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Anatomy of an NYC weekend…

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We spent the weekend in our favorite city (sorry Boston, NYC still has my heart).

Our good friends have an amazing four bedroom apartment that is big enough for us to (just barely) squeeze into. 

Four adults, four kids under 4yrs old, and an enormous Newfoundland named Nana made for cozy quarters. Thank you for letting us stay!

Here are some pictures of our visit if you’d like to see…

Saying hi to our pilots.

Making our way to the city….planes, trains and automobiles.

Our first stop was The Museum of Natural History, to see the dinosaur bones of course.

A walk (er, climb) in the park.

Milk break.

Mother’s Day brunch at our old favorite, Maialino.

A frolick in the meadow to burn off energy.

Bathroom break…waiting (not so patiently) in line for our turn.

Evening light.

Strolling home.

Until next time, NYC.

Fruit box

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A colleague of mine recently returned from a trip to NYC – a friend had graciously offered them up their upper east side apartment for free, while they were away.

She was struggling to come up with a good thank you gift. Something that didn’t take up much space, but was useful and unique. Something her friend didn’t already have.

My suggestion, a fruit box. Or better yet, 3-months of fresh fruit delivery, right to their door in NYC for $120. 


My parents have been gifting us this service the past few years at Christmas, and it is amazing. 

We eagerly await the next box…the citrus month is our favorite. I make this citrus salad from Eating Well Magazine. 

Before long we are left with just peels.

What are your favorite host gifts?