‘beach’ entries

Bathing Suits--at Christmas

November 18, 2008 3:02 PM Filed Under: BEACH  Q & A 

Just decided to take a last-minute trip down to Florida over Christmas break. Where can I get some bathing suits for my daughters?

Land's End has a pretty good selection and Speedo sells them all-year round. Now, if you need a bathing suit for yourself...that's an entirely different story.

Batter Up

September 11, 2008 3:30 PM Filed Under: BEACH  GIFTS  Q & A 

I need a birthday present for my nephew. He's a huge Mets fan. Any suggestions?

Hilary's son loves his Mets beach towel he got for his birthday. He refuses to take it to the beach and uses it for a blanket though.

Beach Essentials

July 15, 2008 12:00 AM Filed Under: BEACH  NEWSLETTER  SUMMER 

Rechargeable Portable Blender. Have your five-year-old carry the ice in his backpack. Here's our disclaimer: the following checklist is neither compre … [see more]

Beach Reads Don't Have To Involve Books By Danielle Steele, Jackie Collins, Or Sidney Sheldon.

July 31, 2007 12:00 AM Filed Under: BEACH  BOOKS 

Beach reads don't have to involve books by Danielle Steele, Jackie Collins, or Sidney Sheldon. Not that there's anything wrong with that. But they do … [see more]

I Tend To Go Through Reading Spurts.

July 31, 2007 12:00 AM Filed Under: BEACH  BOOKS 

I tend to go through reading spurts. Like if Project Runway, Top Chef, or my dirty little addictions The Bachelor or 24 are on the tube, forget it...I … [see more]

We Held Our First Splinter Removal Ceremony Yesterday.

June 26, 2007 12:00 AM Filed Under: BEACH  SUMMER  TOYS 

We held our first splinter removal ceremony yesterday. Summer has begun! Over the weekend, thinking my children were distracted, I began to throw out … [see more]

it must be sunday...
tip o’ the week: Super Easy Mac 'n Cheese

April 27, 2009 4:46 AM Filed Under: RECIPES TIP O' THE WEEK

Last year Hilary bought Alyssa's daughter a cookbook and Annabelle has spent the better part of the year perfecting the cookbook's macaroni and cheese recipe. Here's her version--the first one the children like that doesn't come out of a box and doesn't involve some sort of flourescent orange substance. The topping is our own special addition...but be forewarned: you won't be able to stop at one bite! [see more]