I’m looking for part-time help for an event

    by Karen on 8/31/10 | 0 Comment(s)

    Hi all,
    I am planning an event for Brooklyn parents for this winter. I’m super excited about it- and I hope to reveal more about it shortly when things get more firmed up.
    But, for now: I am looking for a SAHM or freelancer who has an interest or experience in event planning [...]

    Fresh Direct gets competition: Peapod!

    by Karen on 7/19/10 | 1 Comment(s)

    I grew up in Chicago, so I know all about Peapod, the online grocer.  Though we never used them, (mom loved the grocery store trips), I’ve always been curious why they didn’t come to the northeast. Years later, we got Fresh Direct in NYC. And, although I have been happy with them (especially for bulk [...]

    How to start a babysitting co-op

    by Karen on 7/07/10 | 7 Comment(s)

    You might have heard about babysitting cooperatives only recently, but they have actually been around since the 1970’s. Back then, groups of parents figured out that babysitting co-ops were beneficial: a parent would babysit for another family’s child and, in return, they could also get a free night of babysitting from any of the families [...]

    Big blog news for Brooklyn foodies

    by Karen on 4/07/10 | 0 Comment(s)

    Big news in the Brooklyn blog world:
    Popular Brooklyn food blogger Stacie Billis of ChowMama has founded a new family food blog: One Hungry Mama.  Stacie, a Clinton Hill mom, is known for her simple-to-follow and healthy recipes for kids and parents.  She has made a giant leap with her new blog One Hungry Mama. She [...]

    New Kids Club with good museum discounts

    by Karen on 3/30/10 | 0 Comment(s)

    Brooklyn writer, Alison Lowenstein of Brooklyn Baby, has not only come out with a new book:  City Kid New York: The Ultimate Guide for NYC Parents of Kids ages 4-12 in the last week, she is now the Ambassador for Channel 13’s new Kid’s Club. She has to be one busy mum! The Club gives [...]

    What I really wanted to say was “Brownies!”

    by Karen on 3/26/10 | 0 Comment(s)

    Fellow blogger, April Peveteaux, who is at Cafemom’s blog “The Stir”, was kind enough to do a writeup about my blog. It is under the title “Baby Mama of the Week.” And though that sounds like I did something wonderful to deserve such a title, it’s essentially an interview- but a really fun one at [...]

    Ergo Carriers on MegaSale

    by Karen on 3/25/10 | 0 Comment(s)

    Baby Cheapstake posted a VERY welcome post today about a great deal on select color Ergo carriers. Ergo Carriers (one pink, one black- styles pictured above) are on sale on BabySteals.com for $60.50 to $70.50.
    This is the moment to take the plunge- these carriers are wonderful! Hurry- the deal won’t last for long. Let me [...]

    Cool Map Games for Kids

    by Karen on 3/03/10 | 0 Comment(s)

    Are you searching for a fun way to teach geography to your kid…and maybe brush up on it yourself?
    Here are a few that I really like:
    Rethinking Schools’ Map Game
    This map game is easy to follow. Just drag a country’s name to its proper place. I admit I made quite a few mistakes- EEEK! If you [...]

    Brooklyn vs. Manhattan- what debate?

    by Karen on 2/25/10 | 0 Comment(s)

    Leave it up to Time Out New York to start a battle: today they asked, “Which one is better: Brooklyn or Manhattan?”  I don’t think many Brooklynites will see any debate. As one reader pointed out to them, ” “The best restaurants are in Brooklyn, the best drinks are in Brooklyn, the sun is in [...]

    The Directory is DONE and up with new listings!

    by Karen on 2/23/10 | 0 Comment(s)

    Thank you all for your incredible patience while waiting for the new Directory of Resources to be complete. It has been an arduous 3 months to fine-tune all the listings to make sure they are in the right categories and up to date. I am THRILLED with the new design, structure and vibe- and hope [...]

    My favorite “To Do” Lists

    by Karen on 2/16/10 | 0 Comment(s)

    Are you a list maker? Lists are a great way to stay organized, feel accomplishment and make your crazy life feel structured. So, if you aren’t a list maker, maybe this is the time for you to try one- and I have some cool ones for you here.
    I am a virgo- which I think pretty [...]

    Two new Brooklyn parenting sites

    by Karen on 2/04/10 | 0 Comment(s)

    As you know, Brooklyn is blog capital of the world and there’s a good reason for that. Some of the best writers and designers live here and they have a lot of witty stuff to say. There are also a lot of babies in Brooklyn and so it seems the intersection of writing and parenting [...]

    A mention about us from MUG

    by Karen on 1/27/10 | 0 Comment(s)

    MUG (Manhattan Users Guide) gave our little blog a shout-out today in their Neww.York.    Hooray and thanks!
    If you don’t know about MUG , you can get info on arts & entertainment, shopping sales, leisure and services….like today I found out where to get a lamp repaired.
    A VERY important item I picked up from MUG today:
    **Michelle [...]

    Your Facebook Settings might make you vulnerable

    by Karen on 1/25/10 | 0 Comment(s)

    Did you notice in December when you logged onto Facebook, that there was a whole set of questions about updating your Privacy Settings? I coasted through the questions and settings. I thought I made my account pretty private, until now. Now that Facebook has changed its policy, your privacy could be in danger, warns The [...]

    New BOCOCA parenting blog

    by Karen on 12/22/09 | 0 Comment(s)

    Okay, so I am late on publishing this good news, but I wanted to get to it tonight finally.   BOCOCA (Boerum Hill, Cobble Hill, Carroll Gardens) is a dense area full of great restaurants (think Smith Street), shops (Ola Baby, Pizzazz) and play spaces (NYC Explorers, Ikea- yes, that counts- and Families First) so [...]

    The site has been relaunched!

    by Karen on 12/16/09 | 3 Comment(s)

    Surprise!!
    The site has been totally redesigned, shifted, and well, had a general facelift. The redesign was much more fun than a real tuck (and relatively less painful I think…) But please be patient with me as I am definitely feeling my age (and looking it) with all the late nights.
    What is new: the blog will [...]

    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 [...]