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Top 5 Family Activities in NYC for Movie Lovers
Wednesday, April 17, 2013 – 8:00 am | One Comment
Top 5 Family Activities in NYC for Movie Lovers

My family loves movies.  In fact, my husband and son have a tradition to see every kids movie as it comes out, then get their favorites on DVD.  My son is constantly watching release dates …

Photo Friday – Our Very Own Blue Man in Ithaca, NY
Friday, August 31, 2012 – 10:00 am | No Comment
Photo Friday – Our Very Own Blue Man in Ithaca, NY

This was taken at the children’s museum: Sciencenter in Ithaca, NY, which turned out to be super fun!  The percussion pipes reminded us of the Blue Man Group, and we ended up taking Coop to …

Christmas in NYC: Time to Start Planning!
Thursday, October 27, 2011 – 6:35 am | No Comment
Christmas in NYC: Time to Start Planning!

It’s time to start thinking about the holidays!  Who’s up for Christmas in NYC?  Count me in!  Here are some great holiday events from NYC Vacation Experts at nyctrip.com. 
Thanksgiving through New Year’s Eve, New …

The Big Apple Circus Storms Manhattan
Wednesday, January 5, 2011 – 2:13 am | No Comment
The Big Apple Circus Storms Manhattan

Ladies and Gentlemen, Children of All Ages!!!!   Welcome to the Big Apple Circus!!
This is the 31st year for this wonderful circus and this edition, and is entitled Dance On.

Top 5 Ski Resorts for Families
Thursday, December 17, 2009 – 1:38 am | 10 Comments
Top 5 Ski Resorts for Families

Heading to a ski resort is a favorite family vacation in late winter.  Travelocity Senior Editor, Genevieve Shaw Brown, shares her top family-friendly ski resorts and what each ski area offers so you can choose the best one for …

Win 4 Tickets to Kid-Friendly Broadway Show, Finian’s Rainbow!
Tuesday, November 17, 2009 – 1:09 am | 30 Comments
Win 4 Tickets to Kid-Friendly Broadway Show, Finian’s Rainbow!

I am frequently asked, “Which Broadway shows are kid-friendly?”   Finian’s Rainbow has not only helped me answer that question, but is offering a free family 4-pack of tickets to one of my lucky readers!!  (details below)
 Kids …

Atlantic Antic 2009 in Brooklyn is Filled with Kid-Friendly Activities
Wednesday, September 30, 2009 – 1:35 am | No Comment
Atlantic Antic 2009 in Brooklyn is Filled with Kid-Friendly Activities

The Atlantic Antic, celebrating its 35th year, is scheduled for October 4, 2009 from 10am-6pm. This quintessential Brooklyn festival spans 10 blocks — from Hicks Street to Fourth Avenue, passing through Brooklyn Heights, Cobble Hill, …

Fun Fall Family Activities in Prospect Park, Brooklyn, NY
Monday, September 28, 2009 – 1:06 am | One Comment
Fun Fall Family Activities in Prospect Park, Brooklyn, NY

Huge Thank You to Eugene at the Prospect Park Alliance for sharing the fall schedule of events for October at the park!!   Check out the interactive park map, to help plan your outing!
Directions and locations …

Apple and Pumpkin Picking in Granite Springs, NY
Thursday, September 24, 2009 – 1:58 am | No Comment
Apple and Pumpkin Picking in Granite Springs, NY

Local mom Sara Lise Raff shares what she loves about Stuart’s Fruit Farm.   The New York State Century Farm award winner is home to the sixth generation of Stuarts who work the 200+ acres of …

Fun Fall Family Activity: Apples, Pumpkins, and Corn Maze at Critz Farms in Cazenovia, NY
Saturday, September 19, 2009 – 1:42 am | No Comment
Fun Fall Family Activity: Apples, Pumpkins, and Corn Maze at Critz Farms in Cazenovia, NY

Fall is the time for apple orchards, pumpkin patches and corn mazes!  In this guest post, local mom Lorrell Walker shares the perfect place for just such a fall family outing near her hometown.
One of our …