Date: November, 2010
Where to See Santa in New York City and Brooklyn 2010
by Serena on 11/30/10 | 11 Comment(s)
We are thrilled to be a part of Manhattan Users Guide’s “NYC Bloggers Do the Holidays”! At the end of this post you’ll find a list of all the other fabulous dedicated New York blogs participating. Santa Claus, Old Saint Nick, Father Christmas – whatever you call him it is obvious that this jolly old [...]
Giggle juice included: photo session deal!
by Karen on 11/30/10 | 1 Comment(s)
Is it possible that a photographer can get happy, smiling portraits all the time? Probably not, but Emily DeWan isn’t far off. She seems to get that winning smile (or giggle or guffaw) about 99% of the time. Check out her family portrait above: I don’t know where this ear-to-ear-grinning family is, but I want [...]
Be prepared to blow your budget: book fairs
by Karen on 11/30/10 | 1 Comment(s)
I have been known to blow my whole monthly budget at book fairs- which is why I am particularly concerned that 3 good ones are all coming up around holiday time. I’ll have to hold myself back…. The International School of Brooklyn’s French and Spanish Children’s Book Fair (Friday, Dec. 3rd and Saturday, Dec. 4th) [...]
Parenting: which style is “you”- how to work it out
by Karen on 11/30/10 | 1 Comment(s)
Parenting Team Planning 101 by Alice Kaltman (by the way Alice has her popular talk coming up this Saturday, “To Work or Not to Work” in Boerum Hill. For full details see the bottom of the article) Achieving balance in parenting is one of the toughest aspects of family life. It’s so tough, many parents [...]
Hanukkah Events in New York 2010
by Holly on 11/28/10 | 3 Comment(s)
There is no better city in the U.S. than New York City in which to have the quintessential Hanukkah experience.
The fabulous christmas trees and their lightings in New York 2010
by Karen on 11/28/10 | 2 Comment(s)
There are some spectacular and unique trees to see in Manhattan and Brooklyn. If you have a dinosaur fan, don’t miss the American Museum of Natural History’s dinosaur topiaries or the oragami tree that has ornaments featuring a dinosaur dig. I’ve always loved the Art Tree at the Metropolitan Museum of Art for its miniature [...]
A bit of controversy: a new high school for Brooklyn- but where?
by Karen on 11/26/10 | 0 Comment(s)
Joyce Szuflita, our School Expert, always has the scoop on what’s going on with schools. This week she broke the news on her blog here about a new Millenium II High School for Brooklyn. She is sharing it with us. *Note: The DOE is denying that the new Millenium II HS will be in John [...]
Hidden gems at Walt Disney World
by Karen on 11/26/10 | 0 Comment(s)
If you are going to Walt Disney World for vacation, you might want to check out these “undiscovered” spots that will get you access to the most unique attractions. Do your kids want to have their photos taken with Disney characters? Forget the Magic Kingdom, we have a less crowded option. Have a Star Wars [...]
Hanukkah activities to do at home
by Karen on 11/26/10 | 0 Comment(s)
Hanukkah is one of the most kid-friendly Jewish holidays out there. Filled with fire, fried foods, games, and presents, it’s a kid’s dream. Here are some activities with spinning tops and potatoes to get you started on this year’s celebration. (This post was originally published on Kveller.com- a site with “a Jewish twist on parenting” [...]
Kids Music Listings this Weekend: November 27,28
by Charles on 11/24/10 | 1 Comment(s)
Not surprisingly, there isn’t much music going on this weekend but there is a big show of Dan Zanes and Friends at Williamsburg Music Hall. There are still tickets left and it could be a great way to dance away those pumpkin pies! Saturday November 27th 2:30 pm: It’s Broadway! Featuring Bass Baritone Gunter Stern [...]
Holiday Train Shows in NY
by Karen on 11/24/10 | 2 Comment(s)
You don’t need to be a train buff to want to see one of the holiday train shows. There is something magical about watching trains zip by you, dipping in and out of miniature NY landmarks with dizzying speed. The most beautiful of all the train shows is that at the NY Botanical Gardens. You [...]
Massive recall of Benadryl and Motrin…again (and don’t forget the Rolaids)
by Jill on 11/23/10 | 0 Comment(s)
Can you believe we are facing another recall from McNeil? Remember the last one where more than 40 varieties of Children and Infant’s Tylenol, Motrin, Benadryl and Zyrtec were recalled? This time the recall is for 4 million packages of Children’s Benadryl allergy tablets, 800,000 bottles of junior-strength Motrin caplets, and Rolaids Extra Strength Soft [...]
There’s still time for that holiday portrait!
by Karen on 11/23/10 | 0 Comment(s)
If you are looking for someone to shoot a holiday photo, you still have plenty of time. Brooklyn photographer Niki Broyn knows all about shooting a family portrait: she’s not only been photographing her own four children for the last 15 years, but clients as well. She searches for the moment that reveals someone’s inner [...]
