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all parties from 2-5pm
admission is $10 for
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good people of philly- thanx so much for another awesome disco dancing season. you will always hold a special place in our hearts (bld trivia not only is philly our nations first capital but also the first city to ever hold a baby loves disco!) and we'll see you in september when the dancing starts again on september 7th. we'll be posting more info here during the summer as our blog gets ready to go live - so stay tuned, be safe and have a great summer. |
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got your weekend dance cards open now that BLD is closed for the summer? circle may 31 for a special date with one of our favorite kids rockers - mr. ray who comes to the world cafe live's peanut butter & jams series on may 31. get tickets here. |
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looking to take your dance moves to another level ? salsita dance studios in philly will take you there and back. this spring they offer. Salsa, Tango, Merengue and more!Classes run on a monthly basis. Check the avaiblity of upcoming sessions or register online by clicking here. |
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click here and see a picture of our heather (front left) posing with her crew at fusion fitness where she teaches yoga and personal fitness once a week. |
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Photographer JJ Tizou put together a proposal to create a dance-themed public art installation for the newly renovated SEPTA station at 46th and Market in conjunction with sculptor James Peniston. They've been selected as one of the five finalists. I'm really excited about this, having worked with JJ in the past and I love his work, ideas and concerns! The project will involve a large scale photographic survey of the Philadelphia dance community, inviting every dancer in town to show us how they move. They're holding two preliminary photo shoots in April as tests, and looking for dancers who'd be interested in participating. Please send dancers to www.howphillymoves.org and ask them to send an email to info@howphillymoves.org if interested in participating. |
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the philly 'burbs represent every month at bld, maybe none stronger than our good pals in norristown. special thanx to kelly wardlow leader of norristownmom.com for putting together a great website and a great group of moms. almost makes me want to move to the burbs. (almost!). |
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The Casey Cares Foundation is a 501 c 3 organization that provides uplifting programs with a special touch for critically ill children and their families. Founded in 2000, their unique programs: Family Festivities, Celebration Vacations and Birthday Blasts put smiles on the faces of deserving families throughout the Mid-Atlantic area. please check them out and support casey here |
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Urban Cheek is a two person home based operation out of Philadelphia run by Parents who were tired of the standard bunny and duck offerings as clothing for their children. T -shirts are American Apparel, a company that is committed to environmentally friendly practices and sweatshop free factories. Shirts are hand bleached, creating a unique look on each shirt. Available in sizes from 3 months up to 6 years. check out "soul" here; rockstar here or raised fist here. |
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it's a bird....it's a plane....it's wonderboy ....an entire store devoted exclusively to the modern boy. He's hip, charming, stylish and has his own individual personality. Wonderboy collections are finely crafted with premium fabrics, meticulous details, unique palettes and just the right amount of cool. Available in sizes infant through 10. Modern dads are envious, modern moms are relieved. Wonderboy. An extremely talented young man. |
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Sound All Around concerts introduce children ages 3 to 5 to the instruments of the orchestra and musical concepts through interactive presentations featuring members of The Philadelphia Orchestra and award-winning storyteller Charlotte Blake Alston. These 45-minute concerts are perfect for families, as well as preschool and kindergarten groups!max loves this.. real story telling real classical musicians and real educational fun! |
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got disco in your heart but a kid that loves to rock!? well you happen to be extremely lucky as phily is the birthplace of paul green's
school of rock! run locally by my friend dylan, this is THE place to take
your budding little musician for learning the real deal about playing
and creating music and performing it too! if you haven't seen a school
of rock concert yet, you don't know what your missing! check it out. |
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Not Your Father’s Children’s Theater for smart children’s theater that will entertain both the little and the big people in your family, our fave is the arden. compelling adaptations, colorful costumes, beautiful sets & talented actors – your future leading man/drama queen will love it & you won’t spend 2 hours trying to see your watching the dark. |
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Go Green ok, so it’s not philly, but the camden children’s garden is worth a ride over the ben franklin. sure, there’s educational stuff…the grow lab is ecology 101 for the toddler set…but there’s also a spray garden, a dinosaur dig & a carousel stocked with every creature your little one can imagine (“daddy, I rode a dragon today!”) and when the weather’s nice, take a walk out the back gate & picnic in the grass by the river. this place may stand in the shade of the adventure aquarium, but it will never be overshadowed! |
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will-n-essies just launched a toy lending program that provides an affordable way for families to constantly introduce new toys to their children while saving time, space and the environment.
