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11 Unique Pumpkin Decorating Ideas
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Happy Crafting :)…
2019 PA Family Expo Details – A Free & Fun Family Event
The 2019 PA Family Expo presented by Highmark Blue Shield & Penn State Health will be an incredible FREE fun family event for our local community! This event is designed with families in mind, especially those with children ages toddler through the teen years. The expo will feature national and local exhibitors who will be showcasing their amazing products and services. There will also be lots of free interactive activities and fun entertainment for the entire family. This event is sure to be a hit with everyone!
Scroll down for additional details, photos, and find out what will be offered at the 2019 PA Family Expo!
Adore Them is proud to be the Marketing Partner for the PA Family Expo!
Who will be there?
Exhibitors and Sponsors
The PA Family Expo will have over 50 businesses that will be showcasing the newest products and services for kids, parents, and families. All of the vendors have put a lot of thought into their displays and will be providing visitors with unique offers, giveaways, activities, and exclusive deals that you can not find anywhere else! Learn more about this free family event below:
Thank you to our Sponsors and Partners:
Highmark Blue Shield & Penn State Health – a big thank you to our presenting sponsors who help to make this event possible for our community! Stop by their booths to check out their exclusive show specials during the event
WJTL’s Kid’s Cookie Break – join the Pop Up Party as WJTL, our media partner, will be broadcasting live from the expo
Michaels – will be providing a kid’s craft table where you can create a Trick-Or-Treat Sack and Spider Craft
UPMC Pinnacle – is our entertainment sponsor – check out the list of fun entertainment happening on stage throughout the event – you will definitely want to grab a seat
Agora Cyber Charter School – is our tote bag sponsor and will be offering free cinch sacks filled with samples, coupons, and special offers from a variety of brands for the first 400 families, perfect for storing all of your trick-or-treat goodies
Party Pac Entertainment – will be twisting up all sorts of balloon creations and showing off their magical talents to all young & old
This Way Up Band – check out this family band who creates music using boomwhackers and pvc pipes
Adore Them – is our media partner, and will be offering a beautiful family photo-op; be sure to grab a photo with your sweet little pumpkins in their halloween costumes
Some of the brands participating this year include:
The Party Palooza – stop by their booth to enter for a chance to win a FREE Party Package as well as an exclusive show special
Tiny Town – visit the Tiny Town Castle for your chance to win a FREE family pass to Tiny Town
The Bull Guys – try out their inflatable obstacle course with 1 free admission per person (extra tickets can be purchased at event)
King’s Swings – come play on one of their new swing sets at the event
Lapp’s Toys – enjoy a FREE interactive play area filled with Lapp’s famous and unique wooden toys
Sardina Dental Group – will have tooth shaped 2 min timers for kids to use while brushing, tooth brushes, and cinch bags. Also, enter for your chance to win a child and an adult electric toothbrush
Usborne Books & More – enter for your chance to win a FREE Shine A Light Book, and take advantage of their show special – buy 4 books and get 1 free
The Janus School – stop by their booth to learn more about their school and show specials
AAA Central Penn – will be hosting a fun game at their booth with prizes, as well as a drawing for a FREE classic AAA membership
Berkshire Hathaway – stop by their booth and let your little ones play in their interactive kitchen and living room, pickup some FREE giveaways, and enter for your chance to win a raffle prize
PA Cyber Charter School – stop by their booth to learn more about their school options and show specials
Sylvan Learning – will have a drawing for a FREEÂ Sylvan assessment ($95 value), a drawing for a FREEÂ STEM club ($99 value), and lots of FREEÂ giveaways
Stampin’ Up! – enter for your chance to win a FREE class for you and 5 friends, and enter their raffle to win a basket worth over $50
Bath Fitter – stop by their booth to learn more about their services and show specials
Never Grow Up Vacations – enter for your chance to win a raffle basket, and try your luck at a scratch off card for money savings (prizes range from $25 – $500) for anyone that books a trip while at the show
Fusion Gymnastics – stop by their booth to enjoy a FREE interactive gymnastic experienceÂ
Chesterbrook Academy – will be offering FREE registration coupons for all parents who wish to tour and enroll in any of their 5 schools throughout Lancaster. Also, enter for your chance to win an educational raffle basket
Boy Scouts of America – take a turn at the Pinewood Derby Track, scoop up a FREE poster, and enter to win a camping gift
Perfectly Posh – will be offering special event pricing, a FREE gift with your purchase, and samples
Pennsylvania Mentor – stop by their booth to learn more about their services and show specials
Lancaster Mennonite – will be offering a FREE STEAM activity at their booth, and enter a drawing for a FREE LM gift basket which includes a Blazers t-shirt, 4 tickets to “Beauty & the Beast” musical, a family sports pass, and more
Green Mountain Energy – stop by their booth to learn more about their services and show specials
And Many More! View the full list of exhibitors HERE.
Why Should You Go?
Activities, Entertainment, and Giveaways
This free family event is planned from beginning to end with families in mind! There are entertainment options for children as well as opportunities for the parents to learn new information, spend a fun day with friends, and do some shopping along the way.
