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Local Parent Reviews
Camp Pinnacle Camp Pinnacle is Amazing!     May 16th, 2013
"AMAZING!  My kids left home a bit apprehensive and came back elated. I noticed a new maturity, and they came home more self-assured, more self-reliant and independent.  They did things at Camp they had never done before and couldn't do at home!" - The Kugler Family, Palm Harbor, FL… read full review here

Nemacolin Woodlands Resort Nemacolin Woodlands Resort & Spa Review     by Natasha Durst - Apr 17th, 2013
  This summer, I WON a Free Family Vacation from US My Family Guide! We chose the vacationat Nemacolin Woodlands Resort & Spa in Pennsylvania. We had the most Amazing VacationEVER! It was so great because of the fact that there was something everyone in the family could enjoy all in one place, and the staff there made sure everything you … read full review here

STAGE AE in Pittsburgh -- great for all …     Mar 15th, 2013
  Took my girls to an all-ages show at Stage AE last night …. my second time at this venue and it was another great experience.    My girls absolutely adore Lindsey Stirling and when we heard she was coming back through Pittsburgh we just had to go!     Her last stop here was completely sold out …. As it turns out, the last time she was here, … read full review here

Pittsburgh's PA Motor Speedway 2013 - Additional Events Announced!     Mar 15th, 2013
Pittsburgher 100 Returns; Additional Special Events Announced  PITTSBURGH, PA -- The first draft of the PPMS 2013 schedule was released last month and since that time the speedway management has been busy confirming additional dates for the upcoming season.   "It has always been a goal of Miley Motor Sports to elevate the 'Pittsburgher' back… read full review here

Reading Eggs Reading Eggs Launches New App: Eggy Alph…     Jan 10th, 2013
  From - http://www.prweb.com/releases/2012/12/prweb10216111.htm Reading Eggs Launches New App: Eggy Alphabet Reading Eggs offers complimentary download of their latest educational game for the iPad Eggy Alphabet features fun animations and visuals, cute sound effects and catchy music- keeping kids learning for longer. New York, NY (PRWEB) December 11, 2012 Reading Eggs … read full review here

Triple B Farms Pittsburgh's Finest Fall Pumpkin & Apple…     Sep 24th, 2012
  Pittsburgh's Finest Fall Pumpkin & Apple Festival begins Sept 29th! All-Inclusive Activity Wristband (starts Sept 29th - Oct 31st)Prices for Farm: $11.00 per child  -  $7.00 per adultChildren 2 & under FREE WRISTBAND includes: BOO BARN - ROPE MAZE - PUMPKINLAND - FUNNY FARM -  HAYRIDE - 2 GIANT SLIDES - BARNYARD CARNIVAL - CORNMAZE - FARM FLINGER … read full review here

Baby Sensory Sensory Baby     Jun 30th, 2011
Sensory BabyBy Dr. Lin Day, Baby Sensory The next time you read a book, stop for a moment and marvel at the amazingcapacity of the brain to carry out such an intricate task. Processing informationand co-ordinating the eyes involves many complex interactions between the brainand senses. Sensations from the outside world are changed into electricalimpulses and carried to the brain, which then decod… read full review here

Baby Sensory Tummy Time     Jun 30th, 2011
Tummy TimeBy Dr. Lin Day, Baby Sensory Modern day practices suggest putting babies on their backs to sleep and whilethis has contributed to a significant decrease in cot death or Sudden InfantDeath Syndrome (SIDS), they may miss out the crawling stage, which is crucialto later learning. Babies need to be on their tummies in order to go through thefundamental movement patterns (for example, raisin… read full review here

Baby Sensory A Good Nights Sleep for Babies     Jun 30th, 2011
A Good Night’s Sleep Humans spend about a third of their lives sleeping, although some people manageon much less. Thomas Edison believed that sleep was a waste of time. However,research shows that sleep deprivation can have serious consequences onmemory, concentration, behaviour, mood, judgement and on overall health.The average length of sleep is 7.75 hours, although no one actually sleeps… read full review here



National Reviews
Movies & Performances
Super WHY Live! A Super Fun Time at Super Why Live!     by Erin Myers - May 13th, 2013
  Disclosure: U.S. Family Guide provided me with 4 free tickets to a local Super Why Live show in exchange for an honest review. All opinions are my own. My kids, ages 7 and 4, are HUGE fans of the show Super Why. They love the characters, the songs, and most of all, learning letters!  As a mom, I appreciate this show because it is helping my kiddos take an interest in learning to re… read full review here

Super WHY Live! Super Why Live     by Debi Gerhart - May 13th, 2013
We were so lucky to be able to review Super Why Live. My girls love the show on PBS and it is such a fun show, I certainly didn't mind seeing the show. They did an amazing job keeping the show fast moving, and I loved how they handled all of the flying and scene changes. On the show, the characters are known to fly at times, or have the scene shift to a different place in the story. The live show … read full review here

Super WHY Live! SuperWhy Live: You've Got the Power Tour     by Vera Shiminsky - May 13th, 2013
  Calling all super readers!! A couple weeks ago I took my kids to see Super WHY Live at the Tower Theater and the loved it! The message in Super WHY Live: You’ve Got the Power is that we can do anything we want to do and be anyone we want to be. The audiences joined Super Why, Wonder Red, Princess Presto, Alpha Pig, and Woofster, as they realize their … read full review here


