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Top 10 Tips for Seeing …

November 20, 2014 By admin

When I was little, my mom took my sister and I to see Ice Capades during a Florida vacation and soon after, we both had Chicken Pox. Since then I’ve never had much desire to see any sort of mass-market, massive kiddie audience production but when I heard Disney was debuting a Frozen on Ice show, I started to reconsider.  My daughter is Frozen obsessed and we were already fantasizing about seeing Frozen on Broadway but this Frozen on Ice sounded even better.  I quickly snatched up four tickets in May and six months later, the big day was here.

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Top 10 Tips for Seeing Frozen on Ice

Here are my top 10 tips for seeing Frozen on Ice:

1) When booking your tickets, don’t sit too high or too low.  There are no big screen TVs (at least there weren’t at the Nassau Collesium where we went) so if you’re too high, you’ll miss a lot of the character interactions.  But, if you’re too close, you won’t be able to see the skaters’ feet and you won’t be able to appreciate all the special effects (snow, illumination and pyrotechnics, oh my!).

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Top 10 Tips for Seeing Frozen on Ice

2) Plan your outfits accordingly. Practically every single girl at our show was in full princess mode.  Mostly Elsa but a good number of Annas and I even spotted some toddlers dressed as Olaf. Keep in mind that the show is ON ICE and that means its COLD!  Have your princess layer under her gown or don a sweater or you will be doing the “keep your coat around your shoulder” shuffle the whole time. Whatever you do, leave the plastic princess shoes home and don’t forget the tiara.

3) Bring easy to eat snacks (granola bars, etc.) or prepare to buy a $7 box of stale popcorn. Expect things to fall on the floor so be sure to bring extras.

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Top 10 Tips for Seeing Frozen on Ice

4) Get there early.  This show is crowded and that means long lines for parking, security, bathrooms and souvenirs. If you think it will take 30 minutes, give yourself an hour.

5) Go to the bathroom before the show starts no matter what!  If this is your daughter’s first time wearing her Elsa or Anna dress for a long time, practice lifting up the gown to pee at home so you don’t have any bathroom meltdowns. FYI, the intermission bathroom lines will be worse than you are imagining.

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Top 10 Tips for Seeing Frozen on Ice

6) Plan to buy something plastic, bring your own toys from home or both.  There is a LOT to buy and your little kids will start screaming “I want that” as soon as they spot the $15 Frozen on Ice programs. Agree on how many special treats you will buy in advance to avoid meltdowns. There were snow cones in an Anna/Elsa and Olaf mugs, plush dolls, light up snowflake wands, photo ops, coloring books, toys, face painting and more.  If you have more than one kid, you might want to refinance your home before the show.

7) All the Disney characters make an appearance in the beginning and end of the show so if your kids love a certain character like Woody, Cinderella or Nemo, be sure to point them out.

8) The best costume changing moment is when Elsa throws her cape off and the suddenly appears in the sparkly blue dress with her long blond braid. Do not look away for one second as this happens.  Your daughter will ask you 300 times how she did that and you will need to give a full description every time. FYI, when Elsa pulls off her tiara, the braid is underneath…

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Top 10 Tips for Seeing Frozen on Ice

9) Enjoy the singing or bring earplugs.  Thousands of little girls singing “Let it Go” at the top of their lungs can be overwhelming if you’re not expecting it.

10) Sit back and enjoy the show.  The fun songs, endearing characters and magical moments from the movie are all here, on ice, and it really is wonderful. The skating is pretty impressive too.

After New York, the show plays in the following cities.

Newark, NJ, Rutherford, NJ, Rosemont, IL, Chicago, IL, Boston, MA, St. Louis, MO, Auburn Hills, MI, Dallas, TX, San Antonio, TX, Minneapolis, MN, Houston, TX, Hidalgo, TX, New Orleans, LA, Baton Rough, LA, Tampa, FL, Birmingham, AL, Florence, SC, Huntsville, AL, Memphis, TN, El Paso, TX, Tucson, AZ.

To find dates and tickets visit Ticketmaster online.

 

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Family Fun with Baby Loves …

November 12, 2014 By admin

Can you imagine a family friendly activity where kids can dance and sing under disco lights, moms can catch up with friends and dads can guzzle beer?  It exists and its called Baby Loves Disco!

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Family Fun with Baby Loves Disco Dance Parties

My family and I were invited to check out the Boo Baby Boo Halloween Baby Loves Disco party in NYC last month and it was a fun time for all.  Baby Loves Disco parties are held across the United States (New York, DC, Philadelphia, Los Angeles, Chicago and San Francisco) in super cool grown up venues like Le Poisson Rouge, DNA Lounge and World Cafe giving adults and kids a chance to feel grown up!  I don’t know about you but I’m always happy to attend events that don’t take place in typical kiddie venues (not that there’s anything wrong with that…).

