tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29145403292964407772024-02-28T15:41:40.743-08:00Pgh Momtourage~ because every mom needs one ~Kelly Hugheshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04675176691623731801noreply@blogger.comBlogger733125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2914540329296440777.post-41022468659389641092019-06-25T13:31:00.000-07:002019-06-25T13:31:40.912-07:00Summer '19 “Dream! Explore! Do!”<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Well, school has been out for a few weeks and my kids have already proved they can't exist in the same room because SOMEONE MIGHT BREATHE THEIR AIR. 😲 One of the best ways I've found to combat conflict and stress in the summer is LISTS. My kids have a list of things they have to do every morning. It includes cleaning their room, doing chores and daily reading. It helps them feel like they know what to do and accomplished when they've completed their morning list. Kids thrive on structure and knowing what is expected of them. Summer days can be really hard when routine looks different each day. So we try to keep on track with morning routine and then plan something fun for the afternoons!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">A list that is even more fun for your family to create is a <i>Summer Bucket List</i>. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Some of the things on our family list this summer:</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">✅Pittsburgh Botanic Garden</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">✅cooling off at Sandcastle</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">✅free summer night movie with Cinema in the Park</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">✅family bike ride</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Print off the Bucket List below and have fun with your kids checking various activities off the list!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Once again this summer, I am partnering with Mayor William Peduto, Allegheny Executive Rich Fitzgerald, the United Way of Southwestern Pennsylvania's Allegheny Partners for Out-of-School Time (APOST) and various child-serving organizations are teaming up for <a href="http://pittsburghpa.gov/summer19/" target="_blank">Summer19 Dream! Explore! Do!</a> The youth-centered campaign will provide thousands of local children, grades K-12, with fun, educational learning activities. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><a href="http://pittsburghpa.gov/summer19/" target="_blank">Summer19</a> partners hope to boost academic performance, promote physical health and provide a safe, structured environment for youth through meaningful summer learning programming. Research shows that participation in summer activities can improve classroom behavior, school attendance, academic aspirations and reduce the summer learning slide. So while summer is a fun way to break away from our typical routines, it also provides opportunities to learn in new and creative environments. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Bottom line, we as parents know that education continues through the summer, but that doesn't keep us from having FUN while continuing to learn. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">One of the best resources we in the Pittsburgh region is the Summer19 website. It gives you thousands of opportunities all around our region. As soon as your kids offer those famous summer words "I'm bored", you'll know exactly where to look for some fun! Check the <a href="http://pittsburghpa.gov/summer19/" target="_blank">Summer19 website</a> throughout the summer for opportunities around the city. </span></div>
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This summer, as you and your kids are out exploring and completing your <i>Summer Bucket List</i>, share your photos with us and tag #APOST on <a href="https://www.facebook.com/apost.pgh/?ref=br_rs" target="_blank">Facebook</a> & <a href="https://twitter.com/APOSTpgh" target="_blank">Twitter</a>! </div>
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Kelly Hugheshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04675176691623731801noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2914540329296440777.post-68471540516623520482019-06-05T13:14:00.000-07:002019-06-10T14:28:25.952-07:00Summer fun in Pittsburgh<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<i>This post in partnership with Kidsburgh and The Motherhood. All opinions remain my own and I don't promote venues that my family doesn't love!</i></div>
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Alright friends, summer is almost here! My kids are dragging through their final days of school (anyone else unmotivated to give any more spelling words? 💁😆)</div>
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We are starting to put together our summer bucket list! One of our favorite activities to do at the beginning of the summer is to sit down together and talk about specific places that my kids want to visit over their summer break. </div>
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Some of our favorites that we plan to do this summer:</div>
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<li>Hikes at <a href="https://www.facebook.com/pg/pghmomtourage/photos/?tab=album&album_id=10153564718329314" target="_blank">Fall Run Park</a> + Creek</li>
<li>Beach time at <a href="https://www.facebook.com/pg/pghmomtourage/photos/?tab=album&album_id=10152568257379314" target="_blank">Raccoon Creek State Park</a> </li>
<li><a href="http://www.twpusc.org/rec-leisure/parks-fields" target="_blank">Boyce Mayview Park + Ball Field</a>: Accessible & Sensory-friendly playground</li>
<li><a href="https://www.facebook.com/pg/pghmomtourage/photos/?tab=album&album_id=10152598667539314" target="_blank">Round Hill Farm</a> + Spray Park</li>
<li>Free indoor gym at <a href="https://www.facebook.com/TheLandingPGH/" target="_blank">The Landing</a></li>
<li><a href="http://pittsburghpa.gov/citiparks/spray-park" target="_blank">Troy Hill Spray Park</a></li>
<li><a href="http://pittsburghpa.gov/events/cinema" target="_blank">Free movies in the park</a></li>
<li>$1 <a href="https://www.cinemark.com/summer-movie-clubhouse" target="_blank">Summer Movie Clubhouse</a> or $4 <a href="https://www.amctheatres.com/summer-movie-camp" target="_blank">Summer Movie Camp</a> (includes snacks!)</li>
<li><a href="https://www.kennywood.com/summerblogreader19/?promocode=PGHMomtourage19" target="_blank">Kennywood</a></li>
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As a parent, I am always looking for new and fun experiences for my kids. And with 4 kids, things that are either free or don't cost a small fortune. 😳 This summer, I am partnering with <a href="https://www.kidsburgh.org/" target="_blank">Kidsburgh</a> to help you find the best local fun in the Pittsburgh region! Kidsburgh is an awesome go-to resource focusing on the people and and ideas making Pittsburgh a great place to raise kids. And I think we have a pretty fantastic city in which to raise kids!</div>
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Kidsburgh has put together some great family guides in helping you find the best sources for local fun with kids summer activities!<br />
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<li><a href="https://www.kidsburgh.org/10-family-friendly-hiking-trails-in-and-around-pittsburgh/" target="_blank">Hiking Trails Guide</a> </li>
<li><a href="https://www.kidsburgh.org/all-the-spring-events-pittsburgh-kids-have-been-waiting-for/" target="_blank">Spring Events Guide</a> (Summer Events Guide coming soon!)</li>
<li><a href="https://www.kidsburgh.org/9-indoor-thrill-rides-in-pittsburgh-to-race-spin-or-fly-on-dragons/" target="_blank">9 indoor thrill rides</a></li>
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Also stay turned to their website for more guides coming soon as well!<br />
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<li>Three River Arts Festival</li>
<li>Summer Movies – where to watch and the deals</li>
<li>Water Fun - the best places around the city to cool off (will include free options as well!)</li>
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Check out Kidsburgh's Maker Mondays!<br />
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<li>For more Maker Monday projects and other fun stuff for kids, visit the Kidsburgh <a href="https://www.kidsburgh.org/activities/" target="_blank">Activities page</a>. </li>
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Kidsburgh.org also features a robust calendar for Pittsburgh family fun that lists kid-friendly events throughout the region and a directory of child-serving organizations.<br />
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Follow Kidsburgh on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and checkout Kidsburgh.org for all the<br />
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<li><span style="background-color: white; font-family: "open sans" , "helvetica" , "arial" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: xx-small;">FLY: A poetic journey into a circus universe with strange characters, big emotions and captivating puppet imagery.</span></span></li>
<li><span style="background-color: white; font-family: "open sans" , "helvetica" , "arial" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: xx-small;">Emily Brown & The Thing: Emily Brown and Stanley set off on incredible adventures to the Dark and Scary Wood, the Whirling Wastes and beyond, to find the Thing’s cuddly, his bedtime milk and his medicine.</span></span></li>
