Advice to My Daughters about Work

Will you encourage your daughters to make the same choices you made?

Umm…You’ll Never Guess What Your Lawn Furniture Might Say About You!

Now that the weather seems to be finally turning nicer, it’s time to dust off the patio and lawn chairs, and get ready for summer. I don’t know about you, but after the unbelievable amount of rain, I know I am ready for a little sunshine. As I take my furniture out of storage wipe […]

Moms, How Much Are You Worth?

Feeling a little…undervalued and unappreciated? Many stay-at-home moms do! It ca be tough on the ego if you aren’t earning a paycheck for all of your hard work–especially if you used to earn one in your pre-mom life! Grab a glass of wine and plug in some numbers to salary.com and find out what all your […]

My Mom and Her Mom Survived it…But Will I?

My mom survived it. Her mom survived it. Her mother before her survived it. And so on, but still, I can’t imagine losing my mom. Life without her seems truly unimaginable. I know it’s part of life, something we all have to endure, yet it seems completely unnatural to lose your mother. To say I […]

Is 50 the New 40?

I would have to say “Yes, indeed it is!” I am not saying this because I am about to approach the (gasp) half a century mark, I am saying this because I am surrounded by healthy, intelligent, beautiful women that have redefined the boundaries of turning fifty. Thanks to these ladies, fifty is no longer […]

Bonding From Distance: A Grandparent’s Perspective

Long distance relationships are challenging for adults, so how can children develop strong bonds with Grandparents they only see a few times a year?

College Tour Road Trips

By visiting different colleges, your child will be able to see what he likes and doesn't like and may be able to rule out some colleges that are farther away. When you have a tentative itinerary, you and your child can begin calling colleges to schedule the visits. Plan your visits with places to stay and eat in mind. Here are some guides to follow.

We Don’t Want to Leave RVC!

The other night my beau and I attended a surprise birthday party for one of my oldest and dearest friends from high school. I was very much looking forward to this event and was grateful to have a young, handsome man on my arm. The thing is, we have been Rockville Centre residents for the […]