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Launch Party for Tokidoki

April 23, 2010 By Leave a Comment
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Okay, I hardly ever wear make-up.  I admit it.  Over the years, I've gotten very lazy and probably a bit too low maintenance.  Since my children have become my main focus in life over the last seven years, I have not been focusing so much on myself. So, when I got the invite to Sephora's launch party for a new "criminally cute" line called Tokidoki, I was intrigued.  I needed a bit of a push back into the world of cosmetics. The party was complete with cocktails, models putting on a fashion show, a performance by the band Tina Parol, skate … [Read more...]

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Love, Loss and What I Wore

April 22, 2010 By 1 Comment

Tonight a friend and I went to see Love, Loss and What I Wore at the Westside Theater.  I was very excited and curious to see how Delia and Nora Ephron, two of my favorite writers, had adapted the memoir by Ileen Beckerman. It's funny that I saw The Vagina Monologues at the same theater many years ago as this play.  They are comparable to me in many ways.  They both have a cast of rotating well-known actors.  They both interweave monologues and memories about sometimes personal topics, finding humor in each one.  In Love, Loss … [Read more...]

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New York Restoration Project NYC Grows Festival this Sunday, April 25th

April 22, 2010 By Leave a Comment
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New York Restoration Project (NYRP) together with presenting sponsor Organic Gardening Magazine and in partnership with with the New York City Department of Parks & Recreation , the National Gardening Association and Union Square Partnership, will host NYC Grows, an environmental themed public festival that invites New Yorkers to explore community gardening, urban agriculture, sustainability, organic cooking and environmental education.   In 2010, NYRP - a New York City based, environmental non-profit started by entertainer Bette Midler - … [Read more...]

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Larchmont-Mamaroneck Sustainability Expo 2010

April 22, 2010 By Leave a Comment

Happy Earth Day! I'm excited about attending my own community's Larchmont-Mamaroneck Sustainability Exo 2010 on Saturday, April 24th. An all-day affair sponsored by the Town of Mamaroneck, Village of Mamaroneck and Village of Larchmont environmental committees, there will be seminars and discussions, speakers, movies and an interesting mix of vendors and exhibitors designed to provide practical advice on what you can do now to live a more sustainable life.Follow this link for details about the schedule, reservations, and opportunities or email … [Read more...]

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Twitter Party for Dinner for Busy Moms – Monday, April 26th, 9-10pm EST

April 22, 2010 By 4 Comments

Join us next Monday, April 26th, for the Dinner for Busy Moms Twitter Party! Author, Jeanne Muchnick will be on hand to answer our questions about planning our shopping, keeping our pantry organized, making healthy food for our children (yes, we are all a part of the Food Revolution that is sweeping our nation!), strategies for family meal time and much, much more.Join us as we tweet about all of the above and more including:-Dealing with picky eaters-Losing the guilt-Having a good enough dinner-Loving your freezer-Turning off the TV without a … [Read more...]

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Elizabeth Mitchell, Laurie Berkner & Special Guests Family Matinee Benefit for Haiti

April 21, 2010 By Leave a Comment

You and your kids will not want to miss this incredible chance to join forces with renowned children's music artists Laurie Berkner and Elizabeth Mitchell in a day of family music to raise money for earthquake survivors in Haiti. All proceeds with go to Partners in Health. A variety of special guests will be announced closer to the event. Already, the 11AM show includes Dirty Sock Funtime Band and the 2PM show includes Grenadilla. WHEN: Saturday, May 8thWHERE: Joe’s Pub, 425 Lafayette St.TICKETS:   $30; $10 for kids age 10 and under, … [Read more...]

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Spending Time Abroad after College Before Hitting the Real World

April 20, 2010 By 1 Comment

When I graduated from university, I had an big case of wanderlust.  I wanted to live abroad before hitting reality.  I looked into my options and came across an organization called BUNAC.  It's a work/volunteer program that specializes in helping students 18 and over to get set up overseas with a work permit and live overseas for an extended time.At the time, I wanted to live in England.  I took a few months between graduation and took a few graduate school entrant exams.  Then I took off.  I spent a few weeks in Greece and … [Read more...]

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My Love for PBS Kids

April 20, 2010 By Leave a Comment

I'm honored to be a PBS Kids Club Thirteen Ambassador.  Nothing could suit me more perfectly.  I'm a kid at heart.  Quite often I relive my childhood through my own childrens' experiences.  Whether it be via a trip to Disney World, which I adored as a child, or to see "Annie" or "Mary Poppins" live on stage, I enjoy replicating my own experiences and seeing them through the eyes of my children.  PBS Kids falls right into this scenario.  Some of my earliest memories are coming home from nursery school and heading into the den … [Read more...]

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New York City Moms: Through the Eyes of My Children

April 20, 2010 By Leave a Comment

This week as the State of Israel is celebrating its birthday, I’m thinking back to a particular Sunday morning so many years ago.  I was fifteen years old and in my last year of Sunday School.  A representative from a program called High School in Israel came to tell us about a unique program in which one could go live in Israel and study for two months with full credit.  I was instantly enchanted.  While I was not raised in a family that was particularly religious, I had always felt a kinship with my roots and wanted to … [Read more...]

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Kid Culture: Bring Your Own Kid to 92Y Tribeca

April 19, 2010 By Leave a Comment

“Bring Your Own Kid” to 92YTribeca every Sunday for great music that both parents and kids will enjoy. It’s the series designed with the hipster parent in mind, and a chance for their rock and roll offspring to let loose. There’s lots of space for kids to dance and for parents to schmooze over brunch and coffee (our cafe will fill all your culinary needs). So whether you ' re a mom, dad, or just the babysitter, pack up the posse and come on in for some tunes that will keep both adults and the little ones rockin’.    Sun, May 2, … [Read more...]

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