Archive for Category: "Jennifer Bradley"
this weekend… art, fairs, music & cupcakes!
Great family events in the Northwest this weekend! Springtime brings great festivals to the area, and this weekend is no exception. Bredenbeck’s Decorate-a-Cupcake Night: Friday, May 18th 6:00-8:00pm. Come to the Northwest’s favorite bakery and decorate fresh-baked chocolate and vanilla cupcakes. FREE for kids under 12. Brendenbeck’s is located at 8126 Germantown Avenue [...]
germantown ave. mamas weigh in on mother’s day
What I would really like for Mother’s Day by Elizabette: Mother’s Day sneaks up on me again this year, so moms really need to be honored everyday. But for now, a weekend to sleep and someone else to fill my shoes would be nice. My kids always say that they wish I had a clone, [...]
mother’s day ideas for shopping locally
Are you wondering what to do for that special mom in your life? Well, we’d love to see you shop locally for Mother’s Day. Here are recommendations and wish lists from the moms at Germantown Avenue Parents. Maleka says she’d be happy with goodies from: Grumblethorpe Farmer’s Market. Get me some delicious local brown eggs, [...]
is sir ken robinson right?
You may have heard this Ted Talk, or even seen this RSA Animate video passed around on Feacebook. But it’s one that stands the test of time and offers plenty to debate. If you haven’t seen it before, it’s definitely worth a look. Whether you’re new to the talk or revisiting it, we’d love to hear your thoughts. [...]
how we survived our lego party
Surprise, suprise! My newly minted six year old and his best buddy next door are into legos. With birthdays just three weeks apart, we decided to join forces and host a lego party at home. Seemed like such an innocent idea. Until the evil Pinterest came along. How is Pinterest evil? Well, you think you [...]
autism: a tale of three generations
In our family, we have now experienced 3 generations of autism related disorders. Three generations have tried to figure out why their child, brother, sister, niece, or grandchild seemed to miss things that came naturally to other children their age. Three generations have struggled to connect with those children, worked with a shifting knowledge base [...]
mt. airy kids’ literary fest this weekend!
The Big Blue Marble Bookstore is hosting their 6th annual Mt. Airy Kids’ Literary Festival this weekend. The line-up is amazing! So many choices, activities, authors, and more… for all ages. All FREE and open to the public. So bring your budding bibiophiles and come bask in the literary love! FRIDAY, APRIL 13 10:30am – [...]
tuesday4trayvon catches on
I know, the hard news of the Travon Martin story is not the typical ‘feel’ of stories here at GAP. We’re more of an egg hunt kind of site. But Trayvon Martin’s killing has so many layers, I find it difficult to avoid. I feel as though we as a community avoid things like [...]
easter weekend egg hunts: philadelphia
With BEAUTIFUL weather on the horizon, the egg hunters should be pleased! Here’s a rundown of some of Philly’s eggciting offerings this weekend: Stenton’s Easter Egg Hunt April 7@ 1, 2, and 3pm. Event is free and appropriate for children under 10. Reservations required. Call 215-329-7312 to reserve your space or email programs@stenton.org [...]
