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We started at @littleblackbirddc a new wine bar in Cleveland Park where we had great food, drink, and conversation into the evening. We then headed down the street to @atomicbilliards for a whole different experience and to keep the conversation going. I treasure my friendships with @sylviacolella (who had a birthday recently), @districtofchic, and @blonde_inthedistrict they’re the real deal 🥰

My dress is @adamlippes borrowed via @renttherunway and Cheetos with Sauvignon Blanc is a really fun pairing!
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Met three dear friends for an early dinner that went on until after the sun set. Great food and conversation with some great women!

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This color combination makes me so happy, and this dress was comfy even after a decadent meal. We all deserve to experience comfort and joy with our wardrobes! 💛🩷

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My sister’s caftan is from @anthropologie (bought this summer so maybe you can find on resale sites).

I’m wearing a @bananarepublic dress also from this summer with the @universalstandard denim chore jacket and a hat I got from a @madewell collab a year or so ago. I glammed it up with some gold chains and gold drop earrings, but kept it comfy for a night of standing and dancing with @birkenstock sandals.

This was my first big outing since my eye surgery, and with a pocketful of eye drops I felt good (and grateful we splurged for good seats!).

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Ring: @realmfinejewelry 
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Lifestyle, Travel · August 16, 2018

Visiting NYC As a Family

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My husband, 9-year-old daughter, and I took a quick trip to New York City a couple weeks ago. I was invited to attend a one-day blogging conference for free on a Friday. We decided to all go up together and stick around in the Big Apple through Tuesday afternoon. We hadn't visited NYC as a family since 2015. This wasn’t a sponsored trip, just a regular old family vacation from DC to NYC.

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Traveling to NYC on Amtrak

We live only a few hours from New York, and living in DC we have access to three airports, bus stations, major highways, and train stations to get us there. My favorite way to travel to NYC from DC is via Amtrak.

When you travel by train, you don’t have to wait in line at TSA. There are no baggage restrictions, and you can bring your own food and drink. The seats are big and roomy, there’s electric outlets, free WiFi, and if you want to concentrate you can choose to sit in a Quiet Car. The bathrooms are bigger and usually less gross than on a plane, and the price is often cheaper than flying or even driving and paying for parking once in the city.

Travel Tip: If you book your Amtrak train trip 14 days in advance you will find MUCH lower prices than if you wait. I was able to score $45 tickets for me and my husband, and children under 12 ride for half price. 

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This was Emerson’s first time on a train, and she enjoyed it. This photo is from when we were pulling into Penn Station, you can see her excitement. It’s nice to be able to stretch out on Amtrak with kids, switch seats when people get off to sit with a different parent, and even at one point she had two seats to herself to take a quick cat nap. Since there’s WiFi, she was able to play with her tablet (Bluetooth headphones FTW), and while she gets motion sickness reading in a car, she didn’t have the issue on the train.

The Kimpton Muse New York

My conference was in Chelsea, we were arriving at Penn Station, so I factored these two locations when trying to find a hotel. I wanted a place that was kid friendly, had room service, and rooms with not two double, but two queen beds. I have always had a great experience with Kimpton and the Kimpton Muse was walking distance from Penn Station, right near Times Square, got great reviews especially for their rooms so I booked with them.

kimpton muse hotel room review

Travel Tip: join free hotel programs. That and booking through the hotel can often get you not only a cheaper room but the actual room and hotel you truly want. Also, free hotel programs will let you do things like request an early check-in, late check-out, arrive to a room with feather-free pillows or extra towels, and you often get little perks like a bottle of wine or snacks in your room or free high-speed internet. As you use the program more you get additional perks like free room upgrades and free nights. Kimpton is part of IHG, this is the link to join this free rewards program.

