It's no secret how much I love white vinegar...I've even been known to carry a small bottle of the stuff around with me because it's simply so versatile! But did you know, my little pooch just loves the stuff too. Why? Well here are five reasons why vinegar is canine-friendly:After our pooch … [Read more...]

Yahoo. Yippee. Phewww. Wow. (can you tell I'm excited?) Believe it or not, I'm back at the gym. After 6 months of doing SQUAT. Actually, all summer, I went to the pool but I stared at it (while tanning). My bike sat in the garage and my running shoes did not go running. I was on vacation!! … [Read more...]

As I get older (and wiser, as the saying goes) I experience many changes. Yes, some are those kind of changes: the potbelly that won't budge, the Still Alice moments, the inability to sleep without at least one trip to the bathroom, and an ever-increasing need to prove my coolness to my children … [Read more...]

Who doesn't love bread? It's such a staple of the human diet that we have expressions like "our daily bread" deeply embedded in our language. Kids love bread, too, and most of them eat a lot of it (think lunchbox sandwiches). Thing is, though, many kids tend to be rather picky eaters, and some of … [Read more...]

All Inclusive Family Travel on the Beach on a Budget.Reviewed by: The Urban Traveler (Click Here for Photos)Overall Grade: BKid's Rating: B Location: BAmenities: BService: BFun Factor: BThe Food: CCost: Best For: Families or couples who can make their own fun.Date of Stay: December 2009. … [Read more...]

Well, it's officially a new year.  And The Boy is officially 8 months old.  And I am officially still feeling lugging around 10 extra pounds!  This baby weight has got to go.  I am almost positive that I have lost  no weight since The Boy was 4 months old.  I have … [Read more...]

I recently purchased some vintage 1950s glasses (well, I got them as a gift, but I did the research and asked for them, as I always do, obviously, I'm the research girl after all!) They are actual frames from the 1950s..never been worn. I won't lie. I love Mad Men. I love every single itty bitty … [Read more...]