As a transplant from the middle of the country, I still find the ocean new and exciting. Luckily, my children share this awe and affection and accompany me on trips to play in the sand… Read More »Visiting Jacob Riis Park in the Rockaways
Living in NYC, kids can try just about any kind of sport or skill- from woodworking to ice sculpting, there is something for every taste. What’s not so easy is coming up with the money… Read More »Free Art Workshops Every Day and All Summer Long with the CMA
It had been a long time since my husband and I had a night out. Sure, we’d had the occasional sitter and gone out to a local restaurant, but I wanted to do something different. … Read More »Who Needs Las Vegas When Brooklyn’s Got Brighton Beach?
If you have a bucket list for the summer, then put East River Ferry on it. You can take a breezy ride on the East River Ferry to 7 various stops during the week and… Read More »The East River Ferry to North Williamsburg: 12 Places to Visit
I dread getting in a taxi or car service without a car seat- and yet, I do it all the time. And, I admit, I’m guilty of taking 3 kids in a car (one without… Read More »Review of New Inflatable Car Seat: Perfect for Urban Parents
The Brooklyn Bridge Pop-Up Pool at Pier 2 will finally open tomorrow! According to Patch, the pool will “have its ribbon cutting ceremony on Friday, July 6 at 9:45 a.m.” I assume that after that… Read More »Pier 2 Pool Opens Tomorrow!
Happy Fourth of July Brooklynites! This weekend is packed with Independence Day-themed events ranging from learning about bald eagles in Central Park to watching the hot dog eating contest in Coney Island. You can also… Read More »Celebrate the 4th of July All Week
So many of us have eagerly awaited the $50 million renovation of McCarren Park Pool – and today was the opening! I didn’t dare try to go there but some intrepid souls did: here is… Read More »Reactions to McCarren Park Pool on Opening Day
For the next two weeks your child can try out some truly unique summer classes- for a price you designate. Cumbe: Center for African and Diaspora Dance, is offering “pay what you wish” trial classes… Read More »Dance Trial Classes- Pay What You Wish at Cumbe
I have a third baby: this one doesn’t poop, pee or cry- but it does demand a lot of attention, nurturing and I definitely have to put it to bed at night. After 12 months,… Read More »Need a Doctor? Daycare? Plumber? We Have The List!