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My wife was one of the great Halloween costume creators (and wearers) of her era, but in the last decade she's transferred a lot of that creativity onto our children, naturally. This year our 7-year-old son resisted. He plays lots of baseball so we came up with the idea of a zombie baseball player. Adam resisted. Rebecca made a wonderfully bloodied and mucked up uniform. Adam resisted. She gave him deathly makeup. Adam resisted. Finally, he started crying and storming around, shouting for all to hear: "I don't want to be zombie Adam! I wanted to be normal Adam!" You know what? It worked! Normal Adam had a very happy Halloween.
--Eric Messinger emessinger@manhattanmedia.com
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*If you're in birthday party planning mode, have we got a package for you. Here are some of our most resourceful articles to help you better plan and prepare: a big list of wonderful birthday theme ideas, from science experiments to Broadway-themed entertainment; a hilarious but helpful list of party mishaps; ideas for how to share the gift-giving spirit with your kids through charity donations; a special story about a cooking party for kids that any foodie family will love; and a senior educator's reflections on how to party plan with perspective while keeping age in mind. Plus, a comprehensive birthday resources guide!
*The legend of Harry Potter lives on! If you're a Potter fan (or enjoy a good sports match), you don't want to miss the Quidditch World Cup V. On November 12-13, Randall's Island will host over 2,000 broom-riding athletes from 100 international teams. The weekend extravaganza will feature live music from Wizard Wrock bands, a half-time show, circus performers and improv comedians, live owl demonstrations, wizard gear for sale and more. Vendors will be dishing out turkey legs, Bertie Botts beans, Butterbeer and other wizardly grub. For your chance to win free tickets, click here!
*Popular new-parent website StrollerTraffic will soon have a new sibling, ScooterTraffic, a weekly email and website for city families with kids ages 3-5. Debuting next Wednesday, November 9, ScooterTraffic will keep parents posted on the latest developments and trends in the world of the preschool set. Its national edition (via email on Wednesdays) will offer tips on everything from the best educational toys to entertaining kids in the backseat, while the NYC edition (due in January) will round up local news. Sign up at scootertraffic.com to receive the premiere email!
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*For families who are looking to find the right day camp or sleep-away camp for their child, there's nothing like New York Family's camp fairs to help you discover a range of options. Produced with the American Camp Association of New York and New Jersey, the camp fairs are free, fun (children are welcome) and incredibly helpful, allowing you to meet directors from many different kinds of camps. Upcoming fairs are on Saturday, November 12 on the Upper East Side and Sunday, November 13 on the Upper West Side. REGISTER NOW at newyorkfamilycamps.com to secure your participation in any camp-related giveaways and a family vacation raffle.
*Speaking of all things camp-related...Free Seminar: How to Find the Right Camp? The best first step to getting good matches for your child is to speak to a camp advisor like Renee Flax of the American Camp Association. New York Family is sponsoring a free seminar with Renee at Azure next Tuesday, November 8 from 6 to 8 pm (333 East 91st Street). LIMITED SEATING, RSVP NOW at RSVP@hundredstoriespr.com or call (212) 570-2700. For more information, please contact Jasmin Freeman at (646) 442-1662 or email jfreeman@manhattanmedia.com.
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Joy of Shopping
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*How many pairs of jeans does one parent really need? To answer this and other burning denim questions, see what models-turned-restylists Beckie and Martina have to say on our Joy of Shopping blog. Jeans shopping is much easier than you think!
*From the man who coined the phrase "bad hair day" comes a new line of products for infants and babies. PK Baby's ultra mild Philip Kingsley Baby Shampoo and Body Wash has chamomile extract, amaranth protein, and was designed to stay on the scalp and not run down into baby's eyes. $28.85, philipkingsley.com
*Collect recipes in your own way with Rifle Paper Co.'s heirloom recipe card box. Complete with a full set of dividers and index cards, this locally-made wooden box will add a touch of homespun charm to any autumnal décor scheme. $138; riflepaperco.com
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The Week at NewYorkFamily.com
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*Remember Tetris? The novelty video game has been transformed into a tabletop pastime for the whole family. It's great for groups  6-years-old and up, and we have 3 Tetris Link games to give away! Send us an email with the subject line "Tetris" and be sure to include your contact information and address. Deadline to enter is Wednesday, November 9.
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*Are you fabulous and pregnant in NYC? VPE Vinnie Potestivo Entertainment is seeking the pregnant elite of NYC for the second season of BRAVO's hit show, Pregnant in Heels. Let pregnancy guru and maternity expert Rosie Pope help you navigate the ins-and-outs of living a pregnant life the luxurious way. To attend a casting call, go to Three Little Birds this Friday, November 4 from 12-2pm. For more information, click here.
*Thanks to The New York Times' Kids' Night On Broadway (KNOB), from February 5-9, kids ages 6-18 can enjoy more than 20 participating Broadway shows for free with an accompanying full-paying adult. Tickets went on sale just yesterday, but are expected to go fast! Participating shows include The Phantom of the Opera, The Lion King, Wicked and Mary Poppins. You can purchase tickets on the official KNOB website or visit The Broadway Concierge & Ticket Center inside the Times Square Visitor Center. For more information, visit kidsnightonbroadway.com.
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