Specialized kiddy photographer!

Did you know one of our very own Momtourage mommies (Danielle) has her own photography business specializing in baby/kid portraits?! She is looking for some new clients and she would like your help! Please take the time to check out her website and take her short survey in order to help her grow her business. And if you're looking to capture your baby's smiles, book your session today!

Momtourage Mommies (and daddies),
As some of you may know, I run a small photography business called Tiny Toes Portraits (amuse me and pretend you've heard of it). I started it back in 2006 but it took a backseat when I started having babies and has been relatively neglected for the past 2.5 years. A month or two ago I decided that I really actively wanted to try to build up my business again but it has not been smooth sailing. I've come to realize that there must be something about my site that is unappealing that I'm not seeing. This is where all of you come in!

Who better to tell me what's wrong (and right) about my site then a bunch of mommies of little ones? So I made up a survey (which is 100% anonymous) of 10 questions. I would REALLY appreciate anybody who is willing to take the time to look at my site and answer the questions. Please be completely honest, even if your opinions aren't particularly nice. I can't fix my site otherwise!

Here is the website:
http://www.tinytoesportraits.com/

And here is the survey:
http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/BFRPX5W

Thank you so much!!

Danielle

Tyke Hikes

Some of you were with us when we did a wonderful Tyke Hike, led by Ms. Lindsey. We hope to do one of these again as an official playdate, but until then, you may want to check out one of her upcoming hikes.

Tuesday, April 05
Tree Buds & Branches Tyke Hike
We will take a leisurely stroll around Schenley Park looking for new leaf buds while checking out the scars from the old buds. Our little Tykes will see the difference between leaf buds and flower buds on different twigs from the Magnolia and Sassafras Tree. After the hike, we will have a snack and draw our own versions of twigs. Cost is $6.00 per member family (up to 4) and $10.00 per non-member family. $3.00 for each additional person. Advance registration is suggested, but walk-ups are most welcome! Register online or call Tyke Hike Leader Lindsay  to register - 412-973-0633. Payment will be collected onsite.
*Weather pending...check the forecast in the am!
Location: Schenley Park, Tyke Hike
Difficulty: Easy
Time: 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Cost: $10.00 non-member / $6.00 member
Organization: Venture Outdoors
Directions: Meet at the Cafe (Visitor Center). Park along Panther Hollow Road & Schenley Drive. Bring quarters!!!

Thursday, April 07, 2011
 Twinkle Twinkle Tyke Hike
Starting at the renovated Wall Garden in Mellon Park, we will learn why there are little "star"s in the garden floor, talk briefly about why stars twinkle and then head off for our nature walk exploring all the beautiful spring flowers and plants in Mellon Park. Cost is $6.00 per member family (up to 4)and $10.00 per non-member family. $3.00 for each additional person. Advance registration is suggested, but walk-ups are most welcome! Register online or call Tyke Hike Leader Lindsay to register - 412-973-0633. Payment will be collected onsite.
Location: Mellon Park, Pittsburgh Center for the Arts parking lot. Bring quarters!!!
Difficulty: Easy
Time: 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Cost: $10.00 non-member / $6.00 member

Please download the risk waiver from the web and bring ready to go!

Call to register for our Easter Egg Tyke Hike Saturday April 16!

See you outside!

Lindsay

http://www.tykehikes.com/

SPRING KIDSTUFF SWAP

@ the Pittsburgh Toy Lending Library

Wednesday, April 6, 7pm-9pm

1. Pack up your children's gently used clothes, toys, shoes, accessories, gear, etc in bags.

2. Bring your bags to the Toy Library between Wednesday, March 30th and Tuesday, April 5th.

3. Pay $5 if you're a volunteer member of the PTLL

Pay $7 if you're a non-volunteer member of the PTLL

Pay $10 if you're a not a member of the PTLL

4. Get a receipt for the number of bags you brought in.

5. Come to the PTLL on Wednesday, April 6, bring your receipt, and get back your now-empty bags that you can fill with new-to-you items! Bring the kids if you'd like, or leave them at home and enjoy the company of other parents.

VOLUNTEER!
They need your help getting the swap items sorted and set up for the day of the swap! It's a fun way to get to know other PTLLers, and a great way to get a sneak peak at the items that will be available through the swap.

Check their website for more details, location, and info.

{And join us there next Wednesday

for a playdate!!}



Winner!!

Congrats to our winner, Kristy C. (a Canadian reader!!), on winning a new Boon Squirt Spoon! Enjoy!!

Giveaway!!! Boon Squirt Spoon!

I don't know if you all are familiar with the Boon Company, but they have so many super fun products with such great designs!

They were kind enough to send me the Boon Squirt Food Dispensing Spoon. What a great product for feeding on the go! Here's their description:

Genius. (There. We said it.)
Squirt isn't just a spoon; it's a revelation.

It takes baby food, removes the jar and the mess, packs it into a single utensil and with one squeeze—boom! You get easy, one-handed feeding. Pop on the cap to seal food on-the-go.

Caution: May cause gobbling and an uncontrollable appreciation for anything delicious.

So.....one lucky winner is going to get their very own Squirt Spoon!

To enter: (3 comments equals 3 chances to win!)
1) leave a comment stating any Boon products that you have tried.
For a second entry:
2) "like" us on facebook here and leave a comment stating you did so (but here on this post, not on fb!). Or, if you are already a fb fan, leave a comment stating that you are!
For a third entry:
3) Become a follower of our blog and leave a comment stating you are. Or, if you already follow, leave a comment stating you are a follower.

Check out Boon here:
Boon News blog: www.booninc.com/blog
Boon’s Facebook Fan page: www.facebook.com/booninc
Follow Boon on Twitter: www.twitter.com/booninc

Contest entrys are open until Tuesday, March 22nd at noon.

Good Luck!

New Pittsburgh Children's Consignment Shop

NOW ACCEPTING CONSIGNORS

CALL TODAY FOR YOUR APPOINTMENT (412) 254-8198 OR EMAIL littleonesccb@yahoo.com.

New location at 1106 Castle Shannon Blvd. Castle Shannon, PA 15234.

Opening Mid March

* Out grown clothes your child hardly wore
* No longer using that baby item
* Barely used baby and kids items taking up space in your home?

Consignors- "Don't waste time on craigslist trying to post each item hoping for a response and then having to deal with inquiries, spam mail and having a stranger to your home to pick up stuff or not even show up! Your time is valuable and best spent with your family."

Shoppers- "Don't pay retail pricing for items your kids will wear only once or twice. Don't buy that full price toy only to bring it home and find out they are not really interested. Or why buy that $150 piece of baby equipment that your baby will use only a month or two."

Now Accepting Consignors-

Call today (412) 254-8198 to schedule your drop off appointment

Little Ones Consignment Boutique offers like new baby and childrens clothing to size 12. Baby Gear such as walkers, pack and plays, exersaucers. Toys, books and much, much more.
Convenient location and ample free parking.
CASH ONLY ACCEPTED.

See their website here.

family fun!

Event: St. Patrick’s Day Family Fun at Fifth Avenue Place

Location: Fifth Avenue Place, 120 Fifth Avenue, Downtown, Pittsburgh, PA

Date: Saturday, March 12, 2011

Time: 11am until 2pm

Cost: Free

After the St. Patrick’s Day Parade, Fifth Avenue Place will be hosting a day of family fun, featuring face painting, games, crafts & much more. The Children’s Museum will be leading irish crafts too. For more information, please visit the Fifth Avenue Place website.

 
 
Thanks, LivingPittsburgh!