Easter Baskets are fun but can be a pain to put together. I like to do a mix of candy and toys. Nothing too pricy are elaborate, just a bit of fun. I love busy toys and games – stuff we can play with while waiting for dinner at a restaurant or for travel. Here…
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Kid friendly Face masks
A year ago, I never guessed I would be writing an article about kid friendly face masks. I remember as a young single, travelling through Asia and seeing kids and adults wearing masks and thinking Americans would never wear them. Well here we are in 2020 and with COVID-19, we are all looking for the…
Celebrating the holidays with the North Pole Express!
All aboard! We has an amazing time on the North Pole Express double decker bus tour with Yop View! The ride took us through all the holiday sites in the heart of Manhattan. We passed Central Park, The Plaza Hotel Bryant Park and of course the famous Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree. We med Santa, the…
Bedtime made fun with Tonies!
We recently were gifted the brand new Toniebox. This new, fun interactive digital listening device has decreased our screen time and made bedtime so much more fun! The Toniebox is an adorable box that plays different stories when you attach a character to the top of the box. They have all the familar Disney stories…
Top 5 STEM Gifts for big kids
These toys are all fun and educational! Children will learn real life skills and gain knowledge from play. Here is what we are loving this year for big kids: RoseArt Creative Cafe Barista bar With the Creative Café Barista Bar you can be a future barista! Create endless latte looks with just milk. Make yummy…
Halloween treats!
Fall is ours favorite season and we love celebrating Halloween. Trick-or-treating is so much fun but all that sugar is not good for anyone. So we like to keep these fun toys on hand to trade out for the candy. Here are some of our favorite Halloween themed toys: Calico Critters Halloween Playhouse is so…
Dutch Wonderland
With over 35 rides, attractions, and shows, Dutch Wonderland is the perfect place to spend family time. Cool off in Duke’s Lagoon water play area (Memorial Day – Labor Day, make discoveries at Exploration Island where dinosaurs come to life, and take flight on Merlin’s Mayhem, a magically thrilling suspension coaster. Don’t miss out on…
Fall fun on the North Fork!
The North Fork is full of farms and wineries that a very kid frienly! We go to a different ones every weekend because we have a cottage out there. PErfect quick getaway from the city! Lots of smaller family owned ones are not crowded and don’t charge admission but have a playground and other fun…
Liberty Science Center ticket giveaway and review!
We recently visited the Liberty Science Center to check out all the fun they have set up for the Holidays. We felt very safe- sanitizer everywhere and everyone in masks. We loved the Holiday displays, The Sock Skating Rink and Winter Dance party. Our other favorite exitbit was Storyland: A Trip Through Childhood Favorites! This…
Potty training made easy!
There are so many potty training methods out there it is overwhelming. We didnt use a specific method- just made up my own way! If you are sheltering in or staying home, now is a great time to try! The way we did it was slowly and it turned out to work really well for…
The City Babe 