Where in the World is…

Posted on November 11, 2011 by ggbg

Does anyone recall the long time PBS show Where in the World is Carmen Sandiego? Have you been following the 5 day adventure titled Where in the World is Matt Lauer? As you read this post, as you see us hit your Facebook Wall or Twitter Feed, you might be wondering Where in the World…, or more appropriately for some where in the #ell has gogreenbabygo been. It’s hard to break out again after a where in the H-E-double LL moment, but we’re giving it a shot.

Recently an article from BlogHer showed up on my Facebook Wall that mirrored exactly how I’d been feeling. The title of the article is The Intimacy and the Cost of Blogging (check it out if you’d like). I figured this was some kind of confirmation, a good intro when jumping back out there…

Anyhoo, just as ggbg began picking up steam the year before, the following things happened.

1. Long time friend and business owner who was our first retail vendor closed.

2. Life got in the way- sold our home, and moved.

3. Life changing moments and soul searching-been watching lots of Oprah’s Lifeclass.

4. And before all of this happened gogreenbabygo was in the process of redefining ourselves anyway.

So, where in the world have we been? Where in the world have “I” been?

Neighborhood is everything in the Big Apple. I miss you Clinton Hill, but hello Sunset Park. Folks, welcome SPRIG, acronym for Sunset Park Revitalization and Improvement Group-put it on your radar. Does Prospect Park Alliance sound familiar? How about Fort Greene Park Conservancy and Central Park Conservancy? Gear up for SPRIG, it’s the next best thing. Website design and community engagement by yours truly, and my new friends and neighbors in Sunset Park.

Self-promoting is so faux pas, but I have to say I enjoyed sharing for my Seoul Sister who shares my namesake, Julie- Julie Young at Korean American Story. Wanna get a glimpse of what makes me tick? What makes me, me. Here it is. My Korean American Story.

As ggbg redefines our business model it will be less product focused. Advocacy and community engagement will be the front runner. So, while we are under construction please excuse all obscenities and eyesores. Instead of working out all the kinks and then coming out, we’ll do our best to stay about and in the loop while hashing out all the details behind the scenes. Thanks for your patience and willingness to tough it out with us! Life happens for a reason, and we’re eager to see what the next life season brings.

Going green? Go to Green in BKLYN!

Posted on April 16, 2010 by ggbg

Ah-sigh. Where do I begin? I have to take a deep breath because there’s a lot to say about Green in BKLYN. Probably too much for this post, so I’ll have to keep myself from rambling. I met Elissa, the owner of Green in BKLYN about a year ago. My husband came home one day excited about this new neighborhood store that had opened up. I mean what guy really goes on and on about a store?! Well, this time mine(who normally gets grumpy when he’s in a store too long), would every now and then tell me whenever he popped into Green in BKLYN. He made it his mission to make time to take me over there. The day finally came when amist our errand running the opportunity arose and I made my entrance.

I was really enamoured by Green in BKLYN. There was a variety of things for the entire household packed into this store, which if you’re in New York City you definitely know what I mean. In addition to the household items there were personal and beauty items, accessories and novelty items, books, and even a kid’s section! It’s very hard to walk out empty handed. There’s an eclectic selection for almost anything. Furthermore, as well as stocking such a wide variety of all eco-friendly and sustainable products Green in BKLYN has become a friend to the community in more ways than one. They carry products from local artisans which I think is really cool. If you go to Green in BKLYN’s website and read the about us page, you’ll see this was more than likely Elissa’s destiny.

