Wednesday, May 16, 2012

Parents Night Out, Kids Night In at The Center on Central - Win it Wednesday

24 W. Central Avenue Paoli, PA 19301
610-710-1487
Have you ever been to a place that has it all, I mean has it ALL? The Center on Central, conveniently located at 24 W. Central Avenue, Paoli PA 19301, is THE place that offers a diverse array of personal wellness and enrichment services to the community, in a single venue that strives to meet the needs of individuals and families who are committed to improving and maintaining their well-being.

Recognizing that a healthy individual seeks wellness in mind, body and spirit, The Center’s mission is to provide the finest personal enrichment programs, in one-on-one and group settings, at times of the day that meet the consumer’s needs.

Many classes offered through The Center on Central are offered on a "rolling" or even walk-in basis, however it is best that you check first.

Looking for classes in Art, Music, Dance, Theatre, Fitness, Pottery...look no further! With a wide variety of classes such as Young Rembrandts drawing and cartooning classes, Studio 4 the Young Artist, Music Groups and Individual Music Lessons, Bead Making, Fashion Design and a Pottery Studio mixed in with Zumba for all ages and stages and abilities, Foreign Languages, Music/Art/Dance Therapy and so much more, where else do you need to look? The whole family can be in one place at one time in different classes.

In addition to the wonderful classes available, on the weekends you can host a child's birthday party or private event. During the Summer months, 2 Summer Camp are available as well. Summer Creative Arts Day Camp begins June 18 and runs weekly until August 31, however a bonus week is being held on June 11 due to the lack of the snow days. If you are able to attend the week of June 11, Winter will be brought back and Titled "Let it Snow". This camps lets the children explore the world of Arts and Creativity for a full day, 1/2 half or a 1/2 day with Lunch Bunch. Prices and a sample schedule click here. Beginning June 18, Camp 24, which utilizes creative arts therapies in a group setting to practice social skills in fun and realistic situations. With 10 fun-filled weeks of art, dance/movement, yoga, music, pottery and team games led by creative arts therapists and instructors. Group sizes are limited to ensure safety and success! Prices and requirements, click here.

To Sign up for Summer Creative Arts Day Camp, sign up here.
To Sign up for Camp 24, sign up here.


The Center on Central has so much to offer. So many classes for all different ages and abilities. They truly have something for everyone! We would love for you to enjoy the experience of The Center on Central by giving one lucky winner the chance for a Parents Night Out/Kids Night In for up to 2 children. Parents, bring your child(ren) to The Center on Central for a few hours, 6:30-9pm, let them have a blast, while you go out and have a good time as well. Enter below for your chance to win. Check them out on Facebook and keep up to date with events!

Also, on Wednesday, June 13 from 6-9pm, come and celebrate The Center on Central's 3rd Birthday with them! There will be lots of pleasant surprises – including cupcakes from “Cupcake Wars” winner, our friends at Dia Doce – and a fun time as we thank you for your support! Don't forget to take this fun coupon with you...get a FREE cupcake from Dia Doce!



Tuesday, May 15, 2012

Daily Field Trips/ Extended Hour Summer Camp ~ Rates as LOW as $230 per Week!


Thinking about Summer Camp plans for your kiddos? Well, look no further. David Fuller Karate offers offsite field trips and extended camp hours
 (Monday - Friday, 8:00am-6:00PM)
The Camp Day runs from 9:00am-4:30PM. 
David Fuller Karate Summer Camp is for Children ages 6 & older.



Some of the great trips campers at 
David Fuller Karate will be taking during camp:

 Indoor Water park
Bowling & Pizza
 Water World Water Park 
 Mini Golf & Driving Ranges
Movies
Hershey Chocolate Tour
Make your own Tie-Dye shirt
Herr's Factory Tour
Local Parks
Zoo’s
Mt. Gretna Lake 
Tubing down the Brandywine River
Laser Tag
Ice cream / Water Ice
Bumper Boats
 Rock Climbing
Tour the Eagles, Flyers, Phillies, Union Stadiums
Swimming at Marsh Creek State Park
Rolling Game Station
and MANY, MANY MORE Great Trips! 

