So this holiday season, I learned about the Ebay shopping gift list app. It is really cool. My child with the supervision of an adult can choose all the items she wants on her gift list this year. Then we can send it to Santa up north.
We simply just click on the link and with Facebook Ebay Holiday App logged into the ebay app mobile or on your desk top. You can create a list Super Simple, entered the kids name and then picked away adding the gifts we hope to get this holiday season. I loved how easy it was. Than I shared the list to friends and Family for my kids to my extended family. So simple.
I love the interface it allows to have the children doing shopping list but also choose for your spouse. Also I created a list for my husband which he can’t view.
Ebay makes it so simple you can do ebay gift list creation any time anywhere. Including swim team practice like we are.
Also just by me creating a list I can win from ebay something off my list or a gift card. So head on over and check it out makes ebay shopping easy.
I was hired by Splash Creative Media to write this post on behalf of eBay.
So for year my family has done many things around Philadelphia for a Christmas Tradition: Here is a complete list of things to do for the holidays Christmas Philadelphia, Lancaster, New Hope and Atlantic City for your Family to start a Holiday Christmas Tradition of your own.
Philadelphia Christmas Holiday:
From November 20-January 6, visitors to historic Pennypacker Mills enjoy guided tours of the richly decorated mansion. And on select Saturdays, they can learn how to make Christmas wreaths and see how Victorian candy was made, among other activities. 5 Haldeman Road, Schwenksville, (610) 287-9349, historicsites.montcopa.org/pennypackermills
A Philadelphia tradition since 1956, the Christmas Light Show at Macy’s in Center City illuminates a large wall inside the Wanamaker building, a National Historic Landmark, with almost 100,000 LED lights and finishes with sounds from the Wanamaker Organ, November 23-December 31. 1300 Market Street, (215) 241-9000, wanamakerorgan.com
At Pottsgrove Manor from November 23-January 6, guided Twelfth Night Tours enable visitors to experience the historic mansion when it’s dressed in its traditional English holiday best. Then, on December 9, costumed 18th-century “residents” lead candlelight holiday tours through the manor. 100 W. King Street, Pottstown, (610) 326-4014, historicsites.montcopa.org/pottsgrovemanor
Old City gets into the holiday spirit with Deck the Alley, an annual holiday tradition on Elfreth’s Alley, the nation’s oldest residential street. Taking place on December 1, the event gives visitors a chance to explore the historic homes all decked out for the holiday season, tour the museum or enjoy the sounds of carolers. 2nd Street & Elfreth’s Alley, (215) 574-0560, elfrethsalley.org
Every year, the EastFairmount Park Mansions (Laurel Hill, Lemon Hill, Mount Pleasant, Strawberry Mansion, Sweetbriar and Woodford) are adorned in holiday finery for yuletide tours. Visitors can wander through one or all of these architectural masterpieces the first two weekends of December (December 1-2 and December 8-9). Mount Pleasant and Woodford will also be open most days from December 11 to December 31. (215) 763-8100, fairmountpark.org
History buffs get into the spirit of the season in their own way when they witness Washington Crossing the Delaware River, a free, annual reenactment staged at 1:00 p.m. on Christmas Day at Washington Crossing Historic Park. A day of family-friendly activities accompanies the full dress rehearsal on December 9 beginning at 11:00 a.m. Routes 32 & 532, Washington Crossing, (215) 493-4076, ushistory.org/washingtoncrossing
The holidays go red, white and green at Longwood Gardens during A Longwood Gardens Christmas, taking place Thanksgiving Day through January 6. Visitors can wander through half a million glowing lights to see thousands of poinsettias, vibrantly decorated trees and dancing fountains, which brighten the gardens’ vast grounds and conservatory. 1001 Longwood Road,
Kennett Square, (610) 388-1000, longwoodgardens.org
Morris Arboretum debuts its Holiday Garden Railway display on November 24. This miniature winter wonderland amid the evergreens features a quarter-mile of model-train track with twinkling lights, seven loops and tunnels with 15 different rail lines, cable cars, bridges and trains that cruise past scaled replicas of historic monuments and Philadelphia-area landmarks made from all-natural materials. 100 E. Northwestern Avenue, (215) 247-5777, morrisarboretum.org
Linvilla Orchards looks more like the North Pole from December 1-24. The decorated farm features a Christmasland display and petting zoo, while the market section is stocked with all-things holiday and crafts for younger guests. Santa makes an appearance every Saturday and Sunday in December, and on select afternoons, visitors can sing along during Caroling Hayrides, marshmallow roasting and apple cider. 137 W. Knowlton Road, Media,
(610) 876-7116, linvilla.com
The traditional German Christmas Market runs from November 3-December 31 at Byers’ Choice. In the village-like setting, shoppers can find gingerbread houses, advent calendars and handcrafted toys, plus workshops, live animals and a nativity scene. On December 15-16, guests can also enjoy A Christmas Carol, a one-man show performed by Charles Dickens’ great-great grandson, Gerald Charles Dickens. 4355 County Line Road, Chalfont, (215) 822-6700, byerschoice.com
Sesame Place Very Furry Christmas– Park is open 1-8 most weekends after Thanksgiving – and a full week during the Dec 25-31. The parades and characters dressed up in holiday attire and the park is filled with lights. Themed holiday shows and more.
