Links: Brooklyn Parents Abuzz, Etsy Baby Shower, Help Sleeping In, More

1/28/09 - By Jodi

img_130327375910.jpg_slide_big.jpgThe days seem like they’re slowly getting longer, which means that Winter will be behind us sooner than we know.  One thing I love about living in New York is that you experience each season.  Like it or not, you must leave the house and be in the world at least a little bit on most days.  Sometimes, it’s just to shovel the walk.  Hang on!  What’s that?  You can get your Robot to shovel it for you now?  Not only that, but also he’s shoveling it while you’re playing with your Obama Action Figure, attending a virtual baby shower and nursing your cold with free products from Sephora?A tool to help your kids sleep in? And find out what Brooklyn parents are all abuzz about. Do tell, after the jump!

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Rumors are flying. Mamalu is closing? There's lots of speculation, but find out how much they're selling the hip Williamsburg playspace, a favorite of parents far and wide for, and why. (Two Hours Til Naptime)

Most of us here don’t have major driveways to clean after a snowstorm, but we still have to take care of our sidewalks, right?  Finally, a solar-powered mini-snow plow is here, and runs autonomously.  How much fun is that to watch with the kids from our cozy spot inside? (Treehugger)

While we’re hanging out inside, why not tackle some educational play while using the newly designed President Obama Action Figures?  My money is sooo not on Darth Vader.  (via McBrooklyn)

And from the comfort of your couch, attend a Live Virtual Baby Shower hosted by Etsy today.  It will be showcasing handcrafted baby items and giveaways. (Etsy)

But if you’re the brave type who is ready to leave the house, why not try something new?  A theater troupe is putting on a performance in various subway cars.  Free if you happen to be there, $10 to find out where.  (NewYorkology)

Sephora is offering free samples of this crème that nourishes the dreaded “common cold nose”.  You and I both know we need this.  Red nose is only fashionable on reindeer. (Beauty and the Blog)

And finally, the nightlight of my dreams! Once you set it, the moon face shines when it's time for bed and the sun face shines when it's okay for little, pre-time-telling kids to get out of bed.  Visual cues rule!  (Goodyblog)