Space is limited call today to register your camper. 610-429-4850

Vistaprint - Mommy Must Haves




Mother’s day may be over, but you deserve to be spoiled year round! Treat yourself at a low cost this week because six essential premium Vistaprint products are now $3 or less each. Always be just a phone call away with Mommy Contact Cards. At just $2 for 25, you can share important information about your children with teachers, babysitters and everyone on the playground. Show off your kids in style with a personalized a photo book for $3. You can add all your favorite snapshots and customize a theme.

Treat yourself to some personalized stationery with note cards at $2 and return address labels at $2, too. You can find a matching set or pick from over 1,000 fun and trendy designs. Stamps are perfect for staying organized with mail, packing or storage. Customize one to fit your needs for $2. And who doesn’t want a personalized coffee mug with a smiley photo of your child? Get one for just $3! Plus, enjoy FREE uploads!

Chester County Hospital May Festival, May 18th-20th

Join The Chester County Hospital and for a fun-filled, family friendly weekend at the 29th Annual May Festival. May 18 - 20:
Friday, May 18: 4pm - 9pm - Rides: 4 - 9:30pm
Saturday, May 19: 10am - 9pm - Rides: 10am - 9:30pm, Shops: 10am - 6pm
Sunday, May 20: 11am - 5pm - Rides: 11am to 5pm

The Chester County Hospital 701 E. Marshall St., West Chester 
Click here for PARKING INFORMATION

ADMITTANCE IS FREE!

 Events of the May Festival also include: May Festival Raffle May Festival Gala Children's Activities Battle of the Bands Entertainment Schedule Chester County Challenge for Cancer Bike Tour Parkway Dash 4 Diabetes Dash & Dine Activities During the Festival Include: Amusements: View The Hospital from high atop the Ferris wheel or test your endurance on the rock climbing wall. Enjoy amusement and activities for the entire family. This year there will be more rides than ever before! Rides are provided by Majestic Amusements. Children's Activities: Kids will be able to see their favorite animals at the petting zoo along with face painting, and other special guests and activities! Kids of all ages are sure to have a great day! Put together by Chester County Mothers of Multiples Club.

Shopping: There is always something special to be found at the May Festival! Local artisans will be selling their unique and sometimes handmade wares. Don't forget to bring your own flower pot and have an expert design a flower arrangement specific to your liking. Entertainment: The May Festival provides entertainment for everyone! Try your luck at our wide variety of traditional carnival games or enjoy a game of BINGO. Be sure to check out the local talent at our first annual Battle of the Bands held on Friday night from 6pm - 9pm. Also, check out our full entertainment schedule for the weekend. Food: Food Booths offering traditional carnival fare such as funnel cake, hot dogs, hamburgers, and more! Volunteers from various hospital departments and employees from local businesses will be on hand to work the booths. Wellness: Stop by the Wellness Tent to learn about the many esteemed programs of The Chester County Hospital.

Chester County Moms.com will also be sponsoring a Treasure Hunt. Participants can search the hospital grounds for the stickers to complete the hunt. Completed cards are entered into a drawing to win a XBox! 

BINGO: Join The Chester County Hospital Friday night from 6:00 - 9:00 pm for some good old-fashioned Bingo. Cash prizes, $1 games with a 50/50 split. Proceeds benefit Community Outreach at The Chester County Hospital.

Review: BigJigs Toys


Toys.

They are EVERYWHERE.

And as parents, they seem to come a dime a dozen. Gifts from friends, holiday presents, smooshed into Happy Meals, won at local carnivals. Stuffed animals, blocks, electronics and so much more flood our houses. I'd venture to say that many of the toys today aren't made to last. They are made to be mass-produced, so they break, fade and generally are not interesting enough to hold a child's attention for very long.

