Tag: ‘williamsburg’
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 [...]
Want to “Raise a Good Sleeper”? We Have a Discount if You Do!
by Karen on 1/21/12 | 1 Comment(s)
Who wouldn’t want to raise a good sleeper?! Imagine this: a full night’s good sleep for you and your partner…. and upon waking, you find you have a cheery baby who has also had a good night’s sleep! Not that she is making any promises, but Dr. Janet Kennedy (aka the NYC Sleep Doctor), will [...]
A Cool Cast of Puppets Rock Williamsburg
by Karen on 1/08/12 | 0 Comment(s)
Meet some really cool puppets- this cadre of friends have tattoos, bandanas and style. They make the Muppets look like….well, boooring. This new group of performing puppets have taken up residence in Williamsburg, having recently expanded from their Hoboken, NJ location. Brooklyn parents who have already attended the shows have been singing the new puppets’ [...]
Weekend Events: Holiday Fun and Lots More!
by Alicia on 12/02/11 | 4 Comment(s)
Happy December everyone! As you’re gearing up to rock around the Christmas tree or Menorah, we’ve got tons of events to have you ho, ho, ho-ing all around town. The Galli Children’s Theater Company is coming to Brooklyn on Sunday with an interactive, fun, and free performance of “The Frog Prince.” Santa Claus is coming to [...]
Best places to watch the NYC marathon in Brooklyn
by Karen on 11/04/11 | 4 Comment(s)
Marathon is here! It’s an incredible time as we cheer on all the aspiring runners as they perform a feat that seems unimaginable to me. I’m ready to cheer each one of them on with my cow bell and loud vocals. But where are the best viewing points? The official course map maps out the [...]
New La Leche League in Kensington (and other meetups listed too)
by Karen on 11/01/11 | 0 Comment(s)
A new Kensington La Leche League group is starting this Wednesday morning. This mother to mother breastfeeding support group is open to all. To find out where they are meeting, email [email protected] For other Brooklyn LLLs, I’ve listed the contact information below: (If you are looking for general breastfeeding support, visit our Marketplace listings on [...]
Where To Go Trick Or Treating in Brooklyn
by Serena on 10/11/11 | 3 Comment(s)
Ghouls, Goblins, Super Heroes and Princesses – on Halloween you will find a collection of these characters roaming about Brooklyn in search of tasty treats. We uncovered some of the trick or treating hot spots in Brooklyn’s local neighborhoods where you will find parades, block parties and community get togethers. Also, for the complete (and [...]
Updated: LLLs in Brooklyn and the Brooklyn List
by Karen on 9/08/11 | 0 Comment(s)
Nursing isn’t easy for everyone. That became apparent to me when I attended my first La Leche League (LLL) meeting when I was 9 months pregnant. I’m so glad I got clued in by some very honest women in the group before I gave birth. After my son Birch’s birth, I went back to a [...]
Getting Crafty at Spacecraft
by Serena on 7/16/11 | 0 Comment(s)
We love learning more about crafts like how to knit, paint or sew that also makes for a very relaxing activity with and sometimes without the kids. This month Spacecraft, a craft-making and supply boutique in Williamsburg is offering some unique classes like Men’s Knitting and a Thursdays on Sunday, a crafting class that combines [...]
Shred and Shed this weekend
by Karen on 5/17/11 | 0 Comment(s)
Let’s say that you are done with that old medical file, reams of taxes from 2003 (finally!) and emails that you used to print off? Start shredding! This weekend join the 4th annual Shred Fest at 16 locations throughout the city. Don’t let your bank statements, pay stubs or anything else sensitive go in your [...]
My favorite movement class for babies
by Karen on 5/13/11 | 12 Comment(s)
Whenever I do one of my “Expectant Parents Guide to Brooklyn” talks, the expectant parents inevitably want to know: “How do I meet other parents?” It’s a great question. My answer goes something like this: Find a mom or dad’s group for your neighborhood by joining your neighborhood Yahoo Group Take a class- a good [...]
Potluck PLAY Day in Williamsburg
by Karen on 5/13/11 | 1 Comment(s)
PLAY, named “Best Playspace 2011” by New York Magazine and Pop-Up Adventure Play, are bringing Pop-Up PLAY Day to McCarren Park in Williamsburg. In true Brooklyn fashion, this is a true “potluck” party. You are not only encouraged to bring your own picnic, but also your own everyday materials. Why? Families will give a second [...]
A landing spot: Smoochie Baby in Williamsburg
by Karen on 5/04/11 | 0 Comment(s)
I was moving our car for alternate street parking last week when I found I had no place to move it to. Every parking space was taken. How annoying and incredibly inconvenient! With the thought of a $115 ticket, I grumpily started driving aimlessly which eventually took me to Williamsburg. Not a bad place to [...]
