Leah
How to Survive the Overwhelming World of Fundraisers
As we entered my favorite fundraiser of the year, Girl Scout's cookie season, my regular customers began to ask when the order forms would be coming. This was way before the campaign officially began....
10 Ways I Stay Close with My Kids
Even though I spend a lot of time fussing or giving my children reminders to do their homework or complete their chores, I try to relate to them as much as possible.
I'm not always...
How I Got My Kids to Help with the Housework (and Regained Some of...
I love things to be clean, but I feel like I lose a lot of time getting the job done. I don’t mind cleaning, but it pains me to clean the same things repeatedly,...
The Red Shoe Awards: A Ronald McDonald House Charity Event
The Ronald McDonald House of the Greater Hudson Valley provides families with critically ill and traumatically injured children an atmosphere of comfort, hope and courage. This keeps them close to the care and resources they...
12 Shockingly Super Easy Holiday Sugar Cookies
I am always surprised (and very pleased) when complimented for my decorative holiday sugar cookies. I always tell people that they could probably do it too, because it really isn't as hard as it...
Holiday Shopping Tips and Tricks
The holiday shopping season is in full swing, and it's so easy to get overwhelmed, overstretched, and overspent even with all of the deals and steals offered by the places we love to shop....
Oh-Two-dles! Themed Birthday Party
For my daughter's 2nd Birthday Party, we went for a Mickey Mouse Clubhouse theme and had an amazing time.
I love throwing birthday parties for my kids. It's fun to find a theme and get...
1st Day of School Signs :: Free Printables ::
While "Not All Parents are Ready for School to Start," the first day is still on its way. When it arrives, our news feeds will be filled with bright smiles, cool new gear, and...
The Westchester Mom’s Guide to Back to School 2018
Ready or not, the summer is coming to an end. Many of us will agree that it went too fast. Soon school will begin, and the crisp early morning breeze will be a reminder...
The Westchester Mom’s Guide to Summer Reading
Summer is approaching, and whether your kids are at home, at camp, or on vacation for the summer, it’s so important that they keep reading while on break to avoid the “Summer Slump.” Summer reading...