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Not every child is going to have a sunny holiday season. For some kids, there may not be enough money to purchase presents or even get new clothes or shoes. For 109 years, the US Postal Service has run Operation Santa - which is an easy way to help a child in need this holiday season. Children's ...
Is there a better place to be than in New York City during the holidays? The festive atmosphere of Times Square floods you with positive energy and you can’t help but feel the thrill and the spirit of the city. The Ride Holiday Edition, an interactive bus ride that is a combination of tour and ...
This post contains affiliate links. As always, all opinions are my own. So, you left shopping for the holidays for the last minute. It happens! We've got you covered and can help. All these products are available on Amazon and if you have Prime, you can get them pretty quickly. These can be add ...
For twenty-five years, Francis Patrelle’s vision of Gracie Mansion, the New York Botanical Gardens and the Land of Sweets has been delighting audiences of all ages. Dancers in dazzling costumes, performing on lavish sets, have been telling the tale of the Nutcracker in Olde New York in an ...
We're gearing up for another cold winter and we plan on staying indoors for the most part and simply enjoying each other’s company. I’m guessing most people will be doing the same so I’ve put together holiday gift ideas for that are perfect for those long weekends indoors. Summer will be here ...
Love shrimp and veggies? My family is wild about shrimp and usually we make shrimp with pasta, but I felt it was time to try it another way. So I pulled out my beloved Instant Pot and made brown rice while I cooked shrimp in my air fryer and sauteed veggies. Raw shrimp cooks really quickly in the ...
This post is sponsored by Depend. All thoughts are uniquely my own. Are you speaking up for your own health? While I've discussed this before, this year it seems like things are so different in this time we're living through right now. We know that things are not going to be "normal" for quite ...
If you found this post, it means your child was just diagnosed with Type 1 Diabetes. First of all, I'm sorry. It's a big blow when any person is diagnosed with Type 1 Diabetes, but this is your child and it's just awful news to get. Mourn it. Get upset. Cry. Throw something. It's not fair. It SUCKS. ...
This post was made in partnership with Depend® brand. All opinions are my own. I’m crazy about cooking (and snacking), but one thing I like to do is make sure that the recipes I make don’t irritate my bladder. It’s the reason why I limit myself to one cup of coffee a day (even though I’d like ...
If you love Israel or Middle Eastern food, chances are you're already a fan of Za'atar (you might spell it Zaatar) - which is a spice blend containing toasted sesame seeds, thyme, marjoram, coriander, oregano. Last week I picked up Trader Joe's Za'atar Seasoning Blend and loved it. I had some ...
This post contains affiliate links. Oh, Instant Pot, let me count the ways that I love you. I've owned an Instant Pot Electric Pressure Cooker since 2017 when my brother told me all the delicious things he was able to make for himself. I bought the Instant Pot Duo 6 quart and I love it. This is ...
This post is sponsored by Depend, but as always, all opinions are my own. Who misses travel? I know I do. I miss seeing new places and experiencing new adventures. But I’ve also had a break from experiencing incontinence while being so on the go during this recent stressful last year. I know my ...
This post is sponsored by Epson. As always, all opinions are my own. There are affiliate links in this post.Giveaway is now closed, winners are being notified! Ever take a trip to Philadelphia with your kids? Epson recently asked my family and I to check out Crayola IDEAWorks at the Franklin ...
Updated: All New Yorkers age 16 and older are now eligible for the vaccine. Credit to: NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene )If you are eligible, find a vaccination site near you: nyc.gov/vaccinefinderTo make an appointment at a City-run site, eligible New Yorkers can call ...
This post contains affiliate links.I'm a huge fan of lentils, especially lentil soups. But since I adore my Instant Pot, could I adapt my favorite red lentil soup recipe for it? Why yes, I could totally make Instant Pot Red Lentil Soup and it came out fantastic. This is based on a recipe that my ...
This is not a sponsored post, however I am worked with the Bronx Zoo covering Holiday Lights in 2019 and 2020. As always, all opinions are my own. This post contains affiliate links. Last year I had an absolute blast covering Bronx Zoo Holiday Lights. I know that 2020 and 2021 has been hard and I'm ...
This post contains affiliate links. Contrary to popular belief, making a turkey is always in style. My father, for no apparent reason will just whip up a turkey with all the trimmings on a whim. However, I just don't have the same inclination. Making things in my instant pot or air fryer has ...
This post contains affiliate links. We all know we need fruits and veggies, but even as a fruit and veggie lover, I find myself struggling to get my daily share. Imagine being a really picky kid and it becomes even worse! Imagine having three kids and a husband that are picky eaters (yes, that's ...
Whether you spell it Hamantachen, hamentashen, or hamentashan, it's not Purim without these cookies! What's your favorite filling? A little natural fruit spread and coconut make a delicious filling for hamentashen cookies for Purim. One of the fun combinations I came up with was cherry and coconut. ...
I make perfect latkes every year... want to know how? If you follow what I do, it will be super easy and almost effortless for you too! You need a few things like Streit's Potato Pancake Mix (pick the low sodium one), a few russet potatoes, water and eggs. My mother in law, Barbara, ...
This post contains affiliate links. So, let's talk Turkey (literally!). Maybe it's your first time being asked to make a turkey for Thanksgiving or maybe you just feel like giving it a try. It's easier than you think and these simple instructions are straight from my parents, who usually make ...
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