Tea Collection - sale!

The Tea Collection has its semi-annual sale going on now!

 

Check their sale section for the best deals!

Babylegs Clearance Sale!

BabyLegs is having it's Winter Clearance sale!

They're selling everything on the site for 75% off of $75 or more!

 75% off $75 or more sale!
 Customer must have $75 in merchandise BEFORE discount for code to apply.

FREE Shipping on orders $30 or more after discount.

Just add $75 worth of merchandise to your cart and then add code JOLLY75 which will bring your total down to under $20!! This is an awesome price

Need it by Christmas? Order by 12:00pm PST on 12/21 for 2-Day or 12/22 for Overnight.
Starts 12/20/11 and ends 12/28/11
Coupon code: JOLLY75
Hurry, items are selling out quickly at Babylegs.com! 

Check out Grill Charms

Still looking for that illusive gift?

Check out Grill Charms for every guy in your life!

Orders placed by 12/20 are promised to arrive in time!

I have come across one of the hottest (literally!) most unique holiday gifts of the season. This product was recently featured on ABC's prime time reality TV show Shark Tank as well as the June/July Grilling Issue of Everyday with Rachael Ray. A mom entrepreneur invented this stocking stuffer and grilling innovation after a very spicy light bulb moment during a dinner party she hosted went terribly wrong and she wound up with spicy food instead of her mild.Grill Charms™ offer an entirely new concept in outdoor entertaining. Grill Charms™ are dime-sized solid stainless steel charms that are placed in food BEFORE grilling. The serrated stem holds the charm in securely while flipping, moving and grilling food like the Grill Master normally does. Grill Charm™ food prior to cooking to distinguish spices and flavors, steak temperatures, or to avoid health or allergy issues. They stay in before, during and after grilling so when dinner comes to the table, simply look for your Grill Charm, and everyone knows which one is theirs.

There are four "hot" collections to choose from this holiday season.

 

PirateFest

Ok, we might not have the best team in the league,

but hey, they're still our team! 

Plus, the tickets are affordable, the stadium view is one of the best in the country, and who doesn't love a good 'ole baseball game?! Let's Go Bucs!

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 22nd Annual PirateFest

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David L Lawrence Convention Center, 1000 Ft. Duquesne Blvd., Pittsburgh
  Saturday & Sunday, December 17-18, 2011
 Saturday from 10am until 7pm, Sunday from noon until 5pm.
Cost: $12 for adults, $4 for kids 14 and younger.
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Any fan who donates blood for their blood drive receives free admission.
  Enjoy this family friendly interactive baseball carnival, featuring free autographs from Pirates players, youth baseball clinics, games & contests, a rock climbing wall, inflatables, and much more.

Adult admission $12 and kids 14 and under are just $4.

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Visit the PirateFest website for additional information.

Hartwood Acres Celebration of Lights

 Enjoy a spectacular 3.2 mile stretch of twinkling holiday displays through Hartwoood Acres Park in the North Hills, all leading up to the beautifully illuminated Hartwood Mansion!

More than 2 million lights and over 400 displays ranging from 3 to 40 feet tall are used to create this dazzling spectacle. This is definitely an event you don’t want to miss!

The Celebration is open every day through January 8, 2012 (including holidays) from 6:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m Sunday through Thursday, and until 11:00 p.m on Friday and Saturday.

A suggested donation of $12 per car.

Hartwood Acres
200 Hartwood Acres
Pittsburgh, PA (North Hills) 15238

Zinc Door

Are you ready to obsess over new home decor?
Layla Grayce has launched a fabulous new website Zinc Door which features modern yet livable decor perfect for any space. I love everything on their site but below are a few of my absolute favorites.

The Lazy Susan German Royal Mirror would be an amazing addition to any room. Hang it above a hallway accent table or in the dining room. This mirror, inspired by a masterpiece of art, is sure to bring elegance to any space.
A silver finish leaves a vintage touch to the Blythe Glass Decanters Set by Arteriors. This set of four bottles recalls the glamour of a design era past. These decorative decanters combine a timeless, traditional look with urban class.
Add a distinctive touch to your workspace with the Malibu Loft Vertical Bookcase. Showcase your favorite books or trinkets in this asymmetrical bookcase that's sure to turn heads and complement every space!

Fun on the water...........

Holiday fun with The Gateway Clipper Fleet!

