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New Year's Resolution Help - More family time
One of the biggest resolutions we're seeing this year is a commitment to spend more quality time with family.
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The Nutcracker at BAM - magical holiday perfection
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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The ins and outs of South Walton Beach - bring sunscreen, not your passport
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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Shop local, for Small Business Saturday is back. Hooray!
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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Godspell is back on Broadway. Prepare ye.
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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NYC Parents: A perfect excuse to get a sitter Monday night
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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Stowe - One more reason to LoVermont
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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The Elizabeth Glaser Pediatric AIDS Foundation - still fighting
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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3 good reasons to get a sitter in NYC this week
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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Kiwi Crate - Surprise! Supplies!!!
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]
NYC area parents: Come see us at the New Parents Expo this weekend!
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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