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The Kimpton Muse has an Art Deco theme, and the rooms are quite beautiful and for NYC, quite spacious. We had two queen beds, plenty of room between the beds and furniture, lots of mirrors, a big bathroom with a fabulous shower with the best water pressure, and of course Kimpton’s signature bathrobes in the closet. Staff was wonderful; we were able to get a late check-out, we worked with them when we found out we had a dated room service menu in our room, they quickly brought up an extra blanket, and the whole place from lobby to room was very clean. The fitness center is a small room filled to the brim with treadmills, ellipticals, a bench and some free weights and can feel claustrophobic when all the machines are in use, but they have apples and cold filtered water available 24/7 and it too was clean. For those who like to travel with their fur babies, Kimpton hotels are pet-friendly. They had a wine reception happy hour each evening in the lobby, coffee in the morning, and chilled fruit water all hours of the day. You can rent bikes, and they have a service where you can book in-room spa services like a massage.

NIOS restaurant Kimpton Muse NYC

In the Kimpton Muse lobby is NIOS, a restaurant that offers breakfast, dinner, and a bar scene. We only visited NIOS once for breakfast and found it quite delicious and the service great. Kimpton Muse also offers room service which we enjoyed once; there isn’t a huge menu, but enough options that all three of us found something we looked forward to and ended up finding quite delicious.

Where to Eat in New York City

I’m not going to tell you where to eat because the best part of visiting the city is trying new things. Get pizza from a hole in the wall, it likely will be the best slice you have ever consumed. Try a food truck or a booth at a street festival, it may be the best meal of your trip. The best breakfast we had was from a 24-hour deli/liquor store down the street from our hotel where the pancakes were perfection and the bagel sandwiches cost only a few bucks. Download Yelp and TripAdvisor apps to get reviews while you're out and about, but don't be afraid to go off the beaten path.

where to eat in NYC

To save money, bring food with you and know not every meal needs to be of the sit-down variety. Only one breakfast was in a restaurant, which saved us time and money. We brought a huge tote of beverages and snacks, reusable water bottles, and even Emerson had her own mini backpack so we could carry sustenance with us and not resort to spending extra money on drinks or snacks.

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I do recommend having one fun or fancy-for-you dinner. One time when everyone puts on their nicest clothes and enjoys homemade pasta, sushi, a big steak dinner, something out of the ordinary for back home but within your budget. Even if all you get is tap water and appetizers, it’s fun as a family to do something that feels special and helps celebrate a vacation in the Big Apple.

Where to Go in New York City as a Family

visiting the intrepid museum new york and other experiences for families visiting New York City

Again, I’m not going to tell you what to do, but I will tell you what NOT to do. Don’t plan your trip down to every minute. The best part of New York City is the actual city. Walking down the sidewalks, being part of the sea of people, seeing the mix of tourists and locals, embracing a different way of life even if for a few days. New York has a completely different energy from any other city I’ve visited and you can’t experience it dashing from museum to activity to restaurant and back.

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Before you go, poll each family member on what they want to do most when they visit New York. My husband wanted to do a tour of the Intrepid as he was on an aircraft carrier during his time in the Navy (he was on the Kennedy) and wanted us to experience that time in his life. No shock, my daughter wanted to visit the American Girl Doll store and get an outfit for her doll Maryellen. I wanted to see the Heavenly Bodies exhibit at the Met. We respected everyone’s wishes so everyone had something to look forward to, and felt a valuable part of the planning process.

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Travel Tip: Buy your tickets to the Met ahead of time online. Kids under 12 are free, and your passes work for all three buildings of the museum and also work for three days in a row. We chose to visit the museum on a weekday and got there 10 minutes before it opened and found the line went quickly. Since we already bought tickets, I could go to a kiosk, scan the QR code in my email confirmation and we were able to go straight into the museum.

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Prepare especially your younger family members for situations where you may get conned into spending money. Do not hug Elmo in Times Square, do not stop to pet the snake around that guy’s neck in Central Park. They aren’t just being friendly, they are looking to have you give them money for a forced photo op.

