Posts Tagged ‘family activities’
Written by Carol Cain on 23 August 2010
As far as aquariums go, I will admit that the New York Aquarium isn’t the most awesome one I’ve ever been too, but I do support the Wildlife Conservation Society’s efforts to educate our community about preservation of wildlife and in their efforts to build support to continue to do so. Plus, if you find
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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 29 May 2010
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
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Written by Carol Cain on 15 May 2010
Join us for Hebrew National’s Better-Than-A-Picnic Picnic on Saturday, May 22nd from 11:30 am – 3:30 pm at the Randall’s Island Park - Central Fields by Scylla Park.
Last year we went to the Hebrew National picnic and it was a blast! I am excited to be going back, and this time as a co-host! The
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Written by Carol Cain on 26 April 2010
This past weekend the family and I ventured two hours out of NYC to Woodloch Pines Resort, a family destination located in Hawley, PA owned by the Kiesandahl family for 52 years. John Kiesandahl took over the business from his mother and father, Mary and the late Harry Kiesandahl, and has successfully maintained the ideal
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Written by Carol Cain on 22 April 2010
Today was a wonderful day in New York City. Earth Day in NY has been warm and sunny and cheerful. A freshness of Spring is back in the air. We even experienced some April showers for a brief moment, but not too long after the sun was shining bright again.
I made my way downtown. Specifically
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Written by Carol Cain on 17 April 2010
Recently, a darling friend invited me to join her on a little play date excursion to the Bronx. I know you’re thinking, “Why the Bronx?”. But really, if you haven’t discovered all the Bronx has to offer, than you are truly missing out. Because among many things, it offers the serenity of the peaceful neighborhood
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Written by Carol Cain on 16 March 2010
As part of our 30 Rock Affinia Package recently, we got passes to the NBC Studio tours in Rockefeller Center. NBC Studios, formerly an RCA radio network, formed in 1926 as the vision of Russion immigrant and successful businessman, David Sarnoff. The tour takes us through the history of this amazing enterprise, born and bred
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Written by Carol Cain on 12 March 2010
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
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Written by Carol Cain on 08 March 2010
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
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