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 We do not remember days...we remember moments!

 
We went on a trip this weekend back to my husband's home town. It was a quick trip. We spent more time in the car than in town.
So there is a time that you ask yourself ...was the 20 hour drive for about 14 hours of awake time there worth it? We have a five ...

The Aviary

North Fayette Twp.

Carnegie Museum of Natural History

The Pittsburgh Zoo

Gateway Clipper

PA Trolley Museum

Janoskis


The Mall at Robinson

Victory Family Church

South Hills Village Mall

Ross Park Mall

South Fayette Egg Hunt

Green Tree

Scott Township

Bridgeville

Mount Lebanon Egg Hunt

Reilly Summer Seat Farms

Furry Friends Egg Hunt

Cook Forest

Zelienople

Hazelwood

Twp. of Pine


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Hop around the Aviary with the Easter Bunny when he stops by for breakfast!

Breakfast with the Easter Bunny
Sat., March 24 and Sat., March 31

8:30 am

Enjoy a hot breakfast, a craft, a special take-away treat and posing for photos with the Easter bunny. 

Some of your favorite feathery friends may also make an appearance.

Parents: Bring your own camera for the photos!

Advance reservations are required. Non-members - $25; Members - $20. Call 412-258-9445 to reserve your ...

What's the buzz? Tell me what's a-happening. Well, I'll tell you.

My husband and I had a date night with Jesus Christ Superstar. The show certainly did not disappoint! Judas and Magdalene's voices brought the house down. They were so powerful and we could feel the emotion behind their words. With every high note, Jesus nailed it. You could feel his trials and tribulations as he sang.

I love Jesus Christ Superstar and my husband is a huge fan. We own the movie and we have ...

Hop on over to The Mall at Robinson to get your picture taken with the Easter Bunny and click here for some discounts!! One discount is just for military personnel and the other is for some early bird photo takers so don't miss them!   He arrived this weekend and he is ready to pose for the camera!  My daughter had her picture taken last year for the first time and you can tell by the look on her face that she was so excited!  One of the reasons we ...

   Soccer Shots is bringing you

an 8-week spring season for all children ages 3-6!

Register Today as classes fill quickly!

Who:  All children ages 3 to 6! 

Where: Ascension Lutheran Church

*1290 Silver Lane, Robinson Township 15136*    
                 (4  sessions to choose from below)

When:   Tuesdays starting April 3^rd:   5:30pm or 6:15pm    

  Saturdays starting April 7^th: 12:30pm or 1:15pm

Cost: $85/ 8-week season-Includes Certificate of Participation and end of the season prize.

 How:  Register online: www.soccershots.org/pittsburghsouth              

             
Click the “Register Now” button and ...

There are some children’s television shows that I LOVE to watch with my kids, others I reluctantly watch and some I downright refuse to watch!  I am always a little skeptical of new programs and try to preview them before my children dive head first into them (I had a bad experience with Little Bear once and have been cautious ever since!!)  I was very excited to get to preview Doc McStuffins which airs on Disney Jr. 
The premise of the show is that Doc McStuffins is a Dr ...

While hockey fans across the region are celebrating the return to the ice of Pittsburgh Penguin Sidney Crosby, Pittsburgh’s “other” Sidney is celebrating the arrival of his new offspring, a pair of African penguins. 

The chicks, which hatched on February 26 and 29, are a first for the National Aviary.  They will be hand-raised by staff until the end of the summer, at which time they will join the 12 other African penguins living in the Penguin Point exhibit. Penguin Point is made possible by the support of Trib ...

Where will everyone be at 11:00 on Saturday, March 31^st?  At Donaldson Community Park at the Annual Easter Egg Hunt!! 

I have it on good authority (neighborhood children) that this is THE place to hunt for eggs!!  What could be better?

So glad you asked, Macaroni Kid will be on hand to do an awesome craft!  Don’t want to give too much away but it will be a “Hoppin’” good time!! 

It’s time to start creeping out of our houses and enjoy the sunshine (fingers crossed ...

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To win 4 General Admission Tickets, Comment Below.
Winner will be chosen April 4, 2012 and notified via Email.
Winner has 24 hours to respond with name to hold tickets at will call.
Tickets will be held at the IX Amusement Park at Will Call under the winner's name. You must have ID with you to claim tickets.
You MUST be 18 yrs old to enter.
You MUST be a Macaroni Kid Robinson subscriber to enter.
One entry per email. If you are not already subscribed, we will subscribe ...

