Need breast pumps, bottles and nursing supplies?
by Karen on 3/12/10 | 0 Comment(s)
This question frequently comes up: Where can I rent a breast pump? There are a few places to choose from. Some stores will even deliver the pump to you, which can be a real blessing. Yummy Mummy, a breastfeeding specialty store in Manhattan offers same day delivery for $15. Though Worldwide Surgical delivers for free, [...]
Carriers vs. Strollers
by Karen on 3/11/10 | 0 Comment(s)
The New York Times goes on a “babywearing” trip to 2 of the biggest babywearing stores of NY and Brooklyn: Boing and Metro Minis. They report that, for a lot of these parents, the “last decade’s coveted Bugaboo or Maclaren stroller has been largely supplanted by baby carriers.” Has babywearing become fashionable? That’s what the [...]
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 [...]
BabyCakes on how to color frosting naturally
by Karen on 3/10/10 | 2 Comment(s)
Babycakes NYC on the Lower East Side is a destination for gluten-free, vegan, health-concious sweet lovers. It has been a hit destination for anyone with food allergies, dietary restrictions, and all things “special” and alternative, and that, of course, has attracted celebrities. The owner, Erin McKenna, has written a book, BabyCakes: Vegan, Gluten-Free, and (Mostly) [...]
Art Projects to do at home
by Karen on 3/09/10 | 0 Comment(s)
There are plenty of days that I wish I had an art project I could do with the kids- and a guiding hand to take me through it. Well, I have found help. RADkidsART is the brain child of Rick Anthony Diaz, who has been a teaching artist in New York City since 1995. Rick [...]
Park Slope Doctor in drug ring
by Karen on 3/09/10 | 0 Comment(s)
Gothamist reported today, that an anesthesiologist, along with some residents at NY Methodist in Park Slope, were accused of running a drug ring.
The Park Slope anesthesiologist, Michael Hosny Gabriel, “was accused of writing Adderall prescriptions for phony patients, who filled them and sold the study drug on the streets. Gabriel, may have used his profits [...]
Vitamin storage turns out to be, yes, important
by Jill on 3/09/10 | 0 Comment(s)
Where do you store your vitamins? We keep our vitamins in the kitchen and I know people who store them in the bathroom. The bathroom and kitchen seem two logical places to store them and for most of us, where we keep them is how we can remember to take them. Apparently then, most of [...]
Date Night? Try “Dine In Brooklyn”
by Karen on 3/09/10 | 0 Comment(s)
I love “Dine In Brooklyn” week: though I have never been able to make the lunch special ($20.10) with kids in tow, I have taken advantage of the dinner special ($25). Both meals include 3 courses and you are promised, “Quality food, no attitude on the side!” There are over 175 restaurants on the list, [...]
Looking for a swim class in Brooklyn?
by Karen on 3/08/10 | 0 Comment(s)
Now is the time to get in some swim lessons before the summer starts and NY’s public pools open. Many swim classes started last week or will start this week and will last through the spring. What kind of swim classes are you looking for? Those for a newborn or for a toddler? Try looking [...]
Iris Lingerie (and bra fitter) is having a sale!
by Karen on 3/05/10 | 1 Comment(s)
Iris Clarke (the bra fitter) at Kimera Bridal Store is a Brooklyn treasure. She can do everything, like fit you for a good bra, turn your regular bra into a nursing bra or shorten nightie straps, but mainly she can give your bust a boost. She has a sweet, little space inside Kimera Bridal Store [...]
Got milk? Yes, and delivered to your door!
by Karen on 3/04/10 | 0 Comment(s)
We used to have milk delivered when I was growing up. There was something special about that fresh, cold milk in those heavy bottles. If you are as nostaligic about home milk delivery, you are going to be thrilled with this news. The Manhattan Milk Company is now delivering to select neighborhoods of Brooklyn. You [...]
Supreme Court weighs in on Atlantic Yards
by Karen on 3/02/10 | 1 Comment(s)
Just in from The Fort Greene Association. (I am truly sad about this).
