Archive for August, 2011

As you might have read before, Barilla is hosting Summer of Italy these next few weeks and has been putting together events throughout the city in celebration. Events such as the Meal for a Meal, and one of the most recent cooking classes in Eataly presented by Barilla’s Executive Chef Lorenzo Boni. Casa Barilla is [Continue]

I love pasta. Honestly, I confess I have loved pasta a lot more since I had kids because it allows for multiple recipes, with a variation of ingredients that are quick, easy, and delicious. The idea that pasta is fattening and should be avoided at all costs is one we often hear, however, the truth [Continue]

After our fun adventures at Chocolate World, the family and I couldn’t wait to visit Hershey Park. I had heard so much about the park from so many different people who have gone, and never once have I heard anyone say anything negative about it, we just needed to go see for ourselves. We went [Continue]

Last night was the second night in a row where we had no electricity. We weren’t the only ones. Hurricane Irene had punched her way through, leaving bruises behind. We were one of the lucky ones – no significant flooding, no damage, no one was hurt. Only a loss of electricity. With that loss of [Continue]

The weeks are quickly passing by. We are slowly still adjusting to our new home, getting the kids ready for school, making new friends, looking forward to the colder months. But as I help my family move on with our lives, one family I am always thinking of is that of my friend Jennifer Perillo [Continue]

The East Coast has been hit with a lot of rain these past few weekends, and this coming weekend will be no exception. However, we have been really fortunate in getting out to enjoy some time during our Road Trip Weekends, at least a day or two with sunshine allowing for lots of fun adventures. [Continue]

Oh yeah. This week’s fitness vlog comes with a little rant and a message to those in the fashion world. Why? Cause I am fed up of being dressed up like a circus act or like I have no fashion sense! But, also a great update on this week’s progress and a shout out to [Continue]

My second video in a series of videos on NYC for SheStreams Conference, which will take place in Times Square this coming September, and sponsored by AT&T. Hope this information is helpful to conference attendees, as well as anyone planning on visiting The Big Apple and is wondering which is best, taxi or subway? Your [Continue]

We’re continuing to share our water park adventures in what has been our “Road Trip Weekends“. The second park we’d like to feature is SplashDown Beach in Fishkill, NY.  SplashDown Beach is about an hour and a half drive from NYC. Of all the parks we visited, we consider Splashdown Beach the most manageable with little [Continue]

Rates are headed downhill for ski enthusiasts! Starting Sunday, August 28, RockResorts and Vail Resort Hospitality will open up the exclusive 96-Hour Sale to the public, just in time for fall and winter travel plans. There are plenty of options for booking your winter vacation in advance – at a steal – in Colorado or [Continue]