Whether you live in the NYC Metro area or are planning a trip to NYC this summer with the family, you won’t want to miss out on these FREE and FUN concerts taking place in Madison Square Park. Situated comfortably at 23rd Street in Chelsea, Madison Square Park offers year-round amazingness by way of the […]
Summer Fun Series: Our Visit to Storybook Land
This is the first in a series of posts chronicling mom a la mode’s various family-friendly day trips, amusements and experiences of the summer. Once upon a time in a land far, far away was a wondrous little amusement park that catered exclusively to the interests of good little boys and girls. It’s called Storybook […]
Kick up those Kinky Boots for a Fun Night on Broadway
The Tony Awards are on this Sunday night and there’s one show on Broadway that’s bound to clean up this weekend: Kinky Boots. My parents and I had the privilege of seeing Kinky Boots a few months back while it was still in previews at the Hirschfeld Theatre. And was it a treat! Not only […]
From the Expert: When the Center Aisle Becomes the Main Attraction
{This is a sponsored post as part of the Mommy Expert program. All opinions expressed here are solely mine.}
Sunday Morning Swap: Little Swappies
One part of my work as a blogger that I truly enjoy is having the opportunity to try something new, or explore an otherwise unchartered experience. Meaning, something that I would probably not do otherwise. And then of course, the best part is to share this info with YOU so we can all learn and […]
Getting the Kids into the City: A Suburban Parent’s Guide to Journeying Across The River
As a follow-up to many recent posts about taking on the big city with my little dude, I thought it might be helpful to share how exactly we make our treks happen. Alas, if you are looking for some tips on how to make it across the Hudson — with one child or more — […]
“Mommy I Want a Treat!” Times Square Edition
As you know by now, I’m doing some work with this cool new iPhone app called Mommy Nearest, and as a result am making weekly treks into Manhattan to explore and test things out to give the “mommy stamp of approval” on certain city hot spots. This week, I highlighted a few of my picks […]
Navigating City Life with the Mommy Nearest App {Sponsored}
As someone who considers herself a “mom in the mode” (much like you, right?!) I’m always on the hunt for something cool that will help me to navigate life with a young child. And if “that something cool” somehow involves my iPad or iPhone, even better. So when the team at Mommy Nearest approached me […]
Jon Bon Jovi’s Soul Kitchen: Reviewed by The Awesome Redhead
I’ve heard lots of buzz about Soul Kitchen, Jon Bon Jovi’s community restaurant based in Red Bank, New Jersey, and have been dying to go for several reasons: 1. I’ve been a Bon Jovi fan since I’m 7 years old. 2. The menu sounds amazing: American Regional fare featuring fresh, local ingredients that change seasonally. 3. It’s […]
Curious George: Let’s Get Curious Exhibit at Liberty Science Center {Ticket Giveaway Closed}
Visiting Liberty Science Center could not have come at a better time for us. Between being off from pre-school for the past week and nursing a nasty cold that kept us cooped up, my 2 ½ year old was ready for some much-needed time to run, explore and play outside of the four walls of […]