Ramblings: An Update on Life…

Where do I even start? My mind is going a mile a second and I can't even get my thoughts processed correctly these days.  It's been almost nine months since I started working full time and I've got to be honest, it's been difficult for me.  On top of my thyroid condition (I HATE it!), being anemic and feeling tired all the time - it's hard for me!  It's especially difficult knowing that my kids won't have much of a summer because both parents are working full time, five days a week, to get … [Read more...]

Bloggers Share Their PERFECT Mother’s Day

Mother's Day, to most moms, is a day to relax and unwind according to the bloggers I "interviewed." It's not a day for extravagant gifts or have brunch or dinner at a fancy restaurant. Most of us moms just want the day off to do absolutely nothing. And there's nothing wrong with wanting a day to ourselves. Moms work hard all year long and on our special day (although Mother's Day should be everyday), we just want to be filled with lots of love, no mommy duties and lots of scrumptious … [Read more...]

Celebrate Mother’s Day With Curious George

Curious George is the famous monkey on one of my favorite channels as a child, PBS - channel 13. I remember watching Curious George and wishing I had a monkey just like him.  Even though he didn't speak a language I understood, his gestures said it all. He's sweet, kind and very lovable and teaches children to be the same way.  Now that I have kids of my own, I can reminiscence on my childhood while we watch Curious George on TV. This Mother's Day, PBS will have a special episode … [Read more...]

“Flu-Free and a Mom-to-Be” Event with Dr. Ashley Roman

"Protect Yourself.  Protect Your Baby.  Get your Flu Shot."  This is the motto for their new campaign for Healthywomen.org. Ten days ago,  I attended a flu protection meeting with other mom bloggers and Dr. Ashley Roman, a Clinical Assistant Professor of Obstetrics and Gynecology at New York University School of Medicine and Assistant Clicnical Professor at Yale University. It was held at City Treehouse, an indoor play place filled with different activities and a huge slide for kids under … [Read more...]