Happy Holidays (+ Top 5 from 2017)

I really hope that you and your loved ones enjoy the rest of the year. It has been fun reviewing 2017 this past week. I’ll write more about that soon. Meanwhile, I want to leave you with the Top 5 … Read More

25+ Best Boy-Approved Gift Ideas for Tween Boys

It’s THAT time of the year again… If you are a new(er) Mom in the City reader, I compile my holiday toy lists by combining the following: toy “expert” recommendations, input from other moms, and input from my sons and … Read More

Fun Fall Activities at Dorney Park

Fun Fall Activities at Dorney Park

A couple of months ago my family visited Dorney Park & Wildwater Kingdom with media admission tickets. We had a great outing for the day. Things to note: there are separate daily parking fees and some attractions (i.e. Dinosaurs Alive! … Read More

polka dots the musical

Polkadots: The Cool Kids Musical Review

Last month, I was invited to a press preview of Polkadots: The Cool Kids Musical. It is the Atlantic for Kids fall musical that is playing at the Atlantic Theater Company in Manhattan’s Chelsea neighborhood. My sons are outgrowing children’s … Read More

dubois farm corn maze

Apple Picking in New York: Where Should I Go?

Several of my friends have mentioned going apple picking near NYC. When I went to an apple orchard near NYC for the first time several years ago, I asked a group of family and friends for orchard suggestions… 1. Mom … Read More