During November, the dance parties feature a Pajama Party theme (think come in your PJS, snack on Pop Tarts and late night snacks and jump on the bed dance contests!).  Dress your best because there will be prizes for best family PJs…

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Family Fun with Baby Loves Disco Dance Parties

The party we attended featured a variety of tables with activities for kids (like face painting, balloon twisting, arts and crafts, mini manis, tastings, etc.) and information for parents (Urban Sitter, CityMani, The Jewish Museum, Mommy Nearest, Happy Family, etc.).  If you’re a new mom, this is a great way to get your bearings in the craziness of momhood.

Kids of all ages are welcome but most kids seemed to be in the 3-10 range at the event I attended. Have no fear if you have small children, Baby Loves Disco parties feature a dedicated play area with mats and toys for babies and tots.

The DJ did a great job keeping kids (and adults) entertained with fun commentary, dance lessons, and contests. When dancers worked up an appetite, super kid-friendly snacks (puffs, fruit pouches, pretzels, PB & banana roll ups, chips & salsa, etc.) and juice boxes were plentiful. Grown-ups could order from a fully stocked bar (at NYC nightclub prices, natch) so everyone stayed happy.

Winter is on its way and that means time to schedule some family friendly indoor activities.  If you’ve got kids who like to boogie, this is a great pick for a staycation or vacation! The NYC Baby Loves Disco Pajama Party will take place on Sunday, November 23.  Check the Baby Loves Disco events page for information on other cities and tickets.

 

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Somebody Come and Play! …

November 6, 2014 By admin

It was a cold and rainy day outside but when my daughter and I stepped into the “Somebody Come and Play” Sesame Street Exhibit at the New York Public Library for the Performing Arts, things suddenly turned warm and fuzzy. From life size characters like Big Bird, Oscar the Grouch, Elmo and Snuffleupagus to movies and memorabilia, this adorable exhibit showcases highlights from the show’s last 45 years with something to please children and adults alike.

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Somebody Come and Play! Checking out the Sesame Street Exhibit at the New York Public Library for the arts in Lincoln Center

If you live in NYC or if you’ll be passing through between now and January 31, 2015, its worth the trip, especially if you’ve got young children. My five-year old daughter ran around from section to section for a couple of hours, happily entertained.  There are numerous scripts, photos, story boards, original art and music scores and other memorabilia from the archives as well as interactive exhibits for children.

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Somebody Come and Play! Checking out the Sesame Street Exhibit at the New York Public Library for the arts in Lincoln Center

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Somebody Come and Play! Checking out the Sesame Street Exhibit at the New York Public Library for the arts in Lincoln Center

Kids can visit the Sesame Street steps (push a button and make Oscar pop out of his trash can!), watch show highlights, feel Muppet fur, and play in the art area featuring a gigantic chalk board. The day we went a special presentation of Follow That Bird was playing in the auditorium. If you visit on November 19, The Adventures of Elmo in Grouchland will be playing at 3pm and there are a number of seminars for adults.

The New York Public Library for the Performing Arts is located at 40 Lincoln Center Plaza and the hours are Monday and Thursday noon to 8 pm, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday noon to 6 pm. The Lincoln Center’s central plaza is a great spot for kids to run around before or after. Just look for the fountains and have fun!

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How to host a Caribbean themed …

October 29, 2014 By admin

My daughter recently requested a Caribbean themed party with dolphins for her 5th birthday.

This would have been super easy if it was summer and if we had a pool (and a backyard!) but for a New York City party in the fall, it took a little creativity. Read on to see my tips for hosting a festive, fun and relatively easy Caribbean themed birthday party…

Part one – Create an Under the Sea look

1) Blow up a million (or two hundred) balloons in varying shades of blue and spread them on the floor and/or hang them from the ceiling. I found these tiny tiny hooks from Command that made hanging super easy. Add in some giant beach balls, pool floats, mermaid dolls and inflatable blue dolphins…

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How to host a Caribbean themed party in 10 easy steps

2) Decorate the walls with crepe paper streamers in varying shades of green to look like seaweed. I used glue dots to make it nice and easy. Hang a happy birthday banner or letters, add some balloons (giant floating pina colada? Yes, please!), drape raffia around the table, add colorful decorations and you’re set.

