We’re staying in this New Year’s Eve and celebrating with a cozy, tasty steakhouse dinner. Last year we went to Bryant & Cooper and I have to say, I was unimpressed. It was fun getting out but my filet was not so great. Ruth’s Chris never disappoints so if you’re craving steak and don’t feel [...]
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Be a Good Holiday Guest
Posted in Uncategorized, tagged baking, Christmas shopping, gifts, holidays, hostess gifts, recipes on December 19, 2011 | 1 Comment »
If you’re lucky enough to not be the host for the upcoming holidays, do your host a favor and bring a thoughtful gift! If you can bake, try Martha Stewart’s lime meltaways. I blogged about them here. The Barefoot Contessa’s Orange Chocolate Chunk Cake is really impressive and not too challenging. Food Network has [...]
Baby Splurges
Posted in Uncategorized, tagged baby, baby clothes, holiday gifts, shopping on December 18, 2011 | Leave a Comment »
People often complain, “Babies are expensive!” but I haven’t found that to be the case…yet. I foresee having school-age and (eek!) college-age children much more expensive. For now, I’ve saved money by purchasing diapers online through Amazon Mom, breastfeeding, making baby food, and having very generous friends and family who seriously hooked me up at my [...]
Dunkin’ Donuts Rant
Posted in Uncategorized, tagged coffee, dunkin donuts, starbucks on November 30, 2011 | 2 Comments »
I have a deep love for Starbucks, and for coffee in general. When friends and family balk at the price of a Starbucks drink, I point out that the extra dollar is worth my low blood pressure, because when I visit Dunkin’ Donuts, I am inevitably frustrated and disappointed. The routine is always the same. [...]
Holiday Cooking Part 1 – S’mores-to-Go
Posted in Uncategorized, tagged dessert, holiday cooking, recipe, s'more on November 20, 2011 | 4 Comments »
Oh, hello there. I didn’t see you. I was busy gazing at these babies. These are the perfect holiday party treat. They are easy to make and even easier to eat. My friends Matt and Shara (holla!) brought these to our 3rd Annual Fakesgiving and they were the hit of the party. I made [...]
Grandma Chic
Posted in Uncategorized, tagged accessories, glasses chain, shopping on November 18, 2011 | 1 Comment »
I’ve worn glasses for the past fourteen years (when did that happen??). I started out just wearing them to see the chalkboard in high school, then for movies, then for driving, then the computer screen, and so on and so on. A few years ago I got lazy and pretty much stopped wearing them unless [...]
Friendly Cynicism
Posted in Uncategorized on November 16, 2011 | Leave a Comment »
My piece about handling well-intentioned cynical comments is up over at Long Island Parent Source today! Check it out and leave a comment!
Fairway Fail
Posted in Uncategorized on November 16, 2011 | Leave a Comment »
I tried to go to the new Fairway Market in Douglaston today and could barely get in to the parking lot. You would have thought Justin Bieber was there bagging groceries while Lady Gaga worked the cash register. I promptly headed over to Whole Foods and felt a pang of guilt like I had cheated [...]
Gifts for all “Occasions”
Posted in Uncategorized on November 15, 2011 | Leave a Comment »
While stopped at a light in Hempstead, I noticed this store and its window display. My very limited knowledge of Spanish helped me figure out that the sign advertises gifts for all occasions. If all of your occasions involve accepting money for sex, then yes, I guess the sign is correct. Too mean?
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