Pgh Momtourage

Stella & Dot - work from home opportunities as a stylist

2013-05-21T11:47:00.000-07:00

Now is the perfect time to launch your own business and join Stella & Dot's growing team of Stylists! Stella & Dot creates flexible, work from home business opportunities that lets entrepreneurial women style their own life. Stylists decide their own schedule and define their own success. This is a great opportunity for stay at home moms or anyone looking for a side job to earn extra spending money.. To find out more information visit www.stelladot.com/stylist. Get started today!

HOT $10 off $25 purchase at Abe's Market!

2013-05-20T17:10:00.001-07:00

May 20-21, 2013 only!!
$10 off Any Purchase of $25 or more at Abe's Market.
Abe's Market has everything from food, skin care, baby products, cosmetics, toys, pet care, fashion, housewares & more! Abe's Market is the online marketplace for great natural products. We connect buyers seeking amazing natural products with the people who make them. There's no need to prowl the Internet for a broader natural product selection than can be found at your local natural market. At Abe's Market, you can get all your natural product buying done in one place.
Get $10 off any purchase of $25 or more at Abe's Market with code ECOSPRING. Shop here.

This is a great deal that ends Tuesday!!

Maybe you need some new skincare products for the summer?

RiverQuest riverboat - tickets under $10!

2013-05-20T11:05:00.001-07:00

Rivers of Life

Weekend public sails ticketed through Carnegie Science Center. See the full schedule here.

One-hour sails feature hands-on activities that will give you a whole new view of our living rivers.

Discover how people use rivers to live, work and play
Search for plankton under a microscope
Learn about the river valley ecosystem and its food web
Fashion a fun river animal bobber

Kids 16 and under can earn a RiverWorks Discovery^® patch for completing all of the activities onboard during the sail, sponsored by the Port of Pittsburgh Commission.

Tickets are $9.95 for adults and $5.95 for children (2 & under are free!), available at the Science Center ticket counter. Trips proceed rain or shine. Tickets are not refundable unless the trip is cancelled by RiverQuest.

For more information, call 412.231.2712 or click here.

Pittsburgh International Children's Festival - Exxopolis

2013-05-15T05:33:00.001-07:00

Wednesday, May 15th marks the opening of the Pittsburgh International Children's Festival held in Schenley Plaza in Oakland.

Pittsburgh International Children’s Festival opens the door for children to experience professional performing arts. Our vision is to present and promote professional programming for children which inspires, challenges, educates, and stimulate respect for and understanding of all cultures in an entertaining and enlightening way. The organization provides diverse programming which introduces young people to other ways of viewing the world around them. Vital to achieving our mission is making the season affordable and accessible for young families. Pittsburgh International Children’s Festival is presented by Pittsburgh International Children’s Theater, a division of The Pittsburgh Cultural Trust.

The week includes an incredible line-up of Petting Zoo, Crafts, Face Painting, Al Mazing Magic show, Children's Theatre, Live Music, Weird Eric Magic show, Interactive Musical, Roving Art Cart + so much more! Check out the full line-up here.

Tuesday night my kiddos & I had the chance to check out the very special exhibit of Exxopolis. You will not be disappointed as you enter this amazing art creation lit only by the sun! Exxopolis takes its inspiration from natural geometry and architecture. The completed structure occupies half of a soccer field and rises to the height of a 3-story house! This giant structure will astonish you with its colorful domes and beautiful stained glass effects. This is a work of art that must be seen to be believed! Located across the street from Schenley Plaza in Oakland. Tickets are $5 - time slots are already selling out! Buy online here. {Socks only inside.}

Tuesday - Thursday: 9:30am-2pm

Friday - Sunday: 9:30am - 6pm

Origami Owl - customized lockets

2013-05-14T11:48:00.000-07:00

Origami Owl are living lockets that you build yourself! They describe your life.

Tabatha Flanick will be happy to help you in building your perfect living locket! Contact her at flanick6@verizon.net if you have any questions. Check out her website and get started creating! If anyone would be interested in being a designer for this new company contact her as well!

Kidecals - Label everything!

2013-05-13T18:09:00.002-07:00

Personalized Kids Name Labels:
Kidecals are an absolute must if you've got kids and hate losing their stuff. Label water bottles, clothing, books, toys, sports gear with their trendy and fun designs. kidecals are crazy durable...dishwasher, washing machine AND dryer safe, and they don't damage surfaces. Love it.

Waterproof Labels:
The annoying thing about using a sharpie to label stuff is it eventually washes away. Kidecals waterproof name labels are insanely durable and can stick to just about anything...from clothes to water bottles...and stay put through wash after wash after wash. Oh - and pool toys? Done and DONE.

Fun Mustache Stickers:
My kids are crazy for anything with a mustache, and who isn't? :) kidecals fun Partystache stickers can be used as drink markers, and the Mustache Chalkboard Stickers are a sassy way to label/organize anything in your pantry or craft room. (They're also fun for labeling foods or drinks at a potluck or party!)

Chalkboard Labels that you can write on:
Chalkboard labels are the easiest way to get organized fast without having to create new printed labels from scratch. kidecals makes the prettiest designs, and their chalkboard labels are super durable and can even go through the dishwasher!

Daycare Labels:

If you have kids in daycare then you know how important it is to label EVERYTHING. kidecals daycare labels are not just super cute, they're dishwasher, washing machine and dryer safe, and stay put on anything from clothing, to baby's favorite lovey to sippy and snack cups.

As seen on the Today Show personalized clothing labels:

Kkdecals is such a fun site for personalized clothing labels whether you're sending your kids off to camp, school, or daycare. Labels HAVE to be waterproof and washing machine safe. No sharpies for me. kidecals clothing labels are crazy durable and I love their cute designs. They were even featured on the Today Show!

