Love Libraries!

Happy National Library Week! There are awesome resources (such as books, online programs, movies), workshops, classes and concerts sponsored by libraries in Pittsburgh. 

How are you celebrating this week of awareness and recognition? What do you love about your libraries?

Spring Flings

We forgot to enjoy annual treats at Rita's last week on the first day of Spring.


Despite many e-mail offers and mailed catologues, our family purchased affordable seed packets at...  Family Dollar (4/$1), Big Lots, Giant Eagle, and Lowe's. 


Already we've planted many seedlings... 

Some of the cooler weather crops were started in our outdoor garden such as lettuce, radishes and beets. Thankfully asparagus, a few melons and mint have returned.

It has been enjoyable with warmer weather to begin using chalk on cement walkways, decking and bricks. Plus blowing bubbles, spin wheels and decorating crafts together are never ending fun!

How have y'all celebrated the beginning of Spring?

Celebrating Black History Month

February is Black History Month. Local libraries, parks and television programs have a lot of options to help our families celebrate and become educated about black history. 
Carnegie Library created a list of children's books that help to create "what a wonderful world." Additionally WQED is airing phenomenal glimpses into Pittsburgh's history. I recently watched Wylie Avenue Days and learned about the development of Wylie Avenue, Hill District, and the intrusion of Mellon Arena. The Hill District hosted several places where musicians thrived. 
There are other events scheduled in the area, so check out the Trib's Listing and events sponsored by PNC, Citiparks' Exhibit: A City Of Rhythm: A Tribute to African American Music in Pittsburgh."


How are you celebrating Black History Month?

Carnegie Museum on Thursdays

Thanks to a generous grant from The Jack Buncher Foundation, there is free admission in February and March at Carnegie Museum of Art & Natural History on Thursdays after 3:30 p.m. 


Have you enjoyed free admission with your family yet? What exhibits did you and your children most enjoy?

Count down to Kid-A-Palooza!

Have y'all marked your calendars, yet? Two and a half more weeks until the 12th Annual Kid-A-Palooza on February 25, 2012. A few of the sponsors are Giant Eagle and 100.7 Star Pittsburgh.


Last year's event was held at the David Lawrence Convention Center in Downtown Pittsburgh.  Yet, no details are available online about the events whereabouts or time frame. I sent an inquiry though the site and have not heard yet. 


I am not sure the variance in ticket prices between Giant Eagle and online.


Hopefully our family will be able to attend and yours too!


Have you attended Kid-A-Palooza in the past... any memories or suggestions to share?