Visitors to the zoo are invited to come in out of the cold and warm ...
Visitors to the zoo are invited to come in out of the cold and warm up with the scaly critters in the Reptile House! Keeper talks, snake feedings, craft activities, photo ops with the reptiles (bring a camera!), and more, are all on the schedule. Coffee and hot chocolate are served.
Families are invited to take a walk through the trails with the moon ...
Families are invited to take a walk through the trails with the moon lighting the way, and examine snow crystals through magnifying glasses. Children must be accompanied by adults. Advance registration is required.
Families are invited to enjoy a winter wander by moonlight and appreciate ...
Families are invited to enjoy a winter wander by moonlight and appreciate the sights and sounds of a winter's night. The evening ends with hot cocoa and snacks by the fire. Please bring your own flashlight. Advance registration is required; call extension 338.
Preschoolers, toddlers, and their adult companions are invited to ...
Preschoolers, toddlers, and their adult companions are invited to read a story and have some fun during outdoor circle time at Tifft that includes silly songs and games. Advance registration is required; call extension 338.
My Tomato Pie, famous for their fried green tomatoes, also serves ...
My Tomato Pie, famous for their fried green tomatoes, also serves soups, salads, pastas, sandwiches served on homemade foccacia bread, and of course, pizza.
Nick Jr's Flicks for Kids website offers insights into current ...
Nick Jr's Flicks for Kids website offers insights into current theatrical releases as well as DVD reviews.
The site offers a quick overview of films, with recommendations organized by age. Parents can also see a brief summary of the film, and find information about what's positive, and not-so-positive about the listed movies.
A message board, encouraging parents to share their thoughts about specific movies, is also provided.
A trip to Pottery Barn Kids is catalogue shopping brought tolife. ...
A trip to Pottery Barn Kids is catalogue shopping brought to life. The store offers parents every accessory a stylish child's room demands.
Furniture, bedding, rugs, curtains, and other must-haves fill the store with candy-colored perfection. We like the collection of simple wooden kids' toys - they're pricey, but they're well made and attractive enough to be left out when company comes.
Founded in 1875, the Buffalo Zoo is the third oldest zoo in the ...
Founded in 1875, the Buffalo Zoo is the third oldest zoo in the United States. Each year, the Zoo welcomes approximately 400,000 visitors and is the second largest tourist attraction in Western New York, second only to Niagara Falls.
Located on 23.5 acres of Buffalo's beautiful Delaware Park, the Zoo exhibits a diverse collection of wild and exotic animals and more than 320 different species of plants. Open year-round, the Zoo is a constant source of conservation, education, and recreation.
The recently renovated petting zoo in the Children's Zoo section gives little ones an opportunity to actually touch the animals - including Ossabaw Island pigs, Karakul sheep, and chickens. Seasonal outdoor animal demonstrations, interactive stations, a well-stocked vegetable garden, and a suspended bridge over a peaceful pond are also on hand.
During the warmer months, a stroll through Lorikeet Landing may result in an exotic bird feeding right from a little outstretched hand.
The winner of our 2008 Parents' Picks quest to find the Best Day Camp for Teens in Buffalo, summer opportunities at the Buffalo Zoo include Zoo Teen Naturalists for kids ages 13 to 17 and day camps for kids ages five to 12.
Birthday parties at the Zoo are available to members only most Saturday and Sundays from 11am-1pm or 2pm-4pm all year long. The party includes a wild animal presentation and an activity that both relate to the theme for the birthday. Themes include Rainforest Romp, Sslithering sselebration, Fun Feathered Bird Day, and Barnyard Bash. The cost is $10 per child (minimum of 10 children). Call 716.837.3900, ext. 128 for more details or to make a reservation. Birthday parties book quickly, so sign up for membership and try to make a reservation at least one month prior to the desired party date.
Chef's, the winner of our 2008 Parents' Picks quest to find the Best Best Family-Friendly Restaurant in Buffalo, has served hearty Italian fare to Buffalo diners since 1923, and is renowned for its Spaghetti Parmesan.
Most of the menu is available on a take-out basis, and jars of the famous tomato sauce are available for purchase.
Ruby Tuesday appears to have no connection to the popular Rolling ...
Ruby Tuesday appears to have no connection to the popular Rolling Stones song for which it is named. Mick is conspicuously absent from the walls that are decorated with mass-produced local sports memorabilia.
However confusing the name, it is a good place to take the kids. Children are greeted at the door with a balloon (which usually doesn't last through the meal). Fortunately, they're also weighted with crayons to eliminate to lost balloon stress. At the table, children will find a cup of crayons and a children's menu that doubles as an activity sheet.
