NYC Car Services with Car Seats for Babies and Kids
Whether you're headed to the pediatrician, the airport, or just visiting New York City, it can be hard to find a taxi or car service that offers car seats. In fact, it's probably one of the most...
View ArticlePostpartum Support Resources for New Moms in New York City
In those final sleepless nights before your baby is born, you might lie awake thinking of what to put in your hospital bag, who will watch the dog, or heck, finalizing the name! But the arrival of that...
View ArticleGoBaby App Lets New Yorkers Rent Out Baby Gear
Traveling with babies and toddlers can be as stressful as it gets. There are tantrums and tears, and most of us are not our best selves when paying an overweight luggage fee for a suitcase full of baby...
View ArticleCar Services with Car Seats: Getting to LA & OC Airports with Kids
The holidays are fast approaching, which means we'll all be packing our bags to visit our extended family soon. Maybe Grandma and Grandpa live a short drive away, but, then again, maybe not. If your...
View ArticleNew Jersey Toy Stores That Are Worth the Trip
Gift givers throughout the Garden State are hitting the stores in preparation for Holiday Season 2016. You already know about the big box stores in your neighborhood, but what about trying a new spot...
View ArticleIndependent Toy Stores in Houston
It’s that time of year where you're likely to spend lots of time shopping. We all know it’s a challenge to go shopping with kids and even more so if your kid has watched those YouTube kids' shows where...
View ArticleFind Tutors in NYC and NJ with the New GooRoo App
A new NYC-based app, GooRoo, is connecting students (and their parents) with pre-screened tutors. It launched last spring from its home base on the Upper West Side, drawing on tutors from Columbia...
View ArticleChristmas Deal? Our Guide to Buying a Cheap Tree in NYC
It's the time of year when Christmas tree stalls pop up on street corners all over NYC. Kids love stopping to ooh and aah at the gorgeous, giant trees, and walking past them smells fabulous. Even for a...
View ArticleWhere to Donate Used Toys and Clothes in Philadelphia
The holidays are over, and now your house is overrun with new toys, old toys, and everything in between. If you are like me and you live in a Philadelphia row home, space is limited! So what do you do...
View ArticlePostpartum Support Resources for New Moms in Philly
Congratulations! You're in the homestretch. Baby is almost here and you're making all the final preparations before becoming a new parent (or becoming one all over again)! The bag is packed, the car...
View ArticleSpring Consignment Sales for Philly Families
As all parents know, children outgrow their clothes at an alarming rate. One way to avoid breaking the bank each season on a new wardrobe is by shopping consignment sales. Each Spring and Fall, these...
View ArticleHobby Shops for NYC Kids: Model Trains, Planes, and Robots
Just like authentic New York soda fountains and ma-and-pa stores, old-fashioned hobby shops are seemingly an endangered species in NYC. But they're not dead yet.Thanks to the popularity of the maker...
View ArticleWhere to Get Your Chocolate Fix in Philly
If you love chocolate, Philly has no shortage of this sweet treat. Chocolate shops and even chocolate restaurants abound in the city of brotherly love. Just in time for celebrating Valentine's Day,...
View ArticleFree Indoor Play Spots for NJ Kids
From malls to bookstores, these low-key play spots will banish boredom—at least for a little while. The best part? They're all free. So grab a coffee and a friend, and schedule your next play date at...
View ArticleA Cookie Dough Dessert Shop Just Opened in NYC
Our sweet-treat-obsessed city is always on the lookout for the next big thing in desserts. I am happy to report it is here—and it's cookie dough. Specifically, the 17 varieties of safe-to-eat uncooked...
View ArticleKid Consignment Shops in Fairfield County
I don't know about you guys, but this girl is all about second-hand shopping, especially for kids. Let's face it, kids outgrow their stuff pretty darn fast. Between everyday wear and tear and growth...
View ArticleCar Seat Safety Checks for Philadelphia Parents
Installing a new infant car seat can be confusing. There are a lot of rules when it comes to car seat safety, and sometimes it can seem overwhelming. Is it in tight enough? Is it straight enough? Are...
View ArticleBest NYC Children's Bookstores to Spend an Afternoon In
Only a small number of dedicated children's bookshops exist in NYC—Books of Wonder and Bank Street Bookstore, we're looking at you!—but there are a number of other indie stores with impressive...
View ArticleThe Geekery HQ: A Board Game Treasure Trove in Queens
In 2017, nerd = cool. Game boards and tabletop gaming seem to be at an all-time high. When I was a young adult, I would have done anything to have a place like The Geekery HQ in my neighborhood. Where...
View ArticleStorybook Experiences: A Magical Easter Bunny Meet & Greet
The Easter Bunny is just a fabled symbol of the holiday, right? At Storybook Experiences family and children's photography in West Islip, this folkloric character comes to life in a magical...
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