Camp Labels:
It's obvious kidecals is founded by a mother of two boys, because not only are kidecals designs amazingly cute er - "cool" for boys, they are super duper durable for all the stuff I need to label for camp. kidecals are dishwasher, washing machine AND dryer safe. They literally do not come off. Ever. kidecals makes the perfect camp labels for this mom, who is expecting her kids to return with every single thing she packed. (yeah right.)

My Readers Save 15% off Kidecals the most durable waterproof labels on the market!

Use promo code: bestlabels at Kidecals.com

Sky Zone Indoor Trampoline Park - Jump Pass Giveaway

2013-05-09T06:18:00.001-07:00

I was recently invited to take part of the media preview of Sky Zone - we loved it! It is a serious work-out, but oh so fun. Fun & fitness for the whole family - open to anyone from little walkers to senior citizens!

About Sky Zone Leetsdale, PA (Greater Pittsburgh)

Sky Zone is the original trampoline park and the one place where it is totally acceptable to have bouncing-off-the-walls fun! Our trampoline park offers open jump, a Foam Zone, 3-D Dodgeball (when available) and the SkySlam basketball court, all equipped for extreme amounts of fun! Not only is jumping an awesome way to have fun, it’s a great way to stay fit! Our unique park welcomes those of all ages, sizes, and shapes. From 3-D Dodgeball to our ‘sky-high’ birthday parties and corporate events, we definitely have something to offer everyone! Our unique park welcomes those of all ages, sizes, and shapes. From 3-D Dodgeball to our ‘sky-high’ birthday parties and corporate events, we definitely have something to offer everyone!

Sky Zone Leetsdale

740 Brickworks Drive

Leetsdale, PA 15056 | map

724-251-6100

Sky Zone takes safety very seriously! Their staff are all around monitoring the courts. Only one jumper is allowed per mat and they will have age separation, so your two year old won't be jumping alongside a twelve year old. Everyone is required to wear their specific high top jumping shoes, but they only go down to youth size 10, so under that size is required to go barefoot.

Foam Pit! (Which may give you some serious static.) :)

Dodge ball courts. This is the bigger one, but on their regular open days, they have a smaller one for younger kids. Basketball fun too!

Parents lounge for those with older kids that don't need constant supervision. They are working on installing the camera feed so you can see all the courts on the TV and be able to keep an eye on your kiddos from the comfort of the lounge.

SkyRobics is coming soon - if you want to get fit or lose weight, I'm telling ya, this would be the way to go! More info on their website coming soon.

Party packages!

I am also excited that they will soon be offering a Toddler Time! Keep an eye on their website or facebook page for when it will be offered. So the general rule is that no outside food or drink will be allowed in to Sky Zone, but in talking with Joel Karg, General Manager, I mentioned that during Toddler Time most moms aren't going to trot their two year olds over to the snack bar for a soda & pizza slice. :) He agreed that was an excellent point and graciously made the decision that food/drink could be brought in for the young ones during that time. Thank you, Joel! They are also looking into having juice boxes and some healthy options in their snack bar.

We will definitely be planning a future playdate at Sky Zone during their toddler time, will be lots of fun!

Giveaway:

Mr. Karg also generously gave me 6 passes to giveaway - 3 lucky winners will each win 2 passes for one free hour of jump time!

Go here to enter

Contest open for entries until Friday, May 17th, 2013, 7pm. Winners chosen at random. Winner has 48 hours to claim prize or a new winner will be selected.

Win a week of summer camp!

2013-05-01T02:00:00.000-07:00

Isaly’s Enter-to-win

Isaly’s is offering a chance for kids ages 4-14 to win a FREE week of fun at one of the Science Center's awe-inspiring summer camps! Two winners will be selected each week for four consecutive weeks. The contest begins April 8 and runs through May 3. Register now at isalys.com for your chance to win!

Jewelry Giveaway!

2013-04-25T15:28:00.000-07:00

The Just Jewelry 2013 Spring/Summer Collection is packed with variety, versatility and offers fun, fashionable jewelry at prices that everyone will love! Everything in this collection is $38 or less!

Beth, from Just Jewelry by Beth, is offering one lucky winner a $25 credit to her website!

Did you know you can host a Just Jewelry party? Anyone that would like to host a jewelry party in May will receive an extra $100 in free jewelry!! Contact Beth: justjewelrybybeth(at)comcast(.)net to find out more info about booking a party.

To enter to win $25 in free jewelry:

First, go here, and like Beth's facebook page.

Then, go here to enter.

Contest open for entries until Thursday, May 2nd, 2013, 7pm. Winners chosen at random. Winner has 48 hours to claim prize or a new winner will be selected.

One Kings Lane Spring Sale

2013-04-23T18:21:00.001-07:00

The One Kings Lane Day of Kitchen sale is here just in time for Spring! This is one of the best sales of the year because of the variety of high quality kitchen items One Kings Lane offers! Below are some of my favorite sales they are hosting. Remember, One Kings Lane sales only last 72 hours so when you see an item you love you should definitely buy it! This Day Of Kitchen sale is live from today-4/26. Let me know what you wind up getting to make your space ready for spring time!

The Spring Table Sale at One Kings Lane
Set a table that blooms with these light, bright entertaining necessities. Full of floral dishes, playfully printed linens, and vibrant flatware, we’ve got something to freshen up every spring soiree.

The Composed Counter Sale at One Kings Lane
From cookware inherited for your first apartment to the bone white china on your wedding registry, a fully-equipped kitchen is a highly-personal thing of beauty. For those missing a few key pieces, we've created a collection of kitchen essentials, perfect for function, family, and entertaining.

