Though we only hear about the death of independent bookstores in the rest of the U.S., it seems like here in Brooklyn, small bookstores not only survive, but thrive. Why else would a seasoned Manhattan… Read More »Voila! New Foreign Language Bookstore to Open Next Week
Arguing with your partner over how to parent, money woes and in-laws is pretty standard stuff. But…. it’s exhausting. Who wants to argue over who did the laundry last time or why no one can… Read More »Want to Stop Arguing Over Who Does What? Or Money?
I know I’ve made about 4 of these car seat installation mistakes and I’m pretty sure that I’m not alone. In fact, I know I’m not: studies show that 82 percent or 9 out of… Read More »10 Most Common Car Seat Installation Mistakes
The chic maternity store, Bump Brooklyn, organizes after-hours events in their shop on occasion. Besides being free of cost, their events always seem to be free of any agenda too. In true community spirit, the… Read More »Need an Ob/Gyn? Meet Village Obstetrics
If you are pregnant or a new parent and have some questions like “what is a doula?”, “how bad is this labor pain going to be?” to “do I need a carrier and how do… Read More »Pregnant or New Parent with Burning Questions?
The one time I went to a Gustafer Yellowgold concert, there were parents there that looked like regular rock band groupies. One father, who stood next to me in the back, sang all the songs… Read More »Giveaway: I Know So Many of You Love That Little Yellow Guy….Gustafer
Let’s just say that investigating and applying for schools in NYC is like crossing a raging river. (I’m trying to be optimistic here). Don’t despair! There are bridges for you so you can get to… Read More »Help for Applying to Kindergarten and Elementary Schools
Snow! The forecast from weather.com is: “Through 3pm: Intermittent snow, sleet and/or freezing rain will change to a few snow showers around noon. About one inch of additional snow through 2:30pm.” All to say, that… Read More »The best places to sled in Brooklyn and NYC
In my other life or increasingly, my former life, I was a photographer. So, I get asked a lot about how to store digital photos. Since so many of us are taking digital photos of… Read More »How to store (and back up!) your digital photos
Nothing beats the cold more than a good movie and snuggling up to your …..baby, toddler or little kid! If you love classic movies and want to share them with your child in an actual… Read More »Big Movies for Little Kids Start Up This Monday