‘shopping’ entries

tip o’ the week: September 11, 2007

September 11, 2007 12:00 AM Filed Under: TIP O' THE WEEK  SHOPPING 

You will need a stylish tote to cart around your chattel (ie: NY Post, People magazine, bills to pay) to and from "your" various afterschool activitie … [see more]

My Daughter Is Starting Middle School Next Week And Rumor Has It She Needs One Of Those Rolling Backpacks.

August 28, 2007 12:00 AM Filed Under: SCHOOL  SHOPPING 

My daughter is starting middle school next week and rumor has it she needs one of those rolling backpacks. Let me go on the record and say that I am c … [see more]

This Is Totally Embarrassing But I'm A Sucker For Infomercials.

May 29, 2007 12:00 AM Filed Under: SHOPPING  NEWSLETTER  COOKING 

This is totally embarrassing but I'm a sucker for infomercials. I've been known to watch Ron Popeil roast a chicken at 3 a.m. or to stare at that anno … [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]