Meet @lara_aman_mattey, one of our 2023 Women of Influence Award Winners from our inaugural class last fall. Lara is the Owner of @ivorytreeportraits, an award-winning photography studio.
Laura created Ivory Tree Portraits in Wayne and then opened a second location in Newtown during the pandemic. “It not only let me grow personally but enabled me to employ new team members at a time when small businesses were struggling to keep employees but it also enabled me to serve an entire new community,” she shared. Lara understands that being an entrepreneur can be isolating and difficult, which is one of the reasons why she finds it her mission to mentor others and pay it forward. Lara is proud of building a studio that supports and encourages her all-women team. Ivory Portrait boasts a 90% client return rate. She also mentors other small business owners, sharing her expertise in sales, marketing, and financial management.
From her nomination: “As the Studio Owner of Ivory Tree Portraits, she not only works hard to engage and support the larger Main Line and Bucks County communities by hosting Community Events and regular Charity Sessions, but most importantly for her passion and determination to make portraits, creating something that is truthful, genuine, and representative of the beauty and diversity among us. Being part of Lara’s effort to protect and embrace the true and real in all of us is unique and important in this world full of filters and AI. I applaud her and feel honored to work with her! She’s the real deal – she walks her talk!” - Donna Uettwiller
As we prepare for our 2024 Women of Influence Luncheons on September 25th at @terrain_devonyard and October 15th at @terrain_delval in Doylestown, we are excited to host our 2nd annual gatherings of dynamic local women like Lara, who are eager to connect and uplift each other.
Get your tickets by August 25th at mainlineparent.com/lunch or buckscountyparent.com/lunch!
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July 15-18: What are YOU up to this week? Will you make a work of art with your little one? Take your toddler to meet some new and exciting animals? Or stay up late watching movies with your teen? The choice is yours!
🎨 On Monday, nurture your child’s creativity with process-based art play at the Perkasie Branch of the Bucks County Library. @bucksctylib
🪶 Take your toddler on a fun and educational adventure for while being introduced to the wonders of animals and the natural world on Tuesdays and Fridays at Toddler Time at the Barn Nature Center. @barnnaturecenter
🏋️♀️ Learn a variety of exercises designed specifically for parents with new babies on Wednesday at Stroller Strength: Parent & Baby Fitness. @koptowncenter
🎈Join the Willow Grove Mall for a free kids event on the 3rd Wednesday of every month. Kids Play is a program that provides free entertainment and discounts for toddlers and their caretakers. @willowgrovepark
🎥 Grab your blanket and popcorn and meet your neighbors out on the Mercer Museum’s lawn for Movies at the Mercer Thursday evening. @mercerandfonthill
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Summer is the season that keeps on giving! Each week new things pop up to entertain your family. We hope our calendars help you have the most fun possible!
As you plan your summer adventures, find best events, tips, and resources from Main Line Parent, Philadelphia Family, and Bucks County Parent.
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📌 Go big, hot wheels! Vote for the next epic vehicle to be turned into a Hot Wheels die-cast toy car at The 2024 Hot Wheels Legends Tour.
📌 Step right up! The annual Perkasie Fire Company Carnival promises thrilling rides, tantalizing food options, and exciting games for the whole family.
📌 Enjoy live music, food, community resources, family-friendly activities, and more at Sunday's Bucks-Mont PRIDE Festival by The Welcome Project PA/El Proyecto de Bienvenida PA.
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📌 Celebrate the Avenue of the Arts Block Party this Saturday with live music, food, and family-friendly activities in a vibrant cultural showcase, part of the Wawa Welcome America Festival.
📌 Join in for a soul-stirring Gospel on Independence performance by the Welcome America Mass Choir.
📌 Get into the patriotic spirit with Red, White, Blue & You Wheels in the Windows, as Chestnut Hill PA's Germantown Avenue showcases festive, decorated bikes and wagons.
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📌 BYO picnic and chairs for Friday's Bryn Mawr Twilight Concerts, a FREE show at the Gazebo featuring Craig Bickhardt + John Flynn.
📌 Come as you are to the Elmwood Park Zoo's Pride Celebration, a community-centered event with a rainbow hand-painting, a waterslide, live music, and more.
