Before I get to this week’s events, I want to apologize that the emails did not go out correctly this week. If you missed any of this weeks’ posts please check them out. We had some good ones: The Mommy Poppins Slacker Mom Camp Guide and a list of Incredible Art Camps in particular are not to be missed.
I’d also like to take a moment to thank our sponsors. Our right sidebar is becoming a resource in and of itself. We have been working hard to bring ads that are relevant and useful to our readers. Many of them relate to events or activities, classes and camps. So be sure to check them out. And if you end up using a resource, make sure to say you saw them on Mommy Poppins. A big thanks to Fran who has been working her tail off to get all those great sponsors!
And now for the weekend events: This weekend is absolutely jam-packed with festivals and activities, so I will just write about the top ten can’t miss activities in brief. Also be sure to check out our Weekend of trickster and Folklore Events post for this weekend.
This is yet another weekend I wish I could be in ten places at once (one of them obviously being in bed…oh, man, wouldn’t it be great if you could spend the day in bed while your other self went out with the kids and did all kinds of fun stuff…sorry, little mommy fantasy moment there.) Read more »
My son loves trickster stories (gee I can’t imagine why). Trickster stories exist in one form or another in just about every culture. We have Bugs Bunny and Johnny Depp, but Native American and African stories are filled with animal trickster tales.
Trickster stories are great for kids. Kids love seeing grown-ups act like mischievous children and also getting fooled, but trickster stories also help children see mischievous behavior from another perspective and learn about the consequences of their actions.
This weekend there are a bunch of activities to expose kids to some fun and interesting trickster and other folk and multicultural tales. Read more »
photo: Wet Paint! ArtVentures! Art + Architecture Day Camp
There’s really no place like New York City for kids to learn about art. The many professional local moonlighting artists make a very talented pool of incredible teachers and the high emphasis and demand for art programs has created an amazing wealth of exceptional art classes and camps. We looked at dozens of creative arts camps and have selected the ones we found to be really exceptional and we still came out with a dozen camps because there were so many that were great for different reasons.
We found visual arts camps, dance and theater camps, music camps, and even creative writing camps. There are also camps that have programs in cool stuff like video and circus arts and art camps that allow kids to sample a little of everything. We found programs that run all summer or one week intensives. From preschoolers to high schoolers, if your child is ready to dive in to a summer of artistic expression, there’s a camp for him.
We called each and every one of the below camps and verified that they have spaces available so reserve your spot today! Be sure to check out our camp guide for dozens of more great camps. Read more »
I want to thank everyone for participating in our Mother’s Day Giveaway Week. It was really fun reading everyone’s comments and giving away all those prizes. Today we’re announcing the winner of our Mother and Child Portrait Session Giveaway and I wanted to share the posts that readers picked out as their favorites in the comments of our Spa Giveaway. In addition to some of our most popular posts and favorite weekly features like Linkin’ Blogs and Free Fun Friday, a bunch of readers have really been paying attention and chosen some of the hidden gems of the site as their favorite posts. Take a look at what your fellow readers have been liking on the site:
You’ve all heard the hype: in NYC you have to sign your kid up for summer camp st the beginning of the year or you’ll never get a spot. Well, honestly, for some camps that really is true. Popular, small programs like the Museum of Natural History Summer Camps or Fieldston Day Camp almost completely fill up from returning campers and members who get first priority, so to get a spot at these types of camps you have to really be on the ball.
But, if you haven’t given a thought to your summer plans there’s no need to panic. There are many, many camps that still have spots. Larger camps like 92nd St Y, Chelsea Piers and Oasis can most likely make a spot for a kid up until the last minute. And, many of the specialized weekly camps will have a week here or there that won’t fill up. A little leg work can find a child a spot at a great camp even this late in the year.
But, we figured if you’ve been too busy to sign your child up for camp by now, the last thing you needed was to spend your time calling around to camps looking for a summer program that had room for your child now. So, we’ve done the leg-work for you. We’ve called around and found over 20 great camps that have spots and listed the ages and sessions available at each of them.
The Mommy Poppins Slacker Mom Camp Guide
The below list names the camp and which sessions/age groups are still available. Just click the links for more details and contact info: Read more »
Just cause the last time you sat down to read a newspaper was when “pooped out” still meant tired to you doesn’t mean you can’t stay up to date with what’s going on. We’ve rounded up the top stories you don’t want to miss from the NYC media this week.
It’s Friday which means we have come to the last day of our Mother’s Day Giveaway week, it’s been a lot of fun reading your comments and giving out some great gifts. Thanks to everyone who has participated…but it’s not over yet. Today we have an incredible prize we’ve been saving all week!
(And don’t forget to see if you are already a winner. The winners for the Mommy Cards, Flowers and Spa prizes are announced at the end of this post. Earlier giveaway winner are listed on previous posts.)
Mother of All Giveaways Finale: Mother and Child Portrait Sitting
We are ending the week with the mother of all prizes, the gift of a mother and child portrait session by the amazingly talented Brooklyn-based photographer Leah Michaelson. Leah has exhibited internationally and has photographs in the collection at The Museum of Modern Art. Check out her website to see her work, which is really beautiful. Read more »
We heard what real moms want for Mothers Day in the comments of our Mommy Cards and Flowers Giveaway. Not Diamonds, not even jewelry or flowers. What moms really want is time. Time alone. Time with their kids. Time for dad to be with the kids. So we’ve rounded up some Mother’s Day weekend activities that cover all the bases, whatever Mom’s in the mood for.
For mom who wants a fun day out with the whole family First Annual LIC Bike Parade!
Socrates Sculpture Park
Saturday, May 10, 2008
Registration 11:30 AM
Workshops 12:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Parade 3:00 PM - 4:00PM Rain or shine!
FREE
I’m always afraid that the cool, artsy community events will die out in NYC, but here’s an example of a brand new one just being born. Read more »
I loved reading all of the Mother’s Day wishes in yesterday’s Mommy Cards and Flowers Giveaway post. You should all send your husbands or male friends over there to find out what women really want for Mother’s Day. It’s not that complicated, right?
There’s not much talk about jewelry or almost anything material, it’s mostly relaxing, either by herself for a little me time or relaxing with the family. In that vein, two women specifically dreamed of a little pampering at a spa and we are happy to say that we can perhaps help out somebody with that dream as today we are giving away a Pamper Me Package from Gloria Cabrera Salon and Spa in Midtown.
Mother of All Giveaways Day Four: Pamper Me Spa Package
It’s high up on the fantasy list for most moms, a little TLC for the body and the mind. Let your cares melt away when you submit yourself to the confident hands of the experts at Gloria Cabrera Salon and Spa, Read more »
It’s day three of our Mother’s Day giveaway week and the Mother of All Giveaways continues. Today we announce the winner of our Fine Art of Family Giveaway at the end of this post and continue with two prizes, Mommy Cards and Flowers, plus learn about another only in New York unique gift idea for any mom in your life. I don’t know about you guys, but being that Mother’s Day is still a new holiday for me, I get sort of carried away and forget that I need to get something for my mom.
New York City Vacation Rentals
HomeAway advertises privately owned vacation and holiday homes from all over the world. Book direct with the owners for great value!
The Happiest Baby on the Block - The New Way to Calm Crying and Help Your Baby Sleep Longer (DVD)
