Archive for March, 2017
DoorDash… so responsive, so intuitive, so… unAmerican LOL by Pamela Francis
March 24th, 2017
In my Bloggiversary post of October 2016 I may have mentioned some things that had changed dramatically in my life over a year's time and would call for "a complete overhaul of my bio". I may have dropped several bomblets, including one little tidbit that I had gone from "Momtrepreneur" to DoorDash ...
ARTech: Pop-up Activity Center: Review by Andrea Santo Felcone
March 22nd, 2017
This past Saturday, my family and I had an opportunity to check out an interesting “pop-up” activity center known as “ARTech: Adventures in Art + Technology” held in the Meatpacking District of New York City. The Children’s Museum of the Arts and the New York Hall of Science (NYSCI) in ...
Pot and Parenting: Mommy Smokes Medicine by Aliza Sherman
March 20th, 2017
When I was a in fifth grade, I won Honorable Mention for a science fair exhibit called “Close Encounters of the Worst Kind.” My entire exhibit was a regurgitation of the information I found in 1980s publications stating that marijuana was a “Gateway Drug” to heroin, something that has been ...
Gust Blog Post: What Matters Most Is the Meaning You Attach to Experiences by Lisa Ferentz, author, Finding Your Ruby Slippers
March 17th, 2017
(Excerpt from Finding Your Ruby Slippers: Transformative Life Lessons from the Therapist’s Couch) Many things have happened throughout your life. Some of those situations have felt “wonderful” and others have felt “terrible.” Like most people you probably believe that life events and personal interactions are either “good” or “bad” and then ...
Motherhood Milestones by Andrea Santo Felcone
March 15th, 2017
I have this candle that has tried to define me. It was given to my parents by what I assume was a well-meaning Aunt, as a present (for me) on the day I was born. I think she was my Mother’s Aunt through marriage, or maybe just through time and ...
Guest Blog Post: Frazzled, Frumpy, Fat, and Fatigued by Cindy Dupuie, CN, Functional Medicine Nutritionist
March 15th, 2017
You’re nearing fifty, heading into uncharted territory of perimenopause and menopause. You’re feeling a bit depressed and/or anxious, you have no energy, you’re struggling with your weight, you’re losing hair, you would rather sleep than have sex, you have brain fog, and all of a sudden you’re suffering from IBS ...
Meet Later Mom Lauren Dimet Waters
March 14th, 2017
CHILDREN'S NAMES/AGE: Liam/7, Owen/5 RELATIONSHIP STATUS: Married AGE: 49 RESIDENCE: NY I am the Editor-in-Chief of a fashion, beauty and lifestyle site for women over 35 who refuse to age without a fight called FountainOf30.com. What was your road to parenthood like? My road to motherhood was miles long. My husband and I started trying ...
SIGNIFICANT OTHER: Show Review by Robin Gorman Newman
March 10th, 2017
With smarts, sass (literally) and sensitivity, playwright Joshua Harmon (Bad Jews) tackles the subject of singlehood and tugs at you winningly with humor and heart. Jordan and his crew of 20 somethings are inseparable, whether partying on the dance floor or crying on each other's shoulders, until one by one, each ...
Are We HAPPY Yet? Eight Keys to Unlocking a Joyful Life by Lisa Cypers Kamen (Book Excerpt & Giveaway)
March 10th, 2017
Be your own best friend. The trick is learning to embrace “In-Joyment”. Your joy is already inside you. True happiness comes from within. When you treat yourself with the respect you deserve, you will attract the happiness you desire. The only way to cultivate the light that is within you ...
Getting Motivated — with a little help from my friend by Zoe Richmond
March 9th, 2017
When I was a kid, I couldn’t wait to go outside and play with my friends. At my house, punishment was staying indoors. But nowadays, it’s not that easy to get motivated and active. I know staying healthy is important. I can’t be a good mother if I am not healthy. ...
