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Happy Mother’s Day!

May 132012

Happy Mother’s Day!!! I hope that all the moms out there are having a fantastic Mother’s Day, a day which is all about US. My little ones surprised me with a great gift, a homemade card and a bracelet. My wife got a bracelet and card too, it was the highlight of our morning. It’s moments like this that you will always remember. My six-year old wrote:

Mothers are cool.

Outstanding moms they are the best.

Hip hip horay for moms.

Extra awesome mom.

Rocking mom.

Then they my youngest son, Jacob, helped me to make the cupcakes. Yes, I’m totally cheating on my lifestyle changing diet but hey it’s Mother’s Day, cut me some slack! This is a total cheat day!

six year Jacob old helping in the kitchen cooking cupcakes for Mother's Day

Jacob happily helping on Mother's Day

Jacob six years old cooking on mothers day

Jacob all smiles

Jahari eleven years old cooking on mothers day

Jahari reluctantly taking a picture

Mother's Day desserts, cupcakes and cookies

Sweets for all the moms in the house!

I had such a great time with my family, I hope that all the moms out there had a fantastic time too.

A Mother’s Day Mom-tini Cocktail + recipe included!

May 092012

Whenever a big (or small) holiday rolls around there are sales and gift guides galore. There are just so many products being pushed that it can all make your head spin. Well as you know Mother’s Day is fast approaching and if you haven’t gotten your mom anything yet – don’t. Yes, you read it [...read more...]

A Day at the Spa: Exhale Spa in New York City

Apr 282012

Regular spa treatments should be a part of every girl’s beauty regimen. It’s so relaxing and necessary to get regular facials, massages and body treatments. That’s why I booked a Smart Peel and the luxurious Exhale Spa in New York City. There are 17 Exhale locations in total but Exhale Upper East Side is the [...read more...]

A day at Spa Castle in New York City!

Mar 122012

Since it was my birthday I wanted to take a trip to the spa but I also wanted to spend time with my family. With a couple of clicks on Google I located Spa Castle in College Point. Spa Castle is a five-story and 100,000 square foot facility that is a combination of an Asian [...read more...]

Do you have pets, eat meat, wear fur? Then please have the courage to watch the film “Earthlings”

Jan 262012

One day while playing with my chihuahua Chloe I took a really close look at her. I looked at her soulful eyes, felt her beating heart under my fingertips, felt the warmth of life in her body and thought “What makes my 3 pound dog any different from the chickens that we eat?” Why does [...read more...]

Getting Personal: Adventures in New York City!

Nov 232011

New York City is an amazing place that I’m so proud to call my home. Like most New Yorkers we love our city simply because there is no place like it in the world! I can pass through the same neighborhood a hundred times and always see something new. New York is a lively city [...read more...]

Getting Personal: I saw Tim Gunn!

Oct 172011

The great thing about New York City (besides everything) is that you never know who you will see. I was just at the Hotel Gansevoort last week while Kourtney Kardashian was there and now as I’m knocking tourists out-of-the-way en route to my favorite breakfast spot, who do I see? Tim Fucking Gunn. I’m a [...read more...]

Getting Personal: Giving the vegan lifestyle a try

Sep 262011

So after much research and thought, I’ve decided to give the vegan lifestyle a try. So for two weeks I’m going to do without meat or dairy. And if I can adapt to this healthier way of living then I will have changed my life for the better. Wish me luck! Today is the first [...read more...]

Sunday Morning Beauty Rituals: Positive Affirmations

Sep 042011

So many times we’re exposed to other opinions on how we should look, dress, say and even feel. Sometimes this can leave us feeling a little conflicted about who we are or who we think we should be. I feel that it’s important for everyone to realize that it’s okay to have differing views, live [...read more...]

Sunday Morning Beauty Rituals: How to Meditate

Aug 142011

Finding balance can sometimes be a struggle. Between our jobs, social commitments and of course our family time we struggle to balance all of the moving parts. Sometimes I look at my calendar and realize that it’s way overbooked and I have to wonder “Do I really need to say yes to everything that I’m [...read more...]

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