A Mother’s Day Gift Guide Event with the Accessories Council

Last week I attended a Mother’s Day gift guide event with the Accessories Council. The Accessories Council is the trade organization for the fashion accessories industry. There were so many amazing items  on hand and I was able to walk through and view some favorites from each brand. It was so much fun to see everything and I definitely have some ideas for Mother’s Day which is right around the corner! Continue reading A Mother’s Day Gift Guide Event with the Accessories Council

Family Travel with Pillow Pets

Packing for a trip can be incredibly stressful, overwhelming, and I’m one that “just never knows what to bring”. Of course I always end up over packing… it’s just who I am! However, when it comes to our kids, I’m now letting them pick out a few things to bring along that makes them happy (within reason of course!) Continue reading Family Travel with Pillow Pets

Safely Getting Around the Big Apple with LYFT

Before having kids getting around New York City was a non issue. I would take the subway, hail a cab, or just walk the city blocks if I had extra time. As with everything, life changes and now I have 3 kids to also transport from one activity to the next. I learned really quickly that although it may be the safest option, car seats are not exactly light weight “or” convenient to lug around. Let’s not even get started on trying to install one on the fly in a NYC yellow cab. Nine years ago my husband and I safely brought our son home from the hospital in a NYC cab and I can honestly say, we never fully installed another car seat for a temporary cab ride around the city again. Continue reading Safely Getting Around the Big Apple with LYFT

Spring Skiing at Okemo Mountain Resort

I’ve spent the majority of my life wondering what it would be like to snow ski. For one reason or another, skiing was never a sport that I did with my family growing up and even as an adult, I’ve not attempted to try…. that is, until this year! Now, my only question is…. why oh why did I wait so long? Continue reading Spring Skiing at Okemo Mountain Resort