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    Frozen Fruit Treats
    • Jul 28, 2021
    • 2 min

    Frozen Fruit Treats

    Summer is one of my favorite seasons. This year has been one hot summer! We haven’t gotten a break from the high humidity temperatures...
    When COVID-19 and Grief Come Together
    • Jul 14, 2021
    • 4 min

    When COVID-19 and Grief Come Together

    Like many of you, I have been pushing through these never ending months. The good news is I am feeling like these rocky roads of life...
    Published Article: A Career with Chronic Illness
    • Jun 1, 2021
    • 1 min

    Published Article: A Career with Chronic Illness

    This is my second article I have published for www.themighty.com. It has been almost five years since the day I resigned from my career...
    Clear Clutter in the New Year
    • Jan 25, 2021
    • 2 min

    Clear Clutter in the New Year

    January is the start of a clean and fresh new year. It might sound so cliche, but I have been meaning to purge stuff lying around in...
    Embracing My Holiday Traditions
    • Dec 9, 2020
    • 2 min

    Embracing My Holiday Traditions

    Nativity set made of corn husk In the US, the holiday season is a festive time and is welcomed by many. The christmas trees, ice rinks,...
    Gift Guide 2020
    • Dec 1, 2020
    • 2 min

    Gift Guide 2020

    I have decided to put together this gift guide to share with you in an effort to offer some suggestions during your shopping experience. ...
    Dia de Los Muertos: A Tradition I Want to Keep Alive
    • Oct 30, 2020
    • 3 min

    Dia de Los Muertos: A Tradition I Want to Keep Alive

    Written by me and my sister La Calavera Halloween has always been one of our favorite holidays.  As kids, we’d always look forward to...
    My Summer 2020 At a Glance
    • Aug 27, 2020
    • 3 min

    My Summer 2020 At a Glance

    Our View I can’t believe we are in our last full week in August. This is the moment when reality hits and I realize our summer has...
    Summer Project: Urban Garden
    • Jul 16, 2020
    • 3 min

    Summer Project: Urban Garden

    This week NYC entered into phase 3 and I am definitely not comfortable sending my son to any of the available camps. For my sanity and...
    The Mighty.com article:   The Values I’m Teaching My Son as a Mom With a Chronic Illness
    • Apr 21, 2020
    • 1 min

    The Mighty.com article: The Values I’m Teaching My Son as a Mom With a Chronic Illness

    I would like to share my first article published on www.themighty.com. In this article, I share how my experience living with a chronic...
    Favorite Board Games For Two Players
    • Mar 18, 2020
    • 3 min

    Favorite Board Games For Two Players

    We are currently facing a pandemic and it feels surreal! My son and I were just playing the Pandemic board game a few weeks ago and I...
    Movie Review: Dora and the Lost City of Gold
    • Dec 31, 2019
    • 1 min

    Movie Review: Dora and the Lost City of Gold

    This summer, the movie theaters have been sizzling hot with the releases of “live action” movies for our iconic original animated movies...
    Movie Review: Jumanji The Next Level
    • Dec 11, 2019
    • 1 min

    Movie Review: Jumanji The Next Level

    When it comes to movies sequels, I am always hesitant if I should watch it. The expectations are always high and if they are not met, we...
    25 Favorite Holiday Movies
    • Dec 10, 2019
    • 2 min

    25 Favorite Holiday Movies

    The cold, brisk weather in NYC couldn’t be more perfect for a cup of hot chocolate and a Christmas movie night! Every year Matthew and I...
    Staying Calm During the Holidays
    • Nov 30, 2019
    • 3 min

    Staying Calm During the Holidays

    The holidays are here! It’s exciting because there are so many things to look forward to like family gatherings, school shows, local...
    Enjoying Disney World With a Chronic Illness
    • Nov 18, 2019
    • 3 min

    Enjoying Disney World With a Chronic Illness

    Disney World is a captivating place where without a doubt you create memorable moments. The background music that welcomes you to Main...
    Travel Restrictions Will Not Stop Me
    • Nov 4, 2019
    • 3 min

    Travel Restrictions Will Not Stop Me

    Years ago, when I was still working full time and Matthew was a preschooler, traveling was not my priority. I knew that traveling with a...
    Halloween Family-Friendly Movies
    • Oct 3, 2019
    • 2 min

    Halloween Family-Friendly Movies

    Summer slipped right by us in a blink of an eye. Fall is here! It is time to enjoy a cup of apple cider, a bite of pumpkin pie and the...
    Bad Days:  How do we keep our kids engaged when we are struggling with a lack of energy?
    • Sep 11, 2019
    • 5 min

    Bad Days: How do we keep our kids engaged when we are struggling with a lack of energy?

    Balancing work at that same time as I raised an energetic preschooler while living my everyday chronic illness’ ups and downs was...
    The Hectic Back to School Schedule
    • Aug 26, 2019
    • 2 min

    The Hectic Back to School Schedule

    We are only a few weeks away from NYC kids starting a new school year.  It’s exciting to see my son re-energized and ready to use his...
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