Archives for December 2016

Lego Fans Rejoice! Brick Fest Live Comes to Brooklyn

December 9, 2016

Looking for some fun for the kids this weekend?

If you’re in the New York City area, head to downtown Brooklyn for A Lego® Holiday Experience presented by Brick Fest Live. Held at City Point, Brooklyn’s brand new premier retail, residential, and office development space, the one-of-a-kind event will be an evening to remember for the Lego lover in your life.

There are plenty of educational and interactive activities to keep children and adults alike intrigued. From a life-size Disney character made of Legos to car building and racing to a fantastic glow-in-the-dark exhibit, the festive event boasts a variety of collaborative and solo opportunities to unleash creativity. Plus, fans of the beloved toy will be able to purchase items during the experience.

My son lived out his Lego dreams during a sneak peek of the event before it was opened to the public. He enjoyed building race cars and rolling around in the brick pit, which was like a lake of Legos. It was a great way for him to enhance his motor skills while letting his imagination run wild.

Get the deets below:

WHEN:

Friday, Dec. 9: 5pm-9pm

Saturday Dec. 10: 10am-9pm

Sunday Dec. 11: 10am-6pm

Friday, Dec. 16: 5pm-9pm

Saturday Dec. 17: 10am-9pm

Sunday Dec. 18: 10am-6pm

WHERE:

City Point Downtown Brooklyn, 445 Albee Square West, Brooklyn, NY

Tickets available for $12-15 at http://www.brickfestlive.com. FREE for kids age two and under.

Do you have a Lego-obsessed child in your family?

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In Case You Missed It: Beyoncé Releases Sleigh-Worthy Holiday Goodies

December 1, 2016

Beyoncé told y’all she came here to slay.

But, this time she’s hoping to sleigh her way right under your Christmas tree. The superstar singer just released a collection of kitschy and cute holiday offerings perfect for your Bey-obsessed bestie.

From “Boy, Bye” boy shorts to “Formation” inspired wrapping paper, you’ll be crazy in love with these light-hearted goodies. All items are available on ShopBeyonce.com.

Forget eggnog, we’ll be sipping on lemonade this holiday season.

Check out the merch below:

I Sleigh Red Pullover available here, $60

I Came to Sleigh Cropped Tee available here, $40

Boy Bye Boy Shorts available here, $18

Blue and Yellow Pattern Wrapping Paper available here, $16

Will any of these punny pieces make it on your shopping list?

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Inside Sprout Studios: A Tour to Remember

December 1, 2016

There’s nothing more precious than witnessing your child experience a priceless moment.

I had that special pleasure a few weeks ago when I surprised my children with a visit to Sprout, the premier 24-hour cable network for preschoolers. Nestled on the 6^th floor of Rockefeller Center in the heart of Manhattan, the NBC-owned channel is home to popular children programs like “Caillou” and “The Berenstain Bears,” as well as several original animated series such as “Dot.,” “Terrific Trucks,” and “Floogals.”

But the main star of the network is “Chica,” the chipper, gibberish-speaking chicken from the flagship, Emmy-nominated program, “The Sunnyside Up Show.” Not only does Chica serve as a co-host on the aforementioned show, she also makes appearances alongside hosts, Emily, Kaitlin, and Tim for birthday announcements, sing-alongs, holiday specials, etc. between programming breaks.

The private tour started with a behind-the-scenes glimpse into the control room. Having never visited a television studio before, seeing the multiple screens, monitors and unfamiliar knobs and buttons were fascinating for both of my kids. Watching their little faces light up in amazement was a true joy. But that excitement couldn’t compare to the jubilation of meeting Emily and Chica.

As we turned the hallway and walked into the studio where all of the action happens, the moment I’d been waiting for had finally arrived: they met Chica! Ava was excited, but certainly not as enthused as my 3-year-old son. His excitement was palpable and confirmed by his constant squeals and shrieks.

But, Chica wasn’t the only notable in the room. Emily is bonafide celebrity in our home so they were both pretty thrilled to meet her in person too. Her warm, peppy personality was just as vibrant off-camera as it appears onscreen.

After chatting with Chica and Emily, checking out the set, green room and makeup room, we were on our way with memories (and mementos) that will last a lifetime!