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June 1, 2009

Governor’s Island, NY

NYCity Mama loves Saturdays.  Normally her weekends are full of things to do, places to go, people to see. And this Saturday was no exception.  But it was exceptional in how slow everything was going.  She couldn't manage to wake up earlier than she did, nor cou[...]

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May 26, 2009

Orchard Beach & City Island, Bronx, NY

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[...]

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April 5, 2009

Petey’s Burger/Astoria Park, Astoria, Queens, NY

Continued from: Easter Egg Hunt, Central Park, NY NYCity Mama and family made their way across the newly renamed Robert F. Kennedy Bridge, and over to Astoria, Queens (31st Street, which is the first exit).  They were hungry, and her boys were getting irritable du[...]

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April 3, 2009

Sunny in the East Village

Sunny. Over 65 degrees. Just by looking out the window, i knew it was hot. The fruit vendors in my Washington Heights neighborhood were out in large numbers. Mangos, papayas, even coconuts where on display for sale today. We decided to head to the East Village f[...]

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Kicking off my birthday week in one of my favorite Kicking off my birthday week in one of my favorite places in the world: Scotland, specifically Edinburgh. Though hubby is half-Scot this is his first time and I am so excited to explore this city and some of my favorite spots with him. 

In true Scottish fashion the weather is rainy, but that’s to be expected and luckily there’s plenty to do to get out of it. Will share more soon. ❤️🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

#scotland #birthdayweek
Seventeen. My baby boy is 17 today. ❤️ Seventeen. My baby boy is 17 today. ❤️
When our kids were little, hubby and I would feel When our kids were little, hubby and I would feel guilty and sad around this time of year because they weren’t getting the experience of a boisterous house full of family - cousins, uncles, aunts, grandparents…they just got us. And for a few years it tormented us, though we always put on a happy face and worked hard to make it as special, and as memorable as possible. We have strived to give them all the love and joy we can. 

And though they have delighted in the rare occasions where we share these moments with others, they have expressed, as recently as this weekend, how much more meaningful and special it is for them when it is just us. The first time they expressed these sentiments to us, years ago when they were much younger, Travis and I realized that while we wasted years being worried and stressed and guilted over not being able to give our kids that picture perfect family-filled holiday experience, we failed to appreciate how what we were giving them…just us two…was and is enough, and something they not only look forward to but are hesitant to share with others.

And they never let us forget it, lest we feel tempted to change things up. Our gatherings may be small, and it may just be us, but for our kids, it is enough and as they have expressed, “absolute perfection”.

May this give solace to those whom have chosen a happier, healthier path for their own family even if it feels smaller than most.
I am incredibly grateful to our local farmers, bak I am incredibly grateful to our local farmers, bakers, food growers, and purveyors. Their craft and labor feeds us, spoils us, and constantly treats us to good food. In preparation for Thanksgiving we picked up a seasonal, straight-out-of-the-farm box from @glennscottfarm. This box is so stocked with goodies that we will be fed for days from it. 🌱

Then we made our way to @amitycoffeeco for freshly baked pies and pastries, which made my morning easier, as everyone feasted on the pastries, and saved me so much work from not having to bake! 🥐

Everything is so, so good with the added bonus knowing we get to both support local farmers and small businesses while feasting on locally sourced and grown food. We are lucky and privileged to live in such a fruitful, beautiful place. ❤️ Shop small and support local. 

Happy Thanksgiving.
The guys went to Los Angeles to take part in a fun The guys went to Los Angeles to take part in a fun music festival. I stayed home. I had so many plans for the weekend: reading, piano playing, working out, long walks, movie watching. Instead, I spent all of Saturday in my pajamas cleaning and prepping @theflxcottage to be filled with family for the holidays, and walking with the puppies along the vineyards - yes, still in my pajamas 😊, and then Sunday sleeping in, meeting a darling friend for late brunch, and walking along the lake during sunset while the laundry was done.

I fought back the urge to open my computer and get work done, and the guilt of not staying busier. 

While the silence is weird, it’s been really nice to just be with myself and my thoughts, and practicing self-kindness in my enjoyment of doing nothing much. It felt special, and rewarding. And really lovely. Though I am ready for my guys to come back home too. ❤️
This cute coffee spot and creative studio space, @ This cute coffee spot and creative studio space, @montourmarket / @northnewyork is back with more hours and I couldn’t be more thrilled. (Thanks to @syd.fee for update!)

Yummy coffee, fresh pastries, friendly service, as well as locally sourced goodies and artisan goods to shop for. Come out and support this small business and give Montour Falls some love. 💕

#fingerlakes #myflx #flxwinecountry #coffeelover #montourfalls

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