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How to host a Caribbean themed party in 10 easy steps

3) Make some adorable fish out of paper lanterns….I just bought matching paper for the fins and tails and traced out a pattern. Finish them with pom pom eyes and big red fish lips and hang with fishing wire. Too cute.

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How to host a Caribbean themed party in 10 easy steps

Part two – Add some fun activities

4) Photo booths are fun for kids and adults. Tape a border to the wall, hang some pom pom flowers and throw some fun props and picture frames into a big colorful tub and you’re all set.

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How to host a Caribbean themed party in 10 easy steps

5) My daughter is obsessed with Dolphins ever since we saw the Dolphin Tale 2 preview with The Moms. Move over donkey, we decided to play Pin the Tail on the Dolphin.

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How to host a Caribbean themed party in 10 easy steps

6) Have a face painter, balloon twister and/or magician on hand or get some adults to help with these activities. Temporary fish or mermaid tattoos are another easy option.

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How to host a Caribbean themed party in 10 easy steps

Part three – Time to chow down

7) We served goldfish crackers (of course), tropical fruit kebobs, and shell mac and cheese with hot dog octopuses (thanks Pinterest!). To drink we had pink lemonade, kiddie pina coladas, juices and water in fun palm tree and coconut cups with krazy straws.

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How to host a Caribbean themed party in 10 easy steps

8) For the cake, she wanted a crab on top which was a strange request but I was just happy she didn’t say lobster. I made a round blue and white cake with candy/pretzel palm trees, a brown sugar beach and blue candy ocean (sixlets, m&ms, Jelly Belly, and rock candy. Oh my). I made the crab out of red fondant and it was much easier than I expected. If you’ve ever handled Play Doh, you’ll have no worries here.

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How to host a Caribbean themed party in 10 easy steps

9) I made mini fish cupcakes for the kids because I didn’t want 14 kids screaming at me telling me which part of the cake they had to have. Is this just a NYC thing? Anyway, the cupcakes were a little time consuming because you need to sort the mini m&ms and make the different colored frosting but they were super cute.

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How to host a Caribbean themed party in 10 easy steps

Part four – Send them home

10) After two hours, your ears will be throbbing and everyone will be ready to go home. For a parting gift, we gave everyone these cute HEXBUG Aquabot fishies which fit in nicely with the theme and didn’t involve candy. That’s a win win in birthday party world. Some of my other ideas were kinetic sand and make your own dolphin out of clay kits.

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How to host a Caribbean themed party in 10 easy steps.

And there you have it. Although this was a birthday party, I think these ideas could be tweaked for a cute Caribbean themed baby shower as well. For more fun party ideas, follow me on Pinterest.

 

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Top 5 Family Friendly …

October 24, 2014 By admin

This is probably going to be one of the last nice weekends before the Polar Vortex strikes again so get your costumes ready and check out these family friendly Halloween activities.

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Top 5 Family Friendly Halloween Activities in NYC

1) Circle Line’s Halloween Ball Kids Costume Cruise

Want to combine a Halloween activity with a little sightseeing?  You’ll love Circle Line’s special Halloween Ball – Kids Costume Cruise. I reviewed this family friendly cruise this summer and it was so much fun.  Kids are in for a spooky fun time with a strolling magician and face painter and everyone will enjoy the amazing NYC views.

When and where: Saturday, October 25. Pier 83 (West 42nd St. and 12th Ave.) Boarding begins at 9:30 am and the cruise sails from 10 am – 11:15 am.

2) Baby Loves Disco’s Boo Baby Boo Halloween Spectacular

Does your baby love to boogie?  Check out Baby Loves Disco’s Halloween themed dance party on Sunday. Come in costume and bring your dancing shoes! There will be kid-friendly activities like balloon sculpting, crafting, mini manis and a costume contest. I’ll be there with my daughter so come by and say hi! If you can’t make it, the next one is a Pajama Party on November 23 – just roll our of bed and come in your PJs!  How fun.

When and Where: Sunday, October 26. Le Poisson Rouge (158 Bleecker) from noon – 3

3) Haunted High Line

Check out the spooky transformation of the High Line at its 4th annual family Halloween celebration, the Haunted High Line. Kids can trick-or-treat with the Mad Cookie Man and the West Side Cowboy, create Halloween art, explore the haunted train tunnel created by students from the School of Visual Arts, and learn about the creation of the High Line and the spooky history of Manhattan’s West Side.

When and Where: Saturday, October 25. The High Line (14th to 17th Streets) from 11 am – 3 pm.

