In March we’ve had a lot of very popular posts. While the 100 Things to Do with Your Kids in NYC is still the most popular post on the site for the third month in a row, the Camp Guide has been getting almost as many viewers. We added a couple more posts to the […]

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Who has time to read? We’ve rounded up the top stories you don’t want to miss from the NYC media this week.

Toxic Toys. A PBS Now program talks about the dangerous chemicals in many plastic toys, not just ones from China. Watch the episode online.
Buy the NYC Toilet Map for only $2.50—a must-have for the […]

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[ March 29, 2008 11:00 pm to March 30, 2008 11:00 pm. April 1, 2008; 12:00 pm; April 3, 2008; 4:00 am; ] This week, a toy and clothing swap, a contest to name the Riverside Park Hawks, a chance to meet Mo Willems, and a fun way to learn physics. All free. Plus some cool, off-beat activities and concerts worth the price. And don’t forget the free Elf Tennis demo classes on Sunday.

Children’s Toy and Clothing Exchange
My […]

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I haven’t done an archive post in a while and it’s too bad, because looking back on the posts from last March there a ton of good ones. In fact, I just updated the POPULAR POSTS list over in the left sidebar with some new, great old posts like Useful Links for School Hunts, […]

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[ April 12, 2008; April 21, 2008 to April 25, 2008. ]

Summer is just around the corner and summer means swimming. In preparation of summer and swimming season get your feet wet at these free swimming events.

The Big Swim
April 12, 2008
The Big Swim is a one-of-a-kind open swim meet where 1,000 New York City children ages 6-16 participate in a free day of competitive swim […]

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Tennis is a great sport for NYC kids. There are free tennis courts all over the city and you can play inside during the colder months. Now tennis is even more accessible to it’s littlest players thanks to Elf Tennis and it’s creator Esther Forrester. Esther, a former Division I college tennis player with […]

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Can’t keep up with all your reading? Here’s the top news stories and fun links from last week:
If you haven’t watched Barak Obama’s Speech on Race, you must do so now. Right now.
Public Health Risk Seen as Parents Reject Vaccines. Where do you stand?—NY Times
NewYorkology reports that NYC outdoor ice skating rinks are closing for […]

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We’ve got a long weekend and I’m in the mood to get crafty. Preparing for holidays is always a fun time in our house when we can slow down and do some craft activities together. My kids love this and the crafts don’t have to be complicated.
Making Easter Eggs is a great craft to do […]

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[ March 23, 2008; 4:00 am; ]

When I originally heard about the Easter Fancy Hat Parade on 5th Avenue, I imagined it to be some society thing and perhaps that’s what it once was. But nowadays, anyway, the Easter Parade in NYC reminds me more of how the Village Halloween Parade used to be when I was a kid; lots of […]

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Thank you to everyone who entered into our Kangaroodle $100 gift certificate giveaway. Kangaroodle is offering a 15% discount for all Mommy Poppins readers on all purchases made now through May 31, 2008. And check out their new website which is even more fun and easy to navigate! Find out the code and our winner […]

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