Archive for May, 2011

Today I woke up to a lovely surprise from Parent & Child Magazine. They have this wonderful, free iPad application for their magazine (check it out for download here) which they recently launched, and where we can expect to see many of the great things that as their readers, whether old or new, we have [Continue]

It’s nice to know that not every hotel in New York is located in the middle of the hustling, bustling sections of the city and that there are in fact some great hotel names that we know and love in quieter parts of town. These not only provide visitors with a better feel of the [Continue]

I love scavenger hunts. I especially love scavenger hunts in New York City. The city is so rich of information and history that finding clues can be both fun AND educational. If this is something you enjoy as well, or would like to try out with your family, than you can help celebrate The Scholastic [Continue]

Of all the things I am willing to do to “try it all” in New York City, themed restaurants are not really one of them. Places like Planet Hollywood or Jekyll and Hyde cross the line of “too touristy” for me, and this is coming from a New Yorker who goes to Times Square for [Continue]

Not too long ago, I ventured out to enjoy a beautiful New York City day and take in the sites of The Cloisters Museum. I did so by enjoying my Go USA Card, a Smart Destinations product. It proved to be affordable, convenient, and easy to use. To further compliment the traveler’s experience, Smart Destinations [Continue]

This was the start of my Mother’s Day. I couldn’t have been happier. It takes more than just giving birth to make a good mother. The hardest part is what follows. I am not perfect, and I am often full of doubt of my decisions in this role. I don’t always speak love or give [Continue]

Take out your forks, get ready to feast, while simultaneosly helping in a great cause – education. Taste of Tribeca invites food, arts and wine lovers alike to the annual school fundraiser. On Saturday, May 21, 2011 The Taste of Tribeca (TOT) will celebrate over 65 of the chefs and restaurants from lower Manhattan from [Continue]

Preferred Hotel Group has just announced it’s “Preferred Family,” program,  a certified collection of hotels and resorts that go beyond family-friendly. Preferred Family enables parents to evaluate a hotel based on specific age groups, services and offerings and match it against their family’s own needs and interests, from planning a [Continue]

UPDATE: Due to the inclement weather forecast for this Wednesday the Zagat Food Truck Frenzy will be moved  to Monday, May 23. Purchased tickets will automatically transfer to next Monday when we hope there will be sunny skies and warm weather! New Date: Monday, May 23, 2011 from 12:00 PM – 3:00 PM (ET) Location: Zagat Food Truck Frenzy [Continue]

There’s always something exciting about being able to purchase the food you and your family eat directly from the farm. It not only helps support local farms, but also encourages and reinforces a healtheir lifestyle and eating habits. Too bad we don’t have too many farms in New York City. The closest we can get [Continue]