Indoor Play Areas in Queens and Brooklyn

Posted on August 13, 2025 by mlenoach

Here are some indoor play areas/activities that are fun to try when you want to beat the heat (or cold), when it rains, or just for fun.

Twinkle Playspace in Williamburg

PLAYDAY in Long Island City – heavy on art classes vs playground. We attended a birthday party, but they have so many cool offerings: bookmarking, cartooning, collage creations, fashion design, painting and drawing, and printmaking.

Dream City in Forest Hill

Puzzles in Astoria – have seasonal special events, snapology, STEM based and sensory activities.

Maxine’s Baptism and Pre-K Graduation Party

Posted on August 6, 2025 by mlenoach

On Saturday, we celebrated my daughter’s baptism and Pre-K graduation. The baptism was held at St. Joseph’s Roman Catholic Church in Astoria, and the after-party/reception was at Astoria World Manor. We were truly blessed to have so many people celebrate with us.

Celebrating Dad

Posted on July 24, 2025 by mlenoach

Today is my Dad’s 83rd birthday!

We went to London Lennies, one of our favorite restaurants, to celebrate.

Celebrating on the Hornblower Atlantica

Posted on July 22, 2025 by mlenoach

I celebrated my cousin’s 40th birthday on the Hornblower Atlantica this past Saturday. It was so much fun! We had the whole boat to ourselves. She had a package with drinks, hors d’oeuvres, and a buffet. She also had a fun DJ. The best part was catching Manhattan’s Hudson and East River views.

2025 Summer Bucket List

Posted on July 6, 2025 by mlenoach

I had so much fun creating a bucket list last year that I knew I wanted to do it again this year. Aiming for a blackout, let’s go summer!

My 4th of July

Posted on July 4, 2025 by mlenoach

Can’t complain, I had a very low-key 4th of July.

Filled with

and fireworks 🎆.

Happy 4th

Posted on July 4, 2025 by mlenoach

It’s a strange time right now in the USA, but we need to celebrate where we can.

North Fork Wine Tour

Posted on June 17, 2025 by mlenoach

This past Saturday, I joined the New York Junior League’s Travel & Culture affinity Group and explored North Fork’s beautiful wine country. We had curated tastings led by a professional sommelier at Jamesport Vineyards and Sparkling Pointe. We also stopped at the famous Briermere Farm Stand.