We may still be looking at our Christmas trees, loving the exotic beauty and accentuation that they bring to our city apartments. We know that in another few days though, it will be time to… Read More »Tough Houseplants for New Yorkers to Adopt
Hi everyone, Hard to believe it is the last week of December 2015. There are so many Winter break events happening this week! If you are in town this week take the kids and enjoy… Read More »Weekday Events in Brooklyn & NYC: December 28th-31st
My word, it’s been an intense few weeks. Our children have ridden a month-long holiday train at school bombarded by dreidels, Nutcracker dances, elves on shelves, candy canes, and much more. Families and friends have… Read More »New York’s Best Post-Christmas Restaurants
Here is a sweet happy holidays greeting from artist and storyteller Geoffrey Hayes, made especially for this year…
Here are some flicks that your kids will like as much as you do! “A Smokey Mountain Christmas” Stars Dolly Parton and Lee Majors, and is directed by Henry Winkler: “The Snowman” from the book… Read More »Fun Vintage Holiday Flicks to Watch With the Kids
Hi everyone, My kids are so excited that winter break has finally arrived and if you are in town there are so many fun events going on this time of year! Most places are closed… Read More »Weekend Events in Brooklyn & NYC: December 25th-27th
If your holiday traditions are anything like mine, you’re in for several days of eating and drinking and generally overindulging in sweets, treats, and lots (and lots) of food with family and friends. Considering the fact that… Read More »Being Mindful and Healthy this Holiday Season
Yesterday, NPR and food columnist Melissa Clark from the New York Times announced the winners of their annual Holiday Cookie Contest. You can listen to the whole Leonard Lopate show with Melissa Clark on the… Read More »NPR’s Annual Holiday Cookie Contest Winners
Hi, Everyone~ Here’s a crafting tip for this week: Take a couple of paper plates, paint one (or both) green or any other color that strikes your fancy. Cut each circular plate into… Read More »Make a Paper Plate Evergreen Tree
Christmas Crew is a split-screen cooperative game designed for parents and kids to PLAY TOGETHER. It consists of two unique games, one for parents and one for children. Parents play an engaging strategy game, directing… Read More »A fun Christmas split-screen game to play with your child