May 2011

Dinner with the family at Ali Baba’s Place

My son recently turned 16, a startling occasion in and of itself. He likes to explore new and unique things, especially in food, and has recently been favoring Mediterranean tastes. So it came to no surprise to me when I asked him what type of restaurant he would like to have his birthday dinner [...]

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And the Winner of the Judy Moody Movie Tickets Is…

We have a winner! Ann Burger, you and your Girl Scouts will be attending the advance screening of Judy Moody and the NOT Bummer Summer on June 4th at 10 a.m. at Regal Colonie Center. Congratulations!

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Catskill, NY Goes Gaga Over Cats

by Sandra Foyt

You have cat people and you have dog people, but here in New York we have cat and dog towns. Or, at least we used to. Back in the day, in the summer of 2008, two towns went head to head, competing for the best city strolls: Catskill had the cats, and Hudson had the [...]

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Summer Camp Ideas

by Guest Post

Guest Post by Stacy Jubert It’s almost summer…. Have you registered for any summer camps yet? I have had the terrific opportunity to meet some amazing area professionals in this industry and I am delighted to share some great summer camp ideas with you! Afrim’s Sports- who doesn’t love all that Afrims has to offer! [...]

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Healthy Fast Food? Putting iChoose600 to the Test at Burger King

by Sandra Foyt

Our first attempt to put iChoose600 to the test at a fast food restaurant didn’t work out too well. Last week, we committed to test out New York State’s Department of Health’s campaign to fight obesity by promoting good choices at fast food restaurants. It’s a tough assignment, but we’re up for the challenge. To [...]

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The Homeschool Science Fair Returns in 2012

by Sandra Foyt

The first Homeschool Science Fair that took place on April 8, 2011 at the Empire State Plaza Concourse was such a resounding success that plans are already under way to hold the next one on Friday, Feb 24, 2012. In the meantime, take a peek at some of the fabulous projects and the kids who [...]

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Street Fairs Satisfy Even The Finickiest Palates

by Sandra Foyt

One of the easiest ways to please the whole family when visiting New York City is to stop at a street fair. Cheap eats, bargains, street entertainment - city street fairs have it all. On a recent weekend visit to the Big Apple, I explored the Children of the World Festival along 6th Avenue between [...]

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When Flying First Class Isn’t All That

by Sandra Foyt

First class air travel conjures up images of swank leather seats big enough to get lost in, shrimp cocktails with champagne, and a two-story flight deck with spiral staircase leading to the cocktail lounge. I didn’t expect such luxuries on my American Airlines flight from Charlotte to LaGuardia Airport, but I was curious to see [...]

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Shrine of the Muses

by Cie McCullough Buschle

Each year, on or around May 18th, there are two important events. One is, it’s my father’s birthday. The second is that it’s International Museum Day. The idea behind International Museum Day is to show how important museums are for cultural enrichment and understanding. How they can help exchange ideas and create peace. How they [...]

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Spiderman the Musical, and Other Feats of Great Daring in Times Square

by Sandra Foyt

When I heard that the Spiderman musical, Spiderman: Turn Off the Dark, was showing across the street from our hotel, it seemed like an opportune time to introduce my son to the theater at “the best Broadway superhero musical ever.” (Lamar) My eleven-year-old son will tell you quite candidly that he does not care for cities. A [...]