Teacher appreciation week is upcoming and as a former teacher I must tell you how important this week is.  While you should be offering daily support, appreciation and cheers for those educators who deserve such accolades it is a SUPER DUPER special week that we totally enjoy revelling in.  Who DOESN'T like to be recognized for their hard work?  

This is the week ...

Do you know of a local family who has organized a fundraising benefit or blood drive or wash the dog drive?

Do you know of a non-profit organization that helps the community that we should know about?

THEN TELL US!  We have over 7,000 readers and we want to educate and inform everyone about community efforts to help those in need!  Email [email protected] with information. 

We are all in this crazy game of life together and we want to be there for YOU!

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Please join us for a

Spaghetti Dinner to Benefit

JJ Abbott

May 12, 2012 from 4pm to 8pm

Clinton United Presbyterian Church, Clinton, PA

JJ was diagnosed with a Chiari Malformation on February 9, 2012.  He underwent surgery on April 6, 2012 to create space to allow his brain to develop uninhibited and to ease symptoms. The benefit is to provide assistance to the Abbott family with medical bills and related expenses.

Dinner will include Spaghetti, Salad, Bread, Drink and Dessert

Adults - $10 ~ Under 10 - $5 ~ Under 5 - Free

Chinese ...

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PITTSBURGH MUSICAL THEATER
ANNOUNCES LEGALLY BLONDE AT THE BYHAM THEATER

Performance Dates:

  Legally Blonde:  

May 3 – May 13, 2012                 

Byham Theater
           
 

 
Legally Blonde, college sweetheart and homecoming queen, Elle Woods doesn't take no for an answer. So when her boyfriend dumps her for someone serious, Elle puts down the credit card, hits the books and heads for Harvard Law School! Based on the hit movie of the same name, Legally Blonde The Musical is the award-winning Broadway sensation that's an all singing, all dancing, feel good musical ...

Pittsburgh CLO is proud to announce the cast for the Pittsburgh premiere of original comedy sensation Girls Only – The Secret Comedy of Women, which will run May 23 through September 2 at the CLO Cabaret. Tickets start at $34.75 and are available at CLOCabaret.com, by calling 412-456-6666 or visiting the Box Office at Theater Square.

Cast and Creative Team (in alphabetical order)

Theo Allyn (Cast July 6-September 2) makes her CLO Cabaret debut. She was last seen at City Theatre in Kim Rosenstock’s Tigers Be Still, directed ...

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Rolling Transaction? What on earth is that?

I hear that question frequently. “Rolling Transaction?” “I don’t think I could do that.”

Most people already do rolling transactions, but aren’t realizing they are doing it.  It’s a multiple transactions on your purchases at one time, but using the rewards you get from each transaction on the next one to help you save the most money on your trip.

I’ll be honest. The first time I saw my friend and coupon shopping buddy do a rolling transaction, it ...

A couple of months ago I started taking an adult karate class at Imperial Dragon Tang Soo Do.  Mostly because I am turning 40 and decided it would be a great time to pick up a highly physical sport with my less than highly physically fit body.  Why didn't I see the break in the logic on that one?

I know you are on the edge of your seats wondering how it's been going!

I am here to tell you that I LOVE IT!!!!!

I still can't ...

THREE RIVERS PAINTBALL & AIRSOFT
IS WESTERN PENNSYLVANIA'S LARGEST PAINTBALL FACILITY OWNED AND OPERATED SINCE 1984!

Airsoft is a recreational activity in which participants launch spherical plastic projectiles at each other via spring, electric, or compressed-gas powered replica/toy firearms.

Airsoft is a sport in the same way that paintball is, however it is generally a little more diverse. Airsoft revolves around firing a projectile at an opponent in order to eliminate them from game-play in some fashion. Unlike paintball, where hits are clearly visible, airsoft bbs are non-marking. Due ...

Success = Having Faith J

Having 1% doubt or having 100% doubt, there is no difference. When doubt lies in one’s mind nothing will be achieved. The mind is the most powerful force in the universe. There is no getting past the law of attraction. You will become what you think”...--James Vito

The Comfort Zone
Author Unknown

I used to have a comfort zone where I knew I couldn’t fail;
The same four walls of busy work were really more like a jail.