Business Reviews
kidecals Getting ready for camp     by Maria Long - May 20th, 2013
I could not have been more impressed with the labels from Kidecals.  They are printed on very durable paper and come in two sizes which will be perfect for my kids going off to camp this summer.  I really like the smaller sizes to use as name labels in clothing. Sure don't want to lose any clothes even if camp is just a week. I ordered a unisex style to use for both my daughter and son.… read full review here

kidecals My son's adorable decals for preschool     by Daisy Bryce - May 20th, 2013
My little guy starts his new "early preschool" in June and we are getting ready! One item on our list was decals with his name to mark his items. I was lucky to receive the opportunity to try out some awesome decals from Kidecals. Check out the cute envelope that came in the mail. When I opened the envelope, there were two sheets with tons of the little robot labels that I created. I love … read full review here

kidecals Kidecals- Durable Versatile Waterproof L…     by Amanda Hardesty - May 20th, 2013
  Kids go to so many events, meetings, parties and gatherings, it is impossible to keep track of all their belongings all the time. I have had items missing for weeks and then just show up in a backpack or laundry hamper out of nowhere. Several times during laundry, I find items that belong to their cousins, friends and neighborhood kids too. I never know what belongs to who and end up hav… read full review here


Family Vacations
Pixie Vacations Pixie Vacations Cruise Review     Apr 27th, 2013
Well, I can't think of anything bad. Brenda at Pixie Vacations was great to work with. She was prompt in answering all our questions. I really appreciated the reminder emails about when I was suppose to fill out paper work and make reservation for things on the ship.  I like the hints she sent just as we were getting ready to pack. Her timing was perfect. If she had sent them to early I… read full review here

Skytop Lodge No Matter The Season - Skytop Is The Per…     by Jill Baran - Apr 23rd, 2013
  This was the view from our room during our weekend at Skytop Lodge last weekend – gorgeous!   We packed up the kids and headed off for a much needed weekend away and found ourselves not wanting to come home! Skytop Lodge has to be one of the best kept secrets in our area … nestled on 5,500 acres in the Poconos Mountains – visiting this historic property was … read full review here

Skytop Lodge No Matter The Season - Skytop Is The Per…     by Jill Baran - Apr 23rd, 2013
  This was the view from our room during our weekend at Skytop Lodge last weekend – gorgeous!   We packed up the kids and headed off for a much needed weekend away and found ourselves not wanting to come home! Skytop Lodge has to be one of the best kept secrets in our area … nestled on 5,500 acres in the Poconos Mountains – visiting this historic property was … read full review here


Product Reviews
kidecals Getting ready for camp     by Maria Long - May 20th, 2013
I could not have been more impressed with the labels from Kidecals.  They are printed on very durable paper and come in two sizes which will be perfect for my kids going off to camp this summer.  I really like the smaller sizes to use as name labels in clothing. Sure don't want to lose any clothes even if camp is just a week. I ordered a unisex style to use for both my daughter and son.… read full review here

kidecals My son's adorable decals for preschool     by Daisy Bryce - May 20th, 2013
My little guy starts his new "early preschool" in June and we are getting ready! One item on our list was decals with his name to mark his items. I was lucky to receive the opportunity to try out some awesome decals from Kidecals. Check out the cute envelope that came in the mail. When I opened the envelope, there were two sheets with tons of the little robot labels that I created. I love … read full review here

kidecals Kidecals- Durable Versatile Waterproof L…     by Amanda Hardesty - May 20th, 2013
  Kids go to so many events, meetings, parties and gatherings, it is impossible to keep track of all their belongings all the time. I have had items missing for weeks and then just show up in a backpack or laundry hamper out of nowhere. Several times during laundry, I find items that belong to their cousins, friends and neighborhood kids too. I never know what belongs to who and end up hav… read full review here


Other Reviews
Titanic Museum Attraction Iconic Titanic Violin To Be Exclusively …     May 20th, 2013
    Iconic “Titanic violin” to be exclusively on display in America at Titanic Museum Attractions before going up for auction in England Famous violin survived historic RMS Titanic sinking and belonged to storied Titanic bandmaster, Wallace Hartley   Pigeon Forge, Tenn. – For the first and only time in the United States, the iconic vi… read full review here

Titanic Museum Attraction Iconic Titanic Violin To Be Exclusively …     May 20th, 2013
  Iconic “Titanic violin” to be exclusively on display in America at Titanic Museum Attractions before going up for auction in England Famous violin survived historic RMS Titanic sinking and belonged to storied Titanic bandmaster, Wallace Hartley   Pigeon Forge, Tenn. – For the first and only time in the United States, the iconic violin, depicted in Titanic-themed… read full review here

kidecals Mark your belongings: Label it with kide…     by Elizabeth Towns - May 18th, 2013
  If you follow 31 Days Early I Rise at all, you know how much I like to label stuff! I file papers routinely, label my review items, anything I win, everything I am using for ministry, and at this time of year I especially label my children’s stuff! It’s getting ready to be summer camp, summer class, and summer fun time. We need to label everything! I was so excited when I learn… read full review here

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