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Our Town: Act 3; Mark Duplass’ Perspective; The Concept That Time Flies, And Kids Grow Up Too Fast

Kids Grow Up Too Fast I was playing at the playground yesterday with my son, who is currently two years and nine months old. He was playing at a playground where I used to take my middle son, now five. I was looking at my little one – in my middle son’s old clothes –Continue reading “Our Town: Act 3; Mark Duplass’ Perspective; The Concept That Time Flies, And Kids Grow Up Too Fast”

The 2018-2019 Big Apple Circus!

I’m a huge circus fan and one lucky lady. We’ve been guests of the Big Apple Circus before (in 2014 and 2015) and couldn’t wait to return this year for it’s 41st season! Once again in Lincoln Center (through January 27th, 2019) we were able to relive the joy of the big top. This time, we brought our two-year-old and experiencing it throughContinue reading “The 2018-2019 Big Apple Circus!”

This Is 40 (and 7 months)! I Have Gratitude, A Positive Outlook, And The Coolest Crown Ever!

This Is 40 I wrote this in April, turned 40 in May, and am publishing it December 31st, 2018… all I can say is this – 40 doesn’t feel any different than 39… minus needing my glasses a bit more… With that said, I hoped to publish this before my birthday on the Huffington Post,Continue reading “This Is 40 (and 7 months)! I Have Gratitude, A Positive Outlook, And The Coolest Crown Ever!”

Bury The Hatchet, Brooklyn – Axe Throwing At It’s Best!

There is nothing I like more than getting a group of good friends together and having a fun night out. But what does one do these days? Escape the Room is so 2016. Bowling is so third grade. Movies? You can’t talk to anyone. So? Axe throwing! I’ve been dying to try axe throwing sinceContinue reading “Bury The Hatchet, Brooklyn – Axe Throwing At It’s Best!”

2018 New York Botanical Garden Holiday Train Show! If It’s Holiday Time It’s The Train Show Time!

New York Botanical Garden Holiday Train Show The tradition continues! Every year for the last decade I’ve kicked off the holiday season by visiting the New York Botanical Garden’s amazing Holiday Train Show. Even before I had kids, there was something just so intriguing about it, so romantic, so fun. It completely deserves all ofContinue reading “2018 New York Botanical Garden Holiday Train Show! If It’s Holiday Time It’s The Train Show Time!”

The Best Gifts Of 2018!

2018 Gift Guide! It’s that time of year again! Time for the 2018 Holiday Gift Guide! Let the fun begin to scramble and get it together for the holidays, before all the cool toys sell out.  I’m sorry – I mean – it’s the most magical time of the year! Right? Here at The MintContinue reading “The Best Gifts Of 2018!”

Family Fun! Performances at The Tilles Center!

The Tilles Center is the only theater on Long Island that hosts nationally touring Broadway productions. In addition, they also host a wide variety of world-renowned artists in music. Furthermore and even better – parking is free and my High School graduation was there! Family Theater Moreover, from my perspective, the BEST part of their 2018-2019Continue reading “Family Fun! Performances at The Tilles Center!”

The Most Fun Backyard Swings! Play Monster’s Super Spinner And Her Big Sister The Super Duper Spinner!

Change up your backyard swings! Our backyard is an extension of our home. It’s a place where I let my kids play, run free, and go wild. When we moved to the suburbs from the city I was the most excited for my backyard. Pretty much four years later – I still get a thrillContinue reading “The Most Fun Backyard Swings! Play Monster’s Super Spinner And Her Big Sister The Super Duper Spinner!”

Back to School 2018

Back to School 2018! As the summer heats up in August, and we look forward to the Fall, what’s trending for Back to School is the hot topic. Back to School with Momtrends I was very lucky to have a sneak peek at last week’s Momtrends Back to School event. From fun clothes, to stylishContinue reading “Back to School 2018”

Liberty Science Center – A Science Playground In New Jersey!

Liberty Science Center The Best Science Playground In New Jersey I loved science centers as a kid and still do. I’m lucky now that my children comply and join me so I don’t have to go alone (ha!).  I challenge anyone to get the same thrill from modern technology as you do from blowing aContinue reading “Liberty Science Center – A Science Playground In New Jersey!”

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