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How to Have an Art Adventure at a Museum with Your Children
March 8, 2012 – 10:49 am | No Comment
How to Have an Art Adventure at a Museum with Your Children

One of my favorite things about living in New York City is the amount of great museums available for my children and me to visit. When my girls were younger they loved the American Museum …

Decorating From the Heart
February 16, 2012 – 2:07 pm | One Comment
Decorating From the Heart

Before my eldest daughter Natasha was born, I imagined about 100 different ways that I wanted to decorate her nursery. It seemed that every decorating website and magazine had something that I liked and wanted …

New Year’s Paper Plate Noise Maker
December 27, 2011 – 3:26 pm | No Comment
New Year’s Paper Plate Noise Maker

There is nothing better than ringing in the new year with your family and friends. All that is needed is great company – and a fun art activity to help keep the little ones entertained! …

Snowy Storytime
December 20, 2011 – 2:40 pm | One Comment
Snowy Storytime

Aside from the freak snowstorm New York City experienced on Halloween weekend, there hasn’t been any snow in the city this season (yet), but there’s nothing better than snow – or the idea of snow …

Gobble-Ready Thanksgiving (Vegan) Treats and Crafts
November 22, 2011 – 4:59 pm | No Comment
Gobble-Ready Thanksgiving (Vegan) Treats and Crafts

With Thanksgiving only a few days away, the endless food shopping, cooking, and last-minute ideas for crafts to keep the children entertained while said cooking occurs can feel overwhelming. Finding healthy additions to the meal …

Thankful for Storytime
November 15, 2011 – 5:07 pm | No Comment
Thankful for Storytime

It is important to teach our children about giving thanks for what we find important in our lives. While this is something that should be reinforced all year, Thanksgiving provides the perfect background. Beautiful fall …

Autumn Clothing Essentials for Children
November 8, 2011 – 5:02 pm | One Comment
Autumn Clothing Essentials for Children

The world of children’s clothing never ceases to amaze and confuse me. Finding clothes for my girls that we can both agree on is a never ending struggle. That adorable sweater you just bought? It’s …

Halloween Wreath
October 25, 2011 – 5:37 pm | No Comment
Halloween Wreath

Dressing up, carving pumpkins, and trick-or-treating may be the most common (and exciting) Halloween activities, but what if you’re looking for something a little different? Arts & crafts activities are fun throughout the year, so …

Bellamy Blue Photography Tips for Spooky Snaps
October 18, 2011 – 4:11 pm | No Comment
Bellamy Blue Photography Tips for Spooky Snaps

My girls love to dress up for Halloween. I think they would spend the entire month of October wearing their costumes if we let them. My husband and I are usually able to snap a …

CitiPick | Hape e-racer Monza
October 11, 2011 – 5:15 pm | No Comment
CitiPick | Hape e-racer Monza

Made of bamboo and featuring sporty racing stripes detailed with water-based paint, the Hape e-racer Monza is a great alternative to the standard “toy car.” With roll bars, oversized wheels, and those trendy racing stripes, …

It’s an E-World After All
September 26, 2011 – 10:47 pm | One Comment
It’s an E-World After All

When Citibabes first opened, I wanted to make sure it was a place where parents could get as much information as possible under one big Citibabes roof. We started with (and have continued) in-club parenting …

App-y Trails: Travel Apps Designed for Families on the Go
September 20, 2011 – 5:11 pm | No Comment
App-y Trails: Travel Apps Designed for Families on the Go

I know it may seem a bit premature since the new school year has barely begun, however I can’t help but find myself daydreaming about and planning my family’s next getaway. While I work on …

Exploring Your Senses
August 2, 2011 – 12:31 pm | No Comment
Exploring Your Senses

Children love to explore the world around them and introducing the five senses is very important to their development. When my girls were younger we would play a game that helped them understand their …

Are We There Yet? Tactics to Enjoy the Ride
July 19, 2011 – 4:37 pm | No Comment
Are We There Yet? Tactics to Enjoy the Ride

In an early session of our summer CitiCamp, our campers created a memoir suitcase. With an empty shoe box and some creative decorating, the campers had a special place to keep items they collected during …

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