And then I met BigJigs.

BigJigs Toys is a company that was established in the UK in 1985, and has finally hopped the pond to make their awesome toys available to American families. A throwback to a time when quality came before quanitity, BigJigs toys are solid wooden toy sets aimed to last. From train sets to heritage play sets, BigJigs Toys offer an abundance of imaginative play opportunities for kids of all ages!

I recently had a chance to tryout the BigJigs Train Set and Table. And it was nothing short of awesome. Some of the things I loved about the BigJigs Train Set and Table:



Quality

There were many parts and pieces to the Train Set and Table. All but a few pieces (such as the fun bridge) were made of solid wood. With a 16-month old and an almost 4-year old, those pieces get thrown, clanged together, stacked on one another and dropped. But because of their design, there is not a scratch or dent on them! I love how nicely painted they are, with fun details right down to the outfits the block people are wearing! And the train table itself has a very scenic panorama for kids to play on (which doesn't scratch easily, thank goodness!)







Built to Last

Along with being quality, BigJigs toys are built to last. They are solid and not easily damaged. My youngest is a climber, and we find her in this position more often than we'd like:



That table has withstood all of her 26 pounds! With the wear and tear my kids put toys through, it is clear that I will be able to keep this Train Table (and all the cute accessories) for my grandkids. I love thinking of BigJigs Toys not as a purchase, but as an investment for future generations!



Easy to assemble

I'm not much of a toy assembler (unless it's an emergency), but as soon as the BigJigs package arrived, my husband got right to work. I thought, with all the intricate pieces, it would take hours for the Train Table to be ready for play. 20 minutes after he started, Hubby was scooting trains and helicopters around the track, my preschooler in awe next to him.





Imagination Gone Wild

I said before that many toys on the market right now don't leave enough to a child's imagination. They get easily bored (if the toy hasn't been damaged already). Each and every play set that BigJigs creates has endless possibilities for play. Chica, my almost 4 year old, tons of time with the Train Table and Play Set. Sometimes, she creates fun train tracks and lines all the cars up. Othertimes, she takes the people and plays Town with them. Sometimes she takes the wooden pieces and sees how tall she can stack them. Every day it's something new. I love how her creativity is challenged to think big!




Great for Kids of All Ages

Chica is obviously the perfect age for BigJigs Toys. But I wasn't sure how my 16-month old would like it. I was happy to learn that safety is a top priority for BigJigs, and all of their toys go through rigorous testing to meet and exceed all safety standards. Also? There is not one choking hazard in the entire set! I don't have to worry about the my 16-month old popping a small piece into her mouth. Both girls can play (safely) with every part.


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I am thoroughly impressed with all of the product BigJigs creates. And I look forward to adding more playsets to our toy repertoire!

With Summer rolling around, it is a great time to check out BigJigs Toys for graduation gifts, Summer birthdays, or even to get ahead for the holidays.

You can find out more on the BigJigs Website, as well as connect with them on Facebook.




Have you ever bought or received a BigJigs playset? What did you think?

Monday, May 14, 2012

Justice: 3 incredible deals on tween fashion! Ends 5/16/12!!!!


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In addition to the 40% off coupon
we want you to be aware of TWO awesome deals that are ending on the 16th!!!  


The NEW Hot Camp in Chester County...The Corner Arts Center!

Entering into its second year, Camp at the Corner, located at The Corner Arts Center, offers a full day camp with lots of exciting activities for your little ones to enjoy. It runs 9 weeks, June 18 - August 17, offering a full-day camp w/free before and after care, drop off as early as 7am and pick up as late as 6pm.

During the 9 weeks, let the kiddos enjoy and embrace dance, theatre, art and sports daily with top-notch performing and visual arts instructors, a weekly pool day at French Creek State Park and educational, yet fun and exciting and creative field trips to places like experienced last year at The Franklin Institute, Longwood Gardens and The Philadelphia Zoo...more venues available this year.

