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Holiday Shopping in Brooklyn

With the holidays coming up, it's time to think about gifts for family and friends. Each year, I...READ MORE

Holiday Shopping in Queens: 8 Great Stores for Unique Gifts for Kids

When looking for truly unique presents for my family, I skip the big chains and shop locally at...READ MORE

Williamsburg Shopping for Kids: Children's Boutiques, Toy Stores and Bookshops

[UPDATED: December 1, 2012] Williamsburg is one of NYC's funkiest and fun neighborhoods, so...READ MORE

Sunnyside & Woodside Kids' Stores: Best Toy Shops, Children's Boutiques & Thrift Stores

We continue our month-long focus on Sunnyside and Woodside with a look at the best stores for kids...READ MORE

Chelsea Shopping for NYC Kids: Toy Stores, Children's Boutiques and Bookshops

[UPDATED: December 1, 2012] For our final post about visiting Chelsea with kids, we're taking...READ MORE

East Village Kids' Stores: Best Toy Shops, Children's Boutiques and Other Family Shopping

We continue our month-long focus on the East Village with a look at the best places to shop with...READ MORE

Educational Toys for Kids: 7 Construction Sets that Teach STEM Skills Through Play

STEM isn't just a big education buzzword. Hands-on science, technology, engineering and math...READ MORE

Cool Math Board Games: 6 Fun Ways for Kids to Learn Math

I remember when my son was first learning to add numbers. He was so proud of himself. His face lit...READ MORE

Top 5 Games that get kids moving for under $20

Exergaming is all the rage now with parents (and corporations) trying to figure out how to get kids...READ MORE

Holiday Gift Ideas: The Best Science Kits for Preschoolers

All kids love science. At least they do until someone teaches them it's not fun. So grab the...READ MORE

The Retro Christmas Gift: Chemistry and Electronics Sets

America is moving forward by looking backwardREAD MORE

Look Ma, No Batteries: 10 Great Non-Electronic Gifts for Young Kids

These days, it seems like so many gifts require batteries. Even classics like a hobbyhorse need AAs...READ MORE

Make Your Own Toys in NYC: Where Kids Can Build Muppets, Cars, Stuffed Animals & Dolls

Unfortunately FAO Schwarz closed in July 2015; we're looking into whether the make-your-own-toy...READ MORE

Gift Ideas: 10 Experience Gifts for New York City Kids

Holidays are here and the last thing you need are more plastic dinosaurs or toys that need...READ MORE

9 More Experience Gifts for New York City Kids

This season, the theme of our Holiday Gift Guide is shopping local. And no gift is more local than...READ MORE

6 Places in NYC Where Kids Can Make You Holiday Gifts (That You Really Want!)

This is the time of year when you want to embrace your inner craft goddess and sit down with your...READ MORE

Best Gifts for New NYC Moms and Dads

When a friend tells you she's pregnant, after all of the usual questions—due date, boy or girl or...READ MORE

25 NYC Gift Ideas for Food Lovers

Giving gifts to New Yorkers can be tricky. With many people living in small spaces, no one...READ MORE

Christmas Deal? Our Guide to Buying a Cheap Tree in NYC

Here's where you can get an inexpensive Christmas tree in NYC.READ MORE

Having a Greener Christmas: Recycle your tree

Every year I find myself googling the same information - how do I make sure that my Christmas...READ MORE

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8 Best Places to Get Kids' Haircuts in Manhattan

These kid-friendly salons turn haircuts into a fun experience for families.READ MORE

Disney+ Is Here and You Might Be Able to Get It For Free

The just-launched streaming service has all the Disney classics and even brand-new shows.READ MORE

CAMP Store and Play Space in Flatiron Launches New Toy Lab Theme for Holidays

Much more than a toy store, CAMP is an interactive play zone for kids with a new theme each season.READ MORE

Wegmans Comes to Brooklyn: 3 Things to Love about NYC's Newest Grocery Megastore

What makes the new Wegmans in Brooklyn worth a visit? A native New Yorker breaks it down.READ MORE

Disney and Saks Team up for Magical Frozen 2 Holiday Display

Get ready for a Frozen winter wonderland coming to the Big Apple! READ MORE

Disney Opens Mini Shops Inside Target - And Moms & Kids Rejoiced

These Disney pop-ups make shopping with kids almost magical.READ MORE