Ah, Spring. At least that's what it's feeling like today in New York City. The boys and I set out to enjoy a few hours outside, after what seemed months of hibernation or enduring the cold. As my kids ran and laughed and played with the other kids, and I mingled a[...]
My family and I made our way out to Killington, VT recently to check out Pico Mountain. I went on behalf of Trekeroo, a wonderful site where travelers with kids have access to tips, trips, and sights as experienced by other families like themselves, and where I a[...]
On a NYC day, very similar to the chilly, cloudy one we are experiencing today, the kids and I set out for some fun. One of my things about fun in the city, is to pin point the places where that fun can be found inexpensively or free. One such place is the S[...]
When visitors think of fast food in New York City, they often think of two things: pizza and hot dogs. And man do we have an awesome selection of both. As a New Yorker, I am not leery about grabbing a “dirty dog” from the corner vendor, or a messy slice from[...]
The other “local dish” of New York City, the pizza, has a few places where adults and kids can enjoy a good slice, without the lines and with all the simplicity and basics of what makes a New York City pizza a must try when visiting. Two Boots Pizza – If s[...]
We’re just not talking about any old candy. We’re talking about the good stuff, the things that make kids both young and old giggle in delight at the sight of it all. Sweeten up your trip to New York with a stop at these four candy stores. The predictably awe[...]
Lately my boys have refused to be inside. I don't blame them of course, we've been inside, sheltering ourselves from the cold for so long now that they have begun to reject the chill on their cheeks and decided to endure whatever the freezing temperatures may be ju[...]
The following post was written by my 12 year old son, David, based on his experiences ice skating with a few of his friends this past weekend. This is his Adventure, without parents in tow. This weekend my friends and I went to Battery Park Ice Skating Rink. I w[...]
Recently in meeting some twitter friends, I made my way to the east side. The day was snowy, but the air that greeted me as I exited the subway was filled with the warm beats of an ancient Salsero whose music I often heard played during my childhood, but whose name[...]
Well, here it is. The holidays in New York City. My kids have not been sleeping well...or rather, I have not been sleeping well. The little ones have been waking up way too early for my liking and I am not sure why. It may have something to do with the excitement[...]
