A Small Business in The Bronx Making a Big Impact Christmas and shopping seem to be synonymous these days. The frantic search of holiday shoppers for the right gifts can sometimes be filled with frustration that later is forgotten by the satisfaction of presenting the gift to a joyful recipient. As consumers we may not think of a business as experiencing satisfaction after … [Read more...]
Christmas in The Bronx at Bartow-Pell Mansion Museum
A Storybook Christmas Holiday Celebration Christmas in New York is not just the Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree, sure it is one beautiful tree but Christmas in The Bronx brings you eight beautiful trees inside one exquisite mansion. For those of you who have not yet visited the mansion, Bartow-Pell Mansion Museum is the last of the elegant country estates that once populated … [Read more...]
Bronx Holiday Traditions: The NYBG Holiday Train Show
I love holidays, to me they are special occasions where you get to do/see/hear/eat things you wouldn’t normally do throughout the year; my favorite holiday is Christmas. When I was young the Christmas season was kicked off with Thanksgiving. My grandmother would do a complete house makeover, changing curtains and beddings and bringing out seasonal decorations that would go … [Read more...]
Bronx Happenings: December 2013 Bronx Events
Bronx Happenings: December 2013 Bronx Events December is Holiday Season in The Bronx. There are numerous holiday events from tree lightings and Santa Clause sightings to seasonal crafts and performing arts presentations. Here's a breakdown of free and fun Bronx Events throughout the month of December in our borough. This page is constantly updated so check back for more … [Read more...]
Bronx Happenings: November 2013 Bronx Events
November in The Bronx Events, Activities and More Bronx Happenings It seems that soon after halloween Thanksgiving sneaks up on us with a blast of cold weather and the frenzy of the holiday shopping season. But before it all comes and goes in the blink of an eye take some time to enjoy the many Bronx Happenings, events and activities taking place during the month of … [Read more...]
Halloween in The Bronx
For many kids Halloween is the time of the year to dress up in their favorite costumes and feast on candy. The Bronx has many family friendly events that will be fun for everyone. Before I list some of the fun things happening until the 31st of October here are some Safety Tips for Halloween from the New York Police Department: An adult should always examine Halloween … [Read more...]
The Bronx Making Strides
While Make a Difference Day is not until October 26, The Bronx will be making a difference by Making Strides on Sunday, October 20th at Orchard Beach. The past couple of years I have been participating in the American Cancer Society Making Strides Against Breast Cancer walk that takes place every October at Orchard Beach. This year it will take place Sunday, October 20, … [Read more...]
Fall for The Bronx Autumn
One of the most beautiful aspects of Bronx lifestyle is the access to nature all around. Living in the borough where approximately twenty five percent of it's area is park land has some perks especially during the fall foliage season. For those of you leaf watchers, you don't need to leave The Bronx to enjoy the warm colors of autumn. You can go for a walk through the … [Read more...]
Art Hopping in The Bronx Culture Trolley
I have often posted about the Bronx Council on the Arts Bronx Culture Trolley on the Bronx Happenings calendar, however it was not until this week that I had the opportunity to participate in it. For those of you who are not familiar with this magnificent opportunity to explore the artistic side of The Bronx; the Bronx Culture Trolley offers a free ride on the Bronx Trolley to … [Read more...]
The Bronx has Glass!
I for one am very excited to have Glass in The Bronx. No I have not ran out of things to blog about. And I am not talking about the kind of glass that is a hard and brittle substance which we often use to create beverage holders. I am talking about Project Glass by Google. Having Glass in The Bronx is quite cool, or should I say, Hip! I see it as another building block for … [Read more...]