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Breakfast Ideas for the New School Year

Is anyone else starting to freak out about breakfast ideas? The days get so busy that I rush to figure out breakfast the morning of ...

Back To School Survival Guide

I probably say this every year around this time but where has summer gone? Every year the summer seems to get shorter and shorter and ...

Planners to Keep Organized for the School Year

Does anyone else have a to-do list for the new school season? Whether you’re a parent who needs to have monthly calendars for organizational skills ...

Back to School Lunches Your Kids Will Love

I can’t believe it’s already time to start thinking of school lunches! I try to focus on healthier options for my kids, to keep them ...

Showstopping Back to School Looks

My kids look forward to new school outfits each year. For school fashions, we try to keep it more geared toward fall since it quickly ...

Back to School Staples

As we begin back to school shopping, a lot is going through my mind. The kids need clothes, shoes, supplies and snacks and it’s overwhelming. ...

The Coolest Back to School Shoes

One thing my kids look forward to each new school season is getting a pair of new school shoes. The first day of school is ...

14 Backpacks for the New School Season

I know it’s only July, but we like to get a head start on back to school shopping for the new school year. My kids ...

Back to School Snacks

With school starting for my kids in just about a week, I’m beginning to come up with a list of healthy snacks to stock up ...

Good Habits for Back to School Season

The first day of school is here and I think it’s safe to say we all need a new routine. We’re stuck on summer break ...

Backpacks and Lunchboxes for the School Year

School supplies aren’t that much fun to shop for, but new backpacks and matching lunch bags for the new school year certainly are a blast ...

Back to School in Style

I can’t believe it’s time to find school outfits! Does anyone else’s kids grow so tall in the summer that you actually need school shopping ...

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We’re in full college prep mode in this ...

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We’re in full college prep mode in this house! 🎓

To stay on track, we enrolled Ryder in @KaplanCollegePrep Unlimited Prep Pre-College courses and study materials. They offer SAT/ACT courses, college advisor programs, tutoring and unlimited study access through your teen’s senior year. Prep on your schedule, not anyone else’s and stay on track for college. Now through May 31st, get 20% off their services on their site! We’ll link Kaplan in our bio to learn more about their amazing pre-college services. #ad #kaplan #collegeprep #collegepreparation

A few weeks back I headed back to California for ...

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A few weeks back I headed back to California for my annual meeting with @visitcalifornia family. This time, it was in Sonoma County and I could not have been more excited. I loved this trip so much from hiking in the Redwoods to visiting the amazing wineries. Made a mini guide for you all! Would love to hear if you’ve been and what you would add to this list! 🌊☀️🌳

📸: @maxwhittaker

#california #visitcalifornia #sonomacounty #lifeopensup #travels #traveler #travelblogger #travelguide #travelitinerary

I recently met the @MidiHealth health team, who ...

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I recently met the @MidiHealth health team, who are a pioneering virtual clinic dedicated to providing specialized care for women navigating midlife hormonal transitions, including perimenopause and menopause. While I’m not there quite yet, I learned they recently launched their AgeWell visits, which are holistic health checkups designed to support women through all stages of midlife and beyond. These visits go beyond traditional exams, offering a comprehensive evaluation of hormonal health, mental well-being, sleep, energy levels, and lifestyle factors such as nutrition, exercise, and stress management. At Midi, clinicians use evidence-based approaches to create personalized care plans that empower women to feel balanced, strong, and supported during perimenopause, menopause, and postmenopause. The goal is to help women thrive—not just survive—through one of the most transformative phases of life. The best part? They accept insurance in all 50 states. Book your first visit through the link in my bio.

#midihealth #midi #perimenopausesupport #perimenopausehealth #healthyliving #womenshealth

Summer 2025, we are ready for you! A few snaps ...

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Summer 2025, we are ready for you! A few snaps from the weekend!

#mdw #memorialday #memorialdayweekend #hamptons

Let’s do a little sunnies try-on with some new ...

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Let’s do a little sunnies try-on with some new favs from @diffeyewear, which one is your fav? 😎🕶️😎

#sunglasses #sunnies #tryons

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this is my fav summer platter and it’s back in stock! Comment the word SUMMER and I’ll send over the link!

#summer #mdw #summerishere #summerloading #hamptons

A little GRWM with some of my fav finds for ...

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A little GRWM with some of my fav finds for spring: @paris64world, @loveshackfancy, @diffeyewear, @ysebeauty, @gianvitorossi

#GRWM #springhassprung #summervibes #nycmom

A weekend of watching my girls dance their hearts ...

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A weekend of watching my girls dance their hearts out with their besties and couldn’t be more proud! Thank you @downtowndancefactory for always producing the best recitals! 🫶🏼

#recital #recitalweekend #danceislife #ddfrecitals2025 #ddf #dancemom #nyc #nyclife

The girls and I got a sneak peek at ...

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AD It’s safe to say we have been keeping our ...

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AD It’s safe to say we have been keeping our Play Pact (my nephew especially) and have been having the best time making different configurations with our LEGO bricks and using our imagination together. It’s been some of the best family time and we have endless fun with our creations. Make sure you experience the new LEGO Festival at LEGOLAND New York!
Use my code: FEST25 to get 20% off your tickets to #LEGOFestival by June 8th for LEGOLAND New York!

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This Mother’s Day weekend, we treated ourselves ...

