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  • Posted on May 02, 2013
    Deal: Half Price Phillies Tickets for Tonight & Friday's Games vs MIA
    The Phillies announced on Twitter today that they are offering this year's IBX Broad Street Runner and supporters half price tickets to tonight's game at 7:05pm and Friday's game at 7:05pm vs Miami at Citizen's Bank Park. The offer is Buy one get one free or half price individual tickets $38 and under (offer based on availability). Remember, you do not have to be an IBX Broad Street Run participate for this deal. Just enter the promo code below. To order your tickets click HERE, click on the green "T" icon below and enter the promotion code: BSR
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    Posted on May 02, 2013
    Celebrate your Cinco de Mayo with Catering from Qdoba
    If you're planning a fiesta for Cinco de Mayo or any bash make sure to check out Qdoba Mexican Grill in the Philadelphia area! Get the same affordable, fresh and delicious food right at your own get together. Here's why you should consider Qdoba Catering: DIFFERENT A refreshing change to platters of cold-cut sandwiches and pizzas. HOT Our Hot Bars come with warming stands that keep everything hot and fresh. DELICIOUS The same tastes you find at Qdoba Mexican Grill, now available anywhere. SELF-CONTAINED Everything is included, from utensils to napkins. COST-EFFECTIVE Affordable food with the same great quality experience. 
Only about $8.00 - $10.00 per person. [...]
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    Posted on May 01, 2013
    Giveaway: Family 4-Pack to Sahara Sam’s Oasis Indoor and Outdoor Water Park
    This weather really has me ready for warmer weather! Luckily Sahara Sam’s remains a warm 84 degrees of low humidity weather all year long thanks to a state-of-the-art temperature control system. Located just 30 mins outside of Philadelphia, Sahara Sam’s Oasis opened its doors in March 2009 as New Jersey’s first free-standing indoor water park with 58,000 square feet of indoor aquatic attractions. Sahara Sam’s attractions include Mount Kilimanjaro family raft ride, Snake Eyes tube slides, Congo Bongo Adventure River, Tim-Buk-Tu water tree fort, Lizard Lagoon for toddlers, Sam’s Slamdunker, Crocodile Flats cargo obstacle course and FLOWRIDER—the area’s ONLY indoor surfin [...]
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    Posted on April 26, 2013
    National Pretzel Day Giveaway: Prize Pack of assorted Pretzel Crisps®
    If you didn't already know, it's National Pretzel Day! If you're from Philly, pretzels are always a great treat. We are big fans of Pretzel Crisps here in our house. My daughter loves it with her lunch and you can always find my husband and I snacking on them with different dips! It's a healthy snack that's available in a variety of low fat, baked varieties at only 110 calories per serving, Pretzel Crisps® are made without any trans fat, saturated fat or cholesterol. Today in honor of National Pretzel Day I'm giving away prize pack of (12 bags of 7.2oz) of assorted Pretzel Crisps®! This prize pack will be perfect for your upcoming event like graduations, first communions, Memorial w [...]
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    Posted on April 25, 2013
    Review: Graco FastAction™ Fold Jogger Click Connect™ Stroller
    My little boy is now 3 months and spring has sprung. That means I'm ready to get out and about with my baby! Nothing helps you get moving with a little one than a good jogging stroller. Yesterday, I got together with a few other local bloggers at Smith Memorial Playground in Fairmount Park and was able to check out the new Graco FastAction™ Fold Jogger Click Connect™ Stroller and learned what made this stroller different than other jogging strollers. Graco’s NEW jogger is the ultimate crossover stroller, combining all the comfort and convenience features of a traditional stroller with performance and maneuverability of an all-terrain jogger. So whether you're just strolling the [...]
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    Posted on April 22, 2013
    VaseOff! Mother’s Day Challenge - Vote to support Shriners Hospital for Children in Philadelphia
    I'm thrilled to announce that the The VaseOff! Challenge, launched last year by the Society of American Florists (SAF), kicked off today! SAF is kicking off 2013 with a special Mother’s Day VaseOff Challenge with four talented florists creating arrangements designed to delight the busy, on-the-go mom. What makes this challenge so wonderful is that SAF is partnering with four children’s hospitals across the country: Seattle Children’s Hospital (Seattle, WA) Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago (Chicago, IL) Shriners Hospital for Children (Philadelphia, PA) Shriners Hospital for Children (Tampa, FL) My goal is to get you to head on over to aboutf [...]
