Tag: ‘clinton hill’
Tribeca Pediatrics and Tribeca Parenting expanding to Fort Greene
by Karen on 1/06/11 | 6 Comment(s)
This morning a mom said to me, “our neighborhood (Fort Greene) is so great and now that we’re starting to get more amenities for families…it’s getting even better.” “What do you mean?” I asked. I wasn’t aware some new things were coming in… “Tribeca Pediatrics is moving to Fort Greene, ” she said, “I saw [...]
Registration open for playgroup in FG/CH and Bed-Stuy
by Karen on 12/30/10 | 0 Comment(s)
The Fort Greene/Clinton Hill Cooperative Preschool has been running a popular playgroup in their spanking new school for the last two years. It’s provided a much-needed space for parents and caregivers to bring their kids in the winter and on inclement days since the other neighborhood playgroup at Lafayette Church has become increasingly difficult to [...]
Best places to sled in Brooklyn and NYC
by Karen on 12/27/10 | 0 Comment(s)
As of 9:30 am this morning, the snow finally stopped falling in Brooklyn and the sun is out. That means it’s prime sledding time! Whoo hoo!!!! I can’t wait to get out our new sled and run it down the hills of Ft. Greene park. Here are some of the best sledding hills: NYC: Pilgrim [...]
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 [...]
$15 haircuts, sex talk and gingerbread houses!
by Karen on 11/03/10 | 0 Comment(s)
Still Hip, a resale boutique selling maternity, kids’ clothes and toys in Clinton Hill, is having so many cool activities in the next two months..I thought I better get them all in a post. I think you all are going to really dig them, like the Sex During and After Pregnancy free talk with Babeland, [...]
Halloween round-up: what went on!
by Karen on 11/01/10 | 3 Comment(s)
A lot of bloggers captured Halloween around Brooklyn and it’s fun to see what some of neighborhood fests really looked like. After writing about them for the last 2 weeks, it is fun to see the “live” versions in their photos. Our family spent Saturday, the day before Halloween, at the The Fort Greene Halloween [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
School holiday workshops, playgroups and family yoga: Bija Kids
by Karen on 10/08/10 | 0 Comment(s)
We have discovered a way to help our kids calm themselves, focus and manage their frustration. No, it’s not a pill, it’s yoga. We’ve started taking Family Yoga (walkers +) from Bija Kids and though we have only done family yoga for 8 weeks, it’s already become a staple of our daily diet at home. [...]
The kids’ clothing resale scene is growing in Brooklyn
by Karen on 9/19/10 | 4 Comment(s)
Three new childrens’ clothing resale shops have opened up in Brooklyn in the last month. Resale shops Flying Squirrel in Williamsburg and Still Hip in Clinton Hill have established themselves as places to go for good deals and neighborhood meetups, so it’s great that Brooklyn parents will have some other options too. Lulu’s Consignment Shop [...]
My family has descended upon us…where can I put them up? (not at our place!)
by Karen on 9/16/10 | 0 Comment(s)
The problem: Living in Brooklyn is, of course, great, there’s so much to see and do: so much so that we all find ourselves inundated with friends and family wanting to visit us! The trouble is that hosting friends or family in our homes is often not an option and hotels and other short-term accommodations [...]
A new preschool for Fort Greene
by Karen on 8/27/10 | 6 Comment(s)
Fort Greene/ Clinton Hill has always had a shortage of preschools. This fall, there will be a new one to help offset a tiny part of the demand. The new preschool, The School House, will enroll children ages 20 months to 3 1/2 years. The founder and director, Audrey, has experience in starting a new [...]
Try out a dance class for free
by Karen on 8/26/10 | 1 Comment(s)
Let’s Dance Brooklyn, a group that offers dance and movement classes, has changed their name to City Kids Dance after 5 years of being in business. The name switch is going to be hard for me…but I’ll get over it, they have….with a new logo and website . They have a few events this weekend [...]
The Fort Greene / Clinton Hill Truck Show!
by Betsy on 5/13/10 | 0 Comment(s)
Residents of Fort Greene and Clinton Hill might have noticed the street repair project currently underway in the neighborhood. While annoying to drivers, my 17 month old toddler seems to think it’s the best thing he’s ever seen. Currently on Lafayette Ave there’s the most amazing machine that eats up the road and spits it [...]
Family Flat: 2 BR, 2 Bath, elevator, tax abatement, C/A, deck
by Karen on 5/12/10 | 0 Comment(s)
Gorgeous, modern, luxury 2 bedroom apartment with a giant rooftop terrace for sale at 609 Myrtle Avenue. This 18 unit Elevator Building apartment building was built in 2008 and comes with a generous tax abatement until 2018. It is conveniently located in Clinton Hill. Walk to Pratt Institute, fantastic restaurants, grocery stores, and Fort Greene [...]
“No Ad” day with your family for Earth Day
by Karen on 4/18/10 | 0 Comment(s)
You can’t help noticing the flyers, menus and circulars that pile up on the doorsteps in Brooklyn. A lot of people have created homemade signs that say “no flyers, no menus” to dissuade advertisers from leaving their items. If you live in Fort Greene and Clinton Hill, you are in luck because you don’t have [...]
Finding Quality Produce and Organic Items in Fort Greene / Clinton Hill
by Betsy on 4/18/10 | 0 Comment(s)
I’ve lived in Fort Greene since 2001 and I am thankful to report that there are now lots more options for finding quality produce in the neighborhood compared to when I came here, including organic items! Mr. CoCo (414 Myrtle Avenue) just opened (it’s 24 hours,) and they have a decent selection of organic and [...]
Free Trees all sold out!
by Karen on 4/17/10 | 0 Comment(s)
The free trees that were being given out by the FAB alliance in Clinton Hill all sold out. Here’s the update I got moments ago. All Sold Out – No Trees Sunday. The turnout Saturday for the FREE TREE giveaway was overwhelming, so instead having of a two-day event on Fulton Street at the Putnam [...]
Where’s the Water?
by Betsy on 4/08/10 | 0 Comment(s)
Although it seems like our mini-heat-wave will be over soon, it’s left a lot of parents asking when the water will be turned on at the local parks. I am happy to report that the water fountains at Greene Playground (Near PS 11 on Greene Ave between Waverly and Washington in Clinton Hill) and Edmonds [...]
