Why do we go into the holiday season with a survival mode? The holidays are bound to crush us, and we must approach the season with tips and tricks up our sleeves. Well, what if we changed the narrative...
As a kid, I was not a huge fan of cooked fruit, and I wouldn’t say I liked apple sauce. It may seem strange that my dad's apple pie was one of my favorite desserts as a kid. This...
As the last leaves fall from the trees and the days turn colder, we are reminded that winter is just around the corner. It’s not only a season but a reminder that the holidays are upon us.
This can be...
Childhood is full of magical celebrations, and almost all of them involve food. We're thinking chocolate and handmade cards on Valentine's Day, eggs filled with candy at Easter egg hunts, melting popsicles and ice cream cones at a 4th...
Happy National S’mores Day, my Westchester friends! August is the perfect month to enjoy this quintessential campfire snack made of marshmallows and chocolate sandwiched between two crunchy graham crackers. The roasted marshmallow sits on top of the chocolate, and...
"Let it go, let it go..." Is Frozen still a thing? I'm sure it is if you have little kids, but mine aged out of this phase a while ago. But I digress. Today, I want you to be...
Let's put the simple back into birthday parties.
I remember homemade cakes, party bags filled with plastic toys, magicians, and screaming friends in basements. Birthday parties have always been filled with fun and joy for the special birthday child and...
Did you know that April 16 is National Librarian Day? No? Well, neither did I, and I work in a library! But it's a great time to show some appreciation to your local library, or if you haven't been...
April Fools' Day is one of my favorite days. It's a free pass to play jokes, be silly and creative, and laugh along with your friends and family. This year, put the mean-spirited pranks aside (please avoid the "I'm...
The month of February reminds us of love. When walking into a store, we are bombarded with heart-shaped balloons, decorations, all things red and pink, and of course, candy and sweets. Our offices may have Valentine’s Day decorations hanging...