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Contents
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22 shopping lysst 34 performing arts
24 Celebrity xmas 36 fitness
26 broadway 38 hot to tot
28 holiday gift guide 40 philanthropy
30 diva parties 42 real estate
Features
48 Bridget Moynahan
Gorgeous, talented and the mother of one super-
high-energy toddler, Bridget Moynahan talks shop.
54 holiday FASHION
Luscious looks for office or cocktails, inspired by
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58 kid’s Fashion
A day at the Plaza, in Eloise’s footsteps.
62 home
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66 teen fashion
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Wish List Silvano: Tickets for four
at every Formula 1 Grand Prix
2011 (for Marisa, myself, Leyla,
Some of our favorite New York celebrities my daughter, and her fiancé,
share their Holiday wishes Franklin—family time!)
Marisa: World peace and a
calorie-free pumpkin pie so I
can have as many guilt-free
pieces as I want.”
This year, my Silvano Marchetto
holiday wish is for people and Marisa
Marchetto
to support our Huff-
Post Game Changer,
Seth Reams, who
while struggling to For Christ-
find work started mas, I would like
WeveGotTimeTo- a vacation. Just a
Help.org, which few days of
connects people adventure in an
with time on their exotic locale.”
hands (often be- Cynthia Rowley
cause they are out
of work) with people
in need of help. It’s the
kind of gift that keeps
on giving: People find
that by reaching out Andy and I love the idea of giv-
to help others—even ing to charity at the holidays, and we
when they themselves are always delighted when friends
are suffering—they end give on our behalf to an organization
that we wholeheartedly support, the To be
up making their own
New York Center for Children. You honest,
lives better.”
can learn more about them and their what I really
Arianna Huffington
good work at their Web site, www. want is to help
newyorkcenterforchildren.org.” animals in
Kate and Andy Spade need this holi-
day season.
America can
help, too, this
year by purchas-
ing Rachael Ray
Nutrish for the
family dog. One
hundred percent of
I would my proceeds from
want all of the each sale are do-
15,000 home- nated to support Ra-
less children chael’s Rescue (www.
living in New York rachaelsrescue.org),
City, whom we do which is dedicated to
not see, to find helping at-risk animals
healthy, happy through adoption, medical
homes.” care and educational pro-
Kelly Cutrone grams, along with training
and outreach initiatives.”
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—Julie Earle-Levine

