‘Latest Adventure’ Archives
Family fun at The Wild Center, Natural History Museum of The Adirondacks
On our recent visit to The Adirondacks, we made a stop at The Wild Center, the Natural History Museum of the area. It was a beautiful Saturday and the sun was shining bright. Normally on days like these the last thing you want to do is be inside, but the museum is designed in such a beautiful way that you can enjoy all it has to offer, while still [...]
NYC Outdoor Restaurants and Sunset Spots [featured on Center'd]
![NYC Outdoor Restaurants and Sunset Spots [featured on Center'd]](http://nycitymama.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/03/img_4815-300x200.jpg "NYC Outdoor Restaurants and Sunset Spots [featured on Center'd]")
Often times when we think of casually enjoying a beautiful sunset on a warm summer's night, we envision ourselves on a beach with a preferred drink in hand. But, when traveling to a beautiful tropical island is not an option, it may serve as some consolation to know you can enjoy the sunset and a drink right here in New York City. Read more [...]
Rent a car for $2/hr from Connect by Hertz during March!
No car in the city, but dying to do some bulk shopping at Cost Co? Or how about just driving across town to run errands and load up on some hard to carry items? Well, don't worry about being seen in grandma's car because for the month of March you can rent a Smart Car from Connect by Hertz for $2 an hour with unlimited mileage. As with all [...]
Spring, St. Patrick’s Day, Easter, & Other Reasons to Love NYC with Kids
Ah, Spring. At least that's what it's feeling like today in New York City. The boys and I set out to enjoy a few hours outside, after what seemed months of hibernation or enduring the cold. As my kids ran and laughed and played with the other kids, and I mingled and chatted with the smiling parents relieved to be out as well, I began to get [...]
Kiehl’s Since 1851 and Equinox Unite!
The most fabu fitness club in New York (found in other cities as well) has entered into an exclusive partnership with the fabu Kiehl’s Since 1851, best known for its ever present quality skin and hair care formulas. As if Equinox members weren't fortunate enough, they now get to enjoy amazing products in their club's locker rooms and for sale [...]
Manhattan Mini Storage Searches for The Most Cluttered Apartment in NYC!
If you follow me on twitter, than you know that one of the things I most tweet about, aside from all the awesomeness to be found in New York City, is the lack of space to store all the awesomeness. And I know I am not alone on this. I've seen my friends' apartments...and they are tiny and a bit chaotic. But now is our chance to regain control [...]
Good Reads on Rainy Days in NYC
Not every rainy day can be filled with outdoor adventures, especially if those days also happen to be school days. I know tons of moms who spend these types of days doing all sorts of cool arts and crafts projects with their kids, and other moms who spend the day baking interesting and fun goodies that engage the child, and other moms that come up [...]
A Parent’s Survival Guide to Navigating Boston
During my recent trip to Atlantis, I had the pleasure of meeting Kim Foley MacKinnon, author of many guidebooks, including Boston for Families, and a fellow travel writer. Kim has authored yet another wonderful book, Boston Baby, A Field Guide for Urban Parents, which brings the best information on Boston to the hands of the families who live [...]
New York City: To Love, To Hate, To Love You
As much as I adore New York, there are moments when I am confronted with the challenges one faces when raising a family in the big city and start feeling like maybe my love is faltering. We all know what they are: the schools, the high rents, the hectic lifestyle. I won't deny it. It's all true. I am currently looking to move to a different [...]
Honoring A Local Toy Maker: Small Town Toys
As most of us know, the International Toy Fair 2010 ended yesterday. I went a few times, even had the awesome opportunity to speak on a panel with a few other fabulous Digital Moms. I saw some really great toys, great educational items for kids, books, and most importantly a wonderful array of travel-friendly toys and games which I will list [...]
