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Queens County Farm
A farm in Queens? What?!?

ok, call me the last to know, but Queens is home to the oldest continuously operating farm in New York state, appropriately called The Queens County Farm! and you can go there! feed the sheep, take a hay ride, buy local eggs, honey and WINE! check out the cows and watch the peacocks sneak peaks of [...]

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A truly unique kids store
That gives back

When you walk into A Time For Children, you may think you are in just another trendy kids store on the Upper West Soie. The merchandise is adorable but what sets this store apart is that 100 per cent of the proceeds go directly to the Children’s Aid Society o New York. And all the [...]

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Say YES to Stuffed Cupcakes

So, when I heard about a bakery in Jersey that stuffs its cupcakes with  fillings like espresso mousse and amaretto cream, I knew we had to check it out. And we were not disappointed! I can’t even go in to all the flavors they have, you just need to check out their website. But I [...]

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Science & The City
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Science in the City
Almost every weekend my kids ask me to take them to the Hall of Science. Truthfully, I think it’s because their favorite Mexican restaurant is just a few blocks away, but really it’s because kids love science. Science museums are a great way to introduce your kids to the world around them. [...]

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Healthy Pizza!

i ate it. i was immediately a fan! had to share w/u! from their website:
Slice
Slice was born on october 27th, 2005 seeking to evolve the current pizza eating experience using fresh, all-natural and organic ingredients and deliciously innovative toppings. No pizza sits under a heat lamp ever. Everything is made to order and you are [...]

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A Variety of Nutcrackers!
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The Nutcracker: See various takes of this classic ballet
The holiday season isn’t complete without seeing Tchaikovsky’s The Nutcracker. From a 1970’s version at BAM to one performed by students at the acclaimed Joffrey Ballet School, there are many productions of this wonderful ballet being performed this holiday season.
The Hard Nut
Brooklyn Academy of Music
Dec 15—18, 2010, 7:30pm, 
Dec [...]

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Escape from the Holidays
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Escape from the Holidays: Getting Mesmerized in the City
Spending the winter holidays in NYC is a treat for kids. From lavishly decorated store windows to seeing the tree at Rockefeller Center, there is much to do in the city. However, sometimes we can overload on all of the holiday themed activities. Sure seeing Elf and [...]

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Best Holiday Events
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Holiday Events
The holidays are a magical time for children. Start the holiday season at one of these festive events in and around the city. From a Hanukah celebration at a Jewish Museum to touring a historic Westchester home with incredible fairy tale inspired holiday decorations, there are many kid-friendly ways to enjoy the holiday season.
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Puppet Theaters in
and around the City
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Puppet Theaters in and around the City
Check out these puppet theaters around the city. Seeing a puppet show is a fun way to introduce children to the world of theater and art. At most of the productions, you also get a chance to see the puppets and meet with the puppeteers after the show. Another [...]

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Little Jazz Hands!
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Enjoy a Jazzy Weekend in the city
Just because you have kids, doesn’t mean your family only has to listen to kid’s music. Turn off The Wheels on the Bus and turn on some Jazz. From Jazz brunches to visiting the home of a famed Jazz musician, there are many places to hear great music and learn [...]

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