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Weegee: Murder Is My Business
at The ICP Museum, 1133 Ave of the AmericasI’ve been looking forward to the ICP Weegee show Murder is My Business for months and it didn’t disappoint.The larger than life tabloid photographer, never...
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AMNH (and Shake Shack)
200 Central Park WestGoing to the American Museum of Natural History on a crowded Sunday with a toddler doesn’t exactly allow for casual, relaxed browsing, but as we rushed through some areas, I...
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Talisman
The Magical Quest GameWe used to be pretty avid D&D players but over the years, as adulthood has taken over, avid turned to occasional, which turned to rarely.We were excited then, to find out...
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Cindy Sherman at the MoMA
February 26–June 11, 2012While I was excited about the MoMA’s Cindy Sherman exhibit, I walked out an even bigger fan than I did going in. There’s something significant about seeing such a huge...
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Kick and Play
at The School Settlement AssociationKick and Play..Well, Van loves the “play” element and the wide safe open space for him to run around in is worth the price of this class alone.Kick? That he hasn’t...
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Free Children’s Concert at McGolrick Park
Music, Puppets, and Sidewalk ChalkAs is in evidence in the above photo, the seeds of Van’s rock and roll dreams made have been planted thanks to one Mike Messer of The Dirty Sock Funtime Band.Today’s...
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Ria Nailz
141 India St., GreenpointWith Maria’s of Ria Nailz eye popping, jaw dropping nail art that calls to mind the most fun styles of the late 80′s and early 90′s (think Stephen Sprouse, Pee-Wee’s Playhouse...
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East River State Park
Kent Ave. between N. 7th and N. 10thNot everyone will agree with me because it’s over grown, is adjacent to construction, and frankly, rather odd, but I find the playground at the East River State Park...
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Mystic Aquarium
55 Coogan Blvd. Mystic, CTSorry for our absence but we were on vacation.Part of the trip took us to the delightful Mystic Aquarium where we spied beluga whales (my favorite), jellyfish, sharks,...
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Fabric Marker Onesies
DIYDisappointed with art fair onesies, both in price and style, I was inspired to buy some crayola fabric markers and have at it myself.It was most fun to turn it into an art project with Van, who...
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Pint Sized Painters
at Frolic!I’ve been to a few kid classes in my relatively brief time as a parent but have learned there’s a delicate balance to making one completely successful.Sometimes the teacher is great with...
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The Parlour
72 Greenpoint AveI’ve actually recommended The Parlour salon before on Jim’s word as he gets his beard trimmed there regularly.I however, am a much less frequent visitor to salons (two plus years since...
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Pacific Science Center
200 2nd Ave N, Seattle Gears, wires, pipes, machines – these are my son’s passion. Naturally the Pacific Science Center, a hands on kids science museum was totally up his alley. We could have spent all...
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Ravenna Park
5520 Ravenna Ave NE When I catch a glimpse of the mountains in the distance I realize we’ve barely begun to understand and experience the beauty of this part of the world. Ravenna Park, just one of...
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Woodland Park Zoo
601 N 59th St Seattle, WA Despite long lines to pay for parking and enter, Woodland Park Zoo was a wonderful way to spend a perfect weather Sunday. With two young kids, you just can’t see it all in...
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Queen Anne Farmers Market
Every Thursday 3pm to 7:30pm from June 6 to October 31, at Crockett Street and Queen Anne Ave. N Seattle is a city rich in Farmers Markets. This week we headed to the lovely neighborhood of Queen Anne,...
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Salon at Kids Club
2630 NE University Village St, Seattle Well. Sigh. The day had to come. We always promised we’d get Van his first haircut once he wanted it. I love his long locks, but it was starting to really annoy...
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