Usually when I think of fun amusement parks, I think Six Flags, but there is actually an awesome park that has something for all ages in Pennsylvania: Hershey Park. It is about 3 hours away… Read More »A day trip to Hersey Park, PA from Brooklyn
One of my favorite moms in the neighborhood, Genevieve Platt, is opening a new store with her partner in Ft. Greene this weekend. The store is called Feliz and will reside in the small shop… Read More »New boutique opening on Dekalb this weekend
What child doesn’t encounter problems going to sleep? In TADA!’s Youth Theater original musical, “Wide Awake Jake”, a young boy named Jake has just that problem. He simply can’t fall asleep. His well-meaning sisters offer… Read More »TADA’s Theater is an “American Idol” for kids
Cinco de Mayo is one of my favorite holidays. Maybe it has something to do with the food. And (ahem), drink. (C’mon! Who doesn’t love a good margarita?!) But, alas, I cannot drink the way… Read More »Happy Cinco de Mayo! Celebrate with Healthy Fish Tacos
Mother’s Day is coming which my husband had totally overlooked (until I reminded him last night). It’s not surprising since my birthday also passed without any recognition last year. You know what I want for… Read More »Need a gift guide for Mother’s Day?
I was totally surprised by the news I heard today that Realbirth, a respected New York resource for pregnancy, childbirth preparation and drop-in supportive activities, is closing. In the last year, they had paired with… Read More »RealBirth is closing
Every girl and boy I know wants a horse. And why not, they’re awesome! But here in Brooklyn it’s pretty much impossible to have one, plus I’m pretty sure it’s against the law. Fear not… Read More »Want a horse in Brooklyn? It’s totally possible
Welcome to “Spotted!”, a weekly photo digest that features kids’ and parents’ style in one neighborhood of Brooklyn. Justine Cooper is the amazing photographer who snapped these kids in Cobble Hill “on the go”. ********… Read More »Spotted! in Cobble Hill
It occurred to me tonight that we missed our annual spring camping with 3,000 people in North Carolina for Merlefest– a bluegrass festival. Shhh please….. thankfully, I think my husband forgot! Last time we went,… Read More »Can you really camp with children?
The children in Williamsburg got a new playground last Thursday when a ribbon cutting ceremony officially opened the new East River State Park play area. The East River Park, which opened in 2007, has always… Read More »Williamsburg gets a new playground