Merry Christmas!

The Bronx New Mommies Group & Dynamic Metro Moms want to wish you and your families Happy Holidays!

Merry Christmas, Happy Hanukkah, Happy Kwanzaa!

What’s Going On?

We are in the process of manually moving our Blog to its new home, here at Blogger!

Everything should be ready to go for the New Year!

We have lots of great information to bring to you, so check back with us in the New Year!

Happy Thanksgiving!

As you sit down to eat Thanksgiving dinner with your families, think about all your blessings and all the many things in your life that you are thankful for. Enjoy your Holiday!!!

The Bronx New Mommies Group & Dynamic Metro Moms want to wish you and your families a Happy Thanksgiving!

Holiday Sales & Shopping

Everyone knows that the day after Thanskgiving is when all the stores start to offer great savings on eveything to entice you to buy, buy, buy.

If you want to get started early with your Christmas shopping, don’t miss the Midnight Madness Event at Woodbury Commons.

The Midnight Madness Event is a huge sale event which will feature stores opening up at midnight, right after Thanksgiving.

The stores will offer incredible savings and discounts not to be ignored. All those true shopaholics can appreciate an event like this!

Here is a listing of stores and sale information.
(Adobe Acrobat required to view list).

Pack up the family and enjoy some early Christmas shopping!

Free Magazine w/Recipes

If your always looking for a new recipe to try at dinner time especially kid-friendly ones, try recipes from Kraft Foods. They have hundreds of recipes that are quick and easy.

You should be able to find a recipe to please everyone in your home.

Kraft Food and Family Magazine-Free

Holiday Ice Cream

The Holidays are here and Edy’s Ice Cream has come out with some fabulous Holiday Flavors that will go great with any holiday dinner or satisfy those sweet tooth cravings that you may have.

I personally recommend The Apple Pie and Pumpkin Flavors.

Here is a list of the Holiday Flavors:

Apple Pie
Egg Nog
Peppermint
Pineapple Coconut
Pumpkin

Enjoy!

Yoga For Good?

Do you enjoy Yoga? I sure do.

What about Yoga for a purpose? That’s even better.

Yoga 4 Life is having an event that will allow you to practice Yoga and help end hunger at the same time. What a wonderful concept!

Join participating NY Yoga studios in raising awareness and funds for the World Food Program. Take a Yoga Class at any of the participating Studios and a portion of all sales will help poverty stricken families and individuals, victims of natural disaster and war.

Yoga 4 Life
When: Sunday, October 29th
Place: Find a Participating Studio near you
Time: Check Studio Schedules

Help End Global Hunger and Poverty.

Enjoy your Yoga Class!
–Roxanne

Breast Cancer Awareness Month!

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month.

We know you want to do something to benefit the cause, but you say to yourself “How can I help? You can Shop For the Cure!

We just had to let you know about a few cute and affordable items that you can purchase to benefit the cause. Enjoy!

Shop for the Cure!
BMW Online has a Pink Ribbon Collection, which has a number of affordable items supporting Breast Cancer Awareness.

BMW will donate eighty percent of their profits to the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation.

We listed our favorites below:
Ribbon Lapel Pin
Price: $1

Mini Pink Photo Album
Price:$12

Ultimate Drive Ceramic Mug
Price:$12

Women’s Pink Stretch TEE Shirt
Price:$15

Where to Purchase: BMW Online

More Shopping for the Cure!
Breast Cancer Awareness Socks
Price: $11.95

Where to Purchase: Walmart

Say “Boo” To The Flu

Halloween isn’t the only scary thing right around the corner.

Because October is the start of flu season, All Med Medical and Rehabilitation Center of New York teamed up with Families Fighting Flu, many Visiting Nurse Associations and The Clorox Company to help families Say “Boo!” to the Flu.

Learn about the importance of vaccinating your child against the flu and tips to help prevent the spread of the flu virus this flu season.

Say “Boo!” to the Flu will offer FREE vaccines at the Hispanic Heritage Festival on Saturday, Oct. 14th. Nurses from the All Med Medical and Rehabilitation Center will administer vaccinations and teach parents how to help prevent the spread of the flu virus this cold and flu season.

