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Sept. 26 - Oct. 9

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With 28 shows on sale, there's so many choices!

These would be my picks...

Blue will never go out of style with these men. 

These beats will blow your mind.

Wish I had little ones to take to see this.

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Eating from our garden :)

This afternoon, I was excited to use fresh herbs for the first time from my own garden! When I bought these at the Union Square Greenmarket about two weeks ago, they warned me not to plant the herbs with flowers and not too close together because they grow like weeds. I still didn't realize how quickly they would grow! We had a Mexican themed dinner tonight with grilled chicken tacos and spanish rice with FRESH CILANTRO! It was so fun to literally open my kitchen window, pluck off some leaves {is that what they're even called?!?} and throw it in the pan! It tasted amazing too!

This is my first 'garden' - and it's happening in New York City. Aaaahhh, life is good! So good :)

The bigger highlight of the day is that hubby made it home for dinner this Sunday afternoon. It was quite a treat! I've managed to learn how to grill when he gets caught in meetings, but it always tastes better when he's flipping the meat! :) 

Good to know: The basil plant was only $2. The cilantro and parsley were $4 each. Even if you can only keep them alive for a few months in your window during the summer, it's cheaper to get a few uses out of these than to buy fresh herbs every time you need them! Definitely check before you buy some however to see how much light they need. Some need more than others!

Update: lol... I'm realizing some of you might be laughing at my three-plant garden :) It's kind of my experiment for the season. If it works, who knows - maybe I'll try strawberries next year! A friend of mine said they actually grow well on terraces in the city!

Dearest Mom{s}..

Words can't express how much I'm grateful for my Mom, Debbie, and Brett's Mom, Laura! I admire both of them so much! They are amazing women full of grace, kindness, beauty and love! We always have so much fun when they visit!

Here are some of my favorite adventures with our Moms :)

Creperie NYC
112 MacDougal Street (just north of Bleeker)

The most amazing crepes in NYC! I think we ate these for dinner one night. The only problem with Creperie NYC is there are only four seats and there can be a line to order (fairly slow service) on a busy summer night. But if you are willing to deal with those minor details, you won't be disappointed!
{FYI.. full breakdown of creperies in the city coming soon!}

Central Park Row Boats and Bikes
Near the Boathouse in Central Park

 {Mom and Brooke rowing us along!}

This is probably one of the most economical and enjoyable activities in the city! It's so relaxing to be out on the water - checking out the views! If you're lucky, you might even get to see a proposal while you're out on the water. I think I've seen at least two when we've taken out a boat!

Also, they aren't that hard to row, but it does take a little more coordination that you might expect :) Good thing we had racer Brooke with us to move us along! Oh and the best time of year to do this is during the fall when the leaves are changing!

Details: Four people are allowed in a boat. I believe it's still cash only. $20 deposit and $12 for the first hour. After that, it's $2.50 for every additional 15 minutes.

Details: The cruisers are $9 an hour or $45 for the day. Brett's mom and mine were in town for this trip and we had a great time exploring the park on these sweet wheels! We loved riding around the north loop!

 {Taking a stroll in Central Park after boating and biking! Whew! Always a full day when Mom's here!}

I hope Mom doesn't get mad at me for posting these, but I just had to show you how cute and young she is! Seriously, I can't believe she has a big birthday coming up this year! This was a girls' trip with two of her best friends from high school. They all danced on the pom line together! At one point while waiting for a train, they just broke out in song and dance in the subway station! Aren't they gorgeous!?

Top of the Rock
30 Rockefellar Plaza

This is best way to see an amazing city view from up above! I'd highly recommend Top of the Rock over the Empire State Building. The decks up top are spacious and have an indoor area with spectacular views if it's too cold to stand outside for long. I love going around sunset because then you can get a good view of Central Park while it's still light out as well as see the skyline at night. From riding the elevator up to hanging out up top, the whole experience is quite delightful!

Good to know: I've found it's best to get your tickets online beforehand. If you're planning on visiting some other sights as well, check out their combo ticket deals.

Rice to Riches
37 Spring Street (by Mulberry Street)

It wouldn't be right ending a post about my sweet moms without mentioning another sweet treat! I had never tried rice pudding until coming here - and let's just say I don't think I'll ever be able to have regular rice pudding after having Rice to Riches. Category 5 Carmel, Coast to Coast Cheesecake, Chocolate Chip Flirt, Hazelnut Chocolate Bear Hug... all of them are amazing!

Good to know: Ask for a sample (or two) - and consider sharing with a friend so you can pick more than one flavor! {But skip the toppings - it's really best without:)}

Happy Mother's Day Mom and Laura!! Thanks for all of the great memories! Looking forward to many more outings with you in the city!!!

A Royal Day!

Congrats to the newlyweds! What a grand celebration! As one friend of mine put it on her facebook status this morning, "I still believe in fairytales!" Me too :)

In honor of the royal wedding, I thought I should post something about flowers! (What girl doesn't feel like a princess with a fresh bouquet in the living room?!)

{At the corner of University Place and 13th Street}

If you're just moving or planning a move to New York, you will quickly realize most things are twice or three times as expensive as you'd expect here - with a few exceptions. Luckily, flowers is one of those exceptions! :) $10 for two dozen roses is a regular deal!

I love {for a special occasion - which can really be anything} stopping by a bodega {think gas station with a random assortment of more food and not the gas} to pick up some flowers. There's just something charming about picking them up on the street as you walk home. I'm not sure why, but for the past couple of years, Quick Stop Deli on 6th Avenue by Houston has been my favorite. The flowers and service is always delightful there!

So many beautiful options this time of year! Especially if you're nifty at putting together your own arrangement! I need to learn how to do that.

Good to know: Last weekend, Brett and I were walking home from our date night when he decided to have us stop by one of the local bodegas and told me to pick some flowers our for the Easter dinner we were hosting the next day. Good thing he's got longer arms than me because we realized the fresher ones were usually in the back or top part of the display. I think the older ones get put up front. 

Also guys, don't plan on the $10 for two dozen around Valentine's day or Mother's day! Most of the time, there's a taped hand-written note {think tacky} over the regular sign stating the higher price.

Hope you have royal weekend plans! Enjoy!