"Go outside your comfort zone. You will find a whole new world out there! Don't forget to laugh at yourself. Just have fun and smile when you can." About the Interview In this episode of Hilary Topper on Air, Hilary speaks with her children, Zoey and Derek Topper, about the...
Wine Tips For Your New Year’s Eve Party
Italy is an amazing place to visit. The scenery is gorgeous, the food is fantastic and the wine is incredible. So when I received these tips from Debi Mazar, actress and wine connoisseur, I wanted to share with you, especially this time of year. P.S. This wine rocks and is...
A Routine Run that Put Our Lives In Perspective
During one of my early morning bike rides, a woman pulled over across the street and beckoned me. “Have you seen a French bulldog?” she yelled, her eyes teary. “He’s missing.” I couldn’t help her, and as she drove away, I pictured everyone in her household anxiously searching for the...
Parent or Social Parent?
Did you know that more than 69% of parents are “friends” with their children on social networking sites? Social networking sites appear to be shifting toward updates on family events and news, rather than meeting new people. Social Parent was created with this idea in mind. It has the...
It’s My Son’s 16th Birthday…
A few weeks ago, I shared my thoughts on why boys don’t celebrate their “Handsome 16” like girls celebrate their Sweet 16. If you missed it, check it out here. Since then, I’ve been reflecting on how big this milestone is—for both the teen and their parents. And now… it’s...
Not Just Another Long Island Greek Restaurant…
I was sitting with my son in Pete's Pitaria Restaurant in Island Park. My son was doing his AP Euro homework (btw, this course just doesn't let up with the work) and I was sitting watching Leo, the owner, and his staff running around the back making falafels, gyros and...
My Mother, My Best Friend…
My mother passed away on Friday, June 1st. These past few days have been very hard for me and I know it's not going to be easier for a long time. I wanted to share the eulogy I read at my mother's funeral. She was so such an incredible person...
How to Celebrate Your 50th Birthday
Today's my birthday. It's not just any birthday, it's my 50th birthday. And you know what? I'm okay with it. When I was 48 and 49, I was having a real rough time thinking about turning 50. Fifty is so old! How could I be turning 50? Have I done...
The Laurel Luncheonette
The Laurel Luncheonette has been a Long Beach icon since I can remember. When I was growing up, my family and I would go there for special family dinners. My mother would talk about how she would go there as a young woman and meet my dad there for dates....
Are You Still Having Kids?
The other day, I was getting on an elevator and a family of seven was getting off. There was a mother, father, four young children, the oldest being seven, and a newborn. The family quickly got off the elevator and I got in. Wow, I thought, it’s amazing that people...