One of the wonderful things about New York City is that just when you think you've seen it all, or know it all, something changes, reinvents itself, becomes anew, tempting you to come back and take another look, rediscover it, get to know it again. It is why even[...]
It was hot and all we wanted to do was go to the beach. Thing is, this idea was spontaneous, and anyone who has children knows that "spontaneity" is not easy to pull off. But anyone who knows me also knows that I am always up for a challenge, especially when it[...]
4:00AM. My husband gently tugged at me to wake me up. I had promised my 11 year old son that I would treat him to something special. I dragged myself out of my comfy bed and washed my face with cold water. My eyes were red from lack of sleep, but I was excited[...]
It's been starting to feel more and more like summer is upon us. New York City in the months of May and June takes on a new life. Concerts are being held every where you turn, eateries are more confident on re-establishing their outside eating seating, fountains ar[...]
Yay! Not only was this a sunny Saturday, but one of the warmest Saturdays in NYC in a while. We had gotten up early to make our way downtown to Union Square and browse and shop at the local Greenmarket. I fell in love with farmers markets while living in Madison[...]
Some times even the best laid out plans just never seem to come to fruition, no matter how hard you try. But then there are other times when the failure in those plans lead to little surprises that make for the best adventures. On this particular Saturday, the p[...]
New York City is starting to show signs of Spring. There are moments when it still gets cold and the wind can be chilly, but lately there are more days when the sun shines so brightly, so warm, and when the temperatures are high and the air smells like a new season[...]
Living in New York City is a wonderful experience. Being able to raise kids here and making it all it has to offer accessible to one's children is also a wonderful experience. Though I appreciate this, I am well aware of how expensive it can be take part in all[...]