Family favorites The Imagination Movers are bringing their tour to PITTSBURGH on April 21, 2012. The tour begins after brand-new episodes of The Movers’ Emmy Award-winning show premiere on Disney Jr. during “Movers Week” April 2-6.  www.imaginationmovers.com

The tour showcases live music, favorite songs and energy to ignite every kid’s imagination. The Rock-O-Matic tour stars Rich Collins, Scott Durbin, Dave Poche, and Scott “Smitty” Smith who will be playing their favorite songs from the Disney Junior TV series. And they will debut new material from their brand-new ...

Ringling Bros. and Barnum &Bailey® Presents Barnum BashSM

An All-New Circus in Indiana, PA

April 12-15, 2012

Barnum Bash is the Most Spectacular Circus Party of the Century!

 Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Presents Barnum Bash introduces the Ringling Bros.® Ringlettes, who are the stylish hosts of the swankiest circus party in town. The Ringlettes are ready to invite Children of All Ages® in on the hippest circus spectacular that The Greatest Show On Earth® has ever produced and is coming April 12-15 at Kovalchick Complex. Tickets make great ...

Disney’s Beauty and the Beast is coming to Pittsburgh’s Heinz Hall April 3^rd- April 12^th!  I am already singing the songs and planning my outfit!  I cannot wait to share this experience with my daughter.  This is one of the great love stories that really teaches that it doesn’t matter what is on the outside but what is on the inside that counts! 

This smash hit Broadway musical is sure to be a family favorite and tickets are going quickly.  Don’t worry if you ...

Introducing Macaroni Kid's First Annual Search for America's Fittest Family!!! The contest to recognize a family who will inspire us all…and it could be yours!

Has your family been taking more walks? Hikes? Bike-rides? Swims? Do you find yourself turning the TV off and opting for outdoor activities? Have you made it a habit to cook healthy, home-made meals together? Does your family seek fun new challenges and adventures? This is the contest for YOU! Your family could be Macaroni Kid's America's Fittest Family, and ...

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ACK! We Need More Income! What Should We Do?

"The worst thing you can do in this economy is to get a second job. The BEST thing you can do is begin a home-based business." -Dave Ramsey, The Total Money Makeover

Surely, Dave Ramsey can’t be serious!  Doesn’t he know how tight money is for the average family living paycheck to paycheck?  A second job would fix that, right? 

Well, let’s think about that.  A second job would bring in some income but would it be enough ...

Scientific study has proven that if you are healthier, you have a better mental outlook on life, more energy and a higher value of self worth. Movement Studio Pittsburgh is dedicated to inspiring, motivating, and challenging individuals to lead healthier lifestyles and focus on workouts for the mind, body, and soul through a smaller class structure that gives our students more personal attention.

Movement Studio Pittsburgh offers TRX Suspension Training, Yoga, Kickboxing, Tai Chi and now available Kettlebell! These unique workouts use your own body weight or Kettlebell weight and ...

This healthy eating/weight drop program, originally named "The Living Well Plan" was followed by thousands a decade ago. I wrote the plan to help mommies lose excess baby weight, but men loved it as well. I was known as Victoria back when I first wrote and supported the plan, because the web was so unknown that I didn't feel comfortable using my real name. I had no idea I would still be online, 13 years later. I went down a different path over the years, but my coaching ...

For as long as I can remember, I have always wanted to help people. My mother taught me to be kind to everyone and help anyone that needed it.

I realized I can still do that now using coupons.  I love meeting people and teaching how to organize their coupons and how to shop the deals to help their families. I get to hear about their lives and how using coupons really helps them save.

Recently, the bus route from Coraopolis to Moon was stopped which made it difficult for ...

Here is a cute Easter treat we made when Lauren was in Kindergarten

Twinkie (car),

bunny peeps (driver!),

round chocolate cookies (wheels),

small pretzels (steering wheel),

and icing (glue!).

Very easy and FUN! Wish I had a better shot from the side...they are adorable!

When you make them, just cut a small rectangle out of the top of the Twinkie about a third of the way back from the "front" of the car & then just stick the bunny down in!

Have fun!

Materials:

- pine cones
- paper plate
- butter knife
- smooth peanut butter
- bird seed
- ribbon or yarn
- scissors

Instructions:

1. Cut a long piece of string or yarn or ribbon to use to hang the bird feeder.
2. Wrap one end of the yarn around the top of the pine cone near the top (about 2-3 rows ...

