7 A.M. Enfant Sample Sale This Friday
by Nicole on 4/17/12 | 0 Comment(s)
Not too long ago, a lot us ran around to the sample sales in Soho, scavenging for designer duds at half price. It seems those days are mostly over as we hunt for deals for our kids’ closets instead. This Friday, I, along with parents from all over NYC, will descend on Beekman Street for [...]
How much to tip for food delivery
by Nicole on 3/23/12 | 7 Comment(s)
Have you ever wondered if you were tipping enough for food delivery? Author Gabriel Thompson, a Crown Heights resident, has some thoughts on the subject. Thompson worked undercover in the low-wage immigrant workforce, including a stint as a bike deliveryman for an upscale Mexican restaurant in Manhattan. The year-long experiment was done as research for [...]
Need a House Cleaner? And with a Discount?
by Nicole on 3/16/12 | 0 Comment(s)
Here is one vow my husband and I made to one another after our first year of living together: we would do everything in our power to afford a house cleaner for the rest of our lives. We couldn’t keep arguing about who had to clean the toilet or mop the floor forever, right?! Well, [...]
NYC Premiere of “More Business of Being Born”
by Nicole on 2/21/12 | 2 Comment(s)
Executive Producer Ricki Lake and Filmmaker Abby Epstein examined “the business” of having a baby with their insightful documentary, The Business of Being Born and their new, 4 part DVD series continues their investigation into maternity care with the series, More Business of Being Born. The series looks at birthing options, visits with famous midwife [...]
Want to “Raise a Good Sleeper”? We Have a Discount if You Do!
by Nicole 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 [...]
Giveaway! Tix to “The Amazing Max”
by Nicole on 1/17/12 | 36 Comment(s)
“The Amazing Max and the Box of Interesting Things” is a magic show that we found entertaining: full of silly physical humor, stunning magic tricks and hilarious antics, we thought it was not only a great kids’ show but one for parents too. This isn’t a show that you ask, “How did he do that?!” [...]
Carnegie Hall with Kids? Totally!
by Nicole on 1/09/12 | 0 Comment(s)
Carnegie Hall loves its youngest audience members- it’s a rare opportunity for the Hall to let loose. Giggles, whispers, reading and talking to a performer are encouraged and embraced whenever a family concert gets underway. The concerts, recommended for children ages 5–10, are a wonderful way for parents to introduce their children to live performances [...]
Shop Local: Craft Fairs and Holiday Markets in Brooklyn
by Serena on 11/29/11 | 0 Comment(s)
With all of the craziness that comes with Black Friday, Cyber Monday and deals flooding our inboxs, we are so happy that Brooklyn offers a bit of calm from the sea of commercialism. Thanks to local holiday fairs and markets, you can buy handmade gifts like pottery, jewelry, clothing and toys without the hassle and [...]
Enter Your School For Chance to Win a $25,000 Intel Tech Package
by Nicole on 11/21/11 | 0 Comment(s)
We know that using technology in the classroom helps teachers and students be more resourceful and stay current in today’s environment. The problem is that most schools don’t have the access to the technology they need. Intel AppUp℠ center is trying to change that with its Wired to Learn contest. Intel is donating a $25,000 [...]
Inexpensive Family Theatre: including the Nutcracker
by Nicole on 11/14/11 | 0 Comment(s)
If you are looking for reasonably-priced tickets to dance, theatre and music, some of the best deals around can be had at Brooklyn Center for the Performing Arts at Brooklyn College. Thanks to big corporation sponsorship (Target for the family series), seats are available for less than a movie ticket price. $7 for a Nutcracker [...]
50% Discount On My Fav Vitamins For My Fav Readers
by Nicole on 11/09/11 | 0 Comment(s)
Last year I wrote about my triumph in finding the perfect multivitamin for my children. Yes, some go on a quest to find themselves, but my 3 year quest was to find the ideal kid’s vitamin! SmartyPants gummy is an all-in-one vitamin that has BOTH the Omega-3s and 100% of recommended daily vitamins. Forget that [...]
Weekly Events: Auction for Film Biz Recycling, Knitting, After School Stories and Much More!
by Serena on 11/01/11 | 0 Comment(s)
We started the week with a bang thanks to Halloween. Although things have mellowed out a bit, there are still engaging and fun activities out there for kids of all ages. For parents, we are really excited for the live auction that will benefit Film Biz Recycling and a free adult knitting workshop at the [...]
Date Night: A Play About a Woman’s Freefall
by Nicole on 11/01/11 | 0 Comment(s)
Every once in awhile, we like to write about date night on the blog. Sometimes it’s about a play we are invited to preview, or a quirky adventure at Brooklyn Boulders, or even a local spa night for two. We hope that you find something that might inspire you to try something new for date [...]
