Let me preface everything I write by saying: I could never have survived both of my children's infancies and toddlerhoods without disposable diapers. I use plastic bags by the dozen on a daily basis, and I'd likely choose going to the movies over taking a hike in the forest. But I've also become incredibly anxious ever since I saw the documentary, "An Inconvenient Truth," about the seriousness … [Read more...]
Quintessential Summertime fun: A day at the New York Aquarium and their brand new A-MAZE-ING WATER exhibit!
While the tradition of our family going to the New Jersey Shore is something I can't imagine giving up (though, the thought crosses my mind each year when we're sitting in bumper-to-bumper traffic), this summer I've decided to explore the more geographically desirable Coney Island. It's a 20-minute car ride from the Verrazano Bridge and has some fabulous attractions no kid can resist. For me, … [Read more...]
Phineas and Ferb are taking their show on the road to the St. George Theater THIS Tuesday and Wednesday!!
We are a Phineas and Ferb family- my son is quite frankly obsessed with the twosome and their exploits, their science experiments and their ability to create disasters and somehow never get caught by their almighty mom and dad (I know my son is taking notes on just how to achieve such a feat!) I love the fact that some of the jokes on the show completely go right over kids' heads, while those … [Read more...]
Get your polish, hair blown,eyelash, eyebrow, makeup, Sushi, juice and pharmacy on at DUANE READE’s LOOK Boutique
I am a BORN and bred Brooklyn girl, in other words I've been shopping at Duane Reade since the ripe old year of 1973. I have seen its various incarnations and yet NOTHING prepared me for the Swarovski and marble laden glamour I feasted my eyes on upon entering Duane Reade's Flag Ship 40 Wall Street compound in the Trump Building. Honestly I felt like a wee kidlet in a candy store with all its … [Read more...]
Our favorite events this weekend on Staten Island
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...]