Supreme Court weighs in on Atlantic Yards
by Karen on 3/02/10 | 1 Comment(s)
Just in from The Fort Greene Association. (I am truly sad about this).
Yesterday New York State Supreme Court Justice Abraham Gerges dismissed a lawsuit challenging the condemnation of property needed for the Atlantic Yards Arena. Although there are other legal challenges pending, this lawsuit was the last legal barrier to construction.
On February 24 Forest City [...]
How to Clean Toys, Backpacks, Shoes and…just about everything!
by Karen on 2/28/10 | 1 Comment(s)
Real Simple Magazine had 2 articles on how to clean everything from cotton to backpacks. I found them incredibly helpful. Here are both articles melded together.
Both written by Sarah Stebbins
How to Wash Cotton
Made from the fluffy fibers of the cotton plant, most cotton fabrics are preshrunk, so “you really can’t mess them up,” [...]
Study about SIDS finds some new information
by Jill on 2/28/10 | 0 Comment(s)
We have all done it, especially with our newborns: continually check on our sleeping baby to make sure he’s still breathing. Thoughts about SIDS (Sudden Infant Death Syndrome) contribute to any anxiety. SIDS is defined as an unexplainable death of an infant less than one year old. The randomness of SIDS is part of what [...]
Where to bowl in Brooklyn
by Jimmy on 2/28/10 | 0 Comment(s)
Are you looking for a fun indoor activity this winter? Take a break from play spaces and head to a bowling alley. Your options range from a true hipster joint where you and your kids will enjoy the leather loungers and colorful lights or visit what is perhaps the largest bowling alley at the early [...]
School Deadlines, Tours and Info
by Karen on 2/26/10 | 1 Comment(s)
Joyce Szuflita, our School Expert, keeps us up to date on the DOE deadlines, school tours and any breaking school information. Below is information she sent to us that is also available on her blog. I would strongly suggest signing up for her newsletter AND reading her blog. You do need to check out both. [...]
Where to Sled in NYC and Brooklyn
by Karen on 2/26/10 | 0 Comment(s)
NYC Central Park now at 16.9″. This is approaching the top 10 snowstorms all-time there! 17.5″ total would get them there! Snow, snow, snow…..and that means SLEDDING!!!!! Whoo hoo!!!! I can’t wait to get out my new Costco sled and run it down the hills of Ft. Greene park.
Here are some of the best sledding [...]
Event Picks for Feb. 26th and on….
by Karen on 2/25/10 | 0 Comment(s)
Among all the great events going on this weekend and early next week, some stand out:
Math Midway at New York Hall of Science
New York Int’l Children’s Film Festival
NYC Arts has a list of great winter discounts for cultural institutions throughout NYC and the other boroughs. The discounts last only through February 28th. The deals [...]
Bake Sale: Doritos and Pop-Tarts, but not homemade brownies
by Karen on 2/25/10 | 0 Comment(s)
Recently, fund-raising food sales was banned in city schools, but today a city panel voted on amendment that student groups can sell “items like Pop-Tarts and Doritos during the school day, but not brownies, zucchini bread or anything else homemade”, the New York Times reported.
The New York Times explains that, “the new regulation is meant [...]
Brooklyn vs. Manhattan- what debate?
by Karen on 2/25/10 | 0 Comment(s)
Leave it up to Time Out New York to start a battle: today they asked, “Which one is better: Brooklyn or Manhattan?” I don’t think many Brooklynites will see any debate. As one reader pointed out to them, ” “The best restaurants are in Brooklyn, the best drinks are in Brooklyn, the sun is in [...]
Paperless party invites- that entice your guests to come
by Karen on 2/25/10 | 0 Comment(s)
Cool Mom Picks did a post today about Paperless Post. They were positively ecstatic about the site’s online invitations and the service’s new Children’s Collection. I had to go to Paperless Post’s site to check it out myself. And, yes, there is plenty to love here. Sending these stylish invitations online not only gets guests [...]
Germs, visitors and going outside with new babies
by Karen on 2/25/10 | 1 Comment(s)
Germs, Visitors and Going Outside
by Dr. Hugh Gilgoff
Who’s Allowed Near the Baby?
The birth of your baby is a time of utter joy and celebration. Friends, family, and even complete strangers on the street want to see and even touch your beautiful little one. The problem is that your baby does not yet have [...]
The Directory is DONE and up with new listings!
by Karen on 2/23/10 | 0 Comment(s)
Thank you all for your incredible patience while waiting for the new Directory of Resources to be complete. It has been an arduous 3 months to fine-tune all the listings to make sure they are in the right categories and up to date. I am THRILLED with the new design, structure and vibe- and hope [...]
The winning books that might make your Reading List
by Karen on 2/23/10 | 0 Comment(s)
Last October I was sent the above pictured 5 books with the request that I read and evaluate all of them within 2. 5 months as a judge for the Books for a Better Life Awards. You can imagine that my holidays weren’t spent going to many holiday parties, but curled up on the couch, [...]
Winter Discounts for NYC museums and performances
by Karen on 2/23/10 | 1 Comment(s)
NYC Arts has a list of great winter discounts for cultural institutions throughout NYC and the other boroughs. The discounts last only through February 28th. The deals vary, so check each listing to see what is being offered.
Two of my favorite deals listed are for NYC Ballet: Buy one ticket, get one 50% off on [...]
New Yoga Studio with a week of free yoga!
by Karen on 2/23/10 | 4 Comment(s)
A new yoga location is opening up in Fort Greene/downtown Brooklyn and to celebrate their grand opening on March 1st, they are offering a week of free yoga! Um, yes, this girl and her mat will be there as much as possible….you? The new studio is in an unusual setting. It’s in the new development, [...]
Winner of Fresh Direct dinners!
by Karen on 2/23/10 | 0 Comment(s)
Katie you won! Congratulations for winning 6 of Fresh Direct’s new line of 4-Minute Meals (dinner for 2 for 3 nights). The meals will be delivered to your door. That means you get three nights off from cooking, you lucky girl!
Free and fun iphone applications for kids
by Karen on 2/19/10 | 0 Comment(s)
There are always new iphone apps coming out for kids. One of the newest and coolest is Dinosaurs from The American Museum of Natural History. This app lets paleontologists of all ages explore the Museum’s famous fossil halls in depth. The apps splash page is a huge collage of the Museum’s archives of over 800 [...]
Event Picks for Feb. 19th and on….
by Karen on 2/19/10 | 2 Comment(s)
I’m starting something new this week and I hope it helps. In Event Picks, I am going to list tickets you need to buy in advance first, so you don’t miss out on any upcoming shows. Then I am going to list general events. Among all the great events going on this weekend and [...]
Family Flat: BHeights 2 BR, custom closet and attic
by Karen on 2/18/10 | 2 Comment(s)
Sun-filled pre-war co-op apartment in prime Brooklyn Heights location. Featuring 14 foot ceilings and hardwood floors throughout, this parlor floor apartment has one large bedroom, one small bedroom perfect as a nursery or office, dining area, living room, and plenty of storage space. The master bedroom has a large walk-in custom California Closet, built-in bookshelves, [...]
Bookplates for your little reader
by Karen on 2/18/10 | 1 Comment(s)
Bookplates are a fun way to mark your child’s blossoming book collection. Here are some of my favorites from Etsy.
These sweet blue bird bookplates are designed from the end sheets of a very old children’s hymn book. Love the silhouettes and blue with cream. $15.75 for 24 of them.
This Mr. Fancy Fox illustration is from [...]
