Author Archives: Cool Mum

My Post-Fashion Week Creation: The No-Sew Dress Made from a Curtain

I’ve been dreaming of the perfect dress. To wear as a near-daily uniform over my Uniqlo legging pants. Unfortunately, I don’t know how to sew. But, I do have some old curtains! When I turned to Google for advice on … Continue reading

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Casa Barilla: Pasta in Central Park and VIP Andrea Bocelli Tickets!

Yesterday I took the Cool Kids to Casa Barilla, which is basically Pasta Heaven set up in Central Park for a few days. We arrived a little after the published start time of 10am. The doors weren’t open yet, so … Continue reading

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Cool Week in Review: Thankful for Summers in NYC

This morning looked rainy. I almost stayed home. Instead, I took the kids to Central Park, where Cool Baby won a food-making contest in front of hundreds of onlookers! Almost exactly three years ago, we almost stayed home. Our plans … Continue reading

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The Hot Dog Dance Has Ruined My Son’s Dancing Skills [video]

The Cool Kids and I had a great day at a kiddie rock show across from the Flatiron Building yesterday! Upon review of the dance footage, I’ve decided that he needs more creative dance inspiration than the Mickey Mouse Clubhouse … Continue reading

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First Time Cooking a Whole Chicken — A Spiritual Experience!

The Cool Grandmums are going to be so proud. I purchased a whole chicken at Trader Joe’s (organic, free-range of course) instead of the bag of frozen chicken breasts yesterday! This is part of my quest to eat foods that … Continue reading

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