Inspired by the classic American cars of the 60s and the 70s, Candylab toy cars, straight out of Brooklyn, are on our wish list. We are drawn to the perfect combination of symmetry and minimalism that these cars display and as parents we are happy to see that they are made from real wood and non–toxic paint. Bash…Read More
A Kid Friendly Getaway to the North Fork
Looking for a quick getaway from the city? The North Fork of Long Island is a perfect family retreat for visiting charming towns with Main Streets, bucolic farmland, captivating marshes, calm beaches made for long walks, and scenic vineyards. At the last minute, we decided to stay for a long weekend after initially thinking we…Read More
Sunday Shelfie – October Monster Madness
As we start building up to Halloween, we’re getting in the spirit this week with two “monster” books: Leonardo the Terrible Monster and You Look Yummy. Recently, Bash has been very into monsters and we’ve been playing a lot of “hide, here comes the monster” games. Maybe he’s seen one too many Halloween decorations, but…Read More
Fall Toddler Fashion on the Farm
It’s finally feeling like Fall here in New York and we couldn’t be more excited to dress for the cool and crisp weather! October is the time to add lots of texture (think corduroys, suede, leather, cable knits, waffle weave), break out the cozy knits and flannels, and start layering with cute, and oh so…Read More
The Ultimate Guide to Applying to NYC Preschools
We are starting our third week of preschool and while I’ve had to come back to the room once each morning to help soothe the separation process, we couldn’t be happier as Bash reluctantly leaves class happily singing, “more school!” Given the mystery and anxiety surrounding the crazy process in NYC (there is even a…Read More
Sunday Shelfie – Our Favorite NYC Themed Books
Happy October 1st! This week, we are featuring two NYC themed books: Subway and Have You Seen My Dragon. These have quickly become some of our favorites and we also like to gift these to friends outside of NYC to give them a taste of city living (and it’s highly likely that they don’t already own them)!…Read More
Our Top Picks for Things to Do with Kids in Santa Fe, NM
So, after reading our “Surviving Travel Alone with a Toddler Article”, you may be curious…where did we actually go? Well, it was none other than Santa Fe, New Mexico and no, you don’t need a passport to visit 🙂 . While Santa Fe is always listed as a “top travel destination” for amazing cultural activities,…Read More
Sunday Shelfie – What We’re Reading
While it may still feel like summer in NYC at 90 degrees today, we are officially celebrating the change of seasons! Indoors with the AC at full blast, we’ll be reading Little Elliot, Fall Friends and The Three Ninja Pigs. We loved the first Little Elliot, Big City book so much that when we saw…Read More
