Greenburgh Nature Center in Scarsdale, NY

Greenburgh Nature Center

The Greenburgh Nature Center is located in Scarsdale, New York on over 30 acres of land with beautiful trails, ponds, animals and even events for kids. There is also a playground, rocks for climbing and picnic tables. We spent a couple of hours there recently and Daniel enjoyed every minute of it. This place is a hidden escape right in…

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Weaning Off the Bottle

weaning off the bottle

Weaning off the bottle involves a lot of trial and error. It may be hard at first but just know as long as you stick with a plan, you will be able to accomplish it. I never thought the moment would come where I would get a break from washing bottles…but luckily it did! The American Academy of Pediatrics suggests…

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Chia Seed Pudding Recipe

Chia Seed Pudding Recipe

Chia seeds are an excellent superfood, great source of fiber and are packed with omega-3. There are so many benefits to consuming Chia seeds and the best part about it is the seeds do not have to be broken down for your little one to absorb all the nutrients. Try this quick and easy recipe for a healthy snack: Ingredients:…

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FREE tickets to the 2018 New York Baby Show!

NY BABY SHOW

Living La Vita Mama will be giving away FREE tickets to the New York Baby Show! The 2018 New York Baby Show, on May 19 & 20, at Pier 94 will once again be the largest show for new and expectant parents in the country. Now in its 8th year, no other event provides a better experience for thousands of expectant…

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5 Reasons to Play with Playdough & 5 minute Homemade Recipe!

As I’m constantly looking for ways to entertain my son during the day, I realized he is now at the age where he can explore playdough. There are so many benefits to playing with playdough. I’ve listed my Top 5 reasons below. Playdough is a great tool for developing fine motor skills. With all that squishing, rolling and flattening, your…

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Outdoor play with SuperMopi

Outdoor play with Supermopi

Outdoor play is a great way for your little one to get exercise and some fresh air. With spring weather finally coming along here in NY, we are playing outside a lot more. Daniel is loving his new SuperMopi! Not only is it fun, it helps him develop his balance & coordination. It’s also super light weight so we bring…

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Outing to the Naples Zoo

Naples Zoo

The Naples Zoo is a GREAT place for a family to visit if you are in the Southwest Florida area! My family and I recently visited the Naples Zoo and it is now one of our all-time favorite places! With their tag line, “Get Closer,” you will understand why after just one visit. You are able to feed the Giraffes,…

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Flying with a Toddler

Flying with a Toddler

We recently took our first family vacation to Marco Island which is located in Southwest Florida. I have three words of advice regarding flying with a toddler… “Just DO IT!” I was so nervous and didn’t know what to expect from the trip but it was AMAZING. We had such a great time, we even ended up changing our flight…

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7 Baby Tax Deductions, Credits & Exemptions

Having a baby is not only a beautiful time but the beginning of a new set of tax breaks for you! Here are some ways having a baby can help cut down your tax bill. Please note, you should always check with your Accountant or tax professional before filing your taxes, as all rules vary depending on income, filing status…

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