<li><span style="background-color: white; font-family: "open sans" , "helvetica" , "arial" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: xx-small;">Murikamification: The magical, surrealistic stories of Haruki Murakami come to life with the intensely physical and absurd performance throughout Pittsburgh’s own Cultural District.</span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: xx-small;"><span style="background-color: white; font-family: "open sans" , "helvetica" , "arial" , sans-serif;">Sky & Stone: </span><span style="background-color: white; font-family: "open sans" , "helvetica" , "arial" , sans-serif;"> </span><span style="background-color: white; font-family: "open sans" , "helvetica" , "arial" , sans-serif;">A stone falls from the sky and sparks curiosity, exploration, and play for babies and toddlers.</span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: xx-small;"><span style="background-color: white; font-family: "open sans" , "helvetica" , "arial" , sans-serif;">Air Play: </span><span style="background-color: white; font-family: "open sans" , "helvetica" , "arial" , sans-serif;">Flying umbrellas, larger-than-life </span><span class="intexthighlight" id="NygRm" phasehl="km:en" style="animation: 0.9s ease 0s 1 normal none running; background-color: white; border-bottom: 1px solid; border-left: none; border-radius: 0%; border-right: none; border-top: none; box-sizing: border-box; color: #1a75ff; cursor: pointer; display: inline; float: none; font-family: "open sans" , "helvetica" , "arial" , sans-serif; font-stretch: inherit; line-height: 22.4px; list-style: none; margin: 0px; outline: none; overflow: visible; padding: 0px 0px 0.065em; position: relative; vertical-align: inherit;">balloons</span><span style="background-color: white; font-family: "open sans" , "helvetica" , "arial" , sans-serif;">, giant kites floating over the audience, and the biggest snow glove you’ve ever seen will make you gasp in wonder and laugh until it hurts.</span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: xx-small;"><span style="background-color: white; font-family: "open sans" , "helvetica" , "arial" , sans-serif;">Sons of Mystro: Use their violins to interpret reggae classics, American pop </span><span class="intexthighlight" id="pSUTh" phasehl="km:en" style="animation: 0.9s ease 0s 1 normal none running; background-color: white; border-bottom: 1px solid; border-left: none; border-radius: 0%; border-right: none; border-top: none; box-sizing: border-box; color: #1a75ff; cursor: pointer; display: inline; float: none; font-family: "open sans" , "helvetica" , "arial" , sans-serif; font-stretch: inherit; line-height: 22.4px; list-style: none; margin: 0px; outline: none; overflow: visible; padding: 0px 0px 0.065em; position: relative; vertical-align: inherit;">songs</span><span style="background-color: white; font-family: "open sans" , "helvetica" , "arial" , sans-serif;"> and their own creations accompanied by beats, and sometimes a DJ & guitarist.</span></span></li>
<li><span style="background-color: white; font-family: "open sans" , "helvetica" , "arial" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: xx-small;">Circle, Circle, Circle: Immerse yourself in a larger-than-life cube of colors. A 3D rainbow of circles create a 15-foot high maze that’s as fun to gaze at as it is to adventure inside.</span></span></li>
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Calling all Peg + Cat fans! You can catch a <a href="https://trustarts.org/production/61286/peg-plus-cat-live" target="_blank">live show</a> that incorporates comedy, music + more coming to downtown Pittsburgh! </div>
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Peg + Cat is a preschool series on PBS that incorporates foundational math skills in a creative and exciting way. The characters count, sort and group their way to solutions to everyday problems. They incorporate musical rhythms and rhyming with a fun animation style as well! And with a girl leader, it also helps to break down the gender stereotype that girls are not awesome at math. 👌</div>
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Kelly Hugheshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04675176691623731801noreply@blogger.com14tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2914540329296440777.post-67784687996832105252019-01-02T05:35:00.000-08:002019-01-07T12:53:31.784-08:00Let My People Go: A Spiritual Journey Along The Underground Railroad<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
February is Black History Month and it's a historic time to delve deeper into the past of our country. We've had some ugly racist incidents in Pittsburgh over the past few years and it is important for us to acknowledge that racism is not behind us. The Mendelssohn Choir of Pittsburgh will be presenting this deeply moving story at Ebenezer Baptist Church on February 15th. An incredible opportunity to learn more about our history and be a part of combating racism in our region. Tickets are expected to sell out. Check below for our discount link!</div>
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This dramatic work, composed by award-winning, American composer <a href="https://www.donaldmccullough.com/products/let-my-people-go/" style="color: #d81229; outline: none; text-decoration-line: none;"><span style="font-weight: 700;">Donald McCullough</span></a>, interweaves 14 Negro Spirituals with a dramatic, historically-based script. The result is an experience audiences have called “visceral”, “spine-tingling,” and “deeply moving,” in premieres across the United States. We are honored to present this program at historic <span style="font-weight: 700;">Ebenezer Baptist Church</span>.</div>
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This project, the first collaboration between these two venerable Pittsburgh institutions, seeks to be a compelling example of unity amidst the current climate of emboldened racism, and to invite the community to experience the powerful story of African Americans’ journey towards freedom that is an indelible part of our national and regional history. MCP and Ebenezer Baptist Church intend the spirituals through which this story is told to uplift and galvanize, just as they inspired and guided the enslaved on their courageous journey.</div>
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After its premiere at the Kennedy Center, <a href="https://ci.ovationtix.com/34804/production/998795" style="color: #d81229; outline: none; text-decoration-line: none;"><em>Let My People Go! </em></a>was featured at the National Underground Railroad Freedom Center in Cincinnati, Ohio, as part of the museum’s inaugural activities. Audiences have described their experience as “moving,” “haunting,” “magnificent,” and “spine-tingling.”</div>
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Go<a href="https://ci.ovationtix.com/34804/production/998795?promo=MOMS" target="_blank"> here</a> to purchase tickets (this link automatically applies <b style="-webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;">a 10% discount!) </b> You can also access the discount by using <b style="-webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;">promo code MOMS</b> at their <a href="https://www.themendelssohn.org/current-season/let-my-people-go-a-spiritual-journey-along-the-underground-railroad/" target="_blank">main webpage</a> or calling the box office at 866-811-4111.</div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">TOP RECOMMENDATION! <span style="background-color: white;">This</span><span style="background-color: white;"> One-Mile Drive Through Holiday Experience</span><span style="background-color: white;"> is the best kept holiday secret in Pittsburgh! Over a mile of lights and displays in a beautiful, enchanted woodland setting. Located</span><span style="background-color: white;"> on Route 30, only two miles from the Pittsburgh International Airport, and fifteen minutes from shopping at the Mall at Robinson. </span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="background-color: #fffdf5;">This award-winning Christmas light and music extravaganza is unlike any show you've seen. Guests simply tune in their radio, and watch the magic unfold as they drive through hundreds of thousands of brilliant LED lights dancing in perfect synchronization with the music filling their vehicle. Journey ends at kid-friendly Santa's Village. $25/carload, $40/mini-bus, limo, activity van. </span><span style="background-color: white;">New & Improved Santa's Village! </span><span style="background-color: white;">Entry into Santa's Village is FREE with light show admission. It's a place where young and old alike can gather and enjoy the fun, festive spirit of Christmas indoors.</span></span></div>
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<span style="background-color: #fffdf5;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Dates/Times: November 18, 2018 - January 9th, 2017. Open daily from 6:00PM - 10:00PM. </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">4. <a href="http://www.pghmomtourage.com/2016/11/kennywood-holiday-lights-ticket-giveaway.html" target="_blank">Kennywood Holiday Lights</a></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="background-color: #fefdfa; color: #333333;">There are over 1 million sparkling lights as well as fun, festive opportunities to decorate cookies, ride the Gingerbread Express, visit Santa, and hear choirs singing throughout the park. You'll find hot chocolate and apple cider added to refreshment stands to help you warm up! </span><span style="background-color: #fefdfa; color: #333333;">Kennywood’s 4-D Theater will show screenings of The Polar Express: A 4-D Experience, included with admission. My kids loved this show! </span></span></div>
