Update June 14th, 2018 April is Home Improvement Month! While it’s great to feel empowered by finishing up a big project at home—whether it’s putting up bookshelves or redecorating the living room—don’t make these common mistakes that can have even the craftiest, most competent DIYers wishing they’d never picked up that power saw. “I DON’T […]
UPDATED June 13th, 2018 Do you find yourself dreading the drudgery of the gym? Has the treadmill gotten tedious? Are you weary of the weight room? Then you’ll be delighted to know that you can rumba your way out of your workout rut. Here are six reasons why dancing keeps your body and mind fit […]
UPDATED November 16th, 2017 1. LIGHT BULB VASES Light bulbs come, outgrow their usefulness, and go, but these DIY light bulb vases are an amazing way to insure that they stick around—whether its as a decoration for your backyard, front porch, or for a special event like a wedding or baby shower. You can even […]
Spring is finally here! That means longer days, nicer weather…and tax time. Here are seven common tax mistakes to avoid this fiscal year that will help you prevent everything from paperwork overload to the dreaded tax audit. BLUNDER #1: FILING LATE So the idea of sitting down and getting your taxes in order is inducing […]
UPDATED August 1st, 2016 From our bedroom window in Brooklyn, we’re lucky enough to have a view of the Manhattan skyline, replete with the Empire State Building. The famous skyscraper changes the colors of its display according to the seasons and holidays, and I know that in a few weeks, it will be green. Years […]
Spring Cleaning are two words that inspire dread like no others. Maybe you’re overwhelmed by the clutter in your closet. Or perhaps you can’t bear to rid yourself of items that tug at your heartstrings, whether it’s your great-aunt Lydia’s linens or your son’s baby clothes—even though he’s college-age and has long since outgrown those […]
So, you’re the parent of a teenager. Those four little words that used warm a mother’s heart—I love you, Mommy—have now become four words guaranteed to ruin your day: Mom, I hate you! Many parents find (just as their parents did before them) that the adorable children they’ve devoted their lives to—from babyhood to precocious […]
On March 2, 1904, Theodor Seuss Geisel, also known as Dr. Seuss, was born. The beloved author wrote and illustrated 44 books for children, including classics like The Cat in the Hat and How the Grinch Stole Christmas. His books are funny and entertaining, but they also teach enduring lessons to our kids—and to us, […]
So your tween has had an allergic reaction to the lip gloss she wasn’t supposed to have on in the first place, and you have to check those symptoms before you decide if a trip to Urgent Care is really necessary. Meanwhile, has your bestie remembered to pick up the snacks for Monday’s book club? […]