Monday, March 9, 2015

Spring? Hello!


If you’re like me, over the past few months, your life has consisted of 2, maybe 3 things…

Work.
Home.
Work. Home.
Work. Home. 
Work.
Hot Toddies (so good… so dangerous…)
Work.
Home.
Home.
Home.

You get the point.

Like last winter, once again mother nature has waived her evil wand & made all of us her b*tches! She’s shed no mercy on New York City and it’s really starting to tick me off! Honestly, the time I’ve spent outdoors has consisted solely of my walk to and from the subways each day… you know, on my way to Work. Home. Work. Home. Not only has this started to have an impact on my derriere (it’s called “seat butt!”), but I’m pretty sure that it’s started to make me go (even more) crazy! My friends can attest to that! 

However, I think I see the light! 

The days of 20-degree highs and frigid forecasts on the weather channel are behind us! (woop! woop!)

I will take a high of 40 & sunny any day of the week right now!

If you’re a resident or visitor and want to spend some time outdoors in the coming weeks, you should check out these parks outside of Manhattan (because let’s be honest, Central Park is a little too basic):

Fort Greene, Brooklyn
Activities: film festivals, live music, sports, bbq pits

Greenpoint, Brooklyn
Activities: running track, swimming pool, sports, skate parks

Park Slope, Brooklyn
Activities: 3.35-mile running loop, horseback riding, live music, bbq pits, sports, fishing, etc.

Astoria, Queens
Activities: running track, swimming pool, free yoga, tennis courts

Hoboken, NJ
Activities: beach area, fishing, great lawns, concerts, views of Manhattan skyline

So grab your friends, grab your boo, grab your dog - let’s get outside & put an end to this Vitamin D deficiency we’ve all been suffering from for far too long!

[Image courtesy of anankkml at FreeDigitalPhotos.net]
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Sunday, December 14, 2014

Santa called…Have you been Naughty or Nice?


If you’re like me, you’re just getting around to buying your first Christmas presents… Luckily, I know exactly what I am looking for but last minute shopping is always stressful! With only 10 days left until everything needs to be wrapped up, under the tree & ready for Christmas morning, you don’t have that much time left to pick up your final items! Luckily, there are many holiday fairs throughout the NYC area and each one has a lot to offer during this 
Christmas season:

Manhattan:

December 2nd - December 24th
Monday - Saturday 10AM - 8PM
Sunday 10AM - 7PM

November 17th - December 24th
Monday - Saturday 10AM - 8PM
Sunday 11AM - 7PM
*closing at 6PM on Christmas Eve

November 20th - December 24th
Monday - Friday 11AM - 8PM
Saturday 10AM - 8PM
Sunday 11AM - 7PM

October 21st - January 4th
Monday - Friday 11AM - 8PM
Saturday 10AM - 9PM
Sunday 10AM - 6PM

Brooklyn:

Open through December 21st
Saturdays & Sundays 11AM - 7PM

Holiday Market Village in Columbus Park
Open through December 24th
Monday - Saturday 8AM - 8PM
*no website available

Open through December 21st
Saturday & Sunday 10AM - 6PM

Queens:

Open through December 21st 
Sunday 12PM - 6PM

Open through December 21st
Saturday & Sunday 11AM - 6PM

I’m still hoping my gifts are going to make it down to North Carolina in time for Christmas! Fingers crossed!

Good Luck & Happy Shopping!
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Wednesday, November 5, 2014

New York Festival of Light






Are you in NYC this weekend & looking for something fun (and did I mention free?) to do? This year, New York Festival of Light (NYFOL) will come to DUMBO in Brooklyn! If you’re not familiar, DUMBO is an acronym for “Down Under the Manhattan Bridge Overpass” and this area has gone through a lot of changes the past few years, making it one of the newest fun spots for tourists and residents to spend their time!

The New York Festival of Light Organization is a non profit group dedicated to creating & providing unique experiences while enhancing NYC’s architecture through interactive, social and projected lighting installations. This year, in its first annual NYC festival, the organization will feature the works of 16+ local & international artists, featuring a laser show, a light show for the visually impaired, performance artists & more!

The show starts November 6 (after dark!) and will continue through the weekend! It’s free, open to all ages, and will also feature food trucks & several DJs — all of which will contribute to make this a fantastic show and one that is sure to become a recurring annual event in NYC!

More information can be found at www.nyfol.org

 Photo Credit: Production Design International Inc.
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Monday, September 1, 2014

It’s Already September??


If you’re like me, you’re probably thinking… “where did summer 2014 go?”

Luckily, NYC experienced a pretty mild summer with only a few scorching days of heat (does this mean the winter is going to be brutal??) and we can't help but feel a little sad that summer has officially come to a close. With schools back in session, summer work Fridays over and Halloween costumers already taking over your local Duane Reade, you, too, might be dreading the coming changes and hoping to really enjoy the few weeks (hopefully months) that we call Fall!

There are a lot of exciting things happening in NYC in September and I’m looking forward to those perfect nights where it’s not bitterly cold, yet cool enough for a light jacket : )

I’ve included some highlights below:


September 1 - 8 
Arthur Ash Stadium in Flushing Meadows


September 4 - 11
Lincoln Center


September 4, 2014
Packers at Seahawks (okay, this isn't in NYC… but there are tons of cool bars to enjoy the game!)


