We don’t write about high end stuff here that much, but it’s not because we don’t like nice stuff, we just prefer to tell people about how to get the best stuff (whether it’s stuff to do or buy) without spending a fortune. But we’re just as happy to buy beautiful luxury goods as the […]

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How are you celebrating Valentine’s Day with your kids or your sweetheart in NYC this year? How about heading to The Sweet Life, one of New York’s best candy stores? Take a look at the latest in our Best of NYC Candy Store video posts. We got a little romantic with this one. So sue […]

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For a little Valentines’ Day fun, we thought we’d check out the best candy stores in NYC for kids of all ages. With a gaggle of hyper children, we’ve been trooping all over Manhattan sampling treats and discovering what’s what in the New York candy world. (It’s a tough job, but someone’s got to do […]

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At Mommy Poppins we always try to provide real information by real parents that you will really use. So what could be better than a gift guide created by your fellow NYC parents. This guide will be just as useful for birthday gifts as it is for Holiday presents. And at the end of the […]

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In my opinion the Scholastic Store in SoHo is one of the better kid stores in New York City. Whether I am looking for books, toys or a last minute birthday party present, I know I can always find something of quality at the Scholastic Store. Most of the toys and books are educational as […]

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Blue Ribbon General Store
By now, we all know the benefits to shopping from small, local retailers rather than big box stores, but the main reason should always be because you find more unique, wonderful things to buy in a more enjoyable shopping experience.
To that end, Dani has brought you some recommendations of great new stores […]

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Worrying about lead paint, the environment, and the extinction of small, local businesses and artisans is not the only reason to look for alternatives to big box stores and toys. How about the pure pleasure of giving and having absolutely melt-in-your-mouth beautiful, simple, hand-crafted, heirloom toys that will inspire kids to use their imaginations and […]

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Kelly Randt is our winner of the Mugwaz Fashion Craft Kits. Congrats. Today we have a beautiful piece of pottery to give away and tomorrow is our big finale so be sure to check in.

Did you ever think that some day you would be serving lunch to your kids off Sponge Bob plastic plates? I […]

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The response to yesterday’s Via Toy Box giveaway was great and the winner of the Via Toy box is…MB Burns. Congratulations. We are all jealous! Thank you everyone who spread the word and entered the contest. And, don’t fret, today I’ve got a slew of great prizes to giveaway.

The first prize is, I think, […]

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Due to technical difficulties, yesterday’s post did not go out to subscribers. If you would like to read yesterday’s post about Zipcar, click here.
I’ve put together a list of some great sites that promote environmentalism. Some are kid sites with games, activities and projects to get kids involved in the environment. Some are cool sites […]

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