Last week, as we were riding the 1 train up to Central Park with my friend Jamie and her son Ben, Jamie began chatting about some of the things that went on at the parents’ meeting for Ben’s new preschool. She dropped a name that the school’s founders had, in turn, dropped: Sir […]
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For the next couple of days, you can vote here on which handmade kid goodies are your favorites in categories like “Eco-Friendly”, “Art”, and “Clothing”. To add a little more incentive, they’re giving away fourteen $350 shopping sprees if you vote. If you’ve never visited the Etsy site, you’re in for such a treat. Now’s […]
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Last summer, a super delicious tartine , or open-faced sandwich, appeared at one of my neighborhood haunts, Le Pain Quotidien. The salty-sweet flavors it involved-roasted peaches, prosciutto di parma, parmesan cheese and steamed asparagus-kept me lusting after it through the season and hoping that it would reappear this summer. No dice! Finally, […]
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I'm a New York City mum of three children—Mira, 8, Liev, 6, and our littlest Yummy, Genevieve, 2. I teach mommies, preschool kids, and grade school age children (or "Yummies" as I like to call them) how to make delicious things. Read more…