The holidays are a reminder of the importance of helping others, especially those New Yorkers who cannot always be sure when they will get their next meal. City Harvest, the world's first food rescue organization, has lined up several easy ways for individuals to help put food ...read more
Mean Girls has been drawing teen and tween girls in droves to Broadway. I had to find out more about this trendy musical. Here's why you should see the Mean Girls Broadway musical. Momtrends discount code: Use code MGBWAY for tickets starting as low as $59 on performances from ...read more
School's out for summer, but the learning never ends! We gathered some of our favorite influencers and their families to experience the Summer Fun exhibits at Liberty Science Center, our go-to for an exciting day adventure steeped in scientific learning and interactive exhibits. ...read more
Knowledge is power, and we love how the online resource, Healthy Child Healthy World helps us informed about on how to protect our kids from harmful chemicals. You can also join in on the discussion and learn with their inaugural Summer Luncheon. This annual event will allow ...read more
I was invited to try out a dynamic spin class called Revolve in New York city's Union Square. I'd heard of Spinwheel and even SoulCycle, but I was interested to see what this New York ride had to offer. With locations in DC and New York, I decided to sign up for their most ...read more
Last week Momtrends learned more about the latest from UNICEF and their unique gift program. From actual lifesaving items for children to name-brand options by Gucci, IKEA and Montblanc, each gift has the power to make a significant impact. Since we all give gifts for a ...read more
We are loving this exciting event in upstate New York! Bike New York, which produces the TD Five Boro Bike Tour, will bring its annual Discover Hudson Valley Ride back to the Hudson Valley region for its fourth year. The Discover Hudson Valley Ride, rich with history and ...read more
This past weekend my family and I had the chance to step on the Norwegian Breakaway, a 146,600 gross ton ship, to learn more about this massive ship and to see first-hand what they offer families. Designed by artist Peter Max, the ship has the capacity to hold more than 4,000 ...read more
Last week I had a fun night out with my Mom to see Blue Man Group. As a native New Yorker herself, she loves everything about the theater so it always a treat to share those experiences together. As the quintessential New York City, the Blue Man Group has been playing on Astor ...read more
As a family of four it is very challenging to take pictures with all of us together. On holidays and special occasions we might get one. One way to capture these moments is by using a professional photographer and we recently did so when we worked with the wonderful Jane ...read more
Come celebrate the total experience of being in the wild at the Central Park Zoo, located right in the heart of New York City! From leaping lemurs to playful snow monkeys, meet wildlife from around the world, all while enjoying the unique views of Manhattans urban playground in ...read more
Momtrends headed up to the Upper East Side last week for the Grand Opening of the Orange Leaf, a frozen yogurt shop. This is Orange Leaf's second location in New York City, the first in Murray Hill. I waited for my son to get out of school and we headed uptown to see the new ...read more
Last year there were hundreds of thousands of kids in various parks for national play day! This year, there are already 200 park events for National Kids to Parks Day on Saturday, May 18th. In addition, 260 mayors in 45 states and Washington D.C. and eight state governors issued ...read more
A few weeks ago my daughter and I had the chance to check out the spectacular Annie on Broadway (check out our review here). I loved seeing the music live that I loved so much growing up and sharing that special moment with my daughter - who now also knows all of the words from ...read more
I love our local haunts for date nights but it is always nice to mix that up a bit, and living in NYC the options are vast and pretty exciting. About a month ago we had a unique date night experience at The Old Bowery Station, Openhouse's newest space dedicated to great ...read more
After the newborn stage with my first daughter, I was ready to 'get out there' and meet some new mom friends as well as babies for my daughter and I to socialize and play with. Living in a new neighborhood (and being a new mom), I went to the Internet to search for classes for ...read more
Livability.com, a national website that highlights more than 500 of Americas best places to live and visit, has released a list of the Top 10 Spring Break Destinations for Families 2013: Quick Getaways. The list is the second installment of an annual listing of Americas best ...read more
