Category Archives: Event

“School of Rock the Musical”: A Review With Much Projection

Posted on February 24, 2017 by mama one to three

The years in between make a difference when it comes to experiencing a story. In 2003, I watched goofy Jack Black stumble and charm and ultimately inspire a classroom of talented musicians in School of Rock. I was 33 at the time, unmarried, not … Continue reading →

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Family Fun at Mountain Creek Resort

Posted on March 1, 2014 by mama one to three

We spent part of a recent weekend “getting out and playing” at Mountain Creek and Crystal Springs Resort in very-close-by Vernon, New Jersey. This was the first time the kids and I had gone skiing, and, other than the unfortunate incident of my … Continue reading →

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Rafi’s Run and Helping Butterfly Children

Posted on February 25, 2014 by mama one to three

Last year I met a very cool mom, writer, and actress named Wendy Stetson at a blogging event. Because we share a very cool name, we had a lot to chat about. It turns out that Wendy and I have … Continue reading →

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Beauty and What I Mean

Posted on October 24, 2012 by mama one to three

Over the past couple of years, I have been fortunate to attend a number of awesomely cool events and to meet many people I like and admire–some bloggers, some writers, some advocates, several celebrities. I always take in a person’s looks … Continue reading →

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Wordless Wednesday: With So Many Things to Do

Posted on September 26, 2012 by mama one to three

Last week was busy with school, birthday parties, a carnival, swimming and ballet lessons. We also met Elmo and went to a very wonderful event hosted by Trumpeting Media, Shot@Life, and the United Nations Foundation. Shot@Life launched a new app … Continue reading →

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Song, Spanish, and Milestones at New York Kids Club–and a Giveaway!

Posted on August 22, 2012 by mama one to three

Kids just want to have fun–and sing and dance and cook and draw and paint. New York Kids Club is a great place to let your kids run, play, bake, and even learn Spanish. I was invited to sample three new … Continue reading →

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Fashion and Friends Highlight Land’s End Back to School Night

Posted on August 20, 2012 by mama one to three

Recently I was hanging out with the talented and more-than-a-little cute Chef Sam Talbot, restaurant owner, Top Chef famer, and author of a book of recipes for those living with diabetes–and we were just chatting, and he was saying how … Continue reading →

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At Great Risk of “Rapture, Blister, Burn”

Posted on June 12, 2012 by mama one to three

Had I known I could work out my mother issues by reviewing plays, I would have saved money on therapy. Gina Gionfriddo’s new play (at Playwrights Horizons through June 24; directed by Peter DuBois) webs the lives of several disparate … Continue reading →

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The Big Meal Is Family Drama Without the Bill

Posted on April 13, 2012 by mama one to three

Who doesn’t love a drawn-out meal with relatives? And when that meal is rife with passive-agressive feuding, subtle insults and your inlaws’ excessive drinking–well, who doesn’t love that? Even if that doesn’t sound delicious to you, the cast of The Big … Continue reading →

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Disney, Easter And This Isn’t About Me

Posted on April 11, 2012 by mama one to three

1. Disney I had not been to World Disney World in a long, long time. And never with my kids. As we were planning our trip, my husband shared his vision of the children in awe at every Main Street sign, … Continue reading →

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