4) Boo at the Zoo

The Bronx Zoo is always a hit with kids of all ages and one of my favorite times to visit is for Boo at the Zoo. Come this weekend (and Columbus day or Halloween) and you’ll enjoy hay mazes, costume parades, musical performances, magic shows, a Dinosaur Safari and more. Bring your camera and don’t miss the Jack O’Lantern Illumination, a dark passageway filled with hundreds of intricately carved and illuminated pumpkins. Buy your tickets online and save $5 off each ticket.

When and Where: The Bronx Zoo. Weekends through November 2 from 10 am to 5:30 pm.

5) Halloween Kidz Karnival

Hudson River Park is transforming Tribeca’s Pier 26 into a wickedly wild Halloween Kidz Karnival. Dress in costume and enjoy face painting, arts and crafts, rides, snacks and more.  Story Pirates will put on a Halloween-themed improv show that’s sure to thrill. This is a great not too scary option for young kids.

When and Where:  October 26. Noon to 5 pm. Hudson River Park’s Pier 26

Happy almost Halloween.  Are you still looking for costume ideas?

 

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Fun and Free in Manhattan: …

October 10, 2014 By admin

New York City can be a super expensive place to visit but there is never a shortage of free family friendly activities and attractions if you’re in the know. Today I’m showcasing the High Line in NYC’s Chelsea neighborhood.

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Fun and Free in Manhattan: Explore the High Line in NYC

One of the best places for kids of all ages to take in New York City, the High Line is a public park built on an elevated freight rail line on New York City’s West Side.  It begins at Gansevoort Street in the Meatpacking District and runs up to West 34th Street, between 10th and 12th Avenues.  There are several entrances and exits (some with elevators) so you can walk as much or as little as you’re up for.  As you stroll along, you’ll find interesting art exhibits, a variety of plants including perennials, grasses, shrubs and trees, and scenic resting spots. It’s also an amazing spots for taking photos so don’t forget your good camera!

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Fun and Free in Manhattan: Explore the High Line in NYC

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Fun and Free in Manhattan: Explore the High Line in NYC

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Fun and Free in Manhattan: Explore the High Line in NYC

If you don’t love walking through NYC’s busy streets with small children, you’ll love that there are no cars or bikes so kids can freely roam around. It can get very crowded on nice days so I suggest going first thing and then going for lunch (there plenty of options for lunch and snacks on the High Line and surrounding areas). If you’ve got more time, foodies of all ages will want to check out nearby Chelsea Market, fashionistas will love the Meatpacking district and art lovers will want to explore the many area’s art galleries.

If you’re around on Saturday, October 25, join Friends of the High Line for the fourth-annual, family friendly Haunted High Line Halloween celebration.  Come in costume and trick-or-treat with characters, make giant art creations and explore a haunted train tunnel.

Have a great weekend!

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Fall Fun: Pumpkin Picking on …

September 18, 2014 By admin

Back-to-school came and went and now its time for Halloween!  Pumpkin picking on Long Island is one of my favorite fall activities but if you wait too long, the pumpkins are picked over and the crowds are crazy. So, pick a weekend (between September 20 and November 2) and head over to Fink’s Country Farm on Eastern Long Island. It’s not too far from the Riverhead outlets so if you’re feeling ambitious you might come home with pumpkins and a few new outfits!

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Pumpkin Picking at Fink’s Farm on Long Island

You’ll want to get there as early as you can (like 9 ish) to avoid crowds and get the best photo ops and pumpkins. The $13.25 admission price includes unlimited access to the Fall Festival weekend activities including Hay Rides, 7-Acre Corn Maze, Pig Races, Animal Farm, Barnyard Bouncer, Corn Crib, Live Music and more. Additional attractions are available for an extra charge including Pony Rides, Face Painting, Fall Photos, U-Pick Pumpkins on the vine, Kiddie Train, Corn Cannon and Pumpkin Slingshot. There are plenty of picnic tables and the food stand serves soups, sandwiches, hot dogs, roasted corn on the cob (delish!) and beverages (get the hot apple cider). The food line was really long the day we went so be prepared to wait or pack a picnic and snacks.  Bathrooms are plentiful but they are port-a-potties (I know, I know) and there is an area for diaper changing.

If you’ve got older kids, you might want to bring a flashlight and check out the Spookie Flashlight Maze from 7:30 – 10 pm on October 25th. There is also a regular Flashlight Maze on October 18 from 7:30 – 10pm.  And if you visit on Sunday, October 26th there will be trick-or-treating.