Please Touch Museum® presents the Enchanted Colonial Village Supported by The Philadelphia Foundation, with intricately restored Colonial scenes depicting the Bakery, Blacksmith Shop, Toymaker, Tailor Shop, Watchmaker and others. Open November 16-
January 2, the village first made its home at the Lit Brothers department store from 1962
until 1975. 4231 Avenue of the Republic, (215) 581-3181, pleasetouchmuseum.org
Philadelphia Area Christmas Shows
The Philadelphia Orchestra Saturday, December 1, 2012 11:30 am Verizon Hall Deck the halls and come-a-caroling with The Philadelphia Orchestra for a festive celebration filled with your favorite sounds of the season, sing-alongs, and of course, Santa! Kick your holidays off right with music from The Nutcracker, Sleigh Ride, and ’Twas the Night Before Christmas, narrated by award-winning storyteller Charlotte Blake Alston. You never know what surprises may appear, so jingle all the way to Verizon Hall and don’t miss out!
New this year! Pennsylvania Ballet is proud to partner with The Salvation Army. At performances of George Balanchine’s The Nutcracker™, audience members are invited to bring a new, unwrapped toy for a child in need. Once collected at the theater, these toys will be distributed to families across the Delaware Valley throughout the holiday season and beyond.
Starting at just $20, tickets to all 23 performances of George Balanchine’s The Nutcracker™ at the Academy of Music are on sale now. Tickets are available online at paballet.org, by phone at 215.893.1999, and in person at the Kimmel Center Box Office Check out my full Ballet post
Rockin’ Ever After Disney on Ice performance in Philadelphia at the Wells Fargo Center Disney on Ice tour
Abington Presbyterian Church Christmas by Candlelight service. Abington Presbyterian Church is one of the oldest churches in North America. The Preformance has 3 choirs from children through adults. Plus a full orchestra. Free performance. Dec 16th 4:30 & 7:00
The Keswick Theatre keeps the holiday season humming all month long. The lineup includes: Rockin’ Holiday Celebration with The Duprees, Shirley Alston Reeves and many others, December 1; The Pink Martini Holiday Show, featuring vocalist China Forbes singing classics from Hollywood musicals from the1940s and 50s, December 2; The Irish Tenors’ holiday celebration, December 6; Home for the Holidays, starring beloved singer/songwriter Judy Collins and legendary songwriter Jimmy Webb, December 7; Vegas icon Wayne Newton, performing classic hits and holiday favorites, December 11; Manhattan Transfer Holiday Show, December 13; Philly Nutt Crak-Up, a fun and funny holiday dance spoof, December 15.
