Date: November, 2011
NY Times, WNYC Will Present Event on School Choice
by Karen on 11/29/11 | 0 Comment(s)
On Thursday, December 8, SchoolBook, a collaboration between The New York Times and WNYC, will present a live Town Hall event on school choice. WNYC’s Brian Lehrer will host a panel discussion featuring NYC Schools Chancellor Dennis Walcott. The event will focus on how to navigate the public school system and make the best choices [...]
Free Mammograms This Weekend In Brooklyn
by Karen on 11/29/11 | 0 Comment(s)
If you have been putting off scheduling a mammogram, I’m right there with you. It took me a year to finally bite the bullet and do it- and I am happy to report- it didn’t hurt one bit- I just felt smushed! This weekend you have the opportunity to get that postponed mammogram done and [...]
Shop Local: Craft Fairs and Holiday Markets in Brooklyn
by Serena on 11/29/11 | 0 Comment(s)
With all of the craziness that comes with Black Friday, Cyber Monday and deals flooding our inboxs, we are so happy that Brooklyn offers a bit of calm from the sea of commercialism. Thanks to local holiday fairs and markets, you can buy handmade gifts like pottery, jewelry, clothing and toys without the hassle and [...]
Avoiding Toxic Chemicals- Mount Sinai Workshop
by Karen on 11/29/11 | 0 Comment(s)
How do exposures in the womb and during early childhood put our children at risk for disease later in life? Join Mount Sinai’s Children’s Environmental Health Center (CEHC) for a half-day workshop that examines the environmental causes of some of the most common diseases: ADHD, autism, breast cancer, obesity and infertility. Learn how to keep [...]
Free Demos for Super Heros and Dancers
by Karen on 11/27/11 | 0 Comment(s)
City Kids Dance is offering free demo classes and drop-ins for the month of December. This is the perfect chance to try one of their classes like Super Hero Adventure, Ballet Babies! or Creative Ballet and their new Broadway Dance class for ages 5.5-8 years old. See below for more info. P.S.- Their new Winter/Spring [...]
Awesome Art Classes at Pratt Start Registration
by Karen on 11/27/11 | 0 Comment(s)
Pratt Saturday Art Class work from 2011 Though I am not a fan of Pratt since they 1) sent me a “cease and desist” letter after I wrote about how fantastic their sculpture garden was and 2) formally closed the quad off to the neighborhood and 3) told me that I cannot write or mention [...]
Dan Zanes and Friends Special Christmas NYC Show
by Holly on 11/27/11 | 0 Comment(s)
Brooklyn parents have an affinity for Dan Zanes- we have seen him up close at benefits, house parties and Halloween parades and also as just one of many fans at major concert houses. He’s celebrating the release of his new holiday EP, ‘Christmas in Concord’ (available 11/29 on itunes) at City Winery in NYC on December [...]
Tree Lighting Ceremonies in NYC
by Serena on 11/27/11 | 3 Comment(s)
There is something magical about a Christmas tree. The sparkle, the lights and the beautiful tree topper make this a fantastic symbol to admire as we kick-off the holiday season. In addition to dressing your own tree you can also enjoy numerous tree lighting ceremonies throughout the city. The most renowned is the Rockefeller Center [...]
Holiday Shows and Theater Performances for Kids
by Serena on 11/23/11 | 1 Comment(s)
It is truly magical to see a show in NYC, especially a holiday show, but it also a limited-time opportunity. We have put together an extensive list of holiday theatre including the classics like the beloved Radio City Christmas Spectacular and various productions of the Nutcracker. This year, there are also some new productions of [...]
Holiday Train Shows in NYC are Back
by Serena on 11/21/11 | 3 Comment(s)
Chances are if you have a kid, you will be interested in heading to a train show this holiday. This year, there has been no word about Grand Central Terminal doing their train show- but if you know anything, please email us. No matter! Our favorite train show at the NY Botanical Gardens is back [...]
Enter Your School For Chance to Win a $25,000 Intel Tech Package
by Karen on 11/21/11 | 0 Comment(s)
We know that using technology in the classroom helps teachers and students be more resourceful and stay current in today’s environment. The problem is that most schools don’t have the access to the technology they need. Intel AppUp℠ center is trying to change that with its Wired to Learn contest. Intel is donating a $25,000 [...]
School News: New Schools, Deadlines and Tours
by Karen on 11/21/11 | 0 Comment(s)
Joyce Szuflita, is our School Expert, and always has the scoop on what’s going on with schools. Joyce Szuflita, of NYC School Help is our School Expert and always has the scoop on what’s going on with schools. Joyce sent me a massive list of updates on schools, timelines and deadlines! She also breaks any [...]
Where to Volunteer For Thanksgiving and The Holidays
by Karen on 11/21/11 | 1 Comment(s)
Here is a startling statistic from USA Today: The number of Americans attending food pantries and soup kitchens has increased by 46% over the last five years. Thanksgiving is one the occasions when those soup kitchens and food pantries get inundated with large numbers of people wanting a special meal. If you want to volunteer [...]