SANTA FUN CRUISE

Enjoy a two hour river boat cruise with all of your favorite holiday music by our very own DJ! Visit with Santa and dance with one of our many holiday characters! Each child will receive a small gift- you can even get a photo with Santa! *Enjoy 10% off by visiting our website @www.gatewayclipper.com Ticket Price: Adult $16.50 Child $9.50 Link for More Information

HOLIDAY LUNCHEON CRUISE

Come aboard for a festive afternoon of holiday cheer on the three rivers! Enjoy live music featuring all your favorite holiday hits! Sailing select days this month- Ticket Price: Adult $30.95 Child $14.00 Link for More Information

HOLIDAY CAPTAINS DINNER DANCE CRUISE

Our signature event, the Captains Dinner Dance Cruise is an elegant night out on the water. Enjoy our mouth watering buffet complete with holiday music. Sailing weekends in December- Ticket Price: Adult $ 43.95 Child $19.95 Link for More Information

Lot 26 Studio - Holiday Sale

Looking to add the final touches to your Holiday decorating? Well look no further because Lot 26 Studio is offering 20% off all items with promo code SNOW20.

Here are some of my absolute favorite Holiday decorating ideas:

There is nothing like like the holidays to bring out that nostalgic feeling. The Glitter Vintage Greetings will be sure to brighten and warm any room.

The kids in your life will love helping you put up the Mirrored Candy Canes. Which are sure to be a "sweet" addition. Bring the beauty of winter indoors with the Cardinals & Branches decal. Lot 26 also carries fabulous Hannukah decorations. Celebrate the Festival of Lights in a fun new way with adhesive wall decals. Don't miss out on this fantastic sale! Happy Shopping!

Layla Grace sale

Layla Grayce is offering 10% off all cozy and cuddly gifts with coupon code COZYGIFTS valid through 12/25! Find a gift for everyone on your list.

 

Give the gift of warmth with the Barefoot Dreams Throw Blanket.  Oprah selected it as one of her items for her "Favorite Things Show." The Little Plush Giraffe makes the best animal friend. "Little G" is so soft and cuddly and is sure to make bedtime so much fun! Looking to treat yourself to a nice gift? I love the Charlotte Tarantola Monroe Camel Cardigan! It is designed with such an elegance it makes it the perfect choice for any occasion. Happy Shopping!

Holiday fun around the 'Burgh

Soergel Orchard’s Snowflake Festival!

Soergel Orchards, 2573 Brandt School Rd, Wexford, PA 15090.

Friday, December 2, 6pm until 9pm. Free!

 Enjoy this free holiday festival at Soergel Orchards, featuring horse drawn carriage rides, gourmet food sampling, Amish donuts, an ice carver, train rides, a bonfire, wine tasting, a wood carver, kids toys & activities, and visit with Santa! What a fun holiday activity!

http://www.soergels.com/holiday.html

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Free Pictures with Santa in the Strip

Take your own pictures of the kiddos with Santa this year! Bring your camera and get ready to snap away… for FREE!

You can take free pictures with Santa in the Strip this holiday season. On Saturday, December 3 and Sunday, December 18 from 10:30am until 1pm, Santa will start at the Pittsburgh Public Market until 11:30am, and then make his way to the Strip District.

 Pittsburgh Public Market

Pittsburgh Produce Terminal on Smallman Street (around 17th Street)
Pittsburgh, PA 15222
412-281-4505

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 Santa Parade in Sewickley

Saturday, December 3, 10:30am until 11:30am

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The Antarctic Express at Fifth Avenue Place

  Fifth Avenue Place, 120 Fifth Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15212
 Saturday, December 3, 2011
 11:00am until 2pm
 Free!
 Switch things up and enjoy a frosty journey to “South” Pole for icy crafts and cool activities!

Meet live  penguins from the Pittsburgh Aviary and learn about their chilly lives. Create an Ice Painting and Penguin Ponds with the Children’s Museum of Pittsburgh. Please visit Fifth Avenue Place’s website for all the details.

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Need even more ideas?

Check out a complete listing at livingpittsburgh.com!

Tiny Prints Christmas Cards

Still looking for the perfect Holiday card?
Well be sure to check out the beautiful ones at TinyPrints!

I love these adorable circle cards!

Go here and on the left side bar click on "card formats" and then "circle cards".

Happy Holidays from my family to yours!

Cyber Monday - Melissa & Doug






Christmas shopping with FREE shipping!

Only a few more days to take advantage of free shipping!

The Land of Nod

{an adorable kids company owned by Crate & Barrel}

is offering FREE shipping on ALL of these items!!

Head to their site and click on All Free Shipping to see everything they're shipping for free!

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My son would love one of these zippy cars with the

ingenius handle design. :)

the perfect gift for grandma & grandpa

this should keep a toddler occupied for a bit! 

Little Miss Sunshine or Chatterbox or Giggles or Trouble.......

take your pick, only $3.99 each!

perfect for little hands

and no piles of peeled parper left behind! :)

 Soft, crumble-free clay is all natural and washable. Colored with turmeric, carmine and spinach, and scented with strawberry, lemon and lime.

