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 and [...]
Got a boat fan? This event is for them!
by Karen on 8/26/10 | 1 Comment(s)
This event is perfect for the boat fans in your family. In ours, we have two. A 40 year old man, who gets as excited as his 4 year old sidekick, seeing a tiny tug boat push a freighter. In this case, I guess they’ll be thrilled to see that tug boat push a barge [...]
Help for new and expecting parents: and with a deal!
by Karen on 8/19/10 | 0 Comment(s)
I am really excited about one of our newest Directory Listings: Birth Day Presence. I’m excited because I’ve gotten to know them over the last 4 years while creating this blog and I think they are part of what makes the Brooklyn birthing community so special. They care a lot about parents- and I’ve seen [...]
Kids Music Listings this Weekend: August 20, 21, 22
by Charles on 8/19/10 | 0 Comment(s)
Our Music Listings Editor, Charles has found the finest music listings for you this weekend. One of the most unique events this weekend is the Heirloom Tomato & Music Festival. It may be out of town- but as Charles suggests- it could totally be worth it. Suzi Shelton is also getting out of Brooklyn and [...]
Kids Music Listings this Weekend: August 13, 14, 15
by Charles on 8/13/10 | 1 Comment(s)
Laurie Berkner will be putting on a show on Sunday-in Staten Island
Charles has compiled the best music events for us this weekend. It seems Staten Island has the lion’s share of kids music events this weekend- but not to be outdone- Brooklyn has the Fuzzy Lemons at the Knitting Factory.
Friday August 13th
11:00 am: Summer Dance [...]
Saturday- meet Curious George & board the Peking
by Karen on 8/12/10 | 1 Comment(s)
As some of you might know, I am an Ambassador for Kids Club Thirteen- which means I get to tell you all about the great events they have going on throughout the year and I get to go and meet you at them too! You need to join Kids Club Thirteen to get the special [...]
A Daytrip to the Jacob Burns Film Center
by Holly on 8/11/10 | 0 Comment(s)
When I lived in Manhattan, I practically lived at the movies. I ran to see “Belle De Jour” at the Film Forum. I loved seeing Fellini’s “8-1/2″ on the big screen at the Paris. I went to see every Woody Allen film I could see at the Angelica Film Center in Soho. Just a few [...]
Family Fun Weekend: Woodstock, NY (it’s only 2.5 hours away!)
by Serena on 8/11/10 | 0 Comment(s)
How does a weekend of swimming, great food, parks and shopping sound to you? If you answered, “sounds great!” then perhaps it’s time for you and your family to venture to the historic Hudson Valley town of Woodstock, NY. My family and I often make the 2.5 hour trip (by car) any chance we get. [...]
Checking Out Governors Island’s Ranger Program
by Carolyn on 8/10/10 | 0 Comment(s)
I am fascinated by Governor’s Island. It’s so hard to wrap my city dweller mind around a whole island that sits nearly empty just yards from Brooklyn and Manhattan. The views of the city are breathtaking. The entire island is soaked in history, and the beautiful old homes provoke whimsical flights of fancy in my [...]
For crafty you- a list of my favorite craft stores
by Karen on 8/09/10 | 1 Comment(s)
I so badly want to be crafty, like making my children’s pjs or wildly fun snow globes…but I just….don’t. I have totes of craft supplies: stencils, pom poms, pipe cleaners, glue gun- I have it all. Just not the motivation. But, that definitely doesn’t stop me from buying the supplies. And, if you are like [...]
Kids Music Listings this Weekend: August 6, 7, 8
by Charles on 8/05/10 | 0 Comment(s)
Friday August 6th
11:00 am: Summer Dance at the NMAI
Come join Luana Haraguchi’ (Native Hawaiian) to learn about American Indian culture and heritage through this interactive dance program.
Details:National Museum of the American Indian Alexander Hamilton U.S. Custom House, 1 Bowling Green (between State and Whitehall Sts) Cost: Free Also at 1:00 pm
6:30 pm: Sunset Jam on [...]
A Day Out in Ocean Grove, New Jersey
by Holly on 8/03/10 | 0 Comment(s)
Looking for a Victorian-inspired sea-side experience on the Jersey Shore? Last weekend we spent the afternoon at Ocean Grove, located at the center of the Shore next to Asbury Park. The town is unique in it’s Victorian architecture that lines the streets of town and can be admired from the boardwalk. [...]
The NY Aquarium: an outing for a hot day
by Tonya on 8/03/10 | 0 Comment(s)
Last Sunday it was too hot for the playground but we needed to get our 2 year old out of the house and away from the breakables so we took him to The New York Aquarium at Coney Island. Of all the places the Wildlife Conservation Society offers ( Bronx Zoo, New York Aquarium, Central [...]
