Happy Saturday! I keep forgetting to share my Kidz Central Station guest blogposts. Kidz Central Station is a fantastic resource for NYC parents. On the site, you can search and enroll in a wide variety of kids classes and activities. It’s easy to search by age, location, neighborhood, and type of class/activity! Click on the images or titles below and you’ll be directed to my posts on the Kidz Buzz Blog.
On April 1, 1948, Jamaican singer and musician Jimmy Cliff was born. In honor of his birthday, listen to his feel-good cover of Johnny Nash’s “I Can See Clearly Now” from 1993. Remember this version from the Cool Runnings‘ soundtrack? Love it! This is the perfect song for the first bright and sunny day of Spring in NYC. Happy 66th Birthday, Jimmy!
Left Photo:
Prince Street between Mercer Street and Greene Street (Post Office)
(1976 by Roy Colmer)
Right Photo:
Apple Store on Prince Street, NYC
(March 2014 by Carina Zimmerman)
These adorable little dresses and rompers are perfect for Spring parties and the playground. Polka dots, stripes, and dinosaurs- each one is cute, comfortable, and full of personality!
1. Jersey Belted Dress with Scalloped Hem by Chloé ($128) view on www.bloomingdales.com
2. Ruffle Chambray Dress by Gap ($29.95) view on www.gap.com
3. Exploded Check Dress by Burberry ($265) view on www.saksfifthavenue.com
4. Dinosaur-Print Smocked Dress by Stella McCartney ($110) view on www.neimanmarcus.com
5. Drop-Waist Tank Dress by Old Navy (sale: $10) view on www.oldnavy.com
6. Multi-Stripe Dress by Gap ($19.95) view on www.gap.com
7. Pleated Print Romper by Gap ($26.95) view on www.gap.com
8. Floral-Print Jersey Romper by Old Navy ($14.94) view on www.oldnavy.com
9. Polka Dot Dress by Jacadi ($74) view on www.bloomingdales.com
Happy First Day of Spring! Here are 5 light, nutrition-packed vegan recipes to kick off the season.
1. Roasted Eggplant + Noodles with Chinese Black Vinegar Dressing by My Darling Lemon Thyme
view the recipe
2. The Everyday Superfood Salad by The First Mess
view the recipe
3. Zucchini Fettuccine with Rosemary Butternut Creme Sauce by In Sonnet’s Kitchen
view the recipe
4. Roasted Beet and Carrot Salad with Beet Green Salsa Verde by Brooklyn Supper
view the recipe
5. Artichoke Olive Tapenade by Keepin’ It Kind
view the recipe
Nat King Cole was born Nathaniel Adams Coles on March 17, 1919- 95 years ago today! In his honor, I’m sharing one of my favorite Nat King Cole songs, “Orange Colored Sky”:
Use this sheet for learning how to draw one of my favorite instruments to play- the violin! Trace the dotted lines step by step then try drawing a violin on a blank sheet of paper. It’s a challenge! Click on the link below to download, save, and print the activity sheet:
Printable Activity for Kids-How to Draw a Violin
To learn the parts of the violin and bow, use this activity sheet!
[Sunset, Washington Square Park click to enlarge]
photo credit: Carina Zimmerman
top photo:
Unemployed and Huts, West Houston & Mercer St., Manhattan
(October 25, 1935 by Berenice Abbott)
bottom photo:
West Houston & Mercer St., NYC
(October 20, 2010 source)
It’s easy to ditch your animal duds and make the switch to cruelty-free fashion choices! Who needs leather when you can find adorable vegan handbags like these?
1. Mae Vegan Tote by Free People ($68)
view on www.freepeople.com
2. Falabella Hearts Fold-Over Tote by Stella McCartney ($1,235)
view on www.saksfifthavenue.com
3. Rubber Candy Satchel by Furla ($248)
view on www.bloomingdales.com
4. Slouchy Vegan Tote by Free People ($68)
view on www.freepeople.com
This printable activity sheet is perfect for teaching children where the notes C, D, and E sit on the musical staff and where they are played on a piano keyboard or xylophone. Two easy songs to play with just C, D, and E: “Mary Had a Little Lamb” and “Hot Cross Buns”! Once your kids are ready to add more notes, try my “One Two” activity sheet for learning notes C through G.
Click here to download the sheet: Music Activity Sheet for Kids: Notes C, D, and E
Lou Reed, Karen Carpenter, Jon Bon Jovi and Chris Martin all share the same birthday!
Lou: March 2, 1942 – October 27, 2013
Karen: March 2, 1950 – February 4, 1983
Jon: March 2, 1962
Chris: March 2, 1977
After going vegan, I found myself craving cheesy crackers like Goldfish. I found an amazing recipe from Chef Chloe and adapted it slightly to add a bit of spice and change the cracker’s shape into a heart. They are easy to make, out-of-this-world good, and completely addictive. I can’t believe I didn’t try making my own “cheese” crackers earlier- these are way better and much healthier than any box of Goldfish or Cheez-Its! No food coloring and no artificial chemicals! The magic ingredient in this recipe is nutritional yeast, which adds the nutty, cheesy flavor and a boost of vitamins.
To make your No-Cheese Cheesy Heart Crackers, follow this recipe from Chef Chloe and instead of using a goldfish cookie cutter, use a heart. Before baking, sprinkle the tops of your crackers with chili powder and pink himalayan sea salt or leave bare for picky eaters!
Johnny Cash was born on February 26, 1932 in Kingsland, Arkansas. His deep bass-baritone voice and mysterious nature made him one of the most memorable and unique artists of all time. Happy birthday, Johnny! In his honor, I put together a video playlist of some of my favorite performances:
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