Tag: ‘brooklyn’
Puppetsburg New Shows- Including Free One This Week
by Karen on 3/06/12 | 1 Comment(s)
Meet some really cool puppets- this cadre of friends have tattoos, bandanas and style. They make the Muppets look like….well, boooring. Brooklyn parents who have already attended the shows have been singing the new puppets’ praise on the list serves. The interactive hour-long show by Puppetsburg, has music, bubbles, and, of course, puppets! With a [...]
Big Brooklyn Playdate at Brooklyn Public Library
by Karen on 3/06/12 | 0 Comment(s)
We’re used to thinking of the library as a quiet oasis in the city, but tomorrow, the Brooklyn Public Library will become the hot spot for the second Big Brooklyn Playdate- and that definitely means noise. From building a peek-a-boo tunnel to making edible play dough, this hands-on, all day event will teach parents ways [...]
That breast pump might be free!
by Karen on 3/02/12 | 9 Comment(s)
Here is a little known fact: that expensive breast pump you need might be covered by your health insurance. One mom-to-be in Downtown Brooklyn found out how to do this and shared her advice with us. Here is what she found out: I worked with a national durable medical equipment (DME) company, and they took [...]
Spring Theater in NYC That You Can’t Miss
by Karen on 2/29/12 | 2 Comment(s)
Lucky Duck March 16- 25 This new musical from the Broadway team of Henry Krieger (Dreamgirls, Side Show), Bill Russell (Side Show) and Jeffrey Hatcher (Tuesdays with Morrie) has live musicians! This satirical, rags-to-runway musical created for young people puts a modern spin on classic musical theater. In this no-intermission, 75-minute production best for kids [...]
New Children’s Store Opening in Prospect Heights
by Karen on 2/29/12 | 0 Comment(s)
A new children’s store in Prospect Heights is having their Grand Opening this weekend. Stork is owned by Brooklyn parents Eyana and Vince Carballo, who, by the tone of their blog, are bursting to show off their new endeavor. The store will have children’s clothing toys, gifts, shoes, books and more in their new shop, [...]
Whole Foods is Finally Green Lighted!
by Karen on 2/28/12 | 2 Comment(s)
Great news today from Brownstoner that “The Board of Standards and Appeals voted unanimously moments ago to grant Whole Foods Market a variance to build its long-planned supermarket in Gowanus on 3rd Street and 3rd Avenue. The store has been in the works for 8 years, and the variance request represented the company’s last regulatory [...]
Weekend Events: Cirque Le Jazz, Brazil!, Hip Tot Music Fest and more…
by Alicia on 2/24/12 | 0 Comment(s)
Did everyone enjoy Mid-Winter Recess with the kids? As we gear up for back-to-school, here’s how you can end this mid-winter break with a bang…. are you ready? We’ve been raving about “Princess and the Pea” at the Galli Theater and “Brazil! Brazil!” for weeks. “Brazil! Brazil!” is honestly one of the most spectacular shows [...]
311 May Not Be Giving Correct School Zoning Info
by Karen on 2/16/12 | 3 Comment(s)
How’s this for maddening?! You call 311 (NYC’s information line) to find out what school you are zoned for, but when you arrive at your school to enroll, you are told that you aren’t actually zoned for that school. You were given the wrong information. Yes, this bureaucratic snafu is happening as Clara Hemphill wrote [...]
Events That Celebrate L-O-V-E: Valentines!
by Karen on 2/10/12 | 2 Comment(s)
If you haven’t had a chance yet to create your Valentines or even time to think about how you might celebrate your love this year, we have some fun events for you. My top pick is to head to favorite crafting space/play space in Tribeca- Moomah Cafe. We are so sad that it will be [...]
Want to Stop Arguing Over Who Does What? Or Money?
by Karen on 1/30/12 | 1 Comment(s)
Arguing with your partner over how to parent, money woes and in-laws is pretty standard stuff. But…. it’s exhausting. Who wants to argue over who did the laundry last time or why no one can stand the MIL? Wouldn’t we all rather waltz through these parenting tangles and spend the energy on having time for [...]
10 Most Common Car Seat Installation Mistakes
by Karen on 1/30/12 | 4 Comment(s)
I know I’ve made about 4 of these car seat installation mistakes and I’m pretty sure that I’m not alone. In fact, I know I’m not: studies show that 82 percent or 9 out of 10 car seats are not installed and used correctly. Even more upsetting? Crashes are the leading cause of death for [...]
Need an Ob/Gyn? Meet Village Obstetrics
by Karen on 1/30/12 | 0 Comment(s)
The chic maternity store, Bump Brooklyn, organizes after-hours events in their shop on occasion. Besides being free of cost, their events always seem to be free of any agenda too. In true community spirit, the owners of Bump invite respected businesses to come to their store and give a seminar or do a meet and [...]
