Museum of Natural History – Butterfly Vivarium

Hi friends, welcome back! I’ve officially crossed off the first item on my 2026 Bucket List: visiting the Museum of Natural History. Jon and I last went in 2019 and since then they’ve opened a new wing called the Gilder Center for Science, Education, and Innovation. This addition took nine years to complete and opened…

NYC Upper West Side Halloween Decor 2025

Hi friends, welcome back! I’ve got my final neighborhood tour of the Halloween season for you, the Upper West Side. The vibe of this neighborhood seems to be spooky with cobwebs, skeletons, and zombies. There was great participation in the neighborhood and some very creative displays. I always enjoy seeing the giant skeletons while I'm…

NYC Upper West Side Halloween Decorations 2023

Hi friends, welcome back to another spooky tour! While researching festive activities around NYC, I realized I’ve been neglecting the townhomes on the Upper West Side. I always love the over the top decorations on the Upper East Side, but have yet to venture west in October until this year. I scoured the web and…