‘winter’ entries

newsletter: Winter Break

February 10, 2009 4:10 AM Filed Under: VACATIONS  WINTER  NEWSLETTER 

Whether or not your children are just off for President's Day Weekend or an entire week...here are some ideas to keep them (and you) occupied.


WINTER'S SECRET WEAPON


If you can't take another long Sunday cooped up indoors and yet another trip to the Museum of Natural History makes you want to flee the country, here's a little-known secret. Each Sunday, the Tribeca Grand Hotel has a fabulous brunch in the Church Lounge. What's the big deal? Starting at 10 a.m. they show children's movies all day in the downstairs screening room. So after your children woof down a waffle and a brownie, they can head downstairs for hours of movies while you sit and drink coffee, read the NY Times (which is so thoughtfully separated into piles by section), and chat peacefully. We think last year's record was about four hours...and about 16 cups of coffee. … [see more]

Winter Secret Weapon

February 09, 2009 12:01 PM Filed Under: MOVIES  WINTER 

If you can't take another long Sunday cooped up indoors and yet another trip to the Museum of Natural History makes you want to flee the country, here … [see more]

weekender: Winter Jam 2009

February 06, 2009 4:26 AM Filed Under: NYC ACTIVITIES  WINTER  WEEKENDER 

Sure the weather's been pretty crappy all winter but we haven't really had any snow to speak of. Until this weekend...it's Winter Jam 2009 on the East … [see more]

Long Underwear

January 21, 2009 4:52 PM Filed Under: WINTER  Q & A 

Going upsate for a weekend and need some long underwear. Went to Paragon and EMI but it was so expensive to use for just two days. Any other ideas?
–Meg

Have you tried Target or K-Mart? Maybe it won't be the same fine silk as the ones from Garnet Hill but they'll do the trick. Also check Land's End and their overstocks--you never know what you're gonna find.

Sledding In NYC

January 20, 2009 11:00 AM Filed Under: NYC ACTIVITIES  WINTER  Q & A 

Have you seen any of those round plastic frisbee-like sleds any place in the city? Thanks.
–Jenn

Yes! They had them at K-Mart on Astor Place last week. We used them over the holidays and they worked really well (even for large, male adults). Here's a good sledding map for NYC if you're looking for ideal locations.

tip o’ the week: February 5, 2008

February 05, 2008 12:00 AM Filed Under: TIP O' THE WEEK  CLOTHING  WINTER 

Are your children down to wearing one random Barbie mitten and a tattered old camouflage glove? If they're forever losing gloves and mittens, you shou … [see more]

it must be sunday...
tip o’ the week: Super Easy Mac 'n Cheese

April 27, 2009 4:46 AM Filed Under: RECIPES TIP O' THE WEEK

Last year Hilary bought Alyssa's daughter a cookbook and Annabelle has spent the better part of the year perfecting the cookbook's macaroni and cheese recipe. Here's her version--the first one the children like that doesn't come out of a box and doesn't involve some sort of flourescent orange substance. The topping is our own special addition...but be forewarned: you won't be able to stop at one bite! … [see more]

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