November 2009 - Pittsburgh Mom

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Convincing our kids to do 'scary' things

This past week we took the kids on a little mini vacation. We spent two nights in Sandusky, Ohio at the Great Wolf Lodge . The GWL is an indoor waterpark, perfect for cold November weather. The boys love water and we were all so excited to take the trip...

Published Mon, Nov 11 2009 10:25 AM by Heather

Filed under: trying new things
Persona non grata - When the kids prefer daddy over mommy

Wikipedia says that persona non grata literally means "an unwelcome person". I can say without a doubt that that term currently applies to me in the eyes my dear sweet second-born child. He is ALL ABOUT the daddy these days. Both kids have gone...

Published Wed, Nov 11 2009 10:36 AM by Heather
CONTEST CLOSED - Win tickets to the Nutcracker with the Pittsburgh Ballet Theater

Thanks to a generous donation from the Pittsburgh Ballet Theater , we have two four-packs of tickets to give away to the The Nutcracker , running from December 11 -27 at the Benedum Center. The holidays wouldn’t be complete without the magic of...

Published Mon, Nov 11 2009 10:48 PM by Heather

Filed under: contest, pittsburgh ballet theatre, nutcracker
A PittsburghMom vent - Mammograms and pushy ProLifers

I'm feeling rather venty tonight, so allow me to step up on my soapbox for a minute. Mammograms The United States Preventive Services Task Force announced today that they've changed their minds. In a reversal of their recommendation a few years...

Published Mon, Nov 11 2009 10:27 PM by Heather

Filed under: insurance, pro life, protesters, mammograms, health
CONTEST CLOSED - Happy Holidays! Win a 1-year family membership

This contest was such a hit last year I wanted to bring it back, just in time for Christmas. For this next contest, I'm going to offer a 1-year family membership to the family destination of your choice! Choices include: The Children's Museum...

Published Mon, Nov 11 2009 1:05 PM by Heather

Filed under: culture, arts, carnegie, Pittsburgh Family friendly, pittsburgh kids, pittsburgh activities, pittsburgh playplaces, pittsburgh family fun, pittsburgh toy lending library, contest, museums
Is there a class in Lego Building?

Last night we dragged out the Legos and Matthew asked me to build him something. I froze like a deer in headlights. My building skills consist of "let's build a tower!!" And it occured to me....I've got boys. I'm a mom to boys. But...

Published Mon, Nov 11 2009 1:31 PM by Heather

Filed under: boy stuff, raising boys, train, legos, building
CONTEST CLOSED- Win tickets to the Radio City Christmas Spectacular starring The Rockettes

Thanks to a generous donation from the Pittsburgh Cultural Trust , we have a four-pack of tickets to give away to the Radio City Christmas Spectacular starring The Rockettes , running fromNovember 12 - December 6 at the Benedum Center. The World Famous...

Published Mon, Nov 11 2009 9:10 AM by Heather

Filed under: contest

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November 2009 - Pittsburgh Mom

Convincing our kids to do 'scary' things

Persona non grata - When the kids prefer daddy over mommy

CONTEST CLOSED - Win tickets to the Nutcracker with the Pittsburgh Ballet Theater

A PittsburghMom vent - Mammograms and pushy ProLifers

CONTEST CLOSED - Happy Holidays! Win a 1-year family membership

Is there a class in Lego Building?

CONTEST CLOSED- Win tickets to the Radio City Christmas Spectacular starring The Rockettes