Seasons, Holidays + Special Days

  Each year, as the holiday season draws near, parents begin their search for the perfect gift for their child. This year, I have a winner! I was able to give my three year old an incredible gift: A Strider...

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‘Tis the season to get all cozied up next to the fire with the whole family, drinking some hot cocoa and sitting under a beautifully lit Christmas Tree.  Lucky for us, Pittsburgh gives us many options to choose from...

Lent:  A 40-day period penitence and fasting. I will once again be participating in this practice for religious reasons, but am a believer that regardless of your spiritual beliefs – this act of fasting can be a beneficial act for...

There's no doubt that The Elf on the Shelf has quickly become one of the most popular Christmas traditions for families with young children! I was anti-Elf for years, but I now consider myself an Elf on the Shelf...

Greeting cards have all been sent. The Christmas rush is through. But I still have one wish to make… A special one for you. Who am I kidding? This is my first holiday season with a busy toddler. Time and energy...

It's that holly jolly season and it's time to find all the activities you can pack into the month between Thanksgiving and New Years. Pittsburgh is a wonderful spot for the holidays and there are so many other places...

‘Tis the season to get all cozied up next to the fire with the whole family, drinking some hot cocoa and sitting under a beautifully lit Christmas Tree.  Lucky for us, Pittsburgh gives us many options to choose from...

Winter is winding down and before the Lent season is upon us it is the perfect time to party. That’s right everyone, it is time for Mardi Gras (Fat Tuesday)! The day before Ash Wednesday is a time to go...

Does the month of December feel like it just snuck up on you this year? Me too! Thanksgiving was later in the month than normal, and as a result the holiday season felt like it came crashing in without...