Entertaining Essentials Sale at One Kings Lane
Warm days and balmy nights -- this season is just made for entertaining. Whether you're planning a casual alfresco brunch or an elaborate outdoor party, these colorful wine glasses, tumblers, coasters and cake stands make every occasion stylish and chic.

The Eat-In Kitchen Sale at One Kings Lane
The eat-in kitchen is the heart and soul of the home. It’s where friends and family gather, meals are prepped and served, and memories are made. We selected our favorite kitchen and dining finds, from furniture to table linens, so you can create your own freshly-styled, functional eat-in kitchen.

Sale ends Friday, April 26!

Christian acoustic concert - ticket giveaway!

2013-04-23T18:09:00.000-07:00

You're invited to join Three Rivers Grace Church as they host Matthew Smith from Indelible Grace for a night of re-imagined hymns on acoustic guitar. This could make a great Mother's Day gift for a wife or mom!

Dessert & Coffee

Come early to enjoy a cup of coffee and some desserts!

When?

Sunday, May 12, 2013

6:00 | Coffee & Dessert

7:00 | Concert with Matthew Smith Begins

Where?

Three Rivers Grace Church | Located in the West End of Pittsburgh in the Elliott neighorhood

1028 Chartiers Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15220

Matthew Smith is a Nashville-based singer-songwriter who writes brand new music to centuries-old hymn texts. He is a founding member of the Indelible Grace community, whose work has drawn acclaim across denominational lines and is used in churches around the world. Born out of a college ministry, the reimagined hymns have found wide acceptance both among college students and the church at large, joining people who desire to honor tradition with those who want a modern musical approach. His latest album, Watch The Rising Day, explores the tension of living in a broken world while awaiting Christ’s return and the restoration of all things.

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Tickets are only $5 or $15 per family (up to 6 family members)

The best deal you will find for a concert!!

Go here to order tickets.

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Giveaway:

We have 2 tickets to giveaway!

How about a special night out on Mother's Day? Enjoy a quiet, relaxing concert with your spouse, your mom or another special someone!

Go here to enter.

Contest open for entries until Sunday, April 28th, 2013, 7pm. Winners chosen at random. Winner has 24 hours to claim prize or a new winner will be selected.

The Mom-Con

2013-04-16T10:43:00.003-07:00

Thursday, May 23, 2013

Starting at 8:30 a.m. - 5pm

DoubleTree by Hilton

{Greentree}

500 Mansfield Ave., Pittsburgh, PA

Let’s face it: everything changes once you become a mom. There are neverending demands on your time and resources, and those demands are greater than ever before. We all want what’s best for our families, but we’re often asked to give more of ourselves than we have to give. Sometimes, it feels like there’s no time left to do everything we want to do.

“Wouldn’t it be cool,” we thought, “if there was an event for moms where they could invest in themselves for once?” A day away from the juggling act. A day to get inspired, empowered, pampered, and connected.

So we created The Mom Con. A series of events designed to empower women with the tools they need to pursue their passions while being the best moms they can be. With relevant and valuable information, and the opportunity to connect with other moms, The Mom Con will help you achieve the vision you have for your life, your career — and your children.

Whatever you’re facing, we have a speaker and the resources to help you address it. We promise you will be transformed, empowered and armed to the fullest with the tools you need to succeed – both as a woman and a mother.

No matter where you are in life — a stay at home mom, or work inside the home or out — The Mom Con has something for every mother!

See the full schedule here.

The Tools:

The ultimate in program content from acclaimed speakers and experts
Opportunities to connect and network with other local moms
Pampering from local businesses, including massages and image consultations
A sneak peek at some of the coolest products on the market for moms and their kids
Free goodies & giveaways

The Take-aways:

The inspiration and tools you need to pursue your passions while caring for your kids
Readiness to tackle the challenges of motherhood
Feel refreshed, rejuvenated and walk away having a clear picture of where you want to go and what to do next
Connections with a community of moms just like you

SPACE IS LIMITED! SAVE $10 WHEN YOU REGISTER BY APRIL 30TH.

Get $10 off your registration when you enter code "momtourage" (without the quotes) where it says Enter Promotional Code on the registration page. That will change the price from $57 to $47.

For group discount information, please contact natalie@themomcon.com.

Jump!Zone - BOGO free!

2013-04-15T13:47:00.001-07:00

Jump!Zone is a 10,000 square foot play center with massive inflatables, including slides, obstacle courses & bounce houses. Jump!Zone is a great place to bring your kids for bouncing fun & a perfect place for birthday parties! They have 4 themed party rooms, free wi-fi, a cafe'/seating area for parents and full concessions. They can customize your birthday party, field trip, sports banquet or group outing to your liking! Come check it out with this special offer through PittsburghKidsGuide ....

Click Here for the BOGO admission coupon.

Jump!Zone
4025 Alpha Drive, Allison Park, PA 15101

Barry Manilow concert + ticket giveaway!

2013-04-11T10:47:00.002-07:00

Direct from Broadway, following a critically acclaimed sold out run on New York’s Great White Way, Barry Manilow, the undisputed #1 Adult Contemporary Artist of all time, brings his MANILOW ON BROADWAY concert to Pittsburgh. Don't miss this unprecedented concert as Manilow performs songs from his massive catalog of hits. From “Mandy” to "I Write the Songs" to "Copacabana (At The Copa)" and so many more, Manilow’s Broadway show has become as legendary as the man himself.
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April 19th, 2013

7:30pm

CONSOL Energy Center

Purchase tickets here.

GIVEAWAY:

2 lucky winners will each win 2 tickets!

Go here to enter.

