Put down your phones, console controllers, and other digital devices: it’s time for some face-to-face gaming time. Dig out that old board game gathering dust in the depths of the closet and get the family together. Or better yet, visit any of these fantastic spots around NYC where you can sit down and play a game together. Click on through to see where to get your game on.
Do you have a favorite spot to play games as a family? Let us know about it in the comments!
—Yuliya Geikhman
Here’s a holiday PSA from us here at Red Tricycle NY: Your mother-in-law does not need another serving platter that you picked up in a panic at Macy’s. However, she’ll love one personally hand-painted by her grandchild! Make holiday dreams come true — and keep your little one engaged on a cold or rainy day — at one of these drop-in spots where kids can unleash their creativity and help you cross a few folks off your gift list!
Have a favorite DIY spot? Leave a comment below and let us know about it!
—Hanna R. Neier
Do you love exploring your city with your family, uncovering local hidden gems, and then dishing to your friends about your awesome weekend? Are you a mom or dad living in Atlanta with kids between the ages of 0-10? Are you active in the digital writing/blogging community? If you answered yes to these questions, then Red Tricycle wants you!
Red Tricycle is looking for talented Atlanta-based writers to join our team and contribute stories to our Atlanta metro market. Ideal candidates must:
• Have a firm grasp of the English language, excellent grammar and punctuation skills…and, have the ability to adapt their writing style to the Red Tricycle editorial brand.
• Be active in the writing and blogging community with published work (either print or online).
• Possess an intense curiosity and excitement to explore the city and dig deep (both online and in the real world) to find off-the-beaten-path story ideas and insider tips.
About Red Tricycle:
Red Tricycle is a digital city guide for parents, delivered to your inbox. We offer ideas for things to see, eat and do with your kids, in your neighborhood. We currently are serving Seattle, San Francisco, San Diego, Portland, Los Angeles, New York City, Washington D.C., Chicago and Atlanta, as well as National, Baby & Food editions.
Each weekday, we deliver must-have recommendations for hip people who happen to be parents too, whether it’s a kid-friendly food truck crush, an awesome street festival, or a christmas tree farm that offers free hot chocolate and crafts. Our mission is simple: to help busy parents have more fun with their kids! With recent venture capitalist backing, we are pedaling ahead to new markets in 2015.
Good luck!
To apply Email Us at phebe (at) tinybeans.go-vip.net your cover letter, resume, and writing sample with “Atlanta Writer” in the subject line.
Looking for an easy escape from the urban sprawl? Ellensburg offers a laid-back atmosphere that’s fun-filled for the entire family with shops, museums, kid-friendly restaurants, hiking, fishing camping and more!
Living in the city means many things–you know the location of every drive through coffee shop by heart (and their weekday versus weekend hours) and you’re perpetually wearing (or at least packing in your trunk) rain gear. But, when it comes to exploring outside the confines of the city, sometimes we think our city slickers could use a lesson in vibrant cultural experiences beyond the concrete jungle.
For a taste of culture, history, and family fun head to Ellensburg, situated at the intersection of I-90 and I-92. While Ellensburg may sound familiar for being the home to Central Washington University, the city with its population of 18,000 plus, features a variety of arts and performances, sports, outdoor activities like hiking, fishing, snowmobiling, and horseback riding, and a community that takes pride in its strong family environment.
Ellensburg, just a stones throw away from Seattle, will expand your family’s horizons as you visit a sweet local u-pick pumpkin patch, take a driving tour through history, and explore a 217 acre park.
50 % off weekday photo sessions. That means your session will only cost you $125.
The kids will soon be off school, and the longest day of the year is approaching. Take advantage and book your session now!
* One voucher per person, Good for maternity or family session.
* May buy multiples as gifts.
* Session scheduled on a mutually agreed upon weekday: Monday-Thursday.
* New Clients only.
* Session Must Be completed by July 31, 2011.
* Does not include Senior portraits.
* Mention “Red-Tri” to get the deal.
Meryl Schenker Photography
206-718-0398
www.merylschenker.com
www.merylschenkerphotography.com
meryl.schenker@comcast.net
Looking for another family friendly Seattle bakery? Sharing a scone or grabbing a coffee with kids in tow is easy in Seattle neighborhoods with established independent bakeries. Think Besalu in Ballard, Dahlia in Belltown, and Macrina in Queen Anne. But what about Lake City, an area long deprived of cafe/bakery culture?
Luckily, there’s the new and fabulous Kaffeeklatsch. This new neighbor is co-owned by Annette Heide-Jessen, the former manager of the venerable Columbia City Bakery, and its in-house treats are made by baker Brian Hensley.
