Listen – you all KNOW I am totally not creative. Seriously, I can cook, I can play football with the boys, and I love to explore the city (and the world) with Maximo – but throwing a party, costumes, decorations and beyond throw me into a tailspin. Someone bring the Xanex. And I hate Halloween. Really. I do. Because I have to come UP with these awful Halloween costume ideas… Keep Reading
Pregnant? New mom? You’ll want to join me on November 1st at the Brooklyn BabyFEST in Greenpoint (Brooklyn). This one-day expo is packed with all the newest products, tips and seminars to help you ease into parenthood. It’s amazing how fast the parenting industry changes – things I thought were innovative when Maximo was born are now ancient! Gah! Here’s what to expect at the Brooklyn BabyFEST: 1. Exhibitors showcasing… Keep Reading
In a city full of things to do, it’s sometimes hard to actually find something TO DO. That sounds impossible I know, unless you live here – then you get it. NYC is like Goldilocks and the three bears – it’s too far, it’s too many transfers, it’s too small for strollers, it’s too many stairs and no elevator. Realize, that I actually live 15 MINUTES from Manhattan and I… Keep Reading
One of our favorite things to do in October with the kids is picking out the pumpkin they will take home and carve. There are tons of events coming up (see my list of 10 best on Mommy Nearest here) where you can grab one, but it’s a lot more fun to head out to a patch, get a little dirty and claim your own. Here are our favorite places… Keep Reading
The New York Botanical Garden is always transforming their space into mini wonderlands for the children to explore. For Halloween, they go all out and decorate their children’s garden with tons of carved pumpkins and festive gourds. Here’s why you’ll want to make time to check it out before the end of October. What to expect Visitors are greeted with tons of pumpkins and fall decorations to look at as soon… Keep Reading
We took a day trip to uncover the historic life and summer home of the Vanderbilt’s on the northern tip of Long Island. The mansion is bursting with history, artifacts, spectacular views, and even their own multi-million dollar planetarium. Here’s why you’ll want to add it to your must-do list: Tour the house The mansion is a history lesson in itself. Everything has been preserved exactly like it would have been if… Keep Reading
One of the coolest things about being a kid in New York City is having a host of awesome playgrounds right in your backyard. Whether they’ve been created by famous designers or inspired by a nearby museum exhibit, many of our city’s playgrounds boast more than your average slides and swings. Here are ten nyc playgrounds to check out before the summer ends! 1. Ancient Playground in Central Park There are… Keep Reading
Every year I take an annual trip to the Caribbean with my girlfriends. No kids. No dads. And every year it feels like I get backlash for doing so. I don’t see it outright (no one is calling me a bad mother on Facebook!), but I can feel the judgement every time someone doesn’t like a photo of me on the beach sans my son. Why is that? And when did it… Keep Reading
One of my favorite things about summer in the city are the many free outdoor movie series that take place in parks all across the city. I’ve picked my favorites for kids, but you can click here for a full list of movies near you. (Believe us, they’re all pretty awesome and worth a visit!) Manhattan South Street SeaPort SEE/CHANGE Summer Series We couldn’t be more impressed by the amount of… Keep Reading
I had the privilege of attending the Ford Trends Conference in Detroit last week, and I must say – more companies should hold them. There is always this disconnect between brands and consumers: they don’t understand what women need, parents want, or why people aren’t “liking” their well thought-out Facebook posts. Instead, Ford brings the consumer to them. Opens up their world of automotive, providing a glimpse into the reality… Keep Reading
