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NYC Parks is celebrating some of the highlights of the past year, including the top five most viewed live sessions with the Urban Park Rangers as part of their weekly Parks@Home series. In the spring, Parks launched Parks@Home to promote mental and physical health for New Yorkers staying home to help stop the spread of […]
Eating healthier and saving time around the house are common goals for many families, and there’s one solution that can help attain both: meal-prepping. By planning and preparing meals in advance of each week, you can practice better portion control while creating free time for normally hectic mornings, afternoons and evenings. Consider these tips to […]
Snow is much more than white, wet and cold. There are many different facts about snow that make it unique and one of the more complex types of precipitation. Although snow appears white because of the countless tiny surfaces of each snowflake crystal reflecting most of the wavelengths of light, snowflakes are actually colorless. Snow […]
Where to Go Pumpkin Picking in Staten Island & NJ If there’s one thing we love about the fall, it’s pumpkin everything—including pumpkin picking in Staten Island and in nearby New Jersey. Your family can spend a day at Decker Farm’s Staten Island Pumpkin Patch—or take a day trip out to Alstede Farms, Happy Day […]
Many parents are currently navigating an entirely new normal: Working from home while taking care of their kids As school picks back up and many kids remain at home for remote learning, figuring out how to balance their schedule and a full-time job sometimes feels totally unmanageable. Most parents have had experience working remotely in […]
Seven free outdoor public pools are in Staten Island, and they open for the season on June 27th. Pool hours are from 11 am to 7 pm daily, with a break for pool cleaning between 3 and 4 p.m. But before you pack your swim towels, apply sunscreen, and head to the pool for an […]
Apple Picking Near Staten Island As fall approaches, parents everywhere can’t help but feel a surge of excitement for one delightful event (and no, it’s not just the kids going back to school…). Apple picking season is approaching near Staten Island! With the arrival of cooler temperatures, apple picking is the ultimate way to kick […]
Whether it’s snowing or not, sometimes those frigid temperatures outside leave you feeling less than enthusiastic about going, well, anywhere in the middle of the winter. But that doesn’t mean your family should plop down on the couch and spend the day glued to the TV. Your kids will have a blast with any of […]
Updated March 8: The Dept. of Education announced that New York City public high schools will be open for in-person learning on Monday, March 22, 2021. Students and staff in all other grades have returned to school buildings. According to the DOE, more information about activities, such as sports and extracurriculars, will be shared soon. Weekly […]
Updated Feb. 8: Big news, diners! Governor Cuomo announced that restaurants will be open for indoor dining at 25% occupancy starting Friday, February 12. It’s the early Valentine’s Day gift we all wanted but weren’t expecting! He also announced that wedding receptions of up to 150 people will be permitted in New York starting March […]
