Jody Mercier

Hot Holiday Deals: Save Big on Theater, Birthday Parties, Toys, Babysitting & More

Submitted by Jody Mercier on Sun, 12/07/2014 - 10:00am

The holiday season is upon us and you may be wondering how you'll be able to afford to fulfill everyone's wishes. Our generous sponsors can help with deals on everything from live theater to indoor entertainment so your brood can beat the winter blues in NYC and beyond. We've also got discounts on birthday parties and babysitting for when you're ready to take a break from it all. Read on for all the bargains, but don't delay as they may disappear faster than your holiday budget.

Free Activities for Teens at the Museum of Arts and Design this Friday Night

Submitted by Jody Mercier on Sun, 11/16/2014 - 10:00am

The words teen and free rarely go hand in hand, except, it seems, at NYC museums. Just last month, we told you about the Metropolitan Museum of Art's first-ever FREE teen night. And now this Friday evening, the Museum of Arts and Design is hosting its own FREE fete for teens featuring cool and creative activities.

MAD's FREE Teen Night isn't new. It actually debuted back in 2012, but it has evolved a lot since then. MAD’s Teen Trustees and the Museum Teen Summit collaborated on this year's edition, which means the event is planned by its target demo. And who knows what teens want better than their peers?

Recycle Your Jack-o'-Lanterns at Pumpkin Smash Composting Events in NYC

Submitted by Jody Mercier on Wed, 10/29/2014 - 10:00am

Halloween inevitably ends with way too much candy, which is why we're big fans of donating or repurposing excess treats. But you know what else we have too much of on the holiday? Decorative pumpkins and gourds. Often they sit and rot on windowsills and stoops until they cave in, at which point parents can finally convince their kids to chuck 'em in the trash. But there's a more fun and environmentally friendly way to get rid of your jack-o'-lanterns: Recycle them at Pumpkin Smash, a series of FREE composting events being held throughout the five boroughs this Saturday, November 1.

Hot Deals: Save on Theater, Magic, Kids' Parties & Educational Fun

Submitted by Jody Mercier on Sun, 10/26/2014 - 10:00am

Take a break from the daily grind of work and school by enjoying enriching family fun with these great deals from our sponsors. Save big on live theater, a magic show and parties. Plus, we've got a discount on test prep that can help kids with the upcoming G&T tests.

Read on for all the details, but don't delay. All deals are for a limited time only.

Free Activities for Teens at the Metropolitan Museum this Friday Night

Submitted by Jody Mercier on Thu, 10/16/2014 - 12:00pm

NYC teens have it good when it comes to cool cultural events. There are so many amazing opportunities open to them, and many are totally FREE. Earlier this week, we told you how teenagers can snag no-cost classical concert tickets through the New York Philharmonic's new Free Fridays program. And today we've got the scoop on this Friday's Teens Take the Met, a brand-new initiative at the Metropolitan Museum of Art that comes with FREE admission and a slew of special interactive activities. It almost makes me wish I were an adolescent again (just without the acne and drama).

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Latest posts by Jody

Hot Holiday Deals: Save Big on Theater, Birthday Parties, Toys, Babysitting & More

Free Activities for Teens at the Museum of Arts and Design this Friday Night

Recycle Your Jack-o'-Lanterns at Pumpkin Smash Composting Events in NYC

Hot Deals: Save on Theater, Magic, Kids' Parties & Educational Fun

Free Activities for Teens at the Metropolitan Museum this Friday Night

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