Kids Bowl Free for the Summer!!!

We've done this for a few summers in a row & it is always a fun activity to do and its free!
Select bowling centers and schools around the country are participating in the first ever “Kids Bowl Free” program. This program is designed by bowling centers to give back to the community and provide a safe, secure, and fun way for kids to spend time this summer.

Kids Bowl Free

Toy Story 3 & Makin Music at Thornbury Park

Friday Movie at the Park, August 26. Educate and enrich the children with a Makin’ Music concert (6:00pm) in the pavilion. Then bring the kids over to the field and laugh with all the classic toys in Toy Story 3! (Dusk) Refreshments provided.

Go to HERE for more info!

Giggle Gang Presents "Sun-shiney Day!"

10:30AM

08/18/11 

The details are messed up, but when I called they said craft time! 

Giggle Gang

10 Fun Activities to do with your kids!

I don't know about you, but my kids are officially done with camp for the summer. Part of me LOVES this time of year because we can all relax & just enjoy the rest of the summer....the other part of me knows, that they will be fighting like cats & dogs in T-minus 3 days...if that! So while I'm racking my brain to figure out what to do with my kids, I thought I'd share a few activities that they love.

1. Paint. I'm sure you may have read that I hate all crafts, I especially hate crafts with paint & glitter. So one random morning I'll take both the kiddos outside to paint. We don't just paint on paper either, we grab stick, rocks, shells, leaves, etc. to make the paining even more fun.

2. Mud pies~I'm sure you know how this works.

3. $1 movies are still going on at Regal. Click HERE for all the info!

4. We head to the library. Our library has a small play area with a house & puzzles and of course tons of books. It's a nice way to get out of the house & not spend a dime!

5. We head down to the creek! We live near an arboretum with a creek going right through it. I am certain that one day my children will say throwing rocks in the creek was one of their greatest childhood memories.

6. Linvilla Orchards. We buy a bag of old produce to feed the animals and then play on the playground.

7. Check out one of the free concerts at Rose Tree Park.

8. Lay on a blanket and watch the clouds/stars. I don't think anyone does this anymore...kids are always watching tv, playing a game, etc. Not just hanging out and doing a whole lot of nothing!

9. Check out a different playground. It doesn't have to be one you have never been too, just one you don't often go too.

10. If you're looking for a beach day, keep in mind that Sea Isle has FREE beach days on Wednesday! Any other day of the week, kids under 12 are free. Info HERE.

Keep adding to the list. What do you do with your kids for the rest of the summer?!

Upper Darby Summer Stage

Upper Darby Summer Stage shows are held in the Upper Darby Performing Arts Center, a modern air-conditioned theater just minutes from Center City and the Main Line. Parking is free! Our Children’s Theater series features one-hour musicals recommended for ages 4 and up – with free babysitting offered for those who are too young to enjoy the show quietly.

2011 Shows you can still catch include:
Rugrats Jul 27-Jul 29
The Secret Garden Aug 3-Aug 5
The Dinosaur Musical Aug 10-Aug 12

Go to Upper Darby Summer Stage for the information and to order tickets

Community Arts Center~Free Concerts

I'm so glad I stopped by the library today...
The Community Arts Center Summer Concert Series
July 29 ~ Roots music of SONOMA SOUND

Bring a blanket or lawn chair and join us for Friday evenings of soul-stirring, foot-stomping, hand-clapping music under the stars. Concerts begin at 7:00 pm. In case of rain, concerts will be held indoors in the Duke Gallery at the CAC.
414 Plush Mill Road • Wallingford, PA 19086 • 610.566.1713

Check out The Community Arts Center for information about this great organization so close to home!

Sprout Summer Camp

All Borders events have been canceled due to store closings. 

Sprout Summer camp is coming to Borders! Get crafty on July 30th at 2 pm with us. Best for kids ages 2 to 8.

Check out Borders for all the details.

While you're there, sign up for the free summer reading program! Check out Borders for all the details.

Community Arts Center~Free Summer Concert

I'm so glad I stopped by the library today...
The Community Arts Center Summer Concert Series
July 22 ~ Swinging sounds of FLYING HOME

Bring a blanket or lawn chair and join us for Friday evenings of soul-stirring, foot-stomping, hand-clapping music under the stars. Concerts begin at 7:00 pm. In case of rain, concerts will be held indoors in the Duke Gallery at the CAC.
414 Plush Mill Road • Wallingford, PA 19086 • 610.566.1713

Check out The Community Arts Center for information about this great organization so close to home!

Sprout Summer Camp

Sprout Summer camp is coming to Borders! Get up and Get Moving with Sprout on July 16th at 2pm ! Best for ages 2 to 8.

Check out Borders for all the details.

While you're there, sign up for the free summer reading program! Check out Borders for all the details.

Free Smurfs Activity at Buid-a-Bear

Build A Bear Workshop Springfield Mall presents:
FREE Smurfs activity hour- Friday July 29th 2pm
Join us at Build a Bear Workshop for story and a craft! In honor of The Smurfs coming to the Workshop, and hitting the movie theaters, we are going to tell a story about the little blue guys and than do a fun craft! This activity is good for ages 3 and up, but parents MUST be stay with the children. This event is FREE, but you have to RSVP- as space is limited!To RSVP- call us at: 610-544-7727 or emial us: springfieldm@buildabear.com . Springfield Mall- Springfield, Pa location ONLY!

