The Toys R Us Times Square without a doubt is the best Toy Store in New York City (and that is high praise because I also love FAO Schwartz.)
My Top 5 Places to Visit in 2012
One of my many, many 2012 goals includes traveling more, both with and without my daughter. Here are my top 5 travel destinations for 2012, one of which was in the New York Times article, 45 Places to Go in 2012 which is worth checking out if you are looking for travel ideas. 1. Paris (Arc […]
The Kimberly Hotel – A Luxurious Stay in Midtown Manhattan
The Kimberly Hotel, located in Midtown Manhattan was an exceptional and delightful staycation event for my daughter and myself. I must admit that I had not heard of The Kimberly Hotel when I was being invited to stay in the hotel as a guest. What a treat, right. Being a tourist in the town where […]
Ocean Beach, Fire Island – The Anti-Hamptons #FireIsland
Sex and the City and The Housewives of New York have featured the Hamptons but for some reason, Fire Island never get its just do. Not that I don’t like the Hamptons, but I much prefer Fire Island. Sure, there are big houses, celebrities and money but because cars are not allowed, there isn’t that […]
Playing Dominoes in Philadelphia
Your Move Board Game Art Park in Municipal Services Plaza, Philadelphia includes giant board game pieces like dominoes, chess, parcheesi, checker and monopoly pieces. You can see the scale of the dominoes with my daughter standing to next to it. Cool, right. Your move was created by artist Roger White. Like this article? Subscribe […]
Liberty Bell and Patriotism – Crazy Days of Summer Photo Challenge
Join in the fun and participate in ProjectAlicia.com and liveandloveoutloud.com‘s Crazy Days of Summer Photo Challenge. This week’s challenge – Patriotism. What better symbol of patriotism is there than the Liberty Bell!! Head to Alicia’s site to see other pics of patriotism. Next week’s challenge – critters. Yikes, we have none. Like this article? Subscribe […]
5 Summer Getaways Every Child Should Experience
Summer is upon us and for my daughter and me, it means mostly a break from the daily routine. As a child, my parents blended fun, family and new experiences into our summer and I like doing the same for my daughter. I will always remember spending time with cousins at my grandparent’s home, driving […]
Recharging and Relaxing at the TradeWinds Island Resorts on St. Pete Beach
Staying at the TradeWinds Island Resort on the white sands of the Gulf of Mexico was both an activity filled and relaxing vacation. Visiting Florida for me has always been about the east side of the state from Orlando to Key West but the TradeWinds Island Resorts just 30 minutes from the Tampa-St. Pete airport is […]
Sculptor Anthony Caro Metropolitan Museum of Art’s Rooftop Garden Exhibit
Visiting the Metropolitan Museum of Art then don’t forget to head up to the Rooftop Garden where British Sculptor Anthony Caro has a selection of painted and unpainted steel structures on view until October 2011. I love the rooftop garden not only for the exhibits but the sweeping and unparalled view of the New […]
The World’s Largest Dinosaurs Exhibit at the Museum of Natural History
Dinosaur lovers, the Museum of Natural History newest exhibition features Mamenchisaurus, a super-sized 60 – foot long sauropod, one of the largest animals ever to walk the Earth. Your kids will have the chance to examine life-sized bones, muscles and internal organs of these long neck wonders, in addition to learning how their colossal bodies functioned. […]
