Apple Picking Fun at Hurds Family Farm

Hurds Family Farm in Modena, New York, is now top of our list for family fun in the Fall. In partnership with US Family Guide, we were invited to check out this Apple orchard and are so glad we did! Just an hour-ish north of Westchester is a farm filled with acres upon acres of Apples, pumpkins, a corn maze,…

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How To Transition To a Toddler Room

The thought of having my baby in a big boy bed is so mind blowing to me. It feels like we were just taking him home from the hospital yesterday. Where does time go?! Why can’t there be a pause button?? I’m not going to lie, the day we broke down his crib was a very emotional day for me.…

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5 Ways to Raise a Respectful and Responsible Child

5 Ways to Raise a Respectful & Responsible Child

Teaching our little one’s responsibility and ultimately respect are two of the most important things we have to do as their parents. Now more than ever kids need to be taught these important topics. They are growing up in an era where screens are more important than human interaction and entitlement is at an all-time high. These lessons need to…

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Family Time at Lombardo’s Dobbs Ferry

One of our favorite local restaurants we love going to as a family is Lombardo’s in Dobbs Ferry, New York. Their menu has something for everyone! The food is always exceptional and staff is SO friendly. We had the pleasure of being invited for dinner and as always, the food exceeded our expectations. A remark I always get is, “you…

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Amazon Prime Day 2019: How to Save Money as a New Parent

This post contains affiliate links. By clicking these links, Living La Vita Mama may receive a small commission at no additional charge to you. Amazon Prime Day is equivalent to an annual Summer ‘holiday’. Similar to black Friday but in July! July 15th and 16th to be exact, so mark your calendar and don’t miss out! It’s a time for…

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7 Quick Tips to Surviving the First Couple Months With Two Under 2

Two under two

‘Surviving’ is pretty much the one word that I would use to explain the first couple months with two under 2. Even after spending my last few months of pregnancy researching the best ways to take care of two babies, I still struggled at times. The thought of being outnumbered with two under 2, who completely depend on me was…

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Flavors of Sapori!

To my fellow foodies, I have one word for you… Sapori of Scarsdale! In Italian, Sapori means ‘flavors’ and that explains why this amazing restaurant in the heart of Scarsdale Village is named Sapori! All of their dishes were so flavorful and mouthwatering.  There is something for everyone on the menu. Whether you are a meat lover, carb-a-holic or seafood…

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Infant & Toddler Car Seat Safety Tips

Infant & Toddler Car Seat Safety Tips

When I was in my third trimester, I remember having so many questions related to car seat safety. It was the one thing I was most nervous about choosing for my baby. Something about driving our infant home for the first time was so intimidating to me. How do we know which car seat is the safest? What features do…

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Combat Tobacco Marketing Towards Children

This post was sponsored by Tobacco Free New York State as part of an Influencer Activation for Influence Central and all opinions expressed in my post are my own. Did you know that there are 3x the amount of tobacco ads in stores located near schools? Well that helps explain why the average age of a new smoker in New…

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Pretty Woman: The Musical

This post is made possible by support from Pretty Woman: The Musical. All opinions are my own. Had a pretty perfect night last night with my Mama! It’s been a while since we’ve gone out just the two of us. We both needed a fun night out so we headed to NYC to see Pretty Woman: The Musical. This is…

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