NYCity Mama

Beaver Creek Contest Gives Away a Full Vacation Experience.

Carol Cain — Wed, 08 Feb 2012 18:27:06 +0000

If you are longing to getaway this season, but still haven’t been able to decide, here’s an opportunity to win a trip to the beautiful Beaver Creek Resort Properties through their ongoing Facebook giveaway. You may recall my trip to Beaver Creek last summer, which I absolutely loved. What a gorgeous property, any season, and [...]

Learning The Art of Sushi Making with Sushi by Simon

Carol Cain — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 03:08:03 +0000

My husband is fascinating with the art of making sushi. He tried it once at home. They were big balls of rice that tasted delicious, but were oddly shaped and not very pretty. He was determined to figure out what he was doing wrong and learn tips to really perfect the technique. Lucky for me, [...]

Carol’s Fitness Journal – Feb. 2, 2012 – “The 30 Minute Rule”

Carol Cain — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 01:45:13 +0000

This week in fitness has been great. I am not sure what the deal was on Tuesday when I saw John at Lucille Roberts, but he made me work on a routine that totally kicked my behind! To think, our sessions are only 30 minutes long, but those 30 minutes are so intense. Thus, I [...]

Hang Your Head in Shame NYC, You’re Pricing Out Good Families

Carol Cain — Sun, 29 Jan 2012 17:35:56 +0000

This morning’s New York Times article “So You’re Priced Out. Now What?” did nothing but stir close to full blown rage in me. As someone who just recently moved to New Jersey for this very reason, I am still a tad bitter about this topic and find it nothing to brag about as a New [...]

Carol’s Fitness Journey – January 25, 2012

Carol Cain — Fri, 27 Jan 2012 17:30:46 +0000

I’m back to vlogging. Thanks for your emails and notes requesting that they return. Who knew seeing me all sweaty post workouts would be such a hit? No, but honestly, I have missed “talking” with you all about this journey I am on. I’ve learned and am learning so much, about my body, about what [...]

Destinations & Resorts Properties offer Secluded Estates, Sumptuous Spas, & Fine Dining Galore

Christine Wei — Fri, 27 Jan 2012 02:12:34 +0000

We might have romance on all of our minds thanks to the fast approaching Valentine’s Day, but the properties at Destination Hotels & Resorts group are great for some R&R any time of the year. Beautiful private estates and indulgent spa treatments aside, the huge foodie in me is especially drawn to this group’s James [...]

Theatregoers rejoice as Season of Savings returns to NYC

Carol Cain — Thu, 26 Jan 2012 02:37:18 +0000

Oh! It’s an exciting time in NYC for theatre lovers! Broadway’s Season of Savings booklet is out and is offering theatre goers up to $50 off ticket prices! I’m talking about REAL Broadway shows, right on the Great White Way people, with some really great off-Broadway performances too, such as Freckleface: The Musical (we loved [...]

Back to Basics: Embracing The Food of My Dominican Abuelita

Carol Cain — Tue, 24 Jan 2012 21:55:51 +0000

I had a day full of plans today, but since my little one was sick I decided instead to clean out my kitchen cabinets. With the new dietary focus in my home, I wanted to weed out the things that I had that might not be conducive to our new lifestyle. I went to the [...]

TRYP Quebec Hotel PUR offers Savings to Experience Winter Carnival

Carol Cain — Tue, 24 Jan 2012 02:07:31 +0000

TRYP Quebec Hotel PUR is making it easier than ever for travelers to experience the magic and fun of Quebec City’s acclaimed Winter Carnival and save with the property’s exclusive Winter Carnival package. Rates start at just $110 a night, valid throughout Winter Carnival (January 27 – February 12, 2012), and include the following per [...]

Kids Food Festival and The Upcoming NYC Vegetarian Food Festival 2012

Carol Cain — Mon, 23 Jan 2012 19:22:28 +0000

This past weekend Bryant Park hosted its very first Kids Food Festival at Citi Pond. Despite the snow and cold weather families came out, and it’s no surprise as more and more of us have a growing concern about the nutritional items available for our families. But the event’s purpose was even bigger than that; [...]