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<span style="background-color: #fefdfa; color: #333333;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Go<a href="https://www.kennywood.com/holidaylights/?promocode=HLBLOG18" target="_blank"> here</a> to purchase tickets for only $14! (Kids 3 & under are free.)</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Dates/Times: <span style="background-color: #fefdfa; color: #333333;">Kennywood Holiday Lights will be open Friday, Saturday and Sunday nights from 5-9pm, November 23 - December 30, 2018. </span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #676767; font-size: 18px;"> </span><span style="background-color: white; color: #676767; font-size: x-small;">• 4-D Theater, showing <i style="box-sizing: border-box;">The Polar Express 4-D Experience </i></span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #676767; font-size: x-small;"> • Auto Race</span><span style="background-color: white; color: #676767; font-size: x-small;"> </span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #676767; font-size: x-small;"> • Ghostwood Estate</span><span style="background-color: white; color: #676767; font-size: x-small;"> </span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #676767; font-size: x-small;"> • Journey with Thomas (train ride)</span><span style="background-color: white; color: #676767; font-size: x-small;"> </span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #676767; font-size: x-small;"> • Kangaroo</span><span style="background-color: white; color: #676767; font-size: x-small;"> </span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #676767; font-size: x-small;"> • Merry-Go-Round</span><span style="background-color: white; color: #676767; font-size: x-small;"> </span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #676767; font-size: x-small;"> • Noah’s Ark</span><span style="background-color: white; color: #676767; font-size: x-small;"> </span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #676767; font-size: x-small;"> • Pirate</span><span style="background-color: white; color: #676767; font-size: x-small;"> </span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #676767; font-size: x-small;"> • Thomas Town Attractions</span><span style="background-color: white; color: #676767; font-size: x-small;"> </span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #676767; font-size: x-small;"> • Turtle</span><span style="background-color: white; color: #676767; font-size: x-small;"> </span></span><br />
<span style="background-color: white; color: #676767; font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"> • Up to 10 rides in Kiddieland</span></span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #1d2129;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">There is limited info online that I could find out about this one, but <a href="http://www.timesonline.com/news/20171219/ambridge-man-takes-over-neighborhood-with-christmas-lights" target="_blank">here</a> is a little more info. It has been voted one of the top 10 houses in the country a few times. Donations benefit St. Jude's.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="background-color: white;">Located in the thriving Metropolis of Leechburg, PA on Main St., this annual computer animated light display has returned. This year they are fully converted to LED and RGB technology, adding a digital dimension to the display. </span><span style="background-color: white; color: #1d2129;">The play list is nearly 1 hour long before repeating to the first song! Free to the public. </span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="background-color: white;">If you're looking to take a little family road trip, this is a great destination! Since 1985, the Winter Festival of Lights has been delighting visitors of all ages. This annual holiday light show is one of the nation's largest, covering more than 300 acres over a six-mile drive throughout the resort. Located just over an hour from Pittsburgh in Wheeling, WV. </span><span style="background-color: white;"> A per car donation is requested and is valid for the entire festival season. Trolley tours are offered several times each night beginning at Wilson Lodge. The family-friendly GlassWorks Grill at the Lodge is a yummy lunch or dinner stop!</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="background-color: white; font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Experience the show like never before with NEW 3D Sleigh Bans! Prepare to be amazed as holographic eye wear transforms every point of light into a magical display.</span></span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Oglebay also offers a Christmas shop, festival of trees, holiday train rides, family hay rides, a straw maze, gardens of light + more. The on-site Good Zoo holds a light and music extravaganza as well. Various prices apply. <a href="http://www.oglebay-resort.com/festival.html" target="_blank">Go here</a> for more information. </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #1d2129;">Dates/Times: November 9, 2018 - January 6, 2019.</span><span style="background-color: white;"> The Winter Festival of Lights is viewable Sunday through Thursday until 10:00 p.m. and on Friday and Saturday until 11:00 p.m.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">$6 per pair includes a coupon good for free popcorn or a pretzel at the Café Phipps Holiday Hut*. Purchase yours when you <a href="https://www.phipps.conservatory.org/tickets" style="background: transparent; box-sizing: border-box; color: #3ba8a9; text-decoration-line: none;"><strong style="box-sizing: border-box;">order your timed tickets</strong></a>!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #4c4c4c;">The Zombek family holds their Annual Christmas Light Display to benefit </span></span><span style="background-color: white; color: #4c4c4c;">Make-A-Wish®. They've raised thousands of dollars for this amazing charity over the past 5 years. </span><span style="background-color: white; color: #4c4c4c;">The light display features over 20,000 LED Christmas lights, two reindeer heads that sing along with the music and 5’ RGB arches that dance to the music. </span></span></div>
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<li><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Glenburn Drive (Pleasant hills)</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Woodland Ridge in Moon twp - a lot of houses participate and will have their lights up the whole month. It's off of Thorn Run Rd. Their light up night is Dec.11, 7pm. </span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Hidden Valley Drive in West View/Ross (<span style="background-color: white; color: #1d2129;">off Rochester Road close to 19) M</span><span style="background-color: white; color: #1d2129;">any houses with a lot of lights!</span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Mt. Nebo Road (across from Home Depot) Lots of lights!</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Maple Drive in Ross Twp. has three or four houses next to each other with tons of inflatables and some lights.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="background-color: white;"><span style="color: #1d2129;">Pleasant Hills (Glenburn neighborhood, off </span></span><span style="background-color: white; color: #1d2129;">51 behind Uhaul</span><span style="background-color: white; color: #1d2129;">) "is amazing!" </span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Stonecrest plan off Saxonburg Blvd</span></li>
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Kelly Hugheshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04675176691623731801noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2914540329296440777.post-59347121771399282782018-10-08T13:20:00.002-07:002018-10-08T13:20:15.227-07:00Discount offer for Kennywood Park's Happy HauntingsThis past weekend our family headed to Kennywood Park for their family-friendly <a href="https://www.kennywood.com/hhkennywoodblog18" target="_blank">Happy Hauntings</a>! If my kids can combine two of their favorites - candy + rides - they call that a pretty great day. 😊<br />
Near the entrance, you will see a sign for the trick-or-treat trail where your kids will be given a bag and follow the trail for goodies. There are some skeletons, but overall, it is not scary. (Although, your husband may or may not be jumping out from behind bushes to try to scare them. 😉)<br />
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Not all rides were open, but my kids were excited to see the Jackrabbit, Paratrooper, Merry-Go-Round, Auto Racers + the Turtle Coaster were all operating. Kiddieland is also open as well as the brand new Thomas Town! Thomas Town was pretty cool, my kids really love this bigger version of the Mousetrap.<br />
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Happy Hauntings will be running Saturdays and Sundays in October from noon - 4:00pm. (Admission is free for kids 3 & under.)<br />
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DEAL ALERT! 👉 We have a deal to save you $3 per ticket......purchase your discount tickets <a href="https://www.kennywood.com/hhkennywoodblog18" target="_blank">here</a>.<br />
