6 Years of Kindness: Our Holiday Sandwich Drive Tradition
Our holiday sandwich drive tradition was seeded long before I ever had children of my own. Growing up, I always knew we had less than some of my classmates—but I never felt without. My mom always found a way. There were years we relied on government assistance and help from my brothers. I received free […]
Standing Together: Supporting Queens Families During the SNAP Crisis
Growing up as the child of an immigrant mother in Queens, I remember what it meant to struggle and to stretch every dollar. My mom worked multiple jobs, caring for four kids and at times younger siblings or neighbors in need, and still somehow made sure we had food on the table. SNAP benefits weren’t […]
Top 5 Fall Farms Near Queens for Families (Pumpkins, Mazes + More)
Our Favorite Local Farms for Fall Fun Near Queens If you’re looking for the best fall farms near Queens, you don’t have to travel far! Whether your family loves pumpkin picking, running through a corn maze, or saying hello to farm animals, there are plenty of places nearby that bring autumn magic to life. Here […]
Fall Alphabet Scavenger Hunt for Kids | ABC’s of Fall Fun
Autumn has always been one of my favorite seasons—there’s something magical about the crisp air, crunchy leaves, and the way the world seems to slow down just enough to notice all the little details. As a parent, I love finding ways to turn that magic into moments with my kids, who are natural explorers. Just […]
Why I’ll Never Shrink for Others Again
Why I’ll Never Shrink for Others Again For most of my life, I believed I had to be useful to be loved. Helpful to be accepted. That if I wasn’t pleasing someone, I was a problem. I wore the mask of strength and called it self-love—but it was survival. Performative. Shaped by stories I didn’t […]
Why This Video Changed Everything
In April, I announced that we were launching a YouTube channel. I was excited, proud—and completely stuck. Weeks went by, then months. I still couldn’t bring myself to create a single video. Every time I sat down to film, something in me shut down. I kept telling myself it was timing, tech, or not knowing […]