Like many parents, I feel like I am on this constant, never-ending multi-tasking treadmill--sound familiar?! And in the process of getting so utterly swept up in the minutiae of dishes, laundry, brushing teeth--(my six-year-old just had three cavities filled) dinnertime, my dog, e-mails and the list goes on I often forget the reason behind my actions...who the heck I'm scurrying around for! And … [Read more...]
Who needs the Hamptons; this Staten Islander says check out Governor’s Island!
By Lisa Nielsen Last Saturday started off with a choice of a backyard barbecue or Governor's Island. Curiosity won out and we took the jaunt to Governor's Island. For anyone on the north shore of Staten Island, this trip really is a no-brainer. It is close, FREE and fairly convenient. What drew us there this particular day was an event called Brews, Blues and BBQ. Being a fan of this holy … [Read more...]
SI Parks Food Truck Summerfest 8/5 to 9/5
SI Parks is hosting their first ever Staten Island Parks Food Truck Festival and will feature a unqiue array of food trucks like; The Treats Truck, The Country Boys, Solber Pupusas, Vaquero Mexican Fruits & Juices, Carmelo's Brick Oven Pizza, SI Icemen and Vinny's Freezer Fresh to name just a few, which will be at this summer long event for everyone's culinary perusal. Can anyone say- … [Read more...]
Staten Island family weekend picks and a NYC bloggy roundup
TGIF Staten Island Families ( although if your kids are not in some sort of camp program- well happy day number whatever of the summer!) this SATURDAY AUGUST 6th Staten Islanders will be treated to a FREE St. George Waterfront Festival where they'll uncover little known facts and goodies about Staten Island and partake in a celebration of its 350th Birthday! Where: On the esplanade … [Read more...]
Beat the heat on Staten Island with these cool indoor activities!
It is OFFICIALLY Satan's playground out there...it is so hot you can almost feel your skin melting away ( forget the makeup situation) and unless you have plans to frolic in a pool or underneath a continuos sprinkler keep reading for our favorite ways to beat the heat! Saturday and Sunday: The Staten Island Children's Musuem: Get Up4Art Using glue and multi colored and textured papers, kids … [Read more...]