Finger Foods Ideas
A reader Lea wrote in asking what other good finger foods are out there besides puffs and cheerios. She has an 8 month old. Here is a list of some foods that I have used.… Read More »Finger Foods Ideas
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School of Rock for Brooklyn girls
How can I be so late in posting something so rock-on cool for girls? Look at these gal rockers in this photo- don’t you love their all-out “go for it” energy?! I want to be… Read More »School of Rock for Brooklyn girls
Last Minute Holiday Recipes: 5 Quick Dishes to Impress Your Holiday Host
If you’re still looking for holiday recipes, chances are you’re heading to someone’s house and need something to bring. Something quick and easy. I’m also going to guess that you’re not trolling for recipes that… Read More »Last Minute Holiday Recipes: 5 Quick Dishes to Impress Your Holiday Host
Hanukkah activities to do at home
Hanukkah is one of the most kid-friendly Jewish holidays out there. Filled with fire, fried foods, games, and presents, it’s a kid’s dream. Here are some activities with spinning tops and potatoes to get you… Read More »Hanukkah activities to do at home
The Nutcracker comes to BAM for a world premiere by American Ballet Theatre
Brooklynites don’t have to cross the bridge to see that traditional holiday favorite “The Nutcracker” anymore. The American Ballet Theatre (ABT) is bringing their magical rendition to Brooklyn Academy of Music (BAM) from December 22nd… Read More »The Nutcracker comes to BAM for a world premiere by American Ballet Theatre
Hardest person on your shopping list? Have a perfect solution!
On your holiday list, who is the hardest person to buy for? I’m going to guess it’s one of these: A) father B) brother-in-law C) tween or D) work colleague. Anyone else I’m missing? I… Read More »Hardest person on your shopping list? Have a perfect solution!
Jazz for Young People Series at Jazz at Lincoln Center
The Annual Jazz for Young People series at Lincoln Center kicks off on Saturday, November 20th.
5 hidden gems for family dining in Manhattan
MiniMunchers is a new site that has a database of kid friendly restaurants and a rating systems that tells you the best of the bunch (those get 4 crayons!). When I last checked, one of… Read More »5 hidden gems for family dining in Manhattan
New study: peanuts and pregnancy
According to the John Hopkins Children’s Center, the results showed that “infants whose mothers reported eating peanuts at least twice a week during pregnancy were nearly three times more likely than other infants to have… Read More »New study: peanuts and pregnancy
Good Eats (and a Read) to Celebrate Mexican Independence Day
We Americans love a good Cinco De Mayo celebration but, as it turns out, today is Mexican Independence Day. In honor of the holiday, when Mexicans all over the world celebrate their country’s independence from… Read More »Good Eats (and a Read) to Celebrate Mexican Independence Day