‘Beaches’ Archives
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 person who is in the know about anything and [...]
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 out ways to keep her family entertained and [...]
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 the weekend when NYC would experience its first heat wave with [...]
