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
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
