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Top Ten List Posts From 2010

1/7/11 - By Anna Fader

I love lists. So neat, so handy, so easy to read. And I love sharing our lists with you. Sometimes I think I started Mommy Poppins, just so I could share my information organizing manias with other people. And list posts have been some of the most popular posts on Mommy Poppins. Of course, 100 Things to Do with Your Kids Before They Grow Up, my mega-list, is kind of the flagship post of the site, but we have had some other great lists too from where to get the best hot chocolate to what to do on a staycation. Here are my top ten list posts of 2010:

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I just did this one recently, but it's already a favorite (of mine anyway).

18 Indoor Public Gardens and Plazas
I love stumbling upon public places. They're never advertised, just there for whoever finds them. It always feels like you've discovered some secret place. This list will help you stumble a little more accurately.

Hot Chocolate Crawl Series for Manhattan, Brooklyn and Queens
22 perfect places for hot cocoa in Manhattan, 13 in Brooklyn and 5 in Queens. It's not just about the chocolate, but the experience.

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We have lots of great party ideas posts, but I love this one because Stephanie stoically sufered through dozens of little kid birthday parties and gives you her first hand scoop on which ones were the best. Priceless.

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Some of our best posts are inspired by you. This huge list of places to get away for the day covers many of our favorites and some hidden gems too.

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I love this post where Stephanie digs up all the other cool, fun things you can do in Central Park.

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Another reader generated post, this huge list includes inspiration for family friendly vacation planning from places around the corner to around the globe.

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We pull this list out every time we need to make home feel a little less homely. These great ideas turn NYC into a wonderland of fun.

Bonus: 99 Sensory Activities for Any Child
This is an older post, but it remains a favorite. So many great ways to engage with your child, whether they have sensory issues or not.

I can't wait to see what we come up with this year!

About the Author

Anna Fader

Founder of Mommy Poppins

A fourth-generation Brooklynite, Anna started Mommy Poppins in 2007 to help families find the best things to do with kids in NYC, with a particular emphasis on sharing activities that are free, affordable, and enriching. The site, used by millions of families, has grown to become the ultimate resource for parents in the major US cities, plus travel guides for 100s of destinations.

Anna is a believer in the magic of summer camps, traveling with kids, and that you can raise kids on a budget and still have a rich life full of amazing memories. Anna's first Mommy Poppins book, The Young Traveler's Journal and Activity Book, published in 2025 and co-written with her daughter, Amelia Eigerman, brings that ethos to life, in addition to this website.

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