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Looking for a kid-friendly activity to celebrates Marti Gras at home? Fat Tuesday is tomorrow and while my daughter is too young to enjoy the debauchery of Marti Gras in New Orleans, she’s just the right age for making beaded necklaces out of candy! Here’s a tutorial to make your own New Orleans inspired candy necklace […]
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My husband and daughter are carb lovers – pretzels, pasta and crackers are their favorite things. I try to keep it healthy so when I heard about baked Pasta Chips, I was intrigued. Inspired by a meal in Tuscany, oven baked Pasta Chips look like ravioli and are made from semolina flour and Italian herbs. Each of […]
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Hey baby, what’s your Chinese sign? If you’ve ever eaten in a Chinese restaurant, you know that the Chinese zodiac is based on your birth year with each year commemorating an animal and their attributes. The Chinese New Year has arrived and this is the Year of the Horse. According to Chinese astrology, those born during […]
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During one of the recent snowstorms (yes, way too many this year!) my daughter and I were invited to join the Appaman team at Park Slope’s Hiho Batik boutique. It can be a pain to to trek around in the snow with kids but we’re always eager to explore new neighborhood finds, we love artsy opportunities and we’re big […]
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We do a fair share of messy craft and cooking projects at home and away and there is usually a meltdown or two when it comes time for clean up. The joys of being mom to a 4-year old… When Swiffer invited us to come test out their new Swiffer Sweep and Trap at Make Meaning, one […]
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If you’re looking for a cute way to decorate your urban baby’s crib, look no further than Dwell Studio’s adorable Skyline series. I love the fun and colorful building design that works for baby girls or boys. The grouping includes bedding, blankets, pillows, towels, toys and more. Check out my favorites: So cute, right? I […]
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Here in New York, January means time to sign up for summer camp! If you’re looking for a fun and adventurous camp experience for your globetrotting teens, you’ll want to check out Summer Camps aboard the Tall Ship Oliver Hazard Perry. (Photo credits: 1) Sixteen-year-old Anna Spring aboard the Norwegian Tall Ship Sørlandet this past summer during the […]
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Looking for a fun weekend getaway? Head to Philadelphia January 17-19 where you can celebrate Ben Franklin’s 308th birthday with festivities, giveaways and parties to honor America’s favorite Founding Father. Family friendly highlights for the January 17-19 events include: Visit Philadelphia™ is providing free admission for up to 1,250 visitors to the new Benjamin Franklin […]
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Are you forever leaving Post-it-notes all over the place? Me too. Want to clear the clutter? How about this cute Notable Adventures Message Globe? This rotating globe comes with a built-in dry-erase marker in the axis so you’ll be able to jot down your thoughts at a moments notice. Place it in the kitchen for […]
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It’s a plane, its a submarine and everything in between! If you’re looking for a fun building toy that will get your budding pilots’s imagination flowing, the Build-a-ma-jigs Submaplane from B. toys is sure to please. My daughter and I tested it out and we had so much fun coming up with different configurations for […]
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