Contest open for entries until Monday, April 15th, 2013, 7pm. Winners chosen at random. Winner has 24 hours to claim prize or a new winner will be selected. Tickets will be held at Will Call under winner's name, be sure to have your ID. I was given tickets in exchange for promoting this venue.

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Here’s is what the critics have said about MANILOW ON BROADWAY:
“THE MAGIC IS BACK!” – The New... York Times

“JOYOUS! HE’S STILL GOT IT!” – Entertainment Weekly

"BARRY MANILOW SHINES IN HIS TRIUMPHANT RETURN TO HIS HOMETOWN!” – Daily News

“UNDENIABLY EXCITING & FUN!” – The New Yorker

"THE THEATRE ERUPTS WITH JOY!" - The New York Times

"YOU CAN'T HELP BUT DANCE IN THE AISLES!" - Entertainment Weekly

"MANILOW SENDS THE AUDIENCE OUT ON A HIGHT NOTE!" - Hollywood Reporter

"THE JOINT IS JUMPING!" - The New York Post

"MAGIC!" -Newsday

"FANS WILL LEAVE HAPPY AND HUMMING!" -Huffington Post

21+ Nights @ Carnegie Science Center

2013-04-08T03:00:00.000-07:00

21+ Night

6 – 10 pm

All those who have ever wanted to enjoy Carnegie Science Center without having to elbow 8-year-olds out of the way for a chance to compete against the Air Hockeybot or peer at the baby seahorses, will not want to miss 21+ Night at Carnegie Science Center.
For just $10 if purchased by noon the day of the event ($15 if purchased later), adults ages 21 and up will have access to all four floors of exhibits, including SpacePlace, SeaScape, the Miniature Railroad and Village^®, roboworld^™, the Earthquake Café, the weather station, and scientific demos. There will be a cash bar, and snacks will be available for purchase.
Get a Gig!
We're seeking musicians of all genres for upcoming 21+Night events. For booking inquiries, contact weberz@carnegiesciencecenter.org.

Mark Your Calendars!

You won't want to miss these upcoming events!

21+ Sci-Fi

BUY TICKETS

April 12, 2013
Explore science fiction turned fact!

See a real 1981 DeLorean, an iconic car-turned-time machine in the Back to the Future movies.
Join Garrison Carida^® of the 501st Legion, “The World’s Definitive Imperial Star Wars Costuming Organization,” for a galactic photo op! Strike a pose with a Stormtrooper!
Explore iconic robots from Sci-Fi movies, including R2-D2, in our Robot Hall of Fame.
Listen to local indie rock band, “Madeline and the Metropolis,” and more!

21+ Wine & Cheese

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May 24, 2013
Learn the tricks to wine and cheese pairing!

Find out about rennet, the essential enzyme used in cheese making.
Learn how to make your own mozzarella cheese in our Kitchen Theater.
Explore the wine making process and discover how wine makers can adjust wine acidity using chemistry, and more!

Win a Vacation to South Africa!

2013-04-04T11:10:00.002-07:00

Do you find yourself dreaming of a vacation? Now's your chance to turn those dreams into a reality! Tea Collection has partnered with Luxury Link and is offering you the chance to win a Vacation to South Africa, a $500 Tea Collection gift certificate to pack your suitcase full of Tea and a $1,000 American Express gift card. Enter to win here. Don't miss your chance because this contest ends on 4/29. Good luck!

Super WHY Live! Ticket Giveaway!

2013-04-02T13:40:00.002-07:00

Super WHY Live: You’ve Got the Power! is coming to Pittsburgh for the first time ever!

Sunday, April 28, 2013

2:30 PM

Byham Theater
101 6th Street | Pittsburgh, PA

Based on the top-rated, Emmy-nominated preschool TV series that airs on PBS KIDS everyday across the U.S., Super WHY Live brings entertainment and education together in a live show unlike any your family has seen before. It is sure to be unforgettable.

Super WHY Live will take kids and parents on a live reading adventure traveling inside a book to find the answer to the question, “Who has the Greatest Super Power in the World?” The show is uplifting, entertaining, and educational and features kids’ favorite literacy-powered super heroes: Alpha Pig with “Alphabet Power,” Wonder Red with “Word Power,” Princess Presto with “Spelling Power,” Super Why with the "Power to Read," and their puppy pal Woofster.

Want an AWESOME SEAT and to MEET SUPER WHY and FRIENDS after the show? If your answer is yes, then CLICK HERE for details about the You've Got the Power Party Package!

Visit Super Why Live on the web: http://www.superwhylive.com

Go here to purchase tickets!
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GIVEAWAY:

We have 4 tickets to giveaway!

Go here to enter.

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Contest open for entries until Wednesday, April 10th, 2013, 7pm.

Winners chosen at random. Winner has 48 hours to claim prize or a new winner will be selected. Winners will be mailed tickets for the show on Sunday, April 28 at 2:30pm.

Food Truck weekend at Tanger Outlets

2013-03-30T08:13:00.001-07:00

Untitled documentTanger Taste & Style Experience - FASHION, FOOD, FUN!

