At a recent event for Disney Baby, I had the opportunity to check out The New York Palace Hotel located at 455 Madison Avenue in Midtown. The New York Palace Hotel is conveniently located near St. Patricks Cathedral, Rockefeller Center, Saks Fifth Avenue and kid-friendly stores like Nintendo, Build-A-Bear, American Girl and LEGO. Along with it being one [...]
When I was growing up, I never went to camp. I’m sure it was for many reasons. First, I grew up in the suburbs down the street from a tennis court, swimming pool and walking trails. My dad’s response to my wanting to go to camp was, ”Go outside, play and take advantage of my [...]
In New York City, it’s all about where you live, how much money you make, where you went to school and do you have a weekend home which all still holds true except for us parents, you have to add on where your kids go to school to the mix.
The American Museum of Natural History on the Upper West Side is by far our favorite museum.
Disney World is a magical place filled with wonderful memories. “I will always remember my trip to Disney World” is my daughter’s response when asked about her trip to Disney World. Anytime, we can experience Disney Parks or anything Disney, I jump at the chance.
Finally, I had a chance to wander by Zuccotti Park. Let me say for the record, if you ask most New Yorkers, myself included, I did not even know the name of the park until Occupy Wall Street took over the space. And for the record, it’s not really a park, it’s a large slab [...]
Empire State Building Spring 2011 Summer is upon is New York City and while, this may be one of the most expensive cities in the world, there a tons of free activities that you can partake over the summer. Here are 12 Free Summer Activities to do This Summer in New York City: 1. [...]
Visiting the Metropolitan Museum of Art then don’t forget to head up to the Rooftop Garden where British Sculptor Anthony Caro has a selection of painted and unpainted steel structures on view until October 2011. I love the rooftop garden not only for the exhibits but the sweeping and unparalled view of the New [...]
I remember this time last year being saddened that my little Alex was rejected by all the private schools we applied to. Mind you, I did not have the financial resources to pay $30, 000 in tuition but no matter, I was still upset by this outright rejection. I could go on about the private [...]
For those of you, who live outside the city wonder why New Yorkers have to earn so much money, this NY Daily News article says it all. According to the article, earning $123,322 is the equivalent of making $50,000 in Houston (assuming the same standard of living). My family consistently asks me why I live here [...]
