Giveaway: Tickets to Sesame Place For Halloween Events
by Karen on 10/17/11 | 44 Comment(s)
It would be hard to miss Halloween in Brooklyn with all the amazing events going on locally, but to get in the spooky spirit you should head out to Sesame Place for their pre-Halloween celebrations. The fall is the perfect time to go to Sesame Place: it is less crowded and has been transformed into [...]
Pick your own pumpkins, apples, veggies…and hop a hayride!
by Karen on 9/25/11 | 13 Comment(s)
There’s nothing more fun than picking your own apples, pumpkins and veggies in the fall. There’s something special about carving a pumpkin that you chose from the ground- not in a box at the supermarket. And applesauce from the apples you picked? That’s divine. You don’t have to travel too far out of Brooklyn to [...]
Apple and Pumpkin Picking at Outhouse Orchards in North Salem
by Holly on 9/25/11 | 1 Comment(s)
Just over an hour from the city lies the ultimate apple picking experience. Outhouse Orchards is family-operated and happens to be open all year. But a visit to the orchard in the autumn is very special. I had heard about Outhouse for years and been curious about it but stayed away due to stories about [...]
Tips and Tricks for Visiting Sesame Place
by Karen on 8/28/11 | 3 Comment(s)
Sesame Place is often sited by parents as a great day or weekend trip from Brooklyn. I’ve always wondered if it was really worth the effort: bathing suits, towels, long car trip, amusement park food…it’s enough to make me stay away. But, this summer I decided to take the plunge. I didn’t go it alone [...]
Reader Review: A Day Trip To A Natural Pool- Highlands
by Karen on 8/14/11 | 0 Comment(s)
This isn’t a photo of a lake or pond, but a pool. If you look closely, you can see the edging of the pool. This isn’t a pool in California or Vermont but somewhere close by….. New Jersey. That means that this discreet jem is relatively close for Brooklynites which makes it a fabulous day [...]
A Day Out with the Kids in Philadelphia
by Holly on 8/09/11 | 3 Comment(s)
Just a few short hours from Brooklyn lies one of the country’s great cities, Philadelphia. Philly is a simple weekend trip any time of the year and summer is no exception. There is so much to do within the city limits, and it’s an extremely stroller-friendly, walkable town. Everything is accessible and it’s relatively inexpensive [...]
The must-have summer sunglasses for kids
by Karen on 7/21/11 | 2 Comment(s)
One of the benefits of living in an urban setting like NYC is we get to see what’s cool first- whether it’s in the streets or in the stores. I can tell you that my 5 year old thinks that’s pretty “wosa, dude.” Earlier this summer he was physched to have the new Mater sunglasses, [...]
Weekend Trip to Bucks County: Peddlers Village
by Karen on 6/29/11 | 5 Comment(s)
Are you looking for a night or weekend away that really makes you feel like you left Brooklyn behind? Try Peddler’s Village, nestled in the countryside of Pennsylvania, in a quaint village setting where everything is within walking distance. We spent one night there and, even though it rained one day, we found plenty to [...]
A Victorian-Style Family Holiday Just a Few Hours Away
by Holly on 6/16/11 | 1 Comment(s)
Cape May is a very special seaside town tucked away in Southern New Jersey. It has history; it has entertainment; it has the seaside. You and your kids can ride bikes or a surrey and explore the Victorian homes, take a horse-drawn carriage, climb to the to of a light house, shop in the town’s center or just lie by the pool. Kids can play miniature golf, look for diamonds at Sunset Beach, search for seashells, go dolphin watching, play in an arcade, have frozen custard at a stand or just sit back and take in the cool breeze of the Atlantic Ocean.
A Day Out in Ocean Grove, New Jersey
by Holly on 6/10/11 | 1 Comment(s)
Looking for a Victorian-inspired sea-side experience on the Jersey Shore? Last weekend we spent the afternoon at Ocean Grove, located at the center of the Shore next to Asbury Park. The town is unique in it’s Victorian architecture that lines the streets of town and can be admired from the boardwalk. The tree-lined streets are [...]
A Day Out in a Hip Hamlet Called Phoenicia
by Holly on 6/08/11 | 0 Comment(s)
Just two short hours away from Booklyn by car lies the lovely town of Phoenicia, located in the Catskills. It’s a quaint village about 20 minutes from Woodstock. Eclectic and full of artistic types, it’s pretty laid back and is very escapist, and certainly makes for a perfect weekend trip. On our recent trip there, [...]
Visiting Jacob Riis Park in the Rockaways
by Carolyn on 6/07/11 | 1 Comment(s)
As a transplant from the middle of the country, I still find the ocean new and exciting. Luckily, my children share this awe and affection and accompany me on trips to play in the sand and splash in the water. One of my favorite beaches in New York City is Jacob Riis Park. After visits [...]
