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Don’t Judge Mamas

Something pretty traumatic happened to me this week and I haven’t stopped thinking about it. I thought I would share it with you all. I ...

Getting Back Control

Somewhere along the lines of having my third baby and complications with my c section, I surrendered. I gave up the control I’ve had since ...

Introducing Vita Coco Kids & Giveaway

I am super excited to tell you about the amazing new product Vita Coco has coming to the market. It’s Vita Coco Kids, a new line ...

Nursing with Bravado’s Essential Embrace

Breastfeeding my children has been extremely important to me; and even more so this time around with Gemma. I feel she is way more attached ...

Johnson & Johnson Celebrates 125 Years of the First Aid Kit

This week I attended a very intimate event at the gorgeous Hudson Hotel celebrating 125 years of the First Aid Kit with Johnson and Johnson ...

Featured on WTE: My Transition From 2 Kids to 3

Feature on What to Expect Just two months ago, I became a mom of three — a son (four-and-a-half), daughter (almost two), and baby girl ...

The Daily

My friend Vanessa thought it would be fun to write a post and give my readers the inside scoop of what my daily life is ...

Mommy Guilt

As I sit hear and write this post, Ryder is in school, and both girls are simultaneously napping which is a shocker. I’ve been trying ...

Balancing Act

It will be a month tomorrow since I gave birth to Gemma. I cannot believe she is one month old..how did that happen? Gemma is ...

Becoming A Mom Of 3

Days and weeks leading up to the birth of Gemma, friends and family begged me to slow down. I had so much to take care ...

Our New Addition

Our new little edition arrived one day earlier than expected, Gemma Kingsley Skye Manz was born on March 25th at 9:15am. She was the biggest ...

Final Countdown

We are now down to the finish line with my pregnancy, and I am more nervous than ever. First things first, Jason took a job ...

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

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Let’s do a little try-on with some new pieces I just got in from @macys …linking these in my bio!

#MacysStyleCrew #MacysPartner #SpecialOccasions @macysstylecrew #springdresses #summervibes☀️

May on film 📸. Just looked back at my camera ...

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May on film 📸. Just looked back at my camera roll and whoa May you were truly something! Soooo many things happening! Two trips to Cali, celebrating my besties May birthdays, girls recitals, Ryder driving, excited to share projects I’ve been working on, including a mini procedure I did on my legs! Eekkkk! Ready to be done with this rainy weather and hoping June brings the sunshine. 🫶🏼

#ad I’m thrilled to share @bandaidbrand has ...

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#ad I’m thrilled to share @bandaidbrand has collaborated with the @metmuseum to launch an exclusive collection of first aid products! This new collection is a unique blend of wound care and art, created to make even small moments like covering a scrape into opportunities for beauty and inspiration. We are obsessed with this new collab and I’ll be packing these kits in the girls’ camp bags for summer. You can find this stunning collab exclusively at @Target, online and in-store. Check the link in my bio for more!

#BANDAIDBrand #TheMet

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!

#LEGOPartner #LEGOLAND @LEGO @LEGOLAND.NewYork

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

#HellsKitchenBwayPartner

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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