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Kelly Hugheshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04675176691623731801noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2914540329296440777.post-84928642649026298552018-10-04T04:48:00.003-07:002018-10-04T04:48:56.627-07:00Win tickets for Junie B. Jones in Jingle Bells, Batman Smells!<span style="background-color: white; color: #303030;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">When my kids first started reading chapter books, Junie B. Jones is one of the first series to which they gravitated. She's always seems to be in some sort of mix up that delights as she stumbles her way to a solution. We are pretty excited about the chance to see a Junie B. Jones show live and in person!</span></span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #303030; font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Junie B. Jones, First-Grader, is super-excited about the upcoming Holiday Sing-Along and Secret Santa gift exchange at her school. Too bad tattletale May keeps ruining all of Junie B.'s fun. So, when Junie B. draws May's name for Secret Santa, she comes up with the perfect plan to teach her nemesis a lesson! But will the Christmas spirit of peace and goodwill interfere before she can give you-know-who what she deserves? A hilarious and endearing tale based on the best-selling book series by Barbara Park.</span><span style="background-color: white; color: #303030; font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><br /></span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">After our first visit in 2010, Idlewild quickly became a favorite yearly tradition for our family. With an amazing kiddieland, it's endless fun for our little people. They seem to have endless energy in enjoying Jumpin' Jungle. 😲 My kids became extra excited about the idea of a 2nd yearly visit when we were introduced to Hallowboo! All the fun of Idlewild, but with candy + extra treats? They were in!</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">A stroll through Story Book Forest is always a beloved experience for families visiting Idlewild. Featuring a winding path through a real forest, guests visit cottages and other character scenes from fairy tales and nursery rhymes. During HALLOWBOO, kids 12 and under are provided with a complimentary trick-or-treat bag that they can use to collect delicious treats from Goldilocks, Captain Candy, Little Red Riding Hood and many more! Treats provided by Snyder of Berlin and other candy favorites.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="box-sizing: border-box; font-weight: 600;">HALLOWBOO Shows</span><br style="box-sizing: border-box;" />Shake out your bones and get ready to dance! Our deadly dance captains are going to cast a spell on you and make you Jack-O-Lantern Jive all night long! These classic dance hits will have you bouncing through the pumpkin patch as Idlewild presents the <span style="box-sizing: border-box; font-weight: 600;">JACK-O-LANTERN JIVE! (4:00 and 5:00 PM)</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">As your spooky day comes to a close, be sure to join your favorite characters for an end of the day spooktacular celebration! We’ll be highlighting some of your favorite moments here at Hallowboo, and we need the help of all of our little monsters at Idlewild! Join us for a ghoulish good time as we end the day with a MONSTER MASH! <span style="box-sizing: border-box; font-weight: 600;">(Following the 6:00 PM Jukebox Saturday Fright Show)</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">It’s a beautiful day in Daniel Tiger’s neighborhood and you’re invited to be a part of the fun! Join Daniel Tiger and Katerina Kittycat for <span style="box-sizing: border-box; font-weight: 600;">DANIEL TIGER’S GRR-IFIC DAY</span> - a show full of make believe and good feelings as we learn how to share, try new things, and use our imaginations.</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #676767;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">October 6, 7, 13, 14, 20, 21 ,27, 28, 2018. (Children Age 2 and under are always FREE!)</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: x-small;"><i style="background-color: #fefdfa; color: #212121; line-height: 14px; text-align: center;"><br /></i></span>Kelly Hugheshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04675176691623731801noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2914540329296440777.post-17716851664622162742018-10-01T05:02:00.000-07:002018-10-03T05:03:18.890-07:00EQT Bridge Theater Series + ticket giveaways<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">My kids have edged past the toddler stage (yay!) and are starting to look for kid friendly shows that are still entertaining and fun, but don't feel geared towards younger kids. So our family is very excited about the<a href="https://trustarts.org/pct_home/events/series/bridge-theater-series" target="_blank"> </a><span style="background-color: white;"><a href="https://trustarts.org/pct_home/events/series/bridge-theater-series" target="_blank">EQT Bridge Theater Series</a> this year! The EQT Bridge Theater Series tells extremely interesting stories, but teaches some cultural and historical themes as well. </span></span><br />
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<i>The EQT Bridge Theater Series is for children ages 7+ and their families. These shows will amaze, excite, and leave you wondering. Get ready for theater that moves, shakes, and shatters expectations! Shows take place in Downtown Pittsburgh’s Cultural District in the Byham Theater, Trust Arts Education Center, and one mystery location. The Bridge Theater Series will continue and expand upon the tradition that families begin when their children attend Children’s Theater Series shows at an early age.</i></div>
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Another great aspect of this series is that most shows are under an hour and tickets start at just $12!<br />
Be sure you have your settings to our <a href="https://www.facebook.com/pghmomtourage/" target="_blank">facebook page</a> set to follow as we'll be giving away tickets for each show!</div>
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #303030; font-family: , "arial" , "helvetica neue" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">A suspenseful tale as old as time itself. Even if you know the story, this version is a new experience that is told as the audience reclines in hammocks under a radiant sky. Androcles is a slave who must escape after being accused of theft. He flees to into the burning sun of the Libyan desert. So many creatures and sounds live in the desert. And in the middle of the pitch-dark night, a roar sounds so loudly that Androcles’ heart freezes. Experience this tale of danger, deception and kindness in this unexpected and immersive story.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-small;"><span style="color: #303030;">What would happen if the law of gravity were to suddenly change?</span><br style="box-sizing: border-box; color: #303030;" /><span style="color: #303030;">LEO is a mind-bending, funny, surreal, and surprisingly touching theater work that challenges the senses and tests perceptions of reality through the clever interplay of live performance and high tech video projection.</span><br style="box-sizing: border-box; color: #303030;" /><span style="color: #303030;">Universally appealing to adults and children, LEO leaves audience members wondering which way is up and which way is down.</span></span></div>
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<span style="color: #303030;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">Step into the daydream that unfolds before your eyes. Using the magical, surrealistic stories of Haruki Murakami as a source of inspiration, Kaiel creates an intensely physical and absurd performance trail. In each new city, the work is adapted to the local context. In each version of ‘Murikamification’, a diverse and curious audience is overwhelmed by surprising scenery in the streets of their own city. Follow the action on this moving theater piece throughout Pittsburgh’s own Cultural District.</span></span></div>
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Kelly Hugheshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04675176691623731801noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2914540329296440777.post-78425972612086014032018-08-08T08:03:00.000-07:002018-08-29T08:06:37.717-07:00Our summer travel adventures<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
I've been quiet on the blog this summer because...kids. :) They are now 9, 7, 6 & 5 which is still a very full time job! </div>
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Summer. It's an awesome thing. It's a frightening thing. My kids don't do great with extended periods of time without a consistent routine. So summer can be a challenge at times. This summer I started a new experiment.....travel! Although most of the time I lament that our extended families all live far away, the one advantage is that travel to see them gives us some new adventures + a free place to stay! So this summer's agenda became visits to family in 4 states:</div>
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The first two states were individual trips, the second two states were put together in a 55 hour road trip! Our saving grace? Kid's podcasts! (More on that later.)</div>
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First stop was The Outer Banks in North Carolina. 9 cousins + surf + sand = win win!</div>
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Our next trip was to NYC. We had a very special reason for our trip there! As you can see, two of our children joined our family through adoption. But we have worked hard to maintain personal connection with their first family and so it was a joy to travel there and spend some time with some of them, including their sister.<br />
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Governor's Island was an awesome find! It's a $3 ferry ride (free for kids) to a car-free island with playgrounds, slides, a 30-park hammock, food vendors + a great view of the Statue of Liberty.<br />
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Maintaining connection with their first family is a whole blog in itself, but it is a beautiful gift to see these siblings spend time together!<br />
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Next it was off to Minnesota! I grew up in Minneapolis and my siblings all still live there. My kids had a great time with all their aunts & uncles. Also, travel tip....scooters are great! They fold compactly, but are great for saving little legs on treks. </div>