Who: All New York children and their families
When: October 14, 2006, 12:00 noon – 6:00 p.m.
Where: Say “Boo!” to the Flu tent (near entrance of Children’s Pavilion), Hispanic Heritage Festival, Northeast Corner of Third Avenue and East 150 Street, Bronx, NY
What: Get vaccinated for FREE and learn flu prevention tips.

This flu season, for the first time, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommends all healthy children 6 months to 5 years old get vaccinated against the flu.

For more information visit http://www.sayboototheflu.com/

Free Museum Fridays & Expectant Parents Fair!

Visit these Museums for Free on Fridays!

The Museum of Modern Art
Target sponsors these free fridays at MoMA.
When: Fridays, 4pm-8pm.
Cost: FREE

The Museum of the Moving Image
When: Fridays,4pm-8pm. (Film screenings not included).
Cost:FREE

The Hispanic Society
When: Everyday
Cost: Free

The National Museum of the American Indian
When: Everyday
Cost: FREE

Free First Saturday!
The Brooklyn Museum
When: The First Saturday of each month.
Cost: FREE

Expectant Parent Fair
You & Your Baby
NYU Medical Center is hosting a free fair for expectant parents. The event will feature information from NYU Medical Center experts, raffles, prizes and refreshments wil be served.
Date: Saturday, October 14th
Time: 9:00 a.m.- 12:00 p.m.
Location: NYU Medical Center, 520 First Ave.212-263-7201, med.nyu.edu
Cost: FREE

*Special thanks to Amanda & Arianna for letting us know about the Expectant Parent Fair!

If you know of any events or activities that you would like other moms to know about, send us an Email at: blog@dynamicmetromoms.com

Events, Not to Miss!

Here are some fun events you don’t want to miss!

Harlem Swings Concert Series
Larry Ridley and the Jazz Legacy Ensemble
Date: Thursday, October 5th
Time: 7:00 p.m.
Location: Nubian Heritage, 5th Ave & 126th Street
Cost: FREE

FISH NY
Fishing/education sessions
Date: Saturday, October 7th
Time: 11:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m.
Location: Crotona Park, Bronx.
Cost: FREE
Rods and Bait will be provided. The clinic will be held at the Nature Center on the eastern side of Indian Lake.
Fishing/education sessions begin at 11 a.m. and 12:30. Availability is on a first come, first serve basis.
All children must be accompanied by an adult. Please be sure to dress appropriately.

Medieval Festival at Fort Tryon Park
Date: Sunday, October 8th
Time: 12:00-6:00 p.m.
Location: Fort Tryon Park
Cost: FREE

Enjoy!

Are We There Yet?

Every parent knows that anytime you take you child on a trip in the car you want to keep the them occupied in the back seat.

Whether it’s a simple trip to the grocery store or a visit to the Grandparents, car toys and activities are a must for any trip. There is a great site that offers toys, games, and more for kids when they are traveling in the car.

Madallie.com is an online travel store with affordable fun toys and more to make kids and parents enjoy the ride in the car every time! Madallie has something for kids of all ages.

From their Busy Crafts to their Groovy Puppets There’s something fun for everyone. We also like the fact that some of the products are multicultural.

We give Madallie The Dynamic Metro Moms Seal of Approval ****
-Roxanne

MapQuest For the Subway?

Mapquest for the subway? Not exactly but it’s a similar concept.

It’s called Hopstop This is a new free website that offers online bus and subway directions for NYC and other major cities.

You can enter the location that you will be starting from and the address of where you want to go and Voila, you will have directions via Subway, Bus or Walking. It’s a great tool to use when you don’t know where your going and you don’t have time to call the NYC Transit Authority and wait to speak to someone for directions.

Hopstop also offers Maps, City Guides and they rate the Transit Systems by Bus, Subway and even the Ferry. You can post your own rating also.

Check out Hopstop and let us know what you think of it! Post your Comments.

If you have any other suggestions or recommendations that you would like to share with us, Email us at: blog@dynamicmetromoms.com

We would love to hear from you!

Rachel Ray Show

Hello Moms,

I am home today nursing a cold. What better way to feel better than to eat junk food and watch T.V.

While flipping channels, I came across the first Rachel Ray Show, which comes on ABC Channel 7 at 10:00 a.m. (if you live in New York City)

The show is great! Rachel makes you feel like you are her friend, in her living room enjoying the show.

