photo 4What I Wore:  Top: Victoria’s Secret (similar); Black pleated skirt; Stella & Dot jewelry; Studded Gladiator Sandals 

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Yesterday, I was invited to attend a fabulous Tweet-Up event hosted by Children’s Tylenol located on the rooftop of the Hudson Terrace NYC located at 621 West 46th Street.  Among the sea of beautiful bloggers were moms like me, who were vying to ask the well renowned pediatrician and author of Mommy Calls: Dr. Tanya Answers Parents’ Top 101 Questions About Babies and Toddlers,  Dr. Tanya (@DrMommyCalls) our kids health concerns. But before Dr. Tanya started her Q&A, we were able to indulge in some delish refreshments, lunch and yummy dessert.

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 Gorgeous rooftop view at Hudson Terrace NYC 

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 Sippin’ on the Hudson Terrace signature drink, Fall Apple Cider – YUM!  

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 Red Velvet goodies and Macaroons – another YUM!  

After hamming it up for the prop photo booth with new blogger friend Pamela over at A Little Glitter, we were introduced to The Children’s Health Fund and of their amazing health care resources, especially of their mobile clinics aka “doctor on wheels”.  These mobile clinics are readily available in New York City outside of shelters and schools where children have little to no health care.

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Inside the “mobile doctors office”

After a brief tour of the mobile unit, we were then brought back inside to begin the Q&A with Dr. Tanya Altman.  She answered everything from cold & flu season to how to handle a biting toddler (um, that was my question).

All in all, for cold  & flu:

1. Keep your kids from touching their faces.  Germs are usually in our hands and when it goes to the face, that’s how germs spread

2. Get flu vaccinated.  The flu mist is mostly popular amongst kids.  If you have trouble remembering when to get vaccinated, mark your calendars the week of Halloween.

3. Download the must have mom app:  Kid’s Wellness Tracker. Its tracks your Tylenol dosages and children’s vaccinations. This is a great resource for on the go moms.

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Me and the Dr. Tanya….if she lived nearby I would be calling her everyday about raising boys..um she’s expiating baby boy #3 (congrats!)

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How can you smile it forward? You can help spread that smile across the nation by supporting the TYLENOL® SMILING IT FORWARD™ program. Your photo helps children in need receive the healthcare they deserve. It’s simple to participate. Share a picture of your children’s smile with hashtag #SmilingItForward, and Tylenol will donate $1 to the Children’s Health Fund, an organization that builds mobile medical clinics and provides healthcare services to children in need.

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DIY: Hydrating Hair Mask

 

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**DISCLAIMER: This is a sponsored blog post & giveaway campaign on behalf of One2One Network for Huggies. I received a product sample to facilitate my review and a promotional item to thank me for participating.**

With a now very active 18 month old, we have been dealing with constant change and thankfully Huggies Little Movers is going along for the ride.
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As a mom on the go,  I can always get a little more of sleep or time.. but all in all what a mom needs is to be flexible.  With the change in sleeping patterns, mobility and high energy, you need flexibility as a parent to go along with the ride and just like a diaper you need a brand that can  withstand the test of…durability & comfort.  

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One minute, I just overcame my 5 year old from bed wetting and the next my life is 12 diapers a day, cries, coos, and a fuzzy memory of what life was like BB — Before Baby. I never thought the transition from baby #1 to baby #2 would be such a huge transition, but not two babies are alike and for that I am sharing with you 5 basic guidelines that can help ease your mind (aside from alcohol, duh).

1. Ask for help!  Yes, ask the grandparents, neighbors or friends to assist in diaper changing or even baby siting…so that you can your partner can enjoy a night out… View Post

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Remember her as Paris Hilton’s sidekick on “The Simple Life”???

And now entrepreneur, philanthropist, writer, actress, mother, fashion icon and now most importantly “BFF in my head”, Nicole Richie has made a return on TV, starring in her reality show on VH1 called #CandidlyNicole.  

And after only watching the first episode I was…..

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If you haven’t heard of the latest exercise trend or are thinking of jumping on the Soul Cycle band wagon..then this is indeed a must read.

With a mash up of cardio fitness, motivational sayings, celebrity sightings and the excitement that comes from (an expensive – begins at $32 for a class) 45 minute class you are sure to leave with an overwhelming feeling that you can conquer the world.
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And before you sign up please read 5 MUST THINGS YOU NEED TO KNOW BEFORE YOU TAKE YOUR FIRST SOUL CYCLE CLASS:

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