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One more 15 hour car ride and we arrived in Denver, where my parents now live. The beauty of the mountains is so spectacular!</div>
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We did tons of biking and hiking in Colorado....it was the best!<br />
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My husband was able to fly out and join us in Denver, just in time for the 25 hour ride home. :) Which we stretched out into a 5 day drive to make it less difficult.<br />
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Riding the street car in Kansas City, you never know what creatures you'll run into!<br />
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Our next stop was St. Louis which had lots of fun options. I think if we do this drive again, we would definitely stay longer in this city. The <a href="https://www.citymuseum.org/" target="_blank">City Museum</a> was highly recommended!<br />
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Our final destination on the way home was the <a href="https://arkencounter.com/" target="_blank">Ark Encounter</a>. It's a life-sized ark according to the Biblical record and wow, it was big! They also have a small zoo outside, restaurants, zip line tour + more. Tickets are a lot for adults ($48!), kids are more reasonable at $15. But overall, it was an interesting experience!<br />
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So, a 55 hour car trip....how does everyone keep their sanity? 😉 That is the question! We definitely had our moments of insanity. The biggest difference in our travels now is simply that our kids are getting easier in travel as they get older.<br />
We try not to rely on screen time, but we did get a kindle for each of our kids in traveling. The thing I love about kindles is that you can do a variety of activities on them - movies, music, books & podcasts. So we would rotate activities on them. Our kids really fell in love with podcast listening this summer - and actually learned some cool stuff! Their favorite podcasts are:<br />
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Travel is one of my favorite things to do with kids. I know that my travels throughout high school and college really helped expand my world view and I want my kids to experience the same. We don't have unlimited funds and often look for free things to do in the places we visit. We try to pack a lot of our food or stop at grocery stores. We're definitely always looking for ways to cut costs and save money. The more we are able to do this, the more places we'll be able to travel. Everyone had their own rolling suitcase which they were able to manage on their own. The nice thing about summer travel is that summer clothes don't take up as much space as bulky winter items!</div>
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We've hit a big milestone in our family.....that's right, our kids are out growing Kiddieland! 😅 I love that my kids are getting older and bigger and ready for new adventures. So this year, Kennywood was a different experience as we didn't even enter the kids area. It's a little bit tricky, because they're not all tall enough or ready for some of the big rides, but we found a balance with the "medium-sized" ones. :) </div>
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As my kids get older and into faster rides, I'm also getting older and into much slower rides. 😰 This was my one and only time on this one. 😂</div>
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Um, no thank you. But this ride does provide the best photos!!<br />
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My kids loved, loved this ride!!<br />
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The brand new Thomas the Train exhibit wasn't open for us, but I'm hearing it's going to be great! (Opening at the end of July.) We've got a discount on tickets for anyone that is looking for a family fun day this summer. Go <a href="https://www.kennywood.com/summerblogreader18/?promocode=PGHMomtourage18" target="_blank">here </a>to purchase!<br />
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If you have school-age kids, no doubt you have been counting down the days till summer break! In our household, we're down to single digits which is both exciting and terrifying. :) <span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">It will be awesome to have a break from the early morning routine of school, but at the same time...so many hours to fill! 😌 </span>My kids love school and so I am probably more excited than they are at the break from school routine for a few months. But with four kids ages 5-9, I also know it's important to keep routine to our summer as well. Summer is a great time to schedule less, hang out more and enjoy fun activities together. I am excited to use <a href="http://pghsummer18.org/" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="background-color: white; border: 0px; font-stretch: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;" target="_blank">pghsummer18.org</a> as a resource for our family this summer. We chose not to do many summer camps and will be traveling a bit throughout the summer, so this website is going to be the perfect resource for me to find daily activities on our free days.<br />
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We say a big thank you to <span style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Mayor William Peduto, Allegheny County Executive Rich Fitzgerald, the United Way’ of Allegheny County's Allegheny Partners for Out-of-School Time (APOST) and all the various child-serving organizations who are teaming up for Summer18 Dream! Explore! Do! The youth-centered campaign will provide thousands of local children, grades K-12, with fun, educational learning activities.</span></span><span style="background-color: white; font-family: "segoe ui" , "segoe ui web (west european)" , "segoe ui" , , "blinkmacsystemfont" , "roboto" , "helvetica neue" , sans-serif; font-size: 15px;"> </span><br />
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I love that summer is a time to experience new activities, check out new (or new to us) venues, and most of all, have all the art projects done outside my home! (#amiright? 😅)<br />
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<li>Activities from the <a href="http://pittsburghpa.gov/summer18/index.html#" target="_blank">PghSummer18 Calendar</a></li>
<li>The <a href="http://pittsburghpa.gov/citiparks/for-kids/roving-art-cart.html" target="_blank">roving art cart</a></li>
<li>Free <a href="https://www.pittsburghparks.org/blog/2018-cinema-in-the-park-schedule" target="_blank">movies in the park</a> </li>
<li><a href="http://www.phoenixtheatres.com/page/2885/Specials" style="font-family: inherit;" target="_blank">Free indoor movies</a><span style="background-color: white; font-family: inherit;"> </span></li>
<li><span style="background-color: white; font-family: inherit;">Hiking at <a href="https://www.facebook.com/FallRunPark/" target="_blank">Fall Run Park</a> </span></li>
<li><span style="background-color: white; font-family: inherit;">Free <a href="https://www.facebook.com/SuperSummerSports/" target="_blank">Super Summer Sports Camp</a></span></li>
<li><span style="background-color: white; font-family: inherit;">Swimming at<a href="http://www.dcnr.pa.gov/StateParks/FindAPark/RaccoonCreekStatePark/Pages/Swimming.aspx" target="_blank"> Raccoon Creek Beach</a></span></li>
<li>Checking out new (to us) parks</li>
<li>+ much more! </li>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="background-color: white;"><span style="color: #42210b;">So here is to many happy summer memories! I hope you and your family have a great summer and find fun, unique and creative ways to enjoy our great city! Don't forget to stay updated with the <a href="http://pittsburghpa.gov/summer18/index.html#" target="_blank">PghSummer18</a> calendar for great ways to engage with your kids.</span></span></span><br />
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Kelly Hugheshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04675176691623731801noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2914540329296440777.post-45425263753646644252018-05-01T07:46:00.005-07:002018-05-01T07:47:39.750-07:00EQT Children's Theater Festival Ticket Giveaway<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Happy May! We are so excited it's May because we *think* it has to warm up eventually. 😃 Besides the prospect of sunshine, my second favorite reason for excitement in May is the <a href="https://pghkids.trustarts.org/kids" target="_blank">EQT Children's Theater Festival</a>. We have loved going to this Festival each year as a family. There are always unique shows that come from around the world and we love seeing our kids enjoy these interesting options. This year there are 6 sensational performances with a <span style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Sensory-Friendly performance of The Rainbow Fish as well. </span></span></span><br />
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In Terrance Simien & the Zydeco Experience, audiences will take a multicultural tour of the world and will feel the spirit and joy of Creole country.</div>
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In this imaginary and interactive journey, audience members will explore China’s stories, tradition, and culture, following the footprints left by a panda. They’ll encounter bamboo forests, fireworks, kites, and more.</div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit;">The Rainbow Fish will enchant even the youngest child with his silver scales and heart of gold in this award-winning book about the beautiful fish who learned to share his most prized possession.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: 16px; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit;">This warm-hearted performance uses live music, clapping rhythms, and comedy to engage the youngest audience members in an imaginative and adventurous exploration with Poggle, a friendly woodland creature.</span></h4>
