50% off new classes at The Little Treehouse (until 2/15)

The Little Treehouse in Chestnut Hill will be opening their new "Tumble Room" and classrooms in their basement later in February. Their will be launching their new Tumble Classes (for kids 18 months through age 5) starting in March, and until 2/15, you can receive 50% off the class tuition of $128 for 8 classes. (So it comes down to $64 for 8 classes) Also great is that you can play before and after the class for free.

To learn more and receive a schedule, email: TREEHOUSECLASSES@GMAIL.COM

Eco-Expo this Weekend

Community Eco-Expo
Sunday, January 31, 2010

10 AM to 3 PM

Free and open to all!

The Eco-Expo will help you learn about the many ways large and small--- you can help protect the environment.  It will focus on resources here in our own neighborhoods and nearby people, goods and services you might not know about yet, but that will help YOU make a difference.
  
Listen to and learn from local environmental experts.( details)

• Larry Menkes (10:00 AM) - Why the Current Environmental Crisis is the Most Critical Moment in Human History and What We Can Do About It
• Tom Wells, Thomas G. Wells Construction, LLC (2:00 PM) - The Top Ten Things You Can Do to Go Green
• Steve Savitz, Methacton Electric Car Club (1:00 PM) - Methacton Electric Car Club and the Future of Electric Cars
• Andrew Kleeman, Eos Energy Solutions (12:00 PM) - Solar Power: The Tikkun Olam Investment

 Click here for more info.

Girls: get yourself some OPI gel nails at Twinkling Nails

For years I have struggled with getting manicures. I love the way it looks for the first day or two, and then it chips, and I hate it. But today, at Twinkling Nails in Ambler, I tried out a brand-new product from OPI, called Axxium Gel nail polish. This soak-off gel nail polish is supposed to last 2 weeks with no chips. It applies like nail polish (painted on) and then dries in a UV drier while your nails are getting done. There are over 20 colors available (from light to dark to French), and when your manicure is finished, you can walk out with totally dry, chip-free nails! The whole process took about 45 minutes and costs $25. This is life-changing for me!!!

Twinkling Nails was great, and I enjoyed a (free) massage when my manicure was over. Plus, when you get the Gel nails, they give you a free Paraffin for your hands!

Check it out!

Twinkling Nails:
Butler Pike, Ambler: 215-646-9990
Horsham Road, Ambler: 215-646-4377

Need help around the house? Try the Home Show!

Today I got the opportunity to check out the Philadelphia Home Show downtown at the Convention Center. I love looking around at all of the companies and products out there to help me decorate, build, and improve on my home.

The show is running until January 24th downtown, and is a must-see if you are planning to do any work on your home in the next few years. From kitchen remodeling (granite, cabinetry, etc) to gutter guards, to Jacuzzi's, faux painting, and more, they are all at the Home Show to help you with your home needs.

I got the chance to pick up some new products (a cool mop, an interesting squeegee thing to remove pet hair, and some great dip mix... which by the way, you can sample your way through the Home Show with lots of dips and soups!) I also collected about seven phone numbers and websites of companies that I would be interested in talking to in the future about helping me with my house. There are also lots of opportunities to win lots of prizes all around the show!

I also enjoyed seeing the model rooms (a baby room, green room, spa, and very cool Man's Den) and got the chance to meet Ricky Bottalico (former Phillie and Comcast commentator). There are various celebrity appearances occurring throughout the show -- check out the schedule to see who else is coming soon.

If you plan to go, make sure you order your tickets online to save $3 per person. Enjoy!

Thanks to the Philadelphia Home Show for two admission tickets to experience the show!

The Studio open at UDSC

Did you know that the Upper Dublin Sports Center has a new personal training facility called The Studio? This new facility offers personal training, weight training, cardio equipment, basketball, racquetball, seasonal pool all with childcare available.

Rates are very reasonable to join and the terms (yearly, 6 month, or 3 month) are also very flexible. Right now receive 10% off with their special introductory offer. Call 215-643-7377.

 

680 Tennis Ave, Ambler, PA 19002

Tel:  215-643-7377

Zakes Cafe Prix Fixe Dinner

Zakes Cafe is one of my favorite lunch places to go with my friends. They have an amazing menu and their food is fresh and so good.

I recently learned that they now offer a prix fixe dinner on Wednesday and Thursday evenings for $25! What a great deal! Included in the price are:

• Choice of 4 appetizers
  
• Choice of 3 entrees
• Dessert plate
• Complementary glass of wine

This sounds like a great idea for a mid-week dinner! Enjoy if you decide to go!

Zakes Cakes
444 S. Bethlehem Pike
Ft. Washington, PA
215-654-7600

Makin' Music Together coming to Montgomeryville

I used to take Makin' Music Together classes with my son when we lived in Plymouth Meeting. I just found out that they are opening a new location at the Music Training Center at Airport Square in Montgomeryville.

Classes start the week of January 11th, and trial classes are available. Call 215-362-0450 or register online.

6 Airport Square, North Wales PA 19454
(Rt. 202 and 309, next to Toys R Us)