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 [...]