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The dietitian on the go
Keri Glassman, MS, RD, CN, is a nationally recognized nutrition expert and
Author of
author of two books, including The O2 Diet. She’s the Upper East Side COOL CARS
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Her bag: A large orange ostrich satchel (LAI is her designer of choice). “I TRUCKS!
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The goods:
An extra set of disposable contact lenses. “I need them when dust gets “For LEGO enthusiasts, future engineers,
kicked in my face at the playground or when I get mascara in my eye at work.” and reluctant readers, this is a colorful
CleanWell All-Natural Hand Sanitizer. “This is a must! I like that it’s and inspiring book.”—School Library Journal
chemical-free, for me but more so for the kids.”
My BlackBerry. “It barely makes it into my bag, as it’s mostly in my hand at
all times.”
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Dilmah green tea bags. “Two cups a day! And all you need is a deli to find
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hot water.”
Pictures of my kids. “Need I say more? I’m working mom!”
MAC Lip Conditioner with SPF 15 in Soothing Beige.
Under eye concealer. “I think I have three on hand from
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I’m not a huge makeup person, but I would frighten people with my dark
circles if I didn’t use concealer constantly!”
pirouette, and jeté!
Mixed nuts. “I keep pecans, tamari almonds and
pistachios on hand. I try to never miss a meal or snack— I always have a MISS LINA’S
stash on hand.”
BPA-free water bottle. “It’s always filled with water and lemons.” BALLERINAS
Toshiba Netbook. “When I travel, this is the laptop I use. I’m still not an
Apple person—yet.”
by Grace Maccarone
Random kid item of the day. “That might be Hello Kitty underwear, illustrated by
a baseball or stickers.” Christine Davenier
“This buoyant picture
The fashionista mom book transports readers.
Alison Brettschneider, owner of the ultra-chic 25 Park, with shops locat- A pleasure to read aloud
ed uptown, downtown, in the Hamptons and in Greenwich, is the Upper
East Side mom of Ava, 4, and Zoe, 1. and a beguiling choice
Her bag: “Any bag big enough to fit all of my stuff!” for any young dancer.”
—Booklist, starred review
The goods:
My BlackBerry. “And more importantly, a charger!” feiwel and friends
Cinnamon gum
To watch the book trailer and for more information,
Snacks for my kids. “Lollipops are their favorites.” visit mackids.com
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Bones for my dogs: “Three shihzus (Henry, Georgia and Sawyer) and a
white golden named Willow.”
A million pens
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My credit card
My iPad
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A pair of comfy shoes. “Always Lanvin ballet slippers.”
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Rain: A Tribute
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Elf.
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latest superhero family will go wild for.
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trip to the theater may cost more than blockbuster at your For a delightful dose of Christ-
many trips to the movies, but smart nearest megaplex. mas cheer, see Elf, based on the
moms know the experience is well After a visit to the 2003 hit Will Ferrell movie of the
worth the price. Psychologists debate when too set, Spider-Man same name. The musical takes
many hours of TV harms children, but no one creator Stan Lee you on a heartwarming journey of
questions the value of a visit to a live perfor- said, “I expected to hilarity as Buddy the elf journeys
mance. Broadway can transport the whole fam- be impressed, but from the North Pole to New York
ily to a brand-new world—and it’s the perfect I never expected City in search of his biological fam-
way to spend a winter’s evening. to be as impressed Donny and Marie. ily. This newfangled Christmas tale
If there is one show you and your family as I was.” Spider- is sure to have you and your little
don’t want to miss out on this season, it’s Spi- Man’s Uncle Ben has told us “with great power ones laughing and smiling and is the definition
der-Man: Turn Off the Dark. The most expen- comes great responsibility.” Heed his advice, of fun for all ages. Another adaptation that
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The Metropolitan Opera Children’s Chorus
Eleven-year-old Alexandra Steinberg has sung
operas in Italian, French, German, Russian,
Latin and English. She’s performed at the Met-
ropolitan Opera House in Damnation of Faust,
La Bohème and Queen of Spades, among others.
In her spare time, she listens to songs from the
musicals Mamma Mia and Les Misérables, a
little Lady Gaga (“I just think she’s so different,
so creative,” says Steinberg) … and a lot of opera.
Steinberg auditioned and was accepted into the
Metropolitan Opera Children’s Chorus at the
Waiting to end of her second-grade year. She says, “I’ve
audition for the liked singing since I was very little. And my par-
School of
ents, my mom especially, love opera, so my mom
American Ballet.
had the idea for me to try out.”
The Children’s Chorus has more than 100
Lights! Camera! beginners’ auditions: flexibility in the foot and members. Students are divided into levels—
Action! legs, rotation in the hips and musicality. “We put beginner, intermediate and advanced—and take
Choosing your child’s them into little first positions,” says Mazzo, to classes twice a week. Anthony Piccolo is the
extracurriculars see if they can turn out their hips, knees and feet. Children’s Chorus director. He says he’s not
“We lift their leg gently to see if the leg is flexible looking for stage experience from the younger
I
n a city that offers every extracurricular … and we have each child skip across the floor to children, ages 7 to 10, who audition. “I’m just
activity under the sun, including classes music” or do a favorite ballet step. looking for what I call raw, natural voice talent,”
in stop-motion animation, DJ’ing, fencing It’s no secret that the dance world, and bal- notes Piccolo. He clarifies: “Raw vocal talent is a
and comedy, a few still stand out. This select let in particular, has long been associated with strong voice that sings in tune with clear words.”
group of programs affords parents of partici- eating disorders. So is body type a consider- He’s also seeking kids with an outgoing char-
pating kids the ultimate bragging rights. After ation at the beginners’ auditions? “Well, we’d acter and something else—kids who get along
all, their children are getting a special entree prefer to have longer legs and a shorter torso. with their parents! “It is really important to
into the world of New York City’s premier arts But sometimes when they’re 6 years old, it’s have the parents [at the audition] because I do
institutions. kind of hard to see what’s going to come. So look at the way children relate to their parents,”
We look at Lincoln Center’s trio of talent that’s sort of what we’re looking at, but it’s not says Piccolo. He recalls the auditions last May:
incubators: all about that,” explains Mazzo. “There was a certain amount of bickering be-
Undoubtedly, part of the allure of SAB is the tween parent and child. In a couple of cases, it
The School of American Ballet chance to perform in New York City Ballet’s was really out of control, and I thought, ‘This is
The great George Balanchine founded the annual Nutcracker. But Mazzo says any NYCB just not going to work.’”
School of American Ballet in 1934, along with ballet that uses kids—Sleeping Beauty, A Mid- At the auditions, held twice a year, kids sing
Lincoln Kirsten. It is one of the crown jewels summer Night’s Dream, Coppélia—will pluck “Happy Birthday” and are given a simple ear test.
of dance programs. “SAB,” as it is referred to by them from the SAB ranks. The Nutcracker uses Last year, 100 children auditioned, and 16 were
those in the dance world, is “the official train- more than 100 kids, who are usually between accepted. But Piccolo says there’s no set number
ing academy of New York City Ballet.” the ages of 8 and 13. There’s a separate selec- of chorus spots. Children’s Chorus members
Just as with the Metropolitan Opera Chil- tion process for The Nutcracker. Mazzo says, can try out to perform in children’s roles with
dren’s Chorus and Juilliard’s Pre-College Divi- “We always tell our students and their parents The Metropolitan Opera once they reach the ad-
sion, competition is fierce. Last year, 583 kids that if they’re not in The Nutcracker, it doesn’t vanced level.
auditioned for the beginners’ level; 139 were mean that they’re not doing well at the school. Of performing on one of the most famous
accepted. That’s 24 percent. We tell them it’s not about ability. It’s about stages in the world, Steinberg says, “It’s actually
Even balletomanes may be surprised to learn fitting the costumes.” pretty natural. You don’t see the audience. You
that the auditions for the beginners, ages 6 to 10, Famous alums: Darci Kistler, Chita Rivera, have to focus on the conductor and what you’re
don’t involve much dancing. “There’s no class or Arthur Mitchell, Suzanne Farrell and Maria doing. That’s basically it.” Stage fright has clearly
barre or anything like that,” says Kay Mazzo, co- Tallchief never been a problem for this incredibly poised
chairman of faculty at SAB. (The legendary Pe- Cost of classes: $2,475. Free for boys 11-year-old.
ter Martins serves as SAB’s chairman of faculty Auditions: Held in the spring for beginners Famous Alums: Sarah Jessica Parker and Emmy
getty images
as well as artistic director.) Mazzo says she and Performance compensation: Yes Rossum
SAB teachers are looking for three things at the Ages: 6-18 Cost of classes: Free

Performance Perspective students audition one
Hansel & Gretel at
compensation: Yes the MET.
at a time for faculty of their chosen
Auditions: Held in J major. Unlike the beginners’ lev-
anuary and May els at SAB and the Met’s Children’s
Ages: 7-14. Auditions are for Chorus, kids must have training in
kids ages 7-10 order to participate. Lawson says
faculty members are looking for a
Juilliard Pre-College combination of talent and training.
Division Each instrument has a specific list of
Yo-Yo Ma, Midori and It- required pieces for the audition.
zhak Perlman are all alums There are about 60 students in the
of the Pre-College Division second-to-eighth-grade range. Pre-
of the Juilliard School, one College Division students attend classes
of the most prestigious on 30 Saturdays between September
music conservatories in the world. The Pre- players auditioning,” says Katya Lawson, ad- and May.
College Division is for students ages 7 to 18. A ministrative director for Academic Affairs of Famous Alums: Yo-Yo Ma, Midori, Itzhak Perlman
whopping 20 percent of them go on to attend Juilliard’s Pre-College Division. Lawson con- Cost: $8,800 for base tuition
Juilliard at the college level. tinues, “The nature of piano and violin is that Auditions: Held in May, with early auditions for
Four hundred kids audition for about 100 students start playing those instruments earli- selected piano and violin applicants
spots. The toughest competition is for those er. It’s much more parent-driven.” That being Performance compensation: No
playing piano and violin, flute and cello. Sing- said, just because you’re a brass player doesn’t Ages: 7-18
ing is also a competitive major. mean you’re a shoo-in. “If only one trombonist — Leigh Goldman
“We would like to have more brass players. comes to audition and he’s not very good, then Leigh Goldman is a former editor
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Put a (Sparkly) Bow On It
Holiday cheer is monumentally contagious around this time
of year. So here are eight cold-weather ways to share
the love (or treat yourself instead)!
—Kat Harrison
Art/Body/Soul Wrapped in Jeff Koon’s iconic

