Holiday Train Shows in NY
You don’t need to be a train buff to want to see one of the holiday train shows. There is something magical about watching trains zip by you, dipping in and out of miniature NY… Read More »Holiday Train Shows in NY
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Massive recall of Benadryl and Motrin…again (and don’t forget the Rolaids)
Can you believe we are facing another recall from McNeil? Remember the last one where more than 40 varieties of Children and Infant’s Tylenol, Motrin, Benadryl and Zyrtec were recalled? This time the recall is… Read More »Massive recall of Benadryl and Motrin…again (and don’t forget the Rolaids)
There’s still time for that holiday portrait!
If you are looking for someone to shoot a holiday photo, you still have plenty of time. Brooklyn photographer Niki Broyn knows all about shooting a family portrait: she’s not only been photographing her own… Read More »There’s still time for that holiday portrait!
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
Hannukkah Gift Guide
New online stores, like the new online discount sites, seem to be popping up every day. A lot of them are repeats of the same, but I like Growsup.com that just launched last week. It… Read More »Hannukkah Gift Guide
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!
Chelsea Days – Day Tripping In Your Own City
I couldn’t love Brooklyn more. But lately, we’ve been doing the same things, going to the same old places. To shake things up a little, we decided to sign our daughter up for a Saturday… Read More »Chelsea Days – Day Tripping In Your Own City
G & T deadline today and new timelines by DOE up
From Joyce: G&T request for testing ends today! This is the last day to submit a Request for Testing (RFT) for G & T testing. Don’t miss out! Request one here. I know people are… Read More »G & T deadline today and new timelines by DOE up
A swanky photo shoot (and we’re going!)
Looking for a family photograph for a holiday card? Our Spotted! photographer and all-around fabulous portrait photographer, Justine Cooper, is doing a photo shoot at the elegant new Toren building for a one day photo… Read More »A swanky photo shoot (and we’re going!)
District 13: school news this week
District 13 has a big week for parents of school-aged children. First, a meeting about the proposed expansion of the successful middle school, Urban Assembly Academy of Arts and Letters and then a free presentation… Read More »District 13: school news this week