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5 Things To Do This Week In Lower Manhattan
Five things to do with your kids in New York City over the coming week. Here are Macaroni Kid Lower Manhattan's picks....
A CITY ON PAWS
SINCE MARCH, it has been raining cats and dogs at NYC’s Animal Haven Shelter. The tidal wave of COVID-19 cases...
Learn From Others’ Mistakes And Avoid These Laundry Errors
Get all the dirty laundry out of the way and relax on the couch Just like having a clean and fresh household to return...
Caring for Elderly Parents? 10 Tips to Keep Them Active & Healthy
Are you taking care of your aging parents? With various health concerns that come with old age, your parents...
Got the At-Home Blues? Here’s How To Take Care of Your Mental Health
Have you noticed family dynamics seem magnified the longer we socially distance? You’re not alone. Families...
7 Ways to Celebrate Mother’s Day in the Time of Coronavirus
Mothers and grandmothers are not known for their social distancing natures. We are generally affectionate...
Cooking Matzah in 18 Minutes by Rachel McMinn
Passover is one of the Jewish holidays that stands out for me because my family always gathered together for a large...
Wise Living, Couples Who Plan
It’s exciting to enter a new decade. But how well are you prepared for the next 10 years? If that seems too daunting,...
Gardening with Kids: A PAUSE Activity
By Rachel McMinn, Early Childhood Educator, Buckle My Shoe Preschool Mar 31, 2020 Bringing nature into your home is a...
The Benefits Of Growing A Family Garden
The power of plants is undeniable. As grocery stores flood and people are rushing to get staples, there is an...
Paddington Arrives in New York and Gets in a Jam
Gemma is full of laughter, love and, like any 3-year-old little girl, she is full of wonder. When Downtown had...
Holiday Break Family Fun in Downtown NYC
As Christmas is only two days away, kids will obviously be out for winter recess. In this case, keeping them busy is a...
Cutting the Ice at Winterland Rink
Visit Winterland Rink on The Rooftop at Pier 17 for a fun day or evening with friends, family, or a date. This season,...
The Downtown Kids Gift Guide 2019
By Mary Wasserman Downtown Chic Moms Our family and lifestyle editor Mary Wasserman, the mom behind Downtown Chic Moms...