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Moms’ Ultimate Night Out 2013 Buzz
We had a fabulous time at the 4th annual Moms’ Ultimate Night Out – The Mommybites Summit 2013! Held at the iconic New Yorker Hotel, we sold out the day before with 400 registered moms, had over 80 vendors, delicious food, wine, an incredible keynote, prizes and fun. We had dozens of bloggers and media […]
Meet the Creators with Gary Osborne: Episode 1 – Kallio
Meet the Creators with Gary Osborne, Child Style Expert & Founder of Oliver & Adelaide, Exquisitely American-Made for Children Children’s products are especially inspiring to me when I have I personally met the designer or artist who has hand crafted each piece. I appreciate the value and love that they inject into each stitch in […]
See ‘Listen To Your Mother’ in NYC!
If you’ve ever been told to listen to your mother, now you have the perfect opportunity. The national reading series phenomenon “Listen To Your Mother” comes to New York City on Mother’s Day, Sunday May 12 at the Peter Norton Symphony Space. Showcasing moving, socially relevant and humorous stories about a range of modern mothering […]
A New Take on Old-World Italian Favorites
Traditional meets contemporary Italian cuisine at Fabbrica restaurant and bar in Williamsburg, Brooklyn. Chef, Simone Bonelli, pairs his love for traditional Italian food with his passion for cooking and turns out contemporary cuisine that is worthy of Roman deities. The name, Fabbrica, means “factory” in Italian and pays tribute to Williamsburg’s history of being an […]
Mother’s Day Deals
Mother’s Day. The name says it all: “Mother’s Day is a celebration honoring mothers and motherhood, maternal bonds, and the influence of mothers in society. It is celebrated on various days in many parts of the world.” Although each country has its own traditions, here at Mommybites the Belgian Mother’s Day tradition is one of […]
Tips for Parents of Children with Special Needs
Depending on where you live and other variables, children with special needs make up a significant percentage of your neighborhood, as anywhere from 10 – 20% of the population of children in the US are classified as special needs of one kind or another. If your child needs: Help keeping up with his/her school work […]
Wanda’s Monster, The Musical
This past weekend, my daughter and I headed to Theater 3 near Times Square to see Wanda’s Monster The Musical, based on Eileen Spinelli’s 2002 book. With music and lyrics by one of our favorites, Laurie Berkner, the show begins with Wanda’s hip Granny singing some catchy songs that have the audience wiggling excitedly in […]
Demystifying Kindergarten Admissions and ERBs: Teleclass Recap
For those of you who missed this wonderful teleclass, generously sponsored by NYKids Club and wonderfully presented by NY PEAS (Private Education Advisory Service), here is a link to the taped class and discussion on Kindergarten Admissions and ERBs. Our presenters wanted us to share some helpful tips with you on navigating the Kindergarten admissions process. […]
Little Dancers Making a Big Difference
This past weekend my daughter hosted her very first fundraiser for the Ronald McDonald House of NY. Her interest in the House began when she participated in the Fun Run in Kindergarten and she became committed, after having had the opportunity to tour the House. Her goal is to raise $12,775. This will cover a […]