291 N. Keswick Avenue, Glenside, (215) 572-7650, keswicktheatre.com
This year’s holiday calendar at the Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts, the Merriam Theater and the Academy of Music is chock-full of old-fashioned favorites. Highlights include: Holiday Spectacular by the Philadelphia Orchestra, December 1; The Rock School’s Nutcracker 1776, December 1; A Celtic Christmas at the Kimmel, December 2; and Holiday POPS! by Peter Nero and the Philly Pops, December 7-22. Kimmel, Broad & Spruce Streets; Academy, Broad & Locust Streets; Merriam, 250 S. Broad Street, (215) 790-5800, kimmelcenter.org
Those in the mood for a magical holiday musical can stop by the Walnut Street Theatre, the oldest theater in the country, to catch a one-hour, kid-friendly adaptation of Charles Dickens’ classic A Christmas Carol, December 1-22. Also on stage, Plaid Tidings, featuring 1950s tunes and holiday gems, November 20-December 30. 825 Walnut Street, (215) 574-3550, walnutstreettheatre.org
It’s year five for Philadelphia’s high-tech holiday show, The Comcast Holiday Spectacular, at the 58-story Comcast Center. Onlookers stand in awe of the original holiday imagery set to the music of a 64-piece orchestra and shown on the world’s largest four-millimeter LED screen in the building’s lobby. The free 15-minute show occurs at the top of the hour, 10:00 a.m.-8:00 p.m. (except 5:00 p.m. on weekdays), from Thanksgiving to January 1. 17th Street & John F. Kennedy Boulevard, visitphilly.com/comcast
A Brandywine Christmas takes over the Brandywine River Museum from November 23-January 6. On view: a display of trees featuring “critters” and all-things natural, a Victorian dollhouse, a model railroad with more than 2,000 feet of track and exquisitely crafted jewelry inspired by Andrew Wyeth’s paintings. Handcrafted natural critter ornaments made by volunteers are on sale December 1-2. U.S. Route 1, Chadds Ford, (610) 388-2700, brandywinemuseum.org
Starting on November 23, the picturesque Franklin Square lights up to brighten the season—literally—and provides a holiday backdrop for visits with Santa and Mrs. Claus on select weekends. 6th & Race Streets, (215) 629-4026, historicphiladelphia.org
On December 15 at 5:00 p.m., the Independence Seaport Museum hosts the third-annual Parade of Lights. Children can visit with Santa, then the event moves outdoors, so that revelers can watch lighted and decorated tugboats and other vessels float along the Delaware River. 211 S. Columbus Boulevard, (215) 413-8655, phillyseaport.org
During the Penn Museum’s Peace Around the World: Passport to Cultures on December 2, visitors receive an itinerary that takes them to galleries where speakers share holiday traditions of their home countries. The afternoon also features international music and dancing, children’s choirs, exotic face painting, balloon art and crafts. 3260 South Street, (215) 898-4000, penn.museum
Fried potato pancakes take center stage at the Gershman Y’s annual Latkepalooza, where local restaurants whip up their take on the classic for guests to nosh. Music and games add to the Hanukkah fun on December 9. 401 S. Broad Street, (215) 545-4400, gershmany.org
A tongue-in-cheek twist on Jewish Christmas activities (going to movies and eating Chinese food), the Gershman Y presents its annual Moo Shu Jew Show, an evening of stand-up comedy and an eight-course dinner, at Chinatown’s Ocean Harbor Restaurant on December 24. 1023 Race Street, (215) 545-4400, gershmany.org
On December 25, the holiday spirit goes beyond Christmas at the National Museum of American Jewish History, which presents its annual day of family fun with music, games, children’s activities and more. 101 S. Independence Mall East, (215) 923-3811, nmajh.org
The African American Museum in Philadelphia hosts a Kwanzaa Celebration for the whole family with jam-packed afternoons of celebratory activities, December 29-30. There’s free admission for those who bring a canned-good donation for Philabundance. 701 Arch Street,
(215) 574-0380, aampmuseum.org
For more information about travel to Philadelphia, visit visitphilly.com or uwishunu.com,
New Hope Christmas:
Peddler’s Village welcomes the holiday season with the Grand Illumination Celebration, Friday, November 16, 2012, 6 p.m.-9 p.m. The Annual Gingerbread House Competition and Displayalso opens on November 16.
At 6:15 pm, Santa Claus “switches on” the holiday light display throughout Peddler’s Village. In one breathtaking instant, the Village is transformed into a holiday wonderland with one million jewel-colored lights and glistening reindeer. Savor a cup of complimentary apple cider, heated in an old fashioned kettle, with marshmallows toasted over an open fire and listen to musicians and local choirs perform holiday favorites throughout the evening. Linger at the Annual Gingerbread House Competition and Display in the Village Gazebo as the sweet smells and whimsical creations return you to childhood. Admission is free and the display will be open during shopping hours through January 5, 2013. After the ceremony, bring the children to Giggleberry Fair to share secret wish lists with Santa. Santa continues to entertain childrenat his indoor workshop at Giggleberry Fair, from November 16 through December 23, each Friday through Sunday.
Kick off your holiday shopping at the Merchants’ Open HouseWeekend with refreshments in each shop and something for everyone on your gift list, November 16-18. The Village’s extended holiday shopping hours are November 16 through December 30, Monday through Sunday, 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. and 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Sunday.
