Resources Page

On this page we look to spread information on teaching, education, parenting and our best bets that we encounter in our travels.  If you have experienced great service or know of a great agency or school that deserves attention and praise, please send us an email and we will gladly post the information.


New York City Resources and Friends



The mission of Room to Grow is to enrich the lives of babies born into poverty throughout their critical first three years of development.   Room to Grow's program provides parents raising babies in poverty with one-on-one parenting support and essential baby items throughout their children's critical first three years of life. Parents expecting a baby are referred to Room to Grow by selected prenatal programs assisting low-income families.  Please support this non profit  in New York City and Boston and tell them Usborne Books sent you.  Their link is www.roomtogrow.org.




In Brooklyn we had a place known as Nelly Bly Amusement Park that was shuttered a few years ago......well the fine people of Adventurers Park have brought it back and it is now open.  For those of you who are not familiar with its location it is just down the street from the Bay Parkway Mall that includes Modell's, Circuit City, Toys R Us and Babies R Us.  This legendary amusement park is just off the Belt Parkway - Exit 5.  The park opens in mid April.  Please visit the new web site of Adventurers Park for more details.




For any parent raising a child in the Borough of Kings this is a must.  The advice given here is second to none,  If you live in the other boroughs the web site's advice is still pertinent.  Give Karen's site a look.



Rocking the Boat uses traditional wooden boat building and on-water education to allow high school age youth to develop into empowered and responsible adults. Through these mediums, Rocking the Boat empowers South Bronx students to deal with everyday realities that are often not addressed at home or in school. Four levels of community and youth development programs operate during the fall and spring academic semesters and over the summer. Together, the programs directly serve over 2,000 students and community members drawn from a range of New York City public high schools and neighborhoods, the majority being in the South Bronx. Rocking the Boat teaches, challenges, nurtures, and motivates, providing the tools to transition into the next phase of life. Kids don't just build boats at Rocking the Boat, boats build kids. The end result is students ready for college. Please visit their web site and help support their goals.


BBQ RESTAURANT in the heart of NYU.   To some this may not seem like the place to give mention to a restaurant, however this restaurant has been a New York City landmark for many years   They recently moved to 21 West 8th Street in the heart of the New York University neighborhood.  Marlon, the front of the house manager and host will take your special requests and make sure your meal is cooked to perfection.   At one time this location was in partnership with the "chain with the similar name" but they are not copycats by any means.   They took over the new space and made in beautiful and worth the trip to visit.  When you stop in tell them that William formerly of SYSCO sent you.   Please call in advance for parties of 20 or more  tel: 212-674-4450)   Here is a copy of the menu

 

Edwin Lora, Personal Driver


Recently I needed the services of a towne car driver.  I was surprised at the professionalism and knowledge of the driver,  Edwin.  Please if you are ever in the NY/NJ area please call or email him.  732 589 6784.  Email The Best Limo Driver



Nationwide Resources



Help Resources provides help resource information for a variety of needs to those located in the United States free of charge. Providing local, state and federal level information to the general public as well as other organizations through out the United States @ http://www.helpresources.net



Our good friend Sondra Santos LaBrie has recently branched out and now has her own thriving Parenting Web Site and Agency.  Please visit Sondra's blog for great parenting tips.


 

Discount Diapers Direct has been there for us as we have one child.  They have the best in customer service and prices.  For the best in diapers, for babies and adults, please visit our friends at discount diapers direct.


At the Musgrave Pencil Company they have been making the pencil from start to finish since 1916.  Whether you  are a school purchasing agent or a non profit agency, they have a lot of stock designs that you will adore.  If you want to design your own pencils they are VERY reasonable as well.  Please visit our good friends at Musgrave Pencil at www.pencils.net.


SoftTiles Interlocking Foam Mats are a must for a family that has a toddler.  We ordered twice.  They mix and match colors and guarantee all their mats.  They really are a cut above.

LittleWolverines.com
They have a huge selection of University of Michigan Kids clothes and gear for baby, toddler and youth. Go Blue!  Visit this web site for the your little Michigan Sports Fan.

Swaddle Blanket
Designed specifically for swaddling, the Snug & Tug comes in two sizes and many different styles.  Being a dad of a beautiful baby girl, and having seen this at a trade show I can attest to its design.  Who knew that velcro could be used in a swaddle blanket? ! ? 
For the best swaddle blanket, please visit my good friends Georgia and Catherine.

I just found a blog that updates moms with contests and new interesting ideas.  It is written by a lady in Texas by the name of Vanessa.   To see all the latest in contests visit Vanessa


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