Genius Gems Debuts STEM-Inspired Play Space in Chelsea

This week's picks for NYC parents from Mommy Poppins. Sponsored Don’t miss [Hip Hop Cinderella]( the must-see new musical for kids ages 7+! Performances are at the New Victory through Feb. 26, with added matinees for winter break week. [Genius Gems Debuts STEM-Inspired Play Space in Chelsea]( [Build larger-than-life Magna-Tile structures and much more at Genius Gems, a brand-new, STEM-inspired play space in Chelsea.] Anyone who’s raised kids in the past decade is likely familiar with Magna-Tiles. And if your house is anything like mine, there are never enough no matter how big your collection. Enter Genius Gems, the long-beloved, [STEM-inspired play space]( that’s been a mainstay in Millburn, New Jersey, since 2018 has just debuted its first NYC location, and its collection of 100,000 (yep, you read that right!) magnetic tiles are just the tip of the iceberg when it comes to fun things to do at this interactive, educational fun zone. We spent an evening building, exploring, and designing in Genius Gems’ new Chelsea location and are already plotting a return visit. Read on for our review of Genius Gems and find more STEM-inspired fun in our [Guide to Science Experiments and STEM](. [Read more.]( [Facebook]( [Twitter]( [Pinterest]( [The Roller Wave Puts a Fresh Spin on Roller Skating with its Brooklyn Pop-Up]( [Strap on your roller skates to hit The Roller Wave, a Black-owned roller skating rink in Brooklyn for a limited time. ] Break out those roller skates because The Roller Wave, a Black-owned roller skating rink, is now open at the Atlantic Terminal Mall in Brooklyn. While there are a number of seasonal [roller skating rinks]( in the city, The Roller Wave is unique because it revives the classic pastime with some modern twists. I visited The Roller Wave roller skating rink on opening weekend with my tween daughter and her friend, and we loved the vibe, music, and overall energy. Read on for all the need-to-know info before you go roller skating at The Roller Wave, and plan your visit soon: It's only open until June 4, 2023. [Read more.]( [Facebook]( [Twitter]( [Pinterest]( [Unique Goody Bag and Party Favor Ideas for Kids' Birthday Parties]( [Skip the candy and the plastic that ends up in a landfill with these creative goody bag and party favor ideas. Photo courtesy of Hannah Rodrigo/Unsplash] A goody bag or party favor is the icing on the cake of a kids' birthday party. But they're also the bane of the party planning parent's existence. No parent wants to give or receive plastic garbage that heads straight to the landfill. The best goody bags contain unique party favors that please both parents and kids. These ideas below hit that sweet spot, and allow you to bring your kiddo's personality or party theme into play, as well. Sometimes, creating the goody bag at the party even becomes one of the party activities. (Score!) Read on for unique ideas to take your little guy or girl’s goody bag from basic to brag-worthy. These aren't the only birthday hints we've got in the bag. In our [Birthday Party Ideas Guide,]( you'll find instructions for [making a pinata at home]( great [cakes for kids' parties]( and even [birthday freebies for kids](. [Read more.]( [Facebook]( [Twitter]( [Pinterest]( Sponsored [92NY Camps]( offers active, creative, and fun summer experiences for campers ages 3-13. Options include traditional day camps and summer intensives. Scholarships are available. ❤️ BEST OF FEBRUARY ❤️ [19 Top Indoor Play Spaces]( A day indoors is a lot of fun at these local romper rooms. [Read More >]( ❄️ SEASONAL GUIDE ❄️ [Winter Fun Guide]( Skiing, snow tubing, & more winter fun...all in one convenient guide! [Read More >]( ❤️ BEST OF FEBRUARY ❤️ [11 Kid-Friendly Coffee Shops]( These local shops pack a caffeinated punch, plus eats and treats for kids to boot. [Read More >]( ❤️ BEST OF FEBRUARY ❤️ [Indoor Swimming Pools in NYC]( We found a handful of indoor pools in New York City where families can swim for the day. [Read More >]( ❤️ BEST OF FEBRUARY ❤️ [Museum Memberships in NYC]( Enjoy the fun, and the savings, with memberships to these NYC children's spaces. [Read More >]( Copyright © 2023 Mommy Poppins, All rights reserved. You are getting this email because you subscribed to our newsletters on MommyPoppins.com Our mailing address is: Mommy Poppins 511 Avenue of the Americas #504New York, New York 10011 [Add us to your address book]( Want to change how you receive these emails? You can [update your preferences]( or [unsubscribe from all Mommy Poppins emails](. [Instagram]( [Facebook]( [Pinterest]( [YouTube](