Broadway Edges founder, Jill Jaysen, (Award-Winning Director, Acting Coach, Founder of Center Stage Theatre Company) and Michael Schloegl, (Choreographer, Movement Coach, Founding Member of Vital Theatre Company), will team-up with Broadway professionals to help children ...read more
Our children have access to so much culture in the NYC-area. What is also incredible is the rich history of NYC from the early Dutch settlement of New Amsterdam that spans to the immigrant tenements in the Lower East Side as well as its incredible landmarks. A new book, New ...read more
Canal Park Playhouse is thrilled to announce that they are re-opening after a two-month hiatus due to severe flooding from Hurricane Sandy. Playhouse favorites The Piccolini Trio return for the third year in a row with CIRCUS IN A TRUNK, created and performed by Joy Powers, ...read more
The world premiere of Fancy Nancy: The Musical took place on Saturday, September 29, and Momtrends NYC was there to walk the pink carpet! Based on the beloved Fancy Nancy books written by Jane O'Connor and illustrated by Robin Preiss Glasser, the show loosely follows the story ...read more
How does the brain create language, and how does language shape the brain? Why is learning a language so easy for children and so challenging for adults? Held, at the American Museum of Natural History, this five-part course examines the biology of language in the brain across ...read more
Looking for a fun way to spend time with your family and find out about the life of a spy? Head to Discovery Times Square to learn about the secret world of spies and how they operated throughout time. Entering the exhibit, one can find artifacts from the CIA and FBI that tell ...read more
The PGA of America and the National Golf Course Owners Association (NGCOA) are encouraging everyone to introduce daughters, granddaughters and nieces to the game of golf during Take Your Daughter to the Course Week, July 9-15. More than 1,000 participating facilities across the ...read more
Friends of the High Line, Youth Step USA, and Hudson Guild are pleased to present the 2nd Annual Step to the High Line, a four-day festival during which New York City public school students will turn the High Line into their stage with dynamic step competitions and lively ...read more
Governors Island is an incredible place where children and adults can experience a diverse array of arts, cultural and recreational activities for visitors of all ages to enjoy. It also makes for a wonderful day trip that is also very economical. Over the course of the summer we ...read more
KlabLab, the company leading the education revolution one song at a time, recently announced its official launch and the kick-off of the Sound of Knowledge Tour 2012.Combining collaborative in-classroom lessons with its interactive website, KlabLab creates a new way to inspire ...read more
The Orchid Show: Patrick Blancs Vertical Gardens is currently running at The New York Botanical Garden that takes vertical gardens to new heights in its 10th year. The nation's largest exhibition of orchids offers insight into the mystery of these spectacular flowers and a ...read more
Momtrends recently had the chance to take one of Radio City's hour long "behind the scenes" tour. Radio City Music Hall's Interactive Stage Door Tour gave us the unique experience of seeing one of New York's national landmarks from the "inside out." Radio City has been ...read more
Drawing from the Morgan Library's collection, the new "In the Company of Animals" exhibit will explore the ways in which animals have served as inspiration for artists, writers, and composers throughout history. Ancient seals, drawings, prints, books, and medieval, music, and ...read more
Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus recently launched a production of Dragons, a show that honors The Year of the Dragon. Dragons features Shaolin Kung Fu Warriors, charging Cossack riders, magnificent Asian elephants, fierce tigers to the frenzied Globe of Steel. Hosted ...read more
The Bari Koral Family Rock Band, a New York-based band who have emerged as one of todays top childrens musical performers are gearing up for the release of their sophomore release, Anna and the Cupcakes(due out February 14) and a fun tour. Making stops in the NYC-area, ...read more
It may be getting cold out there but there are still plenty of happening events going on in NYC over the winter. At the Sony Wonder Lab you can enjoy a FREE afternoon of fun movies on their 73-seat High Definition Theater! There are also some exciting workshops that the family ...read more
