Scavenger hunts are some of my favorite team-building activities. They are a fun way for groups to work together. I planned a Louvre museum scavenger hunt for a group of teens this past weekend. The parents who joined the hunt had a great time too, so this is a wonderful family-friendly activity. Although museums are … Read More
I see aging as a gift and I’m not into every new “anti-aging” product or procedure. At the same time, I want to put my best 46-year-old face forward. That is why I have been more aware of skin care this year. If I could go back and tell my 20-year-old self anything regarding Beauty, … Read More
I have fond memories of Easter from my childhood in the South. I remember dressing up in bright new dresses to go to church, Easter baskets, Easter egg hunts and (of course) Easter dinner. (“Big Ma” was one of the best cooks ever!) If you need some easy Easter brunch recipes for the upcoming holiday, … Read More
Last week, I attended an informational media lunch for the New York Sports Tours June 28th launch at Keens Steakhouse. It’s a new, 3-hour, multimedia tour focusing on the history of sports in NYC. Before I went to the lunch, my husband Reggie joked that he could be “Mom in the City” for the day … Read More
One of my favorite songs of the 90s was Lauryn Hill’s “Every Ghetto Every City”. Part of the lyrics includes the following lines: You know it’s hot, don’t forget what you’ve got Looking back Looking back, looking back, looking back Personally, I think that it’s a great idea to look back (not dwell) on the past … Read More
The New York Jets invited my husband Reggie and me to attend the game and enjoy some unique experiences at MetLife Stadium this past Sunday. Even the rain couldn’t dampen our enthusiasm. Reggie is a loyal sports fan and he has been a Jets fan since 1982. (I don’t even remember what I was a … Read More
May is one of my favorite months because both Mother’s Day and my birthday take place in it. I try to celebrate my mom throughout the year and our special outings don’t always take place in May. However, I appreciate that there is a day that almost everyone is focused on honoring moms and the … Read More
I mainly focus on raising grade school aged sons since that is the stage of life that I am currently at. Sometimes, I reach back into my archives to address readers’ concerns, though. Several readers have recently given birth to their first son or are having challenges raising their sons. While each child is different and … Read More
Halloween 2010 True confession: our kids have never gone to trick-or-treat in the traditional “door to door” sense. They do get Halloween costumes every year though. They just go to parties – at church, at the American Museum of Natural History, at their respective school and even at Disney World – instead. I have fond … Read More
I wrote an overview of Mount Airy Casino Resort in yesterday’s post Mount Airy Casino Resort in the Poconos Is The Best Romantic Couples Weekend Getaway. Today, I want to share about the food and restaurants at Mount Airy Casino Resort. Guy Fieri’s Mt. Pocono Kitchen On Friday night, we enjoyed a casual dinner at Guy … Read More
