It’s hard to put a mother’s love into words, but with these sweet and stylish personalized baubles, you can at least showcase it with a few important letters. By Melissa Greiner Heartstrings Mother’s Necklaces What it is: Handcrafted necklaces in a classic and more modern styles that, when personalized, allow Mom to carry her children [...]
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Main Line Mother’s Day Guide 2013
May is all about Mom. The greatest gift you can give (or receive) is a few kind words that share just how much you truly care, but a special meal or gift is sure to be appreciated, too. A few of our local friends wanted you to know what they have planned for Mom — [...]
Main Line Family Fun for the Week of April 22, 2013
Enjoy Main Line Parent‘s picks for fun celebrations of Earth Day, and for the rest of the week! By Carrie Hill Photo curtesy the Philadelphia Museum of Art Monday, April 22 Visit the National Constitution Center’s Earth Day celebration today, where visitors can find out how they can help their communities “go green”—a key [...]
Join Us For Our “Clovers For Clothing” Donation Event April 14
We hope you already had the first Clover Market of the Spring season on your calendar for this Sunday, April 14! But now we want you to come with more than an empty trunk and your best decorating ideas — stop by the Main Line Parent table at the event and bring us a new [...]
Main Line Family Fun for the Week of April 8, 2013
Is this the week when we’ll finally be able to shed those winter layers and enjoy the sunshine? The Main Line Parent Family certainly hopes so. Here are our top picks for this week, to be enjoyed while the sunshine lasts! by Carrie Hill photo by Carrie Hill Monday, April 8 Kids’ Storytime is on [...]
Support: Teach Anti-Bullying
We all know bullying is a problem. This local organization is showing all of us — from parents to teachers to students — how we can each make an effort to solve it. By Alissa Boyle Photo courtesy Teach Anti-Bullying Bullying is not at all uncommon. Unfortunately often we hear about incidents only when it’s [...]
MLP Musts: Uncle Goose Classic ABC Blocks
Some things simply never go out of style, so pass on bright plastic and instead enjoy the beauty and nostalgia of this wooden favorite. By Amy Abolafia Uncle Goose Classic ABC Blocks What it is: A set of meticulously handcrafted, old-fashioned A-B-C letter blocks. Why it’s a must: It’s hard to find great children’s toys. [...]
Join Us For Our Issue 6 Release Mingle!
It’s here, dear readers! And may we say, it’s beautiful! We are so excited to share out new Spring/Summer print magazine — Issue 6! — with our community, and what better way to show off the new book and celebrate our amazing MLP family than with a festive Mingle!? Please join us for a release [...]
Main Line Family Fun for the Week of April 1, 2013
Happy April from the Main Line Parent team! Here are our picks for great family fun this week. By Carrie Hill Image courtesy of the Morris Arboretum Monday, April 1 Kids’ Storytime is on today at Longwood Gardens. Young horticulturists will learn about a garden-related topic through engaging activites. For children ages 3–5. Space is limited to [...]
Greater Philadelphia Family Race Guide
From marathons to 5Ks, many Philadelphia-area races welcome kids or host a child-friendly version of the main event, allowing everyone to break a sweat. By Melissa Greiner Photo by John Manion The family that stays fit together, stays together. Or something like that, right!? Whether its you working on your next sub-4 marathon or your kids [...]
