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I've got a hodgepodge of cool info to share today. Starting with a fun event for this evening, free tennis lessons, and one Cyber Monday sale perfect for little New Yorkers, Plus I'm announcing a couple of new projects that 'm very excited to be part of. Check it out:
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A&E
Lincoln Center
We braved the crowds and made it to the parade this year. Lots of time to reflect as the balloons and floats go by, kids shouting with glee at each one. I have a lot to be thankful for this year. Our family has had many struggles, but I feel we've come a long way. Thank you for ...
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Your children's holiday memories won't be about the toys they get under the tree, they're going going to be about the wonderful holiday traditions that your family shared. One of these traditions should be going to see the department store Holiday window displays. These festive holiday windows ...
A&E
Sure, maybe your Thanksgiving Day is jam-packed with food and family and food...and family...that just leaves you with, oh, three and a half days of long weekend to fill. Luckily, there's lots to do this weekend from cool animation shorts and workshops, a fun holiday tree lighting celebration, ...
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You don't have to brave Rockefeller Center to witness a fabulous Christmas tree lighting. These tree (and menorah) lightings are way less crowded, way cooler (one even has a Nutcracker performance) and definitely not loaded with tourists. Plus, all these events are free and you don't even have ...
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Rockefeller Center
Whether you're trying to figure out how to entertain the kids all day while they're waiting for the turkey to get out of the oven or you need something to do to get out of the house and burn off some of those calories after your dinner, there's still plenty to do on Thanksgiving Day. Here are ...
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My daughter who is 7 years old had an educational workshop about fire safety at her after school program. I'm interested in taking her to a real fire house to help bring his lesson home. Do you know of any? — Yolanda
It's great to teach our children about fire safety and I've always found the ...
News
Midtown West
mommypoppins.com - 6 days ago
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The answer is yes. Black Friday deals are
worth it. Buy one get one free, $50 gift...
credits, and giveaways are just the start of what you will find at this year’s Black Friday sales. Retailers are battling a recession and are offering all kinds of incentives for shoppers. Don't just ...
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Black Friday Sales 2009 - Best Deals from Toys R Us, ...
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Krause’s Candy Kitchen is a magical walk back to the time when small shops ruled New York City. This unassuming storefront on the corner of Metropolitan Ave and 71 St Road in Forest Hills Queens has small town charm combined with homemade quality. As soon as you walk in the door, one is ...
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Queens
Forest Hills
Visiting the Holiday Train Shows are a favorite activity of Mommy Poppins readers. They usually open for Thanksgiving and are a great thing to do with your kids during the long Thanksgiving weekend through New Years. This year the big news is that CitiGroup has cut its funding for their ...
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Bronx
Midtown East
Family holiday traditions often seem to revolve around food: cooking special meals, baking holiday cookies and creating gingerbread houses. These family moments create those warm memories that children will look back on with nostalgia. But if your inner Martha is on vacation, consider taking ...
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Manhattan
I’ve always found the weekend before Thanksgiving to be exciting, since the whole family is starting to get in the holiday spirit and kids know vacations (and presents, of course) are coming. But before you start thinking about gifts or prepping food before the big cook-off, take some ...
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Crown Heights
Brooklyn
Manhattan
East Harlem
mommypoppins.com - 10 days ago
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One of the things on our list of
100 things to do with your kids in NY...
before they grow up is to watch them inflate the giant balloons for the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade . If you want to go this year, here's some tips for seeing the balloons, ...
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Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade and Balloon Inflation ...
Dressing with style in one of the most fashionable cities in the world is a tough thing to do especially when you are a tween. I have allowed my daughter some freedom when it comes to clothing, letting her choose her clothes and then put them together into outfits good or bad. What we have ...
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Gramercy
Wanda contacted me via twitter looking for recommendations of where to eat before going to see the Radio City Music Hall Christmas Spectacular with her family. Since I've been meaning to write about family friendly restaurants in Midtown for ages I figured I'd just answer her here.
For over a ...
Food
Rockefeller Center
Midtown West
Every once in a while I find something that I think is the absolute perfect holiday gift and want to give it to everyone on my list. This year my singular obsession is the new DVD created in celebration of the 40th anniversary of Sesame Street.
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News
The Nutcracker ballet, as beautiful as it is, can be a bit much for little kids to take in. To get them to experience the magic and wonder of this timeless classic, or for a different twist for the kid who's seen the Nutcracker a bunch of times, opt to attend a less traditional version of the ...
A&E
Flushing
Queens
Brooklyn
Flatbush
Union Square
Upper East Side
There are many benefits to buying handmade goods this holiday season. It makes for more meaningful giving, it supports local craftsmen and is overall better for the environment. The accumulating effects of mass production are a major cause of global warming. If buying with a conscious is high ...
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Since we've become parents we've grown used to the period between Thanksgiving and New Years being a big blur of activity. The Holidays are a wonderful time in New York City and we try to enjoy its magical moments, whether it's with out of town guests or just with our own children. One thing we ...
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Brooklyn
These weekend events post are so hard to write. Not because it's hard to find cool things to recommend, but because it's hard to pick which ones to include. We've some cool, free events for this weekend that we think should be on your radar, but if you're not checking the calendar for other ...