Lancaster Christmas:
The Night Before Christmas Train New this year, the Night Before Christmas Train runs on three Friday evenings during the holiday season, November 30, December 7 and 14. This very unique train recreates the excitement and anticipation of Christmas Eve. A reader dressed in a Victorian nightshirt and cap will read Clement Clarke Moore’s classic poem, The Night Before Christmas, as passengers enjoy cookies and milk as the train rolls along. After the train ride, children are also treated to storybook readings of holiday classics aboard our Caboose (stationary) and visitors of all ages can enjoy a ride aboard the Tinsel Trolley, a self-propelled motor car.
In the spirit of the season, kids may come dressed in pajamas and bring along a new pair of pjs to donate to Water Street Ministries’ families in need. Just by attending this event, your participation will help men, women and children who are in need in our community. $5.00 from every ticket will support the work of Water Street Ministries.
Santa’s Paradise Express Santa’s Paradise Express is pulling in to the Strasburg Rail Road to celebrate the Christmas season on November 23-25, December 1-2, 8-9 and 15-16, 2012. This holiday tradition provides a fun, relaxing atmosphere for families as they travel on a 45-minute ride in an authentic vintage steam train. Santa, his helper and musicians stroll from car-to-car, greeting and entertaining children of all ages. After the train ride, children are treated to storybook readings of holiday classics. Children ages 3 to 11 also receive a gift from Santa and his helper.Event Details: http://strasburgrailroad.com/santas-paradise-express.php
Choo Choo Barn’s Holiday Display Choo Choo Barn is celebrating the season with an enhanced holiday display from November 23 through December 31, 2012. Look for 51 hidden Santas and watch as Santa’s sleigh flies above the gigantic model train display. Enjoy the holiday decorations throughout the display including holiday lights and the snow-covered landscape. Plus, take a close look at the zoo animals in Traintown to see how they’re getting into the holiday spirit! Choo Choo Barn is open daily from 10 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. (Closed Christmas Day). Admission is $7 for adults and $4 for children ages 3-11. Event details: http://www.choochoobarn.com/holiday/
Join the Choo Choo Barn and help the community by participating in Canned Food Fridays.The 24th annual food drive returns to the Choo Choo Barn in Strasburg, PA, on December 7, 14 and 21, 2012 from 10am – 8pm. Admission to the Choo Choo Barn’s 1,700 square foot model train layout is free if you donate at least one non-perishable food item per person. During Canned Food Fridays Choo Choo Barn will feature an enhanced holiday display and kids can search for 51 hidden Santas.
Food collected will be donated to the Lampeter United Methodist Church Food Cupboard and the Chester County Food Bank. After exploring the unique model train display, children are invited to visit with Santa Claus at The Shops of Traintown, from 3pm – to 8pm. After their visit with Santa, children will receive a gift from the Choo Choo Barn and a coupon for a free cookie at Isaac’s Restaurant & Deli in Strasburg.
National Christmas Center This place is a great place to visit with the kids and walk through new and olf tradional christmas. My kids loved it. 427 Lincoln Highway East (U.S. Rt. 30), Paradise, PA 17562, 717-442-7950
Dutch Wonderland has a Christmas display and rides open for the holiday season Open Saturday Nov 30. Great for little kido’s
Atlantic City
“Winter Sweet” — a new, family-friendly, nightly outdoor show — will debut on the famed Atlantic City Boardwalk on Saturday, December 1 at 6 p.m
“Winter Sweet” debuts as part of a daylong celebration of the holidays in Atlantic City, including the Atlantic City Holiday Parade, the Christmas tree lighting, and other special events. Aiken is appearing courtesy of the Trump Taj Mahal, which presents Clay Aiken’s Joyful Noise Tour 2012 in the Mark G. Estess arena on Saturday, December 1 at 8 p.m.
“Winter Sweet” is free and no tickets are required.
The U.S. Postal Service is helping keep the enchantment of SantaClaus alive with its “Letters From Santa” program. “Letters From Santa” allows a parent, grandparent or any person in a child’s life to mail a letter to their child “From Santa,” postmarked from the North Pole.
Here’s how “Letters From Santa” works:
1. Write a letter to your child from Santa Claus and sign it “From Santa.”
2. Insert the letter into an envelope addressed to your child with the return address:
SANTA, NORTH POLE.