In honor of Earth Day, I’m elated to highlight Green in BKLYN for their mission and work. What makes this year really special for Green in BKLYN is that Earth Day is also their first anniversary! Stop by the store this Thursday, April 22nd to celebrate with them all day long! Here’s what you can look forward to:

11:30am – 1:00pm:
Brooklyn author, Leda Meredith, signs her book: The Locavore Handbook: The Busy Person’s Guide to Eating Local on a Budget.
With practical, down-to-earth advice, Leda’s book guides folks through the process of incorporating locally grown foods into their meals including information on budgeting; shopping efficiently; sourcing, growing & preserving food; & supporting local merchants as well as our lovely planet Earth.
1:30pm – 3:00pm:
Clinton Hill-based Vandra Thorburn answers questions & speaks about EM Bokashi Composting.
Vandra is the founder & pioneer of Vokashi, a new local business providing buckets & bran to households, small businesses & catering companies for EM Bokashi composting. The system has no smell, no bugs or flies & is easy to manage in your kitchen. Plus, it works months faster than traditional composting.
3:30pm – 5:00pm:
Brooklyn artist, Claudia Pearson, signs her children’s book: Tribal Alphabet.
Claudia’s debut creation for children features extraordinary illustrations that come alive to celebrate the diversity of tribal communities & the world’s indigenous heritages. A is for Australian Aborigine, B is for Basque, C is for Cherokee are some of the names of the different tribes from all over the world that go alphabetically from page to page all the way to Z is for Zulu.
5:30pm – 7:00pm:
Green in BKLYN hosts its own First Birthday with an Organic Wine Reception.
Organic wine in a recycled cardboard box. It doesn’t get much more eco-friendly or tasty than that! If you were here opening day, you’ll remember Gnarly Vines provided us with great grape then & they’ll be doing it again this year!

Green in BKLYN can be found at 432 Myrtle Ave, Brooklyn NY, 11205. You can contact them at 718-855-4383 for further information. Not in the Brooklyn, or New York City area? Don’t let the fact that you’re too far from the party stop you from contacting them for that item you just can’t do without, but can’t find anywhere. They’ve been known to get a call from out of the area and make it happen!

Website:
www.greeninbklyn.com
Blog:
www.greeninbklyn.com/new-news/
Twitter:
www.twitter.com/greeninbklyn
Facebook:
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Green-in-BKLYN/105605048804

Second Annual Kids Clothing Swap!

Posted on March 17, 2010 by ggbg

It’s that time of year! Mark your calendars for Saturday, March 27, 2010 from 10am to 5pm, for Nairobi’s Knapsack and gogreenbabygo’s Second Annual Kids Clothing Swap!
What is the significance of this event you ask? If you missed out last year the Kids Clothing Swap was founded as a way to give back and support a community that supports us, as well as a way to help those less fortunate. At this free event families are asked to donate gently used and new children’s clothing sizes 0 to 8 years and small toys in order to reuse and recycle them by swapping for other clothing and toy items. After the event ends all unclaimed items go to a local charity. Last year and again this year the donations will go to the Child Development Support Corporation located at 352-358 Classon Ave in Brooklyn, New York.

To make this event extra special we provide refreshments and have giveaways for our swap attendees. This year refreshments will be provided by Chef Tagere’ Southwell the Executive Chef for the GE Monogram Design Center in the Architecture and Design Building in New York City, Mothers Empowered, BCakeNY, Lily and Fig, Breukelen Coffee House, and Abigail Cafe’ and Wine Bar. Prize donations will be provided by Green in BKLYN, Trader Joe’s, Time Out New York Kids, Nickelodeon, and yours truly, gogreenbabygo.

We ask that you drop of your donations beginning Tuesday, March 23rd during normal business hours (T-Thurs 10-6, F-10-7). If you’re unable to drop off during the week, donations will also be accepted on the day of the swap. If you’ve already cleared out your kids’ closets, but would still like to participate a donation of $10 is required.

Nairobi’s Knapsack is located at 744 Franklin Ave. It’s easily accessible by car and public transportation by taking the Franklin Ave Shuttle and 2/3 Trains. Nairobi’s Knapsack can be reached at 347-295-2011 for further assistance.

Are you a local business owner, or crafter and would like to participate? It’s not too late! If you’re not in the local area, but would like to contribute there’s room for you too! For more information contact info@gogreenbabygo.com.

Thanks for your support and we look forward to seeing you at the swap! Please take a moment and visit our contributors online.

