Family Hannukah Celebrations in New York City
by Holly on 12/01/11 | 1 Comment(s)
New York City is buzzing during the holiday time, and the celebration of Hannukah is no exception. Whether it be a massive candle lighting with hundreds of other New Yorkers or Family Day at the Jewish Museum with art and music, you and your children will have many opportunities to celebrate and learn and celebrate [...]
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 [...]
Dan Zanes and Friends Special Christmas NYC Show
by Holly on 11/27/11 | 0 Comment(s)
Brooklyn parents have an affinity for Dan Zanes- we have seen him up close at benefits, house parties and Halloween parades and also as just one of many fans at major concert houses. He’s celebrating the release of his new holiday EP, ‘Christmas in Concord’ (available 11/29 on itunes) at City Winery in NYC on December [...]
Tree Lighting Ceremonies in NYC
by Serena on 11/27/11 | 3 Comment(s)
There is something magical about a Christmas tree. The sparkle, the lights and the beautiful tree topper make this a fantastic symbol to admire as we kick-off the holiday season. In addition to dressing your own tree you can also enjoy numerous tree lighting ceremonies throughout the city. The most renowned is the Rockefeller Center [...]
Holiday Shows and Theater Performances for Kids
by Serena on 11/23/11 | 1 Comment(s)
It is truly magical to see a show in NYC, especially a holiday show, but it also a limited-time opportunity. We have put together an extensive list of holiday theatre including the classics like the beloved Radio City Christmas Spectacular and various productions of the Nutcracker. This year, there are also some new productions of [...]
Holiday Train Shows in NYC are Back
by Serena on 11/21/11 | 4 Comment(s)
Chances are if you have a kid, you will be interested in heading to a train show this holiday. This year, there has been no word about Grand Central Terminal doing their train show- but if you know anything, please email us. No matter! Our favorite train show at the NY Botanical Gardens is back [...]
Where to Volunteer For Thanksgiving and The Holidays
by Karen on 11/21/11 | 1 Comment(s)
Here is a startling statistic from USA Today: The number of Americans attending food pantries and soup kitchens has increased by 46% over the last five years. Thanksgiving is one the occasions when those soup kitchens and food pantries get inundated with large numbers of people wanting a special meal. If you want to volunteer [...]
Where to See Santa in NYC
by Serena on 11/21/11 | 5 Comment(s)
Can you believe the holiday season is upon us? We can’t either but the decor has been popping up in store windows and the appearances of Santa Claus are starting in a few days. We updated our annual classic list of spots like ABC Carpet & Home and Macy’s but added some new spots like [...]
Macy’s Thanksgiving Parade and Balloon inflation for families
by Karen on 11/21/11 | 0 Comment(s)
The holiday excitement is beginning and it always seems like Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade and Balloon Inflation kick it off. So, how do you manage this with a family? Is it doable? Yes! The parade: The parade is in its 85th year and Macy’s is celebrating this year with some new floats. The parade route [...]
Friendly Turkey Trot Run For Thanksgiving
by Karen on 11/16/11 | 0 Comment(s)
Enjoying Thanksgiving does not mean you have to gain weight- just get out for a trot! Prospect Park Track Club does a Thanksgiving Turkey Trot every year. It’s a friendly run on Thanksgiving morning, November 24th at 9 a.m- and that means you can get out of doing some kitchen prep! The trot is just [...]
Veterans Day Observance in Carroll Park
by Karen on 11/08/11 | 0 Comment(s)
Friends of Carroll Park seem to always come up with some of the more interesting and meaningful events for the community and I was glad to hear that they, along with Court Street Merchants Association, is facilitating a Veterans Day Observance. Join them for brief comments and the laying of a wreath at the base [...]
Updated: 2011 Halloween Events: Your Complete Halloween Activity Guide
by Serena on 10/28/11 | 9 Comment(s)
This year is PACKED with activities for kids of all ages, some of our favorites include the Park Slope Halloween Parade, Boo at the Zoo at the Bronx Zoo and Ghouls and Gourds at the Brooklyn Botanical Gardens. There are tons of local celebrations like the 12th Annual Halloween Festival in Fort Greene Park and [...]
Meatloaf Mummies, Witches Fingers, Spider Cupcakes
by Karen on 10/20/11 | 3 Comment(s)
Brooklyn goes a little bit crazy on Halloween: how do we know? How about the 66 Halloween events we have listed for Brooklyn parents and their little witches?! Carroll Gardens mom and blogger, Maggie da Silva, has found a way to get your little urchins to eat something of Halloween fun before trick or treating. [...]
