My daughter has been taking ballet for the last four years and will be performing in The Nutcracker in the next couple of weeks. It seemed appropriate that we take in a professional Nutcracker performance so we checked out the The Yorkville Nutcracker presented by Dances Patrelle. That The Yorkville Nutcracker takes place in 1895 and […]
Star Wars’ Darth Vader Photo Op Wordless Wednesday LINKY
My daughter has just started to get into Star Wars so she was excited to have her picture taken with two major film villains, Darth Vader and a Stormtrooper at the 2011 NYC Comic Con. And for the record, did you know that Darth Vader (David Prowse) telling Luke Skywalker (Mark Hamil) in The Empire […]
The Muppet Movie – Sunday in New York City
Sunday starts with ballet class followed by a relaxing afternoon of nothing and so it was this past Sunday when we went to see The Muppet Movie which we loved and thought was hilarious. Share your city/town/suburb/you name it and link up to unknownmami.com
Chatting with Ivanka Trump at Cookies for Kids’ Cancer Charity Event
Recently, I met up with Ivanka Trump, businesswoman, retail estate heiress and new mom to talk about her support for Cookies for Kids’ Cancer™, baking, working mom guilt and her favorite clothes for her daughter Arabella Rose. Ivanka hosted a cookie exchange event at Trump Tower in Manhattan to support Cookies for Kids’ Cancer, a non-profit […]
Incomplete Grade for Bad Parenting – Therapy Thursday
Right before the Thanksgiving break, the New York City schools held parent teacher conferences. Over the years, I have looked on parent teacher conferences with a tad bit of trepidation. I certainly never expect to hear anything but positive things which I do. That said, no one is perfect and everyone and I mean everyone […]
Zuccotti Park Occupy Wall Street Comes Uptown Wordless Wednesday LINKY
I was somewhat dismayed by New York City Mayor Bloomberg pushing the Occupy Wall Street protesters out of Zuccotti Park for the simple fact that no matter what you think, they are not going away, they will just move to other parts of the city. I ran across this sign on top of a TD […]
Making Memories with Mary Poppins and Disney Parks
Disney World is a magical place filled with wonderful memories. “I will always remember my trip to Disney World” is my daughter’s response when asked about her trip to Disney World. Anytime, we can experience Disney Parks or anything Disney, I jump at the chance.
Happy Thanksgiving and Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade
The Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade is one of the events one always remembers.
Top 10 Black Friday Free Shipping Coupons
Shoppers don’t have to camp out to get in on Black Friday savings. In fact, it’s easier and warmer to shop online this year, particularly with an abundance of Black Friday free shipping offers available on FreeShipping.org.
Madame Tussaud’s Helping Hand Sign – Wordless Wednesday Linky
I took these photos of huge helping hands that sit atop Madame Tussaud’s wax museum on 42nd Street.
