Hey guys! Happy July! I hope you’re excited about the Fourth, even though I’m kind of sad it doesn’t come prepackaged as an awesome long weekend this year. Personally, July 1 has always been a more meaningful date–my family lived in Canada for a long time and Canada Day was a big deal, plus it’s my baby brother’s birthday! This year we became citizens of the United States just in time for Canadian Independence Day, and my brother turned 21 (Happy Birthday, Dan!), so it was quite a day. I almost don’t need the Fourth, I’ve already had so much excitement…no, I’m kidding. 10000% kidding. It may not be a long weekend, but I’ll take a lazy Wednesday to relax by the pool, bbq some delicious veggies and meats, and watch the fireworks. Before we get to Wednesday though, let’s ring in this brand new month with some cute tweets, some practical tweets, and some sentimental tweets.
Very impt visitor in my office todayinstagr.am/p/MlFtZqGvdE/ — Rachel Blaufeld(@backngroovemom) July 2, 2012
Our deputy editor is raising a farm on her desk, made from stuffed animals, LEGO animals, and other miscellaneous characters. It’s adorable. Which is to say, I strongly approve of this dino visitor.
Sometimes, I really hate being a grown up. — Momo Fali (@MomoFali) June 26, 2012
Co-signed! The life of a toddler often seems much more appealing, but then I remember that I can have ice cream for dinner and it sort of evens out.
Did my duty 2 dispel the myth of the unhelpful new Yorker & helped an aussie tourist find her way to statue of liberty — NYC Single Mom (@NYCSingleMom) June 26, 2012
You win the karma award! I hate the trope of the unhelpful New Yorker…especially because so many are so kind.
You’re welcome. @amommyinthecity Babies in Glasses: 12 Adorable Photos blogs.babble.com/babys-first-ye… via @babbleeditors — Andrea Zimmerman (@azimm) June 25, 2012
THANK YOU. No really, how did you know I needed to see that?!
Val’s Crafty Corner: DIY Colored Cloud Dough! It looks just like ice cream! Thanks Inner Child Fun!… fb.me/29nPUZSbn — Melissa & Doug, LLC. (@MelissaAndDoug) June 29, 2012
I am seriously lobbying to make this a team-building activity for our staff. Will let you know if I succeed.
This truly might be the best graduation gift ever: ow.ly/bTgw2. Incredible planning + love from this proud dad! — Rosie Pope(@RosiePope) June 28, 2012
This is the best graduation gift ever, and this dad wins Best Planner Of The Decade.
I don’t look a day older than when I started do I? ;) RT @NYMetroParents @SavvyMommy Congratulations! What an amazing milestone — Savvy Mommy ® (@SavvyMommy) June 27, 2012
And this savvy mommy wins blogger of the decade! A TV personality, family lifestyle expert, author, Manhattan mom of four, and brand ambassador, Savvy Mommy celebrated her 10th anniversary on June 28. Make sure to congratulate her on the milestone.
Think, imagine, create, invent… use your mind, without fear, like when you were a child. #RonR — Ted Rubin (@TedRubin) June 27, 2012
New month, new motto? I vote yes. Childlike imagination is something that we could all use a bit more.
So @MarthaStewart is a keynote speaker at blogher.Surely she’ll want to have lunch with me after. — The Next Martha (@TheNextMartha) June 27, 2012
Martha meets Martha? I’m in full support of this, mostly because I love when people tweet about meeting their idols. If only Judy Blume would show up at the next blogging conference I’m attending…
How to save on grocery staples -> ow.ly/bJJcE (via @FoxNews) — Daily Parenting Tip (@DailyParentTip) June 29, 2012
Grocery shopping is the single most stressful thing I do all week. I welcome all tips, no matter how small.
We all have the power to change the world, one little girl at a time.shar.es/sUDCd via @sharethis — Lisa Bloom (@LisaBloom) June 29, 2012
LOVE this essay. Cannot wait to read Bloom’s new book, Swagger. How do you speak to your children? We all lead by example, whether we mean to or not.
Happy Canada Day! Here are 10 funny facts about Canada – ow.ly/bUFha — Today’s Parent (@Todaysparent) July 1, 2012
Happy Canada Day! I’m a Canadian and I didn’t even know these facts. Watch out for the snakes in Manitoba and the Ogopogo in British Columbia. Whether you celebrate July 1, July 4, or some other date in July, I hope everyone is excited about the new month. Who knows what summer in New York can bring? I’m ready for anything and everything. Join us on Mondays for more Top Tweets. In the meantime, follow us @NYMetroParents for practical parenting advice, local events in the NY Metro area, exclusive deals and discounts, and occasionally hilarious staff banter. If you want us to consider your tweet for next week, tag it #nymptt; if you see a tweet that deserves a mention let us know.
