Looking to donate clothing this week?
by Karen on 4/12/10 | 0 Comment(s)
Ahh…this makes me get into the spirit of spring cleaning: Union Temple is having a Mitzvah Day clothing drive to benefit Project Hope. If you have gently worn clothing for men, women and children please bring them to Union Temple any day this week from 10am- 1 pm or on Sunday, April 18th from 10am [...]
Spotted: Siblings and others
by Karen on 4/12/10 | 0 Comment(s)
Welcome to “Spotted!”, a weekly photo digest that features kids’ and parents’ style in one neighborhood of Brooklyn. Editorial comments are mainly the photographer’s, Justine Cooper, though I stuck my 2 cents in a bit.
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Justine Cooper, our “Spotted!” photographer, loves capturing babies and families so much, she made a career out of it. [...]
Prospect Heights High. . .
by Paula on 4/12/10 | 0 Comment(s)
There’s nothing like record breaking heat in early April to get you excited about summer. . . longer days, sandals, ice cream, etc. etc. And Prospect Heights has many fine summertime offerings – both with and without air conditioning. Admit it, you were complaining about the heat just a little bit this past week weren’t [...]
Date Night with the Kids
by Tonya on 4/12/10 | 2 Comment(s)
Even in family-centric Park Slope it’s difficult sometimes to find a NICE place to eat where kids are allowed and – gasp – even welcomed! I found it folks: Barrio at 210 7th Avenue! Sure, it didn’t open yesterday. But it’s both a place where you could go for an evening out (sans kiddos), or, [...]
More free trials this week!
by Karen on 4/12/10 | 0 Comment(s)
Spring has arrived in spades! The magnolias are out, warm weather has been plentiful and that means a fun spring semester of classes is beginning now. I get as excited about spring classes as I used to about spring semester in college. Yes, I am a bit of a nerd. This week, you can try [...]
Listing for Kids Music this Weekend: April 10th and 11th
by Charles on 4/09/10 | 0 Comment(s)
Saturday April 10th
11 am: The Deedle Deedle Dees Variety Show
This great band will be playing at Knitting Factory. A rock-n-roll variety show for the whole family. $10 per person $20/Family Pass
Details: At the Knitting Factory: 361 Metropolitan Avenue Brooklyn, NY 347.529.6696
11 am and 2 pm: Justin Roberts and the NOT READY FOR NAPTIME PLAYERS
I’ve never seen [...]
Where’s the Water?
by Betsy on 4/08/10 | 1 Comment(s)
Although it seems like our mini-heat-wave will be over soon, it’s left a lot of parents asking when the water will be turned on at the local parks. I am happy to report that the water fountains at Greene Playground (Near PS 11 on Greene Ave between Waverly and Washington in Clinton Hill) and Edmonds [...]
Event Picks for Weekend of April 10th and on…..
by Karen on 4/08/10 | 1 Comment(s)
So, this weekend the hot summer will knock off for a bit. Saturday is scheduled to be sunny and in the low 60’s and Sunday with some showers in the mid-60’s. I’m just saying……that way you can plan your weekend a little better. To help in that too, I have included my favorite event picks [...]
What are some “true” organic dairy products?
by Karen on 4/08/10 | 6 Comment(s)
Our book club just finished reading “The Omnivore’s Dilemma” by Michael Pollan. It touched off a lot of debate about what is truly “organic” and what isn’t. I wanted to learn more. One of my favorite “green” sites, A Fresh Squeeze, recommended The Cornucopia Institute for solid information on this topic. The Cornucopia Institute is [...]
Columbia Street planting- kids welcome!
by Karen on 4/08/10 | 0 Comment(s)
The Word on Columbia Street posted about some great outdoor events going on this week in their neck of the (ahem)…meadows! This is a great opportunity to have your kids join in on doing some spring planting and gardening.
This weekend there will be two opportunities for Brooklynites to help out the local environment by volunteering [...]