The storefront that houses Kaffeeklatsch was gutted and built up from the studs. It’s a clean, bright new space, and the focus on German pastries gives the shop its own spin. It’s family friendly by design, with one section of the shop serving as a designated play area with toys, a chalkboard and pint-sized seating. The bakery is open and airy, with a lively din and plenty of room for strollers and gear. Coffee is made with care from Seattle Coffee Works beans.
Kaffeeklatsch serves up scratch-made and seriously tasty German pastries mixed with classic favorites. Think banana bread and triple ginger cookies alongside pillowy German pretzels and Bienenstich—or bee sting cake—a vanilla pastry with cream filling topped with honey and almonds. Or try a generous slice of berry Blechkuchen, a buttery pastry with fresh raspberries melted into layers of dough.
The staff is friendly and encourages parents groups to meet at the shop. Try the breakfast sandwich and drip coffee special weekday mornings, or take the family for a leisurely weekend snack.
—Sara Billups
Paint The Town Red (and Yellow and Blue!)
Next time you’re at U-Village and Little One is just done with the whole idea of shopping, head over to Paint The Town to unleash his inner Leonardo. At this ceramics-painting-studio-cum-kiddie-oasis, your budding artistes get to select from hundreds of ceramic items to decorate as they please. Figurines of fairies, horses, cars & snakes are big hits with the preschool set while older kiddos gravitate to the trinket & treasure boxes. Adults dig the assortment of plates, bowls, platters, & mugs (although we won’t tell anyone if you want to paint a unicorn).
Mom & studio owner Mary Anne Stusser is super kid-savvy, so smocks are provided and all of the paint is non-toxic & washable. Paint The Town ‘helpers’ (i.e. baby wranglers) are there to assist you in the process of making keepsake handprint/footprint pieces to display in your nursery or give as a gift (ask about booking a handprint/footprint party at your next playgroup or mom’s club).
Birthday parties are a blast in their studio (leave the mess there), or you can take everything to your own location. Check out their weekday specials to score great deals such as “Munchkin Monday” and “Printapaloosa Tuesday” (15% off handprint/footprint items). Or, sign up for one of the seven week-long summer camp sessions (for kids 6 -13) in July and August. Kids will enjoy a world of crafts including paper mache and beading projects. Whether you’re there for a party, camp, or just to paint with your Little One, Paint The Town’s staff provides plenty of friendly one-on-one assistance & painting tips to help you with your creation.
Paint The Town University Village – Seattle
Located next to Fireworks, close to the playground (FYI – the tiles at the playground were all painted at Paint The Town)
206-527-8554
www.ceramics-painting.com
PS: Mention “Red Tricycle” when booking your child’s birthday party or summer camp session to receive a 10% discount!
Paint The Town Red (and Yellow and Blue!)
Next time you’re at U-Village and Little One is just done with the whole idea of shopping, head over to Paint The Town to unleash his inner Leonardo. At this ceramics-painting-studio-cum-kiddie-oasis, your budding artistes get to select from hundreds of ceramic items to decorate as they please. Figurines of fairies, horses, cars & snakes are big hits with the preschool set while older kiddos gravitate to the trinket & treasure boxes. Adults dig the assortment of plates, bowls, platters, & mugs (although we won’t tell anyone if you want to paint a unicorn).
Mom & studio owner Mary Anne Stusser is super kid-savvy, so smocks are provided and all of the paint is non-toxic & washable. Paint The Town ‘helpers’ (i.e. baby wranglers) are there to assist you in the process of making keepsake handprint/footprint pieces to display in your nursery or give as a gift (ask about booking a handprint/footprint party at your next playgroup or mom’s club).
Birthday parties are a blast in their studio (leave the mess there), or you can take everything to your own location. Check out their weekday specials to score great deals such as “Munchkin Monday” and “Printapaloosa Tuesday” (15% off handprint/footprint items). Or, sign up for one of the seven week-long summer camp sessions (for kids 6 -13) in July and August. Kids will enjoy a world of crafts including paper mache and beading projects. Whether you’re there for a party, camp, or just to paint with your Little One, Paint The Town’s staff provides plenty of friendly one-on-one assistance & painting tips to help you with your creation.
Paint The Town University Village – Seattle
Located next to Fireworks, close to the playground (FYI – the tiles at the playground were all painted at Paint The Town)
206.527.8554
www.ceramics-painting.com
PS: Mention “Red Tricycle” when booking your child’s birthday party or summer camp session to receive a 10% discount!