Ever since my daughter took some dance classes over the summer she has been prancing and bopping around the house pretending to be a dancer. Her love of dance continued over the holidays when she learned about the Nutcracker - where she recounted Clara's magical journey with ...read more
Citi Pond at Bryant Park is having a Kids Food Festival to help in the fight against childhood obesity through fun and flavorful educational activities that focus on balanced food choices. Activities include: * Over 30 kiosks Offering free samples, food for sale or other ...read more
The Frolic Play Space, a 1,500 square-foot membership-based indoor playground and enrichment center, is hosting a fun ribbon cutting ceremony with Brooklyn Borough President Marty Markowitz to celebrate the grand opening of the new space. The space features custom-designed and ...read more
Families can continue to enjoy all-time classics and beloved films with this delightful matinee seriesfeaturing a special spotlight on imaginative films dedicated to taking viewers on fantastical journeys. The Film Society of Lincoln Centers Family Films are an ongoing ...read more
With kids out for winter break we have been searching for fun and educational activities to enjoy with our kids. The DiMenna Childrens History Museum at the New-York Historical Society has an excellent program where kids of all ages can participate in scavenger hunts, games, ...read more
While youre busy gearing up for the holidays and all that jazz, weve got a reason for you to take a breather and head to the theater. Childrens theater, that is. The New Victory Theater in Times Square is the first and only full time performing arts theater for kids and their ...read more
The Symphony Space, a performing arts center on the Upper West Side, recently announced their exciting line-up of kids events for December. With a book club, holiday party and musical performances parents and their kids are sure to find something that interests them. Check out ...read more
Ken Howard/Metropolitan Opera (c) 2007 The Metropolitan Opera announces the return of Engelbert Humperdincks, Hansel and Gretel, with eight performances during the holiday season. Aleksandra Kurzak and Heidi Stober alternate as Gretel and Kate Lindsey and Alice Coote ...read more
Modern Straight Leg Jean ($78.00) [lower rise silhouette, narrow straight cut leg; flattering dark rinse color] We really dislike the term '??mom jeans'? '?? especially since it implies that once you have kids all sense of fashion goes out the window. You can still look and ...read more
It is always inspiring to learn about fashion brands that give back. Of course we love clothes that look and feel great but we also feel strongly about backing brands that raise awareness and contribute to social change as well as help those that are less fortunate. We recently ...read more
Manhattan Movement & Arts Center announced their line-up for their Fall 2011 Children's Classes. Beginning this fall, Pre-School classes are now offered for four days each week. In addition, more Hip-Hop classes have been added due to popular demand, and Broadway, Here I Come and ...read more
We love the gorgeous butterfly exhibit at the American Museum of Natural History so it is with much excitement that we can announce that it will be reopening in a few weeks. Featuring Butterflies from All Over the World, the "Tropical Butterflies Alive in Winter" exhibit will ...read more
We can't be everywhere at once during Fashion Week, so we rely on our stylish friends to be our eyes and ears. Erika Lehman the Chic Shopper Chick caught our attention with her Lifetime Moms post about the Fashion Week: Diane von Furstenberg Spring 2012 show. Her warning? ...read more
The National Academy Museum and School of Fine Arts is hosting free art classes for the weekend.Led by a faculty of professional artists and art educators, the school is allowing kids of all ages to join in free drawing, painting and printing sessions. Kids can also learn how ...read more
For busy parents, scheduling the kids doctor and dentist appointments can be just one more chore - not to mention that parents have to schedule their own medical appointments, too. ZocDoc.com, an online service makes it possible to search and book medical appointments, is out ...read more
We are truly living in a digital world where we can connect to services and products directly through our phone. Companies are realizing the surge of the mobile lifestyle and are constantly coming up with new apps to everyday tasks easier. I recently learned about such an app at ...read more
Attending conferences is a great way you get inspired. Be it from business tips or life tips. One of the most memorable sessions I attended involved little to do with blogging and lots to do with living. Pepsi and the WIN Network brought in Sarah Brokaw for their special ...read more