For crafty you- a list of my favorite craft stores
by Karen on 11/21/11 | 5 Comment(s)
I so badly want to be crafty. I want to make snow hats and wool felted animals…but I just….don’t. I have a full tote of craft supplies: stencils, pom poms, pipe cleaners and the ultimate necessity: glue gun. I just don’t have the motivation. But, I do have the motivation to aspire to crafting. And, [...]
Where to See Santa in NYC
by Serena on 11/21/11 | 5 Comment(s)
Can you believe the holiday season is upon us? We can’t either but the decor has been popping up in store windows and the appearances of Santa Claus are starting in a few days. We updated our annual classic list of spots like ABC Carpet & Home and Macy’s but added some new spots like [...]
Macy’s Thanksgiving Parade and Balloon inflation for families
by Karen on 11/21/11 | 0 Comment(s)
The holiday excitement is beginning and it always seems like Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade and Balloon Inflation kick it off. So, how do you manage this with a family? Is it doable? Yes! The parade: The parade is in its 85th year and Macy’s is celebrating this year with some new floats. The parade route [...]
Kids Music Listings this Weekend: November 18th, 19th, 20th
by Charles on 11/18/11 | 0 Comment(s)
Friday November 18th 4:00 pm: Funky Family Folk Fridays w/ Nikolai & NikosKids Nikolai & NikosKids present the Funky Family Folk Fridays jam session/concert series. They play NikosKids originals and true folk standards. For more info, go here. Saturday November 19th 10:30 am: Keller Plays for Kids One-man musical act Keller Williams brings his drum [...]
Weekend Events: IckyFest, Berenstain Bears LIVE!, Puppets on Film, and Much More!
by Alicia on 11/17/11 | 0 Comment(s)
Get excited, Brooklynites! We’ve got tons of fun activities to keep your family completely occupied all weekend long. One of our top picks for this weekend will be sure to gross you out, but in a good way, of course. The IckyFest at the Brooklyn Children’s Museum is back for the 4th time and we’re [...]
Where to Donate Books, Electronics and School Supplies
by Karen on 11/17/11 | 3 Comment(s)
I have found a great resource from the city on where to donate various items in NYC. Each week I will mention a few of the places to donate various item. This week it’s “where to donate books, electronic supplies and school supplies! School Supplies The Pencil Box (formerly the PENCIL Resource Bank) is an [...]
Friendly Turkey Trot Run For Thanksgiving
by Karen on 11/16/11 | 0 Comment(s)
Enjoying Thanksgiving does not mean you have to gain weight- just get out for a trot! Prospect Park Track Club does a Thanksgiving Turkey Trot every year. It’s a friendly run on Thanksgiving morning, November 24th at 9 a.m- and that means you can get out of doing some kitchen prep! The trot is just [...]
Prepare To Laugh Your Squarepants Off with Doug Moe!
by Karen on 11/15/11 | 0 Comment(s)
Doug Moe is a Bad, Bad, Dad- Why? He doesn’t listen to those high-minded parenting coaches: Spongebob is cool and Cinderella- well, she’s super sexy. Doug’s new solo show muses on modern parenting- all the while wondering if he really is messing up “the most important thing in life”. His hilarious blog, Man Versus Child [...]
Playtime in Greenpoint: playgroup, donuts, library and lunch
by Karen on 11/15/11 | 0 Comment(s)
The family-friendly amenities in Greenpoint and Williamsburg are starting to rival those of Park Slope. The play spaces, play groups and stores that have cropped up in the last year seem to be mainly begun by design-minded mums and dads, whose stylish taste brings sophistication to kid stuff. But there are a few Greenpoint places [...]
Spinach Squares from Brooklyn’s Susie’s Supper Club
by Karen on 11/14/11 | 0 Comment(s)
One of my favorite gifts for new parents used to be the delivery of homemade meals from Brooklyn-based Susie’s Supper Club. They stopped delivery to Brooklyn and NYC to make their delish dishes accessible to the rest of the country with frozen versions of their kid-friendly best sellers. One of my absolute favorite recipes of [...]
Inexpensive Family Theatre: including the Nutcracker
by Karen on 11/14/11 | 0 Comment(s)
If you are looking for reasonably-priced tickets to dance, theatre and music, some of the best deals around can be had at Brooklyn Center for the Performing Arts at Brooklyn College. Thanks to big corporation sponsorship (Target for the family series), seats are available for less than a movie ticket price. $7 for a Nutcracker [...]
Squirm Burpee Circus Returns for “One Day Only”!
by Karen on 11/14/11 | 0 Comment(s)
As a big fan of madcap screwball comedies like “Some Like It Hot”, “Bringing Up Baby” and “Pillow Talk, watching the original influencers, vaudeville, is a must for me. Vaudeville is the main originator of these hilarious high-jink shows and a special one is back in town this month after a successful run last year. [...]