The best craft nights for parents in NYC
by Karen on 5/03/11 | 0 Comment(s)
It’s not uncommon for us parents to wistfully admire our kids’ crafts. It can stir our own craft-making desires. Wouldn’t you like to make a handmade book, silkscreened print or even to grow a fledgling seedling? If you are excited about using your fingers for something other than typing or texting, adult crafts’ nights might [...]
Two CSAs have spots available
by Karen on 4/12/11 | 4 Comment(s)
When I first moved to Brooklyn, I was initiated into a whole new world of food coops, Greenmarkets and CSAs. Though the Park Slope Food Coop intimidated the heck out of me (and still does) and though the Greenmarkets have become a weekend ritual for us, I haven’t ventured out into the land of CSAs. [...]
Tribeca Parenting adds courses with free trial
by Karen on 4/12/11 | 0 Comment(s)
With Tribeca Pediatric’s expansion into Fort Greene, Tribeca Parenting has been able to expand its workshops and classes. They are now offering baby wearing classes taught by the baby gear gurus (Jamie Grayson and Jennifer Link) who spoke at our Baby Expo. These baby gear experts are especially good as they offer information on baby [...]
Brooklyn Industries opens new store in DUMBO with sample sale
by Karen on 3/01/11 | 3 Comment(s)
Brooklyn Industries is opening a new store in DUMBO and before the opening, there will be a big sample sale March 3rd -March 5th where everything will be $40 or less. Brooklyn Industries had already moved its corporate headquarters to DUMBO, but wanted to expand to include a retail location. The store is set to [...]
Free baby proofing seminar next week
by Karen on 2/22/11 | 2 Comment(s)
Looking for ways to baby proof your home? You can attend a FREE baby proofing seminar at the condo building 58 Metropolitan hosted by Steiner NYC and industry expert James Hirtenstein, CEO of Baby-SAFE, Inc. Details: Tuesday, March 1st, 2011: 7 pm 58 Metropolitan Avenue, Penthouse D- Williamsburg Space is limited so please RSVP to [...]
Winter Break Presidents Week Camps 2011
by Karen on 2/10/11 | 1 Comment(s)
Those holiday breaks! What’s a parent to do?! It’s hard not to view these school holidays as anything but a lot of juggling schedules and expenses, but there is an upside: your child can try something new and have a great time! This year there is almost double the amount of Presidents Week camps from [...]
Greencycle swaps and Electronic Recycling
by Karen on 2/03/11 | 0 Comment(s)
I have been filling a bag of electronic waste for 4 years now. Embarrassingly, it probably weighs more than my 2 children put together. So, when Town Square announced their monthly Greencycle Swaps will include electronic recycling too, I knew that others would be as interested as I am about it. PLEASE tell me you [...]
Caribou Baby opening in Greenpoint
by Karen on 1/20/11 | 0 Comment(s)
Wiliamsburg and Greenpoint are getting a lot of new facilities for parents lately- could it be that the area might take over as the new Park Slope (in terms of amenities for families)? A welcome addition to the new play spaces and gyms will be a store and event space called Caribou Baby. Though it [...]
Reader Review: Klub 4 Kidz
by Karen on 1/20/11 | 4 Comment(s)
Karate Boy and I were very excited when we heard that a brand new indoor play space opened in Williamsburg, Brooklyn this December. Klub 4 Kidz is the newest addition to the burgeoning play spaces in Williamsburg. It boasts a giant play structure, climbing wall and spaces that can host both classes and birthday parties. [...]
Demos and Trial Classes: baby signing and drama
by Karen on 1/19/11 | 0 Comment(s)
Living in Brooklyn, we are so lucky to have numerous classes available to our kids – ranging from music, dance to movement and even Capoeira! But along with all of these exciting classes may sometimes feel as if we have too many choices – making it difficult to decide where exactly our children should go. [...]
Charter School for FG and CH parents accepting applications
by Karen on 1/14/11 | 0 Comment(s)
Sometimes I feel know that I can’t keep up with all the school changes and shifts. That’s why I depend upon emails, NYC School Help and Inside Schools for! Today I got an email saying: this is for parents looking for an alternative public school in the fort green/Clinton hill area. The Community Partnership Charter [...]
Tribeca Parenting has a full roster of classes now in Brooklyn
by Karen on 1/04/11 | 1 Comment(s)
When Realbirth closed this May, many of the educators and recently, Realbirth’s founder, moved over to a now 6-month-old group called Tribeca Parenting. The collective move helped jumpstart Tribeca Parenting which has become a hub of parenting information. With Erica Lyon, the renowned Childbirth educator, author and founder of Realbirth, as their Consulting Director, they [...]