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    Posted on April 19, 2013
    Deal: Shecky's Girls Night Out: Shopping, Cocktails and Goodie Bags - $10
    Need a great and affordable girls night out? Shecky's Girls Night Out comes to Philly May 1st and 2nd. You and your besties will get to shop the latest trends in emerging fashion and accessories, sip delicious included cocktails, and sample fabulous beauty products and services. Best of all, you'll love scoring one of Shecky's famous goodie bags, stuffed with both new brands and old favorites. Whether you attend with a group of girlfriends or treat yourself to some solo "me time," this is sure to be one of the best nights out of the season. Save $20 on tickets! Regularly $30, get your tickets for only $10 HERE. Disclosure / Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links.
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    Posted on April 19, 2013
    Deal: TOTEM by Cirque du Soleil: Experience Man's Journey on Earth
    Cirque du Soleil returns to Philadelphia with TOTEM. TOTEM will make its premiere on May 30 for a four-week engagement under the blue-and-yellow Big Top at a brand new location. Cirque du Soleil will cross the bridge into New Jersey and open on Camden’s Waterfront. TOTEM traces the fascinating journey of the human species from its original amphibian state to its ultimate desire to fly. The characters evolve on a stage evoking a giant turtle, the symbol of origin for many ancient civilizations. Inspired by many founding myths, TOTEM illustrates, through a visual and acrobatic language, the evolutionary progress of species. Save big! Full price tickets range from $75-$100, get [...]
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    Posted on April 18, 2013
    Free & Family Friendly Fun at the 2013 Philadelphia Science Festival
    One of the first celebrations of its kind in the country, the Philadelphia Science Festival is a 10-day celebration of science and technology in everyday places – parks, restaurants, bars, libraries and museums. It asks Philadelphians to question the world around them and aims to inspire not only the next generation of scientists and engineers, but also create homegrown citizen scientists. More than 105 partners are working together to produce the Festival, which runs April 18-28 is presented by The Dow Chemical Company and organized by The Franklin Institute. The Festival features dozens of similar hands-on, interactive programs for families. Here are my picks: SATURDAY, APRIL [...]
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    Posted on April 18, 2013
    7-Eleven Gives Away FREE MiO on April 23 at Participating Locations Nationwide
    On April 23, 7-Eleven is inviting guests nationwide to ambush their taste buds with a free 1.62-ounce regular size MiO Energy Black Cherry. MiO is a liquid water enhancer that comes in an array of great tasting flavors and gives you the power to punch up your water with a burst of flavor, and a jolt of energy. With up to 18 (8 fl. ounce) servings and a no-spill cap, MiO lets you add flavor on your terms and provides the ultimate portability. 7-Eleven, the world’s largest convenience store retailer, will be offering guests a free MiO on April 23 (12:00 am to 11:59 pm) at participating locations nationwide while supplies last. Guests simply need to bring the product up to the register [...]
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  • Upcoming Local Events!

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    8:00 am Devon Horse Show & Country Fair Family Day
    Devon Horse Show & Country Fair …
    May 23 @ 8:00 am – 9:00 pm
    Devon Horse Show & Country Fair Family Day @ Devon | Pennsylvania | United States
    The oldest and largest outdoor multi-breed horse competition in the United States. Free General Admission for the first 150 children sponsored by Delaware Valley [...]
    10:30 am Creative Play & Story time @ Queen Village Art Center
    Creative Play & Story time @ Queen Village Art Center
    May 23 @ 10:30 am – 12:30 pm
    Creative Play & Story time @ Queen Village Art Center | Philadelphia | Pennsylvania | United States
    Creative Play & Story time: Thursdays Queen Village 1-3 yrs: 10:30-11:30am 0-12 mos: 11:30-12:30 Every Thursday, we’ll open up our studio for you to [...]
    12:00 pm Free Acoustic Concerts @ Collins Park
    Free Acoustic Concerts @ Collins Park
    May 23 @ 12:00 pm – 1:30 pm
    Acoustic concerts in Center City’s John F. Collins Park, a small quiet oasis off busy Chestnut Street in Center City, begin Tuesday, May 7, and [...]
    12:00 pm Weekly Free Preparation Class for the American Citizenship Examination @ Independence Branch Library
    Weekly Free Preparation Class fo… @ Independence Branch Library
    May 23 @ 12:00 pm – 2:00 pm
    Weekly Free Preparation Class for the American Citizenship Examination This free preparation class will be presented on Monday and Thursday afternoons. The Monday classes will [...]
    2:00 pm Tall-Tale Thursdays @ Cecil B. Moore Branch
    Tall-Tale Thursdays @ Cecil B. Moore Branch
    May 23 @ 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm
    Join us as we listen to some of the most exciting tales that the library has to offer. This program will be fun, interactive, and [...]

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