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Sugar and Spice Take a break from your way-too-tempting holiday

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Literary Beauty Disguised as a hardcover, Molton Brown’s Now We

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bottles of bath & shower gel plus a lotion in all the classic scents: coco de mer, gin-
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Gorgeous A La Mode All the yum and none of the guilt! Lathering up with
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On Cloud Nine Despite how much you adore that cashmere circle scarf,
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Splish Splash Update your smoky-eye look with Chanel’s Fluid

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Sheer Divinity Still in search of that perfect signature scent?

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Hot to Tot
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It’s that time of year again: the holidays, Sesame Street

when everyone’s schedules are filled Turns 41
In: Sesame Street by
with parties, presents and plenty of fes-
Knitwits hats and mittens
tive cheer. What’s coolest—and what Out: Sesame Street
deserves a “Bah Humbug”—this season? stuffed animals
Here’s our definitive December list.
Fitness Item
“Borrowed” From
The Kids
In: Apple Nano, used as a
pedometer
Out: Wii, used with its
yoga program
Mom’s Drinkable Winter Warmer Inevitable Holiday Party Custom

In: Angelina Parisian instant chocolat chaud In: A kiss under the mistletoe
from Bergdorf Goodman Out: Kids on a sugar rush after too
Out: Swiss Miss from the supermarket many Hershey’s kisses
Healthly Cold Weather Indulgence Christmasy Brooklyn Outing Wee Ones Hair Care
In: Kiehl’s Crème de Corps Soy Milk & Honey In: ABT Nutcracker at BAM for the Holidays
Whipped Body Butter Out: Waiting in the cold for a table at In: Curlisto Kids
Out: Organic egg nog topped with soy Grimaldi’s Out: Fighting the Curls
whipped cream
Seasonal Gift
Seasonal Peanuts moment In: Pears from the Harry and David
In: Lacoste Snoopy-embellished polo shirts pop-up store on Lower Fifth
Out: A Charlie Brown Christmas reruns Out: A partridge in a pear tree
Natural Cold Repellent

In: Intelligent Nutrients organic hand purifier
Out: Takeout chicken soup
Seasonal Timesaver
In: Buying the kids’ party clothes online
at 77 Kids
Out: Buying the kids’ milk and
cookies at 7-11
Hansel and Gretel
Festive Lights In: Life Size Gingerbread
In: Byredo Ambre Japonais scented candle House (made by Dylan’s
Out: Cheap Crayola-colored Candy Bar) and featured
Hanukkah candles in the Neiman Marcus
Christmas Catalog
Recurring December Nightmare: Out: Premade ginger bread
In: Forgetting batteries, just as the kids houses in paper boxes
are opening gifts on Xmas morning
Out: Undertipping the super, just as some-
thing needs fixing on Xmas morning

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Girotondo (circle of fun) Ages
An Italian language program which improves fluency through songs, stories,
games and arts & crafts. Classes require parent or caregiver.
Giardino dei Bambini Ages 2-5

