Walking with Dinosaurs is coming to Barclays Center and I can feel the excitement–or is that a giant tyrannosaurus rex? My eldest son is a junior paleontologist who has memorized every episode of the BBC “Walking with Dinosaurs” series and I know he is going to be thrilled to see these dinosaurs–moving, roaring, practically breathing–live! […]
Join Me in #7DaysofSpringCleaning with Goodwill
Now that the days are longer and brighter, I am excited to join in Goodwill’s #7Daysof SpringCleaning and get rid of some of my family’s dusty fashions of yesteryear and make room for some fun new summery things. You are welcome to join too! Goodwill is encouraging everyone to participate. It’s easy – just pick […]
7 Tips for Keeping your Kids Safe in Honor of Safe Kids Day 2014
Did you know that preventable injuries are the #1 killer of kids in the United States? Talk about a surprising and startling statistic. Every year, a million families around the world lose a child to a preventable injury. Millions more children are injured in ways that can affect them for a lifetime. Too many families […]
Avero Bar Italiano in Wayne Pleases This Fussy Italian!
I am a little particular when it comes to Italian food, and for good reason. I am half Italian (my mom’s side) and she raised me on old-school, homemade stuff. So I have pretty high standards. Keeping this in mind, when I was invited to a blogger dinner at Avero, I wasn’t sure what to […]
Valentine’s Day Ideas for the Whole Family
Over the years, we have shared a number of Valentine’s Day ideas for making your loved ones feel special. Since our bloggy beginnings, Mamanista shared everything from fun ties for Dad to eco-delicious chocolate to gifts that support good causes. Here are some new ideas for the whole family in 2014: KIDS: One of the […]
Big Game Day Entertaining Without Inviting Norovirus
Entertaining is tough on any occasion – especially with a bigger group. You have people with different tastes in music, food and general group related activities. The nice thing about having a party on Super Bowl day is that: ONE, there are a buzzillion fun, warm recipes floating around the Internet to flavor the buffet […]
Tony- Award Winning Musical Jersey Boys at the Forrest Theatre
Dying to get out of the house after this weekend’s snow? Looking for a unique holiday gift? Go see Jersey Boys opening this week at the Forrest Theatre! After breaking Forrest Theatre box office records SEVEN TIMES during the premiere engagement, JERSEY BOYS is “Workin’ Its Way Back” to Philadelphia! “TOO GOOD TO BE TRUE!” […]
Celebrate #GivingTuesday Today with Goodwill®
You can celebrate #GivingTuesday today by simply cleaning out a closet, bagging up old dishes and clothes and driving them to a Goodwill® near you. To find a local store near you, check out the Goodwill store locator. Donating to Goodwill® can help provide job training programs, employment placement services and other community-based programs for people […]
Flashdance the Musical at the Academy of Music!
Where are my 80’s girls at? Put your hands up if you remember the 80’s classic film “Flashdance”! This awesome 80’s movie has been brought to life with unforgettable music and electrifying dance numbers in Flashdance the Musical and opens TODAY at the Academy of Music in Philadelphia! Celebrating its 30th anniversary, Flashdance The Musical tells […]
Fun With Friends at #MomMixer Holiday Showcase 2013
Saturdays are my time to unwind but this last weekend I shook off the sweats and dressed up to join the ever classy Colleen and Whitney at their Social Media Mom Mixer Holiday Showcase 2013. The event was held at the XIX restaurant atop the Hyatt at the Bellevue in Philadelphia which is one of my very favorite places in Philadelphia […]