• Contains soy and wheat
• Made of flour, water, salt, soybean oil, cream of tartar, natural glycerin, natural scent extracts, natural colors (turmeric, carmine and spinach) and calcium propionate
• No chemical dyes or additives

teaching time

only $3.95! 

also only $3.95 for this shapes & shadows flashlight fun! 

it's just too cute.  

I do have a softness in my heart for textiles.....these next ones take the cake!

Nod chairs, perfect reading nooks.  

mister 'stache could not be more handsome.  

awesome neutral baby bedding.

lovin' the rosettes.  

they call these "judy garlands". nice. :)

And that rounds out some of my faves!

Go take advantage of that free shipping, only through the month of November!

*These are affiliate links. Making purchases through these links help keep the Pgh Momtourage going. Thank you for your support!

Mixbook - Cyber Monday Sale

Save up to 50% off at Mixbook!
Use code: CYBERSALE11

Expires November 30th, 2011
Get ready for Mixbook's Cyber Monday extravaganza!From now through Wednesday, November 30th, save up to 50% on select products at Mixbook! Use those great Thanksgiving pictures to create stellar photo books for your family, or save huge amounts on our Holiday Cards for you last minute shoppers. Hurry on over to Mixbook.com to take advantage of their BIGGEST sale of the season!

Restrictions: This offer cannot be combined with other coupons, vouchers, Groupons, or applied after an order has been placed. Shipping not included. Discount will vary depending on specific product ordered.

Cyber Monday - BabyLegs

Cyber Monday Sale!
BabyLegs is doing Cyber Packs again this year!

They'll have SuperSoft (always a fave), newborn, classics, and more!
When: Monday November 28, 2011 at 12:01am EST
Where: babylegs.com
Advance Sale: Facebook Fans get the sale on Friday, November 25th and BabyLegs VIP get it on November 24th!
Become a fan: www.facebook.com/babylegs
Become a VIP: www.babylegs.com/VIP/ VIP's also get FREE shipping on Cyber Packs!

I love BabyLegs!

They're perfect for a special baby gift and also for layering in the winter. And besides that, they're just stinkin' cute! :)

Shop here!

Tea Collection Sale!

Ready or not the Holiday season is upon us! One of my favorite places to shop for kids’ clothes is Tea Collection! Tea Collection will be having a special Black Friday sale featuring $15 dresses for girls and $15 pants for boys valid 11/25 through 11/27. Here are some of my absolute favorite gift ideas:

For girls, I love the Pinata Stripe Dress or the Playa Plaid dress on sale for $24.50!

The Ticking Stripe Pant for boys is definitely a staple item for any outfit. These stylish striped pants are 100% cotton, machine washable! Keep children dreaming with Little Citizens Pajamas.

 

This adorable pj set is inspired by Mexico's famous Arbol del Tule. Not only are these pj's adorable but proceeds from your sale will benefit the Global Fund for Children and their work advancing the dignity of children around the world. I also love the Art To Go Deluxe Set. This is the perfect gift for the little artist whose creativity won't be contained--even on the road! Let their imaginations run wild!

Happy Shopping!

FoodDrive 2011: report

Thank you to all those who helped participate in our FoodDrive 2011!

We were partnering with the Portlock family whose goal was to bring in 100 lbs. of food.

I am happy to announce that the food collection from the Momtourage alone was 115 lbs. of food!! Together with the other food they collected + monetary donations, they were able to raise over 200% of their goal!

So awesome work for everyone's contributions and a huge thank you to Joy for putting this initiative together.

May the families that receive the food be blessed.

If you would still like to contribute, you can find links here to do so.

winners!

Happy to announce some of our recent giveaway winners!

Congrats to Kristen A. who was the winner of the NoseFrida Snotsucker

and

Deb B. who was the winner of 4 tickets to the Harlem Globetrotters!

Join us on our facebook page beginning on Monday for another opportunity to win 4 more tickets to see the Harlem Globetrotters!!

Lot26 sale!

Tis the season to be jolly... and SHOP! Lot 26 Studio is offering 26% off all items valid 11/25 through 11/28 with promo code THX26. Here are some of my absolute favorite gift ideas:

Give the gift of inspriation! The Dream Imagine Believe Create wall decal is perfect for every room! Plus, it’s so easy to put up—just peel and stick! Looking for a gift for your child's teacher? The Mirrored Alphabet decal is an easy way to decorate any classroom! Entertain the sports fanatic with a sports canvas from their favorite team! Lot 26 Studio sports canvases include stadiums, logos, and player designs.

You're sure to find a gift for everyone on your list this holiday season with Lot 26 Studio! Enjoy!