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My friends Gonçalo and Liliana made my zebra walk :-)
Getting (momma) ready to summer
If you are anything like me - summer means I need to be up on my shaving, waxing and pedis. I've gone to many places that were terrible locally so I thought I'd share a couple of my favorite places to get summer ready. Honey Spa - Good for: Waxing, Shellac manis/pedis I started going to Honey Spa after a terrible experience at Magnolia Spa and I'm so happy I made the move. The best waxing in North Brooklyn by far. The space is lovely and they do Shellac (the no-BS polish that lasts for weeks on end). Highly Recommended Primp & Polish - Good for mani's & pedi's (especially mommy and me pedi's), nail art and eyebrows Primp & Polish is just the best. I don't go anywhere else. Its simply the best place to get your nails done. They have a great Mon-Wed special: $34 for mani & pedi but call ahead; it fills up fast. Greenhouse Holistic - Good for massages, yoga & sauna I always joke that I worship at the temple of David Greenhouse because the dude's just amazing. He's not for everyone- he really gets in there and gets all your knots out but for those of us who adore him, no other masseuse will do! Sauna is included in your massage and highly recommend taking advantage of it. And just for fun: King & Grove Pool - Good for date nights, ladies night or just getting a break. You can buy day passes at King & Groves rooftop saltwater pool. Can't wait to try it myself! Photo: Bib Scheide
Framed. How to hang frames.
Looking to frame a wall like a professional? Here are some great tips on how you can accomplish this.
Get Painters Tape: The line can be delineated with a strip of painters' tape and then removed once the pictures are in place. To unify the group, choose a single color for all frames and, if displaying photographs, stick with either all black-and-white or all color shots.
Picture Hanging How-To
Unfurl a length of painters' tape (ours was 1 1/2 inches wide) horizontally across a wall, making sure tape is level.
Determine nail placement for frames above the midline by measuring from the bottom of a frame to its bracket. (If the frame hangs on wire, pull the wire taut, and measure accordingly.)
For frames below the midline, measure from the top of the frame to the bracket. Use additional strips of tape, positioned vertically, to create even spaces between pictures arranged next to each other.
When all frames are in place, remove tape from wall.
Expert Hooks: My home expert friend recommends these hooks.
How to frame tips via Picture An Easier Way via Martha Stewart
Photo via thedesignfiles
Posted by Donna
Notting Hill Gate, 1958
David Hurn
Happy Weekend.
Camp is the theme today. Great Post form 100 days of real food on one of our favorite Momables. Just click on the photo for the entire post!
Last minute camp help
After months of preparation and a hefty deposit for summer school- mother nature had other plans and we are now are looking for a summer camp for the boy. Beyond stressful. If like me, you need camp help, this FREE event looks like a helpful solution.
The Deets:
There are only 4 more weeks until New York City schools let out for the summer and many parents still do not have summer plans for their kids. Camp Panic! will give families the best last minute line up of summer camps, getaways, and fun activities in and around NYC. Camp Panic! helps parents fill up the long summer days with samplings and demonstrations from local summer camps, available open camp slots, and summer classes for toddlers. For More Information please visit www.camppanic.com
Families Can Enjoy:
One-stop shopping for last minute summer camps like NY Kids Club, Asphalt Green Day Camp
Berkshire Hills Camp, Brooklyn Arts Exchange, Brooklyn Music Factory, Camp Kinderland
Children's Museum of the Arts, Greene Hill School, Textile Arts Center and over 30 more!
Free outdoor performances
Samplings of cool summer products
Free samples of Honest Tea drinks
Free outdoor activities for kids
Free Summer Camp Backpacks from NY Kids Club
Parents who register to attend online at camppanic.com will be entered for a chance to win tickets to see Stomp and $500 of summer shopping at Camp Panic!
When: Sunday June 9th from 12 noon – 3 pm
Where: International School of Brooklyn, 477 Court Street, Brooklyn NY 11231
Cost: Free
Subway Directions: Take the F train to Smith-9th St Start out going West on W 9TH ST towards COURT ST. Walk 2 minutes and turn right onto Court St.
Driving Directions: Take exit 27 off of the BQE toward Atlantic Avenue, keep left at the fork, follow signs for Ikea Plaza. Turn left onto Columbia St. Turn left onto Union St. Turn right onto Court St and the school will be on the left.
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Frozen popsicles
We've been making popsicles every other day here at Casa Ladd. The food editor at work gave me these popsicles molds, when I brought them home my son wanted to whip something up immediately and we're now going on two weeks of frozen pops. We have fun looking at pretty photos then we pick what we are going to make that morning together. I am inspired by the endless combinations I have been finding, you can find my favorites on my sweet treat page on pinterest . I whipped the above pops the other morning, I was lacking ingredients however they were still quite tasty!
