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"Controversial Perspectives: Plant-Based Parenting, Free AI Tools, SaaS Solutions, & Daily Fresh Leads! 🌱🤖💼" Partners: VegKidsMag, AI Tech Solutions, SaasExperts, MyLeadGenSecret

"Controversial Perspectives: Plant-Based Parenting, Free AI Tools, SaaS Solutions, & Daily Fresh Leads! 🌱🤖💼" Partners: VegKidsMag, AI Tech Solutions, SaasExperts, MyLeadGenSecret
Get ready for an exciting weekend with plant-based vegan recipes, free AI tools, SaaS solutions, and fresh leads from myleadgensecret.com! Join us for these events and boost your business.🎉 #UpcomingEvents #VeganKids #SaaSSolutions #FreshLeads #ExcitingPartnerships

Fitzroy Augustus

Dec 2, 2025

Trivia Question❓

What actor, known for his role on the TV show "Brooklyn Nine-Nine," was born and raised in Brooklyn, New York?

Answer at the bottom of the newsletter

🎉 Upcoming Events This Weekend

1. FAD Market: Holiday Pop-up

📅 Date: Saturday, Dec 6, 2025
🕒 Time: Starting at noon (whole day pop-up) Events Local+1
📍 Location: Boerum Hill, 51 Bergen Street (Brooklyn) Events Local
🎟️ Admission: Not specified — likely free or donation-based Events Local+1
📄 Details: A festive holiday pop-up market featuring local vendors and artisans — great for unique gifts, handmade crafts, and seasonal food or drinks. Perfect for a weekend stroll and some last-minute holiday shopping.

 
 

2. The Great Christmas Tree – A Participation Play for Children

📅 Date: Saturday, Dec 6, 2025
🕒 Time: 12:00 PM – 3:30 PM Brooklyn Bridge Parents
📍 Location: The Heights Players Theatre, 26 Willow Place, Brooklyn Heights Brooklyn Bridge Parents
🎟️ Admission: Paid (ticketed event) Brooklyn Bridge Parents
📄 Details: A holiday-themed children’s play — interactive and family-friendly. A nice pick if you have younger kids and want a festive outing.

 
 

3. Beam Camp Try It Day!

📅 Date: Sunday, Dec 7, 2025
🕒 Time: 12:00 PM – 3:00 PM Brooklyn Bridge Parents
📍 Location: Beam Center, 60 Sackett Street, Red Hook, Brooklyn Brooklyn Bridge Parents
🎟️ Admission: Free Brooklyn Bridge Parents
📄 Details: Open house event for tweens (ages 9–12) — a chance to check out programs, get a taste of creative learning/camping in Brooklyn. Good for families thinking about enrolling in local youth programs.

 
 

4. Wallabout Wonderland Holiday Market

📅 Date: Saturday–Sunday, Dec 6–7, 2025
🕒 Time: All day (check individual vendor times) New York Family
📍 Location: Brooklyn Navy Yard, Building 293, 141 Flushing Avenue, Brooklyn New York Family
🎟️ Admission: Free (RSVP required) New York Family
📄 Details: A festive market with local artists/vendors, puppet shows, creative workshops, free book giveaways, and even ugly-sweater-making. A lively, family-friendly way to enjoy the holiday spirit with food, shopping, and fun.

 
 
 

🍽️ New & Noteworthy in Brooklyn

        Restaurants

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  • 📅 Opened: October 1, 2025 Brooklyn Paper

  • 📍 Neighborhood: Williamsburg Brooklyn Paper

  • 📄 Details: A seasonal New American menu with locally-sourced ingredients, from a culinary team with decades of experience. This is their first joint venture — they aim to bring bold flavors and a community feel to their Williamsburg location. Brooklyn Paper


Barbuto Brooklyn

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  • 📅 Opened: September 17, 2025 Eater NY+1

  • 📍 Neighborhood: DUMBO / Brooklyn Heights (inside 1 Hotel Brooklyn Bridge) Eater NY+1

  • 📄 Details: Expansion of the beloved West Village restaurant. Offers Californian-Italian fare throughout the day: breakfast, lunch, dinner. Menu highlights include a smoked-salmon pizza topped with crème fraîche and caviar, as well as classic dishes like roast chicken with salsa verde and gnocchi with hazelnut pesto. The space is spacious (210 seats) with an industrial-green vibe and a garden area. Eater NY


Olmo

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Brooklyn Brasserie (BKB)

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  • 📅 Opened: June 20, 2025 Brooklyn Bridge Parents

  • 📍 Neighborhood: Bed-Stuy / Stuyvesant Ave area Brooklyn Bridge Parents+1

  • 📄 Details: A French-Belgian–style pub offering staples like steak frites and croquettes, with Belgian beers on tap. It features outdoor seating and TVs/projectors streaming soccer — aiming to be a friendly neighborhood spot for comfort food and community gathering. Brooklyn Bridge Parents+1


