The holidays are my most favorite time of the year. Everywhere you turn, New York City is buzzing with end of year energy, festive lights, and beautiful storefront window displays. You can tell as you walk down the streets, that everyone seems to have that extra pep in their step, fueled by…

Decorating for the holidays is my favorite part of the season. We get a real tree either at a local farm or someplace nearby, we string lights and hang ornaments we’ve collected over the years. I love custom ornaments that show milestones in our life and especially our growing family….

When I had Ryder, almost 8 years ago, I kept every little thing…from belly button to first haircut clippings…I think I even have one of his (unused) newborn diapers stored somewhere. And that’s the problem…somewhere. Cramped vertical living does not encourage the collecting and storage of keepsakes, especially by child…

Each year, my list for the holidays seems to keep growing and growing. While I have a sense of what to get for close family and friends, there are those significant people in our lives that still need that special something. Dancing school teachers, music teachers, soccer coaches, Ryder’s tutor…

I recently received the most adorable, sweet treat from eCreamery last week. They were custom made and personalized ice cream for the kids and myself. The kids simply flipped that they had ice cream named after them and a flavor that was their “own”. All of the flavors were super…