Parent’s nights out can be pleasant, but sometimes less than memorable affairs. A little dinner, some cocktails, some chats; then home and on with your life. Thank goodness my son landed in a class where some of the parents have taken it upon themselves to elevate these evenings from a pleasant night out to A BOLD EVENING OUT…
There was a lot of love flying around on stage last night at the Hudson Theater. Loathing also figured prominently. And lying, lots and lots of lying…
As we navigate the season of “who to give what”, I thought I’d chime in and give a plug for giving the gift of an experience. I was reminded recently of how much I love giving and, in this situation, getting the “experience” gift. Experience gifts, if done well, are the PERFECT gift. They are thoughtful, meaningful and the ideal way to create a memory with a friend or family member. The challenge is in pulling it off…
Last weekend my husband and I celebrated our 22nd wedding anniversary with a trip to Cedar Lakes Estates, a rustic romantic retreat in the Hudson River Valley. I had been casting about for what had been concocted in my mind as the ideal getaway. My criteria included: under 2 hours of drive time from NYC, a freestanding unit with a beautiful view, a heady dose of nature, and a fun vibe. Cedar Lakes Estate checked every box on my list and then some. One day, I’d love to go back with a larger group. Read on to find out why…
Had a super duper fun time at Ninja, an experience restaurant in downtown NYC. Follow this link to find out what made the meal so memorable…
Why are group gatherings so meaningful to so many? How many group activity options are there? Have you ever thought about how you can Grab Your Group and GO too? Then read this post…
I love to SHARE my favorite parts of NYC whenever possible with anyone who asks. In May, I usually hear from 4 or 5 families in the midst of planning their slices of time in the big apple. This is what I recommended this year…
As a person who likes to grab her group and go, it should not be surprising to learn that I am a GIANT fan of the destination wedding. The destination wedding is the ULTIMATE expression of grabbing one’s group and going. This post is about the destination wedding we attended in Paros, Greece last summer and the amazing experience we had on the island. If you are interested in traveling to Greece, you should read this…
Summer should be all about easy. Easy time with friends with easy to procure foods that are a pleasure to easily enjoy (i.e. no fork required) while conversing and connecting with friends. This gathering was all about easy…
Let’s Play! Such a simple concept. So perfect for the tone I wanted to set for the twin’s Birthday Celebration…