The Nutcracker comes to BAM for a world premiere by American Ballet Theatre
by Karen on 11/23/10 | 1 Comment(s)
Brooklynites don’t have to cross the bridge to see that traditional holiday favorite “The Nutcracker” anymore. The American Ballet Theatre (ABT) is bringing their magical rendition to Brooklyn Academy of Music (BAM) from December 22nd through January 2. This ABT world premiere of the story of Clara and her dreamlike journey has everyone excited and [...]
Hannukkah Gift Guide
by Karen on 11/22/10 | 0 Comment(s)
New online stores, like the new online discount sites, seem to be popping up every day. A lot of them are repeats of the same, but I like Growsup.com that just launched last week. It offers you a customized filter so you can shop by age, gender or whichever child you have saved in their [...]
Hardest person on your shopping list? Have a perfect solution!
by Karen on 11/22/10 | 0 Comment(s)
On your holiday list, who is the hardest person to buy for? I’m going to guess it’s one of these: A) father B) brother-in-law C) tween or D) work colleague. Anyone else I’m missing? I found the perfect gift for both A, B, C and D on my list. The personalized cookie. It was my [...]
A Child Grows Event Picks: Nov. 20, 21
by Karen on 11/19/10 | 2 Comment(s)
1. The best of the best: I have to start my Event Picks with the art show of Fred Tomaselli’s work at the Brooklyn Museum. This is a wonderful retrospective of this artist’s hyper-detailed and beautiful work. My children SCREAMED when they entered into the first room of the exhibition. I mean it. They screamed [...]
Parenting Blog Talk
by Karen on 11/18/10 | 1 Comment(s)
Nighttime Sleep Found Beneficial To Infant Skills (Sixty Second Parent) Holiday Gifts for Kids Wrap Up (Culture Mom) Poll: Are mothers in a prison built by attachment parenting and green living? (Inhabitots) Is attachment parenting a “prison”? (The Juggle) 5 ways to raise a grateful child (Parenting) Rethinking Homework (Teachers Gazette) All natural solutions to [...]
Home Blog Talk
by Karen on 11/18/10 | 1 Comment(s)
Toy Storage Roundup (Ohdeedoh) The Birthday Crown- how to (i make stuff) 7 make-ahead breakfasts (one hungry mama) Cut and Paste (Swiss Miss) Thanksgiving Decorations Kids Can Help Make (Family Education) Purl Soho Felt Birds: DIY Ornament Kits (Apartment Therapy)
Chelsea Days – Day Tripping In Your Own City
by Paula on 11/18/10 | 0 Comment(s)
I couldn’t love Brooklyn more. But lately, we’ve been doing the same things, going to the same old places. To shake things up a little, we decided to sign our daughter up for a Saturday morning class at Chelsea Piers. While we were excited about getting out of our hood’ we had no idea what [...]
Kids Music Listings this Weekend: November 19,20,21
by Charles on 11/18/10 | 0 Comment(s)
Friday November 19th 11:00 am: Weekly Sing-along with Lloyd Miller Lloyd’s energy, humor, and wonderful music always entertains and educates children and adults at his weekly sing-along. Details: Knitting Factory 361 Metropolitan Ave (at Havemeyer St) Cost: $3 5:00 pm: Hip Hop Pajama Party Red Shoes Dance Company has the moves and Caravan of Yogis has [...]
Hilarious vaudeville: Squirm Burpee Circus
by Serena on 11/18/10 | 3 Comment(s)
My father loved vaudeville melodramas and would pantomine for us the part of the villian with the mustache and the damsel in distress with her hair bow. So, it was with excitement that I took my daughter to see a real-life vaudeville melodrama at the New Victory. This family-friendly play is an entertaining tale where [...]
A doula and massage therapist: a fab combo
by Karen on 11/17/10 | 1 Comment(s)
It’s a rarity to find a doula who specializes in pre/postnatal massage, and really, why wouldn’t you want that combination? Imagine: you are in labor, getting massaged alternately by your doula and your labor partner- who has been taught by your doula how to massage you properly. Ahhh…it’s beginning to sound like birthing might not [...]
G & T deadline today and new timelines by DOE up
by Karen on 11/17/10 | 0 Comment(s)
Joyce Szuflita, our School Expert, always has the scoop on what’s going on with schools. Today, Joyce sent timely news about the G & T deadlines and newly published other deadlines. She also breaks any school news on her blog here so make sure you check it out. From Joyce: G&T request for testing ends [...]
Nut-Free Snacks Recipes: A Plan to Get You Through Snack Week
by Stacie on 11/16/10 | 2 Comment(s)
I was recently assigned snack week responsibilities at my Hungry Boy’s school. As you can imagine, I took the call of snack duty very seriously. I made a week long snack plan, making sure that every day’s snack would: * be rich in protein * provide a serving of fruit and/or vegetables * give a [...]
