"What we committed in the Indies stands out among the most unpardonable offenses ever committed against God and mankind..."  Bartolome de las Casas School is back in session and I've been thinking a lot about the hidden curriculum. What implied,...

Gaining Control After PPD

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We are currently in the midst of the most important holidays on the Jewish Calendar. The high holy days. We just celebrated Rosh Hashanah, the Jewish New Year, with our family to ring in the year 5779. Today is Yom...
This spring we celebrated my baby girl's first birthday. It was a lovely occasion, filled with family, friends, and fun. However, there are some things that make this milestone birthday a bit harder to plan than the others.   For one,...
Aside from the holiday season, June is the busiest month of the year for most of us. And by us, I really mean the moms. We are the ones either planning an event, or preparing to attend someone else's. This year especially,...
What goes better than Independence Day and Fireworks Displays? Westchester County knows how to do the holiday right, with more than a dozen fireworks displays during the entire first week in July. So, grab a picnic blanket, your loved...
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Camping vs. Glamping

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Camping or Glamping? That is the question. Most of us know what traditional camping looks like. I actually googled "camping" and a few things came up: Camping is the activity of spending a vacation living in a camp, tent, or camper....
When I was younger I never understood why my parents didn't go out on Friday nights. I mean they didn't have to work the next day and there was no need to wake up early. My mother would say that it had been a...
I have been meaning to write a tribute post to my mother. Thus, it is fitting that I procrastinated enough for it to be published during the month of Mother’s Day. Like so many children of all ages, I...

Mother’s Day Traditions

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Even before I became a mother, Mother’s Day was one of my favorite holidays. It is just one of those days with beautiful flowers and lots of love.   I know some would say, “Everyday should be like Mother’s Day,” or...
Are you over all the candy and chocolates for Valentine's Day? Out of ideas on what to do with the kids over the long break? How about a culture experience in your own neighborhood? Chinese, I mean Lunar New...

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There’s No Place Like Home: Why I Love Westchester County

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Westchester County is home to many amazing things to do, see, taste, and feel. Aside from being located so close to the Big Apple,...
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