A monthly online magazine chock-full of insightful articles for busy mothers.

by Jennifer Shea – ACME registered dietitian

· There are no “good” or “bad” foods – but finding “better-for-you” options often can be difficult in a sea of choices. Look for products that have low levels of saturated fat, sodium and sugar. You can’t go wrong choosing skim or low fat milk instead of whole milk products.…

Summer may seem far away, but NYC children are currently participating in Fresh Air programs, from weekly tutoring sessions to job shadowings to weekend retreats at Fund camps in upstate New York! Our Career Awareness Program serves more than 300 youngsters in middle and high school. We also have new leadership programs for young women to develop their “can-do” attitudes!…

by Sarah Gadey

by Shelly Hill

Several years ago when our daughter was about 13 years old, we started a holiday tradition together. About 2 weeks before Christmas, we would spend an afternoon together baking gingerbread flavored holiday goodies.

When it comes to holiday baking, it just wouldn’t be complete without making some cute gingerbread man cookies.…

by Shelly Hill

When it comes to making homemade cookies, this is in my top 5 of favorite cookie recipes. You can make these year round or just around the Christmas holiday and give them as gifts.

They do take some time to make since you will be dipping them into melted chocolate, but they are well worth your baking efforts.…