“My neck feels like rotten spaghetti!”, exclaimed my 7-year-old son sometime during week five of Quarantine Homeschool. He just had oh-so-many hours in front of a screen, with his spine at a dubious angle. … Read More »Brain Breaks for Homeschool Quarantine Times
We love what Mom in Balance is doing for mothers all over Brooklyn (and even farther!). This Ab-Workout from Verena Schiml (Mom in Balance Trainer in the Netherlands for over 4 years who brought the… Read More »Easy Ab Exercises at Home or In the Park
I think everyone has read the New York Times article about refusing to run a Conoravirus homeschool. A lot of people agree with the article, but they are not as vocal as the ones who disagree.… Read More »Conoravirus Homeschool is Saving My Sanity
We are starting with a huge list, brainstorming as a family, and coming up with a daily schedule. There are so many free online lessons that it can be overwhelming Scholastic Online Learning is now… Read More »What To Do While Stuck At Home With Kids (Part 1)
[et_pb_section bb_built=”1″][et_pb_row][et_pb_column type=”4_4″][et_pb_text _builder_version=”3.0.72″ background_layout=”light” text_orientation=”left” border_style=”solid”] After emerging from the enjoyable chaos of winter break, I’ve been struggling to get back into a normal routine this week – while also seeking new ways to… Read More »A Winter Walk in Brooklyn Botanic Garden
[et_pb_section bb_built=”1″][et_pb_row][et_pb_column type=”4_4″][et_pb_text _builder_version=”3.0.72″ background_layout=”light” text_orientation=”left” border_style=”solid”] Here are 5 great ways to stay healthy and happy with your family this winter. 1. Fit in fitness. Did you know being active as a family improves… Read More »Five Ways to Beat the Winter Blahs as a Family (Sponsored)
As my son gets older, I am always looking for new and exciting theatrical experiences to engage his very active imagination while taking advantage of the culture that New York City has to offer. I… Read More »Cirque Mechanics’ 42FT – A Menagerie of Mechanical Marvels at the New Victory Theater
[et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”3.22″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”3.25″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”3.25″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text admin_label=”Intro” _builder_version=”3.27.4″ border_style=”solid” global_colors_info=”{}”]Just two weeks to Christmas! It’s that point in the season where I am a little overwhelmed at… Read More »My Top 10 NYC Holiday Activities (Updated for 2022)
One of my favorite holiday traditions is watching the classic 1965 television special A Charlie Brown Christmas based on the Peanuts comics by Charles M. Schulz. Even before we had kids, my husband and I… Read More »A Charlie Brown Christmas Live On Stage
[et_pb_section bb_built=”1″][et_pb_row][et_pb_column type=”4_4″][et_pb_text _builder_version=”3.0.72″ background_layout=”light” text_orientation=”left” border_style=”solid”] As a parent, I spend a lot of time planning for the holidays and thinking about how I can make them as magical as possible for my family.… Read More »Where to Volunteer for the Holidays (2019)