📌 Play on the lawn with music, games, and Go With Yoyo's high-energy fun during Family Sundays at Suburban Square.
Find even more to do with the fam this weekend, plus our Fourth of July events, FREE family fun, where to cool off, and MORE in this week's email newsletter!
https://mailchi.mp/buckscountyparent.com/bcp_newsletter_20240627
Let’s get a “High Five” for the weekend - it’s going to be a hot one! Dive down below to see our top local spots to keep your cool and more. Read on for the best events, tips, resources from Main Line Parent, Philadelphia Family, and Bucks County Parent.
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** Learn how local folks helped formerly enslaved Americans on their road to freedom during The Underground Railroad Walking Tour in West Chester.
** Cool off at the park and enjoy a free concert featuring Delta blues, soul, and R&B at the Rose Tree Summer Festival – Concerts in the Park.
** Bring your sensory sensitive kiddo to see Elmo and the gang during Sesame Place's Low Sensory Day on Sunday.
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** Illuminate your evening and celebrate the start of the enchanting Chinese Lantern Festival at Franklin Square.
** Dance and sing along at the lively Kidchella Music Festival at Smith Memorial Playground & Playhouse on Friday evening.
** Discover unique artworks and creative expressions from talented local and national artists at the Manayunk.com Arts Festival.
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** Join the 10th anniversary Native Plant Garden Party Celebration in Doylestown Central Park with crafts, live music, and refreshments.
** Celebrate Freedom at the African American Museum of Bucks County Juneteenth Festival in Langhorne.
** View the diverse talents and award-winning artwork of artists and sculptors from Bucks County and beyond at the Bucks Fever Art & Sculpture Exhibition.
Find these events, and more family fun (outdoor movies & concerts, summer fireworks, Pride, and where to cool off!) in this week's email newsletter!
https://mailchi.mp/buckscountyparent.com/bcp_newsletter_20240620
Whether you're headed to the zoo, the farm, or the streets (of Sesame that is), this weekend is chock full of summer fun that will have everyone shouting "hooray!"
📌 Get ready to say g'day to Bluey at Sesame Place! Don’t miss your opportunity to get a hug and take a photo with everyone’s favorite six-year-old Blue Heeler puppy.
📌 Stake out a spot on the sidewalk and come cheer on your favorite soap box car - Perkasie's All-American Soap Box Derby Race Day is finally here!
📌 Grab your team and favorite MAA coach to dunk at the MAA - Middletown Athletic Association's Family Fun Day. The entire community is welcome to this free event.
📌 Celebrate Elmwood Park Zoo’s 100th Anniversary with them during their Centennial Saturdays. Join in the festivities with your family and friends as they commemorate this special milestone with a series of exciting events.
📌 Beep beep...big trucks coming through! On Sunday, kids and parents can truck it to Charlann Farms for tons of big fun on the farm at their Touch-a-Truck event.
📌 Sunday also welcomes the return of the Bucks Arts and Barks Pet & Family Fest, so grab your favorite leashed pup and head to this festival especially for pets and their families.
📌 Come have a berry sweet time down at Shady Brook Farm. The Strawberry Festival is here to sweeten your day, all weekend long.
Looking for more fun? Start planning for Father's Day, find tons of Bucks County PRIDE events, check out our new Pet Guide, and MORE!
https://mailchi.mp/buckscountyparent.com/highfive-20240530
May is flying by, and before you know it summer vacation will be here! As always, our Events Calendar should be your number one link to click for all the places to find the fun with your family!
📌 This weekend wraps up the Best of the Nest Birdhouse Competition & Display at Peddler's Village, as well as New Hope Celebrates' PrideFest Celebration.
📌 Visit New Hope's Summer Series begins on Friday evening with fireworks, artists, vendors, a beer garden, and more!
📌 Take your vehicle enthusiast to the Pleasantville UCC Church Annual Car Show or the Doylestown Township Touch a Truck Event on Saturday!
📌 Not too far away for a day trip, check out the Chestnut Hill PA Home + Garden Festival, featuring vendors, children's activities, live music and more!