Trader Joe’s
www.traderjoes.com

Time Out New York Kids
http://timeoutnewyorkkids.com/

Nickelodeon
www.nick.com

Chef Tagere’ Southwell
http://www.tageresfoods.com/

Mothers Empowered
www.mothersempowered.org

BCakeNY
www.bcakeny.com

Lily and Fig
www.lilyandfig.com

Breukelen Coffee House
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Brooklyn-NY/The-Breukelen-Coffee-House/159470603525

Abigail Cafe’ and Wine Bar
www.abigailbrooklyn.com

Green In BKLYN
www.greeninbklyn.com

See Us In Action!

Posted on March 15, 2010 by ggbg

What is an empowered mother? What would a mother who is empowered do? This is an easy, but yet difficult question to answer, for there is much gray area in this concept. The empowered mother in me ME believes it is my duty to not only do what’s best for my children and family, but also be concerned with all children and families. Concerned however, is not enough. There has to be some action to accompany that concern. Whether it’s performing a physical duty like volunteering, giving a monetary gift by donating to the less fortunate, or even emitting positive energy in my interactions with all people, especially children; I feel it is my duty to do something. This to me ME is also part of being green. I’m humbled to be able to present the April workshop for Mothers Empowered, a Brooklyn based organization that seeks to support and empower mothers. Mothers Empowered leaves no stone unturned. ME knows the importance of activism and feels it is their duty to speak out against injustice and inequality. ME believes it is their duty to be a support group for mothers. This not only includes the mothers within their membership, but those mothers who are less fortunate. ME lives and breathes education, whether it is the education of children, or the education of their mothers. ME sees the big picture. It is my goal to leave ME members and participants with enough information to guide them on their green journey through an interactive workshop on green living.

Mothers Empowered’s tagline is very befitting for what I envision this organization becoming not only to the local community, but nationally as well. What’s the tagline you ask? The movement is ME. Get it? Yes, the movement is ME and I’m ecstatic to be able to contribute to this movement.

Are you in the New York City area? If so, save the date. You’re invited to attend. The workshop will be held on Friday, April 30th from 8-10pm. Contact info@gogreenbabygo.com for more details.

Visit Mothers Empowered online at www.mothersempowered.org
Follow them on Twitter at http://twitter.com/MEmpowered
Friend them on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/people/Mothers-Empowered/1759210186

So much fun we had to do it again!

Posted on October 16, 2009 by ggbg

When we held the Kids Clothing Swap we didn’t know what to expect. You can image our delight when we were asked repeatedly to have a swap for women. You asked, so we delivered! Nairobi’s Knapsack and gogreenbabygo teamed up again. To make things really nice for our “moms night out” we enlisted the infamous Laura Mercier to provide us with a make-up artist, so we can get glam. To help us balance career and family we made sure to book Angelia K. Kane from The Bedtime CEO. It was a fabulous night. The perfect combination of wine and h’dourves, make-overs, and advice left us all feeling refreshed and renewed. And of course all unclaimed items were donated to a local charity.

www.nairobisknapsack.com
www.bedtimeceo.com

gogreenbabygo gives back

Posted on September 12, 2009 by ggbg

The weekend of September 12, 2009 was a very special one for gogreenbabygo and our friends at Nairobi’s Knapsack. This was our chance to give back and support a community that so generously supports us. Together we held our first Kids Clothing Swap which allowed parents to reuse and recycle their gently used and new clothing with each other. All unclaimed items went to the Child Development Support Corporation in Brooklyn. To visit our friends Nairobi’s Knapsack and Child Development Support Corporation online click onto the links below.

www.nairobisknapsack.com
http://www.cdscnyc.org/

gogreenbabygo gets out of the house

Posted on August 8, 2009 by ggbg

One thing about being an internet based business is the reclusiveness of working from home. On August 8, 2009 we took to the streets at our favorite Brooklyn Eco Eatery, Habana Outpost. We had tons of fun and will be out in full force again next summer. Check out the link for Habana Outpost, a super cool place to be.

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