The bookshelf in the front lobby of our music studio and playroom is always surrounded by young children reading and exploring our book collection. We have picture books, board books, bilingual books, books about music, books about science, and much more! Here are five of the most popular board books for young children on our shelves. Continue reading
The newest addition to our Playroom is Green Toys’ Pink Dump Truck. Like their other trucks that we featured a few weeks ago, this truck is made out of 100% recycled plastic milk containers and contains no BPA, phthalates, PVC, or external coatings! Also, Green Toys trucks are extremely durable and have withstood the wear and tear of over 2 years of playing in our Playroom!
We made Chocolate Peanut Butter Vegan Cupcakes a couple weeks ago that were so delicious that we couldn’t wait to make another batch! We decided to try something new this time: Raspberry Vanilla Vegan Cupcakes. They are amazing and incredibly easy to make with this semi-homemade approach.
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1895-Herald Square (photo source)
Just a few days ago, Macy’s announced that it would begin a 400 million dollar renovation of its flagship store at Herald Square in the Spring of 2012. We figured that this was the perfect time to take a look back in history at Herald Square! Scroll through the pictures below and watch the streets, buildings, and people of New York City transform through the years. See if you can spot all the little (and big) differences with each decade!
The building that you see right in between 6th Avenue and Broadway is the New York Herald Building, which was constructed in 1894 and demolished in 1921. Notice how the sculpture (of Roman goddess Minerva, two laborers, and a bronze bell) from the top of the building is now on the ground in the same location. You’ll see Macy’s on the left beginning in 1902. On the right, the Sixth Avenue Elevated Railway, which closed in 1938.
The weather has been wet and dreary in NYC so we put together a collection of some of our favorite rain songs. These 10 songs are perfect for a listen if you’re stuck indoors! All videos are child-friendly so feel free to share with the whole family.
1) Don’t Rain on My Parade from the 1964 musical Funny Girl
Classic Streisand.
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The PlanToys Dancing Alligator is one of the most popular toys in our Playroom. Toddlers and preschoolers love to hold on to the string as they walk (or run!) and the alligator click-clacks with every step! The toy, first introduced in 1999, has won numerous toy awards and continues to be a staple in every eco-friendly playroom. Get yours
This animation, set to George Gershwin’s Rhapsody in Blue, is from Disney’s Fantasia 2000. The cartoon is set in New York City in the 1930s. If you haven’t seen it already, please watch and share this brilliant video! It is completely mesmerizing. If you’ve seen it already, you’ll probably want to watch it again- we did!
[1927 Etching by Keith Sheridan- George Washington Bridge under construction.]
80 years ago today, the George Washington Bridge opened to vehicular traffic!
These cupcakes are moist, rich, flavorful, and… VEGAN! Continue reading
We’ve gathered 10 of our favorite children’s costumes for Halloween 2011. All of these costumes are non-commerical and uncomplicated. There is nothing worse than being uncomfortable in your costume while trick-or-treating, so make sure your little ones are comfy in their clothes!
1. Peapod Costume (0-6 months)
Click here to view this item on www.target.com. It’s on clearance right now for $9.80!
Amos is a miniature horse that is attracting a lot of attention recently with his ability to do puzzles, play basketball, and paint. Continue reading
Last Friday, we shared our top picks for rain boots and today we’re sharing our favorite kids umbrellas for rainy Fall days. Here are 5 adorable umbrellas for little hands:
1. Social Butterflies Umbrella by Hatley.
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This picture of the busses on 5th Avenue (just above Washington Square Park) was taken on July 10, 1913. Below is the view almost 100 years later! Continue reading
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