Children’s Holiday Party at the Museum

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I just love Christmas and this year I’m excited about taking the girls to the Children’s Holiday Party at The Museum of the City of New York.  Let’s face it, any excuse to get dressed up works for me and the Holiday Party helps the museum raise money to support the Schwarz Center. The party [...]

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A Different Type of Halloween Makeup

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If your daughter is a tomboy, or you only have boys then you probably haven’t  experienced the “makeup” negotiations.   Mothers of girly-girls, on the other hand have been dealing with the question: “When can I wear makeup?” since their daughters were old enough to speak.  My answer varies between “never” and “when you’re 16.” [...]

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When Can She Start Wearing Heels?

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I’ve reached another milestone.  My 10 year old daughter and I wear the same size shoe.  Of course, I discovered this as we were getting ready to attend a party.  She came limping into my bedroom complaining that her dress shoes were too tight.  Didn’t the shoes fit her 3 weeks ago?  My shipment of [...]

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How to Select the Right Child Photographer

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The weather is turning colder which also means the holidays are fast approaching. It’s time to start thinking about the picture that you want to use for your Christmas or Holiday card.  If you’re lucky, you only need to pick up the phone and book a session with the child photographer you’ve used for years.  [...]

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A Family Road Trip

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I used to think that traveling by plane was the only way to travel.  Now, I’m not so sure.  If time is not an issue and you’ve got the right mindset, a family road trip can actually be a lot of fun. We recently decided to visit my sister who lives “dan suth” (translation: down [...]

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