I love fall (obviously, I talk about it a freakin ton), because everyone comes back from the beach and that means there are a lot more scheduled events and just general fun to be had. I’ve been living in Philly for over five years now (and had this blog for almost four), so we could say I’ve participated in my fair share of outings. With that being said, there are three events I will never, ever miss, and one of them happens to be coming right up: Bloktoberfest! (!!!)
Why You Must Visit the Philly Zoo (Right Now!)
You guys! If you haven’t been to the Philly Zoo since you were 6 or 8 or even 15, it’s time to get back there. On top of the amazing new upgrades the zoo has made over the past few years, there is one particularly important new addition to the Philadelphia region . . . a very small, very furry, very adorable baby gorilla.
5 Things You Can Do To Extend Your Summer
It’s so hot out, you guys. So very, very hot, that I took approximately nine showers this weekend and sprayed my hair with an unfathomable amount of dry shampoo just to get me through. I for one, can’t wait to be able to stop drenching myself in bug repellant. A site like https://www.pestcontrolexperts.com/local/texas/schertz/ would fix all my troubles, if only ants and wasps could be eradicated forever! Despite my dislike of this climate and all the creepy crawlies that come with it, I know there are some of you little beach babes out there who would have summer last forever if you had your way. So for you, I’ve rounded up five Philly lady summer staple spots that are carrying their popular programming into September (and a little beyond).
Your Philly Beer Week Cheat Sheet
It’s time to welcome an unofficial start to summer (with some booze, of course): Philly Beer Week is here!
Some of us are used to using a beer delivery service and having our favorite beers delivered to our front door. However, this beer festival gives us all the opportunity to try new beers and get a taste for some new flavors.
Now, if you’re anything like me, sorting through this massive list of events and picking the few that you’d like to make time for is a high-pressure situation and involves a lot of time that’s pretty fleeting at the moment. Another true life fact: in my years in Philly, I’ve never even been to an official Philly Beer Week event! Mostly because I had to look up a third beer type to list above and don’t want to embarrass myself in front of bearded, beer-loving men, but don’t be mistaken: PBW is for everyone!
Moving on, Philly Beer Week might be one of the best beer events you might attend, so it would only be fitting to go mentally prepared. Now through June 12th, our city will be flowing with the best ales, lagers, and stouts alike in a celebration of all things beer, and the excitement is real. This, coupled with brunches and dinners might just make your week. Considering that there may be many first-timers, there may be more beer to drink than you imagine. You could prepare yourself in case you have one too many beers and end up with a bad hangover the next day by getting yourself a hangover kit or just keeping some ORS and antacids handy. In addition to that, you could eat a hearty breakfast to move on to the next series of events the following day. Let the fun continue!
To help us all sort through the list of events, I asked the Philly Beer Week team to narrow down their favorites to a Top 5 list for PBW beginners (you’ll see those labeled with {PBW Starter Pack} below), plus I threw in 5 of my own picks that just seemed too amazing to leave out. Check out the list, and let me know which #PBW2016 events you’re heading to this year. Happy drinking! xx
My Philly Blogger Conference Experience {#TheBlogConnect}
You guys, it’s been a whirlwind couple of weeks. But while I’ve been running around all over the place, I couldn’t miss filling you in on how Philly’s first blogger conference, The Blog Connect, went! I know I shared the details of the conference not too long ago, but after attending the all-day event, I can attest: it lived up to the hype. I’m so glad it did, as I didn’t want all of this hype and excitement to be for nothing. Because of its success, I wouldn’t be surprised if the organizers had decided to look at this conference planning template, from somewhere like Smart Works (find out here for more information), to put the event together, as well as ensuring that it went off without a hitch. Whatever they did, it worked, and it was one of the best conferences I have ever been to.
Exploring the Franklin Institute
Earlier this week, I was invited to explore The Franklin Institute (222 North 20th Street) after hours during their latest #FranklinInstameet. If you’ve never heard of an “instameet,” it’s a pretty interesting lil idea. Essentially, they’re a chance for the Instagram enthusiasts and superstars of the city, area, world, etc. to meet up at one location, snap some amazing photos, and learn from their fellow photographers.
Now, as far as these instameets go, I’m certainly not a regular. The only other one I’ve attended took place at Longwood Gardens around the holidays, and I was pretty impressed with some of the Philly photogs there. These events are typically planned by a superstar Instagrammer themselves (my buddy Al put this one together), who makes the IGer guest list. That being said, I’m typically on the other list, put together by the brand or business (which I suits me, obviously).
How to Score Cheap Solo Tix to the Theatre
Going to, well, pretty much anything, alone used to give me major anxiety. In a time when I really cared what people thought of me, leaving myself vulnerable and solo felt pretty unachievable. But after coming to the very important realizations that a) I don’t care nearly as much as I used to about what other humans think of me, and b) other humans have too much of their own shit going on to spend much of their time thinking about me, a whole new world of comfort opened up.
There’s quite a slew of activities one can tackle solo, leading all the way up to taking your first solo vacation. But today, I’m here to share the details of a pretty simple solo date idea you can conquer right here in Philly (and for way less than you may be thinking!).
Prepping for Your Big Night in Philly
Back in November, I attended the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention Gala at the Loews (1200 Market Street). The stage was set to be a really special night: the guest of honor was my friend HughE Dillon (read about HughE’s story here – it’s incredible), I was attending with my boyfriend and his parents, and, frankly, this was the first “gala” I’d ever be attending. I knew I’d be waiting till the last minute for my dress (which turned out to be a rental gone wrong), so I wanted to plan out the other aspects of completing a “gala appropriate” look in advance. After a full day of frantic, last-minute shopping at KOP, I found my dress (now on sale for half the price – NBD), and all that was left was to enjoy my day getting ready around the city.
8 Fall Date Ideas in Philly
It’s pretty much fall – HOORAY. Fall, along with being my favorite season in general, is my favorite season for dating. You get to do cute, cozy activities, you don’t have to worry about sweating excessively before you even arrive at your destination (wear some pheromones to keep the love alive if you find you’re still getting a little sweaty), and, most importantly, your wardrobe options are much more robust.
Philly has so many seasonal things to do within a short drive. However, people who prefer staying at home can keep date nights simple by planning a dinner at home – get some flowers, decorate the table with candles and cook a lavish meal. Otherwise, try ideas like having a movie night with your partner; choose a movie or two, perhaps horror (look for websites like hellhorror.com for movie suggestions), since it can provide you a reason to sit close and cuddle. But know this, fall can be the best time to get out of the house, so once in a while, also plan an outdoor date with your partner.
So listen up ladies, this is one of the few times that I will highly recommend leaving the city and heading out to the burbs. The reasons for my acceptance of this are two-fold; first: concrete places without pumpkin patches or warm apple cider don’t necessarily scream fall, and second: our driving tolerance is at an all-time high due to this summer’s recent beach trips. And now, on to the dates!
{Date Night Idea} Nightscape
Longwood Gardens is one of those Philly burbs staples that most of us have ventured to at some point in our lives, whether it was on a grade school class trip or a sorority sisterhood retreat (hey, DG!). I like to bop down there every once in a while just to walk through and take in the acres and acres of gorgeous plants and flowers (because seriously, it doesn’t get much prettier). When I heard about Nightscape, Longwood Gardens’ new “light and sound experience,” I knew I wanted to get back this summer.
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