Did you know that Easter is the second top-selling candy holiday? It’s second only to Halloween. If you want to go in a different direction/stay away from the sugary treats, why not fill your kids’ baskets with one of the following treats? (They are all recession-friendly/affordable/less than $10.) As a special treat, one lucky Mom … Read More
It’s April and Easter will be here before we know it (April 12th). This weekend, I’ll be coloring Easter eggs with my sons over their great-Aunt’s home. I haven’t had the chance to get either of them an Easter basket since they’ve been born, because she gets them. That’s totally fine with me though! Anyway, … Read More
June is National Soul Food Month. It is a great time to enjoy amazing soul food and its history. You can definitely celebrate by supporting a soul food restaurant. There is something special about cooking dishes by African Americans and people from the African diaspora though. That is why I am sharing several of my … Read More
Last week, a friend shared a brief but powerful Facebook update: “Your black friends are emotionally exhausted.” U. Eze I know that my Mom in the City audience is racially diverse (by intention) but today’s post is geared primarily towards my fellow African American/Black community members. Take care of yourselves. You and your health matter! … Read More
To help plan for 2021, I asked Mom in the City readers to fill out a short, 3-question survey. Thank you to everyone who was able to take the time to do so and congratulations to the three survey giveaway winners who have been notified. I want to share some of the common themes that … Read More
Several of my friends have mentioned going apple picking near NYC. When I went to an apple orchard near NYC for the first time several years ago, I asked a group of family and friends for orchard suggestions… 1. Mom in the City reader Sandra Polanco recommended Barton Orchards. “(They have) hayrides, apples, pumpkin patch, playground, … Read More
Disney’s Zootopia DVD release date is today (June 7th). It took my family a couple of days to process the movie after watching the Blu-ray that Disney sent us to review last week. Our immediate reactions: -I don’t know what I think about this movie. – Sean (9) -Were they talking about us (Black people)? … Read More
Recently, I attended a blogging event that took place at the Children’s Museum of Arts. I love that museum and it reminded me of what great options museums are for indoor activities. That is why I’m sharing 33 free museums in NYC that offer free or pay what you wish admission. Technically, most museums are “suggested … Read More
Inside Out makes you cry. The Minions movie will make you laugh. That was my ultimate takeaway after seeing an advanced screening of the Minions movie with my family on Saturday. It’s a fun, cute movie that covers the evolution of the Minions – from the beginning of time up until their connection with Gru … Read More
I was really excited about this month’s “Cooking With My Friends” post. My friend Mike Petti was going to help me cook a traditional Easter main dish. I was looking forward to his leg of lamb recipe! A graduate of the Culinary Institute of America (CIA), Mike has cooked at a variety of NYC restaurants … Read More