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<span style="font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit;">The language of Oscar Wilde joins internationally-acclaimed theatre company Slingsby as we journey to faraway lands in this interactive experience.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: 16px; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit;">From Born in a Taxi in Australia comes a dazzle of rare chatty zebras sure to delight and amuse children and families of all ages!</span></h4>
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<span style="font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit;">Sunjata Kamalenya is a completely interactive show about a magical world filled with sorcery and enchantm</span><span style="font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit;">ent, celebrating the hero of West African legend, Sunjata Keita.</span></div>
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Besides the shows, there will be a ton of FREE activities for kids to enjoy! Imagination Playground, Free Mini Music Lessons, Play Boxes, Sticker Hut, Improv Workshops, Musical Entertainment, Eyeball Art, Hands-On History, Photo Booth Fun, Frog Stop Scavenger Hunt + so much more! </div>
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Be sure the check the <a href="https://pghkids.trustarts.org/kids/plan-your-visit" target="_blank">Children's Theater Festival website</a> for all the info regarding Parking, Transportation, Food Options, Festival Guides, Restrooms, FAQ's + more. </div>
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<i><span style="font-size: xx-small;">(The vouchers are not redeemable for The Rainbow Fish or The Young King.)</span></i></div>
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My family had the chance to stay at <a href="https://pittsburghjellystone.com/" target="_blank">Jellystone Park at Kozy Rest</a> two years ago and my kids have been talking ever since about the fun memories we created! So it was with GREAT excitement that I told them we had been invited back to stay at their fantastic campground. They were so excited and talked about it nonstop....I actually began to fear that it wasn't going to live up to their expectations! 😆<br />
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But after our weekend away, I shouldn't have worried at all, they had just as great a time as they had anticipated! Even though it ended up being so COLD (winter, winter, go AWAY!), we loved having a cozy cabin for our home base. I'm a huge proponent of glamping, because I love the experience of being at a campground, but I also love having a bed, bathroom, and indoor kitchen. 😊 So cabins are a win-win for our family! I also love that it's only an hour away from Pittsburgh which means that you feel like you're far away, but don't have to spend much travel time. 👍</div>
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Kozy Rest is such an ideal vacation spot for families! They have a ton of free activities that are included in your stay such as bikes, mini golf, jump pillow, playground, pool (in season), fire truck rides + more. Each day also has a changing schedule of activities that might include a scavenger hunt, painting, crafts, dancing with the Bears, movie nights + much more!<br />
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Each weekend holds a different theme and activities will be based on that theme. Your kids will not be bored! We had a superheroes and fairy tale weekend. 👸 Go <a href="https://pittsburghjellystone.com/activities.html" target="_blank">here</a> to check out themes throughout the summer. </div>
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Hands down my kid's favorite activity? The bikes! These are borrowed at 1/2 hour increments and can accommodate up to 4 people. The campground is safe and secure with minimal traffic, so the bikes take over the roads on Saturdays! And hey, if you want to get in a workout during the weekend, these are perfect! :) </div>
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Last, but not least, the cabins are great! Rooms have bunk beds for those with multiple kids, they have a kitchen, bathroom and sitting/eating space. You are responsible for clean up at the end, so always be sure you left it in the same great shape it was at the beginning! You provide your own food, bedding, towels and toiletries. Thankfully, there is also a great camp store that has anything you may have forgotten (it was coffee for me!) and has some yummy treats as well. </div>
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I'm so thrilled that they are extending a vacation giveaway to one of my followers as well!<br />
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We are offering a 2-night stay (up to 6 people) for a Sunday-Thursday, April 15 - October 31, 2018. <i>Subject to availability and excluding holidays. </i><br />
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Cabins are filling fast for the summer, so if you're interested in a stay over the next few months, <a href="https://pittsburghjellystone.com/index.html" target="_blank">book it</a> as soon as possible! </div>
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<i>Thank you, Jellystone Park at Kozy Rest for the opportunity for a great weekend with my family and allowing us to share this great resource with others in our region! This post sponsored by Jellystone Park at Kozy Rest. All opinions remain my own as I don't endorse venues that my family does not love! </i></div>
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<i>#kozyrest</i>Kelly Hugheshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04675176691623731801noreply@blogger.com55tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2914540329296440777.post-86261992212370029532018-04-24T06:08:00.000-07:002018-04-26T05:22:53.426-07:00Cleaning with less chemicals (+ a giveaway!)<div dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;">
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , serif , "emojifont"; font-size: 11pt; white-space: pre-wrap;">The Norwex microfiber is unique because it is equivalent to 1/200th the size of a human hair (vs traditional microfiber you can purchase in the store which is often 1/6th the size of a human hair). Because of how fine the Norwex fiber is it removes 99% of bacteria from a surface (that’s why you can replace all of your chemical cleaners...think about the money savings when switching to Norwex) and is SUPER absorbent (think about never having to purchase paper towels again!). When you use traditional chemical cleaners you are leaving a residue behind that attracts dust, dirt, and grime and you have to clean frequently. When you use Norwex microfiber and just water, you leave nothing behind and will not have to clean as often because it stays cleaner longer! Not only are you saving time & money when using Norwex but you are protecting your health because you are not exposing yourself to toxic chemicals (over the past 50 years 80,000 new chemicals have been created and only 200 have been tested for toxicity...so all chemicals are considered safe until proven otherwise) AND you are protecting the environment because Norwex offers items that are reusable vs disposable!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , serif , "emojifont"; font-size: 11pt; white-space: pre-wrap;">Another feature of Norwex (which is a patented technology) is the Baclock (used to be called Antibac) technology….microsilver that is physically embedded in most of the cloths. Silver is not new and is used in the healthcare environment! When the Norwex microfiber cloth is wet the silver is activated which then self sanitizes the cloths by inhibiting the growth of bacteria! This means that you don’t have to launder the cloth as frequently...HUGE savings!!!</span><br />
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<li>Refrigerator cleanout</li>
<li>Surfaces in the kitchen</li>
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<span style="font-family: "arial";"><span style="font-size: 14.6667px; white-space: pre;">I admit, I'm a major paper towel user. And we have a lot of spills and messes in our house! </span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "arial";"><span style="font-size: 14.6667px; white-space: pre;">Enter my new solution: <a href="http://jenniferkang.norwex.biz/en_US/customer/shop/product-detail/220737?categoryName=New_Products" target="_blank">Counter Cloths</a>. </span></span><i><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: xx-small;"><span style="color: #0a0a0a;">These ultra-absorbent, reusable cloths feature a unique new weave to quickly pick up spills and messes in the kitchen, bathroom—really anywhere! Constructed from Norwex Microfiber made from 50% recycled materials in the same size as a half-sheet of paper towel, each set contains almost a whole recycled plastic bottle (500 ml), so you’re helping to clean up the world every time you quickly clean up! T</span><span style="color: #0a0a0a;">hey dry fast and you can use them multiple times before laundering. Best of all, they look great in their stylish Counter Cloth Box, where they’re always ready when you need one.</span></span></i><br />
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I have begun to love reaching for the Norwex cloths instead of my typical cleaners and they are so easy for my kids to use as well. </div>