3. Ensure a First-Class Mail stamp is affixed to the envelope.
4. Place the envelope into a larger envelope, with appropriate postage, and address the larger envelope to:
NORTH POLE POSTMARK
POSTMASTER
4141 POSTMARK DR
ANCHORAGE AK 99530-9998
5. Your letter “From Santa” will be mailed back to your child, postmarked from the North Pole.
“Letters From Santa” must be mailed to the Anchorage, AK, postmaster no later than Dec. 10, 2012. Santa’s helpers in Anchorage will take care of the rest.
The personalized letters that parents send to their children via the “Letters From Santa” program is different from the historical “Operation Santa” program. In “Operation Santa,” the Postal Service facilitates the matching of customers with letters written to Santa from needy children. Participants in “Operation Santa” help fulfill a child’s dream with a gift and a response letter from Santa. (Customers are not provided the child’s address in the “Operation Santa” program.) The “Letters From Santa” program helps parents fulfill the dreams of their own children.
The Postal Service receives no tax dollars for operating expenses and relies on the sale of postage, products and services to fund its operations.
This past week we were invited to go to Sesame Place Very Furry Christmas. Such a great family tradition for the family. This was the 2nd year we attended, Sesame Place did not disappoint.
New this year, is the Sesame Place Furry Express, a brand new trackless train ride, which takes guests on a tour through the Twiddlebugs’ Gingerbread Cookie Factory and ends the journey with samples of their famous gingerbread treats.
A Very Furry Christmas will also feature exciting special events, including concerts and character meet and greets. Sesame Place will also celebrate New Year’s Eve with fireworks set to Sesame Street themed music.
I loved seeing the boy love the evening of lights and rides. They had such a fun time being kids and enjoying the holidays. The nice thing that they add this year was the heat lamps the really made the cool night pleasant.
I wanted to share the video I took of the swings.
A Very Furry Christmas opens at Sesame Place on select dates beginning Saturday, November 17th. The park will also open daily from December 26th through December 31st. For a complete operating schedule please visit sesameplace.com
Admission tickets for A Very Furry Christmas are $21.99 and include a free second visit. Guests with 2012 and 2013 Season Passes are able to upgrade their Season Pass to include unlimited admission to all 20 operating days of a Very Furry Christmas and a 30% discount on food and merchandise for $14.99.
Disclosure: I received pass to the Very Furry Christmas in exchange for this post.
WearEver Pure Living’s Thanksgiving Rescue TipsFor all those things you forgot on thanksgiving. WearEver provide me with some last minute saves or Cooking Ingredient Substitutions . I wanted to share them with you all. I am printing them out and putting them in My cupboard. I am always out of something.
Cooking Emergency 411:
1 cup honey = 1 1/4 cups sugar + 1/4 cup liquid 1 cup whole milk = 1/2 cup evaporated milk + 1/2 cup water
1 tsp. lemon juice = 1/2 tsp. vinegar
1 cup butter = 1 cup margarine or 7/8 cup vegetable oil
1 cup yogurt = 1 cup buttermilk
1 Tbsp. flour (for thickening) = 1/2 Tbsp. cornstarch or 2 tsps. quick-cooking tapioca
1 cup buttermilk = 1 or 2 Tbsps. lemon juice or or vinegar plus enough milk to make 1 cup
1 Tbsp. fresh herbs = 1 tsp. dried herbs
1 square unsweetened chocolate = 3 Tbsp. cocoa plus 1 Tbsp. shortening
1 tsp. baking powder = 1/3 tsp. baking soda plus 1/2 tsp. cream of tartar
1 cup all-purpose flour = 1 cup whole wheat flour
1 cup brown sugar = 1 cup white sugar plus 2 Tbsp. molasses
1 egg = 1 heaping Tbsp. soy flour plus 1 Tbsp. water
1 cup self-rising flour = 1 cup all-purpose flour plus 1 1/2 tsp. baking powder and 1/2 tsp. salt
1 tablespoon of dried minced onion = 1/4 cup raw minced onion
When I was a little girl my mom used to bring home pasty which are meat pockets from the church. She would work all day with the ladies at the church, peeling potato and making dough for these meat pockets, then the church would sell them to raise money around the Thanksgiving. Traditionally made with beef or veal, the meat pasty were made by coal miners wives for them to take into the mines for lunch.
