Tag: traditions
Choosing Gratitude and Joy This Holiday Season
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...
I’m a Stella D’oro Kind of Mom
In recent years, the movement to promote awareness of certain illnesses, conditions, and cultural differences has been successful in uniting and educating each of...
Halloween in the Age of COVID and Beyond
To trick or treat or not to trick or treat does not need to be the only question this year as we prepare to...
How To Keep Your Heritage When Living Abroad
I’ve been living abroad for the past nine years. When I became a mother almost seven years ago, I promised myself that I would keep...
Mexican Chicken Soup
My mom says I skipped a generation because I enjoy cooking and homemaking. I want to share a very simple but delicious comfort food...
Halloween CAN Still Happen
Okay, so it is only September. But for people like me, Halloween preparations start well in advance of October 31st. If I could start...
Say Cheese! You’ll Be Thankful Later
Earlier this year, one of my childhood friends passed away. He was 5 years younger than me, so it's not like we were best...
Managing Family: Meet Stacey
Born and raised in New York City, I now call Westchester County my home. On May 17, 2012 I was given my toughest and...
Holiday Fun at Cross County Shopping Center
Come to Cross County Shopping Center in Yonkers to visit Santa Claus and ice skate at our Pop-up Ice Skating Rink! After finding the...
Fun Games for Holiday Gatherings: No Electronics Required
The holidays are fast approaching. Not sure how that happened so quickly! Nonetheless, here we are. Festive celebrations with family and friends are starting...