September 6, 2014
5th Avenue from 44th St to 64th St


September 17 & 18, 2014
Terminal 5


September 20, 2014
Central Park


September 28, 2014
Hoboken, NJ


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Tuesday, May 6, 2014

4-Hour NYC Itinerary

Did you just arrive for your first day in New York City but are too early to check into your hotel? Perhaps you are on your way out but have a few hours to spare before you head to the airport to catch your flight home. The weather has finally taken a turn for the better and it is the perfect time to get outside & enjoy the many wonders that NYC has to offer! 

If you’re looking for a good way to spend your time in NYC, I’ve included a 4-hour itinerary below that I think you will enjoy:

  • 5 minutes: Drop bags at Short-Term Stow so that you can enjoy your day hands free!

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  • 20 minutes: Walk to the High Line entrance at 30th Street & 11th Avenue

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  • 60 minutes: Spend experiencing the High Line

    • The High Line is a 1-mile public park built on a section of an elevated train rail on Manhattan’s lower west side, extending from Gansevoort Street to 34th Street, between 10th & 11th Avenues. Maintained by the non-profit group Friends of the High Line, this organization seeks to preserve the space as one of New York City’s historic structures and create an opportunity to promote art, innovative design, agriculture and more!
    Be sure to stop & check out some of the highlights I’ve included below (High Line Map):
      • 24th Street: Kiss/War Photo

      • 24th Street: Cool Bench (with a view of the Hudson River)

      • 23rd Street: View across the entire city

      • 22nd Street: Colored Art Structure

      • 17th Street: Steps above the Street

      • 17th Street: View the Statue of Liberty

      • 14th Street: Lounge chairs with a view of the Hudson River

      • 14th Street: History of the High Line




  • 5 minutes: Walk to Bakehouse for brunch, located on Horatio Street & West Street

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  • 60 minutes: Enjoy brunch and the view of Hudson River & Park

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  • 10 minutes: Walk to Chelsea Market, located on 9th Avenue between 15th & 16th Streets

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  • 60 minutes: Explore all of the food/clothing/art shops in the market

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  • 5 minutes: Walk to the A/C/E subway at 14th Street & 8th Avenue

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  • 10 minutes: Ride the subway back to Short-Term Stow (Penn Station stop)

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  • 5 minutes: Grab your bags & head to the airport!





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    Tuesday, April 22, 2014

    April 22, 2014: Let’s Celebrate Earth Day!

    In 1970, over 20 million people from universities, schools and communities from around the US came together to celebrate the first official Earth Day. Today, over 192 countries participate in this special day to observe and raise awareness on how we can better serve our planet.

    In the past few months in New York City, I have noticed more and more recycling cans being added to street corners around the city. Perhaps you too have noticed these new green & blue bins. These bins are part of NYC Department of Sanitation’s “Public Space Recycling” program, a way to increase recycling in our city.

    Green Recycling Can: Paper & Cardboard
    • newspapers, magazines, catalogs
    • white & colored paper
    • mail & envelopes
    • paper bags
    • wrapping paper
    • soft-cover books, telephone books
    • cardboard egg cartons/trays
    • smooth cardboard
    • paper cups
    • corrugated cardboard boxes
    Blue Recycling Can: Metal, Glass, Plastic & Cartons
    • metal cans
    • aluminum foil wrap & trays
    • metals caps & lids
    • household metal
    • bulk metal
    • glass bottles & jars
    • plastic bottles, jugs & jars
    • rigid plastic cups & lids
    • rigid plastic food containers
    • rigid plastic non-food containers
    • rigid plastic packaging
    • rigid plastic housewares
    • bulk rigid plastics
    • food & beverage cartons & drink boxes
    Sources:

    In an effort to contribute to this movement, Short-Term Stow has added 2 new bins inside our store:


    By simply depositing items into the correct bins, we can all contribute to bettering the condition of our planet each day!
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    Wednesday, April 9, 2014

    Word Above the Street: The Water Tank Project




    While we should thank Mother Nature for all she provides each day of our lives, April is commemorated as the official “Earth Month” throughout the world. 

    One of the things that many of us take for granted each day is water. We wake each morning, hop in the shower, brush our teeth, fix our coffee and do not give a second thought as to when, where & how we will source our next sip of water. However, for over 1 billion people all over the world, the luxury of clean water is often a major issue leading to illness, poor education, unsanitary conditions, and even death. With the aim of raising awareness of the global water crisis, artist & activist Mary Jordan has enlisted the help of hundreds of artists from across the country to transform 100 of New York City’s water tanks into physical reminders that water is a major problem for many people in the world.

    Have you walked the High Line recently? Or taken a trip on the B/D train into Brooklyn? Perhaps you saw them on your flight into the city. On the rooftops of buildings throughout the NYC area, there are some 17,000 tanks that act as the main source of water for residents, visitors, animals, businesses, etc. These towers provide the vital ingredient that makes daily life sustainable: safe water.

    If you have a chance to visit NYC in the Summer of 2014, take a few minutes, get somewhere you can rise above the chaos that floods the city’s streets each day & take a little time to appreciate this movement and how each one of us can do a little each day to improve water conditions both in our city & across the world. 

    The Water Tank Project
    NYC Summer 2014





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