You hear, “Tu B’Shevat!” You say, “Tu B’She-what?” Tu B’Shevat, one of the little-known Jewish holidays, celebrates the New Year for the trees. Think Jewish Arbor Day. How on earth can we possibly celebrate trees… Read More »Celebrating Nature and the Workers In It
Though there are events all weekend to celebrate Martin Luther King Jr’s legacy, (check our weekend events here), there are some special ones on the actual day it’s celebrated- Monday, January 19th. MLK Day is also… Read More »Celebrate Martin Luther King Day in NYC 2015
The holidays are full of challenges—braving the 45-minute line at Santaland, being sure to wrap the gifts from Santa in separate wrapping paper (I will only make this mistake once), feigning joy over the… Read More »What Does Vacation Do to Your Parenting?
Visit Industry City in Sunset Park this weekend and be reminded why Brooklyn is known as a hub of creativity, innovation and style. This renovated factory and warehouse complex is the home to artist studios, tech… Read More »Shop Brooklyn Style: Industry City Holiday Market
Last week Here’s Park Slope reported that the Brooklyn Lyceum was in foreclosure and was up for auction. My first thought was what about “A Charlie Brown Christmas” which was done yearly at the Brooklyn… Read More »Will There be "A Charlie Brown Christmas" at the Brooklyn Lyceum This Year?
Grab the family and head to Prospect Park Zoo where Halloween fun awaits! The annual Boo at the Zoo weekend is jam-packed with fun activities such as a Costumed Character Scavenger Hunt, face painting, and other Halloween-themed… Read More »Head to Prospect Park Zoo for a Boo-Tastic Time!
Luna Park is open for one more month and celebrating Halloween Harvest every weekend in October. This family-friendly fall festival in Coney Island features free events and activities including face painting, trick-or-treating, caricature portraits, balloon… Read More »One Last Giveaway for Luna Park!
What the Kids (and Parents) Really Want: Gifts by Age – Birth to 6 Gift giving for children is one of most challenging aspect about my holiday shopping. What are they into? What do they… Read More »Last Minute Christmas Gift Ideas for Kids (Birth to 6)
So, you’re leaving tomorrow for somewhere even colder and snowier, where you should have more space, but it will be all four of you in one room directly over the kitchen so that your baby… Read More »The Top 3 Travel Cribs for Your Holiday Trek
Oh, the dreaded holiday card. It looms over the fall, a beast on your to-do list. How do you get a picture that is 1. Recent enough to show off how much your kids have… Read More »Get a Family Portrait for Your Holiday Card