In Honor of Summer Solstice

Hooray! BKLYN Yard loves summer and today marks the longest day of the year-Summer Solstice (our fave!) In honor of summer we wanted to play this great video of Kulia. An amazing surfer! Check her out!

It's Hip to be a Parent

Once in a while a parent may find themselves tired of doing the park thing or perhaps sing alongs are not music to your ears-fear not good parent! New York has got the cure to mix things up in the Kid'dom. Some favorites from Alison Lowenstein, author of “City Kid New York: The Ultimate Guide for NYC Parents With Kids Ages 4-12” is Baby Loves Disco where they offer a monthly afternoon dance party at a nightclub where kids can dance and play and parents can mingle. Also, The Bell House, which is normally a concert venue, holds Bell House Rocks on Sundays for children, where they can jump in a bouncy castle and hear great children’s bands and finally Jazz Standard has a Jazz Brunch for children on Sundays.

And to find out more words from the wise (Alison) such as: "Can you please tell us some great FREE things to do w/the kids in New York City.." then check out http://codensa.org/answers-about-child-friendly-new-york-part-3 and Play Nice!

Happy Cincio de Mayo

from your pals at BKLYN Yard

Monday Melody's

On Monday's we want to share with you some of our favorite melody's that are not only dope but also kid friendly. So sit back, relax and enjoy!

Beat the Monday Blues with Young Love...

BKLYN Yard loves love and because of that we needed to share! Enjoy.



and to you Tan Hong Ming we dedicate this song from your pals at BKLYN Yard.

Leave the dishes in the sink & the dust bunnies on the floor because...

Today is National No Housework Day. You read it right mom's, dad's and kids. Every April 7th is a day to leave the housework behind and get on out there and enjoy this nice weather. Interestingly enough A 2008 study conducted at the University of Michigan found that the average American woman scrubs her house at least 17 hours a week! After a long day at school or work, housework is the last thing anyone wants to come home to. Doctors and health experts say that it is essential for people with busy lifestyles to factor in time to relax. Relaxation can lower heart rate and blood pressure, reduce headaches, and improve concentration. So,instead of running the vacuum run with a kite, breath in the fresh air and enjoy life the way BKLYN Yard knows how. What a wonderful day for playing nice.

Snow days!!!! Again?

Looking for some fun activities to do to keep the little tykes entertained while mother nature pours some cool white stuff all over your neighborhood and beyond? Check out some yummy, easy cookie recipes you can do with the kiddies to keep them entertained while learning their 'ABC's"

Alphabet Cookies

2 egg whites
1 tablespoon corn starch
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
3/4 cup sugar
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
4 ounces milk chocolate

Preheat oven to 350F degrees.

In a bowl, whisk egg whites. Sift corn starch and flour. Add to bowl. Add sugar and vanilla to bowl. Fold dry ingredients in using a large wooden spoon. Then spoon into a plastic zip lock back and seal. Make a small cut in one corner of the plastic bag.

Line cookie sheet with baking paper. Squeeze plastic bag to make letters of the alphabet. Bake for 10-12 minutes. Remove from oven and cool on racks.

Melt chocolate in microwave then spoon into a plastic zip lock bag. Cut a whole and squeeze over each letter of the alphabet.
It's as easy as ABC!

For more fun and easy recipes to do with your babes check out-http://www.easy-kids-recipes.com/cookie-recipes.html.

For alphabet cutouts check out: www.coppergifts.com/productcart/pc/catalog/cg2-3205_300.jpg&imgrefurl=http://www.coppergifts.com/productcart/pc/viewPrd.asp%3Fidcategory%3D0%26idproduct%3D3205&usg=__ZfarCJny_kgdITl_MofYk5WWY0Q=&h=300&w=300&sz=23&hl=en&start=26&sig2=PiZMd-L2imOtiUHOJFLreQ&um=1&itbs=1&tbnid=B4i6kRyVE9yzUM:&tbnh=116&tbnw=116&prev=/images%3Fq%3Dabc%2Bcookies%26ndsp%3D18%26hl%3Den%26client%3Dfirefox-a%26rls%3Dorg.mozilla:en-US:official%26sa%3DN%26start%3D18%26um%3D1&ei=B_t6S8pQz-PxBoDLzNAE

Enjoy and don't forget to share with your sledding buddies. Play Nice~

Nanner Pancakes

For other plush toys that will make you and your tiny tot go bananas visit:
http://yummypancake.blogspot.com/

A few tiny Bklyn Yard fans

Maddie rockin 'Hunny Pies and the Cup-I-Kakes'.

http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=33324182


Emma relaxin with a little Sesame Street (today featuring Sarah Jessica Parker), a cookie and her favorite cozy 'Lost Elephant thermal' on a cold wintery day in Rochester.

http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=32227078



Mason looking adorable and enjoying some time by the pool in his super soft 'J'aime Oscar' tee.

http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=33323761

Sugar Me Sweet

How sweet it is in Dumbo, Brooklyn! With the grand opening of Deweys on Front Street little ol’ Brooklyn has been a buzz with this hip new candy spot. With yummy treats to put a smile on any tykes face and bright colors decorating the walls and floor its like kid heaven right here in Brooklyn! Kudos.

(Deweys, 141 Front St, Brooklyn, NY)

Leave it to Mommy Poppins to have it all figured out this Valentines Day. And with Valentines Day Cards soon to be filling up kiddies mailboxes you want your little ones cards to dazzle, glitter and well look pretty darn cool! So, umbrellas lifted to Mommy Poppins for the wonderful post on "Valentines Day Ideas: Free Clip Art For Kids Crafts and Cards".

Check it out because you're simply going to L <3 V E it!
http://mommypoppins.com/newyorkcitykids/making-valentines-using-cool-vintage-clipart

Where Free & Fun go Hand in Hand!

Start your new year off on the good foot with fun times on the cheap. Every first Saturday of each month the Brooklyn Museum hosts "Target Firs Saturday's" which offer free admission fromp 5pm-11pm. This event is full of art and entertainment for adults and kiddies alike. So, check it out as this evening is the first Saturday of the New Year! Do it Up and Do it Right!
http://www.brooklynmuseum.org/visit/first_saturdays.php

Play Nice-x

Gardening! Not just for the warm weather!

Brooklyn's Botanical Children's Garden is certainly not hibernating this winter! While certain animals, plants and flowers snooze through the cold months the Garden is in full bloom with activities abound. Little ones have the opportunity to work in the green house, plant in cold frames and explore the garden! Definitely a place to visit this winter! The kiddies will love you for it. Check it out for more details-http://www.bbg.org/edu/children/childrensgarden.html

Sugar and Spice

Frogs and snails,
And puppy-dogs' tails;
That's what little boys are made of.

Street art in willieburg. Fun for all ages.

Sunny Days are Warming Up the Brookyn Public Library:

Come Celebreate 40 years of sunny days thanks to Sesame Street. The Brooklyn Public Library is hosting the party (aka exhibition -Nov. 14, 2009-Feb. 21, 2010) where you'll find the original book art from the publishing archive; photos, scripts, show props, animation cels and sheet music! Stop by and visit your ol' pals Elmo, Oscar, Snuffy, Big Bird and the whole gang and wish them a Happy Birthday!

http://www.brooklynpubliclibrary.org/events/sesamestreet/

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!

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/