Submitted by Anna Fader on
Your kids will love turning the husks from the corn at your next summer BBQ into pretty paper that they can paint on or even make into a sketch book cover. There's no messy blender involved like regular paper making. Corn paper turns out a little bit like papyrus, so it would be perfect for a project for Ancient Egypt in school too.
Submitted by Raven Snook on
As of spring 2015, this farm has moved to another spot in Battery Park and is no longer offering pick-your-own produce.
When you think about Manhattan's Financial District, what's the first thing you picture? The imposing facade of the New York Stock Exchange? The iconic Charging Bull sculpture? The 9/11 Memorial Museum? Whatever the image, I bet it's not a farm... but maybe it should be. The seed for the Battery Urban Farm, located in FiDi's Battery Park, was planted in 2010 when eight students from a neighborhood high school asked the Battery Conservancy if they could grow a small vegetable garden in the green space. Four years later, the one-acre educational farm engages thousands of NYC students and residents from April to November, hosts a pair of popular annual family festivals and, for the first time ever, is offering a public pick-your-own harvest program in summer and fall.
We've got the scoop on how to sign up for this brand-new pick-your-own program (which we suspect will fill up fast) plus other cool things you can do at the Battery Urban Farm with kids.
Submitted by Michaela on
For NYC kids, one of the greatest pleasures of summer is getting all wet in pools, at beaches and on boats. However, for children with special needs like my son, water play can spark a variety of anxieties and sensory issues.
Happily, the tri-state area is home to a number of adaptive water sports programs specifically tailored to children with autism and other special needs. So they can learn to swim, sail and even water-ski in a supportive and understanding environment. Bonus: Many of these special needs water play programs are FREE or inexpensive.
Submitted by Anna Fader on
This has to be the easiest muffin recipe. It may seem crazy, but if you think about it, it actually makes sense. After all, ice cream is pretty much the same ingredients we usually use for baking: eggs, sugar and cream (which turns into butter if you churn). Add that to self-rising flour and you've got all the makings of muffins. Not only is it easy enough for a toddler to mix up, they'll love baking with ice cream, too!
Submitted by Jaime Sumersille on
Think about summer and ice cream immediately comes to mind. Sure it's messy: the ice cream melts quickly, creating sticky little hands and the sugary goo inevitably gets everywhere. But just one lick of these homemade sweet treats makes it all worth it--even the calories! So we've rounded up some of the best ice cream parlors and shops on the East End of Long Island. And for more things to do in the area, take a peek at our Hamptons and North Fork Family Guide.
Submitted by Jacqueline Stansbury on
Spend the week doing free stuff and end it with a splurge at the circus. There are lots of cool and interesting things to do in and around LA that don't cost a dime. Local libraries are a great place to start. Many of them host special guest entertainers and educators. While we are highlighting a few things here, don’t forget to check out Mommy Poppins event calendar for a more comprehensive listing of things (free or not) to do this week.
Submitted by Shari Simpson on
Whether you dread the unstructured days of summer or welcome them, every parent can use a little help in planning, right? That's where the Mommy Poppins New Jersey Kids Summer Activities Guide comes in. Be it the best beaches, the bluest blueberry festivals, or what's incredibly fun and absolutely free, we're here to give you the skinny. And we're adding new stuff every day, so check back often to see what's new in the NJ Kids Summer Activities Guide. Have an awesome summer!
Submitted by Raven Snook on
Summer is right around the corner, which means it's your last chance to sign the kids up for enriching seasonal programs. Our June deals post features discounts on all kinds of cool camps where kids can enjoy performing theater, playing chess, learning languages and even sailing on the Hudson. Plus, snag a great Central Park Conservancy Family Membership deal, and save on an all-kid production of Seussical, preschooler classes and even personal training sessions for mom and dad. If you see a bargain you can't pass up, act fast: Many of these deals will expire before the month is out.