There will be FREE activities for the kids including…
- Indoor Trick-or-Treating
- Inflatable Obstacle Course
- Tumble & Flip Gymnastics
- Race a Pinewood Derby Car
- Meet & Greet Local Authors
- Balloon Twisting & Magic Show
- STEM Station
- Kid’s Craft Table
- Grab-A-Snack
- Interactive Castle
- Story Time
- Corn Table
- Kid’s Cookie Break
- Interactive Toy Area
- The Party Palooza
- Swing Set
- Touch-A-Firetruck
- Coloring Station
- Interactive Games
- Play Dough & Cookie Cutters
- Coloring Sheets
- STEAM Activities
- Photo Booths
- Family Lounge
And even more… check out activity details HERE!
There will be fun FREE family event Entertainment!
Grab a seat by the stage and enjoy:
There will be lots of giveaways and raffles at this event!
In addition to the list below, many exhibitors will be offering free samples, chances to win prizes, raffle baskets, and more! They will also be offering special deals and exclusive sales that you will not be able to find anywhere else. So grab some freebies, and plan to do some shopping throughout the event!
- Free cinch sacks provided by Agora Cyber Charter School filled with samples, coupons, and offers from a variety of brands – for the first 400 families
- Herr’s full size snacks
- Samples of Mead Johnson products
- Enter for your chance to win these amazing Raffles –
- Passes to Snapology
- Smartypants Vitamins
- Tickets to Legoland
- Family Passes to Barnyard Kingdom
- Gift Box from Laserdome
- Meal Prep Basket from Dream Dinners
- Diffuser with Essential Oils from Josiah’s Oils
- BOGO Passes from Corn Cob Acres
- Caterpillar toy from Outback Toys
Check out the full list HERE!
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Claim Your Free Tickets Here
For additional info, check out the full PA Family Expo collection
Zucchini Fritters Recipe
Teaching teens to cook can seem daunting, but it doesn’t have to be. Look for moderate level recipes, like the one below, and enjoy making it together. Then, a couple of weeks later, ask them to attempt again, but this time by them-self while you watch. It can be hard to give up control in the kitchen, but you are teaching them valuable survival skills that will eventually be appreciated once they move out on their own. Start with this simple yet delicious zucchini fritters recipe.
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How to Create the Perfect Teen Workspace
Teens spend a great deal of their time in their room and at their desk. Set your teen’s workspace up for success with just a few simple steps. Scroll down to see a fun DIY, that will help you transform a small space, into the perfect teen workspace!
This article is written by Pamela Rineer
For more on this topic, check out the full All About Teens collection
DIY – How To Create the Perfect Teen Workspace
1. Start with a desk that your teen will feel comfortable working at. Choose a desk that doesn’t offer too much room for items to get lost or piled up. But just enough room to have a few essentials and space to work.
2. A good supportive chair. A variety of office chairs are available in every color, plushness, with armrests, and wheels! But, don’t overlook kitchen chairs or even stools. Stools are ideal for teens who stand and move around when they work. Kitchen chairs add comfort, but don’t encourage lingering at the desk for too long. Add a lumbar pillow for back support when needed.
3. Organize calendar and activity schedules on a cork board, but leave plenty of room for additional papers that come home for projects that are due. If the calendar is electronic such as Google Calendar, simply print the calendar at the beginning of each month to help your teen stay on task.
4. Use a hook rail to hang headphones, scissors, or to clip on a good LED study light so it doesn’t take up valuable work space.
5. Teens also have fun showcasing special photos. Take the photos that they’ve taken on their smartphones and apply an easy preset filter! Check out the Greater than Gatsby portrait collection for beautiful, professional-looking options. First download the free Lightroom app. Then purchase your selected preset and read the step by step instructions. Watch your photos transform to give them the wow factor!
Make Sure Your Teen’s Workspace is Organized
6. Organize folders with an in and out file system. What still needs to be worked on kept on one side, while what is finished kept in the other.
7. Incorporating an electronic station is key when it comes to teens. This desk has a great shelf for electronics. Attach a surge protector to the desk using velcro on the back of the strip and the desk shelf. Cords can be kept out of sight using a reusable velcro wrap ties. (Note- Invest in a power surge protector that has USB ports and regular outlets.)
8. Add a rolling cart to contain the clutter. On the top tier most needed items are easily accessible. Pens, pencils, highlighter, sharpie, and scissors are all kept in a colander, while two colorful bowls hold paperclips, binder clips, rubber bands, white out, and staples. Add a stapler and an electronic pencil sharper so your teen has everything they need to get to work. The second tier is for paper and folders, while the bottom tier is intentionally left empty to be used however your teen needs.
9. Don’t forget to add a small basket for trash.
Your teen will be organized and ready to conquer any task big or small in their new, organized workspace! Happy Studying!
For more on this topic, check out the full All About Teens collection
Featured Contributor: Pamela Rineer
Pamela Rineer lives in Lititz, PA with her husband, two boys, and very large goldendoodle. With a love of real estate, design, and money management she began renovating their homes on a budget. Now, settling into their fifth house, she shares simple DIY’s for all things home.
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