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The EnviroCloth and Window Cloth. These two cloths come in a package called the <a href="http://jenniferkang.norwex.biz/en_US/customer/shop/product-detail/220652" target="_blank">Basic Package</a> (item # 1505) for $34.99. These 2 cloths will replace most of your traditional chemical cleaners. The EnviroCloth is used wet with JUST water to clean EVERYTHING! The Window Cloth is used dry to create a shiny, streak-free surface!<br />
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Kelly Hugheshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04675176691623731801noreply@blogger.com12tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2914540329296440777.post-62803982368104628452018-02-21T07:37:00.002-08:002018-02-21T13:35:59.124-08:00Ticket Giveaway for Fun Slides Carpet Skatepark My firstborn turned 9 recently. Cue all the tears when you realize you're at the halfway mark of your child turning 18! 😭 But I can't be sad in the joy of watching him grow, mature, pursue passions and watch how his life will be able to impact others. I love both my two boys and two girls and it is certainly interesting in watching their relationships with their friends. My oldest son is pretty drama free with his friends and I love watching a group of 9yo dudes give hugs to each other when they haven't seen each other in, say....48 hours. 😊
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I love this group of guys, but let me tell ya, they're full of life! So when it came to picking a birthday party venue, we knew it had to be somewhere active with lots of space and ways to burn energy. We looked at the options in our area and ultimately, my son decided that <a href="https://funslidespark.com/" target="_blank">Fun Slides Carpet Skatepark</a> was the best choice. It turned out to be the perfect option (and contrary to how hard it is to get eleven boys to smile at once!!), they all had a great time!</div>
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So what exactly is carpet skating? It's strapping small plastic (flat) "skates" onto your shoes and heading down the ramps! </div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><i><strong style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; color: #747474; outline: none;">A safer yet thrilling alternative to skate boarding, inline and ice skating, carpet skating is fun for all ages </strong><span style="background-color: white; color: #747474;">(4 and up). Unlike other sports that take lots of practice, carpet skating takes only minutes until you are confidently sliding around. Once you get the hang of it, you can become an advanced skater with just a couple of days of practice. We have small ramps for beginners and areas to get extreme. All first time skaters are assigned a skate instructor until they are comfortable to skate on their own.</span> </i></span></div>
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They have a variety of ramp options and the boys enjoyed the carpet skating. I love that it is big and open with so much room to move around. But a boy's day isn't complete without nailing each other with dodgeballs, is it? The boys had a blast in the dodgeball court! There is also a carpet hockey rink coming soon. I imagine that will be some fun competition as well!<br />
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If you've ever stressed over Pinterest-y party favors, what could be better than souvenir cups and a coupon for a return visit! Stress free? I'm in! Go<span style="font-size: large;"><a href="https://funslidespark.com/parties/" target="_blank"> here</a> </span>to see all of their great party options. </div>
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They have recently added some earlier open times (10AM) on certain days of the week. Be sure to check out their <a href="https://funslidespark.com/hours-prices/" target="_blank">hours</a> if day time works better for you. The park is geared for ages 3 and up. 3yo's can do body slides that you can sit or lay on and slide down the ramps. Kids ages 4 and older can use the skates.<br />
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Kelly Hugheshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04675176691623731801noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2914540329296440777.post-59347567457771126032018-02-08T13:56:00.002-08:002018-02-08T14:13:49.637-08:00Use the app, avoid the doctor's office!OK, fellow parents, anyone else ready to put this winter and sick season in the rear view mirror? 🙋🙋🙋🙋🙋🙋 We just came through a week of a virus that went through all six in my family. Thankfully, it wasn't the flu, but whew, it wasn't a picnic. Now that every piece of bedding has been washed and everything has been sanitized, my fingers are crossed for avoiding any more viruses this season. 😷<br />
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I know I'm not alone as we're in the peak of cold and flu season, one of the worst flu seasons ever. :( We LOVE our pediatrician, but right now I'm trying to avoid her office if at all possible! It's a busy place as we recently waited 50 minutes to be seen (this is extremely rare, so I know there were a lot of sick babies there!) But hey, selfies took up at least 5 minutes of our waiting time. ☺<br />
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And that is why I'm extra excited about the new<a href="http://upmchp.us/MHUPMCAnywhereCare" target="_blank"> UPMC AnywhereCare</a> app! The UPMC AnywhereCare can connect you with health care providers on all devices to help with
symptoms like colds, coughs and sore throats. Your child wakes up at 2AM with symptoms? How great to first check in remotely with a medical professional to determine if they need to be seen! Anyone can sign up for UPMC AnywhereCare online or download the app at <a href="http://upmchp.us/MHUPMCAnywhereCare" target="_blank">UPMCAnywhereCare.com</a>. One thing to note: UPMC AnywhereCare cannot be used for children under three.<br />
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It only takes a moment to <a href="http://upmchp.us/MHUPMCAnywhereCare" target="_blank">download the app</a>, so do it now and give it a try!<br />
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NEED AN EXTRA INCENTIVE?<br />
You’ll also have a chance to win a free digital thermometer when you sign up <span style="font-size: large;"><a href="http://upmchp.us/MHUPMCAnywhereCare" target="_blank">here</a></span> by March 5.<br />
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #4b4f56; font-family: Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px;">We are excited to team up with Hobby Prodigy at The Mall at Robinson for a night of fun to benefit Foster Love Project. Hobby Prodigy is a unique DIY creating venue where they provide the supplies and instructions and you create a personalized project for your home. Photo coasters, breakfast trays, 6-pack caddies, bottle openers, photo frames, and jewelry are just some of the options to create! </span><br />
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Kelly Hugheshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04675176691623731801noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2914540329296440777.post-78505234944353984042017-12-12T08:11:00.000-08:002017-12-12T08:11:54.191-08:00Be a Food Rescue Hero!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
By now, you may have seen me share about<a href="http://bit.ly/2o2jzeQ" target="_blank"> 412 Food Rescue</a> several times! Why do I keep sharing? Because I love how the Pittsburgh community is coming together to ensure that food surplus does not go to waste! We're so thankful for all the restaurants, grocery stores and other organizations who are passing on their food surplus to those who can use it. </div>
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Some important factors to remember about 412 Food Rescue:<br />
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<li>They do not rescue food that has been served to the public (e.g. at buffets) </li>
<li>They only rescue food that we would eat ourselves and instruct volunteers to ask themselves if they would eat it
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It's a great family endeavor and an easy way for your kids to come along with you and participate! </div>
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What’s on your holiday wishlist this year? Make it something meaningful. By donating to 412 Food Rescue, you
ensure that good food is reaching individuals and families struggling with food insecurity, rather than landfills. There are variety of ways to financially support #412FoodRescue. </div>
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Here is how you can directly support <a href="https://www.blogger.com/:%20http://bit.ly/2o2jzeQ" target="_blank">412 Food Rescue</a> this holiday season: </div>
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<li>Ask friends and family to donate in your name </li>
<li>Host a fundraiser / raise money online or in person (such as at a holiday party or similar event
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Our family enjoyed a fun superhero-themed event last spring to benefit 412 Food Rescue! </div>
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The holiday season is often a time to reflect on what we are most grateful for and when we resolve to do more to make a difference. Join us as we seek to spread joy, comfort, and sustenance with those who need it most. </div>
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<li>Family rescues - kids home for the holidays? Want to take part in a meaningful activity together that
benefits our community? Download the 412 Food Rescue Hero app today to explore real-time rescue
opportunities. </li>
<li>Already an experienced #FoodRescueHero? Take the next step and commit to rescuing on a regular
basis. There will be a growing number of available rescues this holiday season and into the new year.