She decorated the set herself by purchasing a lot of the furniture and other items on the set, which is set up like an apartment.

The audience sits on a spinning platform, so they can see everything Rachel does while moving throughout the “apartment”

I signed up for tickets, of course. If you love Rachel Ray, sign up for the tickets.
I put down two of my mom friends to be my guests to attend the show as a surprise, so I hope we get to go.

Rachel cooked a 7 Minute Meal and talked about her Fall Favorites. Rachel also gave an expectant mom who watched the show from her home, a $250 Gift Card to shop for her baby at a major retail baby store. Way to Go Rachel!

The website has some cool features and you can learn to make a quick snack and get the grocery list for the “What’s For Dinner” Segment.

Oprah will be on tomorrow’s show, so don’t miss it!

Obviously, I give the Rachel Ray Show, The Dynamic Metro Moms Seal of Approval ****
-Roxanne

Parenting 101

I’ve always enjoyed reading about astrological signs and human behavior. I thought moms would enjoy this article which tells you the type of parent you could be based on your astrological sign. Enjoy the article!

As your kids get ready to start a new school year, are you feeling like you could use a class in parenting?

Unfortunately, babies don’t come into this world equipped with a guide called, “How to Raise This Child.” Granted, experienced grandparents are often close at hand to help out, and there are plenty of books published every year on this subject by qualified child psychologists. Some of these books are excellent.

Still, new parents who try to follow their advice to the letter often find themselves in a quandary, because every baby, every child, and every teenager is not like any other.

Every individual is unique, for better or for worse, and no matter how many siblings, children, nieces, nephews, and grandchildren – or, in the case of psychologists, patients – any person has experienced, none will be exactly like any other. Read the rest of this article-(Click, then scroll down to read the article)

Freebies, Coupons and more!

With eveything being so expensive these days, we thought you would enjoy more freebies and coupons. Enjoy!

Freebies
Cold Stone Creamery-Free Ice Cream
TGIF’s-Free Appetizer
Folgers Coffee-Free Gourmet Coffee
Purina One- Free Cat or Dog Food
Desperate Housewives Perfume-While Supplies last.
Gain-Apple Mango Detergent- Free Detergent

Coupons
$5.00 off Men’s or Women’s
Levi’s Jeans $19.99-24.99

Free Beauty Products for Me?

We all love to try products for free, don’t we?

Here are a few beauty products you can try for free.
Revlon Vital Radiance Makeup Sample
Women, Skin Health & Beauty Book
Available as a PDF file or you can order a single Copy for Free.
Degree Ultra Clear
Olay Definity Intense Hydrating Cream
Poise Panty
Dove Products

Enjoy!

Upcoming Events

Hey Moms,

Just wanted to remind you moms interested in a few hours of Mom Fun, you should definitely join us for Moms Night Out taking place this Saturday, September 16th at 4:00 p.m.

The theme is Dessert Night!

Come out to relax and enjoy some dessert and conversation with other moms.

For more Details, visit our Events Page. RSVP by leaving a comment or Email us at blog@dynamicmetromoms.com

What are your Recommendations?

Could you use some friendly objective Advice from another mom on a issue that you are going through?

Do you have a Tip that you would like to share with other moms? Can you recomemmend a fantastic Pediatrician, a great Daycare or Preschool that you would love to tell other moms about?

Then we want to hear from you!

Help us make our Mom Community stronger. Moms helping Moms.

If you are seeking advice, can offer tips, or have recommendations on anything from a great Daycare to where to get an inexpensive Manicure/Pedicure, Post your Comments and Suggestions.

Email us at: blog@dynamicmetromoms.com

Playdates, Mom Get-togethers and More!

If you’re like most moms, you welcome a “Mom Break” Time to relax, unwind, rant and rave in the company of other moms.

You might be interested in setting up a last minute Playdate or an other activitiy that interest you.

We invite you to Post your Impromptu Mom Get-togethers, Playdates and other activities. Feel free to post as often as you like.

Send us you suggestions for activites that you would like to see happen and we’ll see what we can do to put it togther.

How to Post your Playdates & Gatherings: You will be able to do this a few different ways.
*Post a Comment:, post a comment with the type of get-together (i.e. Monday Morning Playdate) time and place and your contact info (email).

*Send us an Email: send us an email with all the info on the get-together, with your contact info and we will post it for you.

