Tag Archives: christmas

JFKLAX, Meet SAN

Posted on July 13, 2011 by miriamandellyn

So it’s been two weeks since Ellyn moved to San Diego, and while she’s not having second thoughts – have you seen the beaches? – now that she’s sort of settled, she has a few questions. Fortunately, it’s just a … Continue reading →

Posted in Cohabitation, Family, Holidays, Los Angeles, New York, San Diego | Tagged APARTMENT, boyfriend advice, California, christmas, cohabitation, cost of living, DRIVING, East Coast, ellyn rice, family, la jolla, Los Angeles, los feliz, miriam datskovsky, Monica Geller, New York, Philadelphia, relationship advice, transplants, West Coast | Leave a comment

Please Help Me Not Kill My Boyfriend, Wii and iPod Edition

Posted on December 29, 2010 by miriamandellyn

Dear Ellyn, Bryan and I don’t listen to the same music at all. I listen to She & Him and mainly songs I hear on Grey’s Anatomy and then download on iTunes. He listens to some angry punk stuff… actually … Continue reading →

Posted in Cohabitation, Sports | Tagged 20something, ADVICE, boyfriend advice, boyfriends, Boys II Men, christmas, cohabitation, ellyn rice, Grey's Anatomy, miriam datskovsky, music, punk, relationship advice, relationships, She & Him, tennis, Wii, Wimbledon | Leave a comment

A Jewish Girl's Love Affair With Santa Claus

Posted on December 27, 2010 by miriamdatskovsky

When I was twenty-one, I fell in love with Santa Claus. Growing up Orthodox Jewish, my initial understanding of Christmas was that it was a goyishe holiday that put us chosen kids at an unholy disadvantage because it involved majorly … Continue reading →

Posted in Childhood, Family, Holidays | Tagged Bruce Almighty, christmas, family, holidays, Judaism, Love Actually, miriam datskovsky, presents, Santa Claus | 1 Comment

Handling Holiday Hassles Part II

Posted on December 20, 2010 by ricellyn

5 days ’til Christmas… for some of you, that makes your heart rate increase and your palms sweat. But do not fear. I advise here on even more holiday gripes so you can keep your sanity and make it to … Continue reading →

Posted in Family, Holidays, Religion | Tagged 2011, advertising, ADVICE, APARTMENT, bell ringers, christmas, commercials, corporate America, ellyn rice, family, gifts, holidays, miriam datskovsky, moms, santa hat, siblings | 2 Comments

Here's a Holiday Tip… or 20.

Posted on December 13, 2010 by ricellyn

Before you start complaining about how many people you need to shop for and spend your hard-earned money on this holiday season, be thankful you don’t also have to include 20 doormen. (I know, I know, it’s better to give … Continue reading →

Posted in Holidays, New York | Tagged APARTMENT, christmas, concierge, doorman, ellyn rice, gifts, hanukkah, holidays, miriam datskovsky, New York, New York City, NYC, penthouse, presents, ramen noodles, resident staff, tipping, tipping etiquette, tips, trump plaza | 1 Comment

It's Hanukkah. Is My Shiksa Showing?

Posted on December 2, 2010 by ricellyn

Basically, I was raised Methodist, and I’m from a really small town in Pennsylvania (and by small I mean there are no Jewish people. We had one kid that was brought up by atheists, and the rest of us made … Continue reading →

Posted in Family, Holidays, Religion | Tagged adam sandler, antiochus, boyfriends, christmas, cohabitation, dreidel, ellyn rice, hanukkah, holidays, jesus, latkes, maccabees, menorah, Methodist, miriam datskovsky, rabbi, Sex and The City, thanksgiving | 1 Comment

Handling Holiday Hassles and Headaches

Posted on November 29, 2010 by ricellyn

We asked what your holiday gripes were, and you responded with complaints. Now I will advise on how to keep your sanity during this holly jolly season…that is, if you survived Thanksgiving. Roberta: So much to do, not enough time. … Continue reading →

Posted in Family, Holidays | Tagged ADVICE, christmas, christmas carols, ellyn rice, giblets, hanukkah, holidays, iPod, lists, Little Drummer Boy, miriam datskovsky, relatives, texts, thanksgiving, turkey | 1 Comment

Please Help Me Not Kill My Boyfriend, Thanksgiving Edition

Posted on November 23, 2010 by miriamandellyn

Dear Miriam, Holidays are doubly stressful when you’re in a couple. Shaun and I have to celebrate with four families in three states (since both of our parents are divorced), plus visit home friends within a very short span of … Continue reading →

Posted in Cohabitation, Family, Holidays | Tagged ADVICE, boyfriend advice, boyfriends, christmas, cooking, DRIVING, ellyn rice, food, Friends, hanukkah, miriam datskovsky, moms, presents, thanksgiving, tofurkey, vegetarian | 3 Comments

Brrrr! It's Cold Season in NY

Posted on November 4, 2010 by ricellyn

Autumn in New York. It sounds so romantic and whimsical. You picture carriage rides through Central Park, proper ladies in the latest Burberry walking their charming little dogs with rhinestone collars through the colorful leaves, hot apple cider from the … Continue reading →

Posted in Holidays, Los Angeles, New York | Tagged autumn, Burberry, central park, christmas, cold, ellyn rice, fall, holidays, Los Angeles, New York, NYC, rockefeller center, shopping, weather, whining | 1 Comment