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Don’t over-fill each day. The energy of NYC alone can be exhausting, especially if you live in a drastically different environment. Especially the first day it’s smart to fit in an afternoon nap/chill point back in the climate-controlled hotel room. A quick shower, a 20-minute doze, a chapter or two in your novel or even staring at the TV for one episode on Cartoon Network can be enough to revive your family to keep exploring the city.

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Along with this, consider trying your best to maintain a similar bedtime and bedtime routine for your kids. With so much stimulation, exercise, and excitement they may not realize how tired they really are. Having routine to end the day can help them calm down, feel secure, and be more refreshed for tomorrow. Sure, you may miss out on some NYC nightlife, but it’s not worth it to end up with cranky kids the next day.

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What to Wear as a Tourist in New York City

Sorry, but no matter how hard you try or how much money you spend, locals can smell a tourist a mile away. That doesn’t mean you need to wear an I Love NY t-shirt with a New York visor, a fanny pack, and a camera around your neck. What would you wear for a day seeing an historic site near your home? What would you wear to a wine festival? What would you wear for a day shopping at the mall? Wear something you can walk six miles in, but also wear into a cute little French restaurant where you order half a dozen oysters and drink lemonade with your pinkies up in the air, cooling off before you finish the walk back to your hotel.

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However, don't be afraid to be you. Our daughter asked one day if we could all wear our overalls so we did. We TOTES looked like tourists, but we had fun, and that is more important than impressing a bunch of strangers.

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  • Don’t expect to be able to wear things more than once unless you’re willing to do some laundry. By the end of each day our clothes, especially our shirts, were soaking wet with sweat. Along with this, consider the sweat when packing and look for outfits that can handle it, and won’t chafe. For example, under the chambray shirtdress I'm wearing above in the American Girl Doll store, I have a pair of Jockey Skimmies. We had our daughter pack two full outfits for each day and almost all of those clothes were worn.
  • Do bring a dress or something nicer, even if you only wear it one night to get slices of pizza to eat in the middle of Times Square.
  • Do carry a bag that is comfortable. A crossbody is smart because it’s close to your body, but you’re still free to carry a cold brew and your child’s hand when crossing the street. Above I have this bag from Hobo, but I also brought this bag. If your child is old enough, have them carry their own bag. Our daughter brought her favorite mini backpack which was big enough for a bottle of water, snack, her sunglasses, a travel umbrella for the days that looked stormy, and any mementos.
  • Do wear comfortable shoes. Comfortable shoes don’t have to be big puffy sneakers. I wore these sandals from SAS and they were awesome. I also just wore my Puma sneakers, but added these slim insoles for a bit more arch support (as an FYI these insoles also fit in my Rothy's flats). Our daughter brought two pairs of athletic sneakers so she would have a backup if one pair got wet or damaged.
  • Don’t forget sun protection. You’ll likely be doing a lot of walking, maybe standing in lines for tickets or for museums to open. Put on sunscreen before you leave for the day, consider wearing a hat. I saw so many tourists around the city with lobster-red necks and shoulders because they forgot to slather up before heading out.

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Have you visited New York City as a family? What tips do you recommend to others to ensure a fun vacation for all?

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  1. Roz says

    August 24, 2018 at 2:52 pm

    My daughter and I have visited New York many times from UK. Our favourite Sunday morning’s were spent visiting MOMA and Central Park zoo. Walked the Highline – a tip for visiting families, is the sign still there warning of nude men from that point on? (Never did see any nude bodies so not sure if it was a joke, but something to think about if you’re on a FAMILY visit!). I have spent many happy visits to New York, seen and done a lot but so much more yet to see. Out of all of it, the one experience I treasure more than any other was the boat trip around Manhattan….oh, and not to forget searching the Ellis Island wall for relatives who years ago passed through on their search for a new, better life….and seeing the mountain of shoes in Macy’s at the end of black Friday (take an extra 50% off if you can find a pair somewhere in the piles! So many memories….I love that city…..

