Curious G and Me

This is our favorite NYC playground rundown. Whoo hoo! These are playgrounds that we have visited since Curious G was a baby.

Make a day trip to Long Branch, a Long Branch weekend getaway, or even a longer stay. Read on, then choose your own adventure! I grew up...

It has been a MINUTE since I've posted on this site, but here we go again! Redfin.com recently include my tip for backyard fun, which...

These are the best websites to entertain and educate your kids for hours.

Cold weather does not have to bring about cabin fever; especially when you have a handy list of fun activities and places to go when the...

Here is a rundown of our favorite family programs at museums throughout New York City. Most of them are FREE with admission—two of them...

Nowadays, New York City goes from Halloween to Winter Holidays faster than you can say "cornucopia" (seriously, what happened to...

Free Fall Events, Free Options for Halloween, and Autumn Weekend Getaways for New York City Families

4 Days in Lisbon and 4 Days in Algarve

Mommy and Me Rainbow fashion in celebration of World Pride. Shop this post for amazing summer deals!

This is THE BEST guide for families that are looking for fun things to do in New York City this summer!

If you love good deals and want to see some cute mommy and me summer looks, check out this post! We show you our finds from Century 21.

On a rainy Sunday afternoon, Curious G and I ventured to the Upper West Side to Nicole Hawkins' photo studio for a special mommy and me...

If your kids are dinosaur fans, the Bronx Zoo Dinosaur Safari is a must-see. It opens to the public on Friday, April 19th and runs...

You’ve read about Curious G’s favorite holiday gifts, and now it’s Mama’s turn! I am thankful to my friends and family who generously...

It is now January, and Curious G is still playing with some of her holiday gifts from December on a daily basis. What are these gifts?...

Curious G started getting board games as gifts when she was 2 years old, and has really enjoyed playing them since. Last winter, as well...

Sarah Baraie Lathrop's reputation precedes her. Prior to meeting her, several moms from Curious G’s school enthusiastically spoke of her...

If you’re like me, you may be feeling somewhat sluggish from the change in weather, the shift in light from the end of daylight savings...

The Great Jack O'Lantern Blaze sells out almost every year for good reason. It is a spectacular experience akin to elaborate large...

These books have all stood the test of time for Curious G. They have become perennial favorites within the past few years. She has asked...

If your kids are dinosaur fans, Field Station: Dinosaurs is a must-see this fall. We visited this mini Jurassic park on a sunny Sunday...

Our Colorado getaway, as detailed in Part I and Part II, was an active mix of urban and wild outdoor adventures. We continued on with our...

Part 1 of our Colorado getaway segued us into the rugged outdoor oasis of Colorado's beautiful landscape via Red Rocks Park. We also got...

Colorado is a stunningly picturesque nature lover’s paradise; a.k.a. Curious G's dream come true. After a 3.5 hour morning flight, we...

Coney Island needs no introduction. Even Curious G had expectations of boisterous boardwalk games and clouds of cotton candy from reading...

The NYC Ferry is only $2.75 for a one way ticket, provides stunning panoramic views of the city, offers Chardonnay and Don Julio on tap...

Art, gorgeous flowers, a stunning waterfront view, and hands-on art projects seem to be a running theme in Curious G’s life. Wave Hill...

After getting two recommendations to spend a day at Snug Harbor (and seeing the ads on the bus for Heritage Farms that always made...

We love museums all year round, but these are our favorites from this summer so far. I also happened to sign up for the IDNYC this May,...

We had the chance to visit some beautiful spots upstate this summer, which would also make ideal daytrips or weekend excursions in the...

Our frequent visits to see family in Pennsylvania with Curious G have given us the chance to explore some fun spots for kids and adults...

Brooklyn Children’s Museum was founded in 1899, and is the world’s first museum for children. In 2008 it received a makeover designed by...

Sunday, July 8, 2018, around 4:00 pm Fort Tilden Narcissus Garden by Yayoi Kusama P.S. We stopped by Fort Tilden after a day at Jacob...

Industry City is a 35-acre, waterfront complex of historic industrial buildings repurposed for, in my opinion, a full day of FUN for...

My parents used to bring me to South Street Seaport in the summertime. I have such visceral memories of the old mall that used to sit on...

The Seward Park playground is worth the commute to the Lower East Side, even if you don’t live within walking distance. It’s right...

Brooklyn Bridge Park is a full day (if not multiple day) endeavor, so we like to break it up and visit a few times throughout the summer....

Monday was a day of rest for us after an art-filled Sunday spent at the Met and non stop dancing at the Park Avenue Armory. We took the...

The Met needs no introduction. It also certainly cannot be captured in one post. However, it’s a summer tradition in our family to check...

If you've read my 23 Things to do This Summer post, then you probably know that every Thursday during the summertime, Battery Park City...

This week’s book club takes us to the 53rd Street branch of the New York Public Library on 53rd Street between 5th and 6th avenues. The...

After Curious G’s Brooklyn Forest School class in Central Park on Tuesday, we walked up Fifth Avenue to Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian Design...

This 5-acre public park, located along the East River in Williamsburg has it all. It was built on the site of the former Domino Sugar...

This Father's Day weekend brought us to New Jersey for to celebrate our favorite 2 year-old's birthday, along with some strawberry...

I used to walk past Elizabeth Street Garden all the time without realizing that I could go in. When Stella McCartney held her Resort 2015...

Summertime is upon us and I have yet to enroll my NYC toddler in any summer camps nor have I booked a multi-leg European vacation (mon...

When we arrived at Brooklyn Crab as a group of four adults and three kids, around 11:45 on Saturday morning, we were delighted to see...

The weather started out cloudy on Sunday morning, so I decided to take Curious G to The National Museum of Mathematics a.k.a. MoMath (one...

A list-in-progress, which will grow longer as Curious G grows more curious, of our favorite kid friendly places to eat that you would...