Yesterday New York State Supreme Court Justice Abraham Gerges dismissed a lawsuit challenging the condemnation of property needed for the Atlantic Yards Arena. Although there are other legal challenges pending, this lawsuit was the last legal barrier to construction.
On February 24 Forest City [...]
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 [...]
Paperless party invites- that entice your guests to come
by Karen on 2/25/10 | 0 Comment(s)
Cool Mom Picks did a post today about Paperless Post. They were positively ecstatic about the site’s online invitations and the service’s new Children’s Collection. I had to go to Paperless Post’s site to check it out myself. And, yes, there is plenty to love here. Sending these stylish invitations online not only gets guests [...]
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 [...]
The winning books that might make your Reading List
by Karen on 2/23/10 | 0 Comment(s)
Last October I was sent the above pictured 5 books with the request that I read and evaluate all of them within 2. 5 months as a judge for the Books for a Better Life Awards. You can imagine that my holidays weren’t spent going to many holiday parties, but curled up on the couch, [...]
New Yoga Studio with a week of free yoga!
by Karen on 2/23/10 | 4 Comment(s)
A new yoga location is opening up in Fort Greene/downtown Brooklyn and to celebrate their grand opening on March 1st, they are offering a week of free yoga! Um, yes, this girl and her mat will be there as much as possible….you? The new studio is in an unusual setting. It’s in the new development, [...]
Family Flat: BHeights 2 BR, custom closet and attic
by Karen on 2/18/10 | 2 Comment(s)
Sun-filled pre-war co-op apartment in prime Brooklyn Heights location. Featuring 14 foot ceilings and hardwood floors throughout, this parlor floor apartment has one large bedroom, one small bedroom perfect as a nursery or office, dining area, living room, and plenty of storage space. The master bedroom has a large walk-in custom California Closet, built-in bookshelves, [...]
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 [...]
Blue Marble ice cream opens in cobble hill- with free ice cream!
by Karen on 2/12/10 | 0 Comment(s)
If you live in Brooklyn, it’s likely that you have heard raves about Blue Marble’s ice cream. Adjectives like, “creamy, soft, flavorful, wooweeee and delish” are commonly used to describe their organic ice cream. Their hot chocolate ain’t bad either! Blue Marble is opening a new Cobble Hill location on Sunday, February 14th. When I [...]
Your baby naming style- which one are you?
by Karen on 2/11/10 | 1 Comment(s)
I am a sucker for quizzes- and this one on the bump got me. Fill out a quick quiz on their site to find out what your baby naming style is. Though I am done having children (sigh…blubber), I thought this was fun to do. I found the first girl’s name they suggested was one [...]
Event Picks for Brooklyn and NYC Feb. 12 and on…..
by Karen on 2/11/10 | 0 Comment(s)
As usual, NY knows how to entertain and President’s Day Weekend and President’s Week is no exception. Most of the museums stay open next week to accommodate the numerous kids and parents looking for things to do. On my personal list for next week: The Intrepid Kids Week, the New York Hall of Science’s [...]
Lululemon opens in Brooklyn- with free yoga!
by Karen on 2/08/10 | 1 Comment(s)
It doesn’t matter if you don’t do yoga and you don’t need yoga gear: you still need to know about Lululemon. The first time I went in a Lululemon store, I thought everyone had taken a flower pill. By the time I had left with a new pair of pants, I had too. I thought [...]
Family Flat: Park Slope 2 BR + nursery and roof deck
by Karen on 2/04/10 | 1 Comment(s)
This apartment that is For Sale By Owner has an open house this weekend. It is in the zone for PS 321 and has stroller parking on the 1st floor- lucky you!
Open Houses: Sat Feb 6 and Sun Feb 7 from 1 to 3pm
114 Garfield Place, 4R between 5th and 6th Avenues
Asking: $655,000 Maint: $525 [...]
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 [...]
