We can’t wait for it to warm up here in Pittsburgh, but we won’t let the weather stop us from having fun! This past week, we took a really fun trip to the Children’s Museum of Pittsburgh and can’t wait to show you around! We started our trip in the Studio, where the kids painted, […]
Lessons in Parenting: Choosing Chores for Toddlers
It’s hard to believe how much my kids have grown up, even in the few short months since they’ve turned two. One of the coolest things about this age is how they love to be “helpers.” Julie’s the first to let me know with “oh no – spill” and ask for a “tow” (rhymes with […]
Carnegie Science Center: Field Trip Friday
During these super cold Pittsburgh days, I’m longing for something to get us out of the house and keep us busy. While Dan might think I’m collecting new museum memberships just as fast as I’m collecting new ribbons, I have no regrets in our recent purchase of a Carnegie Museum Membership. One of my favorite […]
Field Trip Friday: BounceU of Warrendale
As we get back into the swing of things in the new year, we’ve been venturing out to find some new places to hang during these cold winter months. A recent favorite has been BounceU of Warrendale and their weekday “Preschool Playdates.” BounceU has some super cool inflatables, including a giant two-story inflatable slide, giant […]
Pittsburgh Free for Kids Link-Up
This summer has been so fantastic in finding free or inexpensive activities in Pittsburgh. We were thrilled to have found Curious Little Kid’s “20 Things to Do in Pittsburgh for under $20” and Macaroni Kids whose resources offer great suggestions for families. I’ve seen so many great Pittsburgh posts recently that I thought it would be fantastic […]
Western Pennsylvania Balloon Quest: Field Trip Friday
Every so often, my mind used to wander to a time when, as a child, we’d been coming back from my Dad’s company picnic, and had the pleasure and surprise to see numerous beautiful hot air balloons floating through the sky above us. We’d stopped and taken the time to enjoy them, and the memory […]