Top 21 Baby Stores in America for 2010

    by Karen on 3/11/10 | 0 Comment(s)

    It’s a bit disappointing that only 2 New York stores made the “Top 21 Baby Stores” by Baby Bargains this year.  Second city Chicago has 2 stores on the list and the much smaller city of Boston has 2 also.  So, here are a few more NY stores that could be on that list: (They [...]

    Gaga for Gifts- Part 1

    by Karen on 12/08/09 | 0 Comment(s)

    Some of you may know that I have a column in New York Family Magazine- Brooklyn edition. This month I published an article about my favorite 10 gifts this holiday season. I was shocked to see that one of my picks (Crayon rocks made by a mom-inventor) was also chosen by People Magazine. Which might [...]

    Where to get used (and new) ice skates in Brooklyn

    by Karen on 12/02/09 | 0 Comment(s)

    Gliding on freshly zambonied ice, sipping hot chocolate at break time, spinning perfectly on point- well, now I am just dreaming. But what isn’t a dream is to find inexpensive ice skates in Brooklyn. Good Footing in Park Slope has new and used skates. (Used are mainly just available for children- as the store [...]