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MANZANA MANIA – American as Apple Pie
Well, I am barricaded in out here in Long Island for Frankenstorm so I figured I would take the time to catch up on blogging – and baking. Jess and Mike asked us to come apple picking with them upstate...
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End of Summer – Maximo’s Ode to Corn
We’re still a little in denial that it is the end of summer. When did fall creep right in? No real complaints, fall is my FAVORITE time of year – however, were the F did summer go???? In true Maximo...
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Finger Foods for Kids Parties – Mini Pies for Mini Hands
Bringing you another guest blogger’s real-mom recipe. Check out Allison Cooper’s (founder of Project Motherhood) Finger Foods for Kids Parties – or Mini Pies for Mini Hands. Whenever I was growing up,...
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How to be a Chicken on Halloween – Halloween Costumes for Kids
Listen – you all KNOW I am totally not creative. Seriously, I can cook, I can play football with the boys, and I love to explore the city (and the world) with Maximo – but throwing a party, costumes,...
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5 Must-see Places in Hudson Valley NY in the Fall
No one paid me to say this – Hudson Valley NY is one of the most beautiful places in the world. And I’ve seen quite a few places. The greatest secret about New York City isn’t the food and culture...
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Simple Playdough Recipe
Ok I am about to blow your minds with this one. You can call me Susie Homemaker, but really, when did it become more convenient to NOT make your own things at home? It really takes 5 minutes to make...
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Keeping It Casual: #disneyside
Last year I went all out to plan and create a huge Disney party for all of our friends and family at Raising Astoria. Read all about that amazing party with Pinterest tutorials and everything here....
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SwimToday for Tomorrow
I learned to swim when I was about 4 or 5 years old. The memory is burned into my memory like a branding stick to a steer. It was at Thiel College’s indoor pool and I was there with my aunt. They told...
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A Weekend Upstate on the Farm with Ford
I’ve referred to it before as “the itch.” That feeling you get that just keeps nagging you, and Benadryl cream can’t help. Maybe it’s just my country roots, but there just comes a time in every New...
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10 Ways to Be An Urban Version of Henry David Thoreau
Since I am deep into hibernation mode, I actually have some time to sit down and talk to you. Hibernation for me = staycation in New York City for sixty days. For these two months I try not to travel...
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Why Does Technology Still Needs Batteries?
This post was sponsored by Duracell as part of an Influencer Activation for Influence Central. When I was a kid, I remember having this blue clunky robot named Casey that would play cassette tapes. I...
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My Funny Valentine
When you look at these – I hope you see the immense pride I have in them being a NON-creative mom. I also post this to prove that yes you – YOU – can make these as well. Because, if I can get crafty –...
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5 Things Pre-K Taught Me To Have for Back-To-School
Back-to-school. The time of year that moms start scrambling back to reality and trying to figure out just what they need – where IS that list from the school anyways?! Even though Max will just be...
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A Helvua Good New “Cookie” for the Holidays
Who doesn’t love the holidays as a kid. You look back and remember magical moments, twinkling lights and tons and tons of food. There was never a shortage of food. I still remember the food. We...
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This list will kickoff your back-to-school shopping
We say this every year but, where did 2018 go? And when did Max end up starting 1st grade? Long gone are the days of strollers and baby bottles while bookbags and notebooks are taking over the house....
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The Root Beer Float is back, and here’s how to perfect it
I still remember my first A&W Root Beer Float. A&W Root Beer was a favorite of dads, and he no regards when teaching me how to love and perfect the root beer float. Ice cold mugs, soda and...
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Win Little Simon books and $50 for your little reader
Can you ever have too many books? As an avid book reader (who also loves the feel of real books), I’m always looking for a new collection of reads for myself, and now the newest reader of the house –...
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It’s time for another Mom’s Night Out – yes I mean you
It’s the year of self-wellness, and well, it’s almost November so if you haven’t taken advantage of this free hall pass to rest, relax and take care of yourself, mom – here’s your motivation. If you...
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Your annual check-in to have yourself a moms’ night out
When’s the last time you got a night out with the girls? Can’t remember? Here’s your annual checkup to make sure you fit that in. I look forward to the Momtrends Moms’ Night Out every year. Well, I...
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