Giardino dei Bambini is a morning drop-off playgroup at CI for kids ages 2-5.
Summer W Children
NECamp 2: may
August 15-September
join in on 3 and Thursday from 9-12 on an as
the fun every Tuesday
needed basis. Experienced instructors provide multiple opportunities for kids to
learn Italian through play, while learning important socialization skills. The pro-
Girotondo (circle
gram of fun)
offers Ages learning
language 2-5 through games, activities, songs, dance theater,
and hands-on creativity (art projects and cooking).
Children’s Clothier Du Jour An Italian language program
Space which24-hour
is limited. improves fluency
advance through songs,
reservation stories,
is required.
games and arts & crafts. Classes require parent or caregiver.
In: Gucci Kids
Out: Gap Kids Piccoli Cuochi Ages 5-11
Giardino dei Bambini Ages 2-5
Italian Cooking and Recipes for children & grown-ups.
Giardino dei Bambini is a morning drop-off playgroup at CI for kids ages 2-5.
End of Year Ritual
In: Waking up early on Dec
NEW Children may join in on the fun every Tuesday and Thursday from 9-12 on an as
Create,instructors
needed basis. Experienced Act, Draw... Ages
provide 3-5 opportunities
multiple & 7-12 for kids to
26th to hit post-Xmas sales learn Italian through play,Theater
Italian while learning
Workshopimportant socialization skills. The pro-
gram offers language learning through games, activities, songs, dance theater,
Out: Staying out late Dec 31st
and hands-on creativity (art projects and cooking).
at New Year’s Eve parties Space is limited. 24-hour advance reservation is required.
Group and private classes for adults and children
Culinary Treat for Piccoli Cuochi Ages 5-11
Hanukkah Italian Cooking and Recipes for children & grown-ups.
In: “Global Jewish”
dinner at Octavia’s Porch Create, Act, Draw... Ages 3-5 & 7-12
Out: A big bag of Italian Theater Workshop
chocolate gelt
Group and private classes for adults and children
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tuate. K.I.D.S. is partnered with organizations
in every state, with California receiving the
highest percentage of K.I.D.S.’ national dona-
tions, and New York receiving the next highest.
Unfortunately, the needs of the families are not
always met due to a lack of inventory, as in the
beginning of 2009, when K.I.D.S. saw a stag-
gering dip in children’s apparel since so much
of their supply was depleted in relief efforts to
Haiti in 2008, to which they donated $16 mil-
lion in total product.
But thanks to K.I.D.S.’ advisory board—a
stellar team of 37 leaders from the worlds of
retail, development, toys, apparel, finance,
marketing and law—they are wholly invested in
problems such as the Haiti relief situation. Re-
quired to do at least one site visit each, children
K.I.D.S. Says by the end of 2010, K.I.D.S. hopes to reach their remain a constant reminder, motivator and
Cheers to 25 years goal of $100 million in donated clothing, books, ever-present epicenter for the entire organiza-
A charity the whole family toys, educational materials, strollers, shoes, tion. “There isn’t a day that I don’t love coming
can get behind cribs and baby essentials (just to name a few of to work—it’s a community of caring,” gushes
the items they distribute!). Weinman. And it shows.
W
hat began as a donation during So where does it all go? Over the years, the One of the most distinguishable features
the Ethiopian famine of 1985 has organization has fostered personal relation- of the K.I.D.S. model is their 10-1 guaranteed
blossomed into a global giving ships with close to 1,000 partner agencies match of every monetary donation. For every
tree. On the cusp of its 25th anniversary, the across the country. K.I.D.S. is able to deliver $1 donated, they promise to match it with 10
not-for-profit organization Kids in Distressed to the agencies free of charge; these agencies times the product, such as brand-new cribs or
Situations (K.I.D.S.) can still stare need straight make requests to them on a monthly basis ac- car seats. Not only is this a charitable incentive
in the face and endure its gaze—one billion cording on their needs—which constantly fluc- for the product donors and a blessing to the
products and 65 million children later.
From their New York office, the around- How You Can Help
the-clock staff (of six people, nonetheless)
work tirelessly to coordinate input and distri- Give back this holiday season The neighborhood ■ PARTNER AGENCIES: Here
bution for donations, 85 percent of which are (and all year round!) by coor- Extended family are just a few of the commu-
distributed nationally and 15 percent overseas. dinating a product drive for nity-based organizations that
Be it disaster relief, homelessness prevention families in need. Get creative by ■ WHAT TO COLLECT: Per K.I.D.S. K.I.D.S. partners with. Think
or aid to military families, K.I.D.S. prides itself organizing it thematically, like a standards, all collected prod- about researching the work
on solely providing new products to children drive for winter coats or infant ucts from your drive should be they do to educate and moti-
and families in need. President Janice Wein- toys. Round out the project by new. vate your team throughout the
man, who has been with the organization since choosing which of K.I.D.S.’ New Socks drive.
2003, explains that new items give people in York–based partner agencies Underwear Boys and Girls Club
distressed environments a sense of self-esteem you want to receive the items. Shoes Bowery Mission
and worth. And having visited sites all over Here are some helpful hints Children’s clothing Project Sunshine
the world, she’s witnessed enough wide-eyed to get the project under way. Baby essentials (wipes/ Ronald McDonald House
“oohs and ahhs” to prove it! diaper cream/shampoo) Safe Horizon
To understand the sensational success of ■ WHO TO GET INVOLVED: Children’s/parenting Books Women in Need, Inc.
this not-for-profit’s model—in which they The equation is simple. The Winter coats and accessories
ranked 213 in this year’s Chronicle of Philan- more people you ask, the more School supplies Contact Linnea Michael (lmi-
thropy’s Top 400 not-for-profits (a 44.3 per- items you collect, and the more Maternity clothing chaels@kidsdonations.org) to
cent jump from their 2009 position)—drink in joy you spread! Home goods (no food) set up the drive or visit kids-
their most recent numbers. In the year 2009 Best friends Toys (try collecting a specific donations.org to find out more
alone, K.I.D.S. donated $90 million in products Co-workers age range, like 2 to 4 years) ways to get involved.
to 4.5 million children around the world. And

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client families, it also allows the social workers to do

what matters most—provide services and care for the
children at their agencies, as opposed to researching
and finding up-to-par products themselves.
Also worth noting is that K.I.D.S. encourages all of
their donating product manufacturers to deliver direct- A literary magazine written by teens
ly on-site to the families, a practice that exemplifies the
purity and power of human connection. Much more “The New Yorker for teens”
immediate than a thank-you letter, the kids are able to
squeeze the donors in person, and companies are able
to put a face alongside their donations. Our 22nd Year!
Though individuals cannot donate new product
directly to K.I.D.S. (they don’t have a warehouse to
house them), think about coordinating a drive in your
neighborhood or office and choosing a partner agency
For just $35 a year,
to receive it. You can also donate your spare time. Extra receive the most
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exciting magazine
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Lyss Stern: Raising your son in New York
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up. Explain what you like most about living in of foods make up your diet?
New York City. I try to eat very healthy.
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is a new adventure. From all the amazing eat?
parks, to the museums—even taking a I try to have dinner with Jack every
Five Favorites subway ride is an adventure. night and yes, we eat the same
foods. Who has the time to cook
Movie
Do you find that other moms up different meals?
Princess Bride and Braveheart on the playground treat you
Ice-Cream Flavor differently because you’re a Do you ever indulge? If so
Fudge swirl celebrity? what’s your biggest indulgence?
Not at all! No one recognizes me I am a salty girl. Chips, chips,
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on the playground. I am there as a chips!
Jackson Hole Wyoming for skiing
mom in a baseball hat and jeans.
and Block Island for beach fun How do you avoid the paparazzi?
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Coffe House ... I know. ezus, and we all really enjoyed the film. How
Kinda lame, but I love it! did you know you wanted to take the role in the Has having your son slowed you down at all?
film? Has your son seen the film yet? Not at all.
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Tell me about your new show, How do you stay so positive?

Blue Bloods. How does it differ I don’t think about the negative,
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be grateful to Darren Star and Michael
Patrick King for giving me my start on Sex in Where do you and your son like to go to play?
the City. Favorite park? Play space? Museum?
New York City is brilliant when it comes to activi-
What was it like growing up with Rosie ties for kids. There are a million parks to investi-
O’Donnell as your cousin? Did you see her a lot gate. The Children’s Museum is fantastic. Natural
as a child? History Museum is always a good go-to for kids.
We didn’t know we were cousins until a few
years ago. We have yet to share a Christmas What are your holiday plans for Christmas?
together, but I will address that soon. Not sure yet.
What would you say to the people who Do you have a favorite holiday tradition?
call you a MILF? I like spending time with my family, playing games
Thank you! with my girlfriends, a Secret Santa–like game.

