Date: March, 2010
Yoga Class Prices reduced for Toren Yogis
by Karen on 3/31/10 | 1 Comment(s)
EditBack in February, I wrote about a new yoga location called YogaLocal Studio that had opened up in Fort Greene/downtown Brooklyn. They did a week of free yoga classes for their opening and now they are doing another special: Every class Take your first class for only $10 during the month of April (normally $15 [...]
My favorite fabric store is moving
by Karen on 3/31/10 | 0 Comment(s)
Purl Patchwork in Soho has been my favorite fabric store ever since I moved to NY (going on 10 years now!). I love all their chosen fabrics, from tiny robots on sea blue to bold fuschia polka dots with jaguars. Plus, the women in there can answer any sewing question you have. They have a [...]
The Parenting Re’s
by Karen on 3/31/10 | 0 Comment(s)
Parenting Re’s for Springtime by Alice Kaltman The 70 degree, sunshiny weather of a week past was just a teaser. Clearly the downpours and sub-freezing temps of more recent days are brutal reminders that March is a temperamental month. Still that early promise of spring got me thinking about motivating concepts, all coincidentally beginning with [...]
Top of the Shop: Brooklyn Junior
by Karen on 3/30/10 | 3 Comment(s)
I am starting a new feature – called “Top of the Shop”. It’s a weekly look at a shop in Brooklyn and its 2 top selling items and then my favorite 2 top items. I hope that you see some new shops to visit or old shops that you might have forgotten about. Let me [...]
BBG’s Spring Break- a look at spring!
by Paula on 3/30/10 | 0 Comment(s)
The unrelenting winds may have crushed your last $3.00 street umbrella, but not your soul! Take heart, the forecast is starting to look up and brighter days are indeed ahead! Toss that Maclaren rain cover and your Wellingtons in back of the closet and head out to the Brooklyn Botanic Garden for Spring Break Discovery [...]
New Kids Club with good museum discounts
by Karen on 3/30/10 | 0 Comment(s)
Brooklyn writer, Alison Lowenstein of Brooklyn Baby, has not only come out with a new book: City Kid New York: The Ultimate Guide for NYC Parents of Kids ages 4-12 in the last week, she is now the Ambassador for Channel 13′s new Kid’s Club. She has to be one busy mum! The Club gives [...]
Bklyn Designer showcase and Spring Fling arrive on the same date
by Karen on 3/30/10 | Comments Off Comment(s)
Bklyn Designs, an exhibition of designers of all cool things made and designed in Brooklyn, announced today that it will take place at St. Ann’s Warehouse in DUMBO, Brooklyn, May 7-9. See www.bklyndesigns.com for a complete listing of exhibitors and events. On Mother’s Day, Sunday, May 9, they will have programming dedicated to families and [...]
Babies & Books goes on break and Donate to the library!
by Betsy on 3/29/10 | 0 Comment(s)
Babies and Books at Clinton Hill Library has one last program on Tuesday, April 6 before it returns from break on Tuesday April 27th. Babies and Books at the Clinton Hill Library is an amazing free resource to help get your child interested in reading, learning vocabulary, and enjoying nursery rhymes and music. Babies and [...]
What to do for Spring Recess?
by Karen on 3/29/10 | 0 Comment(s)
It turns out there is a lot to do during Spring Recess (March 29-April 6) in New York. As NYCkidsArts reports, “some museums extend their hours especially for this school vacation time. If childcare is an issue during public school recess, plan ahead and register your child for one of the activity-filled, drop-off programs that [...]
Spotted: On the way to the park
by Karen on 3/29/10 | 0 Comment(s)
This is the second installment of “Spotted!”, a weekly photo digest that features kids’ and parents’ style in one neighborhood of Brooklyn. Editorial comments are mainly the photographer’s, Justine Cooper, but I stuck my 2 cents in too! Janea just coming from a party… Pink and Green: Sidney & Jack 4 y.o. (best friends) Spring [...]
Lice….yes, we have to talk about them
by Jill on 3/29/10 | 2 Comment(s)
So far, we have been lice lucky at our house, but I’m sure our time will come. In the meantime, every time that there is a “sighting” at school, we wait to enter our kids’ classroom while the rubber- gloved teachers root through the kids’ hair….. and the parents chat about nits and chemicals. Secretly, [...]
Little League and T- ball in Brooklyn (and Manhattan)
by Jimmy on 3/29/10 | 4 Comment(s)
Spring means better weather, fewer layers, blooming trees and baseball. That’s right! Baseball season is just around the corner, which means if you’ve waited until now to get your son or daughter on a team, it may be too late. As far as baseball registration goes…to use a baseball metaphor…it’s the bottom of the ninth. [...]
Two summer camp programs for curious, creative minds (discount too!)
by Karen on 3/29/10 | 0 Comment(s)
If you are looking for creative classes and camps for spring and summer, we have new Directory Listings that you need to know about. Curious Jane is for girls entering 2nd – 6th grades. They offer after-school classes and multiple one-week sessions at the best schools around New York City and Philadelphia. In Brooklyn, they [...]
