Lovers of gelato in New York have their share of haute ice cream shops with Ciao Bella, Il Laboratorio del Gelato and Grom.  But, a new player in the frozen dessert market has taken the traditional Italian recipe and served it the American way. Newly launched in the West Village,…
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Guest blogger Nicole Feliciano, the Founder and Editor of MomTrends, a blog about all things trendy and cool for families, walks us through the process of hosting a party for the little ones – complete with insider tips and tricks, favorite vendors and affordable online resources. Thanks to our rotten…
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Foodies and families alike will gather this weekend at the schoolyard of PS41 for Futurehood, a community block party to benefit the school’s Greenroof Project. On Saturday, October 4th, the neighborhood will enjoy an afternoon of gourmet snacks (by Bobo Restaurant, Gramercy Tavern, Royale Café and Murrays Bagels), cooking demos,…
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Kids’ birthday parties don’t have to be predictable and boring. Pizza and juice anyone? Certainly not if you have Princess Katie & Racer Steve in the house or rather, the apartment. This extremely funny, talented duo comes with a full band and plenty of music, conga lines and fun. The…
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Parents snap thousands of shots of their little ones, but capturing their child’s beauty and spirit in one incredible photo can be a challenge. Not for Ron Holtz, a professionally trained photographer and father of three who has a wide breath of experience shooting children, families, celebrities, CEOs and brides….
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See that giant heap of presents? Children’s birthdays can be a time of eco-unfriendly excess but it is possible to keep them green. Here are a few ideas for gifts that are cool for the kiddos and gentle on our planet. FOR THE CREATIVE KID: Natural Finger Paint for Kids…
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If the playground is a bore and you’ve done a few laps around the birthday party circuit, it’s about time you hear the music. The disco music, that is… Created by Heather Murphy (a dedicated mom), Baby Loves Disco transforms the hippest nightclubs across the U.S. into child-friendly discos for…
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Craving one of those leisurely lunches where you can reconnect with friends in person? With a couple of kiddos in tow, your civilized get-together may be doomed to fail. Tantrums and meltdowns almost always lead to a quick (and embarrassing) exit. Thankfully, Parent Play has the solution. A service that…
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Holly Doran, formerly of Vogue (yes, that Vogue) is a style maven mama who expects no less for her babe. But when Doran was expecting, she was frustrated by the lack of luxurious layette online. So, shortly after the arrival of her baby girl Finley, PoshSqueaks.com was also born. She…
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So you’ve made your list and checked it twice but still haven’t come up with any ideas for all those kiddos in your life? Here are a few innovative ideas for the little darlings and their mamas too! (And, we think they really deserve something fabulous…) FOR THE BAMBINO: The…
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Ever feel like your holiday “to do” list is longer that St. Nick’s? Forget about the stacks of tips to handout and the posh cocktail parties to attend, as a parent, it’s all about your annual family holiday card. Every year, the pressure mounts to find the cutest, sweetest, most…
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When it comes to treats for your little ones, there’s a lot to be concerned about these days. Food allergies are on the rise with an increasing number of children having reactions to nuts and dairy. But Divvies has thankfully come up with a very sweet solution. All of their…
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