A new feature to the Camp at the Corner is the Camp at the Park. A summer day camp will be offered at the Honey Brook Borough park for children in grades K-6. This camp will run Monday through Friday from 9am-12pm, July 9th - August 3rd. Campers will enjoy organized activities in a fun environment at one of the great local parks in our community. The program includes sports, games, art, dance and the performing arts. The cost for Camp at the Park is $55 per weekly session.

For more information, an Open House will be held on Sunday, May 20th from 1-3pm. Information on The Corner Arts Center and all of the camp information is available at that time along with lots of fun festivities for the whole family to enjoy including a Bouncy House, face-painting, games and snacks, all free to the public. This will be a chance to meet counselors and the Professional staff, as well as sign-up for camps and enjoy the facilities in a fun family setting.

The cost for Camp at the Corner is as follows:
Tuition is $160 a week for full-day and $100 a week for partial day
Sibling discount is 10% Off

To Print a Registration form:
Click here

To register online:
Click here 
  • A 25% deposit is required to hold your campers place. 
  • Remaining payment will be due at the beginning of the registered week(s) 
  • NO refunds on deposits
The Corner Arts Center is located at
1080 North Manor Road (the corner of Rte 82 and Fairview Rd, The old St. Peters Church)
Honey Brook, PA 19344
610-942-3331
Below is a short video of some campers from last year and their experience and what was done! So cute!

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Sunday, May 13, 2012

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Saturday, May 12, 2012

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Thursday, May 10, 2012

Are you on CafeMom yet? No men. No kids. Check it out!

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Make your Own Baby Food Workshop

Register today for the first Bundles Breakfast Club! (Well, it's really lunchtime, but we love the name!) Our Friends at My Gym Children's Fitness Center in Lionville are so excited that Dr. Cara Hillwig will be at My Gym on Thursday, May 31st from 11:45-1pm to inform, educate and demonstrate making your own baby food! (Baby free play will be cancelled this day) Members and non-members are welcome to attend and bring your babies. There will be limited space available so please register by emailing us at mygymexton@gmail.com or calling us at 610-363-6090.



  At little about Dr. Hillwig: Dr. Cara Hillwig first learned about natural health and alternative medicine as a child, during summer trips with her father to the Omega Institute of Holistic Studies in Rhinebeck, NY. An early respect for chiropractic was appreciated when it helped her mother to quickly recover from injuries caused by an automobile accident. Dr. Hillwig's interest in health continued at Haverford College, Haverford, PA. And after graduating from Haverford with high honors in psychology, she continued her education at the University of Bridgeport, Bridgeport, CT, where she earned both a Doctorate in Chiropractic (DC) [magna cum laude] and a Master's Degree (MS) in Human Nutrition. In addition to her presentations before physicians, health care professionals, and the general public on natural pain relief in pregnancy, "getting your body back" post-baby, making your own baby food, healthy nutrition for healthier kids and a variety of other topics, Dr. Hillwig has been a contributing author for the American College of Occupational and Environmental Medicine's Practice Guidelines newsletter, PhillyFIT magazine, and Main Line Parent. In her free time, Dr. Hillwig enjoys cooking, gardening, jogging, live music and spending time with her husband and two young children. Dr. Hillwig's practice is located in Bryn Mawr, PA, about a block and 1/2 from Bryn Mawr Hospital.

Chester County Rockstars: Dia Doce

I recently had a chance to do an eInterview with Thais da Silva - the mastermind behind the delectable Dia Doce gourmet cupcakes.  You might have seen Thais battle it out (and win!) on Food Network's Cupcake Wars (check her out on MyFoxPhilly). If not, you might recognize the beautifully decorated Dia Doce Cupcake Truck.  Either way, we think Thais rocks, and we are honoring her as our very first Chester County Rockstars!


Get to know Thais a little better in her interview below...






How long have you been in Chester County?
I grew up in Glenmoore, moved to NYC for a few years and then moved back!