Hungry kids can choose favorites like chicken tenders, hamburgers, mac n' cheese, and grilled cheese sandwiches. The price for a kids' meal ranges from $2.49 to $4.49. Drinks and dessert are additional.
The adult menu highlights big portions of the usual restaurant fare. Sandwiches, burgers, fajitas, and shrimp dishes top the choices. It does have a pretty good salad bar with offerings that are fresh and tasty.
You may want to request a booth (there are a lot of them), as these allow for a lot of squirming. High chairs and booster seats are available, as is a changing table in the ladies' room.
For those who prefer to dine in the comfort of their homes, Ruby Tuesday offers take out.
There comes a time in many parents' lives when the object of their ...
There comes a time in many parents' lives when the object of their devotion discovers the need to make noise. Lots of noise. And call it a band.
Guitar Center is a parent's best defense when that day arrives. You'll find a vast selection of Keyboards, MIDI peripherals, Music Software, Pro Audio, Recording Equipment, Dance Music Gear, Drums, Percussion, Amplifiers, Basses, Acoustic Guitars, Accessories and Vintage Instruments.
But you won't feel overwhelmed! Someone who knows even more than your young musician will appear to walk you both through exactly what you need (and hopefully steer your child away from amps that "go to 11").
Guitar Center stores feature high ceilings and lots of open floor space to support massive displays of products. They also have private acoustic rooms, so you can hear what the guitar really sounds like, away from the consumer din.
Each department has product specialists whose job it is to specialize. That way drummers can deal with drummers, guitarists with guitarists, and so on. In Pro Audio and Keyboards, industry certified consultants take the time to answer questions and help you select the equipment that best suits your child's specific musical needs.
And finally, Guitar Center actually has a guarantee of total satisfaction. If you're not satisfied with your purchase - for any reason - simply bring it back for a full refund. No questions, no hassles. Plus it guarantees the lowest price in the nation!
Shopping for diaper bags can be as difficult as shopping for a swimsuit. ...
Shopping for diaper bags can be as difficult as shopping for a swimsuit. You've got to find just the right fit and style. It needs to not only look good, but also function well.
Wouldn't it be nice to have a personal shopper for such a purchase? Little Dudes & Divas is essentially that - a great online source for diaper bags with a staff so knowledgeable about product features and performance, you can trust their recommendations.
Offhand Designs, Ju Ju Be, Timi & Leslie, Mia Bossi, Fanci-Free - they're all here. There are messenger bags, backpack bags, tote bags, and diaper bags that don't look diaper bags, so you can go out with the girls without switching to a purse (seriously; they're beautiful and subtle.)
What differentiates this online shopping experience is the personal service provided. We all know that colors register differently on our monitors than they do in person, so go ahead and call! We have, and a staff member will personally search the inventory for a bag that combines your favorite shades of brown and blue, or name each and every color in that crazy, cool pattern you're eyeing.
There are also color-coordinated gifts baskets of bibs, wipes cases, towels, etc that make huge impressions at showers. And if you're shopping for baby clothes, the shop is easily organized to identify the best items for "dudes" and "divas."
Scharf's Schiller Park Restaurant serves hearty German fare,with ...
Scharf's Schiller Park Restaurant serves hearty German fare, with a nod to American comfort food (roast beef, steak, chicken) and vegetarian requirements (vegetable and fruit plates). The children's menu includes chicken in a basket, burgers, and grilled cheese.
Ruby Tuesday appears to have no connection to the popular Rolling ...
Ruby Tuesday appears to have no connection to the popular Rolling Stones song for which it is named. Mick is conspicuously absent from the walls that are decorated with mass-produced local sports memorabilia.
However confusing the name, it is a good place to take the kids. Children are greeted at the door with a balloon (which usually doesn't last through the meal). Fortunately, they're also weighted with crayons to eliminate to lost balloon stress. At the table, children will find a cup of crayons and a children's menu that doubles as an activity sheet.
Hungry kids can choose favorites like chicken tenders, hamburgers, mac n' cheese, and grilled cheese sandwiches. The price for a kids' meal ranges from $2.49 to $4.49. Drinks and dessert are additional.
The adult menu highlights big portions of the usual restaurant fare. Sandwiches, burgers, fajitas, and shrimp dishes top the choices. It does have a pretty good salad bar with offerings that are fresh and tasty.
You may want to request a booth (there are a lot of them), as these allow for a lot of squirming. High chairs and booster seats are available, as is a changing table in the ladies' room.
For those who prefer to dine in the comfort of their homes, Ruby Tuesday offers take out.
Location: Goat Island at Terrapin Point, Niagara Falls, NY
Offering one of the best views within Niagara Falls State Park, Top ...
