How to Clean Toys, Backpacks, Shoes and…just about everything!
by Karen on 4/04/11 | 6 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 [...]
Current car seat practices unsafe
by Karen on 3/23/11 | 4 Comment(s)
I remember that moment of relief when we could turn our babies’ rear-facing car seats forward. We could finally see their faces while traveling and it did seem like a milestone: our babies (and us) were moving out of the infant cloud into babyland. As advised by the American Academy of Pediatrics, we turned their [...]
Finally- a multivitamin with fish oil- all in one
by Karen on 2/27/11 | 11 Comment(s)
I’ve been writing on this blog about multivitamins and fish oil supplements throughout my own quest to find the best ingredients and taste out there. Every morning both my children get an Omega 3 gummy and a multivitamin. They both dread the fish oil and I don’t blame them. Their breath betrays how bad it [...]
Knit your valentine some leg warmers
by Karen on 2/03/11 | 0 Comment(s)
I always think it’s a shame that leg warmers haven’t made a big comeback since the days of Flashdance. But luckily, leg warmers (apparently) never go out of fashion for the children. If you are looking to increase the leg warmer supply in your child’s drawer (and, who isn’t?), then head over to GUMBO for [...]
“A love child betwen Etsy and Craiglist?”
by Karen on 1/28/11 | 1 Comment(s)
We all love the Brooklyn Flea for its amalgamation of vintage items and new designer items and neighborhood feel. Well, imagine something like this online. That’s krrb- an online venue for local and in-person commerce. Think of Krrb (pronounced ‘curb’) as a virtual market where you can find items from people’s sewing baskets, attics, or [...]
My favorite $10 gadget for kids
by Tuey on 1/17/11 | 1 Comment(s)
Raise your hand if you have had one of these problems with your child: A. Your child won’t get in the stroller B. Your child won’t hold your hand while crossing the street C. Your child wanders away from you while walking If you answer “none” than either you don’t have a walking child yet [...]
Update: Shop local- Brooklyn Holiday Markets and Craft Fairs
by Karen on 12/16/10 | 1 Comment(s)
While occasionally efficient, too much on-line holiday shopping can zap the holiday spirit right out of you. So once you realize you have been staring at your laptop for hours, (yes, I mean you!) just turn it off. Then, grab a friend, pretty up – whether that be by brushing your teeth or a putting [...]
Shop local: Brooklyn Holiday Markets and Craft Fairs
by Jill on 12/08/10 | 1 Comment(s)
While occasionally efficient, too much on-line holiday shopping can zap the holiday spirit right out of you. So once you realize you have been staring at your laptop for hours, (yes, I mean you!) just turn it off. Then, grab a friend, pretty up – whether that be by brushing your teeth or a putting [...]
Need breast pumps, bottles and nursing supplies?
by Karen on 12/06/10 | 1 Comment(s)
This question frequently comes up: Where can I rent a breast pump? There are a few places to choose from. Some stores will even deliver the pump to you, which can be a real blessing. Worldwide Surgical delivers for free but it does have a $15 pickup fee unless you return it yourself. Yummy Mummy, [...]
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. [...]
Be prepared to blow your budget: book fairs
by Karen on 11/30/10 | 1 Comment(s)
I have been known to blow my whole monthly budget at book fairs- which is why I am particularly concerned that 3 good ones are all coming up around holiday time. I’ll have to hold myself back…. The International School of Brooklyn’s French and Spanish Children’s Book Fair (Friday, Dec. 3rd and Saturday, Dec. 4th) [...]
Hanukkah activities to do at home
by Karen on 11/26/10 | 0 Comment(s)
Hanukkah is one of the most kid-friendly Jewish holidays out there. Filled with fire, fried foods, games, and presents, it’s a kid’s dream. Here are some activities with spinning tops and potatoes to get you started on this year’s celebration. (This post was originally published on Kveller.com- a site with “a Jewish twist on parenting” [...]
Hannukkah Gift Guide
by Karen on 11/22/10 | 0 Comment(s)
New online stores, like the new online discount sites, seem to be popping up every day. A lot of them are repeats of the same, but I like Growsup.com that just launched last week. It offers you a customized filter so you can shop by age, gender or whichever child you have saved in their [...]