Ingredients
Fresh Strawberries and Raspberries
Coconut milk
1/2 small lemon (Meyer is the best)
1 tablespoon of sugar, agave or honey
*can add mint, basil
Cut fruit and blend. Only blend for a few seconds if you would like a chunky popsicle otherwise blend to a puree until smooth. I added what I have in the fridge but love to add a bit of an herb when I have any fresh handy.
Twinkle Playspace
Twinkle Playspace is now open in Williamsburg, Brooklyn. A magical playspace filled with imagination where kids 6 and under can play in the Twinkle world such as the Stardust Tree Fort, the General Store and one my son would adore, Graffiti Studio.
MB: Please tell us how your family became involved in designing and opening Twinkle Playspace, it's such a unique thought to open a space? How did it all come about?
Vanessa: My family and I have been a part of the Williamsburg community for over 30 years and we wanted to give back to the community in some way. When I lived here with my first son, I was frustrated with what the local places had to offer because I couldn't get my son to be engaged in any activity for more than 20 minutes. My family owned this building in Williamsburg and the ground floor was an empty commercial warehouse, so I thought it would be great to create a unique and innovative playspace that would engage children and educate them as well. I proposed the idea to my father, who is a civil engineer, and my sister, who shares my enthusiasm for off-the-wall projects and it was as if the floodgates opened. We sat around a table for hours shouting out dozens of ideas for unique exhibits and experiences for kids. Our family set out to design and build the best playspace my kids could imagine. With the overwhelming number of families in the community we thought it was the perfect way to give back.
MB: Was it natural for you to open it in Williamsburg/Greenpoint? I definitely feel the Greenpoint area needed a space such as this especially .
Vanessa: Since my family owned a building here and I lived across the street from our location for 10 years, it was natural for us to open a playspace right here in Williamsburg/Greenpoint. When we decided to open up a playspace in this area, we wanted it to be completely unique and different from anything we've seen anywhere. We started researching museums and playspaces and found that there were common essential elements/concepts for a successful design, such as water, sand, air flow, and pretend play. But, to keep the children engaged, all the exhibits had to have the most important element - fun! With Twinkle, we wanted to create exhibits that are more fun than a playground and more engaging than a museum. My father, my sister and I wanted to spark the curiosity of kids and adults alike, so we took the exhibits to the next level. At Twinkle we have a water table, but we made it with a water cyclone. Across the way, colorful scarves shoot into the air with air pressure...and dragons! Our kids love digging holes at the beach but hate putting on sunscreen, and that inspired our sandbox, complete with construction gear, a crane and a bulldozer. Kids enjoy pretend play in a life-like firetruck with a climbable extension ladder, real water hoses and working headlights and siren. There's even a secret spot where kids can walk on water without getting wet!
Also, to further our efforts of giving back to the local community, we started our Twinkle Charity of the Season. Every 3 months, members can nominate a local charity or local school fund and Twinkle will donate a portion of our proceeds to the selected organization. We want to cultivate and contribute to the community both inside and outside the playspace.
MB: How are you juggling everything?
Vanessa: That's funny! At the beginning of any venture, there needs to be a lot of involvement as the owner, but fortunately, my sister, Mieka, is my business partner and also runsTwinkle so we can rely on each other to see this off the ground. It isn't easy being a mother of two and running a business but my kids get to experience and enjoy Twinkle with me! Alex's favorite spot is the grocery store - he loves filling up his cart and checking out at the working conveyor belt. Brandon's favorite spot is the interactive fire engine where he can pretend he's a fireman driving the big rig, shoot water out of the hoses and climb up the extension ladder to save people from the burning house! I'm so glad I get to spend so much time with them and start a new and fun business with my family.
MB: Will Twinkle have any classes, anything coming up we should know about?
Vanessa: Yes, we're having classes starting in June and will include sports classes, kung- fu, music and movement, and pre-school prep.
Twinkle is located at 144 Frost Street ,Brooklyn NY, 11211 718-349-1300
718-349-1300Brooklyn NY, 11211 718-349-1300
Wallpaper for the kids rooms
So inspired by this wallpaper post I saw on DecoPeques. Of course it is all in French which makes me like it more! Although the wallpaper isn't source have you ever seen the most amazing wallpaper resource list by Design Sponge? So useful. Here it is!
Posted by Donna
Photo: DecoPeques.
Cool Idea via kindergoblin:
“Fossils” made by pressing small plastic dinosaurs into Crayola Model Magic and letting it dry. Image from ourcraftsnthings.com. I like letting children make fossils with natural materials as well, such as pine cones, stones, and twigs.
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Chic Comfort Mom
I have a penchant for Boho, peasant-y type of clothes. I have to be careful not to go completely crazy but I have gravitated towards this style for as long as I can remember. My mother would wear long gauzy dresses and billowy embroidered tops she would pick up from her travels, a style that fit perfectly in her warm weather world. Now as a mother myself I like this look for the ease it takes to get ready and the comfort factor. It doesn't hurt that the fits hide the few pounds I have added on after a long winter (comfort food damn you!) Also, if you are going for the comfort factor then might as well throw on some drawstring pants(not the scary kind!) and chic flats.
