christine
Christine was born and raised on Long Island and now calls Westchester home. She and her husband Marc have lived in Hawthorne since 2014. With a background in PR and Marketing, she's now a freelance writer and stay-at-home mom of two. Christine loves to travel, read (when she has the time!), practice yoga, and try out new recipes (that she hopes her kids will actually eat).
Repeat After Me…Let It Go
"Let it go, let it go..." Is Frozen still a thing? I'm sure it is if you have little kids, but mine aged out of this phase a while ago. But I digress. Today,...
Don’t Do the Dishes!
My daughter has a Holiday-a-Day calendar, and as I was browsing through it the other day, I noticed that May 18 is National No Dirty Dishes Day. I love the sound of that because...
Love Your Local Library
Did you know that April 16 is National Librarian Day? No? Well, neither did I, and I work in a library! But it's a great time to show some appreciation to your local library,...
Date Night at The Thorn Restaurant and Bar
I had the opportunity to experience dining at The Thorn Restaurant and Bar in Thornwood, NY. The restaurant is becoming a new Westchester hot spot due to its innovative take on Mediterranean classics and...
Eat Ice Cream for Breakfast
While researching some fun holidays that pop up in February, I came across a day that takes place on the first Saturday of the month. It's called Eat Ice Cream for Breakfast Day. Now,...
Get Your Goals in Order
The new year is upon us, and I'm ready for it to begin. I don't know about you, but each year I like to come up with a (realistic) list of goals to achieve...
Thankful for the Little Moments
It's that time of year again - the HOLIDAY SEASON (yes, all caps). We all know the drill - parties, special events, gift-buying, and running around like a crazy person.
But what if we took...
Feeling Out Your Frustration
We've all been there—those little moments of frustration that start to escalate into something bigger and bigger. Maybe you woke up in a bad mood, were late for the bus, spilled coffee on your...
September is Childhood Cancer Awareness Month
September is Childhood Cancer Awareness Month. This is an important opportunity to speak with our kids about the disease and how they can help others that may be affected by it. Each year my...
An Ode to the Joys of Back to School
Ahh, those lazy August days. Lounging at the beach or pool, hanging out at the amusement park, eating ice cream for dinner. We all love the summer, but alas, at some point, it is...