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Managing Holiday Travel Stress
November 29, 2011 – 4:37 pm | No Comment
Managing Holiday Travel Stress

Traveling during the holidays can be stressful. When I was single (and then later when I traveled with my husband Fil), I could handle holiday flight delays, cancelations, and 20+ hour flights back home to …

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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 …

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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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Summer Breaks – Unconventional Destinations for Less
July 12, 2011 – 11:25 am | No Comment
Summer Breaks – Unconventional Destinations for Less

Summer in NYC is always exciting – outdoor movies in Hudson River Park or on the deck of the Intrepid, day camps and classes, exploring Governor’s Island – the possibilities are endless. Summer in …

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For the Love of Clean
May 10, 2011 – 5:39 pm | No Comment
For the Love of Clean

As parents, keeping our children healthy is always a top priority. We monitor the food they eat, what they drink, and medications when they’re sick. Often times we can control certain things that are absorbed …

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How to Pick the Best Neighborhood for your Family
May 3, 2011 – 4:14 pm | No Comment
How to Pick the Best Neighborhood for your Family

One of the things I love the most about living in Tribeca is the park along the Hudson River Park along the West Side Highway. Its proximity makes it so easy for my girls to …

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Bringing New Meaning to Spring Cleaning
March 31, 2011 – 2:37 pm | No Comment
Bringing New Meaning to Spring Cleaning

Despite the cold, wet, and dreary weather in New York City, it is officially spring! As the seasons change, now is the best time to say goodbye to winter and prepare for summer. One way …

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Travel Ready: Games & Gadgets for Families on the Go
March 15, 2011 – 5:27 pm | One Comment
Travel Ready: Games & Gadgets for Families on the Go

“Are we there yet? Are we there yet? Are.we.there.YET?” If you’re a parent who has traveled with your little ones, you know that this line of questioning does not only happen in the movies. I …

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Family Ski and Snowboard Fun
February 1, 2011 – 11:49 am | One Comment
Family Ski and Snowboard Fun

I absolutely love skiing – it is my favorite sport! I enjoy it so much that I even raced on my school’s ski team in Australia!
Some of my fondest memories are from ski vacations I …

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Local Tucson High School Soccer Team Honors One of Their Own
January 13, 2011 – 9:54 am | 2 Comments
Local Tucson High School Soccer Team Honors One of Their Own

So much has been written about the tragedy in Tucson – a senseless act that has affected so many. The lost lives of six Americans including a federal judge and a 9-year-old girl, a gravely …

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Change of Scene: The Holidays in NYC
December 9, 2010 – 2:32 pm | 4 Comments
Change of Scene: The Holidays in NYC

Winter has definitely descended upon New York City. With snow flurries in the forecast for this weekend and lights and decorations lining the streets, there is no question that the holiday season is fully upon …

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Greening Residential Buildings in New York City: Thinking and Acting Locally
November 9, 2010 – 3:51 pm | 2 Comments
Greening Residential Buildings in New York City: Thinking and Acting Locally

At Citibabes, we’re always looking for ways to be a little more “green.” From our sustainable arts lab used in our children’s art classes to printing on recycled paper, we always try to be conscious …

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But I’m Just Traveling Across the Park…
November 2, 2010 – 4:37 pm | 2 Comments
But I’m Just Traveling Across the Park…

Taxi cabs are a normal part of life in big cities like New York City. While they are a convenient way to travel, at times they can also be frightening, especially when traveling with a …

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London Looks I Love this Fall
October 30, 2010 – 3:36 pm | 2 Comments
London Looks I Love this Fall

New York City is considered one of the fashion capitals of the world – or, if you happen to be a New Yorker, you know it is THE fashion capital of the world. Even though …

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