PengiWear

Happy days here at PengiWear have come to an end but no fear! We’re only re-branding. PengiWear will now be known as SeyrWeyr (said Sayr-Wayr) and we’re migrating to a new site and blog in those respective domains. So we’re saying a fond goodbye for now and check out the f.a.q about the move below for further info:

Q1: why the move?

A1: PengiWear aimed to be both Pittsburgh and family oriented and while we want to stay family friendly in content, we felt the need to expand in both design and blog content beyond just Pittsburgh. It’s a wild, colourful world and we wanted to reflect some of our readers as well.

Q2: Will the new site ever have any non-family oriented content?

A2: depends on what you define as such. Will there ever be adult content? No. Language? Not by SeyrWeyr but we cannot of course police our off-linked pages. The web has free speech after all. What we can say is that we feel SeyrWeyr content will be a bit more grown up. But we’ll still be bringing you Pittsburgh stuff- and updates on the zoo. Because who doesn’t like the zoo now?

Q3: where else will I be able to find the new content?

A3: You can find us and link to us on Facebook, Cafepress, Squiddoo, Gather and DeviantArt. Make friends, tag and link up!

Q4: What does the new name signify?

A4: in Manx ’seyr’ means ‘free’ and we chose it to go with our theme ‘free to design’. We felt it was time to return to our designers’ earlier days before we’d partnered and settled a bit so we could be a little more experimental with our design. So we won’t be doing as much exclusive kids’ stuff.

Q5: Will any of the PengiWear designs carry over to the new shop?

A5: Yes, select designs will carry over to the new shop which is already set up on Zazzle. These will not appear right away however and the old store will still be in working order for some time until complete switchover.

Q6: Will the new blog be similar in content to the Pengi blog?

A6: No. the new blog will reflect SeyrWeyr’s new direction as one focused on art/tech/fun stuff. More or less it will include a hodgepodge of whatever catches the eye of the blogger and comments are always welcome as long as they are in good taste. What’s in good taste? We hope anyone leaving a comment is grown enough to know and judge for themselves- otherwise admin will help.

Q7: Will the new blog be accessible by reader?

A7: Yes, the new blog will be accessible in every way the old one was. Please update your links.

See you soon, same time slightly different place! 

Red and Yellow, everbody’s favourite snappy tv M&M’s have their own newsletter with tips and tricks for seasonal eats and crafts that we dip into once in a while for the Pengi blog- here we thought readers might like to whip up a batch of their beehive cupcakes over Easter weekend.

Are you expecting in Pittsburgh? Surf on over to ExpectantMothersGuide (which also lists by other cities in case you’ve got a pal expecting in another city) to get tips on anything from selecting a pediatrician to where to go for breastfeeding support to what to do after birth.

Personally the Pengi crew goes for Po’boys, shrimp gumbo and muffalatas but here in the burgh we’ve settled for the lenten fish sandwich and bring you the recommendations from Roadfood.com so you can pile up the family and go in search of that last supper before lent’s all done.

Wholeys, Benkowitz  –Strip District
Orbit Inn –Beaver County
North Park Lounge –Gibsonia/Robinson/Cranberry/McCandless
Butya’s –Steubenville Pike Rd
Big Jim’s
SouthPointe Country Club– Upper Saint Clair
Armstrong’s –Bridgeville/Moon Twp/Castle Shannon
Oyster House– Downtown

St. Paul’s Cathedral in Oakland is holding it’s traditional blessing of the Easter baskets on Holy Saturday, 22 March 2008 at 8:30p (Easter Vigil) followed by the Blessing of Families on Easter Sunday, 23 March 2008, 3p.

Hey blogfans, Pengi made a boo-boo on our ZooEvents-

The Mister Rogers’ free admission day has already passed! It was Sunday the 16th March for kids 12 and under. If you caught it, kudos to you but the Zoo will not be offering this again on the 20th. 

**You can still catch the Zoo Hop to Spring on 22 March from 11-3.

Pittsburgh Zoo is offering some spring events you’ll want to hop off to-

22 March   Zoo Hop to Spring  games, prizes, Radio Disney  info  (412) 365-2533

20 March  Won’t you be my Neighbour? free admission in honour of Mr. Rogers’ birthday

If you’re not familiar with Pysanksy art, please take this year to instroduce your children to this spectacular cultural tradition right here in Pittsburgh that’s come over from Eastern Europe- gorgeous handcrafted Easter Eggs.  We’ve been to one of these types of events before and recommend it to see the variety of designs alone- try to round up someone to explain to your kids the process of the egg dying if you can- it is a true art.

Many items will be on sale at the parish of St. Peter and St. Paul Ukranian Orthodox Church at their 42nd Annual Pysansky Sale including Ukranian foods for you to try from 11-4. Info at: 412-527-5359  / 412-276-0342

Pittsburgh Children’s Museum celebrates it’s favourite neighbour’s 80th birthday with free admission, visit from Mr. McFeely, performance by Tim Adams from the Pittsburgh Symphony and a 4 piece string ensemble by the Symphony on 20 March 2008. This is the 6th annual celebration of Mr. Rogers’ birthday and is sponsored by Giant Eagle. If you’ve never been to the Children’s Museum, we recommend you go and check out the Mister Rogers display and dress up in King Friday’s castle (you know, and give the kids some room too…) or have a sit in Trolley!

Saturday 22 March the Gateway Clipper is holding its Bunny Fun Cruise from 1:30-3:30p (board 1:00) and will feature the Easter Bunny, River Rover, Deckster Duck, live music, candy treat for kids and more. This is followed by the Easter Dinner Cruise on Sunday 23 March 12:30-2p (board 11:30). Info and reservations for either or both: 412.355.7980