Selune

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Local hero this week — Atiba Edwards

Why Atiba is our Brooklyn Local Hero this week

  • Atiba Edwards is the president and CEO of the Brooklyn Children’s Museum (BCM) in Crown Heights — the first Black man to lead this 125-year-old institution. Brooklyn Paper+2TheGrio+2

  • Under his leadership, the Museum has expanded its offerings for kids and families: beyond exhibits, BCM now hosts community-based events, arts, performance, and educational programming that bring together diverse communities across Brooklyn. Brooklyn Downtown Star+2Brooklyn Downtown Star+2

  • In a 2025 interview, Atiba explained how BCM isn’t just a museum — it’s a place for imagination, learning, and connection. For many kids, especially those from underrepresented backgrounds, having a leader who “looks like them” helps broaden what they think is possible. The Positive Community+1

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Exploring the World of Plant-Based Vegan with Kids

PLANT-BASED RECIPE COOKBOOK review -How To Cook Tasty Vegan Recipes From Scratch

 

***Inside: Discover the art of baking with "25 Most Wanted Bread Recipes, FREE! Get the Flip or PDF HERE

 

Table of Contents


1: "The Vegan Pantry: Stocking Your Kitchen"

2: "The Basics: Vegan Cooking Techniques"

3: "Breakfast Bliss: Starting Your Day the Vegan Way"

4: "Light Bites: Vegan Snacks and Appetizers"

5: "Salads and Soups: Nutrient-Packed Vegan Dishes"

6: "Main Attractions: Hearty Vegan Entrees"

7: "Breads and Pastas: Vegan Comfort Foods"

8: "Sides and Sauces: Complementing Your Vegan Dishes"

9: "Sweet Treats: Vegan Desserts"

10: "Beverages: Vegan Drinks"

11: "Vegan Lifestyle: Tips and Tricks"

 

Get the FREE Ebook Here!

 

 

 

 

Here’s a clear breakdown of popular and genuinely free AI tools you can use today

Text, Chat & Writing Tools

  1. ChatGPT (Free Plan)https://chat.openai.com

    • Access GPT-3.5 for free (text, writing, Q&A).

    • Premium (GPT-5) adds browsing and file uploads.

  2. Claude.ai (Anthropic)https://claude.ai

    • Free access to Claude 3 models; excels at reading large documents and writing.

  3. Perplexity AIhttps://www.perplexity.ai

    • Combines AI search + citation-based answers — like ChatGPT with live data.

  4. Hugging Face Chathttps://huggingface.co/chat

    • Free chat access to open-source models (Mistral, Zephyr, etc.).


Image & Design Tools

  1. Bing Image Creator (DALL·E 3)https://www.bing.com/create

    • Free DALL·E 3 image generation using your Microsoft account.

  2. Playground AIhttps://playground.com

    • Free for a limited number of generations daily; excellent for photo-realistic AI art.

  3. Leonardo.aihttps://leonardo.ai

    • Free credits daily; good for concept art, logos, and textures.

  4. Craiyon (former DALL·E mini)https://www.craiyon.com

    • 100 % free image generation (simpler quality).

  5. Stable Diffusion Web UI (local)https://github.com/AUTOMATIC1111/stable-diffusion-webui

    • Run image models fully offline — totally free once installed.


Video, Animation & Avatars

  1. Pika Labshttps://pika.art

    • Free tier for text-to-video animation.

  2. Runway MLhttps://runwayml.com

    • Free credits to test video editing and Gen-2 AI video.

  3. Kaiber AIhttps://kaiber.ai

    • Free for a few short clips (great for music videos and motion art).


Voice, Music & Audio

  1. ElevenLabshttps://elevenlabs.io

    • Free tier for realistic text-to-speech voices.

  2. Voicifyhttps://voicify.ai

    • Create AI voice clones (limited free minutes).

  3. Suno AI (Music)https://suno.ai

    • Generate complete songs from text prompts — 50 + free generations monthly.

  4. Beatoven.aihttps://www.beatoven.ai

    • Free for background music creation for videos.


Coding & Developer Tools

  1. Replit Ghostwriter (Free plan)https://replit.com

    • AI coding assistant and online IDE with some free usage.

  2. GitHub Copilot (Student Plan)https://education.github.com

    • Students get Copilot for free.

  3. Codeiumhttps://codeium.com

    • 100 % free AI code assistant for VS Code, JetBrains, etc.

  4. Hugging Face Spaces / Modelshttps://huggingface.co

    • Run AI demos and open-source code instantly, free.


