Giveaway! Tix to “The Amazing Max”
by Karen 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?!” [...]
Enter Your School For Chance to Win a $25,000 Intel Tech Package
by Karen 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 [...]
Giveaway: Silhouette Portraits at Pink Olive and a Giveaway!
by Serena on 9/08/11 | 15 Comment(s)
Kids change so fast and one unique way to capture how they look throughout the years is with a silhouette cut out. This week, renowned silhouette artist Karl Johnson will be at Pink Olive doing just that. Karl, a 3rd generation silhouette artist, has created silhouettes for thousands of people including celebrities and their children. [...]
FREE tickets to Berenstain Bears for first 100 families
by Karen on 9/06/11 | 0 Comment(s)
We, like a lot of NYC publications and blogs, liked the new Berenstain Bears Live production that debuted this summer. It’s a cute production with original songs and a jam-packed storyline that both you and your kids will like. If you haven’t seen it yet, or want to see it again, now is your chance [...]
A $1,000 scavenger hunt for parents
by Karen on 4/18/11 | 0 Comment(s)
Do you like a good scavenger hunt? How about one where you can win $1,000? Now is your chance if you participate in Gaggle of Chicks first-ever online egg hunt. Each day this week an egg featuring letters will be hidden on one of Gaggle of Chicks’ favorite websites (and of course A Child Grows [...]
Winner of Angelina Ballerina tix!
by Karen on 2/08/11 | 0 Comment(s)
You won, you won Karen Angustia- and I hope these are a great birthday present for both of your girls! What you won: A family pack of tickets to Angelina Ballerina The Musical anytime! (Karen’s number was picked by Random.org- all entries were pulled from both my blog post and from our Facebook page). I’m [...]
$20 tickets for theater this week only- and Angelina Ballerina Giveaway!
by Karen on 2/02/11 | 33 Comment(s)
In the last few years, I have gotten to know the kids’ theaters like the back of my hand (this one has boosters, this one has stroller valet, that one has tiny bathrooms, that one you should buy seats last minute). Ask me anything about adult theater and I would be stumped. I’m not sure [...]
PBS Design Squad visits- and you can win tickets!
by Jill on 1/11/11 | 4 Comment(s)
The first time my kids (5 and 3) went to the New York Hall of Science (NYSCI) in Queens, they disappeared with my husband for the entire day; hours longer than I could have hoped. NYSCI has something for every age (or at least 3 – 40, in our case!) and boasts the largest collection [...]
Winner…For Secret Agent 23 Skidoo at Symphony Space
by Charles on 10/12/10 | 0 Comment(s)
We have a winner! I picked the winner using random.org (a number generator) and the winner is….Arlene! Yeah for Arlene! She entered the contest here on the blog. Arlene, you’re heading with your family to see one of the most exciting new kid’s musicians, Secret Agent 23 Skidoo, rock the Symphony Space on Saturday October [...]
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 [...]
Finally! The winner for the Tigers Exhibit
by Karen on 6/29/10 | 2 Comment(s)
I am so embarrassed. I don’t know how this slipped my mind totally. Well, actually I do. Between writing for the blog, raising kids, saving our place from mice and doing my art…I just plumb FORGOT, yes, completely forgot to pick a winner for the Tigers- Tracking a Legend show at South Street Seaport. I [...]
Friday Freebie: 4 tix to Tigers exhibit at South Street Seaport!
by Karen on 6/04/10 | 12 Comment(s)
We have a 4-year old cheetah, tiger, leopard nut living in our house. So, it was with incredible excitement that our family and another family with a big cat nut themselves went to the Tigers- Tracking a Legend show at South Street Seaport. Tigers- Tracking a Legend is a hands-on exploration about a tiger family [...]
TWO winners of VIP Floor Tix to Ringling Brothers
by Karen on 5/28/10 | 1 Comment(s)
Two winners were picked by random.org and each won 4 VIP floor seats tickets for Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey’s opening weekend: Sunday June 20. The winners can choose between the 1p.m. or 5 p.m. performances. Thanks to everyone who told us their favorite Brooklyn or Manhattan playground and why either here or on [...]
