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Weekly Wrap Up: Remembering 9/11, Back to School and Hurricane Irene
That Hurricane turned Tropical Storm, oh you know the one I'm talking about, inspired us to turn our thoughts inward this week. We focused our energies on ways to cope and ideas for how to wile away the hours when you are stuck inside.
Now that the storm has passed, with September's arrival we are starting to think about the kids going back to school. We've also updated our Classes Guide for your back-to-school season, which we will continue to build during the next few weeks.
And September also brings us a difficult anniversary. It is not easy to describe or explain the events of September 11th to our children. We've been thinking a lot about what to say, and what to do with our kids for the 10th anniversary, to honor the victims and heroes.
That's just a little peek at what is happening. Here's what we covered this week on Mommy Poppins in NYC, New Jersey, Long Island and Connecticut. Please call and check the links we've provided to confirm that plans haven't been derailed by Irene. Be well.
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New York City
Bookmark Worthy: Hurricane Irene really threw us for a loop, and though we left the official warnings and disaster prep to the experts, we do know How to Have Fun With the Kids When You're Stuck at Home. It's a great one to bookmark for future rainy days, or to help with cabin fever this upcoming winter.
The storm has passed and now you've got to get those schools supplies quick, so you can go enjoy some of the last bits of summer sunshine. We've got the info for you in our Last-Minute Back-to-School Shopping in NYC.
Still trying to win at Rock Paper Scissors? Look no further than our links post. You may also want to read about the Beloit College Mindset List, read and maybe cringe a bit.
And if this is the year that you feel ready to talk with your child about the events of 9/11, we've looked for some appropriate events to mark the anniversary with your family. Take a look and see if there is a venue that feels right for you and yours.
Best bets for the weekend include the West Indian American Day Jr. Carnival, the NYC Unicycle Festival, and the Richmond County Fair.
New Jersey
New Jersey has school on the brain, with great tips on school lunches.
And if you'd like to get in one last museum trip before the summer ends, check out the Montclair Art Museum.
Weekend events include an outdoor concert and showing of Mary Poppins, a History and Hops Music Festival, and a Labor Day Pot Luck at Van Vieck Gardens.
Long Island
Our Long Island friends are thinking optimistically about apple picking. The fun family outing that combines healthy food, fresh air, and benefits our local orchards.
Things to do this weekend include the Seaford Fall Festival and the Mother Cabrini Italian Feast.
Connecticut
Connecticut has added the Mark Twain House and the Mashantucket Pequot Museum and Research Center to it's collection of Fun Day Trips in and Around CT.
They covered ASAP's after school arts programs.
And our neighbors are also contemplating ways to remember the 10th anniversary of 9/11.
Weekend Highlights include "Wildman" Steve Brill finding food in the wild and the last Drive-in of the summer at the Southington Drive-in.
Cool Deals and Giveaways
There is one more day for the hand-cut silhouette giveaway at our Connecticut site. Click here for info on how to enter.
Poppins Perks has a fantastic collection of Fall Class Deals going on right now. Don't miss your chance to snag huge discounts on everything from private music and chess lessons, to tennis and golf lessons or music instruction. Even Klub4Kidz is in on the deal.
