We are quite old school in this house, i.e., we STILL have rotary phones, you know the kind you may possibly find at a yard sale or covered in dust in your great grandma's attic. And to be quite honest- I thought I was fine with having an avregae, just press the buttons and dial a number kind of phone until , the VTech Three Handset Expandable Cordless Phone System with Digital Answering System … [Read more...]
Got a pint-sized wordsmith just yearning to express herself? Keep reading!
The Rose Project in Partnership with the Staten Island-based Jacques Marchais Museum of Tibetan Art is kicking off a Poetry/Short Essay Contest with Cash Prizes for the best poetry and or essay. Essays and Poems should be based on Roses or the theme of "how to make beauty in one's life." Just what is the ROSE PROJECT? Considering the beauty, quiet perfection, fragrance, readiness for … [Read more...]
Brotherly Love at Louie’s Legacy
My name is Mary-Ellen Rozak and I'm the NYC Area Coordinator for Louie's Legacy Animal Rescue (LLAR). We are located in Staten Island, NY and Cincinnati, OH. Emily Gear, our director began rescuing animals after she adopted her first dog, Louie in 2006. At the time she was here on Staten Island. While she lived on Staten Island, she was the Curator of the Garibaldi-Meucci Museum. Emily … [Read more...]
A museum visit that won’t bore your kids to death!
Ultimately, what we do or don't do as parents will determine whether our kids are content to take their cultural cues from MTV shows or to explore the meaning behind a classic Monet painting. That being said, living in New York City — a place where culture, history and pursuits other than watching the tube are everywhere — all we need to do is make it a priority to avail our families to these … [Read more...]
Help us raise money for Japan at our Staten Island Zumba Fitness Fundraiser for Japan!
We are so honored and excited to partner with the incredible Elaine Gil of Bubbles Playhouse , a woman who is tireless in her efforts to help wherever and whenever the need arises, in her latest endeavor...Zumba Fitness Fundraiser for Japan... and you're all invited to get fit and zumba the night away for a GREAT CAUSE! All donations will go to the Japan NGO Earthquake Relief and Recovery Fund. … [Read more...]