Kids shoe time in the Slope
by Tonya on 3/28/10 | 0 Comment(s)
It’s that dreaded time of year when you have to take the rambunctious toddler shoe shopping. Since Peek-a-Boo Kids on 7th Ave closed, those of us in the south slope are trying to find a new go-to shoe store. A friend suggested Windsor Shoes Too (227 Prospect Park West). I’m really glad she did. It [...]
Alternate Side Parking this week and next
by Karen on 3/28/10 | 0 Comment(s)
Alternate side parking (street cleaning) regulations will be suspended Tuesday and Wednesday, March 30-31, for the first and second days of Passover, Thursday and Friday, April 1-2, for Holy Thursday and Good Friday, and Monday and Tuesday, April 5-6, for the seventh and eighth days of Passover. All other regulations, including parking meters, remain in [...]
What I really wanted to say was “Brownies!”
by Karen on 3/26/10 | 0 Comment(s)
Fellow blogger, April Peveteaux, who is at Cafemom’s blog “The Stir”, was kind enough to do a writeup about my blog. It is under the title “Baby Mama of the Week.” And though that sounds like I did something wonderful to deserve such a title, it’s essentially an interview- but a really fun one at [...]
Listing for Kids Music this weekend! March 26th, 27th, 28th
by Charles on 3/26/10 | 0 Comment(s)
Here’s listing for some great kids music this weekend! (Thank you to The Examiner and Gocitykids.com for listing info.) Friday, March 26th 3:15pm Big Jeff Music Ryder Branch of the Brooklyn Public Library. Midwood. All ages. Free. Saturday, March 27th 11 am Sippy Cups Symphony Space. Upper West Side, Manhattan All [...]
A Child Grows Event Picks March 27th and on….
by Karen on 3/26/10 | 0 Comment(s)
What to do this weekend? Well, there are the numerous egg hunts (button up for brisk weather though), lots of great museum exhibits to see and these…… Highlights: Family Yoga in Cobble Hill Passover Prep at the Children’s Galleries for Jewish Culture The Coney Island Cycle opens with marching band and Brooklyn borough big wigs [...]
Family Flat: 2 BR condo with garden and low maintentance
by Karen on 3/26/10 | 3 Comment(s)
Apartment #1B is a unique, true 2 bedroom condo in Brooklyn’s beautiful Clinton Hill neighborhood. It boasts a spacious layout and a very large private walled garden. Loads of closet space in each bedroom, plus 2 coat closets and a linen closet. Recent kitchen and bathroom renovations, hardwood throughout, bosch stainless dishwasher, free laundry on [...]
New Art Playgroup in Williamsburg
by Karen on 3/26/10 | 0 Comment(s)
Looking for a morning playgroup for your pre pre-school aged kid? The Painted Cloud in Williamsburg has just started one in time for spring. The Art Playgroup : Projects will focus on exploration of materials and actions along with some crafting and construction. At this early age children are very physical, so activities will be [...]
Kids Clothing Swap with book signing and playspace this weekend
by Paula on 3/25/10 | 0 Comment(s)
Nothing says spring like a refill on my Nasonex prescription and an overwhelming desire to GET ORGANIZED. If your apartment is bursting at the seams with clothes and toys your kids have outgrown, swap them out for stuff you need at Nairobi’s Knapsack this Saturday. Gently used infant and children’s clothing sizes 0 to 8 [...]
Are you pregnant? Then here’s your list!
by Jill on 3/25/10 | 0 Comment(s)
You are pregnant and you walk into a baby store for the first time. The first display you see are all those adorable newborn clothes. Then all the cute infant shoes, then all the bottles, breast pump accessories, pacifiers, babyproofing items, toys, monitors……It is overwhelming! The question is: what do you REALLY need to buy [...]
Ergo Carriers on MegaSale
by Karen on 3/25/10 | 0 Comment(s)
Baby Cheapstake posted a VERY welcome post today about a great deal on select color Ergo carriers. Ergo Carriers (one pink, one black- styles pictured above) are on sale on BabySteals.com for $60.50 to $70.50. This is the moment to take the plunge- these carriers are wonderful! Hurry- the deal won’t last for long. Let [...]
How to help your kid have healthy self esteem
by Karen on 3/25/10 | 0 Comment(s)
How to help your kid have healthy self esteem by Donna Fish What parent doesn’t want their kid to feel good about themselves? You know that commercial with the little kid batting the ball saying: “I am the best hitter in the world!” or , “I am the best pitcher in the world!”, with the [...]
Kindiefest coming to Brooklyn
by Karen on 3/24/10 | 0 Comment(s)
Brooklyn has become known for its independent family music scene. Think: AudraRox, Dan Zanes, Astorgrass, Suzi Shelton, Gustafer Yellowgold and Randy Caplan. So, it makes sense that Kindiefest, the international family music conference/festival will take place here from April 30 through May 2. Following two days of talks, panels and showcases around today’s family music [...]