Offering one of the best views within Niagara Falls State Park, Top of the Falls restaurant serves a full menu of American and regional culinary favorites, heavy on the soups and salads.
The restaurant is located on Goat Island, overlooking Terrapin Point, and guests can look out on Horseshoe Falls through floor-to-ceiling windows or opt to eat on one of the outdoor dining decks.
The winner of our 2008 Parents' Picks quest to find Best Museum for Little Kids in Buffalo, Explore & More is the region's only museum designed specifically for kids - specifically, kids ages newborn to ten.
The Big Feats for the Littlest Hands exhibit provides infants with plenty of crawling, climbing and exploration activities; toddlers can brave the more challenging elements, including a mini balance-beam.
A house "under construction," food play, and a culture corner that highlights four different countries - Mexico, Netherlands, South Africa, and Vietnam - round out the space.
Birthday party themes include Animal Kingdom, Butterflies and Flowers, Clowns and/or Balloons, Construction, a Japanese Tea Party (ages 7+), and Party Princess. Fees are $130 and up, based on number of guests and day of the week. Schedule well in advance.
Raise your hand if you love beautifully done scrapbooks. Now keep ...
Raise your hand if you love beautifully done scrapbooks. Now keep your hand up if you love the process of scrapbooking. A-ha. We're not all eagerly awaiting the next opportunity to crop and journal.
How Fast They Grow takes the pain out of scrapbooking for those of us who are crafting-challenged. The site allows parents to easily design and create 12 by 12 inch pages with digital photos, which can be inserted in to standard scrapbooks. More than 100 design templates - including boy and girl styles and special holiday pages by Boatman Geller - can be used to make a polished and perfect page in about ten minutes.
Need to raise money for your school? Tired of bake sales? PTO Ideas ...
Need to raise money for your school? Tired of bake sales? PTO Ideas is dedicated to helping weary Parent-Teacher organizations revitalize the fund-raising process.
The winner of our 2008 Parents' Picks quest to find Best Museum for Little Kids in Buffalo, Explore & More is the region's only museum designed specifically for kids - specifically, kids ages newborn to ten.
The Big Feats for the Littlest Hands exhibit provides infants with plenty of crawling, climbing and exploration activities; toddlers can brave the more challenging elements, including a mini balance-beam.
A house "under construction," food play, and a culture corner that highlights four different countries - Mexico, Netherlands, South Africa, and Vietnam - round out the space.
Birthday party themes include Animal Kingdom, Butterflies and Flowers, Clowns and/or Balloons, Construction, a Japanese Tea Party (ages 7+), and Party Princess. Fees are $130 and up, based on number of guests and day of the week. Schedule well in advance.
We could all use an extra pair of hands when it comes to keepingup ...
We could all use an extra pair of hands when it comes to keeping up with the house. That's where Maid Brigade comes in, and we're particularly fond of the company's green approach to clean.
The only national residential cleaning company going fully green (by the end of 2007, all franchisees will use the proprietary green service in all customers' homes), Maid Brigade uses solutions certified by Green Seal for a safe and thorough cleaning, and equipment and processes follow many Green Seal standards for cleaning services.
Service packages cover a wide variety of needs, from regular weekly or semi-monthly cleanings to that post-birthday-party scrubdown.
HowsMyNanny.com is a nanny-reporting service: Parents purchase ...
HowsMyNanny.com is a nanny-reporting service: Parents purchase a license plate for their stroller, and the public is encouraged to anonymously report good or bad nanny observations. Registered parents receive emails alerting them to reports about their particular nanny.
CampDepot.com is a search engine for summer camps, offering more ...
CampDepot.com is a search engine for summer camps, offering more than 14,000 camp listings that parents can search by zip code, specialty, location, activity, etc.
Kids Cuts-R-Fun, the winner of our 2008 Parents' ...
Kids Cuts-R-Fun, the winner of our 2008 Parents' Picks quest to find the Best Haircut for Little Kids in Buffalo, offers haircuts and styling for children of all ages, from newborns to teens, while providing a comfortable atmosphere for parents as well.
Haircut prices include shampoo and styling. Other services are available for an additional fee.
Birthday parties for boys and girls are available weekdays after 6pm, Saturday after 3pm, and all day Sunday for a minimum of six children. A basic party package costs $13.95 per child and includes hairstyling, braiding with beads, French braids, and updos, as well as manicures, makeup, and color gels. Parents can bring pizza, snacks, birthday cake, and party favors. Deluxe party packages are $18.95 per child and includes all the services mentioned above, plus cake, pizza, beverages, gift bags, invitations, and paper products. A $50 non-refundable deposit is required when reserving.
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