Need Some Ideas Of What To Get Mom For Mother’s Day?

May 7 2011 by Andrea Kimes in Places to Go in the Poconos, Pocono Family, Pocono Restaurants, Pocono Shopping |No Comments

With Mother’s Day right around the corner, you may be scrambling to find ideas of what to do for mom if you live in the Poconos.  If you still haven’t come up with any ideas of what to do for your mom/wife, I’m going to throw a few quick ideas your way.  Luckily for us, the Poconos lends itself to a variety of great gift options from the very affordable to finer gifts and dining.

Get Her A Massage
The Massage Academy of the Poconos (I personally haven’t gone there) offers massages as low as $25/$35 for a 30 minute massage.  You can go here to purchase a gift certificate online and they even have mother’s day themed ones.  Not bad for a last minute gift!

Get Her Some Chocolates
The Gertrude Hawk store in the Stroud Mall is open on Sundays from 11-6, so you still have time to pick up something a little sweet for mom.  Looking online they have some Mother’s Day specials ranging from an affordable chocolate covered apple or box of chocolates for around $6/$7 to a Chocolate Decadence Tower for $99.    If you’re looking for another option, you could try out the Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory at the Crossings Factory Outlet in Tannersville.  I love their caramel apples that have all sorts of goodies on them from nuts to m&ms to chocolate chips.

Get Her Some Candles
Who doesn’t love a great smelling candle?  What about a great looking one?  The House of Candles on Route 715 in Tannersville offers a large selection of candles and gifts, including some unique carved candles.  I’m not gonna lie, I’ll usually stop by just to get a glimpse of the adorable mini horses they have out back their store…but they definitely have a ton of candles and great gifts that mom would love as well.

Take Her Out To Dinner
If you’re looking for some finer dining check out The Stone Bar Inn, I’ve only eaten there once about 2 years ago, but I definitely remember it being some excellent food.  If you’re looking to spend more then usual in exchange for a nice quality meal they’re open on Sundays from 4pm to 9pm so you have plenty of time to take mom out tomorrow.

Hopefully some of this sparked some ideas for you, there are so many countless places to go, things to do, and gifts to get that I’m sure you’ll find something that’s just perfect for mom.  Here’s to all the mothers out there, I hope you have a great  Mother’s Day!  Take the time to relax, enjoy and take a day off (if there ever is such a thing).

For more information on the businesses mentioned above:
The House of Candles
1-888-6CANDLE
http://www.houseofcandles.com

Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory
(570) 688-4058

Gertrude Hawk Chocolates
Stroud Mall
Route 611 & Bridge Street
Stroudsburg, PA 18360
Phone: (570) 424-2170
Hours: MON/SAT 10-9; SUN 11-6

THE MASSAGE ACADEMY OF THE POCONOS – STROUDSBURG
753 Phillips Street
Stroudsburg PA 18360
Phone: 570-421-5014
Fax: 570-421-0147

The Stone Bar Inn
http://www.stonebar.com
Phone: 570.992.6634

 

A Children’s Museum In The Poconos – A Possible Reality

April 13 2011 by Andrea Kimes in Pocono Family |No Comments

Interactive Water Display at Please Touch Museum in Philadelphia

There is a local group that has recently formed to see if there is interest in having a Children’s Museum here in the Poconos.  It would be a destination of interest for local children ages 0-9, and is targeted to be both affordable and accessible so all children can have access to the museum.

As any new attraction it has the possibility of bringing more tourists to the area as well as providing additional jobs.

I personally think that most people would welcome the idea with open arms, myself included, as having 3 little ones we’re constantly looking for kid friendly activities.

Most people probably think museums = stuffy & boring but if you’ve ever visited  the Please Touch Museum in Philadelphia it smashes that stereotype.  It would be amazing if it was modeled in a similar way – the museum is able to educate kids in a fun hands-on way.  Something like that can provide children with hours of fun that they want to visit again and again.

Read the press release below to learn more about it, and if you’re interested in getting involved be sure to join them on Facebook or contact Mrs. Adair via phone or email listed below.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Future Children’s Museum of the Poconos

5914 Mohawk Trail

Tobyhanna, PA 18466

Contact: Kieran Adair

Adair4pmsdschoolboard@gmail.com

http://www.facebook.com/pages/Future-Childrens-Museum-of-the-Poconos/138999086141053

Children’s Museum Coming to the Poconos.

A group has formed to explore the possibility of opening a children’s museum here in the Poconos. Kieran Adair, stay-at-home mom and Pocono Mountain school board candidate, leads the group and hosted its first meeting. “We would like to create a place for young children to play, explore and learn.” says Adair. The group created a Facebook page to exchange ideas, which now has 168 members. According to Adair, “Right now we’re trying to gather public support, conducting a feasibility study to see if the area can support the museum and looking at possible locations.”

The plans call for the non-profit museum to hold a variety of exhibits suitable for children ages 0-9 that will enable the children to explore basic concepts, engage in imaginative play, create and build through a variety of mediums. “As we go forward, affordability and accessibility will be key. We want this to be a space that can be used by all children regardless of what abilities they have or challenges they face, and we want it to be affordable to all parents and caregivers,” says group member Linda Lai Mui . Funding will come from grants and private donors, some of whom have already come forward.

