As we grow, the items that entertain Maximo change as well. In honor of our first train trip to Baltimore/DC this weekend, I thought I would share the five essential items that go us through with ease – yes EASE! These can keep a curious toddler busy for hours, AND they’re compact so they travel easy when you need to pack light. 1. Tiggly These four little shapes pack up… Keep Reading
This past weekend we were invited to head back to Pennsylvania to play in the snow at a resort that’s slipped my radar. You all know I am the biggest fan of spontaneous weekend adventures, so when I heard Woodloch Resort in the Poconos – I knew I had to check it out! The Moms, Denise and Melissa, planned the cutest little getaway with other NYC families we know so… Keep Reading
Traveling with toddlers (or kids of any age) is a real science. You can’t just jump in a car and hope for the best. It takes a lot of strategic planning. Since I’ve been traveling to Pittsburgh and back from New York City about every other month since Max was born, I have a lot of tips and takeaways to help make the long distance car ride much more enjoyable… Keep Reading
I participated in a campaign on behalf of Mom Central Consulting (#MC) for Urbini. I received a product sample to facilitate my review and as a thank you for participating. Strollers. Fall is our favorite time of year to get out and explore as much as possible – the weather is cool, the scenery is spectacular, and you just seem to discover so much more. If you’ve been following along,… 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
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
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
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
You know the “itch.” That feeling you get when you’ve been in New York City for too many days in a row and all you can think about is getting away for a few days. I know that feeling all too well! While flying off to Paris or Mexico for the weekend isn’t usually a realistic option, there are tons of family-friendly destinations that are within five hours of the… Keep Reading
I love NYC. I do. But if you’re here for multiple days on end, you get a little, eh, angry. I think it’s a New Yorker’s right to bust some balls here and there, but sometimes you catch yourself a little over-the-edge. If you decided to have a three-day staycation, here are 7 Signs you need to escape the city today and take a quick day trip: 1. You catch… Keep Reading