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“Fever” Pointy-toed
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Market Editor:
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and Mariana Vitkun
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Prada Black Needle-
worked Cable Knit Dress
with Ruched Detail,
$2,325; Black and Red
Wool Socks, $110;
Nutmeg and Black Patent
Leather Shoes, $650.
Available at select Prada
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Dolce & Gabbana
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Fendi jacket and shrug,
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body suit;
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Black Natté Crepe and
Metal Square-Toed
Pump with Black Bow
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at select Miu Miu Bou-
tiques, miumiu.com.

Louis Vuitton
Corset Top Wool,
price available upon
request; Plaid Back
Knot Wool Skirt.
approx. $2,720;
Beauty Pump Leather
Grey Approx, $714;
Neo Speedy GM
Leather, $5,930.
Miu Miu Black and

Lavendar Wool Natté
Dress with Bow Detail and
Orange Collar, $2,165;
available at
net-a-porter.com.
Miu Miu Purple and
Black Natté Crepe and
Metal Square-Toed Pump
with Black Bow Detail,
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Miu Miu Boutiques,
miumiu.com.
Chanel Tweeded Black/

Ecr/Red/Blue Dress, $7,780;
tights, $200; White and
Black Boots, $1,230; Grey
Python Clutch Bag, $3,600.
Available at select CHANEL
boutiques.

Max Mara Atelier
angora wool gray shirt,
$550, and angora wool gray
skirt, $425; black leather util-
ity belt, $375.
Available at Max Mara
Palm Beach.
Prada Black and
Red Wool Socks, $110.
Available at prada.com.
Louis Vuitton Beauty Pump
Leather Grey, approx. $714.
Fendi black leather
shoulder bag.
Vintage Chanel earrings,
stylist’s own.
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Makeup:
Leora Edut
for Smashbox Cosmetics
Model:
Izzy @ Muse NY

Sophie wears
Jean Paul Gaultier
white button-down shirt
and black pleated skirt
with black and red stripe
suspenders. Available at
Boutique for Children.
boutiqueforchildren.
com.
enzo Red bow and
black sequin ballet flats.
Available at Lesters.
Oh
A day at the Plaza
in the footsteps
of Eloise.
Fashion, fun, frolic
and of course
tea time!
Eloise!
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Chase, Cate, Samantha wears
and Avery wear Faux fur hat and shrug by
Ninachka Couture. Peace of cake,
Available at Ninachka. peaceofcakekids.com.
ninachka.com. Gloves by Peace of
China girl shoes by cake, available at
Greenstones. Lesters.
Black silk ruffle dress
by Un Deux Trois,
available at Lesters.
China girl shoes by Kaitlyn wears
Greenstones. Hat with Silk Bow by
Meg Dana & Co. Avail-
able at Tutti Bambini.
Faux Fur Shrug by
Peace of cake,
peaceofcakekids.com
Black skirt with
pink underlay by
Meg Dana & CO.
Available at
dimplesand
dandelions.com
China girl shoes by
Greenstones.
F
Olivia wears rom the moment the doors opened, in 1907,
Ninachka Couture the Plaza has become an international icon of
Swan Lake dress. splendor and luxury (we’re talking 1,650 crys-
Available at Ninachka, tal chandeliers of gorgeous, people!)
ninachka.com.
Its marble lobbies have seen the likes of so
Shoes by Jessica
Simpson,
many celebrated personalities over the past 100 years: Truman
available at Lesters. Capote, Jackie O and the Beatles (just to name a few). But one of
our favorite Plaza faces is bright-eyed and pink-bowed Eloise.
Sammy wears In 2009, celebrated fashion maven Betsey Johnson joined
Peace of Cake and forces with the Fifth Avenue hot spot to design the Eloise
Meg Dana & Co. Suite in homage to the irrepressible fictional heroine of Kay

Above: Chase, Saydie and Avery all wear Thompson’s classic children’s series—which thankfully landed on our
Ninachka Couture, available at Ninachka. book shelves in 1959. The Eloise Suite, which combines the luxuries of
ninachka.com; China girl shoes by Green- the Plaza (in every imaginable shade of pink) with the charming origi-
stones; white headbands, available at Lesters;
nality of the hotel’s most adorable resident, is an experience geared to-
and pearl bracelets, available at Claires.
ward children and adults alike.
Top left: Lexi wears a black sequin dress by
Inspired by the Plaza’s tradition of afternoon tea in the Palm Court,
ooh! la, la! couture; and shoes by Jessica
Simpson, available at Lesters.
which blends an innovative menu with a formal tea service, we took a gag-
gle of girls to the hotel to romp around in the Eloise Suite and munch on
Bottom left: Chloe wears Meg Dana & Co
iced cookies and sweet drinks. Outfitted in high style, wearing the latest
pink knit princess bodysuit with green & pink
tutu, available at dimplesanddandelions.com; in kids’ couture fashion, they officially added sassy (thanks, Eloise!) to the
and a pink headband, available at Lesters. Plaza’s growing list of inspired buzz words. —Kat Harrison

Chase and Avery
both wear skirts by
Meg Dana, available
at Chasing Fireflie,
chasingfireflies.com.
Chase wears a cream
bodysuit by Meg
Dana; Avery wears
a pink tank by
Sterling Kids.
Available at Bonne
Nuit.
Bottom Left:
Phoebe wears
Ooh! La, La!
Couture.
Available at Lesters.