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    • Alison Gary says

      August 26, 2018 at 4:00 pm

      Love all your activities! I went on the High Line as my conference was right next to it and I got there early and didn’t see the sign but I LOVE it! Too funny!

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  2. Melissa L. says

    August 17, 2018 at 11:16 am

    Your skin looks really good in that last photo!

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  3. Lorena says

    August 17, 2018 at 9:50 am

    Looks like you guys had a nice time – I am just in awe at how tall Emerson is!

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  4. lee says

    August 16, 2018 at 11:58 am

    What a fun trip and Emerson is just the cutest!! NYC is a favorite of my family’s and our travel style seems similar–walk a lot to take in all the city has to offer but don’t try to see all the sights every day. Part of the fun of NYC (and other large cities) is to see what you happen to stumble upon and live in the moment (with some planning, of course).

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  5. Jessica says

    August 16, 2018 at 11:55 am

    What an informative and spot on post! We took our family vacation this year to NYC (that’s what all 3 kids voted for!). We were there over the week of July 4 with our two 9 year old boys and an 11 year old girl. We took Amtrak as well (I am a huge fan for all the reasons Alison said above) but you need to know that depending on how full the train is, your family may be sitting apart from one another. My twins ended up sitting a few rows behind my daughter and I, and they were across the aisle from one another until someone got off in Philadelphia. Also – one of my twins left 4 Nintendo DS game cartridges and a case on the train on our return trip and those aren’t coming back (we tried.) That was a tough life lesson for one of my guys to learn about keeping track of your stuff.
    We did a bunch of activities that were all varying levels of well received. One of the favorite things for the kids was visiting Central Park and climbing on the huge rocks. The boys loved this so much that we made time for this every day we were in the city! The kids all enjoyed seeing School of Rock (we got half price tickets at the Times Square kiosk), and mostly thought the Statue of Liberty was cool but the day was too hot. (They were right on both counts.) We also went by the 9/11 site where the twin towers used to stand, which was quite moving – even for the kids. The Natural History museum was fun for about an hour, and then they were over it and wanted to leave. My daughter and I did some shopping which she thought was AMAZING. I spent more time in the 6 level H&M than I ever thought possibly while she looked at every item in the joint. The boys were less enthused about shopping but did love the Nintendo store by Rockefeller Plaza. They ended up spending their hard earned money in that store.
    The least favorite thing we did was visit the Today Show on July 4 (my husband was performing on the show that morning so we went to see him in action). I thought it was awesome, but it’s a lot of hurry up and wait. I wouldn’t plan to do that with kids until they were teenagers unless they had a specific interest in broadcasting or television. It also requires you to be up and at ’em at the crack of dawn.
    Our food highlights were frozen hot chocolate at Serendipity, cookies from Levain bakery, and real NYC bagels (soooooo good.) We did do one more expensive meal the evening we saw the Statue of Liberty and it was great, but we were all so sweaty and tired that we probably would have been just as happy with food truck items.
    We stayed in an Air B&B and had a good experience with it. We walked a TON, but also used our Uber app when needed. (I’m a huge fan)
    All in all, if you plan a few fun activities and build in flex time and down time, NYC can be a great experience for a family! (Good grief I practically wrote my own blog post here, sorry – but figured if someone was reading this post they might find our experience helpful as well!)

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  6. Ratula says

    August 16, 2018 at 10:56 am

    Loved reading about your adventures in NYC (and I love that denim dress in the second last pic!). I agree with your advice not to fill every minute of the day with activities — it’s important to walk around and just take in the city. I also found clustering sites/attractions helped a lot, so we weren’t dashing from one end of the city to the other in a day. My sister and I did this when we visited NYC a few years ago and it prevented us from feeling exhausted at the end of each day.

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  7. Patricia says

    August 16, 2018 at 9:33 am

    The highline trail is a fun break with lots of places to sit down. Also I’m a big fan of flea markets and NYC has some cool ones.

    https://www.amny.com/things-to-do/nyc-flea-markets-you-need-to-visit-1.10479720

    I’m also a fan of walking tours. You can see the city through the eyes of a local (usually an actor in between gigs) and they cover different eras and interests.

