If you want to get a taste of NYC and its rich history, to me, there is no better place to start than the Museum of The City of New York. Though the exhibits change and the information display can be different from one installment to another, the essence of the ci[...]
I have been feeling a bit gloomy lately. When I start feeling a little blue I like to grab my camera, put on my comfy sneakers, and walk the city, especially on sunny days like today. Granted it was cold, but man was it pretty. I took my time and pacing myself thr[...]
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[...]
It's a beautiful, yet very cold day here in New York City. On days like these many parents are going a little crazy trying to figure out what to do with their kids. I have a few "inside" favorites, like the The Brooklyn's Children Museum, the American Museum of N[...]
Though there is always an endless list of things to do in New York City that are fun and family-friendly, every once in awhile NYCity Mama likes to venture out and take advantage of the wonderful things often found in her neighboring communities. So, just like she[...]
Memorial Day weekend had begun and I was going to make it GREAT. Because in NYC, Fleet Week is full of activities for adults and kids, and do a pretty good job in celebrating the uniforms that step on shore for a reprieve. And all this "greatness" was going to be k[...]
I started my day with a walk. While outside, I could see it was going to be an amazing day. I came home and was greeted by my husband with, "So what adventure are we going on today, babe?" One would think that with such beautiful weather in NYC finding somethin[...]
The boys and I waited for the bus to the Staten Island Children's Museum. The last time I tried to do this was ages ago with 11-year-old, (then only 5) and my husband. We stood on a similar platform, not sure what bus to ride. Unsure of what bus to take, and not ge[...]
President's Day in New York City. To some this was a day when most parents were off from work to care for their children who were beginning a week long mid-winter break from school. Aside from my husband being home from work, I saw this as another day, another o[...]
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[...]