How did you get into the baking business?
I grew up baking in a very organic kitchen and always had a dream of baking for a living. Once we moved back to Chester County we took our dream and ran!

What was your favorite part of being on Cupcake Wars??
The energy! There is never a dull moment!

Which cupcake flavor is your favorite?
Vegan Blueberry Pancake! SO GOOD!

If you could vacation anywhere, where would it be and why?
New Zealand!! I love the outdoors and it looks so beautiful!! 

Which TV show will you not miss under any circumstances?
Boardwalk Empire!




Thanks to Thais for taking the time to share a bit about herself.  And check back soon to meet our next Chester County Rockstar!

Make sure to connect with Dia Doce on Facebook.  

And seriously? GO GET THEE A CUPCAKE!

Wednesday, May 9, 2012

Vistaprint - 6 products for FREE!!!!



A new offer just in time for spring. 6 FREE Products! 

Choose from business cards, stamps, t-shirts, sticky notes, flip books and tote bags! The products are FREE, just pay for shipping and processing. Design a flipbook of all of your winter photos to keep your memories close at hand. Tote all of your belongings with a customized tote bag. 

Great for gifts or to keep for yourself, Vistaprint’s 6 free products are personalized and affordable! 

Get Pinspired: Mother's Day

Now, I know most of you reading this ARE mothers, and therefore should not have to lift a finger for planning Mother's Day. I hope all the loved ones in your lives are feverishly planning all the ways to celebrate and pamper you this Sunday with lots of love!

We still have mother's in our lives to celebrate, though. Moms, step-Moms, grandmothers, aunts, sisters, friends, mothers-to-be...and those special women in our lives who may have no genetics in common with us, but had a special hand in nurturing us in motherly ways.

We must celebrate those women.

 We must celebrate ALL mother's!

 So I turned to Pinterest for Mother's Day inspiration, and I found a great many pins to get me excited about Sunday's celebrations!



Pinspirations: 
Mother's Day


Gifts

There are lots of fun gifts to give to the special Mom's in your life. I love love LOVE this necklace. I'd want 2 little blue eggs - one for each of my girls.




Kids Crafts

Kids don't have to be left out!  There are quite a few gifts they can make on their own. And, really, is there anything better than a homemade craft from a child you love?




Brunch

A brunch is a fantastic and fancy way to celebrate Mom's.  Keep it light, but tasty.  I love these Muffin Tin Eggs.




And Baked French Toast? YES PLEASE.




What is brunch without Mimosas?




What to Wear?

If I could show up to Mother's Day brunch wearing this dress, I'd be in heaven!



I'll most likely don something more along these lines, though.




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How are you planning on celebrating Mother's Day?  Have you found any good pins to get you started?  Make sure to share them with us by leaving a comment or heading over and sharing on our Facebook Page!

Find more Pinspirations by following us on Pinterest and checking out our Mother's Day Board.





Wednesday Wellness: Hand Sanitizer - The Facts, the Myths and What Your Teenager Might Be Doing with It

This healthy post has been provided by The Chester County Hospital and Health System. Learn more about CHOP Pediatric Care at The Chester County Hospital.

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For years, Poison Control has been receiving calls from parents inquiring what they should when their small child ingests hand sanitizer. Many parents fear that their child would become intoxicated after licking hands. The truth is that the amount that would cause a child to become intoxicated is much more than would ever be used to treat hands. While the likelihood that a child could become intoxicated from licking hands after use is small, there still is a danger present.

It turns out, like drinking cold medicine, there is a trend of teenagers purposefully ingesting hand sanitizer to get drunk. Within the past month, there have been as many as six California teenagers hospitalized due to alcohol poisoning. This trend is on the rise, as many teenagers from all over the country broadcast their drunken results on YouTube.
    
Hand sanitizer contains 62 to 65 percent of ethyl alcohol, or ethanol, which is also the main ingredient in many alcoholic beverages. This makes the sanitizer 120 proof (vodka is 80-proof). Clearly, it takes only a few swallows for the person to get intoxicated.

