Times Square Art – The Beginning Of The End Installation with Tips For Those With Kids

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I purposely opted not to enroll Juliet in school on Fridays so we would have the freedom to take long weekend getaways or get to sleep in and enjoy mommy and me city adventures.  This is the last year we will have after all, before she has to attend school regularly M-Fri.  While the weather is still nice here in New York, we like to go out and explore all of New York’s offerings.  There’s so much to see and do and Times Square is one of the many locales that offers so much in terms of attractions, shopping and now art!  I’m excited to share with you some new Times Square art! “The Beginning of the End,” is an interactive and reflective monument in the heart of Times Square’s Broadway Plaza (between 46th and 47th streets).  It asks visitors to “reassess their perspective on an entirely different visual reality, how they see themselves in the environment that surrounds them, and how that relationship changes as the reflections create new visual possibilities.”

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Seeing Times Squares skyscrapers and flashing lights multiplied through all the mirrors was pretty spectacular!  If you’re in the area, you have to see this while you can.  It’s only around for another week (website says it closes down Nov 21st).  Who knows, it might just inspire a little dancing in the streets!

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It encourages even the most jaded New York-ers to look up, and really look around to appreciate the magnificent skyline and energy of the city.  There is art all around us if you really look.  We are so lucky to live in this vibrant place.

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                                                                                                                                                                  Juliet's dress is care of Sprouting Threads

I just wish Cuban artist Rachel Valdés Camejo could see all the joy she brought to the heart of this city through her Times Square art.  It brought smiles and such joy to tourists and NY-ers alike!

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Tips for parents:

  1. Nearby restrooms can be found at McDonald’s across the street
  2. The Disney store (which also has a restroom on the 2nd floor),  and the Hello Kitty TS store are great stops before/after
  3. There are tons of family-friendly restaurants nearby, (Carmine’s for Italian and Ellen’s Stardust Diner for dinner with a show are my top picks)
  4. Dave and Buster’s is at 234 W 42nd St, 3rd Floor
  5. Hershey’s Times Square is at 1593 Broadway
  6. Ripley’s Believe It Or Not! is at 234 W 42nd Street
  7. Midtown Comics is at 200 West 40th Street
  8. You’ll see lots of opportunities to snap photos of your child with costumed characters found along the streets of Times Square (think Mickey, Minnie, Elmo, Hello Kitty and superheroes) but beware, you will be expected to tip!

Where else would you recommend hitting in the heart of Times Square?  And what’s your favorite source of Times Square art?

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Kamik boots and Ice Skating at Chelsea Piers

Juliet has never tried ice skating before so when Kamik invited us to a media event at Chelsea Piers involving complimentary ice skating and family fun, we HAD to go!  Juliet loves ice given her obsession with Elsa and the movie Frozen.  And it is with Elsa in mind that she boldly tried out her skate rentals without fear or hesitation. img_9695

Balancing on skates with a toddler in tow was a balancing act for sure!  Though it was a workout ensuring neither of us broke a leg, I was simply overjoyed to see Juliet braving the ice and taking her first baby steps all over again.  I must admit though that it took us over a half hour to walk over to the ice and skate one circle around the perimeter.    Luckily there was delicious hot chocolate awaiting us as an award hard earned.  Thank you Kamik for ensuring our first ice skating adventure was full of fun and kid-friendly activities!img_9725

We made it!

After the round of ice skating (where thankfully, Juliet neither wiped out nor cried…you never know how things will be with a toddler), Kamik invited us into a private room where arts and crafts, food, raffles and the aforementioned hot chocolate awaited us.  Friends of course made the experience even more memorable!

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We were encouraged to #stepoutside with our newly gifted Kamik boots and pose for photos near the Hudson River and Jersey shoreline.

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Juliet and I were so thankful to receive our brand new boots.  They were SO comfortable and warm!  And with NYC winters being as slushy and cold as they usually are, we expect to get tons of great use out of these!  Even daddy (not pictured) got a pair!

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Inside, we were surprised to find how enthralled the kids were with the Kamik mannequins.  Juliet especially, seemed to have started some sort of strange love affair with the boy in the green coat haha

img_9821 She spent a good 10 minutes here at this display booth interacting with her newfound friend, holding his hand, caressing his coat and offering lots of hugs!  It was hilarious to watch!  To her, the brand (and this boy) were irresistible!img_9792

And her affection didn’t stop there.  When we won the Instagram contest, she happily ran over to meet and greet Otis, a giant otter and Kamik’s adorable mascot.  Here she is plopping a big juicy kiss on his nose.

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I highly recommend Kamik for their durable craftsmanship, weatherproof materials, and stylish options for the whole family.  Get stocked up ‘cuz as they say in Game of Thrones, “winter is coming!”

We were gifted product in exchange for the review but as always all opinions expressed are 100% my own.

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