There is no role on this planet that is simultaneously as rewarding and draining as motherhood. There is no joy like the joy of watching your child erupt in a fit of uncontrollable giggles, and there is no tired...
Every year, throughout the world, people are affected by the phenomenon of holiday weight gain.
In the United States, research has found that people start to gain weight in October (think Halloween candy) and peak about 10 days after Christmas....
I don’t need to tell you that 2020 has been a difficult year. Unless you’ve been living under a rock, you are just as ready to end the unpredictable chaos and monotony of social distancing as I am. I...
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...
*Author’s note: This post has very little to do with the actual holiday of Yom Kippur.
Yom Kippur, the “Day of Atonement,” is probably the most important holiday of the Jewish year. It’s a special day set aside to reflect...
Holiday Time
Holiday time is upon us. The schedule that we, as moms, have gotten used to (school fundraisers, homework, school projects, PTA meetings, sporting events, birthday parties, tutoring schedules, art, and cultural activities) will have to be adjusted. They...
The holidays are fast approaching. Not sure how that happened so quickly! Nonetheless, here we are. Festive celebrations with family and friends are starting to fill our calendars. It's often a heartwarming time to socialize and catch up, enjoy...
Mother’s Day is Sunday, May 9th. And this year, we can thankfully look forward to a bit more activity and togetherness! In the spirit of this being my 17th Mother's Day, here are 17 ideas of how to spend...
With Christmas just around the corner, the anticipation is at an all-time high. It always amazes me how much time is spent preparing for one day out of the 365. Cooking, wrapping, shopping, baking, and the list goes on.
For...
I've always been attracted to the macabre and the "different." Ever since I was a child, I have loved Edgar Allan Poe stories (even more so when Vincent Price or Christopher Lee reads them).
My favorite movies growing up were...
In + Around Westchester
A Guide to Daycares, Preschools, Private Schools, & Tutoring Services in...
Education might be the most valuable thing we can provide for our children. With so many options out there, it’s hard to know what...
