Are you in need of some forest bathing? Looking for some peace and quiet from the non stop bustle of New York City? Then look no further than Harriman State Park! This New York State park is perfect for hiking and getting out into nature! What’s best is that it is less than an hour’s …
I’m a big believer that travel doesn’t have to cost a fortune. Even though I preach to make the best of your situation no matter where you live or what you do, there’s something magical about leaving home to explore with your little ones. With a little time and effort your family can make travel …
New York City parks are an escape from the hustle and bustle of the city. While we love Central Park in Manhattan and Prospect Park in Brooklyn, no city park has provided for true immersion in nature quite like the Greenbelt in Staten Island. On an early summer day, we headed out to explore the …
When your babies are little, you play with stacking rings and shape sorters. You slide beads on a maze and practice with peg puzzles. When they are older you build puzzles, arrange little figurines, and enter the world of legos. Wooden blocks and their building derivatives (magnatiles, duplos) are good for all ages. But what …
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People come to visit New York from all over the world. They usually stay in Manhattan, and enjoy the best the city has to offer: museums, shopping, Broadway shows, etc. But most New Yorkers live outside of the bustle of midtown Manhattan. There are so many things to do in NYC with kids, but what …
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Are you visiting New York City on a budget? One tourist attraction that you can see for free is the Statue of Liberty! It is out in plain sight and there are many options other than taking the official ferry to the Statue of Liberty. One of the best ways to get to know New …
Summer is coming up! For those of us that have well over half the year of inclement weather, this is the time to really get out there and spend some time outdoors! Sometime in the spring, when I can finally put away the jackets, I like to make a list of goals or destinations for …
Very soon in our house we are again going to have a little three year old running around. Let’s be honest, three is a trying age for parents and kids alike. A little sass starts to show, little kids have big opinions and it can be a lot to manage. On the other hand, by …
