07/30/10

Splashground Delight

Now and then I stumble upon a little treasure that I almost don’t want to share for fear it’ll get too popular. Of course, my mommy friend, Tanya, told me so I guess it’s only fair I share it with you. I’m talking about Harbor Island Park.

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07/22/10

Hudson Sinclair Makes His Appearance

Hi there. It’s me, Maisie. Mommy’s in the hospital today so I’m filling in for her. It’s not a big deal or anything. I mean, she’s fine and all. It’s just that she had a baby yesterday.

That’s right! I am officially a big sister! Wahoo! We’ve been on pins and needles waiting to find out the sex. Finally, we know. It’s a boy!

Hudson Sinclair made his appearance at 8:07 AM and White Plains Hospital will never be the same. Weighing in at six pounds, 14 ounces, my brother (that's so cool to write—“MY BROTHER!”) measured 18 ½ inches long.

I got the news...

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07/15/10

Free Summer Things To Do

It really isn’t cheap to have a family these days, is it? Taking your kid to a baseball game in New York City costs the same as taking a family vacation did when I was a kid. Heck, even a movie for four is a bank-breaker.

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07/08/10

The Only Kitchen Equipment a Mom Needs—Now!

Ugh. Summer is here. I’m not a big fan of hot, sticky, humid days—the kind of days that make your arm pits resemble swimming pools. Of course, part of me loves summer—the part that likes to eat. Oh man, there’s nothing better than fresh berries, corn grilled over an open flame or—something I’d forgotten—Popsicles!

My cousin gave me one of those Zoku Quick Pop Makers for Christmas. At the time, I was like,...

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