Email us at: blog@dynamicmetromoms.com

*How to R.S.V.P. to a Gathering posted on this page.R.S.V.P. in the Comments section. Post a Comment, with your Email info.

Happy Gathering!

Online Shipping Discounts

Discounts on Online Purchases

Gap
$5 Shipping on all orders.
Ends September 4th
Shipping Code: TAKEFIVE

Free Shipping on $100 or more.
Ends October 1st. 11.59 a.m.
Shipping Code: FREE100
Check details before ordering.

Free Shipping Everyday on Online Purchases of $50 or more.
Applies to: GAP Card Customers.
Shipping Code: FREESHIP
www.gap.com

JCPenny
Free Shipping on orders $49 or more.
Ends September 4th
Shipping Code: 31LABOR
www.jcpenney.com

Target
Free Shipping on orders over $50.
Ends September 9th
Applies to Women’s Apparel, Shoes, Handbags + Accessories.
Applies only to items marked FREE SHIPPING.
Check details before ordering.
www.target.com

Walmart
97 cent Shipping on all books.
Check details before ordering.
www.walmart.com

e.l.f. Eyes Lips Face
$5 Shipping on all orders.
Ongoing.
www.eyeslipsface.com

Happy Shopping!

If you know of any discounts, sales, coupons, etc. that you would like listed on this page, send us an Email at: blog@dynamicmetromoms.com

Events for Moms and Kids

As Moms, we are always searching for activities for our kids but we want them to be fun too! Occasionally we say to ourselves ” I need a Mom’s Night Out!”
Well, we understand what you want and you’ve come to the right place. We’ll let you know about activities and events for moms, kids and families!

Kids Events:
Event:Stuart Little-Annual Central Park Film Festival
Date: Friday, September 1st
Time: gates open at 6:00 p.m ; Film at-8:00 p.m.
Host Organization: Central Park
Info: www.centralparknyc.org or (212) 310-6600

Event: Howl! Jr. House Party
Date: Sunday, September 10th
Time: 10:00 a.m -2:00 p.m.
Host Organization: 14th Street Y
Info: 14StreetY.org or (212) 780-0800

Family Events:
Event: Medieval Arts Family Workshop
Date: Saturday, September 9th
Time: 10:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.
Host Organization: Cathedral of St John The Divine
Info: mobia.org, (212) 932-7347

Event: Harmony on the Hudson-Family Music Festival
Date: Sunday, September 10th
Time: 1:00 -6:00 p.m.
Host Organization: Battery Park City Parks
Info: bpcparks.org

**Moms Night Out Events:
Event/Theme: Dessert Night
Date: Saturday, September 16th
Time: 4:00-7:00 p.m.
Host Organization: Dynamic Metro Moms
R.S.V.P. & Info: www.dynamicmetromoms.com or (800) 435-3314

**Moms Social Support Meetings:
Event: Coffee/Tea Chat
Date: Saturday, September 23rd
Time: 11:00 a.m.-12:30p.m.
Host Organization: The Bronx New Mommies Group Inc.
R.S.V.P. & Info: www.bronx-new-mommies-group.org or (718) 415-2018

If you know of any events or activities that you would like other moms to know about, send us an Email at: blog@dynamicmetromoms.com

Mom TV

Inspiration, fashion, life with a new baby, common mom issues. Just what every mom is searching for, right?

We thought we would let you know about these TV shows geared towards Moms.

Check them out and report back to us to let us know what you think.

The Learning Channel (TLC)
Surviving Motherhood
What Not to Wear
Cover Shot
A Baby Story
Bringing Home Baby

Send us your commments and suggestions on other shows worthy of viewing by Moms, Email us at: blog@dynamicmetromoms.com

Our New Blog is Finally Here!

Hello Moms and Welcome to our Blog!

We are so excited to be able to share with you all the fun things, tips, advice, information that we come by on a daily weekly basis.

We want you to share as well. This is meant to be an interactive site for moms. Send your comments and suggestions, let us know what you like and what you don’t.

Share your advice and recommendations on everything from Pediatricians to the best Kid Friendly Restaurants, etc. Don’t be Shy.

This blog has been in the works for quite a while. We are very excited to finally get it started. We are still new to blogging, so be patient with us while we figure things out.

Welcome to our Blog!