Gear up: Sell or buy used kids items this fall
by Karen on 8/03/10 | 0 Comment(s)
I have been saving bags of clothes up for the past 4 years and they are all packed in vacuum sealed bags under our beds. I think it’s time for me to suck the air out of the bags and start organizing them for the next Be Green Kids Consignments Sale this fall. It just [...]
I’m a new parent- where do I meet other new parents?
by Karen on 7/30/10 | 0 Comment(s)
Last Tuesday, I was included on a panel for new parents by Baby Bites Brooklyn (a social and educational support group). The talk was called “Brooklyn Moms Tell All”- and that’s what (I hope!) we did. We talked about when to start searching for a nanny, daycare, how to do a nanny share, find a [...]
Kids Music Listings this Weekend: July 30, 31 August 1
by Charles on 7/28/10 | 0 Comment(s)
Greenbelt Nature Center in Staten Island- a place for a square dance? Why, yes!
Charles, our Music Listings Editor and Music Reviewer, manages to find the best and most interesting music events for us ALWAYS. And, this weekend is no different.
Have a dinosaur nut? Check out Rocker Rex and his 7 foot dinasour Rock on Friday [...]
A Day Out in Larchmont, Westchester
by Holly on 7/26/10 | 0 Comment(s)
Longing to get out of Brooklyn for half a day but wondering where to go? Larchmont is a suburb right outside NYC in Westchester County. Located on the Long Island Sound side, it’s a hop, skip and a jump from the city.
Larchmont is unlike many other [...]
Art Boot Camps…for you!
by Karen on 7/26/10 | 0 Comment(s)
I’m always happy to post about classes that are for the parents- we often put ourselves last in the equation for doing extracurricular activities.
This summer there are 2 Brooklyn studios that have great classes for you to get your creative booty back in gear. If you can’t manage this summer, then you can try for [...]
Pregnant? Brooklyn Moms Tell All
by Karen on 7/22/10 | 0 Comment(s)
Are you pregnant or a new parent? There’s a lot to think about: birth options: a doula, midwife, which hospital, postpartum doulas, products, daycare, nannies (how to find them), best pediatricians, lactation consultants and more. Argh- it’s enough to create a minor panic attack.
So, that’s where we come in. I, Chana from babybites Brooklyn and [...]
The Noguchi: Events for families- including this weekend
by Karen on 7/22/10 | 0 Comment(s)
The Noguchi Museum is working hard to introduce more family friendly events into their programming. As The Noguchi is one of my favorite museums in NY, I don’t need a lot of reasons to go, but I’m happy they are doing more to entice families. This Saturday, July 24th is their annual Summer Family Day. [...]
Book Signing and Toy Making in Greenpoint
by Tonya on 7/22/10 | 0 Comment(s)
Join Brooklyn author Heather Swain for a toy making demonstration and book signing. Her new book: Make This Toy: 101 Clever Creations from Everyday Items will debut on July 24th, 3:00 pm, at WORD Bookstore (http://www.wordbrooklyn.com/) in Greenpoint. Simply take the G line to the Greenpoint Avenue stop. You and your family will learn how [...]
A shaded adventure in Central Park
by Carolyn on 7/22/10 | 0 Comment(s)
As a stay-at-home mom to two preschoolers, I both dread and anticipate summer. I always thought part of the fun having kids was having companions in exploring all the great things New York has to offer. At ages four and two, my kids are finally at an age where they both are really starting to [...]
Where you find some Brooklynites on the weekends
by Holly on 7/19/10 | 2 Comment(s)
Ever wonder where everyone goes when Brooklyn empties out on the summer weekends? I can tell you where they are.
Nestled inside the mountainous Catskills region of New York lies a small town called Lake Huntington. It’s near the town of Bethel and is about five miles from the Delaware River, not far from the border [...]
Do you have a train or bus fanatic?
by Karen on 7/15/10 | 3 Comment(s)
Do you have a train or bus fanatic in your house? This could be just the trip for you this summer (and you can do it twice!). The New York Transit Museum is taking a few of its ‘exhibits’ out for a spin for an adventure July 31 and August 21, 2010. Passengers will experience [...]
Kids Music Listings this Weekend: July 16, 17, 18
by Charles on 7/15/10 | 0 Comment(s)
Friday July 16th
11:00 am: Mr. Chris
Traditional kids songs with a funky beat plus Mr. Chris originals. Get ready to dance!
Details:Brower Park Brooklyn Avenue and Prospect Place Cost: Free
6:30 pm: Sunset Jam on the Hudson
I’ve been curious about how the kids would feel about a drum circle. A drum circle at sunset seems an ideal way [...]
