Photo: The Gordon Parks Foundation I had the opportunity to attend a special presentation at Macy’s Lenox Square honoring the 100th anniversary of famed photographer, Gordon Parks. The program was part of their Black History Month celebration and is coming to Macy’s stores across the country this month. I have been a fan of Gordon Parks, […]
Meet Marcus Sammuelsson TODAY ay Macy’s Lenox Square
Calling all home cooks, wannabe chefs, and even just cooking show junkies, Macy’s Culinary Council is hosting a cooking demonstration TODAY with Chef Marcus Sammuelsson. Chef Sammuelsson, my personal fav and eventual winner of Bravo’s Top Chef Masters, will show some of his best Superbowl recipes at Macy’s Lenox Square starting at 2p. Don’t know […]
Note to self (& ALL moms): Quit Complaining!
I wrote a post recently about how hard it is to have kids in the baby stage (5 and under). My woe-is-me article was all about how I just have to accept that life is hard and crazy with a houseful of kids and that I just have to endure these physically demanding years. I […]
Party like Diddy (or his preschool daughter) at Pink Pastry Parlor
Want to get a chance to see how the 1% pampers their kids? How about giving your kids (especially your girls) the chance to hang out in the ultimate play place? Or maybe you just want one or two (or a dozen) really good cupcakes? Then you must get to Phipps Plaza to check out […]
I’m in the BABY stage
I’m in the baby stage of life right now. I’m telling you this as much as I’m telling myself right now. I have 4 kids aged 5 and under and they need me for just about everything. I am in the breastfeeding, car seat having, toilet training stage of life. I have to remind myself of the […]
Know Before You Go: Snow Mountain @StoneMtnPark
Snow Mountain, the ultimate Southern snow extravaganza at Stone Mountain Park, is now open! True Georgia Peaches and transplanted Yankees alike will love the five football fields of wintery wonderland. It includes 20 lanes of single tubing, a 400-foot hill for the family-sized tubes, and a huge snow play area. There’s something for everyone! My […]
Incorporating “Path to Peace” into my family holiday
I’m all about taking something fun and incorporating a charity/feel good angle into it. At my moms group Christmas party, I included an option to bring toys for Toys for Tots and the moms really responded. I think everyone liked the idea of helping children in need when they know their own children have so […]
Throwing the perfect kid-friendly holiday party
I love a good party! And with a bunch of kids constantly in tow I so appreciate being invited to one where I can bring a kid or two (or four). So when I took on the task (along with the beautiful Yolanda of Your Unexpected Beauty) to plan the annual Christmas party for my […]
We wish you a Merry Christmas (4 year old version)
Enjoy the sweet sound of my normally quiet 4 year old sing his favorite song. Merry Christmas to all!
Yes, Nina-Rose there is a Santa Claus
Yes, Nina-Rose there is a Santa Claus. Santa exists as certainly as peace and brotherhood and love. What would our world be like without Santa? But more importantly, what would the world be like without Nina-Rose? Or her brothers? Santa is real, Nina-Rose. Just because no one sees him doesn’t mean he doesn’t exist. He […]
