This is my first pregnancy where the due dates falls while the weather still may or may not be warm. It snowed in New York City last year in early May, and while that is slightly unusual, it was not exactly shocking to see snow flakes falling so late in the game. With Mira and […]
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What? You thought that we city folks weren’t in touch with nature? Each week, in a class that my friend Sonia cleverly named “Where the Wild Things Are”, we have teacher and wild animal center owner Travis come to Tribeca with his many boxes and crates of creatures. During class Travis brings out his animals […]
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Just a few weeks to go before the mini-nugget arrives! It has been hairy around here with a big leak, insurance people and then construction workers coming in and out, stomach viruses, husbands away in Mexico City, and this baby’s prenatal karate practice. Trying to find my center in the middle of the chaos. Each […]
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One of the many, many things that I am thankful for this year? The joy and warmth of having little helpers has surpassed the need for perfection. Happy Thanksgiving, Yummies! A day and a dollar short Corner View, but better late than never! For a different perspective, take a tour around the world of these […]
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In rain, shine, or even a blizzard, we love to visit our beautiful Mermaid. She is always there, ready with a hug or an armful of snow. To see other favorite statues and fountains around the world, check out these Corner Views: jane, ladybug-zen, ian, bonnie, esti, sophie, cele, modsquad, caitlin, joyce, ani, kim, natsumi, […]
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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…