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“My City, My Song” Family Concert at Carnegie Hall

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Want a fun way to introduce your kids to various traditional music from around the world? Carnegie Hall has a wonderful family concert called My City, My Song that welcomes kids of all ages to get out of their seats and sing and dance along during the performances. The event included 3 amazing singers in just 1 hour! We explored music from around the globe: Greece, Mali, and India! We even witnessed unique instruments from each of those 3 countries to play together in unison. The performers sang and danced individually, and then together in harmony. Even the host was engaging and maintained the children’s attention.

 
They even had interactive stations for kids to partake in an hour before the show. This helped the kids ease into the many different songs and dances they would see during the performance. The whole event was very engaging!
 
  
 
The next family concert will be on Saturday, May 11th with one show at noon and one at 3:00pm. So get your tickets HERE. Although the performance caters to ages 4-8, all three of my kids (5 year old, 3 year old, and 6 month old) loved the entire show. 
 
 
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T for Talbots and Momtrends Event at Yoga Vida

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T for Talbots and Momtrends Event at Yoga Vida
Photo Credit: Marcia Ciriello

 

Did you know that the women’s fashion brand Talbot’s was launched in 1947, out of a house in New England, with fliers that eventually become their famous catalog? It’s true and this iconic company continues to outfit women of all ages and sizes. I had a chance to wear their “T for Talbots” activewear at an event with MomTrends and Yoga Vida, for a great morning of yoga and meditation. 

The T for Talbots activewear is perfect for a morning fitness routine, followed by an afternoon lunch or picking up the kids from school or relaxing on a weekend. The line allows you to seamlessly move from active to leisure time in an instant. 

 

T for Talbots and Momtrends Event at Yoga Vida
Photo Credit: Marcia Ciriello

 

Head to the Talbots website for all of their great styles and definitely check out the array of yoga classes available at Yoga Vida. 

#MTYoga #Talbots @TalbotsOfficial

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Silvercar by Audi – Mobile App for luxury car rentals

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Silvercar by Audi - Mobile App for luxury car rentals
 
 

Spending the weekend in an Audi Q5 SUV, courtesy of Silvercar by Audi. It’s a premium luxury car rental service that allows users to book a car, via a seamless mobile booking app, known as Silvercar by Audi. As someone who loves to drive and get away for the weekend, the rental option is great for quick getaways and super easy to utilize. Plus, the service also offers complimentary luxury car seats from Peg Perego, so for families with little ones in tow, it is super convenient. And, for families with 4-legged friends, they offer dog car seat covers and pet hammocks in the Audi A4 and Q5 models. The Silvercar by Audi experience is an app-based premium rental car service for people who want to rent cars in style and without all the hassle. No lines! No paperwork!

 
 
Silvercar by Audi - Mobile App for luxury car rentals
 
 

Silvercar offers Audi A4 sedans, Q5 SUVs and A5 Cabriolets with onboard Wi-Fi, navigation, and SiriusXM satellite radio—always included at no additional cost. The Audi fleets include the quattro® all-wheel drive, Audi virtual cockpit with Google Earth™, and Audi smartphone interface.  The Audi Q5 is an IIHS Top Safety Pick and received Best Auto Tech award from KBB. Not sure who is having more fun with the fully-loaded options; WiFi, Bluetooth, and heated seats to name a few. But, taking advantage of my Apple radio in the car has been a treat. And, using the Google maps app with the onboard navigation system and the display is a lot better than looking at my phone for directions and music. Of course, now my kids think we need to buy the car, but for now, we will keep renting this gorgeous car. 

 
 
Silvercar by Audi - Mobile App for luxury car rentals
 
 

All Silvercar customers benefit from no fuel upcharges, no mileage restrictions, no additional fees for toll charges, and no fees for luxury Peg Perego car seat rentals. Prices start at $59 per day for the Audi A4 and $79 a day for the Audi Q5. Locations include Brooklyn, Manhattan and Newark, NJ for city-dwellers. But, there are 20+ locations across the country, including most large airports. Silvercar by Audi just wrapped a successful holiday program, known as The Four Feet Fleet program– a “paw-some” special holiday promotion that allowed travelers with dogs the ability to take their furry friends along for the ride home or on their holiday vacation.

 
Silvercar by Audi - Mobile App for luxury car rentals
Photo Credit: Marquis Perkins
 
 

FiDi Families Insiders: Take advantage of a fabulous promotion available to first-time customers, courtesy of FiDi Families: 20% off code is valid until 6/1/2019. Simply use the promo code FiDi20.

 

To get started, just download the Silvercar app for iPhone or Android or visit Silvercar.com and then request a reservation. After reserving a Silvercar, customers can fill out this form to let Silvercar know that your pet will be traveling with you. Follow us on Instagram for stories from this weekends adventures in our 4-wheel beauty, the Audi Q5. 
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Peppa Pig’s Muddy Puddles Birthday Parties at The Little Gym

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Tired of the same ‘ole birthday party? Be the hostess with the most-est that your kids and their friends will enjoy! Be one of the first to have a party with Peppa Pig at The Little Gym, which includes everything needed for a memory-filled day while sparing parents the time-consuming hassles and pressure-filled process of planning a party. And the best part? A portion of the proceeds benefit Peppa’s Charity: Muddy Puddles Project, for pediatric cancer research.  
 
Entertainment One’s Peppa Pig joins The Little Gym to bring you the best birthday party for your little one! In this season of giving, a birthday party with Peppa teaches little ones to use their birthdays as a vehicle to donate to others. Guests may donate to The Muddy Puddles Project in lieu of or in addition to a gift for the birthday child.  What better way to introduce and reinforce “giving to others” to your children! For more information, contact your local Little Gym for details here.
 
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Pillowland, Based on Laurie Berkner’s Hit Song, is the Newest Interactive Play Your Kids Will Love!

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Pillowland by Laurie Berkner is the Newest Interactive Play Your Kids Will Love!

 

Pillowland is an interactive play about a boy named Stanley that cannot fall asleep. He and his friends go on an adventure to find out how to sleep, and you can tag along for the ride! Stanley always has trouble falling asleep – even counting sheep doesn’t help! When he receives an invitation to visit the Kingdom of Pillowland, he sets off on an exciting adventure with his friends Finn, Quinn and audience members are invited along for the ride! 

This show is perfect for the entire family, including the first time theater goer as we even brought our 3-month-old and did not feel out of place. My 5 & 3-year-olds are veteran theatre goers, but they especially loved this novel experience of an interactive performance. Kids and adults were all laughing hysterically and embracing the fun. All of the kids were encouraged to participate and laugh throughout the show. Veteran or newbie, your kids do not want to miss this amazing show! And, as huge fans of Laurie Berkner, we loved getting to see her song “Pillowland” come to life. 

Pillowland by Laurie Berkner is the Newest Interactive Play Your Kids Will Love!
Photo: Carol Rosegg

This would make a great birthday surprise to friends or holiday gift with grandparents. We are even taking our nieces and nephews visiting from out of town that are too young for Broadway shows but want to experience the theater in NYC!

FiDi Families Insiders: Feel free to come to the show in your PJ onsies! Perfect for rolling out of bed and straight to the theater on Sunday Mornings. Stay after the show for a chance to meet the cast. 

Date(s): Sunday’s, through April 14, 2019

Time: 10:00 am – 10:30 am or 12:00 pm – 12:30 pm

Location: 20 Thomas Street (between Broadway & Church Streets) at The Flea Theater

Cost: $27 per person (infants are free)

Age(s): Best for ages 2 – 5 years old

For more information and to purchase tickets, please visit their website HERE

 
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