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May 9 2013

Giveaway: Join Mommy Poppins in the Hamptons and North Fork this Summer

Things to do with kids: Giveaway: Join Mommy Poppins in the Hamptons and North Fork this Summer

Whether Long Island's East End is your go-to getaway spot or just your dream vacation, our new Hamptons and North Fork Family Guide has everything you need to get the most out of your visit this summer. And since we want everyone to be able to experience Long Island's slice of heaven, not only will our guide feature affordable family-friendly activities, day trip ideas and indoor activities, if you sign up for our soon-to-launch Hamptons and North Fork newsletter, you'll automatically be entered to win awesome prizes so you can enjoy a little bit of the beach yourself.

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Apr 25 2013

Mother's Day Giveaway: Baby and Child Portraits by Lori Nelson

Mother's Day Giveaway: Baby and Child Portraits by Lori Nelson

There is nothing as precious to a mom as beautiful portraits of her children. Whether your cutie is an infant or a teenager, they grow up and change so fast that catching one moment in time is a priceless treasure. A professional portrait captures not only their delicious faces, but their personalities as well. 

I found out about Lori Nelson's paintings from her sister, Jodi Call, a Brooklyn mom blogger who writes about raising her three boys on the hilarious and heartfelt Pistols and Popcorn. I was immediately smitten with Lori's kids' portraits and wanted one for our family.

What I love about Lori's work is that she delivers gorgeous likenesses of her subjects in whimsical settings. Her one-of-a-kind portraits include local architectural details, nature and fantasy elements, and fun tidbits about the kids she's painting. When Lori contacted me to offer portraits of my children so I could review her work and offer a giveaway, I was obviously thrilled. But it was also great to work with her and learn about her process.

Read on to find out more about Lori Nelson's children's portraits and how you could win one of your kids.

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Apr 22 2013

Take the Kids—10 Ways to Enjoy Gutai: Splendid Playground at the Guggenheim Museum with Children

Take the Kids—10 Ways to Enjoy Gutai: Splendid Playground at the Guggenheim Museum with Children

One of the things we always try to do at Mommy Poppins is to look beyond typical kid activities and share cultural happenings that aren't aimed at children but can be enriching and fun for the whole family. Many of my family's most amazing NYC moments are when my mini-mes found inspiration and excitement in some amazing happening that was a little bit above their heads.

In that vein, we're starting a new series called Take the Kids where we'll highlight a grown-up exhibit, performance or other event that we shared with our kids and everyone loved. We acknowledge that all kids and families are different and—especially when you are pushing boundaries—not everyone will dig the same thing. Our goal here is to encourage you to try something new.

Our first Take the Kids pick is the Guggenheim Museum's Gutai: Splendid Playground, an artistic treat my usually reticent son couldn't get enough of. Read on to find out what this exhibit has in store for kids, how to get the most out of your visit, plus inspiration for activities to try at home. Bonus: We're giving away some special prizes from the Guggenheim Museum to encourage everyone to share their visit to the exhibit, too.

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Feb 25 2013

Giveaway: 10 Pirate Picture Books by Local Children's Author Carole P. Roman

Things to do with kids: Giveaway: 10 Pirate Picture Books by Local Children's Author Carole P. Roman

Carole P. Roman wasn't always a children's book author. Born in Brooklyn and raised in Queens before settling on Long Island, she became a teacher, then a mother and finally went into the family transportation business. But once her own kids had kids, she realized she wanted to try something more creative.

After watching his mother make up stories for his young child, Roman's son dared her write a children's book. So in 2012, she self-published Captain No Beard - An Imaginary Tale of a Pirate's Life, a rollicking adventure about kids pretending to be on a pirate ship. Although it was initially done as a lark, the book went on to make Kirkus Reviews' list of the Best Indie Books of 2012 and suddenly a series of books—and Roman's new career—was born.

We're giving away copies of Roman's second Captain No Beard story, Pepper Parrot's Problem with Patience, to ten lucky readers. Read on for details on how to enter, and for our interview with the author about her favorite places to take her grandchildren, her creative inspirations and a peek at the new books she's working on.

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Aug 9 2012

Win a $300 Shopping Spree at Coco-Mat: An Eco-friendly Home Furnishings Store with a Cool Kids' Line

Win a $300 Shopping Spree at Coco-Mat: An Eco-friendly Home Furnishings Store with a Cool Kids' Line

When you walk into Coco-Mat—an eco-friendly mattress and home furnishings store that opened in Soho earlier this year—you may think you mistakenly entered a ground floor loft apartment. The whitewashed sun-filled space has a cozy sitting area, a child’s bedroom, a private sleeping suite, a kids', art station with a blackboard wall, and even an open-plan kitchen where staff prepares snacks for guests, like figs sprinkled with minced oregano, Greek salads and freshly squeezed juice. Cash registers are noticeably absent, adding to the friendly apartment vibe. This low-key sales approach is an integral part of Coco-Mat's philosophy of building community and making customers, particularly families, feel welcome.

Founded in Greece, Coco-Mat manufactures mattresses, furniture and linens that are all-natural, non-toxic, hypoallergenic and handcrafted. The company's not a newcomer to the eco-friendly scene: It has been doing business this way for the past 24 years. Although Coco-Mat has 60 stores in 11 counties, the NYC shop at 49 Mercer Street is its first stand-alone U.S. store, and inside is a brand-new mini-boutique dedicated to the company's popular children's line, which includes crib mattresses, kids' beds, desks, bookcases, pillows and curtains.

In honor of this new kids' mini-shop, Coco-Mat is giving away a $300 shopping spree to one lucky Mommy Poppins reader, plus a pair of $100 gift cards to two runner-ups. Read on to learn more about Coco-Mat's products and for details about how to enter the giveaway.

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