04/13/2013 to 04/14/2013
It's a fabulous weekend of great style, good tastes and flavorful deals that gives new meaning to the term FASHION PLATE! Celebrate the season's best new FASHION, FOOD & FUN! http://www.tangeroutlet.com/washington/events/4

Gourmet Food Trucks, April 13 & 14th from 12noon - 5pmAll weekend, tantalizing treats will excite our shoppers as they choose from a variety of the best, unique, and totally cool local gourmet food trucks including:

BRGR: gourmet hamburgers and handcrafted milkshakes
Dozen Dessert Truck: pastries, cupcakes, ice cream (and ice cream sandwiches)
Oh My Grill: gourmet grilled cheese sandwiches
Alternative: chicken wings, pulled pork,loaded fries, burgers, hot dogs
Bella Christie & Lil'Z's Sweet Boutique: gourmet apples, cheesecake, whoopie pies
The Steer and Wheel: all-natural gourmet hamburger combinations and fries
Pittsburgh Pierogi Truck: homemade varieties of pierogi's, haluski, stuffed cabbage
Moore's Hot Dogs: loaded/gourmet hot dogs with unique toppings
Penn Brewery: Pork sliders and beer sampling (Sunday only)

Wine Tastings, Saturday & Sunday, 12 noon- 5 pmGreenhouse Winery and J and D Wine Cellars

Pittsburgh Pirates Pierogi Mascot Appearance - Saturday, 3 - 4 pmAll 4 of our favorites will join the festivities - Oliver Onion, Cheese Chester, Jalapeno Hannah, and Sauerkraut Saul

Kids Kitchen Kreations Korner - Saturday & Sunday, 1 - 3 pmFun for the kids with our 'Kids Kitchen Kreations Korner' hosted by popular family-fun website/ e-newsletter, Macaroni Kids.

Artisan Marketplace - Saturday & Sunday, 12noon - 5 pm"I Made It Market" marketplace with offer a wide-variety of local artisans selling their handcrafted merchandise such as flameworked glass wine stoppers, handmade gourmet dog treats, exotic wood wine butlers and cutting boards, unique ceramic housewares with modern aesthetics hand-thrown and fired, soy candles, as well as individual one-of-a-kind handcrafted jewelry. Plus, various gourmet specialty treats such as flavorful biscottis, macaroons, pizzelles, carmel/chocolate covered pretzels and marshmallows, and more!

Spring "FASHION PLATE" Looks - Fashion Shows - 1:30pm & 4pm (Saturday)Check-out the latest looks this season from your favorite stores at Tanger Outlets. Stylish looks with the hottest color palettes and accessories from head-to-toe.

FLAVORFUL BOOK SELECTIONS - BARNES & NOBLE BOOKSELLERS - 12 pm - 5 pm (Saturday)Browse a variety of books showcasing our local flavors in Pittsburgh and Western PA, and some other "foodie" favorites.

A little something for everyone! Rain or shine.
Tanger Taste & Style Gift and Getaway

04/01/2013 to 04/28/2013
A Taste & Style Experience Gift. Great Style, Good Taste & Great Deals! Free Gift with Purchase from Curtis Stone & Tanger Outlets! Beginning April 1st 'Made to Measure' Melamine Spoons. Chef Curtis Stone has specially selected a culinary gift for you, and it's FREE with store receipts totaling $125 of Tanger Outlet purchases. While supplies last. Simply bring your receipts to the Tanger Shopper Services Center to claim your gift.

A Taste & Style Experience Getaway. Enter to Win our Foodies' Dream Trip & Dine with Chef Curtis Stone April 1-28, 2013! You could win a chance to dine with Curtis Stone just for experiencing the best Tanger Outlets has to offer this spring! Enter to win a 3-day and 2-night trip for 2 to Los Angeles, California and sit at the chef's table and dine with Curtis Stone on May 20th, 2013, PLUS a $1,000 Tanger Shopping Spree.*
facebook.com/tangeroutletswashington
*No purchase necessary to win. Register at any Tanger Outlet Center. Look for registration boxes or visit Shopper Services upon arrival. Winner must be able to travel from May 19-21, 2013. See official rules at Shopper Services or www.tangeroutlet.com/foodies

Baby Comfy Nose

2013-03-18T06:44:00.000-07:00

If you’ve ever used a bulb or battery-type aspirator to clear the mucus out of your little one’s nose, you’ve probably said to yourself: “There has to be a better way!” Well, we just found a better way and it’s called the BabyComfyNose Nasal Aspirator. Here’s the amazing part (or gross part – depending on your perspective) it uses your own suction. And that’s why it’s superior to standard aspirators. Think about it: your own lungs are a really strong and natural vacuum cleaner – much more powerful than a tiny bulb or battery-powered motor. And the result is just a more effective method of clearing your baby’s sinuses.

But have no fear; you won’t suck boogies into your mouth because of the design of the receptacle and the tissue filter that you insert into the body of the aspirator.

This is why pediatricians are recommending BabyComfyNose to moms and dads. Recently, Dr. Sears of The Doctors TV Show recommended the BabyComfyNose as the best way to clear babies’ noses. Take a look at the video ‘How to Use the BabyComfyNose’ here www.babycomfynose.com to see how well it works. The folks at BabyComfyNose are also offering a 20%-off coupon. Details here http://www.babycomfynose.com/usfamilyguide.

Win a Weekend Getaway for a Family of 4 at Skytop Lodge

2013-03-12T03:00:00.000-07:00

What makes Skytop the perfect Poconos destination? Is it the 5,500 acres of natural wonder? The storybook setting? Endless experiences and adventures like hiking, the Tree Top Adventure Center, or the world-class dining? Perhaps it’s the accommodations? The old-world charm of the Lodge, the Inn, or the Cottages? Or the fact that a world of wonders is right here, so far away from it all yet so close. It’s all of this, and more. Find out for yourself. Book now.And learn more about this world unlike any other.

EASTER GETAWAY SPECIAL:

Looking to make Easter extra special? Take advantage of our 20% OFF PLUS KIDS FREE* midweek special offer and enjoy Skytop Lodge for an extended stay over Easter and Spring Break!

We'll be celebrating the holiday throughout the week with Easter-themed activities including:

Help Build Skytop's famous 7 ft.tall Floral Easter Bunny
Egg Coloring
Easter Egg Hunt
Meet Peter Cottontail
Make an Easter Bonnet
Lawn Games: egg toss, three-legged race, relay races
Easter Egg Nature Walk

Spring will be in bloom so be sure plan an adventure at The Adventure Center at Skytop Lodge!