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This Mother’s Day weekend, we treated ourselves to a true New York mother-daughter afternoon in the heart of Broadway to see @hellskitchenbway and it was unforgettable! It wasn’t just a show—it was a celebration of connection, of generations of women navigating life, love, and identity together. And then for a Mother’s Day surprise - Alicia Keys and her mom came on stage for a little talkback and we are all still pinching ourselves that this moment even happened. Get your tickets now at www.hellskitchen.com

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AD Looking for something fun to do with the ...

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AD Looking for something fun to do with the kiddies. I took Gemma and my nephew to LEGOLAND this past weekend to experience their new LEGO Festival. World Play Day is on June 11th and every weekend leading up to it, there will be fun activations taking place at LEGOLAND New York. We enjoyed the five new play zones: The Creative Zone, The Music Zone, The Dance Zone, The Gaming Zone and The Chill Out Zone. After experience all the new zones and getting stamped, we got to push a button and make our own Play Pact as a family to continue the play and imagination beyond the park! I love this fun idea for families and I’m sure you will too!
LEGO Festival is happening till June 8th and you do not want to miss this! Use my code: FEST25 for 20% off your tickets to LEGO Festival at LEGOLAND New York over the next few weeks!
#LEGOFestival @LEGOLAND.NewYork #AD #LEGOPartner @LEGO

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As a mom, I’m always ...

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As a mom, I’m always striving to stay informed about my children’s health and know the right questions to ask their doctors. For example, at 16, Ryder is part of an age group (16- to 23-year-olds) at an increased risk for contracting meningococcal disease, known as meningitis, which can spread through certain everyday activities like sharing drinks, close contact, or coughing and sneezing – things that teenagers like Ryder are doing. While many teens and young adults have received vaccination to help protect against meningitis serogroups A, C, W, and Y, they may still miss vaccination for meningitis B. While meningitis is uncommon, it is a serious illness that can be potentially fatal – which is why it is so important we take steps to help protect against this disease.
While there is no script for parenting, the more we know, the more we can help protect our teens. At their next appointment, make sure to #Ask2BSure about their risk and meningitis vaccination options. Learn more at Ask2BSure.com.

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The three reasons I get to celebrate today! ...

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The three reasons I get to celebrate today! Wishing all of the mamas out there a very happy Mother’s Day especially my incredible Mama and Sister! 💐

#mothersday #mama #motherhood

MAY celebrations for my besties! Nothing like a ...

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MAY celebrations for my besties! Nothing like a girls night in, matching pjs, champagne, caviar, endless laughs, and let’s be honest our pool photoshoot was just epic. Happiest birthday to @downtownchicmoms, @nicoleta15, @roseleprestyle, @esther_mcnulty_101 - adore and love you ladies so much. 🥂🍾🎂🥳

The girls have been perfecting their Mother’s ...

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The girls have been perfecting their Mother’s Day breakfast over the years for me and it’s the sweetest thing to see! ☕️🍓🥑I’ve been prioritizing protein and gut health lately and keeping that in mind, I think they have nailed the perfect Mother’s Day breakfast in bed using @lifewaykefir and farmer cheese.This berry smoothie is gut healthy and the toast topped with Farmer Cheese keeps me full with a ton of protein. Overall 10/10 perfect Mother’s Day Breakfast in bed!

#LoveYourGuts #LifewayLovesYourGuts #mothersday

Guess who took her new @campsnapcamera camera ...

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Guess who took her new @campsnapcamera camera along our spring break travels. 📸 From Catalina Island to Santa Barbara, Gemma captures our trip perfectly! The Camp Snap Camera is the #1 screen free digital camera in the world. It’s the perfect way to not only keep your kids entertained for summer activities and travel plans but a really great way to capture the memories. Shop the snap camera from the link in our bio to capture all of your summer memories with family and friends!

#campsnapcamera #screenfreefun #mompsa #momhack #campmusthave #campgear #offtheipad #offthescreen #screenfreesummer

Snaps from last week at the premiere of Tucci in ...

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Snaps from last week at the premiere of Tucci in Italy. I’m such a fan of @stanleytucci and was able to watch the 1st episode of his new five-part docuseries premiering May 18! In each episode, Tucci explores the unique flavors, traditions, and histories that define these regions. I promise you each episode will leave you wishing to book a trip to Italy! Tucci in Italy can be watched on @natgeotv and available for streaming on @disneyplus and @hulu the following day.

#tucciinitaly #italy #stanleytucci

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With Ryder officially in...

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With Ryder officially in college prep mode, there is so much to check off the list to make sure he’s ready – but his health is top of mind, especially after joining the @Ask2BSure Mom Community. I was surprised to learn that different types of vaccines are available to help protect against all five vaccine-preventable groups of meningococcal disease, known as meningitis... and that many teens or young adults may be missing vaccination for meningitis B (including Ryder). While meningitis is uncommon, it can be serious and life-threatening. Teens and young adults aged 16 – 23 are one of the age groups at an increased risk. With Ryder being 16 years old and focused on the future, I want to make sure I’m taking all the steps to help protect him from meningitis now. I am so glad we were able to #Ask2BSure, and I encourage you to do the same. Talk to your teen’s doctor to learn more about their risk and meningitis vaccination options, and visit Ask2BSure.com to learn more.

Our final destination on our Ultimate California ...

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