Homeschooling in NYC

I truly believe that all parents are their kids’ first teachers. However, there are some parents that take that role to an entirely different level and decide to be the primary educational teachers of their students. According to a recent … Read More

Best Kids Shoe Stores NYC

I only shop online for shoes if my kids have had their shoes fitted in a store first. (We do a combination of online and offline shoe shopping, because their feet grow so quickly!) In case you still need to … Read More

Close Encounters of the Sea Lion Kind

Last weekend, my family went to the New York Aquarium  (as “media”) to review the new 1,500-square-foot exhibit called A-MAZE-ING Water that is there through September 9th. I will write about that tomorrow, but first I just have to share … Read More

Back to School Supplies List NYC

Last week, Reggie and I went out with the boys to buy the items on their school supply lists. We still need to order the Play-doh and pencil zipper cases, but we were able to get everything else relatively painlessly. … Read More

Best Educational and School Supply Stores NYC

Just in case you have not finished your school supply shopping, below are my top picks for places to shop in NYC for educational and school supplies: 1. Tannen’s 363 East 149th Street Bronx, NY 10455 (718) 292-4646 In business … Read More

The Pit Raleigh Restaurant

North Carolina is known for its delicious barbecue, so of course we had to visit the legendary restaurant The Pit. Known for its pit-cooked barbecue and southern sides, The Pit did not fail to live up to our family’s expectations. … Read More

Marbles Kids Museum Raleigh, NC

I can barely believe that it has been a few weeks since our family visited North Carolina on our mini media trip. This summer is passing by so quickly! Anyway, I have already mentioned some of the free museums that … Read More