14 of The Best New York City Playgrounds and Where to Eat, Shop, and Hang out Before and/ or After
This is our favorite NYC playground rundown. Whoo hoo! These are playgrounds that we have visited since Curious G was a baby.
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May 16, 202211 min read
Beach Fun for the Whole Family in Long Branch, New Jersey
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...
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Apr 25, 20221 min read
How to Create the Ultimate Backyard Kids Play Area
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...
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Apr 7, 20204 min read
10 Free Websites and Online Resources That Will Keep Your Kids Occupied for Hours
These are the best websites to entertain and educate your kids for hours.
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Jan 18, 202018 min read
38 Ways to Stay Entertained With Your Kids Indoors This Winter: What to Do With Kids in NYC
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...
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Nov 28, 20196 min read
10 Family Programs at New York City’s Best Museums to Explore This Season
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...
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Nov 24, 20196 min read
Fun & Festive Things to Do all over Town in NYC with Your Kids this Holiday Season
Nowadays, New York City goes from Halloween to Winter Holidays faster than you can say "cornucopia" (seriously, what happened to...
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Oct 3, 20194 min read
Our Top 11 Picks for Free Fall Events, Halloween Options, and Weekend Getaways for NYC Families
Free Fall Events, Free Options for Halloween, and Autumn Weekend Getaways for New York City Families
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Aug 4, 201921 min read
Fabulous Reasons To Take a Family Trip to Portugal: 4 Days in Lisbon & 4 Days in Algarve
4 Days in Lisbon and 4 Days in Algarve
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Jun 25, 20194 min read
Chasing Rainbows: ROY G BIV Curious G and Me Style
Mommy and Me Rainbow fashion in celebration of World Pride. Shop this post for amazing summer deals!
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Jun 16, 201925 min read
Are you Ready for the Summer? Over 50 Things to do with Kids this Summer in New York City & Beyond
This is THE BEST guide for families that are looking for fun things to do in New York City this summer!
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May 25, 20193 min read
Our Summer Shopping Haul from Century 21
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.
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May 6, 20191 min read
Mommy and Me Photo Shoot with Nicole Hawkins
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...
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Apr 15, 20191 min read
Dinosaur Safari at the Bronx Zoo: A Visual Diary
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...
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Jan 16, 20194 min read
The Things I'm Using to Get through January (and the Rest of this Winter)
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...
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Jan 11, 20196 min read
The Best Gifts for Kids Ages 2 to 12
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?...
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Dec 20, 20184 min read
5 Board Games and Card Games For Kids Aged 2 and Up That are Fun for the Whole Family
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...
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Nov 15, 20187 min read
How Art Fuels Learning in Children & 3 Art Projects to Make at Home Created by an Amazing Teacher
Sarah Baraie Lathrop's reputation precedes her. Prior to meeting her, several moms from Curious G’s school enthusiastically spoke of her...
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Nov 11, 20187 min read
How to Eat and Snack This Winter to Stay in Top Health and Top Shape According to a Nutritionist
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...
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Oct 16, 20181 min read
The Great Jack O'Lantern Blaze: A Visual Diary
The Great Jack O'Lantern Blaze sells out almost every year for good reason. It is a spectacular experience akin to elaborate large...
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Oct 11, 20186 min read
10 Children's Books to Add to Your Child's Fall Reading List
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...
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Oct 2, 20182 min read
Car Trip: Field Station: Dinosaurs in Leonia, NJ
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...
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Sep 28, 20184 min read
Our Colorado Getaway Part III: Lakes, Fire pits, Gondolas, Poolside drinks, Zip Lines & Oktoberfest
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...
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Sep 26, 20184 min read
Colorado Getaway Part II: Giraffes, Rock Climbing, Gold Rush, & Outdoor Arcades in Colorado Springs
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...
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Sep 24, 20183 min read
Our Colorado Getaway Part I: Hiking in Red Rocks, Art, and an Adventurous Food Hall in Denver
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...
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Aug 30, 20181 min read
Coney Island and L & B Spumoni Gardens
Coney Island needs no introduction. Even Curious G had expectations of boisterous boardwalk games and clouds of cotton candy from reading...
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Aug 22, 20184 min read
5 Reasons to ride the NYC Ferry this Summer: Sports, Carousels, Food, Art, Views, Mini Golf and More
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...
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Aug 9, 20182 min read
Wave Hill is a Hidden Gem
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...
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Aug 9, 20182 min read
A Children's Museum, a Bamboo Forest, & More At Snug Harbor Cultural Center & Botanical Garden
After getting two recommendations to spend a day at Snug Harbor (and seeing the ads on the bus for Heritage Farms that always made...
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Aug 8, 20187 min read
14 Museums to Explore This Summer: Kid-tested, Parent Approved Museums That You Will Both Enjoy
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,...
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Aug 8, 20185 min read
Car Trip: Hudson Valley and Berkshires Edition
We had the chance to visit some beautiful spots upstate this summer, which would also make ideal daytrips or weekend excursions in the...
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Jul 18, 20186 min read
Car Trip: Pennsylvania Edition, Our 13 Picks Beyond Hershey Park and Sesame Place
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...
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Jul 12, 20183 min read
10 Ways We Love to Play at Brooklyn Children’s Museum
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...
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Jul 11, 20181 min read
Narcissus Garden by Yayoi Kusama: A Visual Diary
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...
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Jul 10, 20185 min read
11 Reasons To Put Industry City Saturdays On Your Summer Hit List
Industry City is a 35-acre, waterfront complex of historic industrial buildings repurposed for, in my opinion, a full day of FUN for...
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Jul 7, 20183 min read
The Most Colorful Pier and the Most Magical Carousel in Manhattan: Pier 17 and the Seaglass Carousel
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...
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Jul 4, 20182 min read
Mom-and-Pops of the L.E.S. in Seward Park Followed by Some Sweet Treats
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...
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Jun 29, 20183 min read
BK Bridge Park and Jane's Carousel are a Must-Do this Summer
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....
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Jun 28, 20183 min read
NYC's Most Scenic Waterfront Park: Gantry Plaza State Park
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...
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Jun 27, 20183 min read
The Most Fun Event So Far this Summer & the Best Central Park Views at The Met Roof Garden
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...
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Jun 24, 20186 min read
Playgrounds Galore, Shopping, and Infinite Food Options in Battery Park City and Hudson River Park
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...
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Jun 22, 20183 min read
Curious G's Book Club
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...
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Jun 21, 20182 min read
Manhattan Color Walk and The Senses: Design Beyond Vision at Cooper Hewitt
After Curious G’s Brooklyn Forest School class in Central Park on Tuesday, we walked up Fifth Avenue to Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian Design...
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Jun 21, 20183 min read
The Sweetest Park in NYC : Domino Park
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...
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Jun 18, 20183 min read
Car Trip: Terhune Orchards and Princeton Edition
This Father's Day weekend brought us to New Jersey for to celebrate our favorite 2 year-old's birthday, along with some strawberry...
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Jun 17, 20184 min read
Garden Storytime, Lunch at Dez, an East Village Treehouse, Tompkins Sq. Park, Dinner at Somtum Der
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...
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Jun 14, 20189 min read
Are You Ready for the Summer? 23 Things to do this Summer
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...
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Jun 13, 20182 min read
Brunch at Brooklyn Crab
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...
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Jun 12, 20182 min read
MoMath: The National Museum of Mathematics and Maman Nomad
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...
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Jun 11, 201818 min read
Yum and Yummer
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...
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