NYC

Living in NYC, there are some experiences that aren't apart of our day-to-day life. However, one aspect of our weekends that I have been trying to change is to take advantage of everything our great city has to offer. Last weekend we did just that when we visited Liberty and ...read more

NYC is constantly reinventing itself. It's never boring and usually messy and noisy, but all this movement and chaos also brings great beauty. The newest gem is the Little Island park along the west side of Manhattan. This is one of the coolest public spaces in New York City and ...read more

Brooklyn keeps its cool vibe by continually updating the landscape. The constant flux of restaurants and entertainment keeps our community vibrant and one of my favorite things about where I live is getting the chance to explore. My latest adventure was for a dinner with a view ...read more

Since 1946, Macy's has been welcoming springs with a special ins-tore flower show. Bringing flowers into the store was meant to inspire joy and get women excited to shop for colorful clothing. Over the years, the displays have become increasingly elaborate and bring in hundreds ...read more

Each year, more than 3.5 million people in NYC and over 50 million people at home watch the Macy's Parade. 2020 will be different. Due to COVID-19, the parade will be viewed only via screens to keep everyone safe and make sure there are no crowds gathered.   Related: Thanksgiving ...read more

NYC is a magical place at the holidays. The lights and displays are glorious and the city is never more full of cheer (and people!). Our family tries to mix culture and charity into the season. I don't want it to be all about CONSUMING and SPENDING. Each year we set aside an ...read more

I had little knowledge of Come From Away until my Broadway-loving mom put it on my radar. Being a New Yorker who was in the city on 9/11, I'm a reluctant participant in 9/11 memorializing. I still haven't been to the museum in NYC, though I do walk by the 9/11 Memorial on a ...read more

Life is a roller coaster. We all face ups and downs throughout our journey. Challenges abound. But according to children's author Karen Struck, how positively or negatively you focus your thoughts can shape the way you perceive the path you are currently on. In her picture book ...read more

There’s never been a better time to share the historic Empire State Building (ESB) with your family. Soaring 1,454 feet above Midtown Manhattan, the ESB is New York City’s most recognizable and celebrated attraction. Thanks to a new top-to-bottom redesign, this should be on the ...read more

We're a music-loving city. And we go out of our way to celebrate the arts. I have two girls that love musical theater (check out our most recent Broadway favorite here) and we do our part to help artists thrive in NYC. For the past eight years, I've loved spotting the colorful ...read more

I grew up on musicals. It's the soundtrack of my childhood. When I was six, I thought Jesus Christ Superstar was pop music (that didn't go over well at my catholic school). We try to see a few Broadway shows every year to take advantage of where we live. I'm thrilled to share ...read more

One of the best parts of living in NYC is all the cute restaurants. I do like to cook for the family, but I also love a good date night that involves someone else cooking for me. I just tested out the Seated Restaurant App and am sharing my review. Get the seated app here ...read more

I scored a much needed girls night out in NYC. I'm not going to mince words, 2019 has had its challenges. Mom life, a husband who travels a ton and a business that requires a lot of care and feeding feels like a juggling act. This month, some balls got dropped. Treating myself ...read more

Living in NYC isn't always glamorous. But it sure is exciting. There's never not somewhere to go, something to see, activities to enjoy... We are surrounded by culture and community, and it's amazing to watch our children benefit from this city lifestyle. One of our favorite ...read more

My first baby, Buckley, was born at the beginning of December, just in time for the brutal New York winter. It can be daunting to brave cold temperatures with such a tiny baby, but after the first few weeks, I knew I couldn’t stay inside my apartment all the time. Cabin fever ...read more

My town is Halloween obsessed. Like, we go big around these parts of the 'burbs. I love it. And while I wouldn't want to miss the neighborhood feel and fun, the local kids in costume, and the party ambiance near our school center, I have to admit that I'm kinda sorta tempted to ...read more

NYC is a place for movers, shakers, and trend-makers! Whether you're a native New Yorker or an eager, excited tourist, there's always something to do, something to see, and somewhere to go! We recently hosted a group of local influencers on a #trendsbus tour through the city ...read more

When I tell you we are picky about the foods we give the kids, I'm really making the understatement of the year. At Momtrends HQ, Mr. Momtrends and I are known as the sugar police. I admit I have been known to rant about hidden sugars and the evils of white bread on more than ...read more