These outfits are from the day before yesterday. We killed it!

On Me: Vintage Dress from Brooklyn Flea, Black on Black Chucks, Ray Ban Wayfarers, Nameplate Canal St.

On Fritzy: Thomas The Train Tee purchased at Toys ‘R’ Us, Gap Shorts and Socks, Kicks by Vans, Trucks by CAT

Fritz is one of those kids that gets mosquito bites and they turn into big festering sores. It’s really gross and they can leave scars. Luckily the mosquito’s have been really mild compared to last year, probably due to all the rain were getting here in NYC. The couple times he has been bit this summer I’ve found putting this Cortizone 10 stick on them is like a miracle drug. Unforch I can’t take credit for this one, my Mom discovered it. When I used the stick I found that the wound heeled 50 % faster and he wasn’t itching the bites. I also try to be way preventative with before bedtime bug spray down when I notice there are mosquito’s about the house. If your kid reacts badly to skeeters I highly suggest picking up one of these Cortizone sticks. Pass it on!

Awww man this looks so incredible. Father and Son artists hanging their art together in one show. The child artists range from 5-9. If you happen to live in Wayzata Minnesota you should check it out. The show opened on Father’s Day weekend and is running through July 31st at the Minnetonka Center for the Arts. Since most of us are probably going to miss this one, here is a sampling of each of the Father/Son works…. Read the rest of this entry »

I can’t believe I pulled off going to Madame Tussauds today without a hitch. First off I left the house at almost 11:00, a very ify time to depart for an adventure. I decided the best way to get there from where I live in Queens was to head down to the L.E.S, park there and take the train to 42nd street. For Fritz taking the train is part of the adventure so that really kept him going. We hit bumper to bumper traffic on the Williamsburg Bridge but finally made it to the L.E.S by 12:30ish.We jumped on the F train and were at 42nd street in no time. The minute we got off the train Fritz spotted a Hot Dog Vendor and requested a snack. Perfect energy food to keep him going through the Museum. I wanted to be sure he remained awake until we were back at the car after our excursion. Going up and down subway stairs pregnant with a sleeping 38 lb 2 year old in a stroller is a bitch, to say the least.  Read the rest of this entry »

I used to go to this amazing zine shop in the east village called ‘See Hear’. It’s where I bought my Rollerderby’s, Weird N.J’s and Shock Cinema’s. I would also spend time looking through countless other amazing zine’s. See Hear is gone now along with the zines. I hate change. I love cool old quirky stuff like record stores, the old 42nd street, VHS tapes, Double features, 80’s horror movies, dubbed kung fu, dead stock and the 70’s in general. I’m sad that all the cool old stuff is disappearing before my vary eyes. Amazing old signs are being replaced by new vinyl ones. Retro 50’s no-tell-motels are now La Quinta Inn’s.  Read the rest of this entry »

One of my biggest fears about being a SAHM is getting lonely. It’s not that Fritz isn’t entertaining as hell, because he is, but who can thrive mentally on conversations with a 2 year old all day? It is critical that a SAHM cultivates her own gang of mommy friends. Up until now I’ve had one good mommy friend. Allison has been my lifesaver ever since I found out I was pregnant. She was about 6 months ahead of me and when I discovered I was pregnant she was one of the only people I knew that was also about to have a kid in their lives. I call her my mommy mentor. After she gave birth I asked her everything, and I have been ever since. I respect her as the 6 month elder wiser parent. Over the last year I was lucky enough to have her family move into the same neighborhood we live in. Our boys have become BFF and we are watching them forge their very own  friendship. The other really great thing about Allison and I is that we are not just friends because we have kids, we luckily share a lot in common and enjoy hanging out regardless of the kids. So the fact that we have the kids, makes our bond extra cool.  Read the rest of this entry »

Yesterday Fritz and I checked out the Brooklyn Flea in D.U.M.B.O. We had a lovely time  perusing the goods and cruising the waterfront. It was an absolutely perfect day and I was totally blissing out with my little man. Here’s what we wore! 

Me: Dress Motel, Glasses Sabre Vision, Black on Black Chucks. And I’m actually making some progress on growing out my bangs with this new hairstyle! 

Fritz: Tank American Apparel, Cargo Shorts Baby Gap, Tube Socks American Apparel, Kicks Nike

Yea, it’s true, I may have found the perfect tote. Or should I say epaulet found me the perfect tote. I bought myself this Mill’s tote at  a little boutique called epaulet on Smith Street in Brooklyn. This shop has a really specific collection of items. It’s hard to explain the vibe in epaulet, but items like Melissa Shoes, original Aviator Sunglasses, Lomo Cameras and Cheap Monday Lace tops are displayed in a very utilitarian manner. Almost saying “You need this”. It’s like J. Peterman meets Urban Outfitters. So, I bought this Mill’s tote there the other day and I adore it. Read the rest of this entry »

Sometimes I think about me and BD renewing our vows, even though we had a totally amazing wedding the first time around. It was a very intimate City Hall affair with a dinner/reception that followed. There were a total of about 15 people. Afterwards we got blasted with our besties in our suite at the Soho House. But maybe one day we’ll want to have another go at it. If we do, I would consider doing what we almost did the first time…Vegas! And I just might beg him to try a theme wedding at this place!!!! I’m thinking The Dracula’s Tomb Wedding or The Elvira Wedding. Update: I just asked BD and he said maybe for our 25th Anniversary. Only 20 years to go! Yey!

According to an old Ecuadorian wives trick I’m having a girl. I found this out last night from Fritz’s Ecuadorian babysitter. Here’s how it works…You need a friend (not sure if they need to be Ecuadorian or not) to get the following items: 2 pillows, 1 knife, 1 spoon. While pregnant friend waits in one room, friend sets up each utensil under each of the pillows. Next step, the pregnant friend enters room and is asked to choose a pillow and sit on it. If pregnant person sits on the pillow with the spoon she is having a girl, if she sits on the pillow with the knife she is having a boy. Simple as that. I sat on the spoon. Now you try…even if you already know, I’d like to test it’s accuracy.