Mrs. Adair believes the museum will benefit the community. In addition to offering healthy educational activities for children, and employment opportunities for residents, the museum would be one more attraction for the area. “We will complement the local tourist industry by offering an additional attraction, possibly even giving families a reason to stay in the Poconos an extra day,” says Adair. When asked if the museum would offer childcare she responded, “No, we will not be a daycare, but perhaps some area daycares may use the museum for field trips or programs. It is possible that we could form a partnership with area businesses to offer a date night or something along those lines occasionally, but in general this will be for families to enjoy together.”

The next meeting for the future Children’s Museum will be held May 8, 2011 at 7:00 pm . For more information contact Mrs. Adair at Adair4pmsdschoolboard@gmail.com , call 570-807-1270 or stop by Future Children’s Museum of the Poconos on Facebook.

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For more information or to schedule an interview with Kieran Adair please call 570-807-1270 or email adair4pmsdschoolboard@gmail.com .

Barrett Elementary Center Staying open for the 2011-2012 School Year

April 8 2011 by Andrea Kimes in General, Pocono Family |No Comments

To put it lightly I was shocked to hear earlier this week that they were considering closing Barrett Elementary Center which is an elementary school in the Pocono Mountain School district that my oldest son attends. When we first took him there to take a tour of the school I was impressed with the school in general and especially all of the technology (the parents watched their kids from another room on camera, we took a ‘test’ with electronic buzz-in devices). Since our first visit we continued to be impressed with how quickly he was learning things (it seemed that almost overnight he was reading), how great his teachers and school activities/events were, and the everything the school had to offer.

From all outwards appearances the school looks first class and definitely not in financial trouble but there are underlying issues. The heating, air conditioning and the floor all need to be fixed, so due to the financial costs that are mounting and budget constraints it is considering being shut down.

I haven’t had the heart to talk to my son about it yet – I know as a child I didn’t want to move even a street away because I wanted to stay close to my friends, let alone be forced to move to another school.

There was a meeting earlier this week to discuss the closing but *sigh of relief* we found out today that it will be open for the 2011-2012 school year. As far as what the future holds I’m not quite sure – there is another meeting at the end of the month to discuss the issue further.

Mike Posner at Sherman Theater April 7th, 2011

April 6 2011 by Andrea Kimes in General, Pocono Living |No Comments

One of the great things about the Poconos(there are too many to count) is the entertainment factor.  Being in close proximity to both Philadelphia and New York lends the area to a variety of entertainment including singers, bands, comedians, celebrities and more! Mike Posner will be in town tomorrow at the Sherman Theater in Stroudsburg for their spring concert.  ESU and the Sherman Theater came together last year as well and had Asher Roth appear as a joint effort to bring people to the area and also have the students show what it’s like to produce a big event.  It seemed to go over really well last year from a “local buzz” standpoint although this year it seems like I haven’t heard as much about it as last year.

If you’re interested it looks like tickets are still available – they’re $10 for ESU students (on campus) and $22 for the public – the show starts at 8pm. For more information you can visit the Sherman Theater Website: http://www.shermantheater.com/index.cfm?siteid=83&itemcategory=25144&priorId=0&ProductId=30403

Next week on April 15th you can catch Scott Stapp of Creed doing an acoustic performance, be sure to check their website often if you’re into music and looking for something to do.

Poconos Coupon Cocktail – Poconos Coupons and Discounts

April 5 2011 by Andrea Kimes in General, Pocono Business |No Comments

Many businesses are taking advantage of advertising online – and also offering discounts online to attract new customers.   It can be a win-win as customers get discounted products and services and businesses get more exposure and potentially new customers.

Enter Poconos Coupon Cocktail http://www.PoconosCouponCocktail.com a new website that serves the local area and offers coupons for discounts at local businesses.

Some of the current offers are:

  • $2 off any boy’s hair cut at Plus One Barber Shop in East Stroudsburg
  • $200.00 Off a purchase of an above-ground Swimming Pool or $1000.00 Off the purchase of an in-ground Swimming Pool at Seasonal Emporium, Inc.
  • 5% off fish Purchase at the Big Brown Fish & Pay Lakes(hatchery fish excluded)
  • 10% off any landscape service or spring cleanup special with a signed agreement at Reliable Services Landscaping
  • 20% off regular price ponds, pond fish,pond supplies and pond pumps at the Lehighton Country Junction
  • And more!

You can see these deals and more here:

http://www.couponcocktail.com/poconos/deals

All coupons are subject to change/expiration – so although they’re all valid as of today (April 5th, 2011) they will most likely change soon.

Also, if you’re a local Pocono Business and looking for some FREE advertising they are offering a 3 Month Premier Ad for FREE. ($150 Value) You must Sign Up for this Limited Time Offer.

Poconos Coupon Cocktail is currently an advertiser here on PoconoTalk but we do not receive any perks/kickbacks from posting about them.

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