Rates starting at $352.00** which include charming accommodations for two, 3 meals per night stay - including Easter Brunch, and most activities.

855.477.8305 www.skytop.com

FAMILY GIVEAWAY CONTEST DETAILS:

Win a Weekend Getaway for a Family of 4!

Includes one room accommodation, three delicious meals daily and most activities. Not valid July, August or Holidays. Based on availability. Some restrictions may apply. Valid for one year. Random winner chosen Friday, May 10!

ENTER TO WIN A FAMILY GETAWAY!

Naturally Inspired

Experience the ultimate retreat by visiting one of the most esteemed lodges in the country—Skytop. This grand historic estate features the very best in accommodations, fine dining and limitless recreation including the new Adventure Center at Skytop. You and your family can explore 5,500 pristine acres of inspiring natural beauty while enjoying a range of seasonal activities. Choose from the adventurous—like clay shooting and downhill skiing—to the serene—like nature hikes and full spa services. No matter your age, personality or desire, Skytop Lodge can make your next trip an unforgettable experience.

Harlem Globetrotters are back - enter to win tickets!

2013-03-11T03:00:00.000-07:00

The Harlem Globetrotters are coming back to Pittsburgh!

Sunday, April 21 at 2:00pm

CONSOL Energy Center

Kid's tickets just $18*!

Use promo code USFAMILY to save $7 on every ticket!

Your family's smiles will begin before you even get to the show as the Harlem Globetrotters "You Write the Rules" World Tour takes kid participation to a new level.

Vote for your favorite, craziest rule now at www.harlemglobetrotters.com, then see the winning rules implemented live into Globetrotter basketball!

Tickets on sale now at Ticketmaster.com, the box office, all Ticketmaster outlets or charge by phone at 800-745-3000.

Giant Eagle Family Fun Pack: 2 special offers

4 tickets for $86 includes $20 of concession value
4 tickets for $158 includes $20 of concession value (more expensive because of better seat locations)
On sale now at the box office and Ticketmaster.com or call 800-745-3000
Minimum of 4 tickets but can buy increments of 1: so can buy 5, 6, 7 up to 8 tickets

2 Magic Pass - purchase here.

a Before the game, take part in a once-in-a-lifetime experience with your family where you get to actually spend time on the court with the Globetrotters – shooting, trying out ball tricks, autographs and photos! The unique 30-minute pre-show, "Magic Pass," will create memories of a lifetime.**

b **Magic Pass sold separately. All guests attending Magic Pass must also have a game ticket for entry. Magic Pass starts at 12:30pm. Magic Pass tickets are $20 each and are limited. On sale at Ticketmaster.com.

3 $18 Kids Ticket valid on certain price levels. (1) Kids Ticket per (1) Adult ticket purchased.

GIVEAWAY:

We have FOUR family 4-packs of tickets to giveaway!

Go here to enter

Contest open for entries until Monday, April 8th, 2013, 7pm.

Winners chosen at random. Winner has 48 hours to claim prize or a new winner will be selected. Winners will be mailed tickets for the show on Sunday, April 21 at 2:00pm. I was given tickets for my family in exchange for promoting this event.

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* Known as innovators of the game, the Harlem Globetrotters are doing something unparalleled in the history of sports. Our 2013 “You Write the Rules” World Tour takes kid participation and fun to a whole new level, as for the first time EVER, they get to decide rules for our actual game. This could be anything from playing with two basketballs at once to getting double the points for each made basket. Just take your kids online to harlemglobetrotters.com to vote for their favorite, craziest rule. Get your tickets to the game. And then at the show, we will reveal which rules won the voting and put them into the game that night.

* Celebrating over eight decades of fun, the Globetrotters’ 2013 “You Write the Rules” World Tour is the team’s 87th consecutive season of touring the world. We have played in 120 countries and territories, on six continents, for more than 136 million fans.

* This year’s Globetrotters roster features stars Special K Daley, Big Easy Lofton, Flight Time Lang, and Dizzy Grant, along with the world’s tallest pro basketball player, (7-foot-8 Tiny Sturgess), the shortest Globetrotter ever, (5-foot-2 Too Tall Hall), and female players TNT Maddox, T-Time Brawner, and Mighty Mitchell.

* Nobody puts fans first like the Globetrotters. Families, and especially kids, are at the heart of EVERYTHING we do. Every trick, every joke, every play is driven by our promise to amaze and entertain every family who comes to watch us live.

* Every Globetrotters game features the four-point shot, which could forever revolutionize the game of basketball. The shot is 35 feet from the basket, nearly 12 feet beyond the NBA’s three-point arc.

* The Globetrotters are embarking on a season-long alliance to promote breast cancer awareness, playing portions of games with specially-designed pink Spalding basketballs to help the cause. The chance a woman will get invasive breast cancer in her life is around 1 in 8. Breast cancer is the second most common cancer among women, and the second leading cause of cancer death in women.

* After nearly every game, the Globetrotters sign autographs for a minimum of 15 minutes, with the goal for each fan to get at least one player’s autograph.

* The North American leg of the 2013 World Tour tipped off with the Globetrotters’ first ever game in Brooklyn on Oct. 7, 2012, at it will recommence on December 26, 2012, and run through April 2013. The team will play over 270 games in nearly 240 cities in 45 states and nine Canadian provinces.

* Our new, robust web site, harlemglobetrotters.com, includes player profiles, the tour schedule and ticket information, vintage and contemporary Globetrotter video, games, features and stories. You can also check out our Facebook, YouTube, and Twitter pages, all of which can be accessed through our interactive fan page, Globetrotter Nation.