What’s worse is that many teenagers are creating videos showing hand sanitizer distilling methods to make the dose even more powerful. One common distilling method is salt, which breaks up the alcohol from the sanitizer. The videos show how to distill, in addition to laughing and carrying on to fulfill a dare.

It is a difficult problem to solve because of the ease of access to the hand sanitizer—they are literally at every door/entrance way and are sold in pocket-sized containers. Maintaining a constant monitor on them is virtually impossible. Also, getting rid of them in all public places presents a problem as well, because hand sanitizer plays an important role in preventing the spread of illness and infection.

One way to combat the problem of abuse is to opt for foam hand sanitizer, as it is said to be a safer than the gel version. The foam version still presents a risk for alcohol poisoning, as it contains 62 percent ethyl alcohol. It is important to treat hand sanitizers like any other medication or household cleaners—out of reach from children, and to ask permission before use.

If you suspect a teen or child has consumed hand sanitizer and is experiencing alcohol-poisoning symptoms - confusion, vomiting, seizures, unconsciousness or other - please call Poison Control or 9-1-1. (Chester County Poison Control can be reached at 215.386.2100 and the National Poison Control Hotline is 1.800.222.1222.)
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The Chester County Hospital is affiliated with The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP), ranked consistently by Child magazine as the best pediatric hospital in the United States. CHOP Pediatric Care at The Chester County Hospital is a joint pediatric service of CHOP and The Chester County Hospital. The program offers high-level inpatient and outpatient pediatric care by board-certified CHOP pediatricians.

One Stop Party Shop Family Play Giveaway

One Stop Party Shop...the name says it all! You can play there and have fun during the day and each Wednesday night or you can rent many different items, ranging from moon bounces to slides to outdoor movie theater screens, concession rentals, tents and tables and chairs and more.

Hosting a birthday party or large corporate event? Look no further! The kids will love what One Stop Party Shop has to offer. Host the event at their indoor open play and party facilty located at 300 Lawrence Drive, West Chester, PA (next to Ice Line) or rent any of their fantastic products, even buy products from their party store for your event.

Open Play times and prices are as follows:
7 days a week from 9:30AM - 3:30PM
Monday - Friday pricing: Children 2 years and over: $7 per child
Children up to 23 months: $4 per child, Parents are free
Saturday & Sunday pricing:
Children 2 years and over: $9 per child
Children up to 23 months: $5 per child Parents are free

Events:
Wednesday Family Night
Every Wednesday 4:30-7:30PM $7.00 per person / up to 12 months is FREE! Price includes unlimited pizza and drinks.
Friday Night Elementary School Dance Party
The First in Chester County!
Last Friday of the month from 6:30 PM-9:00 PM Admission is $10 per child (includes drinks). Parents are free. Questions regarding the dance please call us at 610-431-1203.

For Indoor Party Rentals:
Parties are available 7 days a week during Open Play (up to age 8) or have the WHOLE place to yourselves with unlimited guests of any age. Our parties include: 2 hours of fun, drinks, pizza, paper products and of course a hostess. Come check out our fun inflatable bounces, obstacle courses & slides! Click here for pricing and complete details on our party packages!

Backyard Party Rentals:
We offer half day and full day rental periods to meet your Back Yard Party or Community Rental needs. Our courteous staff will deliver and set-up your order for you. After your party or event is over we will come to pick-up. Our equipment is cleaned and sanitized before every use. So, when planning your next party or event, think OneStopPartyShop.biz! We take pride in our reputation for safety, quality and reliable service with a smile! Check out all of the items available for rental here!

Check out One Stop Party Shop on the Web and on Facebook or stop by the facility at 300 Lawrence Drive, West Chester, PA (next to Ice Line). 

For your chance to win a Wednesday Night Family Play night with FOOD and DRINKS included for up to 4 family members, enter your information below!

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