‘Cool Finds’ Articles
Written by Carol Cain on 22 July 2010
Share Our Strength, a national nonprofit working to end childhood hunger in the US by 2015is hosting a fundraiser in partnership with Fairway Markets that I hope you will take part in.
The “Pledge A Baguette” to Share Our Strength will take place this coming Friday, July 23rd and Saturday, July 24th. Fairway Markets pledge that for
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Written by Carol Cain on 12 July 2010
During our visit to Nashville, TN our friend Carrie let us know about a wonderful cupcake shop that had opened up in the area of Germantown a few years ago worth checking out. We went to The Cupcake Collection and had a chance to connect with the owner Mignon Francois, a New Orleans transplant who
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Written by Carol Cain on 10 July 2010
On the next stop of our 2010 Road Trip Adventure, after a day of activities in Washington, DC and an awesome couple of nights at Alexandria, VA, we made our way to Williamsburg, VA. I had hoped that we would able to stay longer so that we could go to Colonial Williamsburg, but we only
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Written by Carol Cain on 06 July 2010
Our 2010 Road Trip Adventure has begun!
It was a bit tricky at first. The day before we headed out our car failed us. So we ran to the nearest Hertz and rented what we could afford: a sedan. No DVD, no GPS system, no technology to entertain the kids! But we’ve been there before. Only
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Written by Carol Cain on 01 July 2010
On an early Sunday morning, when only the ambitious and coffee-driven where out of bed, my 12 year old son and I set out to Chelsea Pier for a sailing lesson.
As part of my review package* we had been sent two study guides, one for each of us to familiarize ourselves with some of the
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Written by Carol Cain on 27 June 2010
Exciting news! Lego is opening up shop at Rockefeller Center here in New York City. Grand opening ceremonies will take place from Thursday, June 29th through July 1.
Lego organizers have been busy working and putting together all the final details for the grand event and I had the opportunity to get a sneak peak into
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Written by Carol Cain on 21 June 2010
The world renowned boys’ choir of the Principality, known as The Little Singers of Monaco, will visit NYC and host two free concerts on July 7 and 8, 2010. The free performances will be held:
Wednesday, July 7, 2010 at 6:00PM
Church of the Holy Family
315 East 47th Street
Thursday, July 8, 2010 at 6:00PM
St Bartholomew’s Church
325 Park
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Written by Carol Cain on 19 June 2010
Ah, Summer. It is upon us. So many, many things to see and do here in NYC. No matter how hot the day, if you’re not at favorite NY beach, you will definitely find a way to keep busy.
As you know, as far as museums go, one of my favorites is El Museo del Barrio.
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Written by Carol Cain on 18 June 2010
In New York come September with family or friends, or both? Then you are in for a treat!
Broadway.com/Groups is declaring September “back to Broadway” month with special savings and offers for groups at some of Broadway’s most popular musicals. September Specials begin on September 7 and run throughout the month, except where noted, and
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Written by Carol Cain on 14 June 2010
My love for travel, especially travel with my family in tow, comes from the fact that almost always I come away with a new dimension of me and of my kids. The more unique the trip, the more opportunities I have to discover something new about all of us. Thus, those are usually the trips
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