Having a child can be so expensive – so here’s a simple and free idea to help save you some cash, and keep your little one happy as well! Recently I started a toy exchange with two other local moms that have boys around Cameron’s age. We each brought several toys to a playgroup meet up, then did a little swap (while the boys weren’t looking – of course). That way, the guys can have new things to play with, and then when they get their toys back at after the agreed upon amount of time has passed (we decided a month) they will be new and exciting again. Here’s a few tips if you want to start your own exchange:
1) Exchange with other parents who have kids around your child’s age, and sex (I hate to say it, but it really seems like boys are interested in different things than girls – Cameron and his boy friends love trucks, cars, mechanical things – and anything that rolls).
2) Agree upon the length of time for the exchange.
3) Realize that things might break, or not come back in pristine condition! Hey, I know Cameron is a little destroyer, and I wouldn’t expect anything less from another toddler.
4) Clean your toys before you exchange them, and before you return them.
It’s easy, and it’s free -so ask your friends if they are interested!
Cameron and I visited the Clinton Hill Library last Tuesday in the hopes of catching Story Time – but the program was on break. We still had a great time though! Anyways, the Babies for Books Story Time is starting up again today, March 2nd. There are two times : 10:45, and 11:30. Maybe we will see you there!
The Clinton Hill branch is located at 380 Washington Ave. at Lafayette Ave, right around the corner from Underwood Park.
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Given that it’s totally freezing outside, I am excited about the chance to get Cameron out for some fun…. and free fun is all the better! Today Dancewave (45 4th Ave, Brooklyn) is having 2 free classes:
2pm-2:45pm Sing & Swing with Baby 5 mos-9 mos
3pm-3:45pm Toddler Time 12 mos-20 mos
If you can brave the cold, go out and give them a try! We will be at the Toddler Time. They ask that you please RSVP by calling 718.522.4696 or emailing jeso@dancewave.org
See you there!
Still not sure what to do with your little one on Halloween? How about the festivities at Still Hip in Clinton Hill?
When: October 31 11am – 6pm
Where: Still Hip (283 Grand Avenue)
What:
- 11-2 face painting
- 11-3 – portraits by Orrie King
- 1pm – Rolie Polie Guacamole
- 2pm – Let’s Dance Brooklyn performance
- 3pm – Pistachio: A Brooklyn Girl Made From Trash
- 4pm – Grand Avenue March of the Costumes!
- 5pm – LIG funk band
So dress up your little one in their costume, and go out and have some fun! Not down for Still Hip? Check out the Habana Outpost Halloween Party – or hit both! And don’t forget a new Kids clothing and Toy store is opening on Halloween in Fort Greene. I know I will be checking that out!
Looking for a place to show off that super cute Halloween costume you picked up for your little one? Habana Outpost is having a Halloween party on the 31st. Here are the details:
Free Habana Halloween Kid’s Party!
October 31st from 12- 6pm
Bring your little monsters and ghouls down for our free Habana Halloween party. Candy, games, crafts, prizes and more!
Monster Bash Dance Contest with DJ Juice E: 4- 6pm
Costume Contest @ 5pm
Where : Habana Outpost
757 Fulton Street (Corner of South Portland ) Brooklyn NY
I should have posted this a few days ago but I totally spaced! Here is all the info for the Still Hip Block Party , via Fort Greene Babies:
We are having our second block party of the year and what great stuff we have
planned!!! Check out the schedule of FREE events at Still Hip, including a book
reading and signing by local author/illustrators Betsy and Ted Lewin. You can
help paint a mural, dance to some amazing music, hear some great stories and eat
some delicious food.
STILL HIP FREE EVENTS
10:00 | Musica Para Mi demo class
11:00 | Private Picassos demo class
11:30 | Claudia Pearson book signing
noon | Music for Aardvarks demo class
1:00 | Betsy + Ted Lewin book reading and signing
2:00 | Let’s Dance Bklyn demo class
3:00 | Rolie Polie Guacamole demo
4:00 | Lango art project
LIVE MUSIC BY:
JoJo & the Afro-Beat Collective
City Billies Reggae/Bluegrass Band
Talks with Wolves
Bazaar Royale
Cameroun’s Francis Jockey
The Spirit Ensemble
Still Hip is located at 283 Grand Avenue in Clinton Hill
