September 2010 Articles
Ready for school days?
9/3/2010

The start of a new school year is a hectic time for families. Between shopping for clothes and supplies, doctor appointments and adjusting to new schedules, parents and children can feel frazzled and ...


What's New?- Envirosax and the Lockershelf
9/3/2010

Greenbaggin’ it   These colorful bags may feature retro-looking robots, rockets, paper dolls, and flying saucers, but being non-toxic and "environmentally friendly," they are very 2010. Kids will fi...


Create a “Tween Dream” Space
9/2/2010

Does this conversation sound familiar? Parent: “Wait just a second honey, I couldn’t hear you — did you say want to paint your room black?” Child: “The official color is called “Midnight Crush.’”  Wel...


A River of Fun
9/2/2010

September is traditionally a stellar weather month. It’s the perfect time to enjoy all the Hudson River has to offer. Use our guide to explore by kayak or enjoy a sail down the river on an old-style H...


What's New?- Crocs and the Curious Chef
9/2/2010

Kid Croc   Hudson Valley Parent and Crocs are giving away five pairs of new shoes to our readers! Go to our contest page at hvparent.com/contests for full details and win a free pair today! The Croc...


Get crafty
9/2/2010

Jazz up your shades: Get some ribbon and dress up plain lamp shades. Wrap the ribbon around the shade and tie in a bow, or use multiple colors, and hot glue stripes. Desig...


Tween Redesign
9/2/2010

    If you and your tween need more inspiration, here is a recent space that Roberta Wagner designed for a client of hers. The theme was, “Cottage Chic Meets the Beach.” The tween, Mary Auringer of Po...


The grassroots effort to get healthy food in schools
9/2/2010

    Marbletown Elementary School in Ulster County is one school that is working toward improving the education of students on healthy eating in addition to improving the offerings in the cafeteria. Fr...


Local lunch
9/2/2010

    Pizza. Chicken nuggets. Tater tots. Plates full of beige, government surplus food product. This is the standard fare found in your average school cafeteria. But the nutritional value of the food w...


Party tricks
9/2/2010

    Debbie Ventriello operates Hot Shots Photo Favors. She works out of Brick, NJ, but often serves clients in the Hudson Valley. Ventriello has worked on a number of joint parties and knows how to pl...


Double the fun with joint birthday parties
9/2/2010

If you are looking to simplify your child's birthday party and save money, consider having a joint birthday party. A joint birthday party is when two or more children whose birthdays are near each oth...


How to prepare for an eye exam
9/2/2010

    September is National Children’s Eye Health and Safety Month and there is no better time than back-to-school time to schedule a routine eye exam. An estimated 80 percent of classroom education is ...


Fun on the Hudson
9/1/2010

A sight-seeing cruise is a fun alternative to the more active water adventure. Hudson Highlands Cruises  is having a Grandparent’s Day Sunday, September 12. This will include special crafts for childr...


Fun Fall Contests!
8/31/2010

A year in the life- If you or a friend are expecting a child in January or February of 2011, Hudson Valley Parent and Wanamaker Photography are offering you a once in a lifetime opportunity! A prof...