* The Globetrotters’ corporate sponsors include Howard Johnson Hotels, Greyhound Lines, Spalding, and Russell Athletic.

Winter Vacay in Colorado

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Vacationers looking for an off-the-beaten-path Colorado getaway with all the frills of a major resort should head to Crested Butte, an historic town tucked away in the Colorado Rockies Elk Mountain Range. With its affordable accommodations, gourmet restaurants, cozy pubs, and eclectic shops, Crested Butte attracts a devoted legion of repeat visitors year-round! Crested Butte Lodging & Property Management Inc. offers a large selection of quality lodging in Mt. Crested Butte. Choose from studio condominiums to 4 bedroom condominiums in prime locations including ski-in/ski-out or walking distance to the slopes.

At Crested Butte Lodging & Property Management, we understand the quality of lodging can make or break your vacation. We have carefully evaluated and inspected each property and have categorized our accommodations to further help you make your lodging selection. We want you to come to Crested Butte, Colorado to relax and have fun – not hassle with your accommodations. We promise a vacation you’ll never forget!

LAST MINUTE SKI-SEASON SPECIAL!

30% off the following properties for the rest of the season (now – 4/7/13):

The Buttes Neighborhood (Ski-in/Ski-out!)
Properties include Columbine, Buttes, and Crested Mountain
Three Seasons
Crested Butte Lodge & Hostel

All other properties are 15% off! Hurry and book now before availability runs out!www.crestedbuttelodging.com/lodging/specials/ Or, call 888.412.7492 for personalized service.

Leap into St. Patrick’s Day with Family Fun at Fifth Avenue Place

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Crafts, Prizes, Music and More following the St. Patrick’s Day Parade!

Fifth Avenue Place invites you and the whole family to stop by after the St. Patrick’s Day parade, Saturday March 16, for an afternoon of festive fun. The wee ones and the young at heart can enjoy a full line-up of “Free” activities and entertainment from 11 a.m.-2 p.m.

Show your Irish spirit with a St. Patrick’s Day face painting designed by a cheerful Leprechaun and skip along to the festive tunes of strolling violinist, Steven Vance. Catch up with the Children’s Museum of Pittsburgh as they lead the merry making by creating personalized good luck charm bracelets and keychain souvenirs. Add personality and pizzazz to a photo of yourself at the “Say Cheese” craft table. Try your luck at “Putt for a Prize” and see if you can dig into the pot o’gold for a free beaded necklace (while quantities last). This St. Patrick’s Day leap over to Fifth Avenue Place and take part in a joyful celebration you and your family will always remember. All events are free and open to the public.

Fifth Avenue Place, located in the heart of the Cultural District at the corner of Fifth & Liberty Avenues, is home to unique specialty shops, food court eateries, and Caffè Amante, a full-service, fine dining restaurant. On-site parking is available in an indoor garage.

Spring Cleaning Challenge 2013

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While laying in bed one night and thinking about an organizing project (or two) that I had been putting off for way too long.....I had the revelation that I was probably not the only one who tends to procastinate on projects! And I thought, "Wouldn't it be nice if we all had some type of motivation to get a jump start on spring cleaning?" Enter the Pgh Momtourage Spring Cleaning Challenge 2013!! Since we have sponsors that are nation-wide, you don't have to live in the Pittsburgh area to enter, anyone across the country can win! (The Melting Pot is a local prize and keep in mind for some of the online prizes that shipping could be more expensive in Hawaii, Alaska or outside the United States.)

Here’s the challenge:

· Re-organize a place in your home

· Take before & after pics

· Post on contest wall

· Be entered for awesome prizes!

The contest pics and entries will all be done through our facebook contest page here.

Whether you are doing a small project or a complete over-haul, you have the chance to win! We will have 2 separate categories so those organizing a junk drawer won’t be up against someone clearing their garage!

Your project will be entered in one of two categories:

· It's the little things that matter

· Does this space make my house look big

Feeling extra ambitious? You can enter more than one project! Rules: the projects must be in completely separate rooms in your home (i.e. a child’s bedroom & an office, ect….), you can only win one time.

Amazing prizes include: $100 gift card to The Melting Pot (Station Square location), $50 gift card to thredUP, $50 gift card to Lot26 Studio, box of $50 worth of products from Pick Your Plum, and $25 gift card from Bedeckle!

Want a super EASY way to be entered to win? (No re-organizing required!) Share this contest! Every time you share this contest either through your facebook page, twitter, Pinterest or blog, post a comment below on the contest page, you will be entered to win a $25 gift card from Bedeckle! You can do this up to FIVE times!! (Please spread out your postings so as not to drive everyone crazy). J

Rules for posting pictures:

Post a before/after pic in one picture. (Some tips to do that are below)
Label “before” & “after” as well as what space it is (i.e. closet, bedroom, basement, ect….)
Use either a 2 or 4 picture square collage (no more)
Post what city you live in

{If you have never created a picture collage before, I suggest http://www.picmonkey.com/. First create a collage of either 2 or 4 square pics. Then save to your desktop, go back into the regular editor (you’ll have to back out of collage) and use the “add text” tool to label “before”, “after”, and what space it is.}

Contest ends at Midnight on March 31^st! All entries must be posted to page by that time. Local educator and mother of 4, Mrs. Laura Miller, will be our guest judge and join me in reviewing all your entries. Winners will be chosen and prizes will be awarded by Sunday, April 7^th, 2013.

But remember, everyone is a winner!

Here is our mantra:

“I really regret getting that space totally organized. -said no one EVER!!”

