Date: October, 2010
Brooklyn Blog Talk
by Karen on 10/29/10 | 3 Comment(s)
Open Letter to Parent Haters (Brooklyn Based) Eating and Drinking on Vanderbilt (Brooklyn Based) Marisa Catlina Casey, founder of Starting Artists (Cobble Hill Blog) District 13 Parents Express Frustration to DOE (The Local) Best “Extreme Pumpkin” Display on Bergen Street (Pardon Me for Asking) Relief in Sight:Public Toilet coming to Grand Army Plaza (The Brooklyn [...]
Halloween Weekend: What to do, Where to go!
by Karen on 10/29/10 | 3 Comment(s)
It’s that time of year again: Halloween! Kids of all ages love this holiday (including us parents) and it’s pretty obvious to see why – limitless options for treat or treating, boat loads of candy, dressing up, and the chance to attend some awesome events in Brooklyn. This year, we have uncovered some cool child-friendly [...]
Kids Music Listings this Weekend: October 29,30,31
by Charles on 10/28/10 | 0 Comment(s)
What’s Halloween without music? Bobby Pickett’s Monster Mash and Michael Jackson’s Thriller can set just the right “spooky” mood. This weekend some NY musicians are creating their own spooky mood- from jazz to mariachi to rock and roll! While trolling for treats this weekend, take time out for an auditory treat and check out the [...]
Review: Everyday Athlete- everything rolled into one studio
by Karen on 10/28/10 | 6 Comment(s)
I try to keep my ear to the ground for everything “Brooklyn” and “parenting”, and recently my ear has been buzzing with accolades about Everyday Athlete Studio in Carroll Gardens. My friend/fellow blogger Jesse at Word on Columbia Street raved about it recently and it piqued my interest: Dude Yoga? Mommy Boot Camp with on-site [...]
You can celebrate Halloween Friday too!
by Karen on 10/28/10 | 1 Comment(s)
So, you’re all ready for the weekend with “the” costume and you’ve been prepping for the excitement of Halloween. You might consider starting the celebrating of Halloween early- as in tomorrow! Friday has some celebratory events that you might not want to miss. For a FULL (and I mean FULL!) list of the Halloween weekend [...]
Parenting Blog Talk
by Karen on 10/28/10 | 1 Comment(s)
5 Useful Paint and Playdough Recipes (Sixty Second Parent) Setting Boundaries for Kids Using the iPad (NYC Single Mom) How to turn your mishaps into learning opportunities (parent hacks) Earphones to protect hearing. And possibly, relationships (Cool Mom Tech) Why I haven’t posted today (The Pioneer Woman) * promise you are going to love this [...]
You’ve got kids, right? Don’t forget a will
by Karen on 10/28/10 | 4 Comment(s)
Recently I was telling my friend that the best wedding present we received, (sorry Aunt M), was a session with an attorney to get our wills drawn up. My friend was shocked. “How morbid!” she said. All I can say is “thanks Dad!” It has given us peace of mind as we have had children, [...]
Halloween (tr)Eats- homemade and otherwise
by Stacie on 10/27/10 | 2 Comment(s)
Okay. I’m going to admit something. You’ll likely roll your eyes at me, and that’s okay. I deserve it, but still feel strongly that most Halloween “kids” food is annoying. Case in point: I just spied meatloaf shaped like rats nestled on mashed potatoes and doused with tomato sauce meant to look like blood. Really?! [...]
Veep #14: Sorry for always smelling like coffee!
by Karen on 10/26/10 | 0 Comment(s)
Photographer Sarah Sloboda captures our Veeps - (as in “Vice Presidents” or “VIPS”), featuring a Brooklyn parent - every week for us. If you would like to be featured as a Veep- email us! Here’s a bit from Sarah about the shoot: Neige and I had a great time discussing the woes of New York City living – sirens [...]
Gifted and Talented Info and Deadlines
by Karen on 10/26/10 | 1 Comment(s)
You may already know from our earlier posting that the Gifted and Talented Handbooks are available online, at NYC public schools and from the Borough Enrollment office. Some families have already begun requesting testing. If you haven’t, you still have until November 17, 2010. You have to submit your request online or via mail. In [...]
Recall: Hyland teething tablets with belladonna
by Jill on 10/26/10 | 1 Comment(s)
Fortunately, we have weathered the teething storm at our house, but if you are in the thick of it, please stop using Hyland’s Teething Tablets. The FDA has warned consumers to stop using them and the Standard Manufacturing Company, the product’s manufacturer, has voluntarily recalled the tablets. Consumers are advised to immediately stop using and [...]
Top of the Shop: Mini Max Toys and Cuts
by Tuey on 10/25/10 | 0 Comment(s)
This is the sixth installment of our new feature called “Top of the Shop”. It’s a biweekly look at a shop in Brooklyn and its 2 top selling items and then our favorite 2 top items. I hope that you see some new shops to visit or old shops that you might have forgotten about. [...]
Trick or Treating in Brooklyn
by Serena on 10/24/10 | 5 Comment(s)
Dressing up in costumes and checking out fun Halloween events is definitely a huge part of the holiday in Brooklyn, but let’s face: kids want candy! Here are the best places to trick or treat in the borough. For a list of all the Halloween celebrations going on in Brooklyn, go here. Bay Ridge An [...]
