Where to Eat Near Dyker Heights

Heading to Dyker Heights to see the lights? Here are a few options for where to eat. Around Dyker Heights and Bay Ridge, there are tons of Italian options. You can also head up to Carroll Gardens for more of a variety and do some shopping while you’re there.  • • • • • Dyker Hts […]

Thanksgiving Place Cards…You Can Buy Not Make.

Our Tips staff has everything you need for a perfect Thanksgiving Dinner: from the menu to the small details that make the day special. In case you want to get creative and make your place cards but know yourself well enough to know you’ll never get to it, here are a few of our favorites that will arrive in time! […]

How to Personalize Guests’ Glasses at Your Next Party.

Over the years, I’ve used many different wine glass labels to differentiate whose glass is whose. The fun little suctions always seem to fall off and go missing. The rings that go around the stem are often time-consuming in a busy moment. Plus, most of my wineglasses are now stemless to avoid spills. I discovered these […]

Halloween Costumes You Can Make Yourself

I’m all for buying already-made costumes, but some…you just can’t find. Like an exit sign. Yes, my daughter asked to be an exit sign 2 years ago. Here are a few of our favorite DIY costumes–some easier than others. Bunch of Grapes This costume is easy and cheap! Buy 2 bags of either green or […]

Apple Picking & Wine Tasting

Apple Picking with a side of Wine Apple picking was always something I looked forward to with the kids.  But this year, I’m turning it into a date with my hubby…with wine. Apple Picking Itinerary for Adults: Morning: Take a drive out to Warwick, NY and enjoy the beautiful scenic view of the changing leaves. […]

Host a Back-to-School Brunch for Your Friends

The stress-free days of waking up late and not having to be anywhere are over.  But just think of all the things you can do once school has started without children in tow. So in celebration of this event, have a mommy brunch with your friends. After taking the kids to the first day of school, […]

How I Got Tickets to a Broadway Show for Only $49

I’d heard about Broadway Roulette before and decided to give it a shot. You go online and choose a date when you’d like to see a show. You can specify whether you’d like to see a play or a musical and you can specify 4 shows you don’t want to see. Tickets are $49-59. Available hows include Hamilton, Mamma Mia, Sponge Bob, […]