Weekend Events: Halloween Events, Harvest Festivals, NYC Historic Tours and Much More!
by Serena on 10/20/11 | 0 Comment(s)
This weekend is kicking off with some fun Halloween events like the Pumpkin Painting at the Craft Studio and Egghead Halloween, a craft party where kids can choose an Egghead character and dress it up in their choice of silly and spooky Halloween costumes. If you aren’t into celebrating Halloween this early then there are tons of harvest [...]
Giveaway: Tickets to Sesame Place For Halloween Events
by Karen on 10/17/11 | 44 Comment(s)
It would be hard to miss Halloween in Brooklyn with all the amazing events going on locally, but to get in the spooky spirit you should head out to Sesame Place for their pre-Halloween celebrations. The fall is the perfect time to go to Sesame Place: it is less crowded and has been transformed into [...]
Where To Go Trick Or Treating in Brooklyn
by Serena on 10/11/11 | 3 Comment(s)
Ghouls, Goblins, Super Heroes and Princesses – on Halloween you will find a collection of these characters roaming about Brooklyn in search of tasty treats. We uncovered some of the trick or treating hot spots in Brooklyn’s local neighborhoods where you will find parades, block parties and community get togethers. Also, for the complete (and [...]
My Favorite Handmade Halloween Costumes (and you don’t have to make them yourself!)
by Karen on 10/11/11 | 3 Comment(s)
Just for fun I have been searching Etsy for innovative, creative and hilarious costumes- I didn’t have to search for too long. This Red Angry Birds Tutu gave me a huge laugh. From LittlePiggysMarket for $64. Love this Frankenstein mask and it would be easy to pair this with ripped clothes for the full effect. [...]
Apple Tablecloth Craft for Rosh Hashanah
by Karen on 9/29/11 | 0 Comment(s)
It’s not Rosh Hashanah without the apples and honey. And with this project, you can add some apple decor to your new year’s table. Special thanks to my 7-year old son for helping with this one! (You’ll see his handiwork in the photos.) You’ll need: Tablecloth and Napkins Apples Brushes (wide and narrow) Fabric paint [...]
Happy Jewish New Year; Resolutions and Family Fun
by Serena on 9/29/11 | 0 Comment(s)
I know I simply can’t fathom that another year is already underway… I look at my ten-year-old daughter; the red-headed tween who has somehow grown to the point where the top of her head currently reaches the small of my neck who has somehow perfected her tween scowl- to a tee- and I wonder- WHERE [...]
Halloween Eager? Check Out The Ragamuffin Parade
by Serena on 9/28/11 | 6 Comment(s)
Growing up in Bay Ridge, the Ragamuffin Parade was an incredible unique experience. I remember dressing up and loving the festivities as the crowd cheered us on as we marched down Third Avenue. This year marks the 45th anniversary of the parade that organizers tout as a “safe alternative to trick or treating” where thousands [...]
Pick your own pumpkins, apples, veggies…and hop a hayride!
by Karen on 9/25/11 | 13 Comment(s)
There’s nothing more fun than picking your own apples, pumpkins and veggies in the fall. There’s something special about carving a pumpkin that you chose from the ground- not in a box at the supermarket. And applesauce from the apples you picked? That’s divine. You don’t have to travel too far out of Brooklyn to [...]
Apple and Pumpkin Picking at Outhouse Orchards in North Salem
by Holly on 9/25/11 | 1 Comment(s)
Just over an hour from the city lies the ultimate apple picking experience. Outhouse Orchards is family-operated and happens to be open all year. But a visit to the orchard in the autumn is very special. I had heard about Outhouse for years and been curious about it but stayed away due to stories about [...]
Reader Review: A Day Trip To A Natural Pool- Highlands
by Karen on 8/14/11 | 0 Comment(s)
This isn’t a photo of a lake or pond, but a pool. If you look closely, you can see the edging of the pool. This isn’t a pool in California or Vermont but somewhere close by….. New Jersey. That means that this discreet jem is relatively close for Brooklynites which makes it a fabulous day [...]
Where to donate clothing, toys, baby items and…everything!
by Karen on 8/01/11 | 18 Comment(s)
I had 2 readers write in asking if we could do a post on where to donate used kids’ and household items. It is the perfect time of year to clean out and declutter your kids’ toy boxes and book shelves. So, box up the old baby items, strollers, swings and even stuffed animals- and [...]
From Brooklyn to the Catskills
by Tonya on 7/12/11 | 0 Comment(s)
While living in Brooklyn is nothing short of awesome due to the wonderful people and amazing things to do, there are just times when you need – desperately – to get away and Calgon is NOT going to cut it. While I’d love to grab a flight to some exotic locale, my bank account and [...]
