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
Listen I am FAR from a germ-a-phobe. I let Max eat dirt. As long as it’s DIRT and not NYC sludge. There is a difference. I try to prevent putting deadly germs in mouth. Plus, it’s cold/flu season, so let’s all do each other a favor and just remember to try and keep the germs at bay. We are already surrounded by rats, cockroaches, green toxic liquids dripping out of… 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
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
Confession: Maximo will be two years old next month and he has never worn sunglasses. Maybe it’s the fact that they aren’t very fashionable for kids, or the fact that as a toddler he’ll just take them and toss into the dirty streets of New York making it yet one more thing I just have to carry and disinfect. **Shutter** However, after being invited and attending a webinar from The… 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
“I participated in an Influencer Activation Program on behalf ofMom Central Consulting for Isis Wallet. I received a promotional item to facilitate my review.” If there is one thing I have perfected as a mom in NYC, it’s carrying the least amount of things possible. I have researched and found the lightest stroller for hauling up and down the subway (UppaBaby G-Lite if you’re wondering), how to pack the minimalist diaper… 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
I am sure you’ve noticed that I am bit obsessed with taking photos of Max. It’s not just the mom in me, I used to LOVE taking tons of photos before smart phones and digital cameras even existed. Yes, I have photo album after photo album full of college printed images. Printed? haha – YES! Remember when we used to print photos? Anyways, my latest project has been creating this… Keep Reading