Community Arts Center~Free Summer Concert

The Community Arts Center summer concert series
July 15 ~ Latin Jazz of KAREN RODRIQUEZ

Bring a blanket or lawn chair and join us for Friday evenings of soul-stirring, foot-stomping, hand-clapping music under the stars. Concerts begin at 7:00 pm. In case of rain, concerts will be held indoors in the Duke Gallery at the CAC.
414 Plush Mill Road • Wallingford, PA 19086 • 610.566.1713

Check out The Community Arts Center for information about this great organization so close to home!

Community Arts Center~Free Summer Concert Series.

I'm so glad I stopped by the library today...
The Community Arts Center Summer Concert Series
~July 8 ~ The flamenco of TRES COMPADRES

Bring a blanket or lawn chair and join us for Friday evenings of soul-stirring, foot-stomping, hand-clapping music under the stars. Concerts begin at 7:00 pm. In case of rain, concerts will be held indoors in the Duke Gallery at the CAC.
414 Plush Mill Road • Wallingford, PA 19086 • 610.566.1713

Check out The Community Arts Center for information about this great organization so close to home!

Giggle Gang presents "The Franklin Institute's Traveling Science Show"

Giggle Gang presents "Rainbow Magic" 10:30AM at the Springfield Mall July 7, 2011.

The Franklin Institute is coming back to Giggle Gang! Get ready to learn all about the magic of lighting and some silly shadow tricks.
Check out the Sprinfield Mall for info.

Craft at Michaels-Today, 11 am-2 pm

06/28/2011
11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m

This is a craft I would do, because its not at MY house!

Passport to Fun BAHAMAS Tropical Can Hug & Flower Lei Make-It Take-It
with purchase of can hug. Show your island spirit. Create a fanciful flower lei and festive tropical can hug. While supplies last. Ages 3 and up.


Click HERE for more info.

Movie Under the Stars: Karate Kid

Date: Friday, June 24th

Time: Approx. 8:30 pm

Location: Swarthmore Borough Hall Lawn, Park Avenue, Swarthmore

Bring a blanket or chairs and enjoy the newest Karate Kid film with Jaden Smith. Free pop corn, beverages $1. Canceled by rain!

Scheduling the Summer

I'm sure to some, the title scheduling the summer is an oxymoron, so please just hear me out!

There are probably 1 million studies that tell us our children THRIVE on structure, but I would guess the vast majority of parents, do not structure the day with their children.  I am one of those parents, my kids wake up whenever, eat whenever, etc.  I have no structure, until now!  In an effort to organize my life, I'm trying to work up a schedule for my kids.

I did a schedule with pictures for my 3.5 year old and because my 7.5 year old can read, she has a spread sheet.  I put in hours of pool time everyday, camp, chores & tv time.  I also added in time to read & do the work that was sent home from school to keep my daughter "fresh" in math.  I also scheduled some unstructured play time...which sounds funny to me, but I did it anyway. 

I explained to my kids that the schedule can change in case it rains or we go out of town, but they're expected to stay on schedule as much as possible.  They both have chores to do and they will be rewarded with tv time & going to the pool.  If they choose not to complete a chore, they lose privileges until the chore is completed.

I'm really hoping this schedule works & that the kids don't fight me too much...but we will see and of course, I'll let you know how it goes! 

Let me know what you think...do you schedule the day or not?

Steve Pullara & His Cool Beans Band

Great free concerts all summer long. Bring blankets or chairs and you can bring your own food or buy something at the concession stand. This weeks concert is a great one for the kids. 

Steve Pullara & His Cool Beans Band

at Rose Tree Park

Saturday June 18th

at 7:30 pm

Check out Rose Tree Summer Concerts.

Cars 2 Movie Event

Kids ages 3 to 8 are invited to join the party!
June 18, 2011 2:00 PM

Star racecar Lightning McQueen and the incomparable tow truck Mater take their friendship to exciting new places when they head overseas to compete in the first-ever World Grand Prix. But the road to the championship is filled with plenty of potholes, detours and hilarious surprises when Mater gets caught up in an intriguing adventure of his own. Call the store for event details.

Local Borders Participating:Springfield, Glen Mills, Wynnewood, Bryn Mawr

Check out Borders for all the details.

While you're there, sign up for the free summer reading program! Check out Borders for all the details.

Philadelphia Zoo – Summer Break Teacher Pass Program

This pass is available to certified/licensed preK-12 classroom teachers, principals and assistant principals who work in public, private and charter schools. The pass is good for your individual free admission, Mondays through Fridays, between June 15 and August 31, 2011. You can use the pass to visit the Zoo multiple times during this period. You must bring BOTH a valid pass and your teacher ID, union card or school district pay stub each time you visit the Zoo. The registration period runs through June 24, 2011

Click HERE for more info.

Free Admission to the National Parks

America’s Best Idea – the national parks – gets even better this year with several fee-free days at more than 100 national parks that usually charge entrance fees.

June 21, 2011(First Day of Summer)
Check out National Park Service find a participating park near you!