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veggies so you know they won’t go to waste if you can’t get to them right away. </li>
<li>Before you go to a warehouse club, ask yourself if you will really eat a 5 pound bag of that product.</li>
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<li>If you take home leftovers from a restaurant, don’t forget about them - explore how to repurpose
them and be sure to use them within a few days! </li>
<li>If a recipe says it serves four, but there are only two people, halve every ingredient. </li>
<li>Only cut fruits and veggies right before you cook or eat them. </li>
<li>Remove rotten apples right away! They will make all other fruits go bad. </li>
<li>Do not wash grapes or other fruits until you are ready to eat them. </li>
<li>Sour milk can be used in recipes for baked goods and cottage cheese. </li>
<li>Freeze fresh meat unless you plan to use it within a couple of days. </li>
<li>To revive limp broccoli or greens, plunge them into an ice bath. </li>
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<li>412 Food Rescue - facts from savethefood.com.</li>
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Ready to be a #412FoodRescueHero? Download the app here via <a href="http://apple.co/2nwqnNR" target="_blank">iTunes/iPhone</a> or <a href="http://bit.ly/2o2tSzF" target="_blank">GooglePlay/Android.</a> Find a tutorial for using the app <a href="http://bit.ly/2ouBRpI" target="_blank">here</a>. </div>
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<li><a href="http://bit.ly/2oRkEmY" target="_blank">Twitter</a></li>
<li><a href="http://bit.ly/2oR0rxF" target="_blank">Instagram</a></li>
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<i>This post sponsored by 412 Food Rescue in conjunction with The Motherhood. All opinions remain my own. </i></div>
Kelly Hugheshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04675176691623731801noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2914540329296440777.post-78888700953084278262017-11-30T07:46:00.001-08:002017-11-30T07:46:06.362-08:00Giving the gift of water safetyAs the holidays arrive, gift-giving goes into full motion. My kids definitely enjoy creating a list of wishes and the joy of granting some of those wishes is very special! But we also know our households can only handle so much "stuff". So I love the idea of giving experiences for our kids rather than just gifts. Swimming lessons are such a high priority for our family and I think they make a fantastic Christmas gift!<br />
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We started swimming lessons with <a href="https://britishswimschool.com/pittsburgh/" target="_blank">British Swim School</a> almost two years ago. Our kids were 6, 4, 4 & 3. They all started as yellow cap and hey - when you have 4 kids close in age you can fill your own swim class! 😃<br />
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The first focus for lessons with British Swim School is water safety. Learning to float on your back and call for help and even lessons with clothing on to practice if a child were to fall into the water unexpectedly.<br />
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One of my kids has extreme fear of not being able to touch the bottom of the pool and also is extra sensitive to uncomfortable water temps. So the fact that BSS uses indoor heated pools has been a huge boost in alleviating that discomfort. The instructors have also been patient, kind and encouraging through their process of learning to overcome those fears.<br />
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My kids love swimming, so lessons during the winter is perfect. They love getting to swim every week throughout the year and FUN is always incorporated into every lesson!</div>
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British Swim School offers lessons beginning at 3 months. Go <a href="https://britishswimschool.com/pittsburgh/our-programs/" target="_blank">here</a> to check out the variety of programs they offer. They also offer lessons at 10 locations throughout the Pittsburgh region so you can find the one that is most convenient for your family. </div>
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A few weeks ago, I was pleasantly surprised when the <a href="http://www.mountvernon.org/plan-your-visit/calendar/mount-vernon-by-candlelight/" target="_blank">George Washington Mt. Vernon</a> organization reached out to me to come for a visit! Since our family is always up for a road trip and we weren't able to be with our out-of-state families over Thanksgiving, we decided it was the perfect time for a little family get-away. If you've been to DC, you know it's an awesome spot to take your family because of all the free venues! DC is only about 4 hours from Pittsburgh, so it makes a great weekend destination. </div>
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We had never taken the opportunity to visit Mt. Vernon, so this was a special chance. And it was extra fun to do the <a href="http://www.mountvernon.org/plan-your-visit/calendar/mount-vernon-by-candlelight/" target="_blank">candlelight tour</a>! </div>
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Visiting Mt. Vernon was a great opportunity to teach our kids about some pieces of American history. It was fun to see how the Washington's home operated and learn about all the entertaining they did, how their household functioned and even see their original bed! Fun fact: they never lived in the White House as it was still under construction during his presidency. </div>
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You'll see characters on site including the blacksmith, cooks, house manager and Martha Washington. You can even learn to square dance!</div>
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The tour concludes with seeing George Washington's camel, hot cider, cookies & Christmas carols!<br />
We were bundled up for the evening and it was a fun family night. If you're looking to do a DC road trip, it's definitely a great stop on your list. You can make reservations ahead for the Mt. Vernon Inn Restaurant to add to your evening tour as well. Go <a href="http://www.mountvernon.org/plan-your-visit/calendar/mount-vernon-by-candlelight/" target="_blank">here</a> for more info on the candlelight tour.<br />
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Besides visiting Mt. Vernon, we then had the hard decision of what else to pack in for our 2 day visit. So many choices! <a href="http://naturalhistory.si.edu/" target="_blank">The Museum of Natural History</a> was our kids favorite stop on a previous trip. We also really want to visit the new <a href="https://nmaahc.si.edu/" target="_blank">African American History Museum</a>, but find it's very hard to get tickets since it's opened! But top of our list was the<a href="https://nationalzoo.si.edu/" target="_blank"> DC Zoo</a> since we had never before been to this venue. It did not disappoint!<br />
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Another new one to us that a friend had recommended was the <a href="https://postalmuseum.si.edu/visit/" target="_blank">National Postal Museum</a>. We learned about our national postal system from the time of the Pony Express to the current mail-sorting system of today. It was fun, informational and hands-on for the kids!<br />
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They loved being able to make stamps with their picture and then getting it emailed to us.<br />
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Checking out all the stamps ever made. And they got to choose 6 stamps to take with them!<br />
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So here's my mom-to-mom disclaimer for taking kids to DC. 😊 We waited until our youngest was 5 to do a significant trip here. There is a LOT of walking and if it's too cold or too hot.....well you know that WHINING comes out in full force. 😮 Kids of all ages can definitely enjoy the city and learning more about American history through all the beautiful monuments, memorials, museums + more. But when you go, know your kids limits and plan accordingly, so that it doesn't become full of stress and fussing.<br />
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With a family of 6, we often first look to Air B&B for accommodations, but the lure of the pool and free breakfast for the family made a hotel win out this time!<br />
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My son's one request was playing football at the Washington Monument, so that's how we ended our final evening.<br />
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Thank you, Mt. Vernon, for inspiring our fun, family get-away to DC! We look forward to more weekend trips in the future!<br />
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<i>Disclaimer: Mt. Vernon provided us with tickets and compensation to share about their venue. We don't share venues that don't pass the test of our family for fun! </i>Kelly Hugheshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04675176691623731801noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2914540329296440777.post-51657007534082822822017-11-20T18:46:00.000-08:002017-11-20T18:46:42.418-08:00Kid-friendly benefits of Xfinity<div style="background-color: white; color: #212121; font-family: wf_segoe-ui_normal, "Segoe UI", "Segoe WP", Tahoma, Arial, sans-serif, serif, EmojiFont; font-size: 15px;">
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Along with some fellow Pittsburgh bloggers, I was recently invited to the new <a href="http://xfin.tv/2zVA8PD" target="_blank">Xfinity </a>store in Upper St. Clair. Full disclosure: we use Comcast internet in our home, but do not currently have cable.<br />
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We try to do limited screen time in our home and as my kids have gotten older, it's not unusual for us not to watch any TV Monday - Thursday. To mamas of toddlers, I definitely used some afternoon shows to give us all a break when we were home all day every day. :) My kids use some devices as part of their homework, but the evenings go fast between off the bus and bedtime. Too fast!<br />
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Ever since my husband and I have been married, we chose to cut the cable bill and rely on our 3 local channels + Netflix for down time. We also were grandfathered into a monthly $20 internet bill for several years which made that an easy choice. But unfortunately, that nice perk has now gone away and we have been thinking through some other options. We've realized that we can now bundle and get cable for only $10 more per month that we are currently paying for our internet. So this was perfect timing to see what the Xfinity experience could offer us!<br />
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Another important option that we learned about is the Xfinity Home system. This gives great control and peace of mind for who's coming in & out of your home. It can be extremely personalized based on your needs. You can download an app that will allow you to control cameras, thermostats, lights, sensors and monitor activity in your home from afar. But you also don't have to get cameras to use many of the benefits of the home system. You can monitor anytime doors or windows are opened in your home - for example checking to see that your kids arrived home after their scheduled bus drop off.<br />
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And lastly, for those that may be interested in their phone options - they have Xfinity mobile. They work off the very reliable Verizon network. Currently, you need to buy their device, but can bring your own device beginning in 2018. </div>
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This was a very informative evening to learn about so many family-friendly and safety features that<a href="http://xfin.tv/2zVA8PD" target="_blank"> Xfinity</a> offers! I hope passing this information on to you will be helpful in the decisions you are making for your family as well.<br />
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<strong style="word-wrap: break-word;">SATURDAY, DECEMBER 16TH - PENGUINS‘ NIGHT </strong><br />
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<strong style="word-wrap: break-word;">SUNDAY, DECEMBER 31st - NEW YEAR’S FUNTASTIC EVE </strong><br />
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<strong style="word-wrap: break-word;">TUESDAY, JANUARY 2nd LAST NIGHT OF HOLIDAY LIGHTS MINI GOLF</strong> </div>
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After a brisk game of mini golf, you can head inside and warm up with more fun activities. Their 4-story, soft-style play area (Ballocity) is one of my kids favorite play areas! There are also arcade games, the <span style="background-color: white; color: #023d1f; font-family: "raleway"; font-size: 15px; letter-spacing: 0.4px; text-align: center;">NEW XD Dark Ride, rock climbing wall + more. </span></div>
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