NYCity Mama

NYC Landmark: Snug Harbor, Staten Island, NY

Carol Cain — Thu, 17 May 2012 01:53:37 +0000

I first discovered the Snug Harbor Cultural Center in 2009 when I ventured into Staten Island via the State Island Ferry with my young children. Our goal was to find the Staten Island Children’s Museum but in the process came across a beautiful area past an arch stone entry that united the tall iron fences [...]

Connecting with The Beachgoer in You and Planning The Perfect Vacation

Carol Cain — Wed, 16 May 2012 19:08:35 +0000

Woohoo for summer! I’m so ready! Are you? My travel wish list is long and I know I am not alone. Lucky for us, Expedia has just launched the largest summer sale in the company’s history and has developed two fun tools to help you choose between the 12,000 participating hotels worldwide: The Geotargeted hotel [...]

Circle Line Kicks Off Summer Kids Cruise Series

Carol Cain — Tue, 15 May 2012 12:12:27 +0000

Circle Line is kicking off a series of kid-friendly cruises starting this Saturday, May 19, 2012 and followed by every first Saturday of the month throughout the summer. The Kids Cruise Series Saturday dates include June 2nd, July 7th and August 4th. Boarding for the Kids Cruise will begin at 9:30am, sailing from 10:00-11:15am. Pricing [...]

NYC Affinia Hotel Launches Bike Program for Guests

Carol Cain — Tue, 15 May 2012 12:12:03 +0000

Affinia Dumont and Affinia Shelburne, located in Manhattan-central Murray Hill, are celebrating Bike Month in style with the launch of a new free bike program that gives guests the chance to zip around New York City on two wheels. Guests can peddle around the Big Apple’s 23.7 square miles on cool blue bikes with bright-yellow [...]

NYC Landmark: Queens County Farm

Carol Cain — Mon, 14 May 2012 20:22:18 +0000

One of my happiest summer adventure was at the Queens County Farm with my children, during their annual Children’s Carnival. The carnival has since passed for this year, but they are still hosting some great events well into October. I invite you to read about how the farm was able to bring joy to me [...]

California Wine Club Selection: Kiara Private Reserve 2007 Zinfandel and Cabernet Sauvignon

Carol Cain — Mon, 14 May 2012 19:05:41 +0000

One of my newest assignments is to try out wines sent to me by California Wine Club to check out their Premier Club Membership. I will be testing it out, and in the process the wines that Premier Club members would normally receive for 3 months ($150 value). I know. It’s a tough job, but [...]

San Francisco, CA Photography

Carol Cain — Sat, 12 May 2012 17:17:24 +0000

Sitting here on a plane back from a short visit to San Francisco, CA. The only and only time I’ve driven through San Francisco was on my way to and from Napa Valley a few months ago. It was then when I first drove and saw the Golden Gate Bridge and screamed with the excitement [...]

NYC Landmark: Japan Society

Carol Cain — Sat, 12 May 2012 03:49:36 +0000

In my continued effort to highlight a few of the city’s most historic landmarks, I have been visiting sites to personally experience them and let you know why you should not only visit but also vote for your favorite. There are 40 landmarked buildings in New York City competing for restoration grants totally $3 million [...]

Breaking The Mold To Travel & The Resident Inn Mom of The Year 2012 Award

Carol Cain — Fri, 11 May 2012 16:09:04 +0000

I often make fun of the comments I sometimes receive from friends and readers about the “glorious life” I lead. Those who know me, understand and see how hard I work, know how non-glamorous those hours can be and join me in laughter. But with all it takes to be here, there is nothing in [...]

Mount Sinai’s Saving Mothers Program

Carol Cain — Fri, 11 May 2012 06:13:24 +0000

The following is a project announcement and fundraiser from Mount Sinai Hospital in NYC that I felt important to share with so many of you in the hopes that you will get involved: In advance of Mother’s Day, Mount Sinai staff and patients, including new moms and moms-to-be, assembled donated supplies such as beanies, blankets, [...]