Cotton Candy Spa: Brooklyn's New Party Place for City Princesses
It's been said that necessity is the mother of invention, and that's certainly the case for one new, mom-owned business in Greenpoint, Brooklyn.When Anna Bychowska went searching for an affordable...
View ArticleGlitter & Glam Opens a Spa Just for Kids in Paramus, New Jersey
Got a little prince or princess in need of some pampering? Glitter & Glam, a kids' salon that opened in the Paramus Park mall late last year, serves up a posh but affordable splurge for New Jersey...
View ArticleJust Between Friends Consignment Sale Coming to Glen Mills
“Solving growth spurts. Saving budgets.” Um, you can say that again!Head to upcoming Just Between Friends’ award-winning children’s and maternity consignment sale in Glen Mills and your wallet will...
View ArticleBest Barbershops for Boys' Haircuts in Lower Westchester
Gone are the days when you could snip your son’s hair in the comfort of your own kitchen. Today’s boys have big ideas about how to groom their locks, and mom’s scissors no longer seem to cut it. From...
View ArticleCandy Stores for New York City Kids
For many New York City kids, holidays like Easter (and Valentine's Day, and Halloween, and....) mean candy. And with New York City in the midst of a chocolate renaissance—Jacques Torres recently opened...
View Article12 Baby Registry Lifesavers for New York City Parents
Wait! Before you let your suburbs-dwelling sister sell you on that giant all-terrain stroller, remember that creating a city-friendly baby registry is a whole other ballgame. With all the subway riding...
View ArticleThai Rolled Ice Cream Joints in NYC: The Stuff of Kids' Dreams
Here’s the scoop on the latest ice cream trend: There is no scoop. If you’re looking for something other than your typical ice cream shop this spring and summer, take the kids to try ice cream rolls....
View ArticleDining and Shopping at Queens Crossing Mall in Flushing
Curry, dim sum, ramen, tofu, ice cream, bubble tea—sometimes you have to head to a place that satisfies everyone’s appetite. My family and I always vote for a trip to the Queens Crossing Mall–a gem in...
View ArticleThe Beauty Box Busy Moms Didn't Know They Needed
At-home delivery is a total game-changer for busy moms. From school supplies to groceries, if it arrives at the front door with no kid schlepping required, it's a win for parents everywhere, right? But...
View Article5 Reasons Moms Deserve Some Major Love on Mother’s Day
A holiday is pretty much the least we can do to recognize just how uh-mazing moms really are. And that’s why, with Mother's Day coming up fast, DiamondWish.com and DiamondStuds.com aren't just...
View ArticleBrooklyn Has a Unicorn Store Full of Rainbow Horns and Magic
Imagine a magical wonderland where your child can pretend to be a mythical creature, hunt for hidden messages on the walls, gaze into a magic talking mirror, and throw rainbow confetti into the air...
View ArticleSpoil Mom this Mother's Day with One of these Major Deals
Whether you're shopping for your own mom, helping a friend's kids treat their mom (because, yes, we're that amazing), or dropping a hint in someone else's direction (because YO! We're that amazing!!),...
View ArticleMTA Hands Out Baby on Board Buttons to Pregnant Straphangers
When a female subway rider offered her seat on the uptown 6 train to one of our Mommy Poppins editors who was well into her third trimester of pregnancy, the gentleman beside her suddenly came to...
View ArticleHow to Deal with the Trickiest, Stickiest, Messiest New Parent Problems
Protecting your little one is probably at the top of every parent's to do list, but between the sleep deprivation and the fact that you seem to be missing the instruction manual to your new bundle of...
View ArticleA Free Shopkins Macaron Café Pop-up Is Coming to NYC
If your child is a serious Shopkins aficionado, the lines have probably blurred for you one one season to the next. (Which one are we on now?) But good news: The manufacturer of all things miniature is...
View ArticleA Wand Goes Out in LA: Whimsic Alley To Close Soon
We're sorry to hear that Whimsic Alley, the we're-not-supposed-to-say-Harry-Potter style fan store and party space on the Miracle Mile, is closing later this month. That means no more birthday parties,...
View Article2017 New Jersey Bestie Guide: Parenting Resources Winners
New Jersey families, you have spoken! We asked you to weigh in on New Jersey's Besties—the best family businesses and resources in categories that range from best restaurants, parties, activities, and...
View ArticleThe Affordable Kids' Health Insurance Option That Every Parent Needs to Know...
Every child deserves access to quality health care. But in New York State alone, there are over 100,000 uninsured children. Scary, right? Meanwhile, there's actually an affordable, quality insurance...
View ArticleSee How It's Made: Best Factory Tours Near Philadelphia
There's something so cool about seeing how things are made. Whether it's going behind the scenes at Crayola, watching yummy chocolate being poured into molds, or seeing coins minted, it's really...
View ArticleShop for Great Bargains and Variety at Consignment Stores in the Hartford Area
Ahhh, the excitement of back-to-school shopping: notebooks, pencils, crayons...and clothes and shoes you know your child will outgrow by year's end. It’s one thing to invest in quality items as an...
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