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    • JMS says

      August 16, 2018 at 12:00 pm

      Seconding the High Line love!

      Also, street pretzels.

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  8. Sarah says

    August 16, 2018 at 9:19 am

    Great overview and tips! I enjoy NYC for solo trips but have also taken my son (8 at the time) to see what it’s all about. After a few 99 cent slices of cheese pizza and an afternoon in Central Park, he’s totally hooked and wants to go back!

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I can see clearly now…

Actually I can’t, but things after my retina surgery are much improved! My next appointment is in a month and I’m cleared to get back into the world (with some restrictions to protect my eye).

With a sclera buckle, it changes your eye shape and now I am nearsighted again (I had lasik a few years ago). Once the eye is stabilized I can get glasses or contacts but until then I’m 20/20 in one eye and right now 20/60 in the other. But the eye is healing beautifully and I feel positive!

And I could see clearly enough to fall for this poppy-colored cotton jumpsuit from @pistoladenim. It comes in a few colors but this one is my favorite. I went with XL (im@a 14, sometimes 16) and likely could have sized down but I enjoy the relaxed fit and the drawstring waistband to create shape. And hello zipper closure making it super easy to get on and off!

My husband took this photo right after my eye appointment, I think it reflects my positive attitude and feeling of hope! 🧡

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I’ll be a bit quiet on here and other channels because I had eye (retinal) surgery this past weekend. I was having what I thought were ocular migraines but come to find out I was experiencing lattice degeneration, which is thinning/holes in the retina. I had surgery Saturday for my right eye and later on they’ll work on the left eye, which isn’t as bad and can be remedied by laser, in office.

I share not because I’m Mrs. Frizzle meets Iris Apfel as I recuperate at home, but because this whole thing has been a lesson on trusting my gut. And I want to remind you to do the same.

As we get older our bodies can feel like strangers. Things are constantly changing and it’s easy to just assume your annual physical will catch anything wrong. But if you slow down and listen to your body you’ll know when things are just a sign of aging and life and what seems unusual. That nagging issue may be something more serious.

And if you’re seeing flashing lights, floaters, spiderwebs or other odd eye things get checked out ASAP. It may be nothing but take it from me, it may actually be something. ❤️

Okay, going back to my big sunglasses caftan recuperation life!

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Aug 30

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Ladies who lunch…

While in Savannah, I made sure to get lunch reservations for me and E at @theoldepinkhouse she loves the color pink, historic homes, and ghost stories so it was a perfect choice! 

Built in 1789 on Reynolds Square, there are stories of guests seeing ghosts, cutlery and wine bottles moving along with an elegant and truly delicious dining. 

While we didn’t see any apparitions, we did have a lovely lunch with impeccable service and after toured all floors of the home. I highly recommend a visit if you’re visiting Savannah!

My dress is from @cosstores (no longer available); hat is @furtalk and bag is @talbotsofficial (no longer available).

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Aug 29

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Scenes from a week in Savannah… 

The three of us (and our dog Oscar!) had a warm and humid but wonderful time exploring Savannah, Georgia earlier this month. Our daughter visited this gorgeous city last summer with her @girlscouts troop but wanted to return to experience more. We let her choose our adventures and play your guide and it was awesome. We cannot wait to visit again, though next time it won’t be August 🥵

For more of our trip check the “Savannah” highlight on my profile page!

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Stripes are always right…

Y’all know I love stripes and when @universalstandard came out with their Breton-stripe dresses and tops I HAD to try them! As expected, the quality is stellar, the fit boosts my confidence, and I appreciate the range of colors (5 different stripes to choose from) and sizes (00-50). For reference, I’m wearing XS but preferred S for the top and I usually wear a 14 or XL in other brands.

The tote is @able and it’s a soft yet durable leather that just looks better with time. This color (cognac) is one that transitions nicely from summer to fall. 

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