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Carroll Gardens Library Events and News.

Jan 13, 2017 ,,,,,,,,,,,,,,

Our local libraries are always a nice warm haven in the winter months, especially for parents and caregivers.  The Carroll Gardens Library, on Union and Clinton, always has wonderful programs for all ages.  Some include yoga, crafts and story times for the little ones and memoir workshops or knitting groups for adults.  They even have […]

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Trump Sites on the Boycott List.

Jan 12, 2017 ,,,,,,,,

Feeling anxious during the congressional hearing process?  You can definitely use that energy to call your senators.  You can also use your money (or rather not use it) to make a difference.  There is a national #grabyourwallet movement boycotting businesses that Trump or his family are involved with.  And there are a lot of them! […]

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An In-Depth Year in Review of Brooklyn.

Jan 11, 2017 ,,,,,,,,,,

We can all agree it’s been an insane year for the country and we are all so glad to see that 2016 is behind us.  Reading about America’s year-in-review has been just plain depressing.  But what was 2016 like specifically in Brooklyn?  We came across a piece in the Brooklyn Paper that highlights the major […]

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Coffee Roasters Coming to Carroll Gardens.

Jan 10, 2017 ,,,,,,,,,

You can’t miss this giant signage on the corner of Carroll when walking down Court Street.  It announces that East One (E1), coffee roaster and restaurant, is coming soon.  After doing a little research we found out that the original E1 is in London and that the New York opening is one of Zagat’s most anticipated […]

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Big Ideas for Small Spaces.

Jan 09, 2017 ,,,,,,,,,

There is no doubt that what New York lacks in apartment sizes it makes up for in so many other ways. Some of us that have been living in the city for a while have become pros at making the most of a small rooms.  Others may feel a little overwhelmed when it comes to […]

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Maggie’s Spa Now Open on Sackett

Jan 06, 2017 ,,,,,,,,,

A new spa opened up on Sackett Street (between Smith and Hoyt).  It’s called Maggie’s Spa and from the looks of the inside it seems they are set up primarily for manicures and pedicures, though they offer more on their menu.  Brazilian wax, hair cuts, facials, and more appear on their sign.  It is a […]

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Spotlight on Brooklyn Strategist!

Jan 05, 2017 ,,,,,,,,,,

Though the new year, weather, and political climate have definitely contributed to a lot of folks feeling melancholy lately we’ve had our minds on another addition to this list of sadness.  The closing of so many great shops, restaurants and venues.  We blogged over the last couple of weeks about both Cake Shop and BookCourt […]

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A Beloved Book Store Closes Its Doors.

Jan 04, 2017 ,,,,,,,,,

BookCourt was our favorite independent book shop and not just because they were in the neighborhood.  The people that worked there were very informed and gave great recommendations, the atmosphere was peaceful, and they had wonderful weekly events.  They were a part of a tight knit community and many will feel the loss of this […]

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Improv for Professionals Class.

Jan 03, 2017 ,,,,,,,

We blogged recently that Brooklyn Brainery opened a space in Windsor Terrace. We saw this class, “Improv for Professionals”, and thought it was a great idea and want to share with anyone who may need to work on their communication skills.  Honestly, that’s most of us.  We are so accustomed to being glued to our […]

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MTA Gives Us Public Wifi in the New Year!

Jan 02, 2017 ,,,,,,,,,,

How many times have you been on your phone waiting for a subway trying to look up a map of where you are going or forgot your book and wishing you could browse your Facebook but you aren’t getting service?  Well, the MTA has given us a holiday gift beginning on New Year’s Eve. Public […]

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