SECOND ANNUAL KIDS’ BIRTHDAY PARTY EXPO
On Saturday, March 6, 2010, KidDilly of Northeastern Pennsylvania will host the NEPA Kid’s Birthday Party Expo at the Riverfront Sports Complex, Scranton.
This free event will take place from 1:30 PM to 4:30 PM and is open to the public.
Exhibitors from all over the region will again gather to showcase their birthday party-related businesses and services.
Last year’s event was a blast! In addition to free face painting by Lollipop and The Art School of NEPA, guests feasted on birthday cake from Lynn Sandy’s Cakes. They also enjoyed free entertainment, including Valkarr’s enormous bounce houses, fun crafts by Michael’s, pictures with Elmo and Mickey Mouse from Taney’s and Magic by world-record holding illusionist, Mark Mysterio.
This year, KidDilly invites families of all ages to participate in the Birthday Party Passport Game to win incredible prizes, including the grand prizes, a gorgeous Coach handbag for one lucky mom, and a Razor 360 Castor Bike (Parents Magazine 2009 Best Toy winner) for one lucky family.
This event is designed to bring our area’s moms together with the businesses who can make their child’s next birthday party an extra special event. Busy moms know that there is no ‘Birthday Party’ listing in the yellow pages. But thanks to the Second Annual Birthday Party Expo, that’s no longer a problem.
Make the Expo your one-stop shopping for all your family’s birthday party planning needs, and have a fun day out with your kids while you’re at it.
For more information about this event, or to participate as a valued exhibitor, please email kiddilly@ymail.com, or call 570-561-6113.
ABOUT KIDDILLY: KidDilly is an exciting brand new website for moms in Northeast Pennsylvania featuring a message board, articles, and a regional events calendar filled with family events and happenings.
Wanted: Books for the Children of Soldiers
Major Brett Saches, MD, North Pocono graduate, is a surgeon stationed at a combat support hospital in Iraq.
Major Saches creates DVDs of military parents reading bedtime stories for their children. The DVDs are then sent home along with the storybook, so that the children can follow along, with mom or dad reading to them. The supply of storybooks and DVDs must be replenished so the program can continue.
If you are able to assist, please email KidDilly@ymail.com.
Happy Birthday, Big Bird!!
The longest-running children’s television show in history turns 40 this week, and everybody’s celebrating. You don’t have to look any further than Google to see it’s a very big deal.
KidDilly is celebrating, too.
In honor of Sesame Street’s big day, we’re giving away Sesame Street Paperback Picture Book Prizes.
Just be the first NEPA mom to comment on KidDilly’s Sesame Street Discussion to win one of two Sesame Street paperbacks.
You weren’t the first to sign on this morning? Don’t worry. We’ll choose another NEPA mom winner.
Please comment on your favorite Sesame Street memory to qualify. (Was it “C” is for Cookie? That’s good enough for us!)
We’ll pick our favorite soon.
A Big Birdie will let you know when . .
This contest was brought to you by the letters K & D (KidDilly, of course)!
Meg Calpin Hughes is “Kiss My Style”
As working mothers fully understand, balancing work and family is no easy task. Yet KidDilly member, Meg Calpin Hughes makes it look easy! She even adds another challenge to the mix — managing her own successful business.
In addition to working full-time in medical marketing and sales, Meg owns and operates Kiss My Style; an online boutique featuring unique handcrafted pieces by amazing designers & artists across the US. She also designs gorgeous hand crafted items for Kiss My Style, too. Her handknits and other crafts are featured throughout her web site. You can also find them locally at select area craft fairs and at Knibbles & Bits,Dunmore.
Meg began her business in 2004, grassroots style.
“I started by doing hand knits and through word of mouth people would call for custom orders: hats, scarves, sweaters, blankets etc. Then I started showing them at craft shows and the business took off! The second year I had an order for almost 90 scarves! The bug bit and I loved it,” she explained.
Now, five years later, her work is receiving spectacular national attention.
“This has been a big year for Kiss My Style,” Hughes explained. “My magnet sets will be featured in the Dec/Jan issue of Parenting Magazine. This is the first national publication to show my pieces.”
To top it off, The Abington Journal ran an article on the Meg last month. In addition, she recently did an interview with Ryan Lecky on Newswatch 16 to promote the magnet sets.
Meg is a perfect example of how hard work and perseverance pay off. She’s the first to admit that when you do what you love, everything is secondary.
“I love everything about what I do. I meet fabulous artisans, get to see creative items, work on new pieces of my own and just talk art shop with a great group.”
As for balancing it all so successfully, Meg is grateful for the support she receives from her family.
“Kiss My Style is my passion and next to my family, my greatest accomplishment. It’s difficult to juggle working, my family, home and business but truthfully I wouldn’t have it any other way. I’m blessed to have a really supportive husband and mom who help with my shows & my orders. Without them, I don’t know how it could all get done.”
Check out Meg’s website at www.kissmystyle.com. Use code “holiday” for 10% off a $50 order.
If you’re a mommy with your own business, be sure to join KidDilly’s Mompreneurs Group, and find out how you can advertise your business to KidDilly members for free!
If you know a dynamite NEPA mom, nominate her to be featured on an upcoming KidDilly blog post.
Writers, we’re now accepting submissions forKidDilly Blog publication. Email KidDilly@ymail.com for submission guidelines.
Canadian Pacific U.S. Holiday Train to Visit Scranton
The Canadian Pacific Holiday Train, and all it’s inherent holiday excitement, will visit the Steamtown National Historic Site, Scranton this year on Saturday, November 28, 2009.
We’ve attended in the past, and there’s always been lots of cheerful music, lights and celebration.
Visitors are advised to arrive at 5:15 PM, with the train expected to pull in between 5:30 and 6 PM and are asked to donate money or food (nonperishable).
Donations will stay right here in Northeastern Pennsylvania.
Don miss a single holiday event this season! Visit KidDilly’s Event Calendar, featuring family-friendly, kid-focused NEPA regional happenings, has got you covered. Check early, check often.
Button up your best holiday threads and pull out your gift list!
The Big Man himself arrives in Scranton and Wilkes-Barre in just a few short days.
Both the Mall at Steamtown, as well as the Wyoming Valley Mall will welcome the jolly ‘ol elf on Friday, November 13.
Santa will arrive at the Viewmont Mall on Saturday, November 14, complete with a holiday celebration for kids that will include face painting, glitter tattoos and balloon twising.
Stop by KidDilly to discuss your favorite spot for photo ops with Santa.
Kate Spade 500
Join www.kiddilly.com for your chance to win!
As KidDilly.com grows, so does our power to present NEPA moms with great deals, discounts, information, and other exclusives.
When KidDilly.com welcomes our 500th member, we’ll celebrate with a Kate Spade of NY leather handbag giveaway.
Share KidDilly.com with all the moms in your life and get ready to celebrate!
Never Miss a Local Event for Children Again
Introducing the Events Tab on KidDilly.com!
Looking to plan your weekend or just wondering what our wonderful region of Pennsylvania has going on for families and children? Look no further.
Load your organization’s or business’ events, too. It’s free.
Check out all the holiday happenings, now on KidDilly.
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