Archive for November, 2009

Today is an exciting day!  Today, November 30, begins the day of drawings for amazing prizes to help support the cause for Passports with Purpose. We are joining forces to help support American Assistance for Cambodia (AAfC) an independent, nonprofit organization dedicated to improving opportunities for the youth and rural poor in Cambodia. Our [Continue]

I am in heaven. Thanksgiving came and went, and that in itself was an awesome time for our little family unit. But what I love the most right after Thanksgiving is going to a Christmas tree farm, searching for that one special tree, cutting it down, and bringing it home. Last year we drove out [Continue]

Cappellini, the Italian giant in all that is contemporary, unique, and beautiful in furniture design is most celebrated by New Yorkers for the experience that is visiting their flagship store in Soho. The store’s sleek design, complimented by the art pieces available to us from famous international giants such as Jasper Morrison, Tom Dixon, [Continue]

I have a lot to be thankful for, though at times I may forget. This morning was not one of those moments. Thanksgiving at NYCityMama’s 2009 from NYCityMama on Vimeo. Your email:  [Continue]

Thanksgiving is here and the season of giving has officially begun. As we think about the many reasons we have to be thankful, whether it be our health, our loved ones, or the opportunities set before us, it’s also a good time to think about the many ways we can give back to others less [Continue]

Among the many amazing things that happen in New York City during the Holidays, attracting tourists from all over the world, the biggest attraction of all are the various holiday window displays exhibited throughout.  And few windows draw the crowds like Saks Fifth Avenue.  Every year tourists and residents alike line up for hours to [Continue]

One day as we were walking around the beautiful Rockefeller Center we came across a place that no little boy, or girl, who loves fire trucks could ever resist: The FDNY Fire Zone. Located on 51 St, right next to Radio City Music Hall, the FDNY Fire Zone is not only a fun place for [Continue]

New York City is full of incredible, breathtaking landmarks. For a lover of New York like myself, walking down the streets of the amazing city can be an incredibly spiritual experience.  Especially when surrounded by such great architecture. One of the most recognizable and historical architectural landscapes in the city, visited by thousands of [Continue]

This morning we got up, with a tall to do list.  Tons of exciting things going on as the holidays approach.  We started off with a visit to Rockefeller Center for some locomotive fun, and after a bit, my 4 year old and I made our way to one of my favorite children and family [Continue]

I love staying in hotels.  I don’t always necessarily stay in luxury hotels, especially now that I often travel with kids in tow. But there have been those moments when I have had the pleasure of experiencing that part of the New York life, whether it be for an anniversary, or a wedding, or just [Continue]