The parents to be! Balloons by a local friend, Emily Jones. This past weekend I attended the absolute CUTEST baby shower for my cousin and need to share the deets with yinz! My aunt and family friends put the whole thing on without an event planner and WOW. The theme of “Adventure Begins” was the…
Activities
Kayak Your Way Through Summer
Spring has sprung and summer is right around the corner!! This means right now is the perfect time to plan your summer bucket list. One thing I make a point to do a few times each summer is kayak. Last year I decided to buy myself my own, but if you aren't an avid kayaker,…
Surprise Engagement Party
This past weekend myself and my friend pulled off an AMAZING surprise engagement party for my friend Tori. It was quite an adventure throwing everything together in one week before she arrived in Pittsburgh. I’m here to tell you how we did it so you can pull it off too! 1. Venue, Food, Decor Alright,…
Elevate Your COVID NYE
It's no surprise as we round out 2020 that this year has been more than a MAJOR STRUGGLE. Small businesses closing their doors for good, hospitals filled, nurses working hours on end and not being able to spend as much time with your family and friends. Through all of this, we have started to get…
A Day with People of the Burgh
So I have a lot of members of The 412 Franimal squad that are not on Instagram or may have missed my takeover of the popular Pittsburgh Instagram account @peopleoftheburgh this past Sunday! I wanted to round up all of the things I mentioned on the gram so everyone can enjoy my recommendations. So without…
Lawrenceville Cookie Tour
Can you believe it’s going to be December this week?? The holiday season is upon us which means HOLIDAY SHOPPING! One of the best local spots to shop this holiday season is Butler Street in the heart of Lawrenceville. You will find a mix of fun little unique shops, bars, restaurants and more! I’m here…
Live! Casino Pittsburgh
GET EXCITED. A brand new casino is coming to the Pittsburgh area. Nestled in Greensburg at the Westmoreland Mall, Live! Casino Pittsburgh is going to be a must-visit. Opening on November 24th this casino is going to be the best Sunday Funday spot. With 3 restaurants and tons of slot machines and sports betting, there…
Coop DeVille
If you haven’t heard by now, Pittsburgh has a new spot, Coop DeVille. Located right on Smallman Street in the Strip District, Coop DeVille has EVERYTHING you could want & more. It’s perfect for a ladies night, guys night, date night, afternoon spot for watching the game, and even a place to pick up your…
Triple B Farms
Not sure what your next fall activity will be? Well I know! Triple B Farms is the best farm/pumpkin patch I’ve ever been to. I’ve been to several over the years and this one is the FULL package. A pumpkin patch, sunflower field, apple orchard, animal farm, farmers market ALL IN ONE. Not to mention…
Birthday Brunch
This year for my best friend's birthday we had to get a little creative with a lot of bars and restaurant restrictions prohibiting us from having a celebration. So what is a more appropriate way to celebrate turning 25 other than a SURPRISE BIRTHDAY BRUNCH?! When we came up with this idea, there were a…
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