Merry Christmas! Hope the holidays are treating you well! I have a story, apropros for the holidays, I would like to share with you that reminded me of my blessings, gratitude and unanswered prayers. Two short days ago, it was my birthday. I had a plan. I was going to drop No. 2 son off [...]
No. 2 son and I went to see the holday windows and visit with Santa at Macys Herald Square last weekend. I think this is the fourth year since we started the tradition of getting up before sunrise and venturing into the city to beat the crowds. At age 9, however, it is not quite [...]
Actually, I had a date to attend a taping of the Nate Berkus Show. But I got to see him up close and personal and had the pleasure of shaking his hand. Swooon! The man is even cuter in person! How could that be? I have to say, I was smitten. Anyway, I have been [...]
This past Saturday, I hosted our second holiday gathering with my mom friends from No. 2 son’s school. Our children started kindergarden together and we have continued to bond through the years. Our respective children are now in the fourth grade. Boy does time fly! We left the kiddos with husbands, older siblings or arranged [...]
Belated Thanksgiving greetings! Thanksgiving is my most favorite holiday simply because it’s about food and family; materialism is not a part of the equation. It was dinner for 6 with both my mother and mother-in-law. Both Moms bought some sides and I started cooking the day before and it was so much less stressful. We [...]
Halloween is over. Yeah!!! Just as I anticipated last Thursday, I pulled an all nighter (3 hours of sleep) to finish No. 2 son’s costume and baking for his class party. Thankfully, my friend, Sophia lent me a children’s sized magician’s hat I couldn’t find. Thanks Sophia! I baked chocolate chip cookies using a recipee, [...]
Aren’t these adorable? I found them in my favorite grocery store, Trader Joes. I just thought the mini pumkins were so cute! I threw away the cellophane wrapper without looking at the label. I have no idea what you call them. I would love to know. As for Halloween, I am so not ready. Are [...]
I am unsure of my blogging presence for the next three weeks; I may have little or no internet access. However, should I have access, I haven’t decided if I will take advantage of it with good reason. You see, I am about to embark on an adventure of a life time with my family [...]
Happy 4th of July! Hope you had a great day! I did the barbecue thing despite the hot weather. Yesterday was the last day of the 10 in 10 challenge. Although I fell a little short, it was a productive 10 days. I completed 6 tasks: Repoted plant Painted inset compartment to secretary Replanted flowers [...]
I decided to repot my plant, one of the easier tasks on my list for the “Ten Task in Ten Day Challenge” over at The Shabby Chic Cottage. Here’s why. After taking No. 2 son to school (June 28 is the last day), I headed to the PTA office to finish up my Treasurer responsibilities [...]
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