DIY Christmas ornaments hold a special place in my heart. The Santa whose mouth opened when you pinched the sides, and the clothes pin reindeer, were always my favorites, and both were homemade. Homemade ornaments are special because of the time, love and creativity used to create them. They ... View Post
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How to Dress for Thanksgiving
Deciding how to dress for Thanksgiving can be chore, but it doesn’t have to be. Thanksgiving is synonymous with family, food, football and passing out on the couch after one-too-many slices of turkey, but there is no reason you can’t be stylish and fashionable even if you’re having a more low-key ... View Post
How to Find the Best Concealer for Your Face
Finding the best concealer for your face can be arduous, but it doesn’t have to be. With a few simple rules and guidelines, it’s not just easy, but fun. I’ll walk you through these rules and how I applied them to products I tested. 1. Determine if you need foundation or concealer. If you want ... View Post
How to Make a Low-Sugar, All-Natural Healthy First Birthday Cake
For Rocco’s first birthday cake, I set out to find a healthier alternative to the ‘smash cake’ tradition. I was overweight as a young adult, so introducing my son to healthy foods and building a solid foundation of good nutrition is very important to me. Since beginning solids six months ago, ... View Post
Lemon Blueberry Muffins with Ginger Streusel Topping
During both of my pregnancies, I’ve had this strange obsession with all things lemon. There are nights where I drool just thinking about a tall glass of lemonade. For someone who was never really that into lemons or lemon products, this pregnancy ‘craving’ is quite the newfound obsession. While ... View Post
If Roc Could Talk…Pregnancy Announcement
Sixty-three years ago today, Charles Schwartz introduced the world to the “Peanuts” comic strip. As a child, I lived for the nights when I got to stay up extra late to watch “A Charlie Brown Christmas” and “It’s the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown”. We even had copies on VHS that my sister and I ... View Post
Babies on a Plane 2: Flying with Infants
A few weeks ago I wrote here about Rocco’s first trip on an airplane. The thought of a four-plus hour flight was not appealing, but whatever discomfort I felt the first time around wasn’t enough to keep me from braving the not-so-friendly skies. Even though I knew better, only a few weeks later, I ... View Post
Keep Calm Beauty Balm: Finding the Right BB Cream
In my late 20s, my skin started to show signs of sun damage, like age spots and broken capillaries. Pregnancy gave me melasma, which causes more discoloration on my face. My skin, suffice it to say, is starting to show its age. I thought it was time to try one of the many products on the market ... View Post
Oatmeal Molasses Cookies with Apricots
How did I come up with Oatmeal Molasses Cookies with Apricots? Awhile back, my friend Pam sent me a picture of some tarts she had purchased from a nearby bakery that they looked ridiculously good. They were from the Blackmarket Bakery in the Camp. I finally made my way over there a couple of weeks ... View Post
O.M.G, So Posh!
I can’t guarantee I’ll ever have the patience to make these cheese crackers, but I love the idea of making these homemade instead of buying the processed version. Maybe a rainy, lazy Sunday in the fall will bring me some inspiration. Isabel Marant is so 2013 and I love these boots for ... View Post
Royal Crumble: Best NYC Cupcakes
The taxi driver failed to realize that 83rd was one way, so we had him drop us off at the corner and decided to hoof it the half block to Nicole’s Upper East Side apartment. Jade and I toted the white shopping bags, embossed with pastel colored logos, as if they were armored and handcuffed to our ... View Post
Oh My Gosh, so Posh!
The bag I’m most crushing on right now. I love this new smaller version, and I’ll be hunting for a deal. Roasted asparagus is one of my favorites, but this recipe would be a fun way to change it up. A bottle opener that should never be relegated to the kitchen drawer. These push pins would ... View Post
Five Overlooked Moving Tips
As I once again prepared to pack up my belongings for yet another move, I sat back to count the number of times I’ve moved since leaving my parents’ house for college. The number is 15. Fifteen moves in 15 years. The pity party I could throw myself for the sheer annoyance I’ve endured, with so ... View Post
Bringing Babies to Bars, is it Appropriate?
It was our first time in Williamsburg, Brooklyn. It was a lovely Saturday in May, a little more than three years ago. The weather was in the 70s, the breezes were light, the perfect kind of day to spend an afternoon sipping really good beer, munching salty bar food and catching up with my ... View Post
How to Pack for a Summer Vacation: 9 Looks 1 Suitcase
Most summers, I go back home to visit my parents, old friends and extended family. This summer, I’m bringing Rocco with me so I can introduce him to everyone. The thought of lugging an infant and all of the things he needs so I can take care of him while away (diapers, formula, baby food, wipes, ... View Post