Big blog news for Brooklyn foodies
by Karen on 4/07/10 | 0 Comment(s)
Big news in the Brooklyn blog world:
Popular Brooklyn food blogger Stacie Billis of ChowMama has founded a new family food blog: One Hungry Mama. Stacie, a Clinton Hill mom, is known for her simple-to-follow and healthy recipes for kids and parents. She has made a giant leap with her new blog One Hungry Mama. She [...]
Brooklyn Bridge Park’s playground is burning kids
by Karen on 4/07/10 | 0 Comment(s)
Bad news today about the new Brooklyn Bridge Park’s play equipment. Minutes ago, the NY Post reported that the metallic domes installed there are burning children. Some park-goers took the temperature of the orbs and discovered the temperature of them was an astounding 127.9 degrees. For the full story, go here.
This isn’t the first time [...]
Premier Pediatrics new location- checked out
by Karen on 4/06/10 | 0 Comment(s)
Today I was finally able to check out Premier Pediatrics’ new location at 104-110 4th Avenue at Warren Street in Park Slope. They have been in there for only a week, so there is still some paper on the doors, but they were in full swing when I got there. With 2 waiting rooms (slotted [...]
Where to take soccer classes in Brooklyn- spring and summer
by Jimmy on 4/06/10 | 0 Comment(s)
During the 2002 World Cup, I worked for a tiny company in the basement of my boss’ home in Park Slope. I had two companions working there: a Russian cook and a Honduran cleaning lady, both 20 years my senior. On a couple of those World Cup mornings, work would temporarily stop and the three [...]
My favorite art class in Brooklyn
by Tonya on 4/06/10 | 0 Comment(s)
Having an art background, I’ve taken my son to many an art class. If there’s a place that offers a chance for my child to get covered in paint, sticky with glue or caked with clay, we’ve been there. Usually we have a great time but I wouldn’t classify any of them as revelatory or [...]
Free Music in the Grove at Fort Greene Park
by Betsy on 4/06/10 | 0 Comment(s)
Free summer music programming in Brooklyn? Yes please!
Starting in June, and ending in mid-August the Fort Greene Park Conservancy is sponsoring a series of eight free hour long kid friendly concerts called Music in the Grove. The concerts will be on Wednesday mornings at 10am and the headlining act is the fabulous AudraRox. [...]
Spotted: Easter Egg Hunting
by Karen on 4/05/10 | 0 Comment(s)
This is the third installment of “Spotted!”, a weekly photo digest that features kids’ and parents’ style in one neighborhood of Brooklyn. Editorial comments are mainly the photographer’s, Justine Cooper, though I stuck my 2 cents in a bit.
These photos were shot at a weekday Easter egg hunt organized by some local nannies in Carroll [...]
Free Spring Trial Classes
by Karen on 4/05/10 | 0 Comment(s)
Spring classes are starting and this is a great time to sample classes to see what you might like to enroll in for the semester. Free trial classes start this week and run through the end of April. If you know of any additional ones- please add them to the comments section at the bottom.
Rug [...]
Barney’s Co-Op is coming to Brooklyn
by Karen on 4/03/10 | 2 Comment(s)
Cobble Hill/Downtown Brooklyn is getting a new high-end retail resident. Barneys Co-Op announced this week that they will be moving in at 194 Atlantic Ave, near Urban Outfitters and just a skip-hop from Trader Joe’s. If you don’t know what Barney’s Co-Op is, it’s a little less expensive than the regular Barney’s. And, I mean [...]
Two Greenmarkets are back!
by Karen on 4/02/10 | 0 Comment(s)
The Brooklyn Borough Hall Greenmarket returned on Thursday, April 1st. This year, they will be accepting EBT/Food Stamps from May – December. Three days a week you can buy from the fresh picked fruits and vegetables, beautiful plants and flowers, grass-fed meat, grass-fed dairy products, including the best goat cheese you’ll ever eat, just caught [...]
