June 2019

Cake & Candy Supply Store Opening in the Bronx

  There’s no shortage of talented cake decorators in the Bronx. And now they will have a local supply store to purchase all of their cake and candy decorating needs from.   On Saturday June 29th, Upcake Supplies and Treat Shop hosted their ribbon cutting ceremony.     Located at 3511 Boston Road, Upcake Supplies and Treat Shop has everything from sprinkles, to cake drums, to cake pans. For more

Boogie Down Books Returns to South Bronx Farmers Market with Kids Books & Reading Nook

  If you’re heading to the South Bronx Farmers Market this season, be sure to visit the Boogie Down Books Pop Up! There will be a great selection of children’s books, and even a fun reading nook for kids to relax while you shop the market. The market runs every Saturday from 10:00am-4:00pm until November 23rd. It is located on E. 138th St. between Alexander & Willis Ave. In addition

Sedgwick Library to Host Comic Con

  Comic lovers get ready! On July 11th, the Sedgwick Library will host a Comic Con event for the entire family. Patrons can win prizes during their costume contest, learn about the latest in comics, graphic novels, anime, manga, video games, toys, movies, and television. They can play games, watch their favorite super heroes on screen, and read the newest comics that are coming soon to a library near you. See the

Bronx Deli Celebrates 60 Years with Street Renaming & $1 Hotdogs

PLEASE NOTE: THE CELEBRATION HAS BEEN POSTPONED DUE TO STREET CONSTRUCTION. WE WILL SHARE NEW DATE ONCE WE KNOW.   In 1960, a 17-year-old boy used his Bar Mitzvah money and opened up a small Kosher Deli on West 231st St with his father. 60 years later, the family will be celebrating this Saturday June 15th with a street renaming. Popular Bronx deli, Loeser’s Deli, is celebrating 60 years on Saturday, June 15. To

Bronx Art Exhibit On View in Central Park

  From June until August, there will be a little bit of the Bronx in Central Park. Artist David Flores’ Nueva Bronx: 21st Century Families will be on view at The Arsenal Gallery in Central Park until August 30th. See below for more information. WHEN:                      June 13 – August 30, 2019 TIME:                       

Palm Springs Birthday Party

This past weekend we celebrated my youngest’s 7th birthday. With an end of May birthday, it can certainly be tricky when it comes to the weather- but we took a chance and went with a fun Palm Springs outdoor theme. It was a big hit among both the adults and kids- so I wanted to share some of the fun!     I came up with the theme when thinking