Giving is what we like best (well..next to stylin in hip tee's, of course)

BKLYN Yard wants to salute Free Arts NYC. A Brooklyn based non-profit dedicated to enhancing and reinvigorating the imaginations of underserved children. This great organization uses a unique combination of educational arts and mentoring programs designed to help them realize their full potential.

Thank you Fine Arts NYC for making a difference in a youngsters life.
Play Nice and check 'em out..

http://www.freeartsnyc.org/about/about_arts.asp

Family Mornings at Baco Cafe in Brooklyn

The 'day of rest' just got a little easier. Bring the little ones out to breakfast at Baco Cafe in Dumbo, Brooklyn, to enjoy their 'family morning' happening on Sundays at 11:30am. Kids can enjoy themed songs, book readings, games & prizes. The menu will also make those taste buds happy (and when we say 'everyone' we mean you too mom and dad!).

http://www.bacocafe.com/site/

Prospect Park, Skate Nice!

Heck, you don't need to go to Rockefeller Center to get your figure eights on this winter! You can show off your skating skillz right smack in Brooklyn, at Wollman Rink located in Prospect Park (seriously this Parks got it all). The nice thing about this rink is it is less crowded and the price is right ($5 or $6.50 for entry and rentals)! So head out there and enjoy some yummy hot cocoa, winter skating and some fun family time (plus it's a good way to tucker the little ones out! :)

http://www.prospectpark.org/visit/activities/ice_skating?o5943=

Skate Nice!

"Woooo Woooo!" goes the conductor

Kids can view the fancy cabooses of trains past and learn the history of this great city's transportation system at the MTA Transit Museum. While time allows take your cute tyke on the Holiday Express that takes them from Grand Central to the North Pole with stops at subway stations, bus stations, and Santa's workshop! This fun ride ends on January 18th, 2010-try not to miss it! This is a great museum to have kids visit during those winter months where cabin fever can take its toll. Hop on and take a ride where the fun is located in the great borough of Brooklyn- http://www.mta.info/mta/museum/#general

Candy, Teddy Bears and Brooklyn? Now, these are a few of our favorite things:

Now, we all know the teddy Bear was named after President Theodore Roosevelt. But, did you know that in 1903 it was a Brooklyn candy shop owner, Morris Michtom, that created the first stuffed bear and named it the Teddy Bear? Just another great thing born in BKLYN!

Brooklyn Aquarium Coat Drive

With a few days left of holiday family fun what's a better way to spend a fun filled day than at The Brooklyn Aquarium. It's a great way to teach your little one about the spirit of giving while enjoying the animals. Until the end of December, the Aquarium is teaming up with the Brooklyn Borough President’s office and New York Cares to collect new or gently used coats as part of the New York Cares Coat Drive.
For more information visit: http://www.nyaquarium.com/cares/aq/

American Cancer Society Holiday Market 09'

BKLYN Yard was a vendor for the American Cancer Society's Holiday Market Place where we had the opportunity to show off our goods while doing some good! Not only did we make a few sales but we met some cool vendors. Khris Justo was incredible, providing a lot of useful advice for our new line. She is also the designer of Kaija New York, a cool hand bag line made with all organic/eco materials that empower underprivileged women. Check it out at kaijany.com. We also bought some stylish headbands from Molly Gee (mollygeedesigns.com) and didn't stop there. Nicole took home a dope winter hat from Lara Kazan, sure to keep her warm this winter. 'Twas a good day in deed for BKLYN Yard. We are thankful to the American Cancer Society for inviting us to join in this endeavor.

Happy Holidays & Play Nice

Shop For A Cause

Seasons Greetings! We've been printing up new tees and gearin up for the festivities.. Come check out BKLYN Yard at the American Cancer Society's Hope for the Holiday's Market! What a fun way to give while perusing some cool Brooklyn vendors and raising money for a great cause. We will be showing off some of our fresh gear too, from cool onesies, hip tees, dope hoodies and rad totes!
While you shop you can enjoy complimentary beverages and snacks that will be sure to warm you up!

http://acshopefortheholidays
What: Hope for the Holiday's (BKLYN Yard/American Cancer Society/Other Cool BK Vendors)
When: December 6, 2009
Time: 11:00am-7:00pm
Where: 3rd floor of 17 Eastern Parkway in Brooklyn, NY bebes!

BKLYN Yard, helping change the world one tee at a time! Happy Holidays and Play Nice~

bklynyardkids.com
http://acshopefortheholidays

TOP SECRET: Mission Toy

Toy Land! Toy Land! A dream land for kids and parents alike. With the holiday season just around the corner (literally)The Brooklyn Museum is the perfect place to unleash the fun in each of us. Check out the TOP SECRET: Mission Toy currently opened at the museum. This fun and playful exhibit allows your little tyke the opportunity to play in the Toy Headquarters and learn about toys from all over world. And as you all know BKLYN Yard, a huge fan of play couldn't resist and encourages all to'play nice this holiday season. Enjoy! http://www.brooklynkids.org/index.php/exh/topsecret.

The Superhero Supply Company

One of BKLYN Yards favorite shops is in Park Slope, Brooklyn, the Superhero Supply Company. What a rad space for little ones to transform into the Superhero they have forever dreamed of. And better yet, a great opportunity for their imaginations to run rampant.

The Superhero Supply Company, owned by author and screenwriter Dave Eggers, at first glance appears to be an ordinary hardware store in the neighborhood, but if you look closer those paint cans you spotted in the window actually read 'muscles'. And villians beware, there is truth serum ready to be used at any moment. This unique shop offers disquieses for the hero in all of us, robotic sharks, and even sonic booms. There are also books, great books, awesome books, books for kids of all ages (even the BIGGEST kids).

And for every great superhero there's a secret lair. So, it is only appropriate that tucked behind the walls in the Superhero Supply Company is a secret lair where students 6yrs-18yrs can be tutored in writing to help bring out the super in every kid. So, Superhero Supply Company, BKLYN Yard gives you 'Two Tees Up" for being a hero in the kid'dom world. Check it out and Play Nice! http://www.superherosupplies.com/