Hardest person on your shopping list? Have a perfect solution!
by Karen on 11/22/10 | 0 Comment(s)
On your holiday list, who is the hardest person to buy for? I’m going to guess it’s one of these: A) father B) brother-in-law C) tween or D) work colleague. Anyone else I’m missing? I found the perfect gift for both A, B, C and D on my list. The personalized cookie. It was my [...]
My story: our son’s excema
by Karen on 11/11/10 | 0 Comment(s)
My sister in Chicago has a 2 year old son named Von that is only 1 month older than my Willow. Strangely, both of our children share a peanut allergy when none of their siblings do. In addition to his peanut allergy, Von has excema. A bad case of it. Over the summer it was [...]
You’ve got kids, right? Don’t forget a will
by Karen on 10/28/10 | 4 Comment(s)
Recently I was telling my friend that the best wedding present we received, (sorry Aunt M), was a session with an attorney to get our wills drawn up. My friend was shocked. “How morbid!” she said. All I can say is “thanks Dad!” It has given us peace of mind as we have had children, [...]
Shopping Frenzy with daily discount sites
by Jill on 10/24/10 | 2 Comment(s)
“Hurry, hurry. The Plan Toy dollhouse voted Best “blah blah” is on sale for the next 24 hours!!” Since signing up for many of the sites (strictly as research for this article!), my in-box has been filled with spending possibilities. As I scroll through my emails in the morning, I consider the possibilities: a facial [...]
Sleep clocks for an early riser (update)
by joy on 10/18/10 | 3 Comment(s)
Update to 2/4/2010 post: Do you have an early riser? Or a child that yells “get me!” at a way-too-early hour in the morning? Sleep clocks might be a good solution for you. We were at our wits’ end when we had a newborn and our 2 year old son was getting up at 4:30 [...]
Cutest Etsy Halloween Costumes or DIY
by Jill on 10/06/10 | 1 Comment(s)
I am not clever, sadly. But I’m happy to give money to people who are clever, a la the folks who make the cool Halloween costumes at Etsy. Yes, some of the prices are steep and (to me) a little prohibitive, but not all of them. And if I’m going to spend 20 bucks on [...]
Consignment Sale coming in 2 weeks- track shoes ready?
by Karen on 10/05/10 | 3 Comment(s)
Has anyone been to or sold items at the Be Green Consignment Sale in the past? I’m tempted to sign up as a consignor but the pre-organization I would have to do sounds daunting. The Be Green Kids Consignment Event is happening in just a couple of weeks- and whether you want to consign or [...]
Track your family with new GPS devices
by joy on 10/03/10 | 0 Comment(s)
Who hasn’t searched up and down rows of cars in frustration at the airport or gotten lost walking around a new town? Well, there are some great little GPS devices that may save you from some serious headaches, especially important when you’re traveling with kids. The IDC Ecco Personal Pocket GPS Locator and Bushnell Backtrack Point-5 [...]
Help us grow…fill out our survey for a chance to win massage & skincare set
by Karen on 9/22/10 | 0 Comment(s)
I really want to understand what you think about A Child Grows in Brooklyn… By completing this very short survey below (should take less than 5 mins), not only will you be helping us to give you a better service you can also win some fab prizes! What you can win: A Eucerin skincare kit [...]
Cool New Photographer In Town: Real Life, Your Life
by Karen on 9/08/10 | 0 Comment(s)
Jumping Frog Photo is a firm believer in keeping it real. Forget studio backdrops. The perfect backdrop is real life. Your life. JFP photographs you in your home, doing what you do. No props, awkward poses, extra lighting…just you; making lunch, changing diapers, doing whatever you normally do. When you’re comfortable, then the photos show [...]
Lulu’s Consignment Shop open! Stock up on fall clothes
by Karen on 9/02/10 | 2 Comment(s)
We reported back in June about Lulu’s in Brooklyn opening a new consignment shop in Park Slope called Lulu’s Then & Now. Well, the good news it finally opened on Tuesday of this week. Owner Brigitte wrote me this morning to say the opening “was a huge hit.” Might be a great chance to stock [...]
Watch out! Dinos! (well, eco-friendly ones)
by joy on 8/22/10 | 0 Comment(s)
Last year we started receiving Sprig toys for birthday presents. I had never heard of them before, but it seems everywhere I look now, someone has one on the playground. You might have seen them too. There are the very popular eco-trucks that dig and dump in the dirt and the funny large-headed figures with [...]
