Shakin' It Up with NYC Vendors

How'd we get so lucky? NYC just announced that they will be hosting Cake & Shake, a vendor cart selling CUPCAKES. Can you believe it?!?! Smack dab on the streets of New York you will be able to fill that sweet craving with a delicious cupcake (our favorite!). While on the go (as all New Yorkers are) you can get a full meal at the Hot Dog Cart for dinner and over to the Cupcake cart for dessert...all on a budget.

Cake & Shake was started by Gina Ojile and Derek Hunt. The carts will be parked outside the Metropolitan Museum and Washington Square Park. Cupcakes and milkshakes will range from $3-$5 and they will be rotating 5 out of 20 flavored cupcakes each day. So when in NYC make sure to stop by and grab yourself a cupcake and a shake! Play Nice & Love Life!

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.

Earth Friendly Rhymin'

With Spring time finally making it's way back into our lives we wanted to share some great outdoor activities you can do with the kiddies while encouraging them to respect the planet and have fun doing it:

1. "Mary Mary quite contrary how does your garden grow, with silver bells and cockle shells"

Teach em' how to compost: composted fertilizer you've provided from your own reusable disposables. Start composting for spring and summer fertilizing needs. You reduce landfill waste and have an economical excellent supply of fertilizer.

2. "To market to market to buy - whatever we need."

Shopping: Use reusable bags if you're going shopping, shopping from A to Z. They are available in so many places now and they are relatively inexpensive. At the very least, be sure you recycle your bags if you are not using reusable bags.

3. "Jack be nimble, Jack be quick, Jack jump over the candlestick"

Candles & Such: making sure of course that the candles have lead free wicks that do not create dangerous air pollution.

And for other cool earth friendly tips check this site out: http://www.ehow.com/how_4903831_this-spring-nursery-rhyme-tips.html

Play Nice

Afternoon Delights

These are Few of our Favorite Things

Some childhood favorites done up in style.