Cherries at Strawberry Acres!

We braved the heat this morning to pick some fresh cherries at Strawberry Acres in Coplay.  There were few people picking today despite the cherries being in prime picking condition.  We rode their "bus" to the picking fields after checking in at the counter to get a bucket.  The ride was rather bumpy! I had to tightly hold on to both kids.

                                                  

We picked with the help of some of the staff for a little while.  They pulled branches down for my 3 year old to reach and so should could pull them off the branches.  The shade of the trees was cool and I didn't seem too hot when out of the sun.  We didn't fill the bucket, because I knew we wouldn't be able to eat all of them! The staff was so friendly and helpful.

                            Our haul! We paid $3.50 per lb, and left with just over 2 lbs.

 The farm was all but empty when we visited, there were about 3 cars in the gravel lot when we arrived. From start to finish we were there less than an hour.  You could certainly spend more time picking but for a quick morning outing it was just right! I recommend going on a weekday if you can, as I am sure crowds are much heavier on weekends.  Cherry season is finishing up soon, get there ASAP and always call ahead 610-261-2323 or check their HOTLINE page on their site to see what is available for picking.

                                                   So proud of her "baby" cherries!!!!

We're off and running

We have been officially launched for about 2 weeks now and things are going great! We have a second launch event coming this weekend at Trident Swim and Tennis Club. The Club has been so generous to open their doors to us and all of our sponsors.  We will be showcasing the club and our brand new website to everyone.  The event is FREE and will include crafts, games, raffle prizes and a visit from Trixie's Treats - the mobile cupcake and treat truck! Roey's Paintbox Parties will be doing canvas painting! We will have samples from Tastefully Simple. The pool will open at 12:00 if anyone is interested in a chilly dip! bring friends and family ALL are welcome.

Saturday May 25th  11am to 1pm 

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Raffle Prizes:
$25 Trixie's Treat Gift Card
$20 Weis Gift Card
$20 origomi Owl Gift Card
Gifts for Thirty One by Jennifer Eck
Communication pack from Can Do Therapy Services
Gift Basket from The Mentor Network
A Prize from Oh So Chic Bowtique
and more!

Tweet Tweet... Who is Miss Chickadee ?

 Miss. Chickadee is the online avatar for the Editor of Lehigh Valley Find and Go Seek! You'll see her peeping around all over the site, reviewing, posting and blogging about whats new in the area.

Miss. Chickadee is a lovely little bird, chirping all about everything going on the in the Lehigh Valley.  In real life Miss. Chickadee is a working mom and wife with a three year old and a young baby.  She loves traveling and capturing images of her little ones with her camera.  She can be found discovering new and interesting ways to entertain her kids.  Miss. Chickadee has a passion for quality children’s events and activities and has her eyes on everything happening from Allentown all the way to Easton.

Miss. Chickadee is a social bird, who loves to meet new and interesting members of the community and is passionate about helping families navigate the Lehigh Valley and finding everything that it has to offer. She isn’t shy so if you see her out with her flock be sure to say hello!

Miss. Chickadee also has a knack for being a planner and is very organized. She will remind us when to buy those seasonal event tickets, where the best fairs, festivals and activities can be found, and how to please a three-, six- and ten-year old all at the same time!

Who doesn't LOVE grocery Shopping !?!?

Today we turned a perfectly boring trip to the grocery store into a lovely little outing.

Because of Wegmans (Allentown) remodel they now have a nicely decorated kids space in their new dining space with things to entertain your little ones.  Coloring pages and crayons, a fully stocked train table and a little lemonade stand and a large flat screen TV.  Personally I could do without the TV mostly because my little chickie was more interested in gazing at than she was interested in playing with the toys.  The promise of getting to play after we finished shopping seemed to work (today at least) and made getting through the shopping trip a bit easier. Even if you didn't have an grocery shopping to do it would be a perfect little stop to get outside the house for a change of scenery.

  

Wegmans hosts a bunch of events monthly for little ones most of which are free. Here is April's event list.

Our Trip to Burlington means BIG things for the Lehigh Valley

                                      

        Burlington, VT September 2012

Lehigh Valley Find & Go Seek is a fun and easy way to search, discover and talk about what's great (and not so great) to do in our area. We all know some of the best ideas and suggestions come from our friends and trusted sources.  Find & Go Seek collects and organizes all that information for you in one convenient place. 

As parents we were always hearing bits and pieces of what was going on in our area from friends or neighbors. It was mind boggling to try to organize everything we had available especially when searching for child care, preschools or special events.  We’d hear mixed reviews about one place or another but could never keep anything straight. We have an active and diverse community in the Lehigh Valley, there is so much is available to us! There are activities for every type of family are out there and it’s about time we have a resource where everything comes together in one place.  Our comprehensive listings along with the honest reviews from parents and caregivers makes creating memorable experiences and finding quality resources effortless. 

Stephanie and Nick Miller stumbled upon Find & Go Seek while visiting Burlington, VT in 2012.  Stephanie found the site when looking to find ways to entertain their two small children during their visit and was impressed by Find & Go Seek’s comprehensive list of activities and user reviews. She set out to search for similar sites in her hometown and was disappointed to find there was nothing comparable. Stephanie sat down for coffee with Dana and Andy Freeman of Williston, VT, the founders of Find & Go Seek and knew she must bring Find & Go Seek back with to the Lehigh Valley so her friends and neighbors could enjoy all it has to offer. 

 

Lehigh Valley Find & Go Seek encompasses the areas in and around Lehigh Valley in Eastern Pennsylvania, including Allentown, Bethlehem and Easton and surrounding towns.

What is Lehigh Valley Find and Go Seek?

Lehigh Valley Find and Go Seek is the Insider's Guide to Kid Friendly Fun in the Lehigh Valley!
Our website www.lehighvalley.findandgoseek.net  will be launching in May 2013.  Upon launch parents, caregivers and children's business owners will be able to share, search for and discover the BEST of what is available for families in the Lehigh Valley.  Follow us through social media to our official page launch! Do you have a great idea for an event, activity or other family friendly resource?contact us through Facebook or Twitter!

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