I must admit, we are lucky. Even in my strip mall hell of a hometown, we have access to some terrific small businesses, especially toy stores. Within a 1/2 hour drive there’s always been Pun’s in Bryn Mawr, and a few Lucky Ducks scattered about too. Learning Express is a […]
I could very well launch into my coverage of The Arden’s Pinocchio the same way I kicked off my review of the Olde City theater’s production of Cinderella last year: excitement levels were not sky high. The obvious second sentence would then be: I am again an idiot for ever […]
I scoured the entire Science Festival calender, searching through all 12 days worth of activities and events, to come up with this: your family’s definitive guide to the 2013 Philadelphia Science Festival. Head on over to Philly Kids Thing now to read about scientific fun at a Phillies game, how […]
Okay, so much of my “Philly Local” stuff is appearing on Philly Kids Thing first these days. What can I say, I like that site and my cat’s gotta eat! April is going to be a terrific month for all-ages music in the city, and it all starts this Saturday […]
Yes, it is hotter on average there. But being from SE PA, I have experienced enough 95/95 heat/humidity days to not be afraid. Plus, on the gulf coast beaches, it always feels beautiful, breezy, and perfect.The 85 degree clean water doesn’t hurt either. Over on Philly Kids Thing, I make […]
We can’t be there. And that sucks eggs. Because SteveSongs was one of the first kindie musicians we discovered 6+ years ago and one of the only we’ve NEVER seen live. Crazy, I know. But you and your kids can be in the crowd for PBS Kids’ Mr. Steve (although […]
Can I be totally honest with you for a minute? I am having an absolute ball writing for the new Philly parenting and event website, Philly Kids Thing. My first piece for them, covering three brilliant Valentine’s Day / Weekend itineraries in the city sans children, gave me the chance […]
You know, I almost started to wonder about where I actually live. I’ve been so fortunate to have written for a number of publications and websites with deep roots in New York City, that I often find myself wishing my roots were there as well. Finally though, a Philly-based site […]
