I remember when I was a very young girl, I would go over to my grandparent's home and they had American Bandstand on the television. Back then, most people had black and white television sets, including my family. Sharon Sultan Cutler So when Sharon Sultan Cutler, author of Bandstand Diaries...
Resilient Black Girl Review
Can you imagine telling your son or daughter that when a police officer pulls them over, for whatever reason, that they should not look at the officer, keep their hands on the wheel, and don't make a sudden move? Could you also imagine telling your child that they are more...
A Body to Love by Angelina Caruso Review
Most women suffer from negative body image. From the time we are young, we are conditioned to think that the only beauty is one that is thin. Growing up, we had Barbie dolls with perfectly upright breasts and a flat stomach. No wonder so many of us, feel ashamed about...
French Bistro Upper East Side | Manhattan
Before I went for meniscus surgery at Hospital for Special Surgery, my husband, son, and I went to Little Frog Bistro and Bar on the upper east side of Manhattan. The restaurant is located at 322 East 86th Street in Manhattan. French Bistro We started with escargot (my favorite) along...
Four Gifts of the Highly Sensitive | Book Review
Comment at the end of this post and you can win a free book! I'm a very sensitive person. When someone is hurt, I can feel their distress. When someone has grief, I become very wrapped up and my whole body feels that deep connection with them. I've also been...
Midnight Meditations – Calm your thoughts, still your body and return to sleep – Book Review
I haven't slept a full night in years. And, I know I'm not alone. My friends and family tell me the same thing. Once I wake up, I oftentimes can't fall back asleep. I wake up thinking about something that is bothering me and I can't get those thoughts out...
The Good Morning Journal Review
If there are some evenings when you think to yourself, what did I do all day? Did I accomplish anything? The new book, The Good Morning Journal -- 5-minute guided reflections to start your day with inspiration, purpose, and a plan by Molly Burford, is the book for you. Having...
Restaurant Review: JoJo Restaurant in New York City
JoJo Restaurant is located on East 64th Street in New York City. The outside is quaint but you can easily walk by and not even notice the restaurant. I guess that's how most of the Jean-George restaurants are, just look at ABC Kitchen. You wouldn't know it was there unless...
Children’s Book Review: A Child Called You
I don't know why I get children's books sent to me. I'm not a mommy blogger but I get them non the less. Recently I received a book, A Child Called You by JD Wise and illustrated by Rachel Novel. A Child Called You Message The message of the book...
Allbirds Tree Dasher Sneaker Review
First off, I have to say that when a brand retargets, you tend to buy. I don't know about you, but I do (which is unfortunate at times). Anyway, Allbirds kept sending me notifications of their new running sneaker and I ended up buying them. Allbird Tree Dasher Sneaker The...