2015

New Year's Eve Activities in the Bronx

Looking for some fun activities to do around the Bronx with the kids on NYE? We’ve found some fun events- some are NYE themed and others are just fun activities for the kids to enjoy. Whether you’re hosting a NYE party later in the evening or leaving the kids with a sitter, these are some fun activities to do with the little ones before it’s time for the count down.

Free Workshop: Creating a Comic

Saturday | January 16, 2016 12:00-2:00pm | Bronx Library Center Creating A Comic with 2015 BRIO winner in Illustrated Text, Derrick Michael Charles and the collaborators of Ninja Express. Let them take you through the steps of what it takes to create a comic book. Click here for flyer. RSVP here.

20th Annual Mulchfest

DATE:  Saturday, January 9 and Sunday, January 10, 2016 TIME:  10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.   DETAILS:                   The 20th annual MulchFest provides New Yorkers with a fun and environmentally-friendly opportunity to recycle their trees into woodchips that will nourish trees and gardens throughout the city. MulchFest takes place at 30 chipping sites and 48 drop-off sites in nearly 80 designated parks across all five boroughs.   At chipping sites, patrons

A Week in the Hyundai Tuscon

  If you remember, we had the chance to test drive the 2016 Hyundai Tuscon a while back. It was a fun chance to take the Tuscon for a scenic view over the Palisades and experience the smooth ride for ourselves. And now, recently I had the chance to test drive it for a week with the family to see how the hubby and kids liked it, and how it

This Weekend at Wave Hill

SAT, DECEMBER 19    FAMILY ART PROJECT: SNOW-GLOBE GIFT BOXES Walk among Wave Hill’s majestic conifers with their wonderful scents and textures. Then, using live pine boughs we provide, create a winter wonderland resembling a snow globe. Add inhabitants and decorate it with shiny foil, snow-like shapes and natural objects like cones, dried herbs and spices. Free, and admission to the grounds is free until noon. WAVE HILL HOUSE, 10AM‒1PM  

Review + Giveaway: Choice Collectibles Marvel Art

  This Bronxmama scored some cool mom points. How? I gave my son and husband a limited edition Marvel lithograph collectible piece of art. Number 108 out of 250 to be exact. This is a big deal in my house. My 7 year old son and 37 year old husband are HUGE Marvel fans and collectors of comics. They spend their weekends visiting the local comic stores and keeping up

Recap + Giveaway: Adorable Outfits from Little Me

By: Nicole Jackson This past weekend Brianne of Stroller in the city hosted an event at Lord & Taylor with the newborn and infant clothing line, Little Me. It was a great way to get out and enjoy some holiday cheer with your little ones.  There was something for everyone. Little Me was on hand giving out goodie bags, Santa taking pictures with the kiddies, and Bobbi Brown Cosmetics doing make overs for the Moms.

Feeling Festive at Hard Rock Cafe| Holiday Drinks

  Usually by this time of year, I’m knee deep in the holiday spirit. Cookie baking, hot cocoa sippin’, and getting bundled up to see as many Christmas lights as we can. With this year’s weather, I’m still very excited about the holidays, but I’m slacking on some things- some holiday decor is up but no tree yet, holiday shopping isn’t completed, and the nice weather has taken away from

Bringing in the New Year with Oriental Trading

  By no means do I want to rush these last two weeks of the year, but if you’re planning to host a little something for New Years Eve, now is the time to pick out your decor. Ordering online ahead of time will save you from running to your local overpriced party supply store two days before. By now you know that we love everything that Oriental Trading has to

End of Year Clearance Event with See Kai Run + Giveaway!

  In case you missed our fun feature on See Kai Run shoes for little ones, we’re sharing a great clearance event that is taking place now until the end of 2015. 60% off is too good not to share! And just because we’re feeling festive- we are giving away a pair of shoes to one lucky Bronxmama reader thanks to See Kai Run! So, check out the sales, and

The Bronx Featured in Redfin's Holiday Lights Roundup

Check out Redfin’s list of Best Neighborhoods to See Holiday Lights. The Bronx is featured, along with other NYC neighborhoods worth the trip if you’re looking for some fun light displays. Check out the NYC list: New York Area Dyker Heights: Dyker Heights in Brooklyn topped our list of the five best neighborhoods for holiday lights for a third year in a row, and it’s no surprise why! The neighborhood