Here's what you need:

one paper plate

green paint (or basket color you prefer)

construction paper

glue

scissors

craft knife (optional)

cut of ribbon (optional)

Adults, with your craft knife or scissors, cut a semicircle in the paper plate as show in the photo. This will create a "handle" for your basket. Have your child paint the rest of the paper plate. While it is drying, cut out several flowers in different colors. Glue flowers to the inside of the basket "hole" so it looks as though they are ...

Pretzel and M and M Flowers

I thought these were such a fun (and tasty) way to celebrate Spring!!  Julia (my 5 year old) loves to make special treats if we know someone is coming for a visit so Uncle Darrell’s visit from Houston the perfect occasion to try these out!  These are quite simple to make and they are very yummy!

Supplies:

Almond Bark (or you can use white chocolate or any kind of chocolate that will melt)
Round pretzels (The picture shows sticks too but that part ...

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The Pittsburgh Cultural Trust and PNC Broadway Across America – Pittsburgh announce NETworks Presentations, LLC will bring the award-winning worldwide smash hit Broadway musical, Disney’s Beauty and the Beast to Heinz Hall from April 3 through April 8, 2012. This is a presentation of The Pittsburgh Cultural Trust, Pittsburgh Symphony and Broadway Across America.

Disney’s Beauty and the Beast features the animated film’s Academy Award^®-winning score with music by Alan Menken and lyrics by the late Howard Ashman, with additional songs with music by Alan Menken and ...

DOOR PRIZES AND MORE AT THIS YEAR'S HEALTHY FOODS AND WELLNESS EXPO!  SUPPORT THE INITIATIVE OF A LOCAL HIGHSCHOOL SENIOR!

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Bobby Catley of Hopewell High School Service Learning Awarded State Farm Good Neighbor Service-Learning Grant to host “What’s On Your Plate?” Healthy Foods & Wellness Expo

Project culminates on Global Youth Service Day: “What’s On Your Plate?” Healthy Foods & Wellness Expo April 19, 2012 6:00-8:00 PM Hopewell High School 1215 Longvue Avenue Aliquippa, PA 15001 Free Community Outreach Event (Please See Below & Flyer ...

Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre brings ballet’s original romantic comedy to the stage with the story of an unlikely love triangle in Coppélia, onstage with live orchestra April 13-15 at the Benedum Center.

Closing the PBT 2011-12 season on a high note is this beloved family favorite featuring the classical cho- reography of Arthur Saint-Léon and the uplifting score of Léo Delibes.

In a disastrous case of mistaken identity, a mysterious girl glimpsed from the window of Dr. Coppelius’ workshop sparks a lovers’ quarrel between the young village ...

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2012-2013 SEASON SHOWS

WAR HORSE presented by the National Theatre of ...

Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey

presents

DRAGONS

Coming to the Covelli Centre, Youngstown OH

March 30-April 2, 2012

Save on Tickets

Save $6 in ADVANCE with code FAM6

Save $3 DAY OF SHOW with code FAM3

Redeem in person at the Covelli Centre Box Office, online at www.ticketmaster.com or by calling 1-800-745-3000.

 Take the family on a short road trip (just over an hour) to Youngstown, OH  to see the Greatest Show on Earth! !!

Ringling Brothers and Barnum and Bailey Presents DRAGONS is a once in a millennium ...

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Picture this. It is June 20, 2004. A nine-year old boy from Bel Air, Maryland gets onto a bus knowing nobody. He sits on the bus and a man with a Grizzly Adams beard shouts, “Who’s ready to go to West Virginia?” The bus erupts into screams, except for this boy who is trying to figure out what is so great about some camp in West Virginia. That boy was me and I will forever remember that day as the start of a lifelong journey with Camp Tall Timbers ...

Where can you try out kitchen chemistry, explore electricity, probe the science behind music and art, and spend time on a boat or submarine? At Carnegie Science Center’s summer science camps!

No other camp can offer:

 
• a beautiful riverfront site on Pittsburgh’s North Shore  
• roboworld™, the world’s largest permanent robotics exhibit  
• Omnimax movies on the BIGGEST screen ...

 Listed below are some of the GREAT CAMPS that we have available in our Summer Camp Guide 2012.

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Each camp has an article for you to browse that hosts additional information about each camp.