Happy Birthday, Sue!

Mom's Weekend Is Upon Us

Okay Moms, the big kickoff is almost here. We're going with the oldest first, so please report to The Bridge Cafe at 8pm on Thursday with your child in tow. Bridge Cafe is the oldest restaurant in New York City, as you may recall, and hopefully our old friend Adam will be there tending bar and telling stories.

See you there!

Bridge Cafe
279 Water Street
Near the Brooklyn Bridge

So you wanna dress like a New Yorker...

Ok, ladies - it's time to get serious about a very important issue: what to wear in New York. One of the greatest things about the city is its diversity, which translates into a huge variety of eclectic attire, from chic to shabby to shabby-chic and everything in-between. I think the best dressed New Yorkers are the ones who invoke their own personal style and look comfortable in what they're wearing. So perhaps that's a good starting point for packing for the weekend: Don't forget to dress like YOU!

A few more precise pointers:

• There will be some walking to be done during the day, so be sure to throw in a comfortable pair of shoes to trek around the city.
• Our evenings will be spent dining/drinking/partying at hip-yet-informal spots (so you can leave the evening gowns at home and will fit in perfectly in skirts or jeans and heels). When in doubt, I like to err on the dressier side - if for no other reason than because it's fun!
• It might be nice to wear something extra special for the first night, as a great way of kicking off the weekend and announcing your arrival.
• There will be time to change between daytime and evening activities, which means you can save your spiffier, less comfortable footwear for stepping out at night (when we will be doing considerably less walking) - but make sure they're dance-friendly!
• The skate circle is a fashion free-for-all, where personal flair and individuality reign supreme.

If you have any specific questions, feel free to contact Anna or Sarah directly. Afterall, is it really possible to ever tire of discussing what to wear??

Happy packing!

Pamper, Refresh, and Renew: A holistic facial

As if you moms are not already beautiful enough, you will receive a spa treatment to refresh yourself during your time in NYC. A few years ago, I had the great fortune of stumbling upon Adeline, a certified practitioner of Burnham Systems Facial Rejuvenation and a licensed massage therapist/foot reflexologist - and I've never wanted to stray back to a traditional spa again. Fed up with the clinical approach and impersonal atmosphere of most spas, Adeline started her own practice out of her very cool east village apartment (she's been living there since the 80's, and she and her husband have worked over the space in a most innovative way).

The hour-long holistic facial is a truly divine experience. Adeline creates a calming atmosphere with mesmerizing background music, candles, and essential oils. The facial involves a hot towel scrub, facial massage, organic products, and even foot reflexology while your mask is on. (Jean can attest to its euphoria-enducing capabilities, as she received one of Adeline's facials during her visit last May.) Your face will glow, and your insides will feel equally effervescent when she's finished with you!

Check out her website for more info on the treatment and to see what other clients have said about her magic touch.

Anna