I dropped by Bija Kids a few weeks ago to host one of our Meetups– and marveled at their new studio design with two open airy spaces that accommodate both yogis and kids. Lauren Maples,… Read More »New Developments for Bija Kids
One of the only things I hate about our life in Brooklyn (and I really do mean hate)- is moving our van every 2 days. My husband is a musician so we have a van… Read More »Residential Parking Permits Provide Relief?
Last week, the post that got the most Facebook shares on the blog was on how families could sleep over to support the effort of Occupy Wall Street. What that says to me is that… Read More »How Your Family Can Help Out at Occupy Wall Street
The recent horrible run of sex attacks and muggings in Brooklyn have created terror for residents all over. In response, KWT Canine Watch (K9WaTch) a mobile neighborhood watch composed of dog owners and non-dog-owners in the… Read More »Neighborhood Responses to Crime Uptick in Brooklyn
We were sad to hear the news yesterday that one of our favorite Brooklyn resale shops and meetup places, Still Hip, will be closing down at the end of November. I remember the first iteration… Read More »Favorite Resale Shop Still Hip Is Closing
I thought Zumba at Mark Morris was extreme thanks to my little-t0-none workout program for 5.5 years but the new Extreme Fitness Program that kicks into high gear this week, will kick my Zumba butt.… Read More »Extreme Fitness for Stressed Out Parents
If you are walk on Prospect Avenue and run across the newly opened “Kings Bay Y”, don’t be confused- you haven’t ended up in Sheepshead Bay. “Kings Bay YM-YWHA” has a new affiliate in Windsor… Read More »Grand Opening of Kings Bay Y in Windsor Terrace
Dedicated foodies in Brooklyn have had Fleisher’s Meats deliver meat to their apartments for a bit now. However, they will no longer have to pony up with a neighbor for the minimum $100 delivery. Today,… Read More »Oy Vey! Fleisher’s Opens in Brooklyn Today
Does your family have library fines because of a little forgetfulness? If you have been afraid to come back to the library because of some hefty fines- rejoice! New York City’s three library systems are… Read More »Library fines? Fuhgeddaboudit!
Do you want to meet other parents, have a date night and make playdates for your children? Join a babysitting co-op! The parents of the 1970’s had it right when they realized that instead of… Read More »Want To Join A Babysitting Co-Op? We’ll Tell You How