New York City. Historic snowfall. Frank Sinatra and a snowboard. Sounds like a really strange country song, unless you add the x-factor, Casey Neistat. The YouTube creator was up to his good old antics yet again, but this time, snowboarding in New York City during winter storm Jonas, while being pulled by a Jeep! Highlights…
This is a guest post from Gaby Morris of Riverside Childcare. When one hears the word ‘Nanny’ how one reacts can vary enormously. I’ve heard views that suggest that Nannies are only for the rich and famous and others that they are the saviours of the household carrying out all the duties a parent cannot…
Yesterday, I took three of the kids to see the new Madagascar 3: Europe’s Most Wanted. I was skeptical, as I always am about sequels, but it was actually quite fun. The story was fresh, exciting and tied up things nicely. The humor was smart, if a little advanced at points. When the Siberian tiger…
Millions of Americans are digging in their dressers and closets for a suitable piece of green clothing to wear for tomorrow’s great tradition of St. Patrick’s Day. Many will stream down to their local St. Patrick’s Day parade – is your town having one? According to www.history.com there are over 100 parades in the United…
Where can you find Buzz Lightyear, Sponge Bob, Snoopy, Kermit the Frog and Spiderman all in one place? At the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade, of course! For 85 years, the streets of New York have been filled for the annual parade event, sponsored by Macy’s department store. According to the Macy’s parade website, the first…
Today is the unofficial last day of summer for most Americans. For many, school starts tomorrow and today is for barbeques, football and an extra day to sleep in. But why? Why do we celebrate the labor force by not working? The roots of this holiday are rather dubious. According to the Department of Labor…
Sorry, couldn’t resist. Spellcheck (thankfully) doesn’t know “smurfiest” but you will, after seeing the super fun “The Smurfs,” released July 29th as a combined effort from Columbia Pictures and Sony Pictures Animations. I hate myself for really liking this movie but it was so fun. Maybe my expectations were low after the last couple movies…
It’s a topic that’s in the news all the time these days – kids getting bullied and feeling helpless to do anything. Four New York teens decided to take matters into their own hands to help raise awareness about bullying and its effects on teens. Radio Silence formed last summer and includes Zach, the lead…
Helping single moms get back on their feet is the goal of a new program from the Walmart Foundation and Goodwill®. Using a $2.5 million grant, these two organizations have started the “Beyond Jobs” program to give assistance to single moms who need job skills and career advancement, in Atlanta, Boston, Detroit, Los Angeles County,…
Chipped polish and ragged hang-nails got you down? Get compliment-worthy hands at home with these tips from esthetic expert Marie Scalogna, owner of New York City-based Spa Chicks On the Go. Here are is a sampling of some of the tips you will find on this web site. Remove. Take off old color with acetone…