Bring on the Summer Fridays! While it used to mean happy hours at NYC’s hottest rooftops, these days we’re getting a different kind of bottle service. In addition to our Summer in the City Bucket List, which shares our ideas for family-friendly activities in Manhattan, there’s something about summer that gets me itching to get…Read More
Our Family’s Summer in the City Bucket List
It’s finally summer in the city and we are looking forward to sunny playdates and exploring NYC! While Bash is at half-day camp for part of the summer, we have a break next week, so I need to find places to keep him entertained. There’s no shortage of fun, family-friendly activities in the city so…Read More
Kid Friendly Dairy-Free Lunch Menu
Since he was a baby, Bash has had severe food allergies to dairy, eggs, nuts, and sesame. His dairy allergy is so severe that I had to use the Epi Pen after he had an anaphylactic response to less than a teaspoon of greek yogurt and we also had a scary episode where we needed to…Read More
Review of Lunch Boxes for Preschoolers
While I’m used to feeding Bash lunch everyday, there was something daunting about packing lunch for summer camp. With some weekend menu planning, night-before preparation, and a few go-to pantry staples, we survived week 1! And, surprisingly, packing lunch has actually been pretty easy and we are settling into a good routine. Here’s a recap and…Read More
A Day in the Hudson River Valley
Throughout the year, but especially during the summer, we always love an excursion to the country. It’s so nice to escape the urban jungle of New York City, beckoned by the lush, green Hudson River Valley that lies within a 1.5 hour drive. We go for great hiking trails, family-friendly farms, and hipster-havens in the…Read More
Tips for Camping with Young Kids
After several nights reading Fred and Ted Go Camping as a bedtime story, Bash has been begging to go camping. It couldn’t have been better timing for Nick, who likely needed an excuse to indulge in some new camping gadgets during the REI sale. So, we finally loaded up the car and hit the road for…Read More
Father’s Day Gift Guide
It’s time to start planning for Father’s Day coming up on June 17th! As much as I enjoy shopping for myself, it’s double the fun to shop for others. Sometimes it’s a struggle to get creative, especially shopping for husbands / dads who usually just say “I don’t want anything”. But I’m always up for…Read More
Kids’ Gear Guide for Summer Camp
Packing for summer camp is a little more intensive than for school. With the additional outdoor and water play, we’re stocking up on sunscreen and sprinkler-friendly outfits. We’re also sending lunch (as Bash has severe food allergies) so multiple lunchboxes are critical. Here’s our kids’ gear guide for what to pack for summer camp: Summer…Read More
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