‘Cool Finds’ Articles

Starting the week of May 14 2011, the skin care company Kiehl’s Since 1851 will embark on a partnership with Share Our Strength, a national nonprofit that is ending childhood hunger in America by connecting children with nutritious food they need to lead healthy, active lives. NYCityMama readers can participate at the Kiehl’s Flagship store [Continue]

I have said it once, and I’ll say it again, Disney is a wonderful place for anyone who visits, but for kids it is magical! Thanks to the generous hospitality of Hanes, I was invited to Disney to meet and mingle with the other members of the Comfort Crew. Also invited was my family. This [Continue]

When I first walked out of the Broadhurst Theater after watching a performance of “Baby It’s You“, the Broadway musical featuring what is said to be the first American girl group, The Shirelles, I felt happy and energized by so many great oldies this show covers. Just minutes before, the theater was standing in ovation [Continue]

In honor of Earth Day, Kiehl’s Since 1851, the venerable New York-based purveyor of fine quality skin and hair care is pleased to announce a Limited Edition Label Art series, where 100% of net proceeds will benefit the Waterkeeper Alliance a charity long supported by Kiehl’s for the past 30 years. This grassroots advocacy organization, [Continue]

In 2009 my husband and I were introduced to Loving Day, an annual event that celebrates interracial marriage and helps to remind us of the very important criminal case that stood for love, fought against racism in this country, and changed history forever. The Loving Day celebrations were especially moving to my Irish/Scottish husband and [Continue]

One can always expect to see big things happening at the American Museum of Natural History, with the larger than life exhibits and wonderful educational and interactive programs. But from April 16 to January 2, 2012, the museum will host something even bigger, all around theories of what the life of some of The World’s Largest [Continue]

After a sold-out run,the highly acclaimed You’ve Got Hate Mail returns to the Triad Theatre (158 West 72 St.) with performances every Friday night at 7 p.m. (starting March 18). In You’ve Got Hate Mail, love “bytes” all when an extra-marital affair goes horribly wrong, thanks to a juicy e-mail left sitting on a desktop. [Continue]

So often I hear parents tell me how they can’t do certain things they love or go to plays they enjoy as much anymore because they have kids. Not only are the logistic of arranging to have care for your children -so that you can go out- annoying and time consuming, it can also be [Continue]

This week started a bit on the rough side, as if loosing an hour to daylight savings wasn’t enough, my family and I got hit with a 24-hour virus that left me feeling a tad out of sorts till only a day ago. It was time to get out of the apartment. Breathe some fresh [Continue]

When I think of the West Village, I think of many things: bars, music, NYU, Washington Square Park. Though there are a few great eateries near by, not very many are on the area’s busy 8th Street. Here one can surely find food, but nothing really worth bragging about, and least alone recommending to out [Continue]