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Spotlight on NYC: Big Apple Circus Review

December 23, 2014 By admin

Big Apple Circus, NYC, Circus, Acrobats, Metamorposis

Going to the circus is a rite of passage for little kids. I finally got a chance to take my five-year old to her first circus (along with my sister) and I’m still not sure which one of us had the most fun.  Read on for my Big Apple Circus Review… The Big Apple Circus is a small, one […]

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2014 Holiday Gift Guide Part 3: Best Holiday Toys

December 18, 2014 By admin

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I featured my holiday gift guide for all the kids and parents on your list as well as family friendly gift ideas and today I’m back with some suggestions for the best holiday toys for kids of all ages! BABIES: How cute is Airplane Rattle by Estella? I love that its hand-crafted in Peru by local artists. The Cheerios Play […]

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2014 Holiday Gift Guide Part 2: Family Friendly Gift Ideas

December 12, 2014 By admin

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Last week I featured my holiday gift guide for all the kids and parents on your list and today I’m back with some fun family friendly gift ideas! Stay tuned for my picks for the best holiday toys. FOR THE REST OF THE FAMILY: For jewelry loving aunts, these tres chic Jet Set Candy luggage tag necklaces are sure to […]

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Wowza Wednesday Holiday Giveaway!

December 10, 2014 By admin

It’s Giveaway Time, and Suburban Wife, City Life, Globetrotting Mommy, MommaLew, and Tastefully Childish have teamed up with some favorite brands to bring a giveaway like no other. It’s so good we’re calling it the #WowzaGiveaway! What’s better is we’ve broken it down into 5 different prize packs so we’ll have lucky 5 winners! So scroll […]

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Toys that Travel: Crayola Virtual Design Pro Review and Giveaway

December 8, 2014 By admin

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If you’re looking for a fun toy that will happily keep your kids entertained at home and away this holiday season, read on to learn about Crayola Virtual Design Pro (and enter to win your own!). We’re big Crayola fans here (remember our trip to the Crayola Experience?) and my daughter loves to dress up so I […]

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Globetrotting Mommy’s 2014 Holiday Gift Guide for Kids and Parents

December 5, 2014 By admin

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Holiday shopping is in full swing. If you’re not done yet, check out my holiday gift guide for all the kids and parents on your list! Stay tuned for upcoming gift guides for the rest of the family and my picks for the best holiday toys. Globetrotting Mommy’s 2104 Holiday Gift Guide for Kids and Parents FOR THE […]

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Part 2: Top 10 Cool Things for Families on Norwegian Cruise Lines

December 3, 2014 By admin

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We just got back from a fun family vacation at sea aboard the Norwegian Gem (see my Norwegian Cruise Line Review) and I thought I’d share some of my favorite kid-friendly activities for families on Norwegian Cruise Lines.  With close quarters (those cabins are tiny) and limited access to electronics and wifi, there is a […]

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Norwegian Cruise Line Review: Family Travel Aboard the Norwegian Gem

December 1, 2014 By admin

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The Love Boat was one of my favorite childhood shows so its no surprise I’m a fan of traveling aboard the high seas. Cruises are a great fit for family travel and my recent trip aboard the Norwegian Gem was a perfect choice for a multi-generational getaway I took with my mom and daughter. Below is my Norwegian Cruise Line […]

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NYC Inspired Holiday Gift Ideas for the Whole Family

November 29, 2014 By admin

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Who wouldn’t love a little piece of the Big Apple under their Christmas tree or Chanukah bush this year? Here are my favorite NYC Inspired Holiday Gift Ideas… This is New York by Miroslav Sasek.  I had this on my bookshelf when I was a kid and its still one of my favorites today.  This classic […]

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Top 10 Tips for Seeing Disney’s Frozen on Ice

November 20, 2014 By admin

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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, […]

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