A Toybrary is a toy lending library that operates just like a book library. Instead of books, families borrow toys for a period of two weeks, then return them for another fun selection. brilliant! |
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lilaguide.com provides Philly-area parents with a great resource to the best baby shops, services, products and activities, as reviewed by local Moms. best toddler music class in Chester County? nicest pediatrician in Center City? which stroller Philly parents love the best? This site's got it covered. click here to jump in. |
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ABCD Tees creates fun and educational kids t-shirts that are inspired by alphabet flashcards. Bold, graphic illustrations of animals appear on the front of each shirt with the letter they represent. look for them at bld philly or click here to browse online. |
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wanting to raise well rounded kids? a daily dose of disco should be washed down with a supplement of....goth? if you're little rainbow connection is looking, ummm, a bit black, check out this great article on the 'lil goth movement. check their website here. |
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Hot Mommas is a group cross-training session that coaches complete workouts including cardio, strength and flexibility. they help you get back into shape with the total bonus being trusted child care run by Jessi who coordinates fun, safe activities with the kids. free trials available for moms and dads plus, our bld hot momma heather will now being teaching a cardiyoga class tuesday at 630pm. learn more here: www.fusioncrosstraining.com |
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One Fit Mama and Trimesters Boutique invite all Expectant Mamas for their first annual ‘Celebrate Your Belly Night’. Expectant Moms will be able to enjoy this FREE evening that will include belly pictures by Sam Fritch Photography; a mini-breastfeeding class by the Breastfeeding Resource Center; Free Low back and Hip exams, along with tips for a shorter and healthier labor by Rhino Chiropractic;mini baby wearing class, mini-manicures and makeovers by Arbo nne; Reflexology by A Touch of Venus; Raffles will be held throughout the evening, and all Moms in attendance will be part of a baby shower, with gifts provided by local area merchants! Space is limited! Register today by emailing info@onefitmama.com. |
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in philly DJ Chatty Cathy is the quiet half of our tag-team dj duo that is k-tel and cathy. cathy's mom sent us in a photo of cathy from "back in the day' when she was only 5 years old. nothing's changed right? click on the photo to make it all big like. |
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colleen padilla is a classy mom that started a cool website to help harness some of the crazy spending (in 2005 the US Retail market for Infant, Toddler and Preschooler products reached over $29 Billion dollars) and re-direct dollars to children in need in both the US and throughout the world. check out her site here. |
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click here to see a cool little video shot by philly director marc brodzik who took his son "cash" to baby loves new years back in december. rumor has it that mr. brodzik is in the running to direct the upcoming bld tv show with the cartoon network? check him out here. |
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welcome to the new home of baby loves disco philly - shampoo nightclub . not only has it been voted "best dance club in philly" 5 years straight but it's also huge, gorgeous and has unlimited free parking! when was the last time you've been to a real club? right, we thought so. come join us - first sunday of every month at shampoo |
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the best kids store (0-7 years) in philly? you need to travel across the city line and make it to wayne to find out. genes urban baby boutique has (easily) the most unique selection of fashion, furniture and finds for the coolest kids (0-7yrs) and their still cool parents. believe us, it's worth the trip and if you can't make it, you can shop online right here. |
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baby loves disco was honored in this years "best of philly" awards with the prestigious "best family hangout" trophy. hoorary for us! hooray for you. |
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everyone comes to phillly to visit the liberty bell, independence hall and the original constitution but philly’s history has another important foot note – it’s the city where baby loves disco was born! And the founding mommy is none other than heather montieth Murphy. Click here to read how she started baby loves disco. Click here to see some pictures of heather dancing, heather with her kids, and a top-10 list of heather’s own personal links. |
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in 2000, a 4 year old cancer patient named Alexandra "Alex" Scott announced a seemingly simple idea -she was holding a lemonade stand to raise money to help "her doctors" find a cure for kids with cancer. For the next four years, despite her deteriorating health, Alex held an annual lemonade stand to raise money for childhood cancer research. Following her inspirational example, thousands of lemonade stands and other fundraising events have been held across the country. Baby loves disco supports alex and her stand. Click here for more info. |
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the best childrens’ music series in the country happens every Saturday morning at the world café live Where you can see amazing music in a clean cummfy environment and have a yummy brunch while you’re at it. check out the listings here. |
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whole foods is a national chain with local flavor. Here in philly, our whole foods on south street is not only the bestest freshest market around, but also a great place to meet friends and relax. Big thanx to the folks at whole foods philly for bringing all the organic snacks to baby loves disco. Check ‘em out here. |
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I love taking out of town guests to cereality in west philly. Such a simple concept – mix and match cereals in a leak proof Chinese to-go container? So very satisfying. Click here for a virtual tour. |
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Fairmont park in Philadelphia is huge (9200 acres!) and is within walking distance of every Philadelphia resident? With 62 neighborhood parks, Fairmount Park is Philly’s best kept secret with thousands of things to do for mom, dad and the whole family. Check it out here. |
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our out of town guests always shot for the stars when they want to dine in philly, but if we have a say in the choice, we steer folks directly towards cuba libre - a Restaurant & Rum Bar dedicated to celebrating the great Cuban heritage, exploring Cuban art, music, flavors and traditions. With Executive Concept Chef Guillermo Pernot’s delectable menu of traditional and updated Cuban cuisine, both Philadelphia and Atlantic City locations are must-see, must-experience yummy yum spots. so if you can find a baby sitter and are looking for a great spot for date night - look no further. |
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