Casa Kids Designed by Robero Gil

Custom-designed kids furniture works in NYC.  Every inch counts in our crowded city.  Designers like Roberto Gil (the genius behind Casa Kids) can help you and your family make the most of your space.  Check out this custom made desk and bed for a West Village spot.

City Kid New York Book Events

NYC Parents with spawn ages 4-12 won't want to live without Alison Lowenstein's latest:  City Kid New York: The Ultimate Guide for NYC Parents. Order yours now on Amazon (they ship 3/23) and plan to take in one of her book signings to get the scoop on all the very best NYC has to offer you and your kids.

Be Green Kids Consignments Spring Events

Get those closets ready for spring! NYC parents can buy and sell gently used children's items thanks to Be Green Kids Consignments (www.begreensale.com). It's a great way for parents to make money and save money on kid stuff. Give your exersaucer another lifeand pass it on to someone for some cash.  Start getting your goods together for the April events.

Bill Harley Concert for Families

Two-time Grammy Award Winner, NPR commentator and acclaimed storyteller/musician, Bill Harley will appear in Brooklyn on Thursday March 25th.

Friday Close-Up: Adhocmom.com

AdHocMom believes there's a better way. The three moms behind the site (Tonya Vernooy, Paula Balzer and Carrie Harvey ) think we need a new kind of work. This online haven is dedicated to moms seeking part-time gigs who also strive for balance.

Babesta for Trendy Tots and Baby Gear Hounds

Babesta is Mecca for the moms that crave the hippest clothing and coolest wheels. Stop into the clothing store to check out the runway-ready threads or head over to the "cribz" location to road test some serious wheels.  I stopped in to peek at the iCandy Double Stroller (I'm loving this new competitor for Phil & Ted) and am never disappointed when I swing by the Tribeca shops.

Soul Cycle The Ultimate Mommy Workout

Burn baby burn. That's what my thighs were saying after my first session at Soul Cycle, the hippest workout in NYC. Like traditional spinning, the class relies on a motivated instructor and upbeat music. But that's where the similarity ends.