Jul 28, 20212 minFrozen Fruit TreatsSummer is one of my favorite seasons. This year has been one hot summer! We haven’t gotten a break from the high humidity temperatures...
Jul 14, 20214 minWhen 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...
Jun 1, 20211 minPublished Article: A Career with Chronic IllnessThis 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...
Jan 25, 20212 minClear Clutter in the New YearJanuary 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...
Dec 9, 20202 minEmbracing My Holiday TraditionsNativity 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,...
Dec 1, 20202 minGift Guide 2020I have decided to put together this gift guide to share with you in an effort to offer some suggestions during your shopping experience. ...
Oct 30, 20203 minDia de Los Muertos: A Tradition I Want to Keep AliveWritten by me and my sister La Calavera Halloween has always been one of our favorite holidays. As kids, we’d always look forward to...
Aug 27, 20203 minMy Summer 2020 At a GlanceOur 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...
Jul 16, 20203 minSummer Project: Urban GardenThis 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...
Apr 21, 20201 minThe Mighty.com article: The Values I’m Teaching My Son as a Mom With a Chronic IllnessI would like to share my first article published on www.themighty.com. In this article, I share how my experience living with a chronic...
Mar 18, 20203 minFavorite Board Games For Two PlayersWe 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...
Dec 31, 20191 minMovie Review: Dora and the Lost City of GoldThis summer, the movie theaters have been sizzling hot with the releases of “live action” movies for our iconic original animated movies...
Dec 11, 20191 minMovie Review: Jumanji The Next LevelWhen 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...
Dec 10, 20192 min25 Favorite Holiday MoviesThe 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...
Nov 30, 20193 minStaying Calm During the HolidaysThe holidays are here! It’s exciting because there are so many things to look forward to like family gatherings, school shows, local...
Nov 18, 20193 minEnjoying Disney World With a Chronic IllnessDisney World is a captivating place where without a doubt you create memorable moments. The background music that welcomes you to Main...
Nov 4, 20193 minTravel Restrictions Will Not Stop MeYears ago, when I was still working full time and Matthew was a preschooler, traveling was not my priority. I knew that traveling with a...
Oct 3, 20192 minHalloween Family-Friendly MoviesSummer 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...
Sep 11, 20195 minBad 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...
Aug 26, 20192 minThe Hectic Back to School ScheduleWe 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...