Black Friday Sales 2012 in NYC: Best Deals from Toys "R" Us, Target, Best...
I confess, I adore a great deal—even if it means losing sleep, standing on long lines and dashing through crowded throngs of fellow bargain hunters while wielding a shopping cart like a weapon. For...
View ArticleSplurge: CuRious Candy by Cynthia Rowley on the Upper East Side
There's certainly no shortage of places to indulge in sweet treats on the Upper East Side, but there's always room for one more, right? Especially a sugar spot as cool and unique as CuRious Candy. The...
View ArticleTiny You in Queens: Popular Sunnyside Kids' Boutique Opens New Long Island...
As a lifelong Queens resident with a toddler and a preschooler at home, Tiny You in Sunnyside has been my go-to children's boutique since I became a mom. Opened by a neighborhood family, the adorable...
View ArticleLockwood in Astoria: A Brand-new Lifestyle Shop with Lots of Cool Stuff for...
While we don't write a ton of posts about shopping in NYC—we're all about things to do, not buy—we do have a soft spot for local ma-and-pa stores for kids. And we get particularly excited when a new...
View ArticleKids' Gifts That Give Back: NYC Stores and Websites That Donate Proceeds to...
Have you ever looked at a kid's birthday party haul and wondered what kind of message it sends? All those shiny new toys and clothes and books stuffed into a clear garbage bag with a ribbon on top so...
View ArticleEast Village Kids' Stores: Best Toy Shops, Children's Boutiques and Other...
We continue our month-long focus on the East Village with a look at the best places to shop with kids in the neighborhood. While there are certainly some wonderful independent children's boutiques and...
View ArticleSunnyside & Woodside Kids' Stores: Best Toy Shops, Children's Boutiques &...
We continue our month-long focus on Sunnyside and Woodside with a look at the best stores for kids in the area. While you'll find lots of big-name national chains like Deals, Game Stop and crafts mecca...
View ArticleHoliday Gifts That Give Back: 10 Online Retailers That Donate Proceeds to...
While we make it a point to encourage our readers to buy local whenever possible, we realize that doing holiday shopping online helps you avoid crowds and stress - while staying in your PJs. In...
View ArticleNYC Holiday Shopping Local Gift Guide
Best Gift Ideas for NYC Kids We love local. When we buy local, we support our neighbors, our communities and our environment. Our gift guide focuses less on stuff and more on places: Find great...
View ArticleHoliday Shopping in Queens: 8 Great Stores for Unique Gifts for Kids
When looking for truly unique presents for my family, I skip the big chains and shop locally at some of my favorite independent stores. Lucky for me, many of my go-to gift spots are located right in my...
View ArticleBest Tech Gifts For NYC Living, Plus Skylanders Giveaway
Whenever I need recommendations on what to buy, I turn to my friends at Cool Mom Picks. Liz Gumbinner and Kristen Chase, the founders of Cool Mom Picks and Cool Mom Tech, know their stuff; especially...
View ArticleNYC Stroller Repair: Where to Get Your Stroller Fixed in New York City
If you've got a baby or toddler in NYC, chances are you have a stroller (or two or three). When my son was young, our stroller got plenty of wear and tear up and down subway stairs, across potholes,...
View ArticleMake Your Own Toys in NYC: Where Kids Can Build Muppets, Cars, Stuffed...
Shopping for toys is fun, but creating your own customized plaything is a much cooler and memorable experience. While NYC is filled withcraftspots where kids can walk away with cute, homemade...
View ArticleDrop-off Child Care at Brand-new Brooklyn Play Space & Toy Store: Blueberry...
Out of all the boroughs in NYC, Brooklyn has the most drop-in indoor play spaces for kids. And now we can add one more to the list: Blueberry Kids, Inc., a hybrid children's boutique and romping spot...
View ArticleNYC Kids' Clothes: Boys' Suits & Formal Wear Shops
It's one of those annoying double standards you deal with as a parent: While fancy dresses seem to beckon from shop windows everywhere, finding a nice and affordable kids' suit feels like going on a...
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