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April Showers Bring May …

April 8, 2015 By admin

April has arrived so get your umbrellas ready. Whether you’ll be traveling abroad or to school pick up, here are my best umbrellas for kids picks.

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April Showers Bring May Flowers: Best Umbrellas for Kids

For the little ladies:

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April Showers Bring May Flowers: Best Umbrellas for Kids

1) I think this totes Kids Dot Bubble Umbrella would bring some sunshine on a rainy day. I especially love that its see-through so kids can watch where they’re walking…

2) Skip Hop is known for their toddler friendly zoo collection of backpacks, lunch sets, luggage, bedding and more. This adorable ladybug umbrella will make everyone smile.

3) Crafty girls will love decorating this ALEX Toys Craft Color A Funbrella. The kit includes a 24-inch wacky umbrella with six pre-printed line art panels and weatherproof markers.

4) The MoMA Store has some really fun umbrellas for grown-ups and kids. This kids’s sky umbrella is a cheery choice and I love that it coordinates with the adult version.

For the little gents:

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April Showers Bring May Flowers: Best Umbrellas for Kids

1) Kidorable is known for their rainwear collections (raincoats, umbrellas and boots, oh my!) and pirate loving boys (or girls) will love this pirate umbrella‘s fun sword handle.

2) Sporty kids will love this Soccerball Gripster Umbrella featuring a soccer ball handle. It also comes in basketball or baseball prints.

3) Everything’s cooler in camo – even on rainy days with J. Crew’s Boys’ Camo Umbrella.

4) Kids love wearing their favorite characters and every little Despicable Me fan I know will love this happy little Minion Umbrella.

Good luck staying dry out there…

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I love seeing shows that are fun for the whole family so when I heard that Flip FabriQue, a circus troupe from Quebec, was coming to NYC I knew we were in for a treat. We previewed their fun filled Catch Me! performance at the New Victory Theater this weekend and it was AMAZING!

Here are my top ten favorite things about seeing Catch Me! (Attrappe-moi) at the New Victory Theater…

1) Talented aerialists and acrobats. These six young performers do not rely on fancy costumes or technical wonders, the wow factors here are their amazingly strong bodies and choreographed moves. Trust me when I say you will be saying “Wow!” out loud.

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Family Friendly Circus Fun: Catch Me! at the New Victory Theater. Photo credit: Flip FabriQue.

2) Incredible juggling acts. I’ve never seen a kid who wasn’t amused by juggling and Catch Me!’s juggling acts had adults and kids giggling away.

3) Great music. From ballads and guitar playing to Copacabana and I Like to Move It, the music is just as entertaining as the performers!

Family Friendly Circus Fun: Catch Me! at the New Victory Theater

4) Awesome family friendly facilities. The New Victory Theater offers everything families need including stroller parking, free lockers, a gift shop and play area, concessions stand (with healthy snacks) and large padded booster seats that don’t slide off.

5) The tramp-o-wall act will blow you away. The performers look like Spiderman as they fly through the air, jump into windows and bounce up from the trampoline along the set’s wall and rooftop. Its amazing.

Family Friendly Circus Fun: Catch Me! at the New Victory Theater. Photo credit: Flip FabriQue.

6) Whether the performers are jumping into sleeping bags, bouncing on big yoga balls or racing to finish popsicles, humorous moments abound. The performers are friends in real life and you can feel their camaraderie on stage.

7) Full body hula hooping! The sole female performer stole the show with her amazing hula hoop act that used every limb of her body.

8) The theater is near Times Square but the 42nd street entrance means you can easily avoid the maddening crowds, naked and furry characters and touristy candy meccas if you want to.

9) Affordable family fun. With tickets starting at $10 for members (and $15 for non-members), CATCH ME! is a very affordable option compared to traditional and adult-oriented circus shows.

Family Friendly Circus Fun: Catch Me! at the New Victory Theater

10) Stay for the after party! The cast members signed programs after our performance and there was a separate room outfitted with hula hoops, juggling games and a large chalk board for kids to play.

Family Friendly Circus Fun: Catch Me! at the New Victory Theater

CATCH ME! (Attrape-moi) has a running time of 75 minutes with no intermission, and is recommended for everyone ages 5 and up. Catch them this spring (through April 19) before they head off to Europe and Australia. Visit the New Victory website for ticketing and other information.

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Top Five Kid Friendly …

March 20, 2015 By admin

This seemed to be the longest winter EVER so I’m really excited that spring arrives today. If you’re looking for something different to celebrate the arrival of spring over the next few weeks, here are my top five kid friendly activities to celebrate spring…

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Top Five Kid Friendly Activities to Celebrate Spring

1) Spring means colorful flowers and kids of all ages will be amazed by the creations at the 2015 Macy’s flower show Art in Bloom opening this weekend (through April 4). If you’re in New York City, Philadelphia, Chicago, Minneapolis, or San Francisco you’ll definitely want to check out this free show. Last year’s show was amazing so I can’t wait to see it this year.

2) Hersheypark is a great spot for family fun and their Springtime in The Park weekends are set for April 3-5 and 11-12. We took a road trip there last spring and its a great time to go without major crowds or heat waves. Check out my Hersheypark Review here.

3) For adventure seeking families in New York, Luna Park in Coney Island’s season opener is Sunday, March 29. Festivities begin at the famous 88-year-old coaster, the Cyclone with an egg-cream christening at 11:45 am. The first 100 guests ride free so be sure to arrive early.

4) New York’s 2015 International Children’s Film Festival wraps up this weekend so come check out a kid friendly flick or attend the family friendly closing night celebration.

5) If you follow me on social media, you know my daughter and I attended a preview of Cinderella last week with The Moms and we LOVED it. If you’re looking for a must-see spring movie that will charm girls of all ages, this version of Disney’s Cinderella does not disappoint. The costumes are amazing, the actors and actresses are perfectly cast and even though you know the story, this live action film keeps you on the edge of your seat the entire time. And, if you’ve got a Frozen fan, the Frozen Fever short beforehand is super cute.

What are your plans to celebrate the arrival of spring?

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Travel Inspired Decor for …

March 11, 2015 By admin

If you’re decorating a nursery or kids room this spring, here are five of my favorite travel inspired decor finds.

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How fun is this iron Pottery Barn Kids USA Shelf for a kids room or playroom?

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Decorating Finds for Travel Inspired Nurseries and Kids Rooms

I love seeing globes in kids rooms and this Land of Nod Chalk Around the World Globe (in gold, red or blue) is a great way for kids to draw continents or write to-do notes.

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These airplane shaped Can’t Miss Wall Hooks are a fun way to help kids hang their coats and backpacks.

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Decorating Finds for Travel Inspired Nurseries and Kids Rooms

I just ordered this fun “Oh the places you’ll go!” print for my daughter’s room. I’m loving pink and gold for a girly girls room.

Decorating Finds for Travel Inspired Nurseries and Kids Rooms

These giant floor pillows from Etsy come in different sizes and configurations featuring spots all over the world. I think this North America bean bag pillow would be super fun in a playroom or nursery.

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For more inspiration, check out my Fun Nursery and Kids Room Ideas board on Pinterest.

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Spotlight on #DisneySide: …

March 8, 2015 By admin

Since we’ve been snowed in for much of this winter, I gathered our close friends and family for a fun filled Winter Wonderland Princess Playdate to celebrate our DisneySide and share our warm memories. Read on to see how much fun we had…