Zach’s Miami Basketball Birthday Party

Do you remember your birthday parties during the elementary school years? I have a vivid memory of a pool party at my house in the second grade. The decorations, my parents singing, and my whole class was invited. The “Splish and Splash” clowns did pool games, there was face painting and a music session. I […]

Our Morning Routine as a Family of Five

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I always wonder how everyone else makes it through the morning scramble. So, here I am being vulnerable and sharing first how I make it through. If you’re new here, welcome! I am Jamie, and I’m the founder of Jam With Jamie – a children’s music entertainment & education company. Most of the time, you […]

Valentine’s Day Celebration Ideas for Your Family

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Valentine’s Day is one of those holidays that can easily slip by for us busy parents. I find if you can grab gifts and a few decor supplies the first few days of February, you can pull it off without much planning. I also love a good element of SURPRISE. Especially, for your significant other. […]

Leaning into Joy With Small Moments

Jamie Kolnick, founder of Jam with Jamie childrens music company with sunglasses on hanging out the window of a taxi cab in new york city

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Our homes are where our families begin. Where we retreat to, learn from each other, and exist as our most vulnerable selves. For 2023, I am not on some sort of organization conquest, but I AM setting up my home to have as many happy, healthy, small and joyful moments! Here are the products […]

Puerto Plata Family Trip

We ended 2022 and rang in the new year on a family trip with friends! A local photographer where we stayed, Manuel Reyes, took these amazing pics! Highly recommend doing a family photoshoot when on vacation. As parents, we work so hard to plan and pay for a trip for our families… getting professional pics […]

Jamie’s Ultimate Holiday Gift Guide

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Gift-giving is one of my love languages, so naturally this time of year is one of my favorites. The process of finding a perfect gift and then giving to a recipient brings me so much joy!  Which is why I am so excited to share this comprehensive gift guide – to help with anyone on […]

Zoey’s 1st Birthday party

There was a time 15 years ago, pre-kids when I had just started Jam with Jamie and I truly did not understand why parents would throw their kids a big first birthday. “They’re one,” I thought… “One! They barely know how to hold a spoon, why do they need a big party?”  I remember walking […]

4 ways to bring music into your home

People will often ask me, “when is a good time to introduce my baby to music classes?” I am a big believer in introducing your kids to music classes as soon as you are ready to get out. But let’s be honest, even getting out of pajamas when you have a 2 month old is a […]

10 delicious family-friendly outdoor restaurants: NYC Edition

10 delicious family-friendly outdoor restaurants: NYC Edition

We’re back with a 2nd edition of family-friendly restaurants..this time we’re going to the Big Apple!  Below I highlight ten great kid-friendly outdoor restaurants to visit while in New York City. Some are popular family restaurants, but others are hidden gems that as former local residents my family and I enjoyed throughout the 5 boroughs. […]