📌 Have you ever seen a Rubber Ducky Regatta? Well, now you can! This Sunday at Kemper Park in Warminster Township it's happening, and you can even sponsor a duck to win a prize!
Find the details for these events and MANY MORE in this week's enews, along with articles about the best day trips, an interview with the Hartranft family, sensory friendly activities, along with links to the events calendars for our sister sites Main Line Parent and Philadelphia Family, in case your travels take you outside of Bucks County this weekend!
Thanks to Pennsylvania Treasury for sponsoring this week's enews!
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Though it may only be the beginning of May, the sounds (and tastes!) of summer are paying an early visit.
Summer UnWINEd Concert Series are back on at Shady Brook Farm, featuring great live music, tasty food, adult libations, and tons of activities for the kiddos.
Celebrate “berry” sweet traditions at the Peddler's Village Strawberry Festival, where you can even get in on an old-fashioned pie eating contest!
Or take a step into the world of Harry Potter with the National Library of Medicine’s exhibit Renaissance Science, Magic, and Medicine in Harry Potter’s World, hosted by the Margaret R. Grundy Memorial Library.
This week's enews features our friends at TreeTrails Adventures Trevose and great content from our website such as Bucks County Family Day Trips, Mother's Day Events, Kids Eat Free Restaurants, and from our sister site Main Line Parent we have Play Date Etiquette 101!
Happy weekend!!
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This weekend only, the dinosaurs are roaring into the Philadelphia area. Stare in awe at more than 100 lifelike animatronic dinosaurs at Jurassic Quest at the Greater Philadelphia Expo Center. Get your tickets before they become extinct!
On Saturday, celebrate Earth Day with songs, stories and environmental stewardship at Snipes Farm & Education Center.
You can also Celebrate Earth Day with The Shops At Valley Square on Sunday.
There will be face painting, a special story time featuring Mother Earth and Go with YoYo!
Join in on the fun with everyone's favorite furry friends and an exciting line up of meet and greets, music, magic, pirate adventures, and fireworks at Elmo’s Springtacular at Sesame Place.
Adults ages 18 through 30 of all abilities are invited to come together for dancing, food, and activities with new friends at Ability Adults Friday Night Socials, held at the Doylestown YMCA'sTeen Center.
Find these events, and even more family fun content, linked in our Bio and our Stories!
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It's a big weekend for nature lovers. See the beauty of the Japanese sakura — the flowering cherry trees that brighten city streets and parks with their distinctive pink and white blossoms - firsthand this weekend during the Subaru Cherry Blossom Festival. And while you're in the city, it's your last chance to see Thomas Dambo’s TROLLS: Save the Humans at the Philadelphia Zoo. Ready for an im-peck-able new competition and display? Get a look at Peddler's Village's birdhouse competition, The Best of the Nest. Nature lovers can hit the trails with one of Peace Valley Nature Center’s naturalists at Family Forays. And if you're a fan of free (who isn't!?), the Michener Art Museum is now free of charge on the second Sunday of every month. https://mailchi.mp/buckscountyparent.com/highfive-20240411
High Five March 29, 2024
For many families, this highly anticipated Easter weekend has finally arrived. Hop on over to Dublin Town Center for an Easter Bunny Brunch and free egg hunt (for more Easter related activities this weekend check out email newsletter linked below!).
Excited about the upcoming solar eclipse? Participate in experiments that relate the sun and the moon with the Southampton Free Library for a special program.
This spring, Adventure Aquarium is just bubbling with excitement, literally! Embark on a bubble scavenger hunt, get showered with billions of bubbles and witness eye popping demonstrations at their Bubble Bash Party.
And if magic and laughs are up your family's alley, see comedy magician Chris Funk perform at the Bucks County Playhouse.
Thanks to this week's partner PA Cyber Charter School.
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We've got an egg-citing lineup of happenings this weekend!
Embark on a whimsical journey with the new Easter Treat Trail at Shady Brook Farm's Easter Eggstravaganza.
Visit Sesame Place for a hoppin’ good time with rides, shows, and special Easter fun with everyone’s favorite furry friends at Elmo's Eggstravaganza.
