Finally a Conference for Moms! Join The Mom Con- Pittsburgh or Try your chance at 2 FREE tickets!

Are you in the areas of :

• Pittsburgh
• Erie
• Wheeling
• Cleveland

Would you enjoy this fabulous event to engage and connect with like-minded Moms?

I am raffling off  2 FREE tickets!!!


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What are you doing November 14-15th? Hopefully you are registered and are heading to Pittsburgh Marriot North for "The Mom Con" This conference is strictly devoted to the exceptional woman (behind the mom) community:

• Inspiring them
• Developing their talents
• Helping them to achieve their goals
• Providing  the resources to make these things happen

Enjoy an amazing day filled with extraordinary speakers discussing topics that are geared towards moms just like you!

Here's the line up, but keep checking, because new activities are being added daily.

• Delicious snacks, samples and COFFEE (all day long!)
• 16 Shopping vendors + with exclusive products just waiting to be unveiled
• Photo-ops by Mom Con sponsor Clicks for a Cause offering a significant discount for moms to have pics/headshots taken for their business or blog
•  Optional full day service childcare is available as an add on to registration
• Friday night Party (for those who choose to spend the night)
• Community Connection=a growing community of local moms who want to be inspired, connected to each other, and empowered to live out their vision for themselves and their families

Get more info HERE Get more info here! http://themomcon.com/registration/

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3 Reasons why I love The XYZ the Tavern

We found this place on a whim and never looked back. I just can't express exactly how much Parks & I enjoy the deliciously prepared, fresh cuisine.
They have a simple menu, and daily specials that are listed on the chalkboard upon arrival. Whether you're heading to breakfast/brunch/dinner or late night appetizers and drinks, it's impossible to go wrong at the Tavern.
Their Ahi Seared Tuna-gnocchi & wings are amazing to put it mildly. I'm in love with the bruschetta served in a large goblet and just about anything on the menu- they do have desserts, thank you for asking .. Chocolate bread pudding anyone?
December's 3 favorite menu items:
1. The wings! Meaty and flavorful with a tiny kick!
2.The Angry Orchard Cider perfectly refreshing on any winter day
3. The Pan Seared Ahi Tuna w/Sticky rice and spring roll literally melts in your mouth
This is and will remain one of our staple tried & true spots!
http://www.xyzthetavern.com/

I'm not Irish, but Kiss me Anyway! The Parks head to the wildest St. Patrick's Day Parades in the city!!!

St. Patrick's Day, The day of The Festival of Patrick is a cultural and religious holiday celebrated on the 17th of March. It commemorates St. Patrick, the most commonly recognized of the patron saints of Ireland, and the arrival of Christianity in Ireland.
It is observed by the Catholic Church, the Anglican Communion (especially the Church of Ireland), the Eastern Orthodox Church and Lutheran Church. Saint Patrick's Day was made an official feast day in the early seventeenth century, and has gradually become a celebration of Irish culture in general.
The day is generally characterised by the attendance of church services,wearing of green attire and the lifting of Lenten restrictions on eating, and drinking alcohol.
Saint Patrick's Day is a public holiday in the Republic of Ireland, Northern Ireland, Newfoundland and Labrador and in Montserrat. It is also widely celebrated by the Irish diaspora, especially in places such as Great Britain, Canada, the United States, Argentina, Australia, and New Zealand, among others. Today, St. Patrick's Day is probably the most widely celebrated saint's day in the world

The Parks headed to the parade today in downtown Cleveland, Ohio. We took some great pics, enjoy!

Out on the street with Sebastian

Found my beautiful daughter!

Profilin' in the arcade!

Found a little leprechaun!

Check out this crowd!

And this one in the Arcade!

Window Seat!

Partaayy!

I was digging the wonderful afro on this little boy!

The Parade!

Oh, There were more than a few fashion DON'TS!

Vote for Us! Starting Monday 10/11 for Cleveland's Most Interesting Couple!!!

Mr Parks and I are one of 10 finalist couples selected to compete against each other in Metromix.com's own "Cleveland's Most Interesting Couple"contest. Voting starts Monday 10/11 I will post the link when it becomes available. Vote for the Parks!