A few weeks back, I had the chance to attend a Summer Tasting Event at my local Kings Food Market in Ridgewood, New Jersey. For those of you who may not be familiar with Kings, it’s a culinary epicenter of food, wine & spirits that prides itself on fresh and premium offerings. It’s our go-to … Continue reading
After a weeknight’s worth of home-cooked dinners, my family and I like to hit the town for supper on Friday nights. A favored local establishment for us is Applebee’s, for their kid-friendly atmosphere and menu. Despite being a chain restaurant, fresh, seasonal flavors can be found – and are done surprisingly well! – making Applebee’s … Continue reading
It’s been just about 4 months since my mom has left this world. There are times it feels like yesterday, and there are times it feels like it happened 4 years ago. Lately, I’ve been reflecting on the cruel, cold winter that we all pulled out from here in the Northeast. My situation aside, it … Continue reading
Back in February, my family and I had the chance to experience our very first Monster Jam at the IZOD Center. My son, husband and brother-in-law were really excited to meet the drivers, get up close to the trucks in the pit and then of course, enjoy the action-packed show. Because it was held indoors, … Continue reading
The Montclair Food & Wine Festival is fast approaching — beginning this coming Saturday, May 31st with The Grand Tasting event at the Montclair Art Museum. Founded in 2011 by blogger Melody Kettle of Hot from the Kettle, the Montclair Food & Wine Festival is a non-profit organization that was incorporated by a unique group of … Continue reading
Get your motor running because the unofficial start to summer is just a few days away! What better way to usher in Memorial Day Weekend than with a $25 gas card giveaway from the folks at Sunoco?! With gas prices in the NYC Metro area hovering close to $4 a gallon, a little free gas can … Continue reading
In the coming days I’ll be sharing some posts related to my adventures out West with the Disney Social Media Moms Conference I attended at Disneyland last month. But I just couldn’t wait to post about “Maleficent.” Of all the cool things I was able to experience at the conference, one that left a lasting … Continue reading
My mom always loved flowers. From fresh, vibrant arrangements to the silken variety that adorned our house, she was a big fan of botanicals. Some of my fondest memories are of her showing up to a holiday at my home with a beautiful fresh arrangement in hand – the perfect accent piece to my … Continue reading
This post contains affiliate links. I’m quite the sight at a grocery store. If I’m not negotiating with my toddler son to “please get in the cart,” I’m bribing him with bite-size bakery cookies to “be a good boy while Mommy shops.” And then, of course, there is the mish-mash of reusable bags that I … Continue reading
As we were preparing for our trip to Disneyland, a little bit of magic was sent to us from our friend’s a Kohl’s – a letter introducing their brand new “Magic at Play” Disney-themed Jumping Beans collection for kids of all ages – along with a gift card for me….and a lucky reader! More on … Continue reading
