FTC Disclosure: This post is brought to you by SleepAdvisor.org. There’s no getting around it – when it comes to sleeping while you’re pregnant, you are more than likely to find yourself tossing and turning at all times of night as you attempt to hone in on that comfy position before …
When I was 18, I thought I had it all planned out. I would have a great career in business, married, and all kids squared away by the age of 30. This deadline was not only due to the fact that 30 sounded “old”, but I read in multiple places that it just gets …
Finding out you’re pregnant is a wild and exciting time. Even before you get that big fat positive test result, you may start feeling a bit off and not yourself and that’s because you’re not your old self…you are getting ready to be a mom. Ok, well let’s be honest. The first couple of …
When I found out I was pregnant right before my 35th birthday, shock and disbelief was a bit of an understatement. I will get into the full story at a later time, but I quickly realized this pregnancy was not like my last one. Over the last 8 weeks, I’ve seriously considered just …
Brewing hot coffee at home has been long thought of as a task that requires a lot of investing on the front end to get savings in the long run. I’ve been there. I bought several fancy machines that require pods and filters and all sorts of other doodads, cleaning, and headaches. …
Getting kids to eat healthier is a universal struggle amongst most parents. Kids just looooove the sugary, salty, and greasy goodies of the world. But, who can blame them, they are great right. However, in a time where childhood obesity is skyrocketing due to an increase in consumption of processed foods …
Living in the space of health and wellness requires guts and bravery. That’s what I’m learning the longer I’m in it. That’s why I’m always happy to find other women willing to inspire others to join them on this beautiful journey. Today I will be introducing you the next fearlessly awesome woman in …
Growing up, there was one item which was always under the sink that my mother used when she was super achy…epsom salt. I never really understood how or why it worked, but it seemed to always do the trick for her and people in my family. Well fast forward a couple of decades …
A couple of weeks ago, I had the opportunity to have an intimate conversation with a small group of women and Rebecca Minkoff led by Latham Thomas of MamaGlow.com at the Rebecca Minkoff store in Soho. Rebecca Minkoff is a powerhouse in the fashion industry, known for her iconic bags and street chic style. …
The word momprenuer is one that’s becoming more normalized as moms stake their claim in the world of entrepreneurship. When starting my blog and YouTube channel, I truly did not have any intention of moving this into a business but I’ve come to love it so much that’s where it went organically. …
Taking a leap of faith and deciding to move into a new genre or space can be both incredibly uncomfortable and exciting. This is what happened to me when I made the choice to switch to a healthy and greener life. Naturally, this evolution has transferred over to this blog and I couldn’t …
Over the last couple of months, I’ve been seriously neglecting my beloved YouTube Channel (click HERE to check out @itsmeladyg). Every time I try to get it together and film something, life just gets in the way making me less than enthused about fixing my face to get in front of the camera. …
When spring rolls around, I start scouring the internet for family activities to fill our last week of freedom before summer vacation. I mean think about it, after spring break aside from Memorial Day, there’s a pretty long stretch until summer vacation at the end of June, (at least here in NYC). So, …
I’m not sure where this whole unicorn trend came from, but I definitely loving it!! Whether it’s lattes, noodles, toast, or who knows what else, UNICORNS ARE IN! I most admit that I’ve been so busy over on Instagram @itsmeladyg, documenting my plant based journey on a daily basis (go ahead and …
New York Fashion Week is always a highlight of the year. The glitz, the glamour, and of course the fashion. But being able to attend an event with a greater purpose is always awesome. The Nylon Project was exactly this. Per the Nylon Project’s website, it was created to aid in NYC …
Mid-winter recess is coming up in the NYC area so start getting your schedules prepped! Nothing is worst than a bunch of bored kids in the house…believe me. Well, the world famous Harlem Globetrotters, featuring some of the most electrifying athletes on the planet, will bring their spectacular show to Madison Square …
Packing for a family trip should end with certificates and medals being given to those that complete the task with the least amount of stress as possible. Though I’m still trying to master the stress-free packing thing, I have narrowed down my must have list so well that I’m able to pack my …
If there was one media channel that I would pretty much bet on giving spot-on travel information, it would be the New York Times!! I don’t know about you, but I can easily get lost in the travel section of the Times for hours if you let me. Well, my daydreams are …
If you ask any New York City resident what they think of when you say the word Foxwoods, family friendly is not the first thing that pops into their mind. Located less than 3 hours from the heart of the city, Foxwoods Resorts Casino has been a great weekend getaway option for New York couples …
When it comes to purchasing prescription eyeglasses, we are all pretty used to just doing what has always been done…make an appointment, get an eye exam, and pick out a pair of glasses from the options the store gives you. And being that these are one of the few “investments” you will walk around with, (on …
