New York City

Entertaining Kids in NYC: Try the Theater

By on March 22, 2012

Theaters are a great place to take young kids in NYC and the off-off-off Broadway prices can be quite affordable. We just took our newborn, 3 year old and 5 year old to see a production of Puss and Boots at the Galli Theater Company. The kids had an absolute blast and begged to stay [...]

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Visit IT in NYC: Wollman Ice Skating Rink in Central Park

By on December 26, 2011

Wollman Ice Skating rink located in the southern tip of Central Park is a hidden gem for locals or visitors to Manhattan. It is much less crowded and costly than skating at Rockefeller Center, yet it delivers amazing views and a great facility for skaters of all abilities. This winter we signed our 5 and [...]

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NY Event Review: The 10th Annual Biggest Baby Shower

By on November 13, 2011

Sponsored by Big City Moms (www.bigcitymoms.com) and TheBump.com, this is THE party to go to for expectant moms and new parents in NYC. Last Monday, I got the opportunity to attend and had an absolute blast. I attended this huge shower event five years ago and I am so impressed with how it has evolved [...]

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Vis-IT Saratoga Springs: Reviewing a Weekend Family Destination

By on September 29, 2011
Saratoga Race Track (NYRA, Adam Coglianese)

Saratoga Springs, New York is located just 45 minutes north of Albany and less than 4 hours from New York City and Boston.  My family has been visiting family and friends in the area for years and we never run out of things to do all year round. For history and nature-loving families, visit the [...]

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Vis-IT Cooperstown: Reviewing a Weekend Family Destination

By on September 4, 2011

Nestled in the foothills of the Northern Catskills of New York, the village of Cooperstown is a perfect weekend family escape. Probably most widely known for being the home of the National Museum of Baseball, there is this and so much more for family members of all ages. Located in Otsego County, Cooperstown is 70 [...]

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Favor-IT Summer Escape: NYC Playground Packing Checklist

By on June 25, 2011

It’s officially summer time in the city! Hooray! Although I must admit it’s not as much fun being a mommy on summer break, as it was being a kid. But I’ve found it can be a lot more fun if I plan accordingly. We make almost daily excursions to local NYC playgrounds and if I [...]

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Calling All N.Y.C-Area Mom Fashionistas!

By on March 2, 2011

PLAYTIME NEW YORK, the organizer of an international tradeshow for children’s clothing, shoes, accessories, baby gear, toys, deco/design products, and maternity, debuts a pop-up shop designer sample sale open to the public in Soho for this weekend only. WHEN? March 5-7 (9am – 6pm, 5pm the last day) WHERE? SoHo’s 82 Mercer (82 Mercer Street [...]

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How Sweet IT Is: Adventures at Dylan’s Candy Bar

By on March 1, 2011

Dylan Lauren (Designer Ralph’s little girl) is the equivalent of Willy Wonka for today’s generation.  Her three-story candy emporium located on the Upper Eastside of Manhattan is a treat for all your senses. My daughter and I spent the afternoon smelling freshly spun cotton candy, spotting gummy candies encased in the store’s Lucite staircases, and [...]

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Dispatch from Toy Fair 2011 – Part Deux

By on February 22, 2011

After hours walking the aisles of Toy Fair 2011, here is my long-awaited picks of my favorite new (or new to me) toys. – Jill 1) Giant Microbes by Drew Oliver – Stuffed animals that look like tiny microbes – only a million times actual size.  Pick one up for your child to stress the [...]

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Dispatch from Toy Fair 2011

By on February 18, 2011

I got a chance to attend the 108th American International Toy Fair in New York City earlier this week. Billed as the largest toy trade show in the Western Hemisphere, I felt like a mommy spy checking out the inventory amongst toy store buyers from around the globe.  We’ll be highlighting more of the cool [...]

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