Archive for the ‘Kids + Babies’ Category
October 21, 2009
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 economy many parents have had to scale back—but that doesn’t mean your child’s birthday has to be anything short of ...
October 3, 2008
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, face painting and live concerts by Smalls Jazz Club, Tiny Masters of ...
June 20, 2008
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 birthday girl or boy will hear his or her ...
May 7, 2008
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. In honor of Mother's Day, Holtz gives us his best advice on getting fabulous photos of the ...
April 14, 2008
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 by Livos. ($24)
- This finger paint has all of the messy fun without the chemicals. Derived from vegetable dyes and ...
March 2, 2008
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 afternoon dance parties for parents and their kids. A live ...
February 12, 2008
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 arranges family afternoons and nights out, Parent Play will make you a ...
January 11, 2008
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 gave Notes on a Party the insider dish on her absolute favorite gifts for a new mama, how ...
December 17, 2007
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 Baby Burrito Blanket & Hat by Modern Tots ($38)
-This soft, beautifully designed swaddling blanket is almost guaranteed to soothe ...
December 5, 2007
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 captivating photo of your babes for this seasonal ritual. Just don’t let ...
November 16, 2007
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 cookies, cupcakes, candy and popcorn are free of peanuts, tree ...
October 31, 2007
I'll take the tuna tartar and a high chair.
You've spent years refining your sophisticated palette at the city's top restaurants. But now that you are shepherding a kiddo (or two), you've probably given up on the idea of a savory dining experience with your brood. Don't surrender to a future filled with grilled cheese sandwiches just yet.
Here are some good spots ...
September 26, 2007
My 3 year-old toddler Dylan has a monster footprint, a carbon one, that is. Her daily use of pull-ups, paper towels and plastic snack bags is embarrassing for an earth conscious mama.
So, for her birthday I was determined to throw her a party that was two parts "cool kid" and one part green.
Here's my cheat sheet:
Find a green location: Fun spots ...
April 4, 2007
If I were Alice, I would have been happy to stay at the Mad Hatter's never-ending tea party. Scones, clotted cream and preserves with a pot of hot tea sounds pretty perfect to me.
For all you New Yorkers in search of
wonderland, go to my friend's tea ...
