Tag: New York City

Brooklyn Botanic Garden with Kids

Brooklyn Botanic Garden with Kids

New York City is known for it’s towering skyscrapers and historical sites. When people visit they make plans to be entertained on Broadway, peer out from the top of something tall, or breath in the bustle of Times Square. The incredible parks throughout the city 

5 Reasons to Head to the New York Hall of Science

5 Reasons to Head to the New York Hall of Science

My kids squeal when we get out of the car. The New York Hall of Science is one of their favorite places to spend a morning. I know what’s you’re thinking – You take them all. the. way. to Queens? It is SO far away. 

A Visit to the Brooklyn Children’s Museum

A Visit to the Brooklyn Children’s Museum

Driving up you can tell right away that the Brooklyn Children’s Museum is an unusual place. The building itself is fascinating. The outside is a tiled brilliant yellow construction that reaches to the sky. Inside is an oddly laid out but fun collection of exhibits. 

9 Hours in Lower Manhattan with Kids

9 Hours in Lower Manhattan with Kids

How would you spend just one day with kids in New York City? This is nearly an impossible question to answer, but I find myself being asked it quite regularly since we moved to New York City. I have thoughts on the subject of course, 

5 New York City Christmas Events for Families with Little Kids

5 New York City Christmas Events for Families with Little Kids

The season of the towering tree aglow with lights, the merry Santa that rolling into town on Thanksgiving, and the streets bustling with shoppers is upon us. Every year the magic of a New York City Christmas is brought to life in countless movies, books, 

What to do at the Brooklyn Bridge Park with Kids

What to do at the Brooklyn Bridge Park with Kids

Why go to Brooklyn? Manhattan gleams with it’s famous skyscrapers, oasis like Central Park, it’s bustling Times Square and it’s one of a kind shops and theater…so why go to Brooklyn? Truthfully, before we moved here in May of 2016 I hadn’t spent much time 

The Two Essentials for Hiking with Kids

The Two Essentials for Hiking with Kids

My frustration is rapidly turning into anger. My twins four year olds are running ahead on the trail yelling – scaring the birds away and probably every other animal in the forest. None of the bird watching I had envisioned is occuring here. I’m struggling 

5 Things Not to Miss in Central Park with Kids

5 Things Not to Miss in Central Park with Kids

What would you do if you had to pick just one thing to do in New York City? One spot to visit? One place to spend a few hours or a few days? There are a million options. You could visit award winning museums, skyscrapers 

Statue of Liberty + Ellis Island with Kids and Where to Find the Best NYC View

Statue of Liberty + Ellis Island with Kids and Where to Find the Best NYC View

When you’re thinking about what to do in New York City – a completely overwhelming prospect, I know – this is one you don’t want to miss. I’m not sure why we waited so long, except for perhaps I was hesitant about bringing smaller kids. 

Dinosaur Unit for Kindergarten and First Grade

Dinosaur Unit for Kindergarten and First Grade

When you walk in a dinosaur skeleton stretches in front of you up to the top of the vaulted ceiling. The American Museum of Natural History is a special place and one of my favorite in New York City. It is not lost on me