Michelle Obama vs Child Obesity

With the child obesity rate tripling in the past three years Michelle Obama is debuting her first policy as the first lady. The “Let’s Move’ campaign will take on the challenge of making school lunches healthier.

What does it mean?.. more energy for the playground!

for more info: http://thecaucus.blogs.nytimes.com/2010/02/09/michelle-obama-leads-campaign-against-obesity/?scp=1&sq=michelle%20obama%20kids&st=cse

Young at heart

Valentines Day is just around the corner and what better way to give to the littlest one you love then by giving a BKLYN Yard's Heart Tag Tee!

To sweeten the deal any and all Bklyn Yard gear will donate 10% of all sales to H.E.L.P (Haitian Education & Leadership Program). An organization providing scholarships to top high school graduates that could never afford an education. In light of the recent tragic events that have occurred in Haiti we feel this is a great opportunity to give to an organization dedicated to empowering people with an education and offering them the ability to give back to their country. We can help together!

shop: http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=32652308
more info on H.E.L.P: http://www.haitianeducation.org/

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

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

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/