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From one mom to another....
-- submitted by Holly A.
I decided last week to transition my 2 year 9 month old son from his crib to a bed...not sure what my rush was since the notion of giving up "Cribby" made him cry. I dreaded the dance of returning him to bed countless times before one of us collapsed from exhaustion. And if he was anything like my older son, I'd find him at 3:30 am, perched on the window sill, behind the drape, "admiring the moon". The transition from crib to bed is not an easy rite of passage for toddler or parents but when something comes along that smoothes the  bumps, a mother wants to sing its name from the rooftops. My husband, Mr. All-things-organic-and-sustainable, recently read about a Danish company called Flexa that manufactures kids' furniture from pine grown in the company's own sustainable forests in Northern Europe. Each time they cut down a tree, they plant another. They use environmentally friendly UV lacquer, no formaldehyde or toxic coloring. Better still, all waste from the production of Flexa furniture is compressed into fuel pellets used to heat factories and homes in Scandanavia. Mr. Tree Hugger liked this a lot.
Start with a basic bed, twin or full size, with head and footboard. Add a full back rail and a ¾ front rail for those new to beds, and you've got what we called "a big boy crib". It's low to the ground and totally cozy...a perfect nest but with enough room for big brother sleepovers. You can also buy a trundle or drawers to go underneath. And the best part? Believe it or not...putting it together! Yes, all the products require assembly but my 5 and almost 3 year old did just about every step themselves with some careful direction.
True to the name Flexa, when your child's needs change, this same bed can be converted to a loft with dresser or a desk underneath, bunk beds (with optional slide for extra speedy decent), princess beds, castle beds...the options seem endless. So now we're on to the next milestone...I wish Flexa made potties.
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The Historical Society of Rockland County Presents
The 34th Annual Miniature & Dollhouse Show: A Serendipity!
The Historical Society of Rockland County, located at 20 Zukor Road in New City, announces the return of the ever- popular Annual Miniature and Dollhouse Show, with the opening reception of this year's show, A Serendipity!, on Sunday, November 22 from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m.
Serendipity is defined as the effect by which one accidentally discovers something fortunate, especially while looking for something entirely unrelated. Boys and girls, along with adults, are invited to come find their serendipitous moment as they explore two galleries of dollhouses, miniatures, and other treats. The exhibition will showcase the work of Clarke Dunham Studio with a complete small-scale train set. Dunham is well known for his fantastic trains and landscapes exhibited at Citi Corps in New York City. Miniatures by artists Sandra Mirque and Susan Farni will be seen along with the work of many other talented regional contributors including Rockland clay artist Rosemary Aiello. The curator this year is Joanne Potanovic.
Special holiday admission: $7 adults and HSRC members; $3 children under 12. Price includes free admission to the 1832 Jacob Blauvelt House on Sundays from 12:00-4:00 p.m. Half-price for groups of ten or more is by reservation only. Stop by the Museum Shop and purchase unique holiday gift items. Enter the museum raffle for a beautiful new dollhouse! Other prizes include tickets to yoga classes and to a Penguin Repertory play; brunch at the Freelance Café; dinner at Fiesta Cancun; certificates for clothing and the museum gift shop and more.
For more information call The Historical Society of Rockland County at 845-634-9629 or visit www.rocklandhistory.org. |
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Member Highlight: Family Care Doulas. New mothers can easily feel overwhelmed while recovering from birth and nervous about taking care of their baby's needs. With a doula's support, mothers and fathers can quickly become confident in caring for their newborns. Member benefit: $10 off first postpartum visit. Call 914.393.5936 or visit www.familycaredoulas.com. Click here to visit our Member Page >> |
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Essential News: Off the Record: Rock, A Social Revolution. Come to The Rye Arts Center Gallery on January 10th for the extraordinary events and reception that mark the opening of their new exhibition. Opening reception and live performance by Back to The Garden, playing the songs of Woodstock from 2-4 pm in the performing arts room. The reception is free and open to the public. The Rye Arts Center, www.ryeartscenter.org. Read more on our News Page >> |
 Essential Event: The Wizard of Oz. November 14 - 29. The family classic is back at the Yorktown Stage! Showtimes vary; call for information. Yorktown Stage, 1974 Commerce Street, Yorktown Heights, NY 10598; (914) 962-0606. Click here for more information.
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Essential Volunteer: Pajama Program: Delivering Warm Sleepwear & Nurturing Books to Children in Need. We are collecting new pajamas & books for kids who are waiting and hoping to be adopted. Drop-in pajama party at Groove. Saturday, November 21, 12-3pm. Music by Groove House Band, Bedtime books for sale by the Voracious Reader, treats donated by You & Me Cookie. Wear a pair & Share a pair. www.findgroove.com. Read more under Volunteer Opportunities >> |
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