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
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
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
I participated in a Blog Blast on behalf of Mom Central for Urbini. I received information from Urbini to facilitate my post as well as a promotional item to thank me for my participation. I always wanted to be an international journalist. After I completed my Masters, I almost jetted off to Africa for a three-month stint in Cape Town to cover children soldiers of the Congo. True story. I… 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 wrote this review while participating in a campaign for Mom Central Consulting on behalf of Genworth. I attended a live event and received a promotional item to thank me for participating.” None of us want to admit that we’re getting older. At 33 I see a lot more babies and weddings instead of drunken selfies on my Facebook feed. The scary fact? 65 is considered the age of retirement… Keep Reading
We love the West Village, and newbie Teich Toys gives us just one more reason to visit. Allison Teich McGown and JJ McGowan, the husband and wife team behind Teich Design, a men and women’s fashion retail boutique, have expanded their business to include a new circus-themed toy store for kids ages newborn to 12. Toys for the Kid In All of Us As the mom of a three-year-old, Allison knew… Keep Reading
One thing I’ve learned in the eleven months since Maximo was born is that you can only go so long before children get stir crazy. Well, maybe it’s just that my kid has inherited my stir-craziness. Or maybe it’s the fact that 99% of NYC homes are the size of shoe boxes. Whatever the cause, Maximo has to get outside at least once a day and burn some energy. When… Keep Reading
Originally published on MommyNearest.com. I remember thinking – how COOL is Maximo going to be with a birth certificate that says Manhattan? Mine says Greenville, PA. Yeah, exactly. Being pregnant and having a baby in NYC is very nostalgic. You think about all the amazing things they’ll get to see growing up, you get to stop at every street cart on the walk home to taste the pizza, pretzels, waffles,… Keep Reading
