Summer is coming!
Read More…
fuel efficiency upgrade
May is eco driving month, and what better way to celebrate than to give your car the green treatment.
Read More…
backyard games
Now that the weather is getting warmer and the grass is green and ready to enjoy, are you thinking about all the things you can do in your backyard?
Read More…
outdoor movie night: what you’ll need
When was the last time you watched a movie in your backyard?
Read More…
life jacket guide
All cards on the table . . . I am an avid and completely paranoid life jacket enthusiast. I’m just saying, why not wear a life-saving jacket?
Read More…
boat smarts
As a Utah resident, our family spends half the year tucked away under a blanket of snow longing for warmer days.
Read More…
happy neighbor day
There is nothing we love better than amazing neighbors around here, in fact it is what The Neighborhood is all about. Every day we strive to make our communities more friendly and more fun—we think its working!
Read More…
round up of the best gift ideas for your neighbors
Did you know that Neighbor Day is coming up? Gardening season is also on the way and it’s the perfect time to show your neighbors some love.
Read More…
honoring our armed forces
With all the armed forces do for our country, honoring those who serve is a great way to show appreciation. Here are some simple ideas that you can do for the servicemen in your neighborhood
Read More…
protection for your gadgets
If you are headed out doors this summer, chances are you will have at least a few high tech gadgets along for the ride.
Read More…
have bike, will travel
Okay, you’ve got your bike all tuned up for the summer. You’ve learned some bicycle safety basics like traffic signals. Now what? Are you ready to head out on the open road?
Read More…
month of family
Did you know it’s the month of the family? Who knew, right? To celebrate your family, try throwing a little get-together! Any excuse for a party!
Read More…
what supplies do you need for a hurricane
Hurricane season is upon us, are you ready? My husband and I both grew up in Florida so we are no strangers to hurricanes.
Read More…
how to host a children’s community art show
Looking for a super cool and fun way to bring together your community? Host a children’s art show! It is guaranteed to put smiles on everyone’s faces. Read more…
hurricane preparedness for the neighborhood
Between having a grandfather that worked at the National Hurricane Center and growing up in Miami, I was raised both learning about hurricanes and experiencing them first hand.
Read More…
give an experience to mom this mother’s day
When I was a little girl, Mother’s Day was one of those holidays that I thought required the best handmade gift my little hands could make. As I got older, I started to believe that the quality of the gift was directly related to how much money was actually spent on the gift in question.
Read More…
mother’s day card
Still figuring out your gift for Mother’s Day? Well, we’ve got you covered. Sometimes a heartfelt handwritten note is the most thoughtful way to make your mother feel loved and appreciated.
Read More…
fixing the babysitting dilemma
Once you have kids, date nights can be few and far between. It used to be so simple to pick up and head off to a movie. But who will put the baby down?
Read More…
babysitters guide download
The word babysitting evokes memories of macaroni & cheese, boogers, storytelling, splashing bathers, and scraped knees. Being a mommy or daddy for the night is an important job and a busy job.
Read More…
how to take care of your bike
Happy National Bike Month! Did you even know there was such a thing? Well your ears do not deceive you: this month is National Bike Month, and it’s time to get riding.
Read More…
fuel efficiency and your commute
Gas is too expensive these days. And unless you are driving one of these cars, I am sure you want to reduce the amount of gasoline you use each month.
Read More…
where can you check your air quality
With the summer months ahead, many of us will be hitting the road to enjoy some family time, see the sights, and dip our toes in the ocean. In recent years, along with where to go and what to pack, we have had to consider record-setting temperatures, high pollen counts, and less than spectacular air quality.
Read More…
pay it forward – how to do good online
I don’t know about you but I find myself constantly connected to the internet.
Read More…
keep the air clean
Living in a city, the reality of air pollution can be disarming. While I generally consider my morning walks around my neighborhood in Brooklyn to be an opportunity for a literal breath of fresh air, in actuality the air isn’t always so fresh.
Read More…
time for teacher gifts
Teachers are some of the most influential people we will ever come across in our lives.
Read More…
10 ways to keep your house safe
A few weeks ago, an intruder made his way into our house in a safe neighborhood tucked away in a cul-de-sac. We were sleeping upstairs and when we woke up, we were devastated and felt violated. If we could rewind time, there are absolutely things we would do differently. We got an alarm that day, but there are a lot of (mostly free!) things that anyone can do (or not do) today. Right now. Here’s ten:
Read More…
alt nyc ticket giveaway
The Neighborhood is teaming up with the oh-so-famous and fabulous bloggers conference Alt Summit to give away one ticket to the upcoming Alt Summit NYC conference!
Read More…
10 ways to give mom the best day ever
When I was little, Mother’s Day consisted of me making my mom breakfast (probably cereal) and giving her a card covered in glitter and glue.
Read More…
cinco de mayo salsa tasting
Every holiday is a good excuse to celebrate with food and drink, right?
Read More…
planting your own herb garden
Spring is here and summer is just around the corner. I don’t know about you, but I am so excited both for gardening and grilling season. And what’s the perfect combination of the two?
Read More…