Your guide to activities and fun things to do with your preschoolers, toddlers and kids in pittsburgh, PA

Going Global at the Dinner Table

by Jennifer Signore

July 07, 2009

I know that everyone is pinching pennies these days, so a ‘round-the-world vacation is probably out of the question.  Well, what if you brought the world to your home?  Or, more specifically, to your table?  I bet that would fit into a lot more of our budgets.

There are so many ways to make the meal and preparations into a wonderful learning experience for your kids.  And, if you bring the international dining to your own home, you'll be less stressed if the kids decide they are less interested in eating the meal than they were in talking about the meal.  Here are some ideas to get you started. 

Happy Hanukkah!

by Jennifer Signore

December 22, 2008

I would like to extend wishes for a Happy Hanukkah to those celebrating in the Pittsburgh region and beyond. While I can't share any personal experiences of celebrating Hanukkah, I would love if you would share yours. So, please, any readers celebrating the festival of lights, please tell us about some of your family traditions. I, for one, love to know what other families do to  Read more...

Holiday Gift Guide: Off the Beaten Path

by Jennifer Signore

December 11, 2008

Only 11 days from now, Hanukkah begins, and in two weeks, it's Christmas. Have you finished shopping? Are you looking for something a little different? I am always on the lookout for gifts that are a bit out of the ordinary. Here is a list of gifts and shops you may not have considered (and won't find in the weekly circulars). XO Laptop The One Laptop Per Child  Read more...

Weekend Happenings

by Jennifer Signore

December 04, 2008

As I mentioned on Monday, the holiday season normally yields many, many things to do. This coming weekend is no exception, and these are really awesome events. So, if you can spare an hour or two on either day this weekend (not both, of course--holiday madness!), it will be a great time for you and the kids. Here is the lineup: Kids' Holiday Crawl On Saturday, December 6,  Read more...

Pittsburgh Holiday Traditions

by Jennifer Signore

December 02, 2008

Pittsburgh's rich ethnic heritage, while always a part of life in the 'Burgh, becomes clear to all when the holidays approach. So many cultures have come together to form our city, but it's the differences between these cultures, the traditions they hold dear, that truly make this place we call home so special. I'd like to focus on a handful of holiday traditions that I look forward to each  Read more...

Surviving Holiday Preparations

by Jennifer Signore

December 01, 2008

We have no sooner recovered from Turkey Day and we find ourselves neck deep in preparations for the winter holidays. No matter the holiday you celebrate, you probably find yourselves completely worn out by the time the holiday actually arrives. Am I right? Or is it just me? What I would like to offer today is a list of things that help me minimize holiday stress. As a working mom, I am  Read more...