Sherri Shepherd and
her 5-year-old son,
Jeffery, cozy up in a
renovated East Harlem
brownstone
apartment bursting
with intricate original
woodwork—and the
sound of laughter
The View
From Sherri’s
Clockwise from top left:
The parlor staircase;
Shepherd at home;
Jeffrey’s artwork. Opposite:
The View (onto the leafy
street beyond)
I
B y R e b ec c a M o r s e / p h oto g r a p h s b y Da n i e l D ' E r r i c o
t is an unavoidable fact of New York City living that the alongside Barbara Walters, Whoopi Goldberg, Joy Behar and Elizabeth
leak, the fire or the construction project of your neigh- Hasselbeck as they cover topics from dating to democracy.
bor is your leak, fire and construction project, too. Case But wait! That’s just her morning gig. Shepherd’s newest star turn is
in point: In Sherri Shepherd’s old building on Riverside as the host of the retro-hilarious reinvention of The Newlywed Game on
Boulevard, an apartment eight floors above flooded, and GSN (Game Show Network) each weeknight at 6 p.m. She started film-
the water gushed its way all the way down to hers. Your ing the modern installment of the classic couples’ game after wrapping
typical, run-of-the mill urban inconvenience—except the upcoming One for the Money (out July 2011) with Katherine Heigl,
that the leaking apartment upstairs belonged to Tracy based on the beloved Stephanie Plum series by Janet Evanovich. Add
Morgan, and the flood was caused when his piranha tank caught fire and that to the 2009 book (Permission Slips: Every Woman’s Guide to Giving
exploded. Like any good New Yorkers, as the Herself a Break), the Lifetime channel sitcom,
water trickled through her ceiling, Sherri and and the spot on the Upper West Side’s must-
her 5-year-old son, Jeffrey, grabbed her wigs see Celebrity Autobiography comedy show—
and headed for the door. and go ahead and ask yourself the inevitable
If it sounds like a scene from 30 Rock, then at question: How did Sherri Shepherd get more
least it’s the kind that Shepherd has rehearsed hours in the day than the rest of us?
for: She plays Tracy Morgan’s wife, Angie, on There are always enough hours, though,
the Emmy-winning show, a coup for most en- for her most important role, as mom to kin-
tertainers but really one of the smaller feather dergartener Jeffrey. “I’m Mommy first—and
in this Renaissance woman’s cap. Shepherd is everything else is secondary. If it takes away
even more recognizable as one of the women from my son, then I’ll say no,” Shepherd says.
of The View, where she sits each morning “That’s why you don’t see me doing the paso

have been the decid-
ing factor for Shep-
herd. “I come from
California, and we
had a big backyard.
When I found this
brownstone, the first
thing I saw was the
backyard. I put a little
basketball court out
there [for Jeffrey] so I’ll bring a chair out there and just watch him play.”
Mount Morris Park is only a few blocks away—but there’s something
nice about “not having to put on my hair,” says Shepherd and heading
to the private sanctuary of the backyard instead.
The new apartment offers the ultimate setup: upstairs (instead of
Tracey Morgan’s piranhas) Shepherd’s nanny lives in a separate apart-
ment—the ultimate in working-mom conveniences, but one that allows
privacy and independence for everyone as well. And Jeffrey’s school is
Shepherd’s gour- in the neighborhood, too. “Jeffrey was born at five and a half months and
met kitchen. has developmental displays,” Shepherd says, and in Harlem “he goes to
Right, the ladies an amazing school run by the YAI Network. They have an amazing pre-
of The View.
school: He has therapy onsite, and they just opened up a kindergarten.”
Below, an ornate
carved fireplace. At school, “they call him the mayor. I think it’s because both his parents
are stand-up comics: My son could be having a tantrum, and in the mid-
dle of it, someone could say, ‘Jeffrey, say cheese,’ and he will stop [poses
dobe on Dancing With the Stars [which films in Los Angeles]. We have a with a smile] and go right back to having a tantrum. He loves his teach-
nanny, but to have someone else raising him and teaching him for that ers, his classmates. He’s got a crazy sense of humor—he’s just like me.”
amount of time …” she trails off. “So I say no every season.” When it It’s that feisty sense of humor that has propelled the former legal sec-
came to The Newlywed Game, the Game Show Network came to her, retary to a beloved household name in just a few short years. An easy
relocating to New York to tape. ascent? Not all the time, but Shepherd has made that work for her. “I’ve
The star power to move networks doesn’t alleviate the concerns that got this philosophy of ‘Do it scared’,” says Sherri. “Go towards that thing
all working mothers face, though—and especially single working moms that thing that makes your stomach tingle … run towards it.” When she
like Shepherd, who won an Emmy for Outstanding Talk Show Host started on The View, she says, “for the first six months or so everybody
in 2009. “I go through the guilt that I think every working mom goes
through. It breaks my heart when I have to leave and Jeffrey goes “aw-
www.’” She relies on a team of friends and family for support—which
includes her ex-husband (“Jeffrey’s dad is amazing—he’ll come and
stay for a couple of days), really great girlfriends—“they know what I
need, and they will step in”—her sister (a nurse in Los Angeles), a nanny
Shepherd adores and even work colleagues like Elizabeth Hasselbeck.
“If there are times that I get too stressed,” says Shepherd, “she’ll call
and say, ‘You can drop Jeffrey off with Grace and Taylor and Isaiah and
he will be fine.’ And she’s busy!”
Finding a little time to chill was one reason that Shepherd and Jef-
frey moved from their Trump Place rental on the West Side to Harlem
earlier this year. “I like Harlem because we walk around more—and
Jeffrey’s so friendly to everyone! I don’t really know too many people
on this block, but when we go out [Jeffrey knows everyone].”
Their new home is a triplex rental in an exquisitely renovated
brownstone on a tree-lined block of historical townhouses and features
original details like antique fireplaces, incredibly intricate woodwork-
ing, built-in cabinetry and a staircase of dark antique wood. Detailed gilt
doorknobs and herringbone floors co-exist with a gourmet chef’s kitch-
en with Sub-Zero fridge and a private garden in the back—which may