A word about our awesome sponsors:

The Melting Pot: There's just something about a fondue pot that invites conversation. Invites laughter. Invites coming together. At The Melting Pot Restaurant, we offer a dining experience like no other. A unique, interactive dining experience creating memorable moments with family and friends. From the time the first piece of bread is dipped and the last piece of dessert is savored, you'll be graced with the time to discover new things about people you thought you knew. And, those you're getting to know. We are the premier fondue restaurant where guests can enjoy a choice of fondue cooking styles and a variety of unique entrees, salads and indulgent desserts. It's up to you. Tailor your visit with a four-course dining experience including cheese fondue, salad, entree and dessert. Or, come by for fondue cheese paired with that perfect glass of wine from our extensive selection. That's not to say, we haven't had more than a few stop by to satisfy that chocolate craving after a movie. Whether you're celebrating romance, a birthday or anniversary - or just a night out while the babysitter is in charge - we offer something truly unique. An opportunity to interact and connect while experiencing all fondue has to offer.

thredUP: Just Like a Consignment Shop - But All Online! Buy and sell practically new children's clothing. Save up to 80% on your favorite brands, and turn outgrown clothes into cash (all from home). You can even shop by your favorite brand…GAP, Old Navy, Target, ect… AND they have a women’s shop opening soon! If anyone will be cleaning out kids clothes for the Spring Cleaning Challenge, order a clean-up bag from thredUP! Have like-new clothing your family no longer wears? Order a free thredUP Clean Out bag online. Fill the bag with like-new clothes, and put it outside for pick-up. Shipping is free! thredUP inspects your clothes, and pays up to 40% of the resale value upfront. If you choose to clean out a closet for our SPRING CLEANING CHALLENGE, not only can you be entered to win great gift cards, but you could also earn money for the clothes through thredUP. Double bonus! Order a Clean Out Bag here.

Lot 26 Studio: Lot 26 Studio is like no other Wall Decor Company. Our collection includes wall stickers, wall decals, canvas wall art, memo boards, DIY decor and more for your kitchen, living room, dorm room, bedroom, nursery, and beyond. We create all of our own peel-and-stick vinyl wall stickers from great, gotta-have graphics and adhesive sayings to the best paintings and images that contemporary artists have to offer. In addition, our collection of fun wall decor includes canvas wall art, decorative wall hangings and accents such as adhesive chalkboards, mirror mobiles, create your own pennants, burnish vinyl ‘rub on’ chandeliers and picture frames. Lot 26 Studio’s wall art, wall stickers, and wall decals are easily removable and a fun, inexpensive way to decorate a room.

Pick Your Plum: Have you ever glued your fingers together trying to put a project together? Stayed up all night just to finish that last project before your kids wake up? Gussied up your home just so the neighbors could gawk over your detail? Borrowed an idea from the store knowing you can make one too? We have. We know. Join us. Get it before your neighbor does. · We have limited supplies on some of the most swank supplies. We have agents out in the field who find killer deals on high quality products. · We delicately slap prime-o pricing on crafting, clothing, baking supplies, home decor and other fabulous finds. Stellar pricing. Cool. · We sell it 'til it's gone or 'til time is up. · You leave feeling like you just won Martha in a crafting contest. · The supplies arrive in 7-8 shipping days and you've just picked your 'plum'! Doesn't it feel good?

Bedeckle: There is something really special about creating a unique piece. There is something even more exciting about having someone wear a piece you've created with careful detail. Come and bedeck yourself in these one of a kind pieces. Check out beautiful Infinity scarves, lace headbands, adorable flower clips, earrings + more! Also, check out her shop Brown Eyed Girlies for all your little girl’s adorable accessories!

Summer Camps

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Come in out of the cold and start making plans for summer! Summer Science Camps at Carnegie Science Center are an adventure for kids ages 4–14, full of so much fun that they may not realize how much science they are learning.

Kids can investigate the science behind art and music, experiment with roller coasters, discover the binary brilliance of robots, build a bridge, study bugs, and more! There's a wide variety of camps to choose from, and all campers enjoy:

a full week of themed activities
hundreds of hands-on exhibits (including Highmark SportsWorks^®)
Omnimax film
summer camp T-shirt
interaction with science education professionals

They also offer pre- and post-camp child care for a nominal fee. Register Now! A complete listing of camps, along with more details, is available at CarnegieScienceCenter.org or call 412.237.1637.

Pgh Momtourage

Stella & Dot - work from home opportunities as a stylist

*HOT* $10 off $25 purchase at Abe's Market!

RiverQuest riverboat - tickets under $10!

Rivers of Life

Pittsburgh International Children's Festival - Exxopolis

Origami Owl - customized lockets

Kidecals - Label everything!

Sky Zone Indoor Trampoline Park - Jump Pass Giveaway

About Sky Zone Leetsdale, PA (Greater Pittsburgh)

Win a week of summer camp!

Isaly’s Enter-to-win

Jewelry Giveaway!

One Kings Lane Spring Sale

Christian acoustic concert - ticket giveaway!

The Mom-Con

Jump!Zone - BOGO free!

Barry Manilow concert + ticket giveaway!

21+ Nights @ Carnegie Science Center

21+ Night

6 – 10 pm

Mark Your Calendars!

21+ Sci-Fi

21+ Wine & Cheese

Win a Vacation to South Africa!

Super WHY Live! Ticket Giveaway!

Food Truck weekend at Tanger Outlets

Baby Comfy Nose

Win a Weekend Getaway for a Family of 4 at Skytop Lodge

Harlem Globetrotters are back - enter to win tickets!

Winter Vacay in Colorado

Leap into St. Patrick’s Day with Family Fun at Fifth Avenue Place

Spring Cleaning Challenge 2013

Summer Camps

HOT $10 off $25 purchase at Abe's Market!