1. Zara Embroidered Dress
2. Gap Leather Tote in milk
3. Madewell Embroidered Peasant Top
4. Jcrew Baja Embroidered Top
5. Zara Trousers with turn over waistband
6. Madewell Bluestone Cuff
7. Zara Soft Moccasin
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The bootilicous James Wilson (aka Jambonbon) has made this wonderful animated GIF of Astro Cat…. So awesome to see Astro Cat blasting off into space. Thanks, James.
Professor Astro Cat’s Frontiers of Space is due out October 2013.
Happy Weekend!
Soul cycle FREE motherburg class
You may have already heard Soul Cycle has opened up in Williamsburg. We are really excited and even more so for Soul Cycle has offered to teach a free class to our Motherburg readers! Space is limited, so first come first serve.
The Deets:
The class will be June 11th @ 7:30pm. We have 62 spaces.
To Enter:
Just email us at [email protected]
please write Soul in the subject line.
See you there!
Road Trip Tips
Take the Best Road Trip Ever
How to Avoid Car Sickness
Understand why you’re carsick. Motion sickness happens when the brain gets conflicting signals from your inner ears, eyes, joints, and muscles. The inner ears and the skin receptors sense that you’re moving, but if you are reading or have your eyes fixed on an object in the car, your eyes can’t detect that the car is moving. One of the main symptoms is nausea, says Gervais Fréchette, M.D., a travel-medicine specialist in New York City and San Francisco.
Counteract nausea by looking outside.Says Fréchette, “Look at the horizon or the distant scenery,” which helps your body send the proper messages to your brain. Get kids to do the same by playing car games, like the license-plate game or I Spy. And, says Fréchette, “position a car seat so that the child can see outside.” Avoid caffeine, nicotine, and sodium. All three can impair circulation, interfering with the body’s ability to sense movement. Ask your doctor about medications. She may suggest Dramamine, Bonine, or Marezine. But skip the wristbands and electronic devices that are claimed to prevent motion sickness. “There’s no scientific data to support them,” says Fréchette.
How to Check a Tire's Air Pressure
Buy a good air-pressure gauge. That may seem obvious, but it’s crucial. You won’t get an accurate reading from an air-pressure gauge at a gas station, and an accurate measurement is pivotal, because underinflated tires handle poorly on the road, says Andrew Vinciquerra, who owns A.V.A. Performance Inc., an auto-repair shop in Long Island City, New York, and specializes in prepping his customers’ cars for road trips. Because low tires spin with more difficulty, they require more energy from the engine and so waste gas. “Purchase a gauge that doesn’t run on batteries and you won’t need to worry that they’ll die,” Vinciquerra recommends. Determine the ideal pressure. Says Vinciquerra, your car manual will tell you where to locate a sticker―usually on the doorjamb on the driver’s side―that indicates your tires’ maximum pressure, which is how much weight they can support. One tire at a time, unscrew the tire cap and place the gauge over the valve fitting. Press in for one second and listen for the hissing sound of escaping air. The gauge will lock the reading into place so you can see it clearly. If the number is too low, add air to the tire for 30 seconds, then test again. Repeat until the pressure is correct. Be sure to check the spare tire’s pressure as well.
How to Get Unlost on the Road
Stop and turn around as soon as possible once you realize you’re lost.Yes, you may be tempted to keep going in the hopes that you’ll miraculously correct your course. But the truth is, the farther you drive, the more lost you’ll get, says Laurie Borman, editorial director of Rand McNally. Backtrack to the last landmark or exit that you clearly recognize. Even if it takes 15 or 20 minutes, you’ll save time and gas in the long run. If you stop to ask directions, be sure it’s in a safe, well-lit area. Try to understand why you got lost. Did you miss a turn? Make a wrong turn? This is the key to not getting lost again. People tend to make the same errors repeatedly, such as zoning out and not seeing signs, and you’ll be less likely to make the same error if you know your weaknesses.
By Arianne Cohen via Real Simple
Photo Source: spaceforinspiration.blogspot.com via Stash Tea on Pinterest
Feed Bag by Rachel Roy
Looking for a summer bag? A FEED Project bag with the 100 patch means with this purchase provides 100 school meals to children in India.
More on Feed Project.
Posted By Donna
Kids Bowl Free Program
Did you know you can register your child for two free games of bowling every day during the summer? Kids Bowl For Free is a program designed by bowling centers to give back to the community and provide a safe, secure, and fun way for kids to spend time this summer. Click here to find one near you. Unfortunately, there isn't one in the Williamsburg area yet, hopefully soon for I know we would really appreciate this (hint, hint). However there are some in Queens, New york City and one in Brooklyn.
Photo: Plumdistrict.com
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