Montreal: A European City Just a Short Ride from Brooklyn
by Holly on 5/31/11 | 2 Comment(s)
If you’d like to take your kids to Europe this summer but are freaked out by the new airfare hikes or the current exchange rate of the Euro, or you’re worried about taking such a long flight with youngsters, why not think about spending some time in Montreal? A trip to Montreal is certainly easier – you can either drive there in seven-eight hours or take a short 60-minute flight from a NYC airport. In addition, you can introduce your kids to everything that you love about France without actually taking them there.
Travel tips for the holidays- from the Twin Coach
by Karen on 5/23/11 | 1 Comment(s)
For most of us, traveling over the holidays to see family means a lot of planning, packing and preparing (the 3 P’s). It’s not a lot of fun and seems to require as much of our time as the actual vacation itself. If you think traveling with one or two kids is hard, consider doing [...]
Family Fun Weekend: Woodstock, NY (it’s only 2.5 hours away!)
by Serena on 3/30/11 | 3 Comment(s)
How does a weekend of swimming, great food, parks and shopping sound to you? If you answered, “sounds great!” then perhaps it’s time for you and your family to venture to the historic Hudson Valley town of Woodstock, NY. My family and I often make the 2.5 hour trip (by car) any chance we get. [...]
How to store your stroller for New Yorkers
by Karen on 12/29/10 | 0 Comment(s)
We all live in New York which = no room, no space, no storage, nada! This is where the StrollAway comes in. We were sent the small contraption last week. It basically looks like a large over-the-door hook. I set about putting it up immediately since we are desperate for space. My husband watched me [...]
Hidden gems at Walt Disney World
by Karen on 11/26/10 | 0 Comment(s)
If you are going to Walt Disney World for vacation, you might want to check out these “undiscovered” spots that will get you access to the most unique attractions. Do your kids want to have their photos taken with Disney characters? Forget the Magic Kingdom, we have a less crowded option. Have a Star Wars [...]
Reader favorites: 38 iphone applications for your kids
by Karen on 11/15/10 | 5 Comment(s)
When I want to know the real scoop on anything, I usually pose a question on our Facebook Fan Page. A few months ago (am I really that behind?!), I asked “what iphone apps do your kids love?” People named some obscure ones (sneezies!), some award winners (FacesiMake) and some oldies but goodies (Peekaboo Barn). [...]
What are the costs of getting your family to the airport?
by Serena on 11/07/10 | 6 Comment(s)
Nothing is easier anymore (as we all know), but we adapt, adjust and actually love this crazy ride known as life with children. Part of that adapting is trying to figure out the cheapest and easiest way to get to the airport vs. driving and/or using parking services or public transportation. We uncovered some local [...]
Fun Day Trip to the Queens County Farm Museum
by Serena on 10/12/10 | 0 Comment(s)
I love fall for so many reasons. The cooler temps, an excuse to put a pumpkin in everything I cook and the chance to take cool day trips like going to pumpkin patches and apple farms. The problem for the novice pumpkin patch seeker is that this season can be a bit overwhelming; there are [...]
Family Fun Weekend: what to do in Mystic, CT
by Carolyn on 10/05/10 | 0 Comment(s)
One of my favorite things about living in Brooklyn is how many great weekend trips one can take from here! A family can have the full range of experiences – from mountains to beach and rural to urban – all within less than a four hour drive. Recently, we packed up our family of four [...]
Daytripping to a real farm with amazing restaurants
by Paula on 9/01/10 | 1 Comment(s)
My family and I recently spent a long weekend upstate in Katonah, which provided a perfect opportunity to pay a visit to Stone Barns Center for Food and Agriculture in Pocantico Hills, New York. I could say that it was their commitment to healthy and sustainable food systems that attracted me, or maybe their children’s [...]
A Daytrip to the Jacob Burns Film Center
by Holly on 8/11/10 | 0 Comment(s)
When I lived in Manhattan, I practically lived at the movies. I ran to see “Belle De Jour” at the Film Forum. I loved seeing Fellini’s “8-1/2″ on the big screen at the Paris. I went to see every Woody Allen film I could see at the Angelica Film Center in Soho. Just a few [...]
A Camp Director’s Equipment
by Carolyn on 8/08/10 | 0 Comment(s)
I take my job as mommy pretty seriously so I like to go with the Boy Scout motto of “Be Prepared!” When my kids were young, I was always overpacking the diaper bag. Now with a few years of experience under my belt, these are the things I consider essentials on our daily mommy day [...]
The last of summer- great expeditions
by Karen on 9/01/09 | 0 Comment(s)
Running out of ideas for what to do this summer? We sure are. I turned to the blog Off Manhattan for some help. The blog is a green travel guide for New Yorkers. All their trips can be done using public transportation or via biking which is not only a pretty cool idea- it’s totally [...]
