Author Archives: laurahoffmanlee
The Rec Room
I live in NYC so the likelihood of my kids ever having a rec or play room is pretty much nil. So we were all delighted to stumble upon Sam’s Rec Room at Hill Country Chicken this morning during a … Continue reading
Something for nothing…
OK, I admit it… I’m hooked. My longstanding membership at SheSpeaks followed by a stint working there last year led me to discover the joys of free stuff and enjoying it, I am! There are probably more ways to get … Continue reading
Hippie in Ferragamo flats
I dedicate this post to my mother, who when raising me in the late 60′s and 70′s, managed to balance her proper lady tendencies with care for the environment, experimentation with yoga, and do it yourself quilting and macrame. I … Continue reading
Starting the new year in style
I don’t know about all of you but I am beginning to come out the other side of the holidays with conflicting urges to purge belongings (early spring cleaning), clear my head, and resolve to make this year “more” than … Continue reading
Sharing the memories
It’s getting harder to remember what life was like when it wasn’t easy to capture and share it with photos and even videos. We’re headed up to see my parents tomorrow for Thanksgiving and they have most of my early … Continue reading
Sugar, spice and everything nice
My mailbox is beginning to look like a remembrance of days past, with lots of great deals being offered by any company where I’ve bought anything in the last decade. And one of my passions used to be the full … Continue reading
The best loved toys
I just finished cleaning up after my daughters’ afternoon playing at home and what toys and art supplies were the most popular of the day, as most days? The ones from Melissa & Doug. Our girls love their sticker books, … Continue reading
Salted Caramel and Chocolate Delights
Today, I got to break out my first bottle of Torani syrup, thanks to SheSpeaks. I was one of the lucky members chosen to receive two free bottles and five coupons for free bottles. I got both Peppermint and Salted … Continue reading
Old Flames
OK–the title may be a little misleading but this post is about the stuff I love that keeps me coming back. After a bit of a hiatus, the gloomy skies this morning got me inspired for a hot breakfast and … Continue reading
October’s NYC Food Obsessions
Having a bit more time on my hands during my work hiatus, I’ve had a chance to visit a few of my favorite food purveyors. I highly recommend all of them (and I try to walk to them to make … Continue reading