Living in Central
Harlem
The Vibe From ornate townhouses on Central
Harlem being snapped up and renovated, to
construction being finished on new luxury
developments like Fifth on the Park, Harlem
is experiencing a family-friendly real estate
revival. Throw in the new East River complex
(Target! Costco! Marshall’s!), chic restaurants
like Rao’s and Marcus Samuelsson’s new Red
Rooster, a brand-new Starwood Aloft hotel for
visiting in-laws, and perpetually easy subway
access, and you’ve got one hot family hood.
Schools P.S. 149 Sojourner Truth (K-7), P.S.
123 Mahalia Jackson (K-6), Mott Hall High
School (9-10), Bread & Ross Integrated
Arts High School (9-12), Frederick Douglas
Academy II Secondary School (6-12), Wadleigh
Secondary School for the Performing and
Visual Arts (6-12).
The View from Sherri’s Place Sherri and Jef-
frey live in a brownstone’s triplex parlor floor
rental, bursting with original detail. A dining
room with intricate wood floors and molding
abuts a state-of-the-art gourmet kitchen,
open to a cozy family room and Sherri’s office
(where her Emmy lives). The sprawling master
suite and second bedroom are on the floor be-
low, which opens out onto a private backyard
with a basketball hoop for Jeffrey.
Family Faves in the Hood Harlem parents
and kids love the Central Park Conservancy
Garden and the Harlem Meer, the hidden gem
Mount Morris Park and the Harlem River Ecol-
Shepherd in her
ogy Center, where kids can learn about living
backyard with
a ceramic pig son nature. Hungry after a day of adventure? Pick
Jeffrey found. up a to-die-for cupcake at Tonnie’s Minis at
Lenox Avenue and 123rd Street.
hated me. … I wasn’t the type of person a lot of people thought should and she took me with her. I had on a Gap tank top with bra straps show-
be in that chair, so I had to fight against that.” In her anxiety, “I made a ing and khaki shorts on and flip-flops, and she was like, ‘O.K., dear … we
few errors, I was nervous, so I said I didn’t know if the earth was round are going to Eileen Fisher right away.’
or flat!” she says of a then-infamous comment. “There are things that I It was that most universal of triumphant experiences—victory over
don’t like to do—I don’t like to debate, I don’t like confrontations, I don’t Ikea—that made Shepherd finally realize she could do it on her own.
like to talk about politics, and guess what—I do it every day on The View. “The first time I put together a piece of furniture, and I did it by myself, it
So that was very scary.” Even moving to New York was a challenge. “I’d was like, ‘Yay! I can do this. I put together this high chair from friggn’ Ikea
been in L.A. for 23 years, and I had a whole support system of friends, and I can make it in this city. Jeffrey, me and you are going to be good.’ ”
and they all came out with me [when I moved]. When the last one left, What’s next on the agenda? “I would love to again have my own sit-
I cried like a baby! New York functions way differently than L.A. —it’s com. When they were thinking of names [for the last sitcom, Sherri],
like being in a whole new planet. I cried every night for a year.” Even the I said, ‘I don’t care what y’all call it, it could be Sherri in the Kitchen,
East Coast fashion was different. “[I] realized I can’t wear my Gap tank Sherri’s Big Toe, Sherri Don’t Live Here, as long as it has the word
tops and shorts and flip-flops everywhere, I got to put on black dresses Sherri in it. I had my own show called Sherri, and I swear I’m pitching
everywhere I go. … Whoopi [Goldberg] was on the Bill O’Reilly show another one, and guess what it’s going to be called—SHERRI!”

Hannah wears
Bonnie Young Ice
leather pintuck leather
jacket with zipper and
nail head details;
and ice sweater tunic.
Available at Bonnie
Young Aspen, 970-925-
7299,
bonnieyoung.com.
Necklace available at
Lesters.
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inWonderland
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looking glass for
P h oto g r a p h Y b y a n a s c h ec h t e r / St y l e d b y St e p h a n i e K a st e r
the latest
teen fashions

Jordan wears
Bonnie Young blush
tulle tiered cupcake
dress; silk puff vest;
and gauze belt with
crystals. Available at
Bonnie Young Aspen,
970-925-7299,
bonnieyoung.com.
Chanel Black velvet
Camellia pin.
available at Chanel.
J Crew boots,
jcrew.com .
Lil bowtique
feather headband,
lilbowtiqueco.com.

Sofia wears
Free People knit buckle
cardi available at Lesters.
Peace of Cake
pom-pom necklace,
peaceofcakekids.com.
Belt by Ralph Lauren;
Gray tank top So Nikki, available
at Lesters;
Flying Monkey
zip cargo pant,
available at Lesters.

Hannah wears Lindsey wears
a sequin beret by Georgie Natural
merona for Target; color faux fur jacket;
Peace of Cake J Brand metalic
Mongolian multi- jeans; House of
color fun-fur coat, Harlow sunglasses;
peaceofcake hat and gloves by
kids.com; Peace of Cake.
Gracia sequin All items available
tunic, available at at Lesters.
Lesters. Boots by
Chuckies.

Left to right:
Sofia wears Peace of
Cake hot pink pom-pom
hat; velvet motorcycle
jacket; Patterson
J. Kincaid leggings.
All are avilable at Lesters.
Peace of Cake pom-
pom necklace,
peaceofcakekids.com.
Boots by Doc Martens
Lindsey wears
Black Knit Cable dress,
available at Taroo;
Black Danskin leggings
and LaRock Ruffle Pea
Coat, available at Lesters;
boots by J Crew.

Aloha
Hawaii
Model
Kirsty Hume.
Pack your bags and get ready to relax.

Next stop: Hawaii!
H
awaii conjures many delicious images this time of year, as New
Yorkers put on their winter woollies and fantasize about sun-
kissed beaches, coconut Mai Tais, swaying grass skirts and
catching waves.
It’s also a favorite for celebrity moms including Kirsty Hume
and Amber Valletta, who recently jetted to Waikiki with their kids in tow.
Waikiki, a neighborhood of Honolulu on the south shore of the island of Oahu,
has a history of attracting glamour. In the early 1800s, it was a retreat for Hawaiian
royalty. It boasts one of the world’s most well-known beaches, with clear turquoise
water and gentle, lapping waves,
making it ideal for long board-
ing, tandem surfing and begin-
ners. Oahu is the third largest
of the Hawaiian islands and also
has lush jungles with waterfalls.
Now Waikiki is attracting
new attention with the open-
Private sunset
ing of New York hotelier Ian
beach.
Schrager’s latest property, the

