Thursday, March 15, 2012
Get your Irish on with your kids at these family-friendly South Jersey St. Patrick's Day and spring events.
The Irish spirit will be rolling through the South Jersey region this weekend. So grab your green shirts, dress up the kiddies and check out Patch's picks: Event: Sea of Green on St. Paddy's Day Where: The Pop Shop, 729 Haddon Ave., Collingswood When: Friday, March 16 and Saturday, March 17 all day and night Why Go: It only comes once a year! Bring the family to the Pop Shop to indulge in some Irish-themed fare. Green Bettys, Lucky in Love Milkshakes, Leprechaun Ice Cream Sundae and Shamrock cupcakes will be available on both days. There will be something for the entire family to enjoy. Cost: Prices vary based on menu selections. Event: Children's Event Where: Janie and Jack, 300 Route 73 S., Marlton When: Friday, March 16, 9-10 a.m. …
Sunday, March 11, 2012
Join this special Moms Talk that hits close to home.
Last June, I shared the story with Patch readers about an amazing woman named Toni Donato Bolis who tragically lost her and her unborn baby's (RJ) life in a fatal motor vehicle accident on June 1, 2010. The accident was said to be caused by an act of distracted driving. Her family and friends have banded together to start their own campaign for distracted driving to raise awareness across the state. Angela Donato, one of Bolis's sisters talks about her sister's accident, "The happily married mother of a 2-year-old girl was headed east on Pitman Downer Road when a distracted driver coming the opposite way, crossed lanes and crashed head on into Toni’s vehicle killing both her and her unborn son, Ryan Jeffrey." Donato, a 2007 Washington …
Thursday, March 8, 2012
Looking for the hottest spots to take the kids this weekend? Look no further—we've compiled them all for you.
Make your plans to get out of the house next weekend and grab a date night at a local restaurant while the kids are painting in their PJs! Or, gather up the troops and make the trip over the bridge for the Flower Show. Here is your ultimate guide to a fantastic weekend in the area: Event: PJs, Pizza, & Painting Where: All Fired Up, 602 Haddon Ave., Collingswood When: Friday, Mar. 16, from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Why go: This kids-only event at All Fired Up will give parents a chance to enjoy one of Collingswood's many delicious restaurants for a romantic night out, while the kids have fun in good hands. Children ages five and older are invited to All Fired Up for a fantastic night painting pottery, watching the movie Kung Fu Panda 2, and …
Friday, February 24, 2012
Looking for the best ways to keep the kids busy during winter break? Look no further—we've compiled them all for you.
Event: Tweens Night Out Where: All Fired Up, 602 Haddon Ave., Collingswood When: Saturday, Feb. 25, 7-9 p.m. Why Go: This kids'-only event at All Fired Up will give parents some time to enjoy dinner at one of Collingswood's many restaurants—and all while the kids have fun in a safe environment. Children aged nine and older are invited to All Fired Up for this 2-hour event. They'll paint pottery, munch on pizza, watch the film Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Roderick Rules, and finish off the night with a sweet dessert. To register your child and place the required $15 deposit, call All Fired Up at 856-833-1330. Cost: Admission is $30 per child, with $25 sibling discounts available Event: Kids + Cocktails: A Family Happy Hour Where: Markeim Arts …
Friday, February 17, 2012
Looking for the hottest spots to take the kids this weekend? Look no further—we've compiled them all for you.
Monday commemorates the birthdays of presidents Washington and Lincoln. This also means the kids are off from school. But have no fear, Patch is here with ideas to keep the kids busy on Monday and throughout the weekend. Event: Patriotic Ice Cream Social Where: Pop Shop, 729 Haddon Ave., Collingswood When: Monday, Feb. 20 from 3:30 p.m. until 5 p.m. Why Go: Abraham Lincoln will be present on that day to lead some crafts and games related to our famous presidents. Also, patrons will be invited to make their own ice cream sundaes. This will all take place in the Pop Shop's poppin' party room. Cost: $10 for kids and adults (tax and gratuity not included). Event: Spongebob Day Where: Learning Express Toys, 929 Haddonfield Road, Suite 9, …
Tuesday, February 14, 2012
We want to know what our mommy readers think. Share your thoughts with us in Moms Talk Q&A.
