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One mug, two mug, three mug, four...

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Anyone else have whiplash from this inconsistent weather situation we have going on?!

The rain, the cold, the humidity... who knows what we'll get. It's made it hard to plan a fun walking day anywhere.

Cue a very simple day making pottery in Greenpoint.

​The Loft at Wilcoxson Brooklyn Ceramics is my home away from home. I have never been more excited than when I realized my 3.5 year old is finally old enough to bring along to the studio with me and make her own little mugs.

Getting there: Take the East River Ferry uptown from Wall Street to Greenpoint and then it's a 6 minute walk to the studio

The Slip Casting method is perfect for Little Ones

• There is no scary pottery wheel involved!
• We get a mould that creates a flat rectangle shape, then when it dries enough, we use our hands to manipulate it into a cup like shape
• My Little One did a great job of 'painting' them exactly how she wanted them
• We also used cookie cutters to make letters and shapes to stick on

The best part of this method is that the clay is already colored, so you know exactly what the colors are going to look like before it goes into the kiln.

The studio space is big, bright and full of people creating amazing things. My Little One is now obsessed with joining me in the studio when I go!

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What to eat afterwards...

Something quick: Tacqueria Ramirez - Amazing tacos that are even better than Los Tacos No 1

Something to sit and enjoy: Chez Ma Tante - Finally open again after being shut for building renovations, their pancakes are amazing but I dream of their fries!

Something you know I'm always going to recommend: Taku Sando - I recommend this so many times that I really need to chill a little!

Quick Question

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Anyone interested in meeting for a pottery class together?!

I've been toying with the idea of booking out the studio for fun and host either:

• Mommy and Me Pottery Class on the weekend
• Mommy only Pottery Class during the evening (with wine and treats!)

This is not an ad! Just a Mom trying to find more things to do these days when the weather is so unpredictable.

What we are doing this week...

​Disco Draw at Yu and Me Books​ This one is for us and not the Little Ones. It's a guided live figure drawing session for $45, held at Yu and Me Books in Chinatown. When: Saturday April 12 from 7pm - 9pm ​Link to website (Not an affiliate - Just a fan!)

... One More thing for this week...

​Hayden Planetarium - Passport to the Universe​ I saw this show in my 20's on a really cute date one night! I completely forgot that the planetarium exists until recently. Since my Little One can't go to sleep without her astronaut star projector at night, this may blow her mind! ​Link to website (Not an affiliate - Just a fan!)

... and Another thing we MIght do ...

​Personality Pop-up!​ These kid portraits look amazing and it looks like they're in town April 12-13. You have to reserve a spot ahead of time and the price is pretty expensive for a 15 minute photo shoot! But I'm so tempted.... (... it's $500...) When: Saturday, April 12-13 ​Link to website (Not an affiliate - Just a potential fan - Though I wish I was because it's so expensive!)

Must have for the Masters this weekend...

​Custom Caddie Uniform​ Calling all Golfers! Allegra's Dad discovered Fairway Jockey - a golf company that creates a custom caddie uniform for kids and adults! This is the official bib for the Masters this weekend, so you will be seeing my Little One running around all weekend in this outfit! You can customize it with any name on the back and her Dad was generous enough to make her my little caddie instead of his... for now! ​Link to website (Not an affiliate link - just a fan!)

What saved my sanity this week...

​Snakes and Ladders ​ It's snakes and ladders, not chutes and ladders. It's the Australian in me that refuses to accept any alternative! I forgot how great this game is and how perfect it is to play with Little Ones. ​Link to website (Not an affiliate link - just a fan!)

What we are Reading this week...

​"Interstella Cinderella" - Deborah Underwood" Finally, a version of Cinderella that I can finally get behind. Spoiler - She doesn't rely on a prince... Thank you local Mom, Anna, for recommending this book! ​Link to Amazon (Not an affiliate link - just a fan!)

What I treated myself to this week...

​Nutridrip IV Therapy at Clean Market​ I've walked past the Brookfield location for years and never even considered walking in. This past week I have been insanely dehydrated and really needed a boost so figured I'd give it a try... I think I may be a convert... granted the price tag is a little rough! ​Link to website (Not an affiliate link - just a fan!)

What I really needed this week...

​Champagne Cruz on Instagram​ This past week has been rough and these days, I really need to watch his content to get me through the work day!! Especially as an Elder Millennial *laughs in corporate* ... ​Link to instagram (Not an affiliate link - just a very big fan!)