‘newsletter’ entries

Yogurt Wars

July 22, 2008 12:00 AM Filed Under: NEWSLETTER  FOOD 

We saw NYC's "yogurt wars" as an opportunity to conduct our own scientific study. Okay, maybe it wasn't scientific, but we did keep the flavors and to … [see more]

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]

History Class

July 08, 2008 11:13 PM Filed Under: BOOKS  NEWSLETTER 

We realize that this is quite an ambitious list and we promise you won't be tested in the fall. Some we've read and some we hope to finish by summer's … [see more]

Elvis Presley "Clambake"

July 01, 2008 11:37 PM Filed Under: COOKING  HOLIDAYS  NEWSLETTER 

Hilary saw the Elvis Presley film "Clambake" and became obsessed with the idea. There was no way she wanted to be picking sand out of her corn ke … [see more]

Our Gift Criteria This Summer

June 17, 2008 12:11 AM Filed Under: NEWSLETTER  GIFTS  HOME  

Our gift criteria this summer: cool to look at, probably wouldn't buy it for yourself, perfect price point ($100 and under), and hopefully useful. Her … [see more]

Here's Our Plan:

June 10, 2008 12:15 AM Filed Under: NEWSLETTER  NYC ACTIVITIES 

Here's our plan: write down each one of these ideas on a sheet of paper, fold them up, and put them into a hat (shopping bag, takeout container, old s … [see more]

We're Not Sure Why Father's Day Is So Closely Associated With Golf.

June 03, 2008 12:22 AM Filed Under: FATHERS  GIFTS  NEWSLETTER 

We're not sure why Father's Day is so closely associated with golf. We respectfully distance ourselves from any golf-related gifts this year for no re … [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]