Ah! Love is in the air, and Valentine's Day is here. What does this mean in your household? We had many traditions growing up such as flowers from dad and candy from mom. But, now that I am a parent, I've noticed I haven't really started any traditions. It seems that every family handles the holiday differently. Some families seem to keep it to their sweetheart only and do not include their children in the festivities. Others fair to the side of equality and make it a family event. This is where I am reaching out to the Haddonfield Patch readers. How do you handle the holiday of love? Take our poll below.
Friday, February 3, 2012
Looking for the hottest spots to take the kids this weekend? Look no further—we've compiled them all for you.
February is going to be packed with fabulous events throughout the area. To kick off a "Fabulous February" check out some of Patch's Picks for the week: Event: Pro Bot/Bee Bot Programming Class Where: Rhinoceros Toy Store, 107 Kings Hwy E., Haddonfield When: Saturday, Feb. 4 10 a.m. (Bee Bot Class) 11 a.m. (Pro Bot Class) Why Go: The Pre Bot class at this toy store and gamery includes programming the Bee Bot to find the target while reinforcing basic letter and number recognition skills for your littlest engineers. The Pro Bot class focuses on programming basic geometric shapes, then they will create a design plan for the robot to draw the shape. This class if for the more advanced littlest engineer. Also, feel free to go to the store …
Friday, January 27, 2012
Looking for the hottest spots to take the kids this weekend? Look no further—we've compiled them all for you.
Get your family out this weekend and enjoy unseasonably warm temperatures at these fun events. Event: Indian King Tavern Museum Where: 233 Kings Highway East, Haddonfield When: Saturday, Jan. 28 from 10 a.m. until noon; 1 p.m. until 4 p.m. and Sunday, Jan. 29 from 1 p.m. until 4 p.m. Why Go: Have you exposed your child to historic Haddonfield lately? Indian King Tavern Museum is one of New Jersey’s most historic buildings. Find out more about who visited this historical site and how New Jersey was legally created, all during a fun and informative tour. Call 856-429-6792 for more information. Cost: Admission is free Event: Tweens Night Out Where: All Fired Up, 602 Haddon Ave., Collingswood When: Saturday, Jan. 28 from 7 p.m. until …
Thursday, January 26, 2012
We want to know what our mommy readers think. Share your thoughts with us in Moms Talk Q&A.
With the hustle and bustle of daily life, work, after-school activities, sports and such, I wonder how people make time for more than one child. I have one son, and I feel like I don't get to spend enough quality time or do the things I want to do with him. How do parents address multiple children? I read several blogs online about busy moms and how they allocate their time with their children. I've noticed a trend lately. It seems that more parents are making special "dates" for their children individually, so that all members of the family feel important. I can see this being a successful practice, but is it practical? This is where I'm reaching out to Haddonfield Patch readers. How do you spend quality time with your children? Do …
Friday, January 20, 2012
We want to know what our mommy readers think. Share your thoughts with us in Moms Talk Q&A.
After last week's installment of Moms Talk on Sick Kids, and after reading several posts in various mom's groups this week, I have realized that every mama out there is looking to share home cold remedies for their little ones. This is mostly due to the fact that most "cold" medicines are suggested for children 6 years of age and older. Although, I've only been a mother for three and a half years, I have worked with children for more than 15 years. Throughout those years I have heard many remedies for colds, but I wanted to share the few that have worked the best for my little one. Note: You should always double check with your peditrician before using any remedy for a cold. This is where I'm reaching out to our Haddonfield Patch readers…
