Several months ago, we decided to join the Lexington Avenue CSA - Community Supported Agriculture. We had always thought about doing it since we liked the concept, but we were weary of being overloaded with radishes and ramps. Our neighbors offered to split a share with us, which means that weekly, ... [Read More]
Beauty and the Beasts
Every morning, I take whatever brief moment of peace that I can find to sit down and put on my makeup. This does entail me hiding in my closet while the kids are temporarily distracted, only to hear them banging on the door five minutes later. Unfortunately, ... [Read More]
Peanut Butter Energy Bites
My kids have been burning a lot of energy, and calories, running around outside these last few weeks. They come home starved for snacks. But, if I see one more pretzel or cheddar bunny buried in my couch, I may scream. I'm not against giving my kids easy meals - I am ... [Read More]
Summer Sun Protection
A week ago I was complaining that I was still in long sleeves mid-May, and now I am melting on the city streets. It has been pushing the 90s lately in Manhattan, and with the excess of concrete and lack of trees, it might as well be 100 outside. Nevertheless, we have been taking ... [Read More]
