Brooklyn’s own children’s musician David Weinstone, whose music videos are seen daily on Nickelodeon’s Nick Jr. channel, is ready to party with fans and The Music For Aardvarks Band in celebration of the release of… Read More »Brooklynite behind Music For Aardvarks plays Highline
The Chronicles of Narnia by C.S. Lewis are a rite of passage for many kids. It’s a journey into a world where children help determine the ethics of a new land all with the help… Read More »The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe comes to Brooklyn
This free workshop by Slings in the City is a great way to learn all about the different carriers, how to tell if a carrier is safe and correct positioning for newborn through toddler. The… Read More »Free Brooklyn Babywearing Workshop
If you think it’s too early to think about summer camp- think again. I called one camp 3 weeks ago to register and was told they had been sold out for weeks. So much for… Read More »Slackers Alert: Summer Camp Expo this weekend
Do you have an idea for a short story or a novel brimming inside you that needs a little nudging to get out (not to mention time!) Or perhaps you have written something and want… Read More »You: For budding or established novelists
We have a “No Shoes” policy in our house. Most people “get” why we have it but I have friends that are totally irritated by it but silently de-shoe. When I see their annoyed reactions,… Read More »No Shoes in the House?
Living in Brooklyn, we are so lucky to have numerous classes available to our kids – ranging from music, dance to movement and even Capoeira! But along with all of these exciting classes may sometimes… Read More »Free Trial Classes for the spring
Last summer, we were playing soccer with some friends at a local park when a 6 year-old bike rider, when faced with crashing into a bench versus my son, chose my son. I didn’t see… Read More »A severed finger and now my list of recommendations
I love french fries. Thick cut, curly, shoestring, seasoned… you name it, I eat it. Here’s the thing, though: they have got to be fried. Believe me when I tell you that I’ve had my… Read More »Move Over Fry Guys: Polenta “French Fries”
Real Simple Magazine had 2 articles on how to clean everything from cotton to backpacks. I found them incredibly helpful. Here are both articles melded together. Both written by Sarah Stebbins How to Wash Cotton… Read More »How to Clean Toys, Backpacks, Shoes and…just about everything!