Favorite Things Archives

06/05/24

A Father’s Day Gift Guide for Every Type of Dad!

I asked AI to write a Father’s Day gift guide introduction “in the style of Ilana Wiles.

11/03/22

The Anti-Beige Gift Guide In Partnership with MoMA Design Store

If you don’t know MoMA Design Store, it is every chic, savvy New Yorkers’ go to shop for memorable gifts for all ages, across all different categories and price points.

08/01/22

Back to School Shopping and Budgeting with Spruce

When I was a kid, I couldn’t wait to go back to school shopping to get new and exciting outfits, but Harlow usually shoots me down by saying her current stuff is “just fine.”

04/08/22

Where Harlow Gets Her News

We’ve been receiving The Week Junior every week for about a year, and Harlow looks forward to each issue arriving.

09/13/21

Google has Curated a Safer Space for Kid Content

One of the hardest things about giving your kids access to a tablet is the wide variety of apps, videos and content available to them. What’s appropriate? What’s educational? What’s a scam?

09/08/21

Full Time RV Living With Kids – Is it Right for Your Family?

If you have ever wondered if your family is a good candidate for full time RV living, Kay Apkan of “The Mom Trotter” will take you through all the pros and cons to consider.

03/12/21

Why I Fully Support My Tween’s Squishmallow Obsession

What is a Squishmallow? And why are so many tweens suddenly invested in growing their collection? Let me unpack the latest trend and why I fully support Mazzy’s new obsession.

03/09/21

Meghan’s Story has the Second Act Diana Would Have Wanted

I am glad that Meghan and Harry got out. Sometimes changing an institution is not worth sacrificing yourself.

02/26/21

The Changing NYC Skyline

I show my view so much on my Instagram stories, I thought I’d share more about it here. Particularly since I’ve read a few articles recently about how much New Yorkers hate 432 Park Avenue.

02/22/21

Saying Goodbye to the One on the Left

There have been a lot of places that closed due to the pandemic, but Milon Bangladesh hit me the hardest. That place is an East Village institution and I’ve been going there for over 20 years.

02/10/21

32 Movies About Black History that All Families Should Watch

Movies about Black history are a great way to educate our kids about race issues that our country has faced in the past and help them understand the inequalities that we are still dealing with today.

02/04/21

A Little Bit of Magic in Snowy NYC

It had started snowing Sunday night and kept falling for the next 24 hours, blanketing the city in snow. There is nothing I love more than NYC covered in white.

01/06/21

Can Using a Hair Line for Aging Hair Make You Feel Younger?

Over the years, my hair has gotten increasingly brittle and dull. The grey hairs that pop up on my crown, come in curly and break off after one or two inches, creating what I call— my granny halo.

12/15/20

The Best Christmas Movies to Watch as a Family

Watching Christmas movies as a family is one of the best parts of the holidays, even if your family is Jewish like ours. Here’s a list of all the best Christmas movies, broken down by age!

12/09/20

14 Small Businesses to Shop for the Holidays

Many small businesses and local shops are struggling right now, so I’d like to take the opportunity to highlight a few of my favorites to shop for the holidays.