‘Beaches’ Articles

A Few Favorite Beaches Via the Long Island Rail Road

A Few Favorite Beaches Via the Long Island Rail Road

As the weather gets warmer, and the city streets get hotter, my family and I love to go on little beach getaways outside of Manhattan. Our beach destination of choice: Long Island. Even though we have a car, we often find that not driving is not only greener, but easier, especially in the Summer months when Full Article

Luna Park and Coney Island Fun

Luna Park and Coney Island Fun

As I sit and write this post, my skin aches a bit from the hours under the sun, my feet are tired, and my heart is filled with joy, for we chose to spend this day in Coney Island. We met up with our darling friend Raven from Time Out NY Kids and her beautiful daughter Full Article

Weekend Getaway to Tropicana Casino and Resort, Atlantic City

Weekend Getaway to Tropicana Casino and Resort, Atlantic City

Disclosure: This is not a sponsored post. Complimentary accommodations and dining were provided courtesy of Tropicana Casino and Resort. The views and opinions expressed here are strictly my own. For more information please refer to the disclosure page. Every once in awhile it’s nice to get out of the city and do something fun. My family Full Article

Great Kills Park and Beach, Staten Island, NY

Great Kills Park and Beach, Staten Island, NY

Sun. Finally. After weeks of rain and cloudiness the sun was out, bright and warm for everyone to enjoy, with no imminent threat of rain in the forecast. NYCity Mama had been itching to try a new beach, and she wanted to head to Staten Island for the occasion.  So she consulted her friend, and a Full Article

Orchard Beach/Lickety Split, City Island, Bronx, NY

Orchard Beach/Lickety Split, City Island, Bronx, NY

It was hot.  NYCity Mama’s husband wanted to go to the beach.  Thing is, this idea of his was spontaneous, and anyone who has children knows that “spontaneity” is not easy to pull off.  But anyone who knows Mama also knows that she is always up for a challenge, especially when it comes to figuring Full Article

Ipswich, MA/Richardson’s Ice Cream

Ipswich, MA/Richardson’s Ice Cream

A few weeks ago, NYCity Mama had made plans for her and the family to visit their friends R. and P. and their beautiful baby A. near Boston, MA.  They had been there once before and were excited to see them again.  What she didn’t know at the time was that this weekend would be Full Article

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