Is Face Painting Dangerous?
It seems like every children’s event these days has an arts and crafts table with a face painter. But, is that face paint safe? Two years ago, I did a post on face paint and… Read More »Is Face Painting Dangerous?
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School News: Open Spots, G & T, High School Fairs
Lots of school news this week whether you are looking for a spot in a school, wondering why your school got a D to puzzling over G & T dates. Read on! Brooklyn High School… Read More »School News: Open Spots, G & T, High School Fairs
Giveaway: Class for a Semester from NY Kids Club
New York Kids Club, the club that offers classes, preschool alternatives, birthday parties and parents’ night out, is offering a free semester of classes to one lucky reader on our blog! You can choose from… Read More »Giveaway: Class for a Semester from NY Kids Club
Puppets Take Over Brooklyn Stage For Storytelling
If your family loves the classic tales of “Caps for Sale” and “The Three Billy Goats Gruff”, imagine how fun it will be for them to see the stories played out on stage. Hudson Vagabond… Read More »Puppets Take Over Brooklyn Stage For Storytelling
Weekend Events: Fall Festival, Pumpkin Day at McCarren Park, Mario the Magician, and Much More!
Who’s ready for the long weekend?! We’ve rounded up the best things to do this weekend so sit back, relax, and scroll down! Fall is in full swing so you know what that means? Apple… Read More »Weekend Events: Fall Festival, Pumpkin Day at McCarren Park, Mario the Magician, and Much More!
NYC Halloween Favorite- Boo at the Zoo- is Back!
Halloween is weeks away and yet, already, there is lots of talk of costume swaps (cookie monster costume anyone?) and all the upcoming events for Halloween. And, there are a lot! “Boo at the Zoo”… Read More »NYC Halloween Favorite- Boo at the Zoo- is Back!
Day Trip to Queens County Farm Museum: Pumpkin, Apple Picking
The problem for the novice pumpkin patch seeker is that this season can be a bit overwhelming; there are so many options! Since we don’t have a car – a local day trip was more… Read More »Day Trip to Queens County Farm Museum: Pumpkin, Apple Picking
Need Culture? Stroller Tours Offer Art for First Run
Making the trek into the city to visit the hushed silence of Chelsea galleries with a baby seems rather….well, intimidating. I remember pumping milk in the bathroom of one of those galleries and feeling soooo… Read More »Need Culture? Stroller Tours Offer Art for First Run
Apple and Pumpkin Picking at Outhouse Orchards in North Salem
Just over an hour from the city lies the ultimate apple picking experience. Outhouse Orchards is family-operated and happens to be open all year, but a visit to the orchard in the autumn is very… Read More »Apple and Pumpkin Picking at Outhouse Orchards in North Salem
New Playschool and Afterschool Classes Open in Brooklyn Heights
I just listed a brand new playschool in our Marketplace here, but wanted to let you all know about it in a post too. Seedlings Academic Playschool in Brooklyn Heights will open its doors to… Read More »New Playschool and Afterschool Classes Open in Brooklyn Heights