There was so much to do and see my daughter was running around checking everything out for hours. She’s a pro at pony rides by now and she enjoyed her first pig race and corn crib. The Animal Farm was pretty extensive and there were plenty of feeding and petting opportunities.  The staff was friendly and I loved that it wasn’t as commercial or expensive as many other pumpkin patches on Long Island (you know who you are). We left with three big pumpkins and a bunch of gourds for $12 which I thought was a real bargain when you consider one pumpkin at the Union Square Farmer’s Market is $10+ dollars.

You can also buy Halloween decorations, plants, pies (freshly baked by Mrs. Fink), vegetables, cider and other fall favorites at the farm stand.

There were so many great spots for pictures so bring your camera.  Here are some of my favorite photos from our visit…

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Need more Halloween inspiration? Check out my post on Halloween costumes and Halloween gift ideas.

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I AM ELEVEN: Sneak peek into …

September 16, 2014 By admin

When I was a new mom, I remember venturing out to the movies to see a documentary called Babies that chronicled the lives of four babies around the world.  I was amazed to see how different moms (and babies) had it in other countries (no wipes, no plush stroller buntings, oh my!) but the unifying theme was how the babies were loved and cared for in their communities.

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I AM ELEVEN

I recently had the chance to see I AM ELEVEN, a new documentary that follows 11-year olds all over the world and it was a great sneak peek into the future for me. My daughter is almost five now and she’s so grown up in so many ways but clearly she’s still a little girl. Filmmaker Genevieve Bailey traveled to 15 countries to explore the world through the eyes of 11-year olds and the result is a fascinating look at the fleeting moment between childhood and adolescence aka middle childhood.

I loved seeing the children’s different environments and learning about their concerns and hopes for the future.  Some children were orphans while others were living pampered lives but the overall message was one of hope, curiosity and excitement for the future. Their dreams varied from becoming a ballet dancer, actress or secret agent to being a famous rapper or getting engaged in college, yet they shared a love of singing and dancing.

The film is currently playing in New York City with plans to open in California this month followed by Boston, Chicago, Washington DC and other markets.  I think its a fascinating must-see for children, parents and grandparents so be sure to check it out in a theater near you.

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Circle Line Debuts Bear …

September 12, 2014 By admin

Looking for a fun fall day trip from NYC that doesn’t involve driving, getting lost or keeping kids in a car seat for hours?  Circle Line is kicking off their new Bear Mountain fall cruises this weekend and here are my top 10 reasons you should check it out…

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Circle Line Debuts Bear Mountain Fall Cruises

1) You won’t be driving!  This is a big plus for NYC parents who dread thoughts of traffic, tunnels and are-we-there-yet tantrums.

2) You won’t have to ask for directions. The boat will drop you off at Bear Mountain and pick you back up in three hours.

3) You can relax during the trip instead of being stuck in a car or train. This is a biggie for parents with toddlers.

4) Bathrooms on board!  No trying to time pee-pee breaks and no emergency pit-stops required. Win, win!

5) You can point out all the various bridges, changing leaves and sites along the way.

6) Plenty of photo ops and great viewing areas.

7) No food necessary, you can order a picnic lunch for the whole family (extra charge applies) or grab something at the concessions stand on board.

8) You’ll have three hours to experience Bear Mountain State Park’s 50 different hiking trails, nature walks and fall festivals like Oktoberfest. This is just enough time for a family picnic and nearby exploring.

9) The return home departs at 2:30 pm so afternoon nappers can sleep away in their strollers on the way back.

10) You’ll be home in NYC at 5:30 pm.  No traffic guaranteed and everyone can relax on the way back and be home in time for bedtime.

HERE’S THE SCOOP:  The full day trip departs at NYC’s Pier 83 at 9 am Saturdays and Sundays now through October (and Columbus day) and returns at 5:30 pm.  Tickets are $60 for adults, $51 for seniors and $36 for children.

If a full-day is too big of a commitment, check out Circle Line’s iconic NYC cruises.  See a full review of my Circle Line Kids Cruise here.

Bon voyage!

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Fun Food Friday: State Series …

September 5, 2014 By admin

Are you looking for a fun way to sneak in a little geography learning with your kids? Check out these handmade wooden State Series cutting boards from Etsy’s AHeirloom shop.

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Fun Food Friday: State Series Cutting Boards for Globetrotting Foodies

I think they’d be a great gift for any budding culinary star or globetrotting family.  You can have icons engraved to commemorate cities where you got married, had children, went to school, etc. making it a fun family heirloom. Available in large or mini sizes, these cutting boards would also be a great gift for that person who has everything. Just pair it with a local cookbook or ingredients and you’ve got a fun foodie gift.

Bon appetit!

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