Beacon, NY: Sleepaway Glamp 1000 750 chachacha

Beacon, NY: Sleepaway Glamp

Want to feel like you’re living ‘off the grid’ for the weekend? I stumbled upon Malouf’s Mountain in Dutchess County, NY (1 ½ hours from NYC) when I was looking for a quick outdoorsy getaway. It’s not real “glamping” because you still have to hike to the site, build your own fire and sleep in…

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NoLIta: I’m Down with ICP 1000 750 chachacha

NoLIta: I’m Down with ICP

When I first lived in NoLIta, there wasn’t a lot of culture to be had. These days there are so many things to do it makes my head and heart explode. One spot I love is the International Center of Photography museum on Bowery, where I go for work and play. Lots of interesting shows…

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Rivertowns: Get Lost in Yonkers 1000 1333 chachacha

Rivertowns: Get Lost in Yonkers

There’s a lot of deserved fanfare going on at the Hudson River Museum in Yonkers because it’s turning 100! Director Masha Turchinsky has injected tons of new life into one of Westchester’s leading arts institutions. The recent Maya Lin show drew record crowds. HRM is the place for art/science/history with exciting exhibits, a cool planetarium…

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Hello and Happy Mommahoods Day! 1000 750 chachacha

Hello and Happy Mommahoods Day!

Here’s to all you mommas and nurturing souls who love to explore all the different hoods out there!   And a special shout out to my groovy momma here with me and my brother Robert at Gillette Castle State Park in Connecticut.  Wish she saved that outfit for me, right??  From hole-in-the-wall hibachi eateries in Queens…

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Hi I’m Christina. Just a chill mom whose career as a TV reporter covering fashion/food/entertainment/the arts has taken me through many great New York ‘hoods. I always want to know where to go, what to do – with the kids and without. It’s time to spread the word.

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