4 Tips for Planning a Trip to Lancaster, PA

Every year my husband and I plan a family vacation. Last year we visited Hershey, PA. We loved Pennsylvania so much that we decided to head to Lancaster, PA this summer. But, planning a family trip also has its challenges. Let’s just say when you have a toddler and a first grader who are interested in different…

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3 Reasons to Take Kids to White Post Farms

When I was a child living in Jamaica, having goats and other farm animals were the norm. But, I can’t exactly raise farm animals in my suburban New York neighborhood. So each year we visit White Post Farms in Melville, Long Island to give the kids a little taste of  what it was like back home.   3…

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Easy Hair Bow Tutorial

It’s pretty easy to make a hair bow. All you need are just a few tools to create a cute hairstyle. I’ve seen this done on straight hair, but rarely on little girls with curls. What You Need for the Hair Bow Tutorial Rat tail comb Bobby pins Scrunchy or Hair Tie Elastic bands Directions…

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To the Cop Who Pulled Us Over

We were on our way to dance class when all of sudden I saw flashing lights in the rear view mirror. It was a cop pulling us over. “Oh my God,” I said. “What happen?” My daughter asked. “The cops are stopping us,” I responded. “What does that mean?” She asked. For a moment I thought about…

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8 Things Every New Mom Needs

This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #FreeToBe #CollectiveBias We often go into panic mode wondering if we have everything ready before the baby arrives. I thought I had all baby essentials when we returned home from the hospital. But, I quickly realized there were a few…

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Secret Life of Pets: My Interview With Kevin Hart & Castmates

Secret Life of Pets- My Interview With Kevin Hart & Castmates

It’s not every day you get to sit down with famous actors and talk about their latest work. I recently had the opportunity to speak with Eric Stonestreet, Kevin Hart, and Lake Bell of the animated film, The Secret Life of Pets. Our 2-Year-Old’s First Time at a Movie Theater Prior to the press conference, I…

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How to Forecast Weather with the Storm Glass

Weather forecasting is my career. I enjoy figuring out whether or not thunderstorms are expected on a given day. Nowadays, there are tons of gadgets and apps that make forecasting simple for weather geeks who aren’t necessarily meteorologists. One particular instrument that I’ve been introduced to is The Storm Glass Weather Forecaster. Not only is…

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How Advil Film-Coated Fights Allergies

This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser, Advil Film-Coated. All opinions are mine alone. #RaceDayRelief #CollectiveBias How Advil Film-Coated Fights Allergies   My kids love to race, especially my 2-year-old son. He enjoys seeing race cars and drivers like Ty Dillion in action, the race car driver behind the wheel of the #95…

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