Let’s say that you are done with that old medical file, reams of taxes from 2003 (finally!) and emails that you used to print off? Start shredding! This weekend join the 4th annual Shred Fest… Read More »Shred and Shed this weekend
Whenever I do one of my “Expectant Parents Guide to Brooklyn” talks, the expectant parents inevitably want to know: “How do I meet other parents?” It’s a great question. My answer goes something like this:… Read More »My favorite movement class for babies
From the moment I heard about and went to Families First, I have always admired it. It’s a non-profit organization dedicated to supporting families that offer everything from classes for children ages 0-7, workshops for… Read More »Cobble Hill Spring Carnival with Families First
PLAY, named “Best Playspace 2011” by New York Magazine and Pop-Up Adventure Play, are bringing Pop-Up PLAY Day to McCarren Park in Williamsburg. In true Brooklyn fashion, this is a true “potluck” party. You are… Read More »Potluck PLAY Day in Williamsburg
We all know that everyone dreads spending lots of dough on maternity wear…and yet, you really do want to look nice while you’re pregnant. Here’s a way to get some new maternity clothes on a… Read More »Pregnant? Maternity Sample Sale!
This is the ninth installment of our feature called “Top of the Shop”. It’s a biweekly look at a shop in Brooklyn and its 2 top selling items and then our favorite 2 top items.… Read More »Top of the Shop: Bump Celebrates Mother’s Day
Someone told me years ago how one family started their art collection. Each person in the family started an individual “art fund” and as they would visit galleries, they would keep an eye out for… Read More »Affordable Art Collecting for families
I was moving our car for alternate street parking last week when I found I had no place to move it to. Every parking space was taken. How annoying and incredibly inconvenient! With the thought… Read More »A landing spot: Smoochie Baby in Williamsburg
It’s not uncommon for us parents to wistfully admire our kids’ crafts. It can stir our own craft-making desires. Wouldn’t you like to make a handmade book, silkscreened print or even to grow a fledgling… Read More »The best craft nights for parents in NYC
I just got notice that a new daycare called Zusin Family Daycare opened yesterday in Park Slope. It’s in a great location- near Prospect Park and on the same block as Old Stone House. I… Read More »New daycare opens in Park Slope