The Switch Witch- what to do with Halloween candy
by Karen on 10/24/10 | 6 Comment(s)
I have NO WILL when it comes to candy- I can’t eat just a teensy bit, I eat an entire bag. So, when it comes to my children, I have allowed only a small level of sugar in their diet- after all, someone needs to take charge of it and who better than the sugar [...]
Shopping Frenzy with daily discount sites
by Jill on 10/24/10 | 2 Comment(s)
“Hurry, hurry. The Plan Toy dollhouse voted Best “blah blah” is on sale for the next 24 hours!!” Since signing up for many of the sites (strictly as research for this article!), my in-box has been filled with spending possibilities. As I scroll through my emails in the morning, I consider the possibilities: a facial [...]
Zoo Zoo: Frees your imagination
by Karen on 10/22/10 | 2 Comment(s)
This is the last weekend to catch Zoo Zoo- and we are tempted to go again before it leaves. It’s that unique. While my daughter chants for the “Angelina Ballerina show one more time”, my son is asking for “Zoo Zoo again.” Why? First, it’s at the New Victory Theater, my favorite childrens’ theater in [...]
Weekend Event Picks: Oct 23, 24
by Karen on 10/22/10 | 0 Comment(s)
Don’t forget to check our Kids Music Listings and our Daily Calendar too! SATURDAY, OCTOBER 23 Saturday, Oct. 23-24 and 30-31 Halloween at the A-Scarium At the Aquarium’s annual Halloween celebration, meet all their sea monsters, and enjoy magic shows, live music, storytelling, pumpkin carving, and crafts activities. Don’t miss their special Halloween 4-D feature, [...]
Parenting Blog Talk
by Karen on 10/22/10 | 1 Comment(s)
Love is Louder (video by a 5 year old girl) The Three Different Kinds of Discipline (Parent Learning Club) Teaching, Learning and Creating the Conditions (The Genius in Children) Graco Recalls (Baby Bargains Book Blog) EvenFlo Maestro car seats (Baby Bargains Book Blog) Pom Pom Fever (ohdeedoh) Seasons in Parenting: The Teenage Years (part 2) [...]
Brooklyn Blog Talk
by Karen on 10/22/10 | 0 Comment(s)
Festival of Children’s Illustrations at BK Public Library (BoCoCaLand) Hundreds Rally in Support of Prospect Park West Bike Lane (Streets Blog) B & B Brings Communal Hospitality to Brooklyn (The Local) Will Mommy Divorce Daddy? (The Brooklyn Paper) Free Yoga, Zumba, Nia at McCarren Park (Brokelyn) Local, Organic, Affordable Food (Brooklyn Based) Kittens & Giggles [...]
Kids Music Listings this Weekend: October 22, 23, 24
by Charles on 10/22/10 | 2 Comment(s)
Friday October 22nd 4:00 pm: Miss Nina Sing-a-long Sing classic children’s songs and books with the effervescent Miss Nina. Details: Birch 7 E. 27th Street (Inside the Gershwin Hotel) Cost: $5/child 7:00 pm: The Alex Levin Trio’s Friday Night Jazz Shows At this weekly jazz jam, children under 16 can bring their own instruments and [...]
Sleep clocks for an early riser (update)
by joy on 10/18/10 | 2 Comment(s)
Update to 2/4/2010 post: Do you have an early riser? Or a child that yells “get me!” at a way-too-early hour in the morning? Sleep clocks might be a good solution for you. We were at our wits’ end when we had a newborn and our 2 year old son was getting up at 4:30 [...]
A paparazzi- worthy farewell to Blue Marble’s Atlantic Ave location
by Karen on 10/18/10 | 0 Comment(s)
Sadly, Brooklyn favorite Blue Marble Ice Cream is closing it’s flagship store on Atlantic Avenue. For the last 3 years, it’s lovely storefront has supplied many of us with award-winning ice cream, a cozy play space and a nice place to sit and have a chat. Blue Marble is planning a farwell fundraiser to their [...]
School FEST: see the schools in 1 place
by Karen on 10/18/10 | 0 Comment(s)
Save the date for Town Square’s SchoolFEST 2010 on Sunday, October 24th (11 am to 3 pm) at John Ericsson MS 126 (424 Leonard Street near Bayard). All schools (day care to high school, private & public) in Greenpoint, Williamsburg, and Bushwick are invited to a single venue to promote their schools and programs to [...]
Day of free soccer with carnival
by Karen on 10/15/10 | 0 Comment(s)
Super Soccer Stars is celebrating their 10 year anniversary this Saturday with a 3 hour event full of activities, demos and food. Though the event is on the Upper East Side, I know a lot of Brooklyn parents know about Super Soccer Stars, whether you have your kids enrolled or you see their t-shirts worn [...]
Halloween in Brooklyn 2010: parades, parties and fests
by Karen on 10/15/10 | 6 Comment(s)
It’s that time of year again: Halloween! Kids of all ages love this holiday (including us parents) and it’s pretty obvious to see why – limitless options for treat or treating, boat loads of candy, dressing up, and the chance to attend some awesome events in Brooklyn. This year, we have uncovered some cool child-friendly [...]
