A newly-engaged working mom of two (soon to be three) lovely little boys, 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 a former Associate Professor of Communication and Media Arts at SUNY Genesee, and a SUNY Chancellor's Award-winning educator. A lifelong WNYer, born and raised in Cheektowaga, I now live with my fiance and our kids. I've been on the radio in Buffalo since the 90s and am known to change hair colors frequently.
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Steal This From Your Kid’s Toybox Before Your Next Birthday Parade
There's one key item missing from your Quarantine Birthday Parade supply kit -- and you'll probably find it in your kid's toybox.
15 Face Masks Perfect For Dad This Father’s Day
Face masks are quickly becoming 2020's most popular accessory, and what better gift for Father's Day than these 15 Dad-themed masks.
Upgrade Your Work From Home Wardrobe With These Quarantine Socks
We've got one pair for each day of the week, and each one reflects our very real feelings about working from home, homeschooling, and being stuck inside.
We Tried It – Homemade Cookie Crisp [VIDEO]
It was trending on Twitter and looked delicious, no naturally our next step was to head into the kitchen.
Top 5 Movies From Your Childhood to Watch With Your Kids
While there's no shortage of streaming services to watch what you want, when you want to watch it -- there's still the problem of WHAT to watch.
Apple Has New Workaround For iPhone Face ID While Wearing A Mask
If you're an iPhone user, you already know there are some things that can interfere with Apple's facial-recognition security Face ID...like wearing a mask.
At-Home Skincare Tips From The Spa Pros
It's likely been a month or more since you've had the chance to get to a spa. Here are some skincare tips from Spa 400's esthetics team.
Learn How To Solve a Rubix’s Cube Right Now
We can all learn how to do it -- eventually -- from YouTube.
There Are Five Dollar Amounts You Can’t Wage on Jeopardy
Game shows have plenty of rules, but did you know there are rules about what dollar amounts can be bet?
5 Peanut Butter Lover Recipes For Quarantine Cooking
Most of us have become a little more active in the kitchen since the stay-at-home orders were put forth. Today, here's the five recipes that'll blow any peanut butter lover's mind.
This Trick Could Make You A Scratch-Off Lottery Winner
There's one easy trick that could improve your odds of winning a jackpot on a scratch-off lottery ticket.
DIY Dollar Store Dyngus Day Crown
Dyngus Day is here, and like most awesome holidays, there are required accessories. And this year, while we might be celebrating far more intimately with the people we live with, and from far away as we socially distance -- you can easily put together a great DIY Dyngus Day crown.
Free Access To Mental Health App Headspace For New Yorkers
There's a lot for New Yorkers to feel stressed and anxious about right now, and in an effort to support mental health services for residents, meditation app Headspace is making their premium content available for free.
Governor Announces Private Student Loan Relief For New Yorkers
Governor Cuomo announced that he reached a deal with private major student loan services, like Navient, Nelnet, and others to also defer collections, waive late fees, and not report negative numbers to credit agencies.