Where my peeps at? View more than 90 creations of wall art, dioramas, and sculptures of everybody's favorite chicks at the Peddler's Village 5th Annual PEEPS in the Village Competition.
Or enter a life-sized Candyland, enjoy a carnival style lunch buffet, and listen to a multimedia megillah reading at Abrams Hebrew Academy's Purim in Candyland.
Thanks to our partner this week Pennsylvania Treasury.
https://mailchi.mp/buckscountyparent.com/highfive-20240321
What factors do you consider most important when evaluating different education enrichment options for your child? What subjects or skills do you think your child would be excited to explore outside of regular school hours? Today we’re featuring Bucks County Parent Members who offer enrichment programs, classes, tutoring, and advocacy, as seen in our Spring Education Guide (buckscountyparent.com/education).
We’re proud to introduce you to our village by sharing our #BucksCountyParent Members’ posts to our stories each week. Our Membership Program was created to provide a foundation of marketing support and a collaborative space to connect dedicated nonprofits and local businesses like us, who serve YOU! You can help other families benefit from your experience by sharing how these Members have made a difference in your life at buckscountyparent.com/members.
Bucks County Parent Members who want to collaborate this week are invited to DM us a post to share to our stories and comment below to introduce themselves! ❤️ Share this reel to help us celebrate the local businesses and nonprofit leaders in our community who are supporting parents and caregivers with their services.
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Meet Brittany Gianfagna, one of our Women of Influence Award Winners from our inaugural class last fall. Brittany is a licensed professional counselor, founder, and owner of BAF Therapy Services LLC.
Brittany created her own private practice in 2018, during her maternity leave, as a way to continue giving her clients the best care while also keeping her family her top priority. “ I couldn’t be happier with the practice I’ve developed for myself, my family, and my clients. I’m incredibly grateful for the rapport I’ve created with my clients, and the time I’m able to be present as a mother for my two children is immeasurable,” says Brittany. As a therapist, it has been her mission to provide a safe space for children, adolescents, and women to be heard, valued, and inspired through our therapeutic rapport. Whether it’s through her counseling sessions, her writing, or her everyday interactions, Brittany exudes a genuine desire to uplift others and help them discover their inner strength.
Do you know a woman who is reshaping culture for good in her neighborhood, business, or nonprofit organization? You can read more about Brittany and nominate someone who deserves recognition for a 2024 Women of Influence Award at buckscountyparent.com/women.
Presented by the Bucks County Parent team with the support of Nemours Children's Health and Comcast Xfinity.
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📷: Women of Influence Luncheon at Terrain photos by AMC Photography Studios
Cue the bagpipes! The Bucks County St. Patrick’s Day Parade will be back on the streets of Levittown. Follow the rainbow's end for leprechaun gold at TreeTrails Adventures Trevose's opening weekend. Celebrate the luck o' the Irish at Shady Brook Farm's family-friendly St. Paddy's Party or the Upper Bucks Celtic Fest in Perkasie. Ready to hunt for eggs? Visit The Doylestown Bookshop to pick up your Easter Egg Hunt Booklet and head into town to visit participating stores to find golden eggs by Discover Doylestown or grab them at the Chalfont Lions Club Annual Easter Egg Hunt. Run around with your leashed pup and find eggs filled with Brewscuits at their Annual Easter Egg Hunt. Step back in time and join an immersive tour with the women who lived at the James-Lorah Memorial Home in the Victorian era.
This week's High Five email newsletter has all the info on these events, plus many more, as well as this week's most recent content on our website!
Thanks to our partner this week PA Cyber Charter School!
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Spring is coming! How will you take care of yourself this week? It’s also Member Monday and we have some trusted resources to recommend to help your family thrive! 💛
Today we’re featuring Bucks County Parent Members, as seen in our Health and Wellness Guide as well as some Bucks County Parent Friends who our Community Parents have recently recommended.
We’re proud to introduce you to our village by sharing our #BucksCountyParent Members’ posts to our stories each week. Our Membership Program was created to provide a foundation of marketing support and a collaborative space to connect dedicated nonprofits and local businesses like us, who serve YOU! You can help other families benefit from your experience by sharing how these Members have made a difference in your life at buckscountyparent.com/women.
