January 2013

Bronx Florists

Here is a list of Bronx florists that we have found websites for. If you have any to add to the list or a correction, please share with us! Bella’s Flower Shop 288 W Fordham Road, Bronx, NY 10468. http://www.bellasflowershop.com/ Eden Flower Shop 147 E. Gunhill Rd. Bronx, NY 10467 (718)798-5300 Http://www.edenflowershop.net/ Erica’s Flower Shop 1013 Castle Hill Avenue Bronx, NY 10472 Phone: (718) 822-7173 http://ericasflowersbronx.com/ Jerome Florist and Gifts

Super Grover and the Garden of Dreams Foundation teach children facing obstacles how they can be super heroes too!

Photo: MSG Entertainment Grover was spotted in the Bronx this week! When Super Grover lost his super powers, he needed a bit of help from the children at WHEDco to get them back. Dominique, a Knicks City Dancer, was also there to help the children of WHEDco learn lessons of nutrition and health, warm up to their favorite Sesame Street Live songs and transform into super heroes themselves when Super

Valentines Day Concert

Valentine’s Day Concert Thursday, February 14 7 – 8 p.m. The ensemble As You Like It performs romantic 19th century and earlier music–in costume–during an hour-long concert in the mansion’s double parlors. If the spirit moves you, enjoy classic French bistro fare afterwards at Bistro SK on City Island. Concert Cost $20; members $15 Registration requested 718.885.1461, info@bpmm.org Call the bistro directly for reservations 718.885.1670

Dunkin Donuts Giveaway

How are you doing on your New Year Resolutions? Was one of them to eat healthier or lose weight? It’s only a month in, and I know how hard it can be to make the right choices when it comes to food. And sometimes we have to grab something when we’re out, especially breakfast items for those mornings we roll out of the bed late. So, I’m happy to hear

Pantene Expert Collection Giveaway

This week I had the chance to attend a launch event for Pantene’s new Expert Collection- Age Defy and Advanced+ Keratin Repair thanks to Momtrends. The two collections are designed with new technologies that take into account the aging and damage we have done to our hair over the years. As busy moms, I’m sure we can all use some repair and treatment on our strands!     If you

MLK Jr's Fun Day of Service

Join Mommy’s Mingle and the Brew Coffee house for a fun day where our children to give back! Join other moms and their children to write letters to the elderly, send a post card to our troops, do arts and craft, and mingle of course! The event is free all that they ask is that you bring a pair of new socks for a child in need! http://www.blairsfostersocks.org/home/blairs_fostersocks-home.php It will be

Grand Opening of Juice Bar and Cafe

Join Sunkofa during MLK weekend for complimentary sample tastings, spoken word, music, tributes to MLK, and more! SATURDAY ● SUNDAY ● MONDAY January 19th ● 20th ● 21st ▬ 2013 (Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King’s Birthday Weekend) 11:00 AM ▬ 7:00 PM 1789 Southern Blvd, Bronx, NY.               Throughout the weekend, enjoy: Raffle drawings * free sample tastings (pastries and baked goods) * OG OrganicCoffee/Teas

Bronx River Art Center Winter Classes in Fine Art and Digital Media

Children’s Classes – Winter 2013 January 14, 2013 – March 23, 2013 Cartooning I (Ages 7-9) Instructor(s): Devon Purkiss Time: Thursdays, 4-6pm Location: Burke Plaza Ages: 7 – 9 Fee: $75 Learn how Comic Books, Graphic Novels, and Manga are developed by the Pros. By creating multiple drawings, students will learn to create cartoon characters along with their own storylines.   Cartooning II (Ages 10-12) Instructor(s): Devon Purkiss Time: Fridays,

Children Inspire Design Giveaway

Bronxmama discovered the amazing work of Children Inspire Design at a Million Dollar Baby Event with Momtrends. Their prints are modern and Eco-friendly, and a great piece of art for any room in the house. Artist Rebecca Paragine is all about environmental education and teaching children about different world cultures. Each piece incorporates repurposed paper materials, eco-friendly inks, and biodegradable packaging. As part of our New Years celebration, one lucky