Help for Applying to Kindergarten and Elementary Schools
by Karen on 1/24/12 | 0 Comment(s)
Let’s just say that investigating and applying for schools in NYC is like crossing a raging river. (I’m trying to be optimistic here). Don’t despair! There are bridges for you so you can get to the other side of the process without losing your mind. Insideschools.org is throwing you a rope and hosting a free [...]
The best places to sled in Brooklyn and NYC
by Karen on 1/21/12 | 7 Comment(s)
Snow! The forecast from weather.com is: “Through 3pm: Intermittent snow, sleet and/or freezing rain will change to a few snow showers around noon. About one inch of additional snow through 2:30pm.” All to say, that means we may have great snow for sledding! Our sleds are perched at our front door, snowpants washed and laid [...]
Weekend Events: Kids Food Fest, Special Kids Day, Lunar New Year Celebration, and More!
by Alicia on 1/19/12 | 0 Comment(s)
Brrr… it’s cold out there! It’s official, winter is here in full force and with these cold temperatures, it’s easy to want to stay indoors while sipping hot cocoa. As appealing as that may sound, we simply cannot have our fabulous Brooklynites stuck inside with cabin fever. And so, we’ve rounded up the best activities [...]
Kids Can Try a New Language for Free
by Karen on 1/16/12 | 0 Comment(s)
If your child can say “nǐhǎo” and “gracias”, you might not worry so much about them saying “please” and “thank you” in English. This week and next, two language programs are offering the opportunity to give both Spanish and Mandarin a try with your tikes- for free! Lango Kids NYC Free Trial Mandarin Class It [...]
Weekend Events: Free Kids Yoga, Jam on DUMBO, MLK Celebrations, and Much More!
by Alicia on 1/12/12 | 1 Comment(s)
Happy Friday, folks! And Happy Martin Luther King Jr. Weekend! Are you excited for the long weekend? We surely are. We hope you had a great week and are ready to unwind and dive into fun activities this long weekend. There are only a couple more weekends to enjoy the Math Midway exhibit at Liberty [...]
Martin Luther King Day Events in NYC on MLK Day
by Karen on 1/12/12 | 0 Comment(s)
Though there are events all weekend to celebrate Martin Luther King Jr’s legacy, (check our weekend events here), there are some special ones on the actual day it’s celebrated- Monday, January 16th. MLK Day is also about giving service to others and we have our list of where to volunteer as a family here. You [...]
DOE Announces Kindergarten Application Deadlines (we have PreK too)
by Karen on 1/10/12 | 3 Comment(s)
Sharpen your pencils, get out your walking shoes and get ready for the kindergarten application season! It’s not fun, but by the end of it, hopefully you will be happy with where your child ends up. Here’s the scoop! The kindergarten application period is open from January 9, 2012 through March 2, 2012. Visit the [...]
Deal of the Week: Genius Organizing- Totally Worth It!
by Karen on 1/05/12 | 0 Comment(s)
It’s the New Year, which means that everyone is energized about their resolutions from losing weight to streamlining their life. This week Doodle Deals is offering a way to start the New Year off right with 43% off a 2 hour in-home organizing and decluttering session. It caught my eye because it is being offered [...]
Weekend Events: Mulchfest, Three Kings, Cumbe Dance and Free Yoga
by Alicia on 1/05/12 | 0 Comment(s)
Happy New Year! We hope you enjoyed the first week of 2012 and you’re ready to put your resolutions into practice. As always, this year, we’re resolving to bring you the best listings for the entire family! Are you ready to celebrate January with fun activities? We thought so! This will be the last weekend [...]
Coat Donations Desperately Needed For Infants and Children In NYC
by Karen on 12/28/11 | 4 Comment(s)
I got an email plea from New York Cares asking if I could help get the word out that they are in desperate need of coats for children and infants this winter. Can you help? Perhaps you have a snowsuit, coat or snow pants that are too small? Any gently used coat would be greatly [...]
Weekend Events: New Years Eve Celebrations and Family-Friendly Activities
by Alicia on 12/28/11 | 0 Comment(s)
Hello Brooklyn! We hope you all had a great holiday and were able to enjoy time with friends and family during the last week of the year. Are you ready to ring in 2012 in style? We sure hope so! There are tons of fun events and celebrations happening around here, all designed to help [...]
Christmas Eve and Christmas Day Family Services
by Karen on 12/22/11 | 1 Comment(s)
It’s painful getting your kids to stay up for that late night Christmas Eve service- and even more tortuous to have sleepy, cranky kids on Christmas morning. A lot of churches have accommodated families by creating earlier Christmas Eve Family Services or special Christmas Day services. I emailed quite a few churches to ask about [...]
Happy Hanukkah! Fun Events for Your Family in NYC
by Karen on 12/21/11 | 1 Comment(s)
Um..so I’m a day late and about 10 posts behind (including this Hanukkah post). I left for vacation on Sunday and am feeling very happy to have a break from the blog, facebook, twitter and well- everything. I have found time to eat a bag of pretzels, drink a pot of tea and rip through [...]
