Deal Alert:  10% Off at Bruster’s Ice Cream at the intersection of Eastchester/Main Street in High Point, NC on Sundays only when you bring your church bulletin. Please check with your local Bruster’s Ice Cream to see if they participate in this offer and let me know.  I’m happy to add all participating locations to my list!

The Natural Science Center of Greensboro’s very own Woody the Groundhog will be predicting the forecast at 10:15 a.m.   The Natural  Science Center is located at 4301 Lawndale Drive, Greensboro, NC. Phone: 336-288-3769 If you live closer to Lexington, celebrate Groundhog Day with a new tradition…    Charlotte, the pot bellied pig, will see if she can find her shadow tomorrow at the 7th Annual Groundhog Day Celebration.  The celebration has traditionally hosted Li’l [...]

Happy Groundhog Day!  I’m linking this page to my post yesterday offering two locations for festivities. Check the Greensboro and Lexington, NC activities out here. Come’on, groundhogs!  Run from that shadow and humor the NC folks with a little snow.  We’re going to need a mass mosquito die-off before Summer creeps around the corner! Enjoy your day, Heather P.S. I’ve noticed that I have quite a few visitors from Oregan.  What types [...]

Happy Sunday! I have a super-hyper toddler in the house (thanks to prednisolone and albuterol) and am gearing up for a day filled with running and saying, “No, Parker. Parker…. Parker!… No sir!… Parker?… Parker!… Don’t do that… No no no.” Cold air triggers asthma, so we have to plan indoor activities. Ideas for a 20-month-old? We can only cook in his play kitchen for so long. I think some [...]

Christy Davis with Cupcake Cuties Bakery & Party Planning shared a must-do for the Christmas season.  Barnes & Noble will be hosting a Polar Express storytime tomorrow (December 9th) at their High Point location (906 Mall Loop Road).  Children of all ages are invited to wear their favorite pajamas and enjoy this winter wonderland tale at 7:00 p.m.  Cookies and hot cocoa will be served. Thanks, Christy, for sharing this with us!

Fill Their Backpacks Campaign School Supplies Drive Sponsored by Wrights Care Services, LLC and YWCA of High Point Donation Drop-Off Window:  July 15th - August 15, 2011 See Below for Drop-Off Locations Students benefiting from the donations are participants in the scholarship-based afterschool program through the YWCA of High Point. I love being involved in the community- especially anything that offers our children a better chance at happiness and success.  Claire Garstka [...]

This event looks interesting!  Take the kids out for something different and meet at the Hemphill Branch of Greensboro Public Library tomorrow at 3:30 for Kapla Block Building.

A new children’s dvd has been added to Archdale Public Library along with a few new books.  Also, don’t forget about their storytime hours for toddlers and preschoolers as well as their Early Learning Group Connection. New DVDs and Books Chuggington. Chuggers to the Rescue (dvd) was added to Archdale Public Library this week. The Easter Cave (by Carol Wedeven) and Carole Wilkinson’s Dragon Keeper, Dragon Moon and Garden of [...]

I missed my sweet son today and was so happy to get home and hear his laugh.  All comfy in our favorite pajamas, we hopped into bed with a pile of books to read.  Curiosity got to me, and I decided to open up the ‘ole trusty laptop and search for free books he would like.  I ran across Children’s Storybooks Online and found a new favorite activity to enjoy with my one-year-old! This [...]

Cash in on today’s Living Social deal and get some fresh air while treating your kids to an awesome time learning about and interacting with butterflies at All-a-Flutter Butterfly Farm.  All-a-Flutter is located at 7850 Clinard Farm Road, Lot B in High Point, North Carlina. Living Social is offering a 55% off deal: $10 for four admission tickets.  Click Here and hop on board!  As always, remember to read the fine [...]