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Anna Fader

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Founder & CEO of Mommy Poppins
Anna was born in Park Slope, spent her early years in the West Village. By the time she graduated high school, she had lived in 4 of the 5 boroughs. Growing up in NYC in the '70s meant the streets were her playgrounds. Museums and avant garde music venues were the kid-friendly activities. And living downtown taught her the importance of creating community for families in NYC.

Now, raising her own two children in the city, she tries to create the same sense of magic and community she felt growing up, despite today's more commercialized version of kid-friendly New York.

She started Mommy Poppins in 2007 to share a more artsy, educational, uncommercial, community-oriented vision of raising kids in New York City. Today Mommy Poppins is relied on by millions of families as the authority on the best things to do with kids beyond New York City: from Boston to Philly, Los Angeles, Houston and travel guides for dozens more cities and destinations.

Latest posts by Anna

New Event: Pose for a Portrait with Live Baby Chicks at Big Apple Portraits

Anna Fader's picture Submitted by Anna Fader on Thu, 02/28/2013 - 10:00am

Two years ago, we discovered Portraitbug and its adorable photo sessions, which inspired us to offer a great deal on Easter portraits. It was hugely popular—I even went with my family. The photos we got from that shoot are some of the best I have of my kids, both the ones with the chicks and without.

While Portraitbug has closed, most of the staff has moved to Big Apple Portraits, which offers the same great quality and value just a few blocks away. So I'm thrilled to partner with Big Apple Portraits this year to offer Live Baby Chicks Portrait Sessions at our upcoming Mommy Poppins special event.

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3 Super Cool Science Camps I Want to Go To

Anna Fader's picture Submitted by Anna Fader on Sun, 02/24/2013 - 5:04pm

 

A science summer camp is a great way for kids to learn about science from real life experiences, rather than text books. We've found three fantastic science camps that teach kids science through real-life experiences that are so cool I want to go!

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Join Us on Presidents' Day for a Creative Batik Bash at Hiho Batik

Anna Fader's picture Submitted by Anna Fader on Mon, 02/11/2013 - 10:00am

Everybody had so much fun at our recent New York Kids Club event that we knew we had to do another gathering soon. And with the Presidents' Day school holiday coming up next week, it seemed like a great time for another fun meet-up for NYC families at one of the coolest creative spots we know: Hiho Batik.

We reviewed Hiho Batik back in October soon after it opened in Park Slope, and we really loved what we saw. Now we're partnering with the batik boutique/DIY design studio to create a special event that will be fun for kids of all ages as well as their grown-ups.

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Things to Do On Your Snow Day in New York City

Anna Fader's picture Submitted by Anna Fader on Fri, 02/08/2013 - 4:00pm

Since Winter Storm Nemo decided to hit us at the end of the week, we don't have to worry about school being canceled. Still, Saturday, February 9 certainly won't be a normal, run-of-the-mill day. Already several places have announced special snow day activities, including a snowman showdown, a snow sculpting contest and fun in NYC parks.

Read on to hear about these snow day specials, plus we've got the inside scoop on favorite sledding hills, a hot chocolate festival, snow painting and other winter fun.

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Spot Seals and Exotic Birds on a NYC Audubon Winter EcoCruise

Anna Fader's picture Submitted by Anna Fader on Thu, 01/31/2013 - 10:00am

In NYC, it's easy to forget that there is wildlife living amongst us. And I'm not talking about rats, alligators in the sewers, escaped tigers or even backyard chickens. There are eagles and Red-tailed Hawks, raccoons and even the occasional coyote.

Jamaica Bay Wildlife Refuge is great for bird-watching and the Alley Pond Environmental Center will introduce you to creatures living in our wetlands. And now there's a fun new way to discover even more hidden wildlife on a NYC Audubon Winter EcoCruise.

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If You Have Kids, You Need A Will: Our Giveaway Can Help

Anna Fader's picture Submitted by Anna Fader on Wed, 01/30/2013 - 10:00am

From those first anxious weeks of infancy to the first day of kindergarten and beyond, it seems like there's no end to things for parents to worry about. With all that worrying about our kids, it's easy to forget to take care of the things that will really protect our families should the worst occur. Making sure you have a will is one of them.

You may think that estate planning is only for the rich, but a will protects more than just wealth. If you are a parent, having a will should be a priority. Laura Fischer is a lawyer working in Manhattan and Brooklyn who specializes in helping families create wills, so you can stop worrying and just get it done. I asked her to share important information about why every parent should have a will and what specifically to put in it. Plus, she is giving away a free Family Estate Planning Package (valued at $1,000) to one lucky reader. Read on to find out more and get this chore off your to-do list.

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You're Invited to Our Free Healthy Family Fun Event

Anna Fader's picture Submitted by Anna Fader on Thu, 01/24/2013 - 10:00am

This event has reached capacity but don't worry, we'll be hosting additional events soon! Since 2007, we've been telling you about the best things to do and places to go with kids in NYC. Starting this year, we're doing one better: We're planning a series of live events for families at our favorite New York City spots, and our first one is coming up next Friday, February 1 at New York Kids Club.

Join us for a few hours of fun at one of the best places for kids to get their ya-yas out: New York Kids Club. This is a free event but reservations are required. Space is very limited and we expect the event to fill up quickly. But don't worry: We'll be organizing many more events over the next few months. Following us on Facebook is a great way to make sure you get early notification of an upcoming event.

Read on for additional details and RSVP now.

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Restaurants Near the 9/11 Memorial to Eat at with Kids

Anna Fader's picture Submitted by Anna Fader on Thu, 01/17/2013 - 11:00am

Ground Zero has become a must-see destination for many families visiting NYC. Making a visit to the 9/11 Memorial Museum meaningful for children may be challenging, but finding a decent place to eat nearby is even more so. Besides all the construction still under way, the neighborhood lunch spots mainly cater to office workers from the Financial District so there are a lot of fast-food chains and delis with limited seating.

If you are heading up to Tribeca afterward, you'll find many family-friendly restaurants but in the immediate vicinity of the World Trade Center site, options are a more limited. Luckily, I know the area well and can give you the inside scoop on where to look for the best inexpensive kid-friendly restaurants and eats near Ground Zero.

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