One of the biggest resolutions we're seeing this year is a commitment to spend more quality time with family.
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If you're going to be in New York City this holiday season (shockingly, many tourists do this very thing each year!) this native New Yawker has an awesome tip for you. At least if you'd like to squeeze a performance of The Nutcracker into your festivities, without having to hock your plane tickets and hitchhike home.
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Growing up on the East Coast, our family beach vacations were always limited to the Jersey Shore (no, not that one), where the beaches were crowded and the water was pretty cold, even in the dead of summer. It wasn't until I was living in the Deep South and met my husband, who had spent some time in the Pensacola, that I'd really heard anything about the Gulf Coast beaches. The soft sand! The gorgeous water!
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Last year we were overjoyed to learn that Small Business Saturday is now "a thing." Not that it hasn't been a thing around Cool Mom Picks for the last five years or so. And not just on Saturdays either. Here, just a little love for some of our favorite local mom-and-pops, from coast to coast.
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I first saw Godspell on Broadway as a young girl back in the 70s (I know I know, I'm old) and fell in love with it forever. As one of my favorite all-time musicals, I was counting down the days until I could catch its return to Broadway.
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If you're a NYC area parent in need an adult night this week (and who doesn't?) we have a fabulous
idea for you --the annual PS8
Author's Night to Celebrate Reading Monday night at Galapagos Art Space in
DUMBO.
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At a time when every American town is starting to look like every other American town, with the same clothing stores, coffee shops (ahem) and fast food chains, it's nice to know there's one that's still alive with a fierce independent spirit and all the hospitality a family could want.
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I still remember so vividly the courageous story of Elizabeth Glaser, her children, and their own public fight with AIDS 20 years ago. She was the first person to reach out to Congress, in fact, on behalf of children afflicted with the disease. So I'm thrilled to learn that her work continues all these years later.
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For NYC locals looking for some validation, a good laugh and a short break, we're got a great excuse to get a sitter--or employ the significant other to give you a night with friends this week.
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If you've seen our posts about Birchbox for beauty junkies, Foodzie tasting box for gourmands, and most recently, the Umba box for all kinds of mamas, you'll recognize that monthly subscriptions are all the rage. And now, there's one meant for our kids, that you're going to love as much as they do. ... [More]
If you're a NYC mom or mom-to-be, you'll want to clear your calendar one day this weekend for the New Parents Expo at Pier 92, hosted by our friends at New York Family Magazine.
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