So started making variation of the pasty, like using turkey/chicken, and my family loves them. Smothered them in gravy and they are a filling meal. So when asked to take one of my recipes and use “I can’t believe it is not Butter” instead of my usually butter I was excited. I purchased the “I Can’t Believe It’s Not Butter“ sticks.
The result My husband said the best crust I ever made.
His comment “I love this crust and I normally don’t like crust, it is very flaky ”
My son asked for 2nds.
Chicken Pasty Homemade meat pockets
2 ½ cups for flour
2 ½ sticks of I Can’t Believe It’s Not Butter
¼ teaspoon thyme
¼ teaspoon of salt
¼ ice cold water
1-2 potato
1 turnip
Leftover turkey of chicken cooked
2 carrots
1 small onion
Hot sauce (optional)
1 egg (for egg wash)
In a mixer with pastry hook or with knives cut 2 sticks of “I Can’t Believe It’s Not Butter” into 2 cups of flour, thyme, salt, scraping sides
Add ice cold water till well mixed and dough starts to form
Add remaining ½ cup of flour so the dough is not too sticky
Cut dough into 6 equal parts chill in fridge while prepping filling
Cut all veggies
In a pot sauté onion with I Can’t Believe It’s Not Butter till onions become caramelized, remove from pot.
Fill pot (you just used for onions- leaving the bits) with water and par boil carrots, potatoes, and turnips – once semi soft drain,
Chop poultry to smaller bites size pieces and mix chicken and peas with other veggies
On a floured surface roll out the dough using a dish 6” to create a circles
Transfer dough circles to parchment paper on baking sheets
Fill dough with filling, add a pat of “I Can’t Believe It’s Not Butter”, and few drops of hot sauce.
Wet edge, (with finger dipped in water) and fold dough over filling to make the pasty, using a fork push down edges to secure, slice vent hole
Optional use mini cook cutters for decorative dough attach with water
Mix egg with some water and brush outside of pasty
Bake at 350 for 35 minutes (you can also freeze prior to baking for a dinner later)
While baking make gravy
Amazing Chicken gravy
4 tablespoons of “I Can’t Believe It’s Not Butter”
¼ all purpose flour
16 oz of chicken broth
1 carrot diced
1 onion diced
¼ of chicken diced
In a pot sauté onions, carrots, and chicken
When onion combo is soft , transfer to (mini chopper or blender)
Pour in some chicken broth and blend till smooth
In same pot make a roué using “I Can’t Believe It’s Not Butter!” and flour Add remaining chicken broth and onion blend back to pot stir till gravy thickens
Disclosure: This post is a sponsored post for Unilever spreads
Review of Hot Iron Holster. I love this product it solves a problem I have. I use curling Iron, blow dyers and I have a tiny bathroom with no counter space I need a hot iron holder. The solution: Hot Iron Holster gives me more space a place to put my hot tools so the are safe. I normally hang my curling iron on the towel bar where it falls on the floor. While on the floor I have to watch I dont step on it or worse the kids. I was ecstatic when I received the Hot Iron holster because it made out of silicone so it can with stand heat.
How does the Hot Iron Holster work? Press the flat side on a clean dry surface.. it use the silicon smooth side to create a self stick against without any adhesives or suction cups. So you can remove it and reposition with ease.
Clean it with water or rubbing alcohol ( just in case you get hair spray on it)
Colors available in white, pink, purple, black
Perfect for travel, gym, and more.
Great gift idea for teens, moms, or any beauty lover.
The hot iron hostler was design by a mom in her kitchen. I love mom owned businesses.
HotIronHolster Discount ! Use the code SuperHot25 for the 25% off coupon code for SuperExhausted fans . It will apply to only the Hot Iron Holster Original for all colors. until 11:59 pm EST on Nov. 30.
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Cost is $24.95
Disclosure: I received this product for review, the opinions in this post are all my own.
So I love the Ballet, I always have even as a child. My grandmother took my sister and I every year to see the Nutcracker in the city. We loved it for months before we dreamed of being on stage. This year we will be taking our daughters. I want to share what is going on at the Ballet this is the year to go. They have many special events and some very affordable tickets (as low as $20) so you too can take your child. My son has been and loves it also.
