Tag: ‘Kids’
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 [...]
Spotted: A designer’s musical home
by Karen on 5/02/11 | 0 Comment(s)
“Spotted!”, our biweekly photo look at a family by Justine Cooper , features families that personify a unique look in both who they are and how they live. If you are interested in being photographed for this segment, please email us. From Justine:When I met Andriana Caradimitropoulo Spence and her girls the first thing I [...]
The Ultimate Snack: Homemade Cheddar Crackers
by Stacie on 3/07/11 | 1 Comment(s)
Friends! It’s been too long since I’ve been here. (Two months and one week, but who’s keeping track?!) After such a long absence, I feel it’s only right to come bearing gifts. And what better gift to a parent than the ultimate snack recipe? There are too many to list all of the reasons why [...]
The first-ever Brooklyn Baby Expo
by Karen on 2/21/11 | 0 Comment(s)
I can’t believe I am finally able to announce this- the first-ever Brooklyn Baby Expo is being put on by A Child Grows in Brooklyn on Sunday, March 13th. It’s been in the works for months and months (!), and now it’s open for registration (though we are more than excited as some people have [...]
Top of the Shop: The Green Onion in Cobble Hill
by Tuey on 12/06/10 | 0 Comment(s)
This is the seventh 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. [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
Reader favorites: 38 iphone applications for your kids
by Karen on 11/15/10 | 5 Comment(s)
When I want to know the real scoop on anything, I usually pose a question on our Facebook Fan Page. A few months ago (am I really that behind?!), I asked “what iphone apps do your kids love?” People named some obscure ones (sneezies!), some award winners (FacesiMake) and some oldies but goodies (Peekaboo Barn). [...]
Calling All Gleeks ages 8-18 years!
by Karen on 10/12/10 | 0 Comment(s)
Do you have a kid who is interested in performing or least curious about what it takes? There is an opportunity for them to try out for a position in TADA!’s Resident Youth Ensemble Program to learn how to do it all: sing, act and dance! On Wednesday, October 13th & 15th (4:00 – 6:00), [...]
New Vanderbilt Playground: reader review
by Karen on 10/08/10 | 4 Comment(s)
Thank you to Kyra, who answered my plea on our Facebook Page for a review of the newly opened and renovated Vanderbilt Playground in Prospect Park. She responded within a few hours with not only this great writeup with pros and cons, but photos from her iphone. Many, many thanks! From Kyra: I just have [...]
New playspace in Williamsburg opening up
by Karen on 10/05/10 | 3 Comment(s)
Just in time for the onslaught of cold weather, a new playspace is opening up in the heart of Williamsburg this Halloween. The new space is called Klub 4 Kidz and will be a monstrous 5000 square foot space with amenities that haven’t been paired together in any other playspace in Brooklyn. The central element [...]
Vitamin D: Why you and your kids need it NOW
by Jill on 7/29/10 | 1 Comment(s)
This morning at breakfast, I remembered that the kids and I hadn’t taken our vitamins since before vacation, a week ago. Not really a big deal, though with all the press that vitamin D has gotten lately, I made sure the kids and I took ours today. What can happen if we don’t have enough [...]
Tea for Tots? (+ a recipe for Chai-Spiced Blood Orange Granita)
by Stacie on 4/26/10 | 1 Comment(s)
I’m a big tea drinker and introduced tea to my older son when he was just barely over 12-months-old. I plan on doing the same with my little one, but fully expect the same funny looks. Giving tea to a toddler is apparently a strange thing to do. But is it more than that? Can [...]
