I remember being so excited to share Eloise with my little girls when they were old enough--until I read it again as an adult and realized she a little brattier than I had remembered. Not just me, right? Even so, I still have a certain n…
We love finding service opportunities for kids and families as a way to get kids excited about public service and volunteering early. So I was so delighted to learn that the wonderful NYC is My Backyard camp, which my own girls attended …
The next time I'm in NYC, I hope my plans take me to wherever the Snowday Food Truck is parked. A maple syrup-themed food truck with a seasonal farm-to-truck menu, its purpose is greater than serving delicious locally-sourced food. The t…
The Cooper Hewitt Smithsonian Design Museum in New York City houses incredible exhibits for lovers of design, including fantastic workshops for kids to help them gain an appreciation for fine design before they even hit kindergarten. And…
I hate showing up to someone's house empty-handed, even when the hostess says, "Oh...just bring yourself." That's why I always have so much fun scoping out affordable hostess gifts for you all each year. While we can always grab a bottle…
NYC local cupcake shop Baked By Melissa has had us wrapped around their finger since they rolled into town with their delicious bite-sized cupcakes and clever ideas--remember the cupcake gumball machine and the Betsy Johnson cupcake ? We…
Whenever I'm scrolling through Facebook updates, I can't help but stop and read photographer Brandon Stanton's Humans of New York photo feed. He has an incredible talent for capturing interesting portraits and poignant quotes about life …
Getting my kids involved with helping others has always been an extremely important part of parenting for me, and I've done my best to include them in my own charitable passions when I can. But after attending the recent Global Citizen F…
A week after our summer vacation rental, I still couldn't get the musty smell of the house out of my clothes. I also couldn't forget the splintery deck, scary spiral stairs, and tangle of electrical wires that stressed me out as much as …
If you need a good reason to strap on your sneakers and get some exercise this fall, the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society's NYC-based Moms in Training is ready to provide you with all the motivation you need. And best of all for you new mamas…
As soon as my baby was ready for tummy time, I was vigilant about putting a nice blanket or playmat down for her to lay on, as anyone with a shedding dog can understand. While of course any blanket will do, you have to check out the fabu…
The freezer aisle in even the most conventional market these days offers gourmet ice cream in every flavor imaginable. I'd started to think that this ice cream social was at maximum capacity until I tried Phin & Phebes , and oh boy am I …
I get so excited about school programs that are innovative and exciting for kids, and one of my favorites is the seed-to-table education offered by Alice Walter’s esteemed Edible Schoolyard program . In New York's East Harlem neighborhoo…
When a friend of mine emailed to tell me about her new endeavor, BeautyCamp NYC , I have to admit I was like...what? Why would a girl spend an entire week in the summer at a beauty camp learning about makeup tips, when she could be playi…
First it was cupcakes , then Rice Krispies treats and donuts , too. Next up on my approved-dessert-trends roster: whoopie pies . Father's Day is the perfect excuse to get in on this trend and Batter & Cream , an online specialty whoopie …
I n case you missed them, here are 5 of our most popular posts from Cool Mom Tech this past week. Enjoy! 1. Owls and foxes, out. Adorable sloths , in! Consider us obsessed. 2. Cool videos for kids that aren't actually made for kids. We'r…
Maybe you have a kid at home like mine, who is always asking about how buildings stand up, or "Mom, who made that bridge?" This great Water Tower DIY building kit that we found at our hometown favorite Brooklyn Makers is a creative way t…
It's no secret that we love alphabet posters around here, so we've rounded up some of our favorites from the past few years. Whether you like it when X stands for X-ray, X-wing, or Malcolm X, we've got an ABC poster you'll love. 1. The C…
This week, I met the most lovely young girl in my local coffee shop. Aminata is a first-generation American (her mother, her biggest fan, is from Sierra Leone) and she publishes the Bklyn Beauties tumblr , in which she simply documents t…
When I first heard about 365 Day Subway: Poems by New Yorkers , a project started by friend, neighbor, and prolific author Madeline Schwartzman it was like one of those instant, "d'oh! Why didn't I think of that!" moments. Well there's a…
On my now frequent visits to Manhattan, I've become smitten with many adorable kids' boutiques that I'm unable to share with you (boo!) since they don't yet have online stores. But that's not the case with this lovely shop, which just la…
If you are going to pick the perfect time to visit New York City, you could do a lot worse than fall. The family-friendly options here seem endless this time of year. So whether you live in town or you are building an itinerary for your …
We've been huge supporters of the amazing charity Baby Buggy since we discovered them in 2011, and we're always ready to help spread the word about the wonderful services they provide. They've got a huge challenge ahead of them this fall…
Gee, another place to eat sweets, opening in New York City? That's no big whoop. But when the new eatery serves up gourmet rice crispy treats (because Rice Krispy Treats would be a trademark issue, right?) in flavors like red velvet, bir…