Learning & Productivity

  1. Notion AI – free for small tasks: https://www.notion.so

  2. Canva Magic Studio – free design + text-to-image: https://www.canva.com

  3. ChatDOC / Humata / Documind – free AI tools to chat with PDFs.

  4. Mixo.io – free AI website generator.

  5. Tome.app – free AI presentation maker.


⚙️ All-in-One AI Directories (to explore hundreds more)

 

How to Choose the Right SaaS Solution for Your Business


 

If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed by the number of software-as-a-service (SaaS) tools out there — you’re not alone. From project management platforms to CRM systems and accounting tools, there’s a SaaS product for just about everything. The challenge isn’t finding one — it’s finding the right one for your business.

Let’s break down how to do that without getting lost in a sea of options.


 

1. Start with Your Business Goals

Before you dive into demos and pricing pages, take a step back and ask: What problem am I trying to solve?
Maybe you want to streamline team communication, manage leads more efficiently, or automate repetitive tasks. Clearly defining your goals helps you narrow your search to tools that actually move the needle — not just add another subscription to your budget.


 

2. Make a List of “Must-Haves”

Not every shiny feature is necessary. Create a short list of non-negotiables — for example, “mobile access,” “integration with Slack,” or “easy reporting.”
Then, add a few “nice-to-haves” that would be great bonuses but aren’t deal-breakers. This approach helps you stay focused when comparing products.


 

3. Compare Pricing — and Value

SaaS tools typically offer tiered pricing, but cheaper doesn’t always mean better. Think about how the tool scales with your business.
If you’re planning to grow, look for platforms that offer flexible plans or allow you to add users easily without hidden fees. A good SaaS provider will make upgrading simple and transparent.


 

4. Test Before You Commit

Most SaaS companies offer free trials or demos — take advantage of them. Invite team members who’ll actually use the tool to give feedback. You’ll quickly see if it fits your workflow or if it feels clunky and confusing.


 

5. Check Reviews and Support Options

User reviews can reveal how responsive the company is when things go wrong. Look for mentions of customer service, reliability, and ease of setup. Good SaaS vendors treat support as part of the product, not an afterthought.


 

Ready to Find Your Fit?

Choosing the right SaaS solution doesn’t have to be complicated. Start with your goals, test your top picks, and go with the platform that feels like a natural extension of your business — not extra work.

Ready to start your SaaS journey? Explore trusted solutions today and find the perfect fit to help your business run smarter, not harder.

 

Remote Work Digest: Stay Informed, Stay Connected

 
Work-from-home affiliate marketing involves promoting products or services online to earn commissions through unique referral links shared on platforms like blogs, social media, or YouTubeTo start, choose a niche, build an audience through content creation, join affiliate programs (such as Amazon Associates, ClickBank, or those on networks like CJ Affiliate), and use your content to drive sales through your links. 
 
How to get started
  • Choose a niche: 
    Select a specific topic or category to focus on. This helps you build a targeted audience. 
     
Build an audience and platform: 
Create content in your niche through a blog, YouTube channel, social media profiles, or other online channels. Video content is often considered very effective. 
 
Create content: 
Produce valuable content like product reviews, comparison posts, or tutorials related to your niche. 
 
Join affiliate programs: 
Sign up for affiliate programs or networks that offer products or services relevant to your audience. Popular options include Amazon Associates, ClickBank, Shopify, and Rakuten Advertising. 
 
Share affiliate links: 
Incorporate your unique affiliate links into your content. 
 
Drive traffic and conversions: 
Promote your content to attract more visitors and encourage them to make a purchase through your link. 
 
Add a disclaimer: 
It's important to disclose your affiliate relationships to your audience to maintain transparency. 
 
Where to find work
Job search sites: 
Websites like Indeed and ZipRecruiter list remote affiliate marketing positions, such as "Affiliate Marketing Specialist" or "Digital Marketing Coordinator". 
 
Freelance platforms: 
Platforms like Truelancer connect freelancers with employers for affiliate marketing jobs. 
 
Affiliate networks: 
Networks like CJ Affiliate, ClickBank, and others often have their own marketplaces where you can find offers. 
 
Direct programs: 
Many companies have their own in-house affiliate programs, such as Amazon Associates and Shopify's programs. 
 
The article at myleadgensecret.com highlights a platform that offers a unique way to generate LEADS for businesses.

By signing up, users receive 100 fresh LEADS every day that are delivered directly to their inbox.

These LEADS are highly targeted and can be used to promote products and services, resulting in increased sales and business growth.

Additionally, the platform provides training and support to help users effectively utilize the LEADS and maximize their marketing efforts.

With a focus on generating quality LEADS consistently, this service offers a convenient and efficient solution for businesses looking to expand their customer base and increase revenue.

Overall, myleadgensecret.com provides a reliable source of LEADS that can help businesses achieve their marketing goals and drive success in today's competitive market.

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