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Contest - Spring clothes shopping! Win a $50 Old Navy Gift card

It was 60 degrees today!! I think we are all doing a huge happy dance that the snow is finally giving way to warmer temperatures and we can finally find our mailbox and yard again. I know that this week of warmer temps has had me dreaming of not only...

Published Wed, Mar 03 2010 10:04 PM by Heather

Filed under: contest
I said I'd never....cook separate meals

I could write a whole book called "I said I'd never..." As my friend Karen says "I was a much better mother before I had kids" (maybe THAT should be the title of my book) :) One of the things I swore I'd never do and was all...

Published Tue, Mar 03 2010 10:04 AM by Heather

Filed under: eating, toddler food
When kids say embarassing things

We teach our kids that honesty is important. We teach them never to lie and always tell the truth. But often, the subtleties of exactly WHEN to tell the truth and when to say nothing are lost on the preschool mind. We had one of those such occasions over...

Published Mon, Mar 03 2010 10:50 AM by Heather
Clean floors in 3 easy steps!

I'm all about creativity on days when we're stuck at home. This morning I found the ultimate in productive creativity. Let me share with you: How to Clean Your Kitchen Floors in 3 Easy Steps Step 1 - Give the kids the special treat of painting...

Published Fri, Feb 02 2010 3:14 PM by Heather
CONTEST CLOSED - Win some amazing Pittsburgh Popcorn

This contest is totally unplanned, but the real purpose of this site is to let you all know about the wonderful things this city has to offer and throw "Heather's Favorite Things" out there to see who else likes them. And every now and then...

Published Mon, Feb 02 2010 10:51 PM by Heather

Filed under: pittsburgh popcorn
The logic of a 4-year-old

I always enjoy reading the "funny things kids say" threads and discussing them with friends. (Except, of course, when they're not really that funny but the parents' think they are). I have a funny one I thought I'd share with you...

Published Fri, Feb 02 2010 3:32 PM by Heather

Filed under: sleep
CONTEST CLOSED- Win tickets to see Joseph & the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat

Thanks to a generous donation from Pittsburgh Musical Theater, we have some tickets to give away to some upcoming productions. First on the list is their production of Joseph & the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat. Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor...

Published Wed, Feb 02 2010 9:30 PM by Heather

Filed under: contest, pittsburgh musical theater
Finally on the positive side of the snow clothes equation

Sorry for the lack of posting. As you may have guessed, we've been under 2 feet of snow and while we were lucky enough to keep our power most of the time, we lost internet/phone/cable and I've been relying on my iPhone to keep me connected with...

Published Tue, Feb 02 2010 10:08 AM by Heather

Filed under: snow, crafts, snow day
Potty training update

I got so much good advice (and sympathy) after my Potty Training Hell post that I thought I owed you all a little update. Last Friday Ben woke up and pooped in his little potty (he's done this before...if it's right in front of him and he happens...

Published Fri, Feb 02 2010 8:35 AM by Heather

Filed under: potty training
CONTEST CLOSED- Win passes to Pittsburgh's newest playplace, Jumpin' Castle

By now you've all read my review of Jumpin' Castle in Warrendale, right? (just nod your head and play along). If you haven't, you can read it here . Go ahead, read it now...I'll wait... OK, now that we've got that done, let me tell...

Published Mon, Feb 02 2010 2:52 PM by Heather

Filed under: pittsburgh activities, contest, jumpin castle
Pittsburgh Family Fun - Jumpin' Castle

Pittsburgh Family Fun Goes to Jumpin' Castle I think I may have a problem. I'm a stalker. I stalk new play places. I'd seen a sign up near the Warrendale-Bayne Road and Route 19 intersection in Warrendale (think Cranberry) for a few months...

Published Wed, Jan 01 2010 8:30 PM by Heather

Filed under: playplace, Pittsburgh Family friendly, pittsburgh kids, pittsburgh playplaces, pittsburgh family fun, play
Potty training hell

Oh my god.I have "The Rage". Are you familiar with "The Rage"? It's when you just want to beat someone or punch a wall, and you spend your time screaming inside your head, tense and annoyed at everthing. Yes, I've got it. And...

Published Wed, Jan 01 2010 9:53 AM by Heather

Filed under: potty training
Every parent's dream come true - finding a good babysitter

Mike and I have been talking for month (years?!) about getting a good pool of babysitters that we can call on for things. When Matthew was first born my mom came down to Pittsburgh once a month or so for the wekend and we got time out then. Mike's...

Published Tue, Jan 01 2010 1:56 PM by Heather

Filed under: date night, babysitter
Pittsburgh Family Fun - Lilliput Play Homes

Today's Pittsburgh Family Fun is brought to you by a guest blogger, Karen Bridge. Karen is the mom of two young boys, Noah,4, and Jake, 3. Pittsburgh Family Fun goes to Lilliput Play Homes It is another bitterly cold day in Pittsburgh and you are...

Published Fri, Jan 01 2010 10:55 PM by Heather

Filed under: Pittsburgh Family friendly, pittsburgh kids, pittsburgh activities, pittsburgh playplaces, pittsburgh family fun
St. Baldricks Foundation- Local mom shaves her head for charity

While this isn't a "typical" blog entry, I just have to tell you this story and hope you'll help. I have a former student/current friend (I love how students turn into friends once they graduate, it's a great part of my job - but...

Published Thu, Jan 01 2010 12:14 PM by Heather

Filed under: st. baldricks, cancer

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Contest - Spring clothes shopping! Win a $50 Old Navy Gift card

I said I'd never....cook separate meals

When kids say embarassing things

Clean floors in 3 easy steps!

CONTEST CLOSED - Win some amazing Pittsburgh Popcorn

The logic of a 4-year-old

CONTEST CLOSED- Win tickets to see Joseph & the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat

Finally on the positive side of the snow clothes equation

Potty training update

CONTEST CLOSED- Win passes to Pittsburgh's newest playplace, Jumpin' Castle

Pittsburgh Family Fun - Jumpin' Castle

Potty training hell

Every parent's dream come true - finding a good babysitter

Pittsburgh Family Fun - Lilliput Play Homes

St. Baldricks Foundation- Local mom shaves her head for charity