Author Archive for Carol Cain
Carol Cain is the Managing Editor for NY Metropolista and a travel writing mom of 3 busy boys. A native New Yorker, she enjoys sharing everything there is to know about her beloved city and making new discoveries along the way. You can follow her travels in and out of the city, often with her family in tow, at The Adventures of a NYCity Mama and follow her on Twitter at NYCityMama
Affinia Hotels Cyber Monday Treat
Affinia Hotels is a fabulous Boutique Hotel in New York City (among other cities), all conveniently located in the downtown area. The locations are all pretty fabulous and you feel special just walking into one of these amazing hotels. What makes the hotels even more unique however are the Experience Kits that they offer their [...]
Downtown Giants Youth Football League
When we lived in Madison, WI, my now 12 year old had discovered his love for football. Strangely enough, he, like his Dad, doesn’t follow football on television or sports magazines, but he loves playing the game. When the decision came about to move to New York City, my son had only one request: that [...]
TV Producer Mom Turned New York Cookie Maker
I came across a cookie product that was truly delicious and unique. But what makes the product so much more delicious is the fact that it was made by a woman with the spirit of a true NY Metropolista! Sara Leand, a former TV producer (who produced shows for E!, Lifetime and TLC) and new [...]
Rockefeller Center Welcomes Lionel Trains for The Holidays
As the Holiday season slowly begins to fill the air with excitement and anticipation, little surprises, filled with traditions, start popping up here and there to help you prepare for the gift giving season. One of those surprises can be found in Rockefeller Center. From now through January 5, Rockefeller Center will be host to [...]
Calling All Little Athletes to Chelsea Piers!
Chelsea Piers is without a doubt one of Manhattan’s finest sports and fitness centers. Located on 23rd St, overlooking the Hudson, this amazing facility is a wonderland for everything wellness, fitness, and sports related, from golfing, to bowling, to providing a spa experience. For most New Yorkers, the prices of some of their activities may [...]
Discounts for Family Fun at The Big Apple Circus!
BELLO IS BACK! under the Big Apple Big Top performing breath-taking feats of humor in the theatrical focus of one ring with no seat more than 50 feet away! It seems like only yesterday that this daredevil clown made his hair-raising American circus debut in New York with the Big Apple Circus. He’s been a big [...]
Learn The Social Media Basics & Grow Your Online Business
Starting November New York City welcomes FREE Hands On Small Business, introducing entrepreneurs to the basics of Social Media in classes sponsored by Kirtsyand Microsoft Office Live. Social Media is an important component to implement in your business practices and getting a grasp on the digital social networks earlier on can really help to not only promote your business, [...]
Hey New York! Join The Climate Quilt Campaign!
Get your old t-shirts and scraps of fabric ready for a fun and worthwhile project! Kids across the world are now making pledges to save the planet with their participation in the recently launched Climate Quilt Campaign—check-out www.climatequilt.org. The Climate Quilt Campaign, a project co-founded by HabitatHeroes.com and the Green Schools Alliance, is an effort [...]
Junior’s Most Fabulous Cheesecake…Truly
Recently, my husband and I were out on a date night. We went to the theater and were on a New York City high. At the end of our show, we walked out on to the street, the brisk, fresh Fall breeze kissing our faces hello. The lights shone giving life to the always vibrant [...]
Broke-olgy, The Giveaway
There’s been a lot of buzz about Broke-ology, the new production at Lincoln Center Theater, and after seeing the show, I’ve joined the buzz bandwagon. Broke-ology is the dramatic story of the King family who have gone through many hardships in life, struggle to stay afloat, yet survive it all with the love they give [...]
