“What’s your sign?” is a question that I have heard my mom ask people throughout my entire life. She still does it to this day. And the apple doesn’t fall far from the tree, because I now find myself asking people what their astrological signs are as well. Though, I usually wait until a second […]
If your kids are still rockin’ the Baby Shark song then we’ve got some good news for them – there is now a Baby Shark Live Tour and it is hitting the US on October 3rd and will include 100 American and Canadian cities. According to a press release by Shore Fire Media, Pinkfong and […]
One of the most entertaining subcultures on the Internet is a Reddit category called Am I The Asshole? People will post all kinds of shocking behavior and then leave it the comment thread to determine who was in the right and who is definitely the asshole. So, when I saw that a woman was charging […]
When I was a girl growing up on Long Island, my dad and I were about the only country music fans I knew. I was obsessed with all things southern, and a bit of an anomaly in a part of the world where pizza, beaches, and Billy Joel reigned supreme. I even recall confessing to […]
Nothing feels more like summer than soft beachy waves, so I’m breaking down how to re-create Gwyneth’s Paltrow’s signature, fresh hair in a matter of just four easy steps! As a busy mom, I love looking put-together but I also don’t have tons of time to devote in front of the mirror so these are […]
When my husband and I got married in 2012 we had collected a large amount of debt between the two of us. We both had a combination of credit cards and student debt that we had been ignoring, however it became clear that we were going to have to address the almost 80 thousand dollars […]
Strep throat is a normal part of childhood and while it causes discomfort, the symptoms usually clear up after the first few doses of antibiotics. But for a small number of children, the infection triggers unusual behavior changes known as PANDAS syndrome: Pediatric Autoimmune Neuropsychiatric Disorders Associated with Streptococcal infections. When a child has strep […]
Canned wines have come a long way. While they used to be associated with junky wine options, that’s no longer the case. The quality of canned wines has improved dramatically, to the point where there is now a ton of canned options that are actually, really and truly, delicious. And now refreshing canned cocktails have been […]
Credit: PBS.org My kids LOVE PBS Kids, in fact, it’s the only TV station they watch. The 24-hour line up of educational shows keeps them entertained while I run around the house cleaning like a mad woman. As a family, we appreciate the cultural diversity offered by shows like Sesame Street, and Let’s Go Luna. […]
One of my biggest fears as a mother is that one of my kids will repeat something colorful that I said out loud and maybe shouldn’t have. You know, the good stuff like dropping an f-bomb in the middle of a sentence for emphasis. So far, my kids have been relatively quiet on the repeating-crazy-things-mom-said […]
Have you started a list for Amazon Prime Day 2019 yet? Let’s start with top picks for parents. As in, anything that makes life a little easier. At our front door, you’re likely to find an Amazon box or two most days of the week, thanks to the great pricing, fast and free shipping, and […]
It’s hot and you want something sweet but you don’t want to turn your oven on. I totally get it. This easy no-bake Snickers pie is like a big pie version of the classic Snickers candy bars with a thick, creamy chocolate and caramel filling and crunchy salted peanuts. And let me repeat again that […]
