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Family-Friendly Travel and Cultural Options for Winter Break & Beyond

December 16, 2010 by Leave a Comment
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Thinking of going away this winter break but not sure where to go?  I've been sent a few items that are worth sharing in case you are looking for last-minute family getaways. Are you a skiing family like my own?  For families considering ski vacations over the holiday break, the RockResorts in Colorado are offering a variety of unique programs. Guests staying at The Lodge at Vail or The Arrabelle at Vail Square, both RockResorts in Vail, Colorado, have a variety of festive activities for all ages. Throughout the season, guests at two of … [Read more...]

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Little Creature Films Inspire Imaginative Play

December 15, 2010 by Leave a Comment
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Little Creatures Films provides a window onto young children's open-ended imaginative adventures, told in their own voice.  The films redirect children’s gaze away from the screen and back outside, inspiring child viewers to create their own play experiences from the ground up. To distribute their first film Spirit Ship to festivals and families around the world, and produce more films, Little Creatures Films is raising $5,000 by January 2!  The link below tells much more, but for now know this: Kids all over the world will learn and be … [Read more...]

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Happy Concerts for Young People Ages 6-12 at Avery Fisher Hall

December 14, 2010 by Leave a Comment
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The Little Orchestra Society presents it's latest Happy Concerts for Young People Ages 6 to 12 "AMAHL AND THE NIGHT VISITORS" on Saturday, December 18, 2010  11:00am and 1:00pm at Avery Fisher Hall, Lincoln Center (1941 Broadway at 65th Street, New York City).  Tickets range from $12-$50. One of New York’s most anticipated holiday events, this glittering presentation will enchant audiences of all ages. An entirely new production of Gian Carlo Menotti’s musical masterpiece about universal love and generosity is directed by John Sheehan … [Read more...]

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Helping a Child Have a Better Life- The Rosemary Pencil Foundation

December 13, 2010 by Leave a Comment
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As the end of the year approaches, I am reaching out to ask you to remember The Rosemary Pencil Foundation.  The money you give goes directly towards helping a child have a better life. The Foundation is now supporting 30 children in school in Malawi and will start a new “girls only” initiative in Zimbabwe in January, covering the costs of secondary school education for two students initially.  Most of the schools they use are boarding schools and the children we select are among the brightest but the poorest.  Primary school education in … [Read more...]

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My Thoughts on Turning 40, as Well as What Others Think of Me

December 11, 2010 by 5 Comments

I turned 40 this year.  It wasn't an age I was particularly excited about, but I accepted it, embraced it and welcomed my new decade with open arms. With every decade I've hit, I always heard the familiar words, "It only gets better."  In my eyes, 40 is still young.  I still have 25 years left in the work force, a good ten years until menopause and my kids will be living under my roof for another twelve years or so (although if it's up to my son, he'll never leave this house). But no one warned me.  No one warned me about the surprising remarks … [Read more...]

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A Weekend with the Mets – 12/18-12/19

December 10, 2010 by Leave a Comment
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Like free family-friendly events as much as I do?  In celebration of the launch of its new flagship branch in Union Square, Citi will host a free, fun-filled family weekend at the branch with the Mets on December 18 and 19.  Mets Player Ike Davis will meet with families and sign autographs on Saturday, December 18, while Mets Legends Ron Darling and John Franco will do the same on Sunday, December 19. The family weekend also will feature: ·        “Living” holiday windows that will recreate iconic NYC holiday … [Read more...]

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Inspiring Your Kids to Give Back

December 10, 2010 by Leave a Comment
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This holiday season is an opportunity to inspire kids to get involved in bringing positive change to their communities.  In addition to receiving the gifts of knowledge, self-esteem and empowerment that come with youth service, kids can give back just by joining generationOn at www.generationOn.org. For every service pledge, Hasbro will give a toy to a child in need through the Toys for Tots Holiday Gift Campaign (up to 100,000 total toys).  That is very cool!!!   Such an easy way to make a difference in a child's life. … [Read more...]

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Become an App Reviewer

December 10, 2010 by 1 Comment
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Behind the scenes of The Culture Mom, during the time when I'm not introducing my kids to the cultural world around us, or enjoying everything that NYC has to offer, I'm working as a consultant.  One of my clients is Ruckus Mobile Media, a creator of children's story apps. Ruckus just released their first author-driven app created specifically for Apple's iPad, A PRESENT FOR MILO, which is so perfectly targeted for the 2-5 year-old set, the storyline and use of language is right on and the art is just so impressive. If you have an iPad, take a … [Read more...]

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Oprah on Being a Lesbian

December 9, 2010 by Leave a Comment
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Oprah is coming clean on a Barbara Walters special this week about being a lesbian.  She's not.  Of course, she's not.  I, for one, never thought she was, nor did I ever care.  Rumors about her relationship with her friend, Gayle King, have been flying around for years.  Let's put the rumors to rest.  I wouldn't care if she was, nor would she, for that matter, but she values her personal life. To Barbara Walters, she stated rather matter of factly, "I'm not even kind of a lesbian.  And the reason why [the rumor] irritates me is because it … [Read more...]

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PASTA! A Pop Ups Puppet Musical in NYC

December 9, 2010 by Leave a Comment
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Looking for something to do during holiday break? PASTA! A Pop Ups Puppet Musical will take you on a tasty and epic journey that gets you home in time for dinner. Join The Pop Ups (veteran kids’ rockers JACOB STEIN & JASON RABINOWITZ) for an educational and comic musical adventure through the magical land of Brooklyn.  With the audience’s help, The Pop Ups search for the ingredients to make the best (locally sourced) pasta sauce ever. Warning: Prepare for a high-energy live act involving live-drawing, dance-beats, colorful puppets, … [Read more...]

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