New and exciting things are happening fast here at New York Chica but I’m not complaining. This week I’m happy to announce that yours truly has been selected as an MVP Generation Go Ambassador by MVP Healthcare in the NorthEast.
Let me explain what that is. MVP Generation Go program was formulated to help families get up, get outdoors and 
active and most importantly, live well. As an MVP Generation Go Ambassador (along with 7 other Northeast bloggers), I will post weekly on topics ranging from community to creative recreation.
On top of posting weekly on various topics, all of the ambassadors will be giving away a $50 Visa gift card EVERY WEEK sponsored by Kids Fun Plaza! I know how much you all love giveaways and I have to say I love to host them too! So don’t forget to check my blog every week for new posts and a chance to win a $50 Visa gift card.
For more information on the program, you can visit MVP Generation Go on Facebook and “Like” them to see what’s going on every week. You can also check out the other ambassadors as well. If you’re on Twitter, make sure you follow them at @MVPGenerationGo and follow the hashtag #GenerationGo too.
I live in New York, obviously. My blog’s name says it all. I was born in Manhattan, raised in the Bronx and when I was married, I moved to Yonkers. It wasn’t until we had two kids in tow that we decided to move to the Hudson Valley to buy a house. We both had the dream of becoming homeowners and the only way for us to make that dream come true was to move an hour and a half away from the city.
Ten years later, we don’t regret making that big move. We love where we live and the schools are fantastic. There are tons of things to do in our community so one is never bored. Things like fairs, car shows, parks and local museums, there’s something for everyone in the whole family.
There’s a local park that we love to visit especially. It’s called Bowdoin Park. It overlooks the Hudson River and every few minutes you can hear the Metro-North and Amtrak trains pass through.
Bowdoin Park is a 301 acre park located on the banks of the Hudson River in the Town of Poughkeepsie, NY on Sheafe Road. It’s a wonderful place to have picnics, play soccer or just relax while the kids are cooling off at the play fountains. There’s even a 4-mile trail that is well-maintained by the park staff.
It’s our favorite because not only is it free, it’s close-by and it’s peaceful.
“Supporting one’s home community is very gratifying,” says Pete Bardunias, President/CEO of the Chamber of Southern Saratoga County. “Especially in a state like New York, where exciting, undiscovered treasures are all around us. From hidden remnants of canals, historic farms and museums, waterways, mountains and open space, to modern centers of industry and shopping convenience, we’ve got it all within a very short distance from home – it’s the best reason for thinking and buying local!”
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Every saturday morning (11am) I wake up and take the B68 down to Midwood area and goto Di Fara’s pizza place. MY FAVORITE pizza place in all of NYC.
It is true that you have to wait extra long for even just a slice. The old guy from italy that owns the place takes his time making the pizza.. but when they are on your plate, they look absolutely breathtaking.
And they taste even better.
We have some beautiful playgrounds and parks about 30 minutes away from our home. They’re always worth the drive. The kids have a great time.
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My favorite place is the local arboretum. Its a great place to walk with the kids. There are trees to climb, so many places to explore, and birds including peacocks walking around. Audreys favorite thing is to sit by the pond and have all the ducks and turtles come over to her.
Oooh, we have several! We do love going to our local park though! The kiddos can play on the playground, build all kinds of fun stuff on the beach, swim, run & just have fun. There’s also a walking trail (1 mile around) that goes through the woods, by the river. It’s so beautiful. =)
We also go to the same park sometimes to let the kids “golf-ball hunt”. Lol. Or to catch fireflies! (We loooove fireflies!)
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Lake Calhoun is one of the places we visit often, it’s a great place to exercise, have family time together.
Congrats! This looks great – I will have to check that park out 🙂
We are always looking for different places to go.
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We enjoy going to a local park (Metro Beach). We enjoy picnics, beach and walking.
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theres a local lake near by that we like to take walks around and they always have events going on
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I love to go to Lake Lanier in GA because it has so much to offer besides camping and fishing it also offers picnic areas and a beach to swim and walking trials.
This may not be quite what you had in mind, but my favorite place to go is the banks of the Mississippi River. Old Man River is practically right in my backyard, and I just love sitting on the bank watching the flotsam and jetsam heading for New Orleans and the Gulf, dreaming about days gone by.
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good for you for loving your community. i’m having a really hard time with mine, even after being here 5 years…. no hay mucho que me interesa… which is a big prob in liking where you are. congrats on the gig!!
It took me awhile too girl but we love it now! Thanks 🙂
One of my families favorite places to go is our local Drive-In, The Ozoner in Broadalbin! It’s fun because we can all sit outside together as a family with blankets & chairs, watch two movies, bring different things to snack on, etc! Plus the kids love it because they get to stay up past their normal bedtimes! 🙂
We love going to the Buckner park here in Tennessee.
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