Sooooo….how are those “New Year! New You!” fitness resolutions working out for ya? Still on track? Great job! Covering the mirrors and eating ice cream from the tub? Welcome to the club. C’mon this cannot be a surprise. I mean it’s mid-April! We knew what this was when we went into it. Celebrate keeping your resolutons for three months…errr three weeks…errr….two days…and move on. Those new years resolutions you made in December when the world looked shiny and bright and ready for renewal? …
How to Do Family Travel Right in New York City
Most people who haven’t been to New York City would probably have it on their bucket list of cities to visit. New York has it all – history, culture, food, shopping – you can pretty much find whatever you are looking for in NYC. Thinking of a romantic getaway? New York is the place for sunsets from the Empire State building, award winning restaurants and carriage rides in Central Park. Planning a Girlfriend Getaway? New York delivers in spades with Broadway shows, some of the world’s …
How Two Canadian Girls Fell in Love with American Girl
In 2010 I visited New York City for the first time ever to attend BlogHer. I immediately fell in love with NYC and in an unexpected twist, was struck with guilt almost from the time I stepped off the plane. On the one hand I was living footloose and fancy free with my girlfriends in the Big Apple but on the other hand I was missing having this amazing experience with my family. It weighed on me heavily that I had not brought them with me. I was guilt-ridden and like any guilt-ridden mama …
Top Ten Movies Set in NYC
Not to sound cliche, but I love New York City. I can hardly wait to see it next week when I return for Blogher '12. My love affair with NYC started years ago though....watching movies. Now of course that I've been there I am either always saying "Oooh, I've seen that!" or "Ooooh, I need to see that!" Here then is my list of the ten best movies set in New York City. What movies are your favourites set in New York City? Elf West Side Story Breakfast at Tiffany's The …
New York State of Mind
We're getting ready to take our girls to New York City for the first time. They are practically jumping out of their skin to get there. Over dinner a couple of weeks ago we went around the table and we all put in things we'd like to see or do on a wish list. What would you add to our list below? 1. FAO Shwartz 2. Times Square at midnight 3. Statue of Liberty 4. Empire State Building 5. Double Decker Bus 6. Ground Zero 7. Central Park 8. American Girl 9. Broadway …