Pennsylvania Ballet Celebrates 25 Years of
George Balanchine’s The Nutcracker™
December 8-30 at the Academy of Music
New this year! Pennsylvania Ballet is proud to partner with The Salvation Army. At performances of George Balanchine’s The Nutcracker™, audience members are invited to bring a new, unwrapped toy for a child in need. Once collected at the theater, these toys will be distributed to families across the Delaware Valley throughout the holiday season and beyond. Starting at just $20, tickets to all 23 performances of George Balanchine’s The Nutcracker™ at the Academy of Music are on sale now. Tickets are available online at paballet.org, by phone at 215.893.1999, and in person at the Kimmel Center Box Office.
George Balanchine’s The Nutcracker™ performances at the Academy of Music:
Saturday, December 8 at 2 p.m. and 7 p.m.
Sunday, December 9 at noon and 5 p.m.
Friday, December 14 at 7 p.m.
Saturday, December 15 at 2 p.m. and 7 p.m.
Sunday, December 16 at noon and 5 p.m.
Thursday, December 20 at 7 p.m.
Friday, December 21 at 7 p.m.
Saturday, December 22 at 2 p.m. and 7 p.m.
Sunday, December 23 at noon and 5 p.m.
Monday, December 24 at noon
Wednesday, December 26 at noon and 5 p.m.
Thursday, December 27 at 2 p.m.
Friday, December 28 at 2 p.m.
Saturday, December 29 at 2 p.m.
Sunday, December 30 at noon and 5 p.m.
Groups of 10 or more get discounts and great seats! Ask about backstage tours, special talks with staff and dancers, and dining options near the theater for your group. For tickets and more information, contact Group Sales Manager Arajua Backman at 215.587.6921 or abackman@paballet.org.
Pennsylvania Ballet’s Holiday Happenings
“Nutcracker Magic” Children’s Party
Saturday, December 8 at noon
The Bellevue and Academy of Music
Don’t miss Pennsylvania Ballet’s glorious holiday party, a family tradition for the past 25 years. Children will be charmed by entertainers, crafts, games, and costumed characters like the Sugarplum Fairy and the Mouse King, plus a delicious lunch, all inside the magnificent ballroom at The Bellevue. All children will be invited to make a holiday card for a patient at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia. Following the food and festivities, guests will enjoy a performance of George Balanchine’sThe Nutcracker™ at the Academy of Music at 2 p.m. This annual family party is co-chaired this year by Quyen Mark, Jennifer Shacklett, and Luba Shvayko. Tickets to Nutcracker Magic are $150 or $250, and sponsorship opportunities are available from $500 to $5,000. All sponsors receive free George Balanchine’sThe Nutcracker™ tickets to donate to the charity of their choice. For more information and tickets, contact Manager of Special Events Barbara Vogdes at 215.587.6916 or bvogdes@paballet.org, or visit paballet.org.
Tea with the Sugarplum Fairy
Sunday, December 9 at 2:30 p.m. (Choose the noon or 5 p.m. performance.)
Saturday, December 22 at noon (2 p.m. performance)
DoubleTree by Hilton
Join the Sugarplum Fairy in the ballroom at the DoubleTree by Hilton, across the street from the Academy of Music! Enjoy a delectable buffet of sandwiches, desserts, tea and hot cocoa, along with the chance to take photos with the Sugarplum Fairy, and a magical matinee performance of George Balanchine’s The Nutcracker™. Prices start at $75 and include your performance ticket and buffet. To order, contact Group Sales Manager Arajua Backman at 215.587.6921 or abackman@paballet.org, or visit paballet.org.
Nutcracker Story Time
Thursday, November 29 at 11 a.m. at Please Touch Museum
Thursday, December 6 at 10:15 a.m. at Philadelphia City Institute Library
Join the Sugarplum Fairy for a reading of the Nutcracker story.
Give the gift of ballet this holiday season! Pennsylvania Ballet’s Children’s Enchantment Fund enables underserved families to see George Balanchine’sTheNutcracker™ free of charge. One performance ticket is distributed for every $35 tax-deductible donation. To make a donation, please call Annual Fund Manager Jessica Holl at 215.587.6913 or visit paballet.org.
Connect with us! Follow Pennsylvania Ballet on Twitter, Facebook, and YouTube to go behind-the-scenes anytime, day or night.
George Balanchine’s The Nutcracker™ is presented by First Niagara.
PECO is a Lead Sponsor of George Balanchine’s The Nutcracker™.
For more information, visit paballet.org or call 215.551.7000.
So this holiday season, I learned about the Ebay shopping gift list app. It is really cool. My child with the supervision of an adult can choose all the items she wants on her gift list this year. Then we can send it to Santa up north.