Free Superhero and Dance Classes Next Week
by Nicole on 10/19/11 | 0 Comment(s)
Do you have a superhero nut? Try out this new class that lets boys and girls shake out their super hero moves. Kids will jump (small buildings), leap, web-sling, run and dance while imagining they are their favorite superheroes. Super Girls, Batmans, Spidermans and Wonder Women are all encouraged to come to the free demo [...]
Cheap Tickets to Shows Through the Brooklyn Center for the Performing Arts
by Serena on 10/10/11 | 4 Comment(s)
We wanted to update this post to remind you to get your tickets for these events NOW! We announced this in early September, but consider this your “official” reminder! The Brooklyn Center for the Performing Arts season usually sells out immediately and they just announced the 2011-2012 School Time series. The daytime series is promising [...]
Bryant Park Fall Festival
by Serena on 9/09/11 | 0 Comment(s)
We all know Bryant Park for their incredible summer film series but they also have a kid-friendly fall festival that is kicking off next week. They are offering some cool FREE programs at this festival that range from dance to theatre to hands-on workshops. For kids, Kids Club Thirteen will be sponsoring shows like PuppetMobile [...]
Big Movies for Little Kids: Fall Schedule
by Serena on 9/09/11 | 0 Comment(s)
Big Movies for Little Kids recently announced their fall line-up and we are thrilled about this series that features family-friendly flicks that are short, educational and fun for parents and kids. We also love that this series allows us to catch a movie with our kids without worrying about the constraints of a regular theater [...]
Weekend Events: 9/11 Memorials, The Ohmies, Sidewalk Clothing Sale, Fall Block Party and Much More!
by Serena on 9/08/11 | 0 Comment(s)
This week marks the 10th Anniversary of 9/11. To help our kids understand these tragic events we complied a list of some memorials happening throughout the city like the Remembering 9/11 exhibit at the New-York Historical Society and the free art workshops at the Children’s Museum of the Arts. This weekend we are excited about [...]
Free Workout for Moms With Our Meetup Group
by Nicole on 8/12/11 | 0 Comment(s)
For one night only, Mind Over Matter is partnering with A Child Grows in Brooklyn Meetup Group for a FREE Boot Camp in Prospect Park. It doesn’t matter how old your children are- if you’re a mom, you qualify! This workout is for all moms who want to get back to their pre-pregnancy figure. It [...]
Children’s Yoga in Greenpoint
by Serena on 7/14/11 | 0 Comment(s)
Children can learn a lot from yoga such as how to pose, listen and get in touch with their mind and spirit. Every Saturday your 5-10 year-old can perfect their downward dog with Nicole Levin, a children’s yoga teacher, who instructs a class for kids at Usha Veda Yoga in Greenpoint. This fun and relaxing [...]
A Brooklyn family eject their rejects for us
by Nicole on 7/06/11 | 1 Comment(s)
Who doesn’t love a home makeover- especially when it happens in our backyard? Local Brooklyn family, Josh and Millicent and their two kids, are undergoing a major transformation courtesy of a new design show called Clean House. This NYC show that airs on the Style Network has found the messiest families in the boroughs to [...]
Here are the deals you wanted!
by Nicole on 6/28/11 | 2 Comment(s)
When I announced 1.5 weeks ago that that A Child Grows in Brooklyn will be launching a new deal website, A Child Grows Deals, I asked you what kind of deals you all wanted me to try and find for you…… Here’s what you said: Massages The Chocolate Room Framing services (KC Art Supply on [...]
A Child Grows Deals: The Ultimate Site for Local Deals and Bargains in Brooklyn
by Serena on 6/15/11 | 0 Comment(s)
A Child Grows in Brooklyn is happy to announce that we will be launching a new deal website, A Child Grows Deals. Most of you know how much I believe in local business – I love to talk about great businesses and services in Brooklyn. Through this exciting new community-based site, you all will have [...]
Big news for Bridge Park adventurers
by Nicole on 6/13/11 | 0 Comment(s)
Brooklyn Bridge Park continues to impress with their range of free activities and amenities for Brooklynites. This summer they are offering ferry service on Fridays to Governor’s Island and points all along Brooklyn and the city, a craft night with Etsy Labs, bangers festival and free pilates classes weekly. For even more, read on down! [...]
Get a Free Subscription to TONY Kids
by Nicole on 5/24/11 | 0 Comment(s)
Do you want a free subscription to Time Out New York Kids? Of course you do! We have 1 year subscriptions available to our subscribers and Meetup group members. By being a subscriber to both of A Child Grows and TONY Kids, you will be up to date on everything to do, see and know [...]