Bucks County Parent Members who want to collaborate this week are invited to DM us a post to share to our stories and comment below to introduce themselves! ❤️ Share this reel to help us celebrate the local businesses and nonprofit leaders in our community who are supporting parents and caregivers with their services.
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What do ninjas, Peeps, Irish dancing and great deli sandwiches all have in common? They’re all featured in our roundup of this week’s fun, family-friendly activities!
🥪 Be one of the first in line for McAllister Deli’s grand opening of their Warrington location and get some giveaways in addition to freshly crafted sandwiches.
👩 Step back in time and join for an immersive tour with the women who lived at the James-Lorah Memorial Home in the Victorian era.
🥷 Become a Spinjitzu master with powered-up activities, experiences and LEGO builds during the all-new LEGO NINJAGO Dragon’s Rising Event happening at LEGOLAND Philadelphia.
🐤 View more than 90 creations of wall art, dioramas, and sculpture, featuring the popular Pennsylvania-made bunnies and chicks at the Peddler’s Village 5th Annual PEEPS in the Village competition.
🇮🇪 Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day for 9 days at the Green Parrot in Newtown. Starting Thursday, the festival will include live music, Irish dancers, a balloon artist, Irish food and fare, and more.
What do YOU have planned for this week? Share your recommendations in the comments or pop over to our curated calendar for more family fun at buckscountyparent.com/events
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Let your littlest leprechauns soar over the hills and through the woods, and find their pot of gold treasure at the Flying Leprechaun Fun Run Saturday morning. Do you believe in ghosts, UFOs, Big Foot, or other supernatural phenomena? Check out the First Annual Bucks County Paranormal Conference held at Bucks County Community College. There's a brand new play space coming to Quakertown and you're invited to to celebrate with Bluey, Rita's Ice Guy and QuiNBy at My Size City’s Grand Opening. On Saturdays and Sundays this month you can hop on over to the Elmwood Park Zoo for one of their special Easter brunches with the Easter Bunny. And all month long you can enjoy a fun tasting wine and Girl Scout Cookies pairing at Bishop Estate Vineyard and Winery. Sláinte!
Thanks to our partner this week Center for Lice Control!
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Happy Monday. Let's see what's in bloom for this week!
🌸 Hop on the train and head to the PHS : Pennsylvania Horticultural Society Philadelphia Flower Show, which runs through Sunday and features stunning displays by the world’s premier floral, garden, and landscape designers.
🍀 Bring the family on Tuesday, March 5th, for dinner at UNO's Pizzeria and Grill in Bensalem for some St. Patrick's Day cookie decorating! Kids eat free with the purchase of an adult meal.
🎨 Experience four decades of supporting contemporary art at the Michener Art Museum's newest exhibit, CFEVA at 40.
🇮🇪 Celebrate St. Patrick's Day for 9 days at The Green Parrot In Newtown Pennsylvania. Starting Thursday, the festival will include live music, Irish dancers, a balloon artist, Irish food and fare, and more.
What do YOU have planned for this week? Share your plans with us, and tag #buckscountyparent when you post your adventures on IG!
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There's no better way to usher in the month of March than by meeting it with your own roar! Travel to the African savannah with Simba, Rafiki and an unforgettable cast of characters in the Music Mountain Theatre's performance of The Lion King, adapted especially for the littlest lions! This month is also known as peak maple syrup season, so head to the Peace Valley Nature Center's Maple Sugar Festival, where you can experience the way maple sugar was collected and made in pioneering days (and get a taste of some yourself!). Learn about edible flowers and starting seeds at terrain's Little Sprouts Workshop. Or if you really want to see some blooms, hop on the train to see The Philadelphia Flower Show, which opens on Saturday and runs through March 10.
Thanks to our partner this week, Pennsylvania Department of Health!
Find these fun events, plus our guide to Sports Summer Camps, St. Patrick's Day Events, Parenting Podcasts, How to Choose a Preschool and MORE in this week's enews!
https://mailchi.mp/buckscountyparent.com/highfive-20240229
