How important is building a healthy immune system? In addition to the standard “cold and flu season”, this year we are also dealing with the Coronavirus outbreak. It is a very scary time for all us, but it’s important not to panic and try not to be paralyzed by the continuous news and hysteria. Of […]
Crafts and Classic Games to Keep Kids Busy (and parents sane)
It’s been quite a couple of weeks, with things changing by the hour it seems. One of the biggest challenges during this crazy time of “social distancing” from the Coronavirus is finding creative ways to keep kids entertained (and parents sane) and nurture their curiosity while everyone’s home from school and work. With that in […]
Beef Barley Soup for Stove top or Slow Cooker
Yum And, just like that, it’s soup season. The beauty of soup? You can really make a soup out of anything you have on hand. It’s a great way to clean out your refrigerator or pantry and to get more veggies into your kids. And it can be made ahead of time or in your […]
2019 Holiday Gift Guide!
It’s here! I’ve rounded up a collection of gifts in my 2019 Holiday Gift Guide to save you time and make your holiday shopping a little easier this year! Check out my picks for Home Cooks, the best Electronics and Tech, STEAM, this years hottest toys, teens and tweens, and wellness gifts. Happy Shopping! […]
THE LATEST BACK TO SCHOOL PRODUCTS AND TRENDS AT #MOMTRENDSSCHOOL
It’s that time of year again….back to school ! Here in NYC, we are trying to savor the last few weeks of summer. But, that first day of school will be here before we know it ( I know many of our friends in the south have already started)! One of my favorite events of […]
What’s The State of Your Mental Wellness? Free Assessment
\\When we talk about mental wellness, the first thing that often comes to mind are people with severe depression or anxiety. The truth is, mental wellness is something we ALL deal with. Who hasn’t been exhausted, stressed out, had trouble sleeping, experienced weight gain, had brain fog trying to get through your daily To Do […]
2018 New York Baby Show Top Picks
The New York Baby Show returned to Pier 94 in NYC again this year with an amazing line up of brands old and new, products, services. I loved walking the show to check out the latest and greatest in the kids and baby world. The Blogger Lounge hosted by Momtrends is always a great place to […]
New Beginnings
We are excited to announce we are founding wellness partners with Amare Global! Friends, I’ve recently made a change in my life that I am super excited about! After 6 1/2 years with Shaklee, with great discussion and consideration, I am choosing to work with a new brand. This is simply because I and my […]
Thebrooklynmom 2017 Holiday Gift Guide
‘Tis the Season!! I am super excited to share our first annual 2017 Holiday Gift Guide to help with your shopping and gift giving this year! Check out all of the top picks by category and where to buy! For the Girls: Doc McStuffins All in One Nursery: Does your child love Doc McStuffins […]
Cut Back on Screen Time with Beyond Tablet
Do your kids spend too much time on their electronics? Yeah, mine too. And I admit, its my fault. My husband and I never gave it much thought until it was obvious that Isabella was obsessed with her iPad. We’ve started limiting screen time to one hour per day (TV and iPad combined) total during […]
