Mommy moments

Skills motherhood has taught me

By on May 18, 2012

She says: Despite countless books, magazines, DVD’s and the like on the subject of motherhood, there actually isn’t a manual for the most difficult job in the world. It’s more of a learn-on-the-job, fly-by-the-seat-of-your-momjeans kind of thing. As this Mother’s Day approached, I got to thinking about all of the skills motherhood has taught me [...]

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IT Mom Jessica: My Journey Into Becoming a Runner, Part 2

By on April 30, 2012

The last time I informed you of my journey into becoming a runner, I was a mere three weeks in to my adventure. Despite a few bumps in the road (pun intended), I am proud to say that I’ve managed to stick it out and see satisfying results on more than one level. Shortly after [...]

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Mommy Moment: I’m not THAT old

By on April 15, 2012

  My birthday was last week. Because I can barely stand to speak the numbers, I’ll just say I’m in my late-to-mid 40’s. Okay, 48. There, I said it. And believe me, I am grateful for every year that I have. I am not, so far, one of those people who dreads every birthday because [...]

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IT Insider Guide to Teacher’s Gifts

By on November 23, 2011

As the holiday season approaches, I have to admit that as a teacher, I get embarrassed by the gifts that the families of the children in my class give to me.  Honestly, I love my job, and couldn’t imagine doing anything else…teaching is truly what makes me tick.  Every year, at my school, teachers are [...]

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Vis-IT: Monkey Trunks in Chocorua, NH

By on October 15, 2011

Is laying on the beach not your style?  Looking for an adventurous destination where your family can have some fun but challenge themselves?  Look no further than Monkey Trunks, a high rope and zipline adventure park for the entire family!  Located in three different location s in New England, Monkey Trunks opened  in June 2008 [...]

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Mom’s Night Out with Jen & Barb, Mom Life

By on September 24, 2011

It’s amazing how far social media has come. From bringing people and brands together to connecting mom’s with similar interests for play dates! In fact, that is how Tee and I met-through a group I had set up for Working Moms in the area via meetup.com. Sites like Mom Life lets moms know that they [...]

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Favor-IT Summer Escape: NYC Playground Packing Checklist

By on June 25, 2011

It’s officially summer time in the city! Hooray! Although I must admit it’s not as much fun being a mommy on summer break, as it was being a kid. But I’ve found it can be a lot more fun if I plan accordingly. We make almost daily excursions to local NYC playgrounds and if I [...]

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Mommy-To-Be Must-Haves

By on June 3, 2011

I would like to think that I was “glowing” through my pregnancy.  I attribute that, in part, to keeping up a regular exercise routine and getting (whenever possible) lots of sleep.  While that was a bit more difficult during my 2nd pregnancy (the sleeping part especially), there were other items that were a HUGE help [...]

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NYC Birthday Adventure & Giveaway: Princesses & Pirates

By on July 23, 2010

Last month marked a special occasion in our family—Kieran turned 3!  We decided to combine her two loves, princesses and Central Park.  All of her friends were invited to wear their favorite princess dress to the party.  In order to not exclude the boys, they were provided with pirate regalia (hats and eyepatches). To be [...]

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Potty Training Awareness Month

By on June 22, 2010

Did you know that June was Potty Awareness Month?  Well it is and we have decided to share our potty training experiences with our readers. Good Luck to all of you who are embarking on this journey! It can be tough or in some cases (see Heather’s story) very easy! Don’t give up and please [...]

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