Arriving in Rome: Finding Vegan Food in the Eternal City

Vegan in Rome, Best Plant-Based Restaurants

Looking for vegan food in Rome? Follow our family’s plant-based travel adventure as we discover Colors Vegan Sushi, Le Serre Botanical Garden, Buddy and delicious vegan friendly dining experiences in the eternal city.

What My Daughter’s Sweet 16 Taught Me About Growing Up

Stacy-Ann Gooden and Daughter

wisol,There are certain milestones in motherhood that make you stop and take a moment. You look at your child and realize that, somehow, the little girl you once held in your arms is becoming a young woman right before your eyes. For me, that moment came in a very special way this summer as my…

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Our Daughter’s Health Diagnosis

ANASTASIA EASTWOOD SWIMMING Health Diagnosis

If you follow our family’s journey, you probably saw the video where I shared the news about my daughter’s breathing struggles. Today, I want to give you the full picture — because this health diagnosis has been emotional, eye-opening, and honestly, just one of the many challenges that come with raising young athletes. My daughter…

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How Raising Young Athletes Has Affected Our Marriage

In our latest Couples Chat, we opened up about something a lot of parents can relate to — how raising young athletes has impacted our marriage. Between early morning practices, late-night games, and juggling our own work schedules, the reality is… marriage often takes a back seat. Whether it’s struggling to find time for date…

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Chocolate Kingdom Tour

Chocolate was probably my first sweet treat as a child. Whether served hot, cold, or solid, I savored every bit of it. Maybe it’s the sweetness or jolt of caffeine that does it for me. I don’t know. It’s just so damn good. My hubby and I have that in common. We somehow passed our…

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Titanic. The Exhibition

Titanic. The Exhibition Stacy-Ann Gooden

Titanic. The Exhibition was an experience to remember. I learned about the British passenger liner as a child. Then the blockbuster movie came to the big screen in 1997 detailing some of the most heartbreaking journeys of people from all over the world. The Titanic sank after hitting an iceberg in the Northern Atlantic Ocean…

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The Basketball Hall of Fame

Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame

I believe that every child is born with talents. But it’s important to foster those talents in order for them to grow. The Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame has become instrumental in our children’s athletic journeys. When it comes to Anastasia, that journey wasn’t always clear. I didn’t know about her athleticism. She was…

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LegoLand: Important Tips to Before Planning Your Trip

Stacy-Ann Gooden and son

I can believe it! My youngest is now a 9-year-old. It’s hard to imagine that I gave birth to O’Shea (formally known as Baby O) almost a decade ago. I remember it all like it was yesterday. My Sandy baby was conceived surprisingly at a time when the infamous Superstorm shut down the NYC Metro…

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