Winner! Stroller Strides classes + 1 free class for everyone!
by Karen on 5/21/10 | 1 Comment(s)
We have a winner! I picked the winner using random.org (a number generator) and the winner is….Sara! Hooray Sara- you won a free month of classes from Stroller Strides, the #1 Stroller exercise program in the country. You lucky duck- you’ll be back to flat abs in no time! Okay, if you’re bummed that you [...]
Friday Freebie: VIP Floor Seats to Ringling Brothers!
by Karen on 5/21/10 | 47 Comment(s)
Somehow we have manged to wrangle 8 VIP floor seats (YES! VIP! 8! ) to Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Presents The Coney Island Illuscination for their opening weekend on Sunday, June 20th! That means that TWO families can each win 4 tickets! VIP Floor tickets mean you can see David DaVinci’s illusions up-close, [...]
Winners of Gazillion and Wide-Awake Jake announced!
by Karen on 5/15/10 | 0 Comment(s)
Eek! I was so late picking the winners today, I’m sorry. Long but good day. I selected the winners by using random.org, which is a random number generator. So, drum roll….. Jennifer- you lucky gal! You won 4 tix to the original musical production of “Wide Awake Jake” by TADA!’s Youth Theater. I know your [...]
Friday Freebie: Stroller Strides classes + 1 free class for all readers!
by Karen on 5/14/10 | 13 Comment(s)
Stroller Strides, the #1 Stroller exercise program in the country has come to Brooklyn…and you can win a free month of classes in our giveaway! Stroller Strides works by combining an amazing workout of cardio, strength, flexibility and more. It’s no walk in the park- but you will also have fun. You get to exercise [...]
Monday Giveaway: 4 tix to Wide-Awake Jake
by Karen on 5/09/10 | 11 Comment(s)
You can win 4 tix to the original musical production of “Wide Awake Jake” by TADA!’s Youth Theater now. This sweet story, about a young boy named Jake who can’t fall asleep, is playing from now through May 23rd so your tickets will be good for any of those performances pending availablility. What the play [...]
Friday Giveaway: 4 tix to Gazillion Bubble Show
by Karen on 5/06/10 | 54 Comment(s)
You’ve seen how your kids react to bubbles. Now, imagine how they would react to seeing people inside bubbles, or lasers shooting through bubbles, or bubbles within bubbles?! They would be enthralled…and so will you. The Gazillion Bubble Show in Manhattan, is all about bubble magic and everyone from David Letterman to Oprah thinks the [...]
Friday Giveaway: 30 minutes on the couch (without leaving it!)
by Karen on 4/30/10 | 2 Comment(s)
Are you wondering how to: A) balance family and work B) balance family and yourself C) troubleshoot temper tantrums
Kiddie Cruise winner!
by Karen on 4/29/10 | 0 Comment(s)
Beth Benzaquin won the 4 tix to Kiddie Cruise on the 9/26 Safari cruise! I picked the winner through www.random.org. Congrats Beth! Thanks all for entering on our Facebook fan page. We will have a new Friday Freebie that will be announced on Friday afternoon.
Friday Freebie: Kiddie Cruise for 4 giveaway!
by Karen on 4/22/10 | 3 Comment(s)
Calling all Princesses, Pirates, Cowgirls, Superheroes & Fairies! Kiddie Cruise will take you and your family on a fun-filled cruise aboard the Queen of Hearts in New York City on a Sunday of your choice. Our giveaway of 4 tickets to a Kiddie Cruise of your choice means you can enjoy themed arts/crafts, face painting, [...]
Forward Facing Car Seat to Booster…and car seat giveaway!
by Karen on 3/02/10 | 14 Comment(s)
My girlfriend “L” wrote me last week, “Quick question: have you moved from a car seat to a booster seat for your older kids yet? Our son’s feet are touching the back of the front seats, so I’d like to move him, but he’s not quite 40 pounds, which is usually the booster-seat starting point. [...]
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!
Giveaway: Dinner for 2 for 3 nights
by Karen on 2/18/10 | 3 Comment(s)
Every busy parent deserves to win this giveaway! Fresh Direct has a new line of 4-Minute Meals that are healthy, quick to prepare and well-priced so they are perfect for all of us busy moms and dads. You can win 6 of their new entrees (dinner for 2 for 3 nights) that will be delivered [...]
