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Saturday, May 12, 2012

Frugal Family: Mother's Day Gifts

Don't break the bank ... or your mother's heart.

If you don't feel the need to spend an arm and a leg for Mother's Day this year, here are some deals from in and around Baldwin-Whitehall that would make for great gifts for Mom. Note that some of these deals end on Saturday. 1.) Roses Deal: Lowe's—you can find one on Baptist Road in nearby Bethel Park—will sell you a 1.5-gallon-holder's worth of Bud & Bloom roses for $7.98. Good through: May 14, 2012. 2.) Chocolate Deal: Rite Aid, which has two locations in Baldwin-Whitehall (1, 2), is selling 8.25-12-ounce boxes of Russell Stover chocolates and 7-12-ounce boxes of Whitman's Sampler chocolates for $4.88 each. You must use a Rite Aid wellness+ rewards card to get the savings. Good through: May 12, 2012. 3.) Cake Deal: McGinnis Sisters …

Saturday, March 31, 2012

Frugal Family: Flowers & Other Plants

An early spring leads to outdoor (or indoor) blooms.

The Baldwin-Whitehall Patch's Frugal Family article this week features area deals on flowers and other plants to place inside or outside of your home. Take advantage of the early spring! 1.) Hyacinths, Tulips and Lilies Deal: ALDI—you can find one on Sussex Avenue in Baldwin Township—is selling 6-inch pots of hyacinths, tulips and lilies for $3.99 each. Good through: April 3, 2012. 2.) Various Planters Deal: Big Lots!—there's one near Century Square in West Mifflin Borough—is selling various 16-inch planters for $12 each and 18-inch planters for $16 each. Good through: March 31, 2012. 3.) Various Potted Plants Deal: Walgreens—you can find one at the Bill Green Shopping Center by the Route 51 cloverleaf in nearby Pleasant Hills Borough—is …

Thursday, January 26, 2012

Git Aht!: The Weekend Planner

Here are five events in and around Baldwin-Whitehall to check out this weekend!

Welcome to the Baldwin-Whitehall Patch's Weekend Planner! Got no idea what you'll do this weekend? Patch is coming to the rescue. We've got the best bets for your done-work-outta-here time. Check out our top picks for this weekend to find something for everyone in the family to enjoy. It's a good idea to have cash ready for these events. 1. Ladies' Night Out Purse & Cash Bash Where?/When?: Castle Shannon Volunteer Fire Department/Friday, Jan. 27, 7 p.m. Why Go?: Come to the Castle Shannon Fire Hall on Route 88 on Friday for a chance to win purses and/or cash! This fundraiser features handbags from Coach, Louis Vuitton, kate spade, Brahmin, Michael Kors and others. Raffle tickets will be sold that night for prizes valued at up to $200. …

Thursday, January 12, 2012

Git Aht!: The Weekend Planner

Here are 10 events happening in or around the Baldwin-Whitehall area this weekend.

Welcome to the Baldwin-Whitehall Patch's Weekend Planner! Got no idea what you'll do this weekend? Patch is coming to the rescue. We've got the best bets for your done-work-outta-here time. Check out our top picks for this weekend to find something for everyone in the family to enjoy. It's a good idea to have cash ready for these events. 1. Book Babies Where?/When?: Whitehall Public Library/Thursday, Jan. 12, 11 a.m. Why Go?: Book Babies programs offer children aged 2 years and younger and their caregivers a chance to share time together at the library. During the 20-30 minute programs, babies and their grown-ups will be exposed to language, books, songs and playful activities in a positive and supportive atmosphere. Pricing: FREE. 2. Tai …

Friday, December 16, 2011

Git Aht!: The Weekend Planner

From holiday music to seasonal giving, here are 10 events in and around Baldwin-Whitehall to check out this weekend!

Welcome to the Baldwin-Whitehall Patch's Weekend Planner! Got no idea what you'll do this weekend? Patch is coming to the rescue. We've got the best bets for your done-work-outta-here time. Check out our top picks for this weekend to find something for everyone in the family to enjoy. It's a good idea to have cash ready for these events. 1. Holiday Open House Where?/When?: L.S. Hoffman Gallery (Munhall Borough)/Friday, Dec. 16, 6-9 p.m. Why Go?: This Holiday Open House will act as the L.S. Hoffman Gallery's "Black Friday." The gallery will offer special sales and surprises for holiday shoppers! Stop in for last-minute gift items. Pricing: Varies, though admission is free. 2. Baldwin Cheerleading 2nd Annual Alumni Night Where?/When?: …

Friday, December 9, 2011

Git Aht!: The Weekend Planner

Here are 10 events to check out this weekend in and around Baldwin-Whitehall.

Welcome to the Baldwin-Whitehall Patch's Weekend Planner! Got no idea what you'll do this weekend? Patch is coming to the rescue. We've got the best bets for your done-work-outta-here time. Check out our top picks for this weekend to find something for everyone in the family to enjoy. It's a good idea to have cash ready for these events. 1. Matinee in the Café Where?/When?: Whitehall Public Library/Friday, Dec. 9, 1:15-4 p.m. Why Go?: This week, the Second Chapter Café is screening the movie One Day. Pricing: FREE. 2. A Lyrical Christmas Carol Where?/When?: New Hazlett Theater (Allegheny Center)/Friday-Saturday, Dec. 9-10, 7:30 p.m. and Sunday, Dec. 11, 2 p.m. Why Go?: "A Lyrical Christmas Carol" will be on stage at the New Hazlett Theater…

Thursday, November 17, 2011

Git Aht!: The Weekend Planner (Including BHS Fall Play)

Also this weekend, celebrate Light Up Night downtown, indulge at two worthy benefit dinners and enjoy a free Pittsburgh Youth Symphony Orchestra concert.

Welcome to the Baldwin-Whitehall Patch's Weekend Planner! Got no idea what you'll do this weekend? Patch is coming to the rescue. We've got the best bets for your done-work-outta-here time. Check out our top picks for this weekend to find something for everyone in the family to enjoy. It's a good idea to have cash ready for these events. 1. Matinee in the Café Where?/When?: Whitehall Public Library/Friday, Nov. 18, 1:15-4 p.m. Why Go?: Every Friday, stop into the Second Chapter Café and join other adults to watch a new DVD release! This week, the movie is Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides. Pricing: FREE. 2. Pittsburgh's Light Up Night Weekend Where?/When?: Downtown Pittsburgh/Friday, Nov. 18, 5-10 p.m. and Saturday, Nov. 19, noon…

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Robert Edward Healy, III

8:12 am on Thursday, November 17, 2011

ML: Always on top of things. That is a typo. The event is on Friday.   more ›

Thursday, October 20, 2011

Git Aht!: Baldwin-Whitehall's Weekend Planner

Look no further for something to do this weekend in and around Baldwin-Whitehall.

Welcome to the Baldwin-Whitehall Patch's Weekend Planner! Got no idea what you'll do this weekend? Patch is coming to the rescue. We've got the best bets for your done-work-outta-here time. Check out our top picks for this weekend to find something for everyone in the family to enjoy. It's a good idea to have cash ready for these events. 1. Eighth Annual Phone Card Drive Where?/When?: South Park, County Executive's Office or Soldiers & Sailors Memorial Hall & Museum/Friday, Oct. 21, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Why Go?: Allegheny County's Eighth Annual Phone Card Drive is for U.S. troops who are stationed overseas. Beginning Oct. 17 and continuing through Dec. 10, folks can donate international phone cards on weekdays at the South Park offices, as well …

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