Even before marrying into the English royal family, Kate Middleton garnered attention for her style, her upbringing and her personality. But now that she is pregnant with the intended heir to the monarchy, the charming duchess is causing quite a commotion. “Countdown to Baby!” “Kate Middleton’s Baby Bump!” and “Kate Middleton Pregnant with Twins!” are …
Melissa Pia Bossola Beese is Elizabeth Street’s favorite kind of momtrepreneur. The New Orleans-based mom of two was inspired to start Little Pnuts, a subscription toy service, after her first son was born four months early. To ensure he was hitting every developmental milestone, she had to carefully watch her premature child’s development. In the process, …
Suzy Becker’s hilarious new illustrated memoir, One Good Egg, details her experience trying to get pregnant at 39 years old. It’s one of the best new books out now. Incidentally, it might also be one of our favorite Mothers Day gift ideas. The tale is full of turns—Becker starts the story as a single woman, and …
KID FRIENDLY: Address: 1200 Getty Center Drive, Los Angeles, US Website: www.getty.edu Phone: 310 440 7300 A walk through the Getty is a lesson in art history: numerous European and American artists from the Middle Ages to present day hold placards in the museum. Elizabeth Stewart calls the museum a park as well—after she and her …
KID FRIENDLY: Address: 31 Rue du Quartre Septembre, 75002, Paris, FR Website: www.lemanach.fr Phone: +33 147 42 52 94 As if the goods didn’t speak for themselves, founder Georges Le Manach has been hand-looming luxe jacquards and textiles for five generations. A favorite with textile historians and high-end interior designers, the collection features 4,000 archival prints and …
Germaphobes, take heed: A new study released in the Journal of Pediatrics states that sucking on your child’s pacifier may reduce the risk of allergies, asthma and eczema. While the findings are inconclusive, the childrens health study—which took place in Sweden—suggests that the sharing of microbes between mother and child strengthens the child’s immune system …
Brooklyn mom, Melissa Schweiger, is a fashion and beauty journalist who describes her style as Bohemian tomboy. She is also has two boys – Jonah, 3 years and Ilan 9 months. How would you describe your style? Bohemian tomboy. I like comfy, well-made pieces that let me run around with my boys without being a …
From Gund to Jellycat to Kaloo, we found a great selection of soft plush toys for your baby. One of the greatest things about summer is the opening of the zoo. From The Bronx Zoo to the Dallas Zoo to the Battersea Park Zoo, these animal conservatories offer children the chance to see, and sometimes touch, fascinating forms of wildlife. …
KID FRIENDLY: Address: 1562 First Avenue, New York, US Website: carlschurzparknyc.org Phone: 212.459.4455 “It’s our little escape from the city without leaving the city,” says Jess Teutonico of Carl Schurz Park. Located on the East River between 84th and 90th streets, the quiet, shady Carl Schurz is a nice alternative to nearby Central Park. Children’s activities abound in …
Currently on The Truth About Love tour, Pink says that motherhood is the “raddest thing ever.” Music megastar Pink has been conquering the charts since her 2000 debut album Can’t Take Me Home. Her hit “There You Go,” as well as that unforgettable rendition of “Lady Marmalade,” have become synonymous with the best music of …
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