“Staycation”: Harlem Attractions

“Staycation: A vacation that is spent at one’s home enjoying all that home and one’s home environs have to offer. “ For those in the NYC area who don’t have the time/energy/money (or inclination!) to go away for a long … Read More

Morning at Madison Square Park

Yesterday, my sons and I met up with another mom friend and her two sons down in Madison Square Park. We started off catching the AudraRox performance. (She was performing as part of Madison Square Kids 2008, a free performance … Read More

Six Zoos & an Aquarium

Now that school is out, there is so much time for families to enjoy spending time together. Why not begin your family’s summer celebration by visiting some of the amazing NYC zoos and its only aquarium? Following is some basic … Read More

The Closer: Part II: The Show (Semi-Spoiler Alert)

In case you’re not a big television person, The Closer is the hit (it’s cable’s #1 drama series) TNT police show starring Kyra Sedgwick as Deputy Chief Brenda Johnson. The new season premieres next Monday (July 14th), but last night, … Read More

The Closer Screening Party Part I: The People

Last night, I attended a special screening and dessert party for Kyra Sedgwick’s The Closer at this great little spot, ULTRA. One of my favorite parts of attending events is connecting the names and faces of other bloggers and journalists … Read More

On Top of Spaghetti

Yesterday, my husband, sons and I went to see The Paper Bag Players’ On Top of Spaghetti at Riverbank State Park. It was excellent! (On a side note, it was days like yesterday that make me so grateful that my … Read More

Bra Shopping: Macy’s Herald Square, Floor 6

On Saturday after my “Manicure and Movie” treat, I mentioned to my friend Susan that I needed some new bras. Since we were in midtown Manhattan, I was thinking the Gap, Victoria’s Secret or Macy’s. Susan suggested Macy’s (6th Floor) … Read More

Summer “To Do” List

Recently my husband, oldest son and I came up with a list of things that we want “to do” together before the summer is over (it goes by so fast!). –Victorian Gardens Amusement Park -The Beach -Madison Square Kids followed … Read More