Radio DJ. College professor. Mom. Host of "Because I Said So". A single working mom of two lovely little boys (2 and 7), I'm curious about the people, places and things that make up the world around us. I love working out and spending time with my boys; and I am as likely to tear up a karaoke stage as to deliver a dynamic lecture in the classroom. I am also the Associate Professor of Communication and Media Arts at SUNY Genesee, and a SUNY Chancellors Award winning educator. A lifelong WNYer, born and raised in Cheektowaga, I now live back with my parents and my kids. I've been on the radio in Buffalo since the 90s and am known to change hair colors frequently.
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Snickers Giving Away 1 Million Bags of Candy for Halloween
Snickers may have failed on its bid to change Halloween trick-or-treating to a Saturday night, but it's making good on its promise to give away a million bags of candy anyway.
Uber Offering Discounts For Early Voters
Early voting in New York runs from October 26 through November 3, and Uber is offering riders discounts to get to the polls.
If You Have An Old Roku, Netflix Won’t Work
If you are using an older model Roku streaming device to watch Netflix on your TV, soon the app won't work on that device.
Every Parent Needs One Of These (And Then A Chiropractor)
What parent hasn't been forced into a game of horsey? Well, saddle up, now you can play horsey in style.
New York First State to Require Tampon Ingredient Labelling
New York state will become the first in the country to require ingredient labelling on boxes of tampons.
Data Shows Everyone Prefers Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups
Science can now settle the question of "what is America's favorite candy?"
How To Use Glitter Paint in Your Home
This week, I tried out glitter paint -- because I fancy my living spaces to as closely resemble a Lisa Frank fever dream as possible.
DIY Minecraft Halloween Costume
This is probably the coolest costume I've made, to date, for one of my kids.
The Top Ten Things We Blow Our Budget On
According to a new poll, the average American overspends by $173 a week. But where is that money going?
Full Moon For This Friday The 13th
And for a full moon to fall on a Friday the 13th is pretty rare: according to the Farmer's Almanac, there hasn't been a nationwide Friday the 13th full Moon since Oct. 13, 2000, and we'll have to wait until Aug. 13, 2049 for the next one.
Top 5 Country Song Covers On YouTube
Some songs are so good, they deserve a remake or two. Here's a list of our favorite country songs covered by other artists.
‘Blue’s Clues’ Reboot Will Feature Special First Guest
For many, Steve will always be synonymous with "Blue's Clues," the Nick Jr. show about everyone's favorite curious blue pup and her human companion.
Why I Post My Workouts On Facebook
I hope I've inspired some to try, keep going, or go harder. I post my workout stats not because I'm showing off, but because I'm reminding myself that it takes doing the work everyday to keep getting better at this game called Life.
Wegmans Now Has Carts For Kids With Special Needs
As of today, all Wegmans locations now have shopping carts to accommodate children with special needs.