Shopping: Kids’ Kitchen Gear

With Thanksgiving right around the corner, get little ones excited about helping out with cooking and baking with these just-for-kids kitchen picks!

Plus, for more Thanksgiving-themed gifts and gear (for the whole family), check out our Thanksgiving 2014 Gift Guide HERE!

Kids Deluxe Decorating Kit
Allow your children to enjoy the art of decorating baked goods this Thanksgiving. This kid-friendly decorating kit from Williams-Sonoma includes, two plastic squeeze bottles, one steel star tip, one steel basketweave tip, one wide nylon brush, one narrow nylon brush, and one double-headed silicone spatula. $19.95, williams-sonoma.com
The Kids’ Holiday Baking Book - 150 Favorite Dessert Recipes from Around the World by Rosemary Black
Check out some of Rosemary Black’s special Thanksgiving treat recipes in her new book, The Kids’ Holiday Baking Book - 150 Favorite Dessert Recipes from Around the World. This cookbook is specifically geared towards baking with children and will be fun for the whole family this holiday season! Recipes include, cupcakes, cookies, brownies, pies, and so much more! $7.99, amazon.com
Thanksgiving Pilgrim Cookie Cutter Set
Give all your favorite cookie recipes a Thanksgiving touch with these pilgrim cookie cutters from Fancy Flours Inc. Kids will love watching their favorite treats turn into life with options of both male and female pilgrims. In addition have your kids decorate each cookie and make them their own! $10, fancyflours.com
Chef’s Hat for Kids
Let the kids help with preparing the feast this Thanksgiving. Every child will feel like a chef in one of For Small Hands’ chef hats especially for kids! $10.95, forsmallhands.com
Do it Yourself Thanksgiving Hand Towel
Make decorating your kitchen this Thanksgiving a fun crafting activity for kids. With no sewing involved, these homemade hands towels are easy to make. You can also reuse them every year or send them out as Thanksgiving gifts for the family! crazylittleprojects.com
Piggy Utensils
With these piggy cooking utensils, you'll have kids begging to help out with cooking tasks. Complete with a whisk, mixing spoon, spatula, and more, this set is all you need for a super-fun baking experience. $15.75, fab.com
Garden Sandwich Cutters
Encourage kiddos to help out with preparing their lunches for school with these sweet sandwich cutters from Williams-Sonoma. $19.95, williams-sonoma.com
Kids Thanksgiving Aprons
Check out some of Zazzle Inc’s cute Thanksgiving aprons made especially for kids. Everyone will want to help prepare this year’s Thanksgiving feast with these on! $16.95- $23.9, zazzle.com
Quick Pop Character Tool Kit
Though the weather outside is getting awfully cold, kids still love a good popsicle. Teach kids that a treat tastes much better when you prepare it yourself! This popsicle making kit from Williams-Sonoma lets you make pops with funny faces embedded--so fun! $14.95, williams-sonoma.com
Sushi Roll Maker
In NYC, even young children are familiar with cuisines like sushi. Take the culinary trend home with this fun makki-roll maker from Japan Trend Shop. japantrendshop.com
Circus Waffle Maker
Who doesn't love waffles? Add some kid-friendly fun to your family brunch with this waffle-maker from Fab.com that whips up treats in circus animal shapes. $16, fab.com
Retro Kitchen for Kids
This classic kitchen play-set from Pottery Barn Kids is great for getting the kitchen inspiration flowing in little ones--and for keeping the cooking fun going after the cookies come out of the oven! $259-699, potterybarnkids.com

Belle da Costa Greene: A Librarian's Legacy

The Morgan Library &amp; Museum will present a major exhibition devoted to the life and career of its inaugural director, Belle da Costa Greene (1879&ndash;1950). Widely recognized as an authority on illuminated manuscripts and deeply respected as a cultural heritage executive, Greene was one of the most prominent librarians in American history. The exhibition will trace Greene&rsquo;s storied life, from her roots in a predominantly Black community in Washington, D.C., to her distinguished career at the helm of one of the world&rsquo;s great research libraries. Through extraordinary objects―from medieval manuscripts and rare printed books to archival records and portraits―the exhibition will demonstrate the confidence and savvy Greene brought to her roles as librarian, scholar, curator, and cultural executive, and honor her enduring legacy.

Laurissa Jane Music

Laurissa Jane Music Studio is a dedicated institution that offers a solid foundation for students to explore the captivating world of music and arts. With experienced instructors, we offer private and group lessons in piano, voice, and guitar, for all ages and skill levels. We provide year-round training for renowned programs such as NYSSMA (New York State School Music Association) and ABRSM (Associated Board of the Royal Schools of Music). LJMS runs an annual Summer Musical Theatre Arts Program from July-August which offers a creative environment for young individuals with a passion for acting, singing, and dancing. We are proud to serve the vibrant communities of Jamaica Queens and can also provide classes virtually. At LJMS, we firmly believe in the transformative power of the arts. Call us today!

Steps on Broadway Youth Programs

<p class="m_6201101365486487057m_1751229968981391907gmail-m-6447730382188674378msonospacing" style="color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small; background-color: #ffffff;">For 40 years, the Youth Programs at the internationally celebrated Steps on Broadway have nurtured young dancers, ages 18 months to 18 years.&nbsp; Whether seeking a fun dance experience or comprehensive pre-professional training, there is a program suited for everyone.&nbsp; Classes include ballet, tap, jazz, theater dance, hip hop, contemporary, modern, pointe and more.&nbsp; Taught by a faculty of internationally-recognized concert, ballet, Broadway and celebrated guest artists, every student is encouraged to discover their artistic uniqueness, deepen their passion for the art form, while growing as dancers and individuals.&nbsp; Classes are offered throughout the academic year and summer. First Steps (ages 18 mos &ndash; 5 yrs) Kids &amp; Teens (ages 6-18 yrs) Pre-Professional Program (ages 7-18 yrs, by audition only)