We have been members of the Wildlife Conservation Society (WCS) since Maximo was born. Until I became a mom, I didn’t realize (or have much interest) in knowing NYC has five – count them – FIVE zoos to visit (Bronx Zoo, the New York Aquarium, Central Park Zoo, Prospect Park Zoo & Queens Zoo), Our Favorite Zoos The Bronx Zoo was my ultimate favorite because I would drive up to… Keep Reading
City living can either be amazing or awful. Some days it’s both. But one thing that will ruin your day faster than a diaper blowout with no baby wipes in your bag is not preparing in advance for getting around the city with your little one in tow. Public transportation is here to help you navigate the city easily, though, not always effortlessly—especially when you find yourself carrying a stroller,… Keep Reading
One of the best Broadway shows for kids just opened this past weekend (and is running on Saturdays and Sundays through March 8)! Can Do Duck: The Musical—a new show for kids that has one of the most uplifting and positive messages we’ve seen in awhile! (Don’t say we didn’t warn you to bring some tissues.) Here’s why you’ll want to grab a ticket to this musical playing at the… Keep Reading
You may have heard of it, or walked past it on the way to the American Museum of Natural History, but here’s why this is one of Maximo’s favorite new places to venture and explore – perfect for a rainy or snowy afternoon! After a major renovation in 2011, the New-York Historical Society is now a prime destination for families visiting the Upper West Side. Inside, kids and parents can… Keep Reading
If you’re a “new” New Yorker, or just coming to visit, one of the most overlooked winter activities are the outdoor ice skating rinks – most are open through March (not just for the holidays!) If you want to avoid lines or go after the tourists have left, try visiting one of these during the week or after January. Also, many of these open really early in the year, so… Keep Reading
Ahhh the holidays in NYC – what a great time to live here (if you can tune out all the tourists). The trick to being a local is to enjoy all the holiday stuff before or when tourists won’t be there. Seriously, I’ve even been to see Santa at Macy’s without waiting in line with NO HELP or VIP. I am not going to give away the secret sauce, so… Keep Reading
The Big Apple Circus is back in town with their newest show, Metamorphosis—and Maximo can’t stop raving about it. He was mesmerized the entire show so much we’re planning a second trip to watch it coming up in December! The production, which runs through January 11, 2015 under the tents at Lincoln Center’s Damrosch Park, has everything from flying trapeze tricks to magic to a live-animal carousel. Here’s why you’ll want to grab… Keep Reading
It’s pretty cold out today, so that means we’re getting closer to those long days cooped up inside – Halloween may be over – but that’s still a pretty scary thought. So, here are two of my favorite indoor activities here in Astoria that you might want to keep on your radar for those colder days ahead! Bounce ‘N Play Astoria We’re always looking for fun new indoor spots in… 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
