The Sentimentalist
I love eating seasonally. Fall calls for pumpkins and apples, both ripe and pickable this time of year. These pumpkin cookies are relatively healthy, packed with beta-carotene, fiber, and vitamins A, C and E. In my opinion they are perfectly acceptable for breakfast too. In truth they have more of a muffin consistency than a… read more
As October draws to an end here are some of my favorite links from around the web. Click on the bolded words to see the links. A great little chart on the most efficient way to organized your fridge and maximize freshness. Love this little apartment. It’s a busy moms private getaway for her and… read more
I’ve just finished & Sons by David Gilbert and know it’s a book I will be thinking about for months to come. This book has been likened to a “Catcher in the Rye” for the next generation. It is masterfully written and impossible to put down. Gilbert writes with such spectacular description that you find yourself… read more
I’ve been told that by the third child attempting to keep an organized “diaper bag” is useless. Some wipes, a pacifier, and a few diapers thrown in your purse and you are set for kid #3. I am thinking that one of these Velvet Tote Bags would be ideal for holding my usual staples like… read more
When it comes to innovative ideas I think we all know the old saying – “Two heads are better than one.” Well when you get three incredibly smart and inspired women together you are sure to come up with an outstanding idea. The newest to hit the market is an online business that will make… read more
Sentimentalist sponsor and one of my favorite brands in town has taken up a new residence. Boast can now be found at the top of Greenwich Avenue and they are there to stay. Their new store is fresh and well organized. I’m into a shopping space that feels manageable and easy to navigate. I adore… read more
My musical tastes change seasonally. There are certain songs that just scream summer to me and others that are perfect for sitting in front of a fire mid-winter. Fall is here and these are the songs I’ll be listening to on repeat over the next few months. I’ve used a site called Soundcloud to create this… read more
As a parent raising children in this technologically overloaded world I can’t help but wonder how the web, smart phones, iPads, and video games will change the landscape of our most intimate relationships. “Men, Women, and Children“ is the newest film from Jason Reitman (best known for his films Thank you for Smoking, Up In… read more
With a new season comes lots of clothes sorting over at our place! In our house we do a constant shuffle cycling clothes that are too small for my older daughter to her younger sister’s closet. That means my 6 year old then needs new stuff to replace the things she’s outgrown. Here is a… read more
The Big Push
I know what you were all thinking when you read the title but this post is not about the impending arrival of my third child. It’s about this blog – my 2nd and a half child and really finding a way to push it out there. When I launched this blog almost 2 years ago… read more