Beyond hiking and touring,
kids can also learn how to surf with the
hotel’s revered teachers.
Waikiki Edition, the first of Marriott’s new luxury boutique brand. Observer
Playground was there for the opening party.
The hotel separates itself from the pack thanks to its sophisticated but
playful design. There is a ukulele in each room that begs to be strummed, and
colorful sarongs hanging for guests to wear during their stay. At 4 p.m., the
bookcase in the lobby swings
open to reveal a sleek, all-white A romantic
bar. Day bed.
Kids get a private beach that
is set among lush palm trees,
jasmine and pink bougainvil-
lea. Mom and Dad can cool their
heels close by, in hammocks by
the pool or on lounger chairs
in the water, a.k.a. Delano style.
Staff members are genuinely
warm and friendly (no sideway
sneers or scolding looks when
kids got noisy, which they inevi-
tably do!).
In-Home Lessons
Outstanding Quality and Convenience
Piano Violin Cello Guitar Flute Clarinet Voice
Performance
Opportunities Every
Semester
Varta Academy of
Musical Arts
www.vartamusic.com
info@vartamusic.com
347 229 2485
Holiday Gift Certificates Available
Morimoto.
During their stay, Hume’s and Valletta’s kids also made good use of the
outdoor terrace. The moms were up early most days having breakfast before
getting ready to explore the island. Some (super moms) started the day even
earlier, with sunrise yoga by the pool at 7 a.m. The hotel also offers Surf and
Bikini Boot Camps.
First on these model moms’ must-do list? A gorgeous hike on the Mau-
nawili Falls trail. They looked completely, unfairly beautiful in casual jean
shorts and bikini tops , tees and flip-flops. Everyone took it slowly with
the little ones, over rocky parts and steep trails that crossed rivers and left
many walkers a bit mud-splattered. The kids stopped to pick up leaves and
check out berries and birds. The 1.5-hour hike has a rewarding waterfall and
swimming hole at the end where hikers love to jump in to cool off. The good
news is that the hike burns an estimated 450 calories, which leaves plenty
of room for lunch.
Foodies can indulge at the hotel’s Morimoto restaurant, which also
serves breakfast and dinner. Don’t miss the oyster foie gras with white truf-
fle, or the Toro and Hamachi Tartare with wasabi, Maui onion, Nori paste
and sour cream, served with sake.
The following day, everyone headed to the North Shore with guides to
check out where the best pro surfers in the world get ready for the legend-
ary waves of the Banzai Pipeline and Waimea Bay. In the spring through the
fall, the beaches’ gentle waves make them great for swimming, fishing and
diving, but in the winter
the waves turn massive,
ideal for the surf competi-
tions held there.
When driving around,
the best stops are for shaved
ice, flavored with coco-
nut, and at shrimp trucks,
where a plate of garlic,
hot and spicy or sweet and
spicy shrimp with rice is
$10. Leave room for sliced
papaya, watermelon and
ready-to-devour macada-
mia nuts, for sale at road-
®
side fruit stalls.
Beyond hiking and
touring, kids can also learn
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There are outdoor movie screenings with compli-
mentary popcorn and candy, which is a wise move
after a full day in the sun, and a great transition into
the sleep zone. For ice cream fans, the signature ice
cream sandwich—vanilla ice cream with a “magic
bar” of layered graham crackers, coconut and mac-
From $69.00 to $499.00 adamia nuts with chocolate chips that is dipped in
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Other great side trips rib-eye sandwiches, and
Manoa Falls Hike is a 1.5- lobster bisque accompanied
hour beginner-trail hike just with a bottle of pinot noir.
20 minutes from the hotel, Honolulu has an impres-
and the Aiea Loop Trail, up- sive zoo, and there is an
land from Pearl Harbor, is a Aquarium in Waikiki.
4.5-mile loop around a grad-
ed ridge with amazing views Good to know
of Halawa Valley. Kids can The rooms are a decent size,
learn about the remnants of and most have balconies
a WWII plane that crashed with views of the beach and
near the valley. harbor; they have neutral,
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A great way to end the evening is Crazybox, which is
sure to be one of the hottest nightspots in Waikiki. Night-
clubs are Schrager’s original claim to fame, dating back to
the heyday of Studio 54.
And then, after a big night, it’s a new day that might
involve a Hawaiian killer cardio workout, or breakfast in
bed: a crab omelet, or blackened fish Benedict and yummy
Kona coffee. The kids can have blueberry pancakes topped
with local vanilla butter. Then it’s time to hit the beach. All
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the North Shore produces
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enough away (a 10-minute feet and higher.
walk) from the upscale shops
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ers, including Anne Nama and Fly direct to Honolulu on
Roberta Oaks), hotels, restau- Continental from Newark,
rants and souvenir shops to N.J. (continental.com).
still feel like an oasis. If it’s a big family tour, Poly-
nesian Adventure Tours
Waikiki has beautiful weath- can accommodate 14 pas-
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spring have the mildest tem- private tours in a town car,
peratures. Summer is May luxury SUV or limo with cer-
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of knowledge and experience to help you plan your a preschool. For ice skating or hockey programs, call on instruction in the arts, are Girotondo (“Circle”), Teatro
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over 50 years ago, and Lazzoni has never looked back shapes. With 36 charms to chose from and collect, she will Kidville, N.Y., a private lounge and game room, wine
since. If we are as exceptional as our customers, who never tire of this gift. Charms retail for $5.00. At Lester’s cellar and bike storage. Immediate occupancy.
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Madison Avenue and launching
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business and pleasure.
How do you celebrate the holidays?
My husband is Jewish and I am Catholic,
so we enjoy celebrating both Chanukah
and Christmas with our children. We
generally stay in New York until Christ-
mas Day, and then head someplace warm
and sunny through the New Year.
What’s your favorite thing to do with
your children around the holidays?
New York is so much fun during the holi-
day season. We are active and spend lots
of time in the park—ice skating at Woll-
man Rink is a family favorite, followed by
hot chocolate at Via Quadronno.
Since having children, have you started
any new holiday traditions?
My children love baking and decorating
cookies with Grandma, and always leave
some out for Santa. They also open one
present before bedtime on Christmas Eve.
… I love seeing their excitement!
What lesson from parenting have you
incorporated into your work?
Having children puts one’s priorities
in order. I don’t freak out over the little
things anymore. If a shade of pink is a
little off, it’s O.K., the world goes on.
What’s your favorite family moment
every day?
Playing in Central Park each morning
with my children.
What’s the best part of raising a child
in New York City?
New York has such a wonderful energy.
I hope William and Sophia will grow up
with a passion for the culture and
diversity our city offers.
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