I longed so much to ...

Have you checked out Texas Monkey Boutique and all the adorable accessories, outfits, tutus, and more that they have to offer?  Texas Monkey Boutique is glamorizing, mesmerizing, and accessorizing your lil monkey one adorable bow at a time.   This boutique is run by fellow Momma and Macaroni Kid Texas publisher, Shayna! 

After opening up shop after having her own little monkey, Shayna has kept true to her desire for her store, providing high end boutique quality items but at reasonable resale type prices. She is known for her Ultimate Texas ...

If you are looking to connect with a local church that embraces family and practices heartfelt worship then please consider Freedom Fellowship Church of Pittsburgh.

Located in Carnegie, PA Freedom Fellowship offers Sunday services filled with inspiration no matter where you are in your spiritual journey. At Freedom Fellowship you will find the opportunity to make Biblical concepts relevant and applicable to YOUR everyday life.

Freedom Fellowship offers Children's Ministry and Nursery Services during Sunday services at 10:00 a.m. All children's programs focus on age appropriate ...

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Cinco de Mayo is Spanish for the fifth of May and remembers the day in 1862 when Mexico's army had an unlikely victory over the French.  Ironically, the holiday is not widely celebrated in Mexico...but we sure enjoy it here!  This cookie is a tasty and easy way to celebrate.  Olé.

What you need:

Refrigerated Sugar Cookie dough (we use the kind in a tube...but you could use your own dough and cut them into circles)
Multi-colored Non-pareils
Frosting
Gum Drops

To make:

Bake cookies as directed ...

I love when my office mate comes into work and says these magical words, “I have something you have got to try”. This means she is about to tell me the recipe for some kind of Mexican goodness that her family dines on at home. She must know me pretty well, because the ones that she shares with me are always simple. I have requested that neither of us ever have to change offices for this reason alone!

Fried bananas are possibly one of the best 2-ingredient snacks that I ...

Want to get a little more life out of those most-loved yet way-too-small shirts? Make 'em into reusable tote bags! Trust me when I tell you this is E.A.S.Y. I'm not exaggerating when I say that I have not used my sewing machine for over 6 years, when I made curtains for my first baby's room. So if I can do this, so can you. :o)

You will need:

• T-shirt
• scissors
• sewing machine (you *could* sew by hand...)

What you do:

1. Cut off the arms ...

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* this serves only as a guide to Pittsburgh opportunities for families and not a personal recommendation from Macaroni Kid. 

 Enjoy!

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Winchester Thurston Summer Camp Rocks!

We are so excited to share the 2012 line-up of unique and smart summer camp programs that have been created for campers ages 3 - 17 at WT’s North Hills and City Campuses. Campers can choose from an array of options in adventure and play, sports and physical fitness, creative and visual arts, and academics.

Our 2012 Line- UP! All programs are designed and taught by WT’s faculty and education partners.

North Hills Campus Programs for campers age 3-13:

We’re offering more than ...

Sewickley Academy’s Summer Programs welcome students from all schools to participate in a creative and challenging academic program, art workshops, and sports camps. Each program is age-appropriate, as indicated by the grade a student will enter in the fall of 2012 or by the current age of the child.

This year, Sewickley Academy's Summer Programs include 11 new offerings, more full-day options, and $10 discount per course on registrations paid by May 21!

Programs include early childhood creative play groups and academic, arts and athletic camps in mathematics ...

NORTH FAYETTE SUMMER PLAYGROUND

Who:Boys and Girls ages 6 to 12

What:weekly themes, field trips, special events, arts &

crafts, music, games, movies, weekly swimming at Hankey Farms, Mud Decathlon and more

Where:North Fayette Community Park

Valenti Pavilion (behind Municipal Bldg.)

(in case of rain campers report or are transported to theNorth Fayette Community Center)

When:June 7th– August 17th 7 am– 6pm

(check for updates as to West Allegheny make-up days)

Fees: One Child Full Time Resident Rate (4/5 days per wk.)$135/wk; non-res- ...

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

To visit our guide please click here.  

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