Father's Day Ideas

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Father’s Day is this Sunday. We know that finding a gift for Dad can be challenging. If your Dad is the person that has every car part or tool known to man; you might be at a loss for what to get him each year. However, we have some ideas that every Dad will love. Keep reading and get your Father’s Day shopping done early this year. We hope Sunday is a nice and relaxing day for you and your Dad. 

Is Your Dad a few hundred miles away? This can make the gift challenge harder. You won’t be able to take your Dad somewhere, and you won’t know what he has in the house. This can severely limit your gift options. However, there is a gift for every long-distance Dad. The Amazon Fire Quad 8GB Tablet is only 39.99. This tablet has everything your Dad needs. It even comes loaded with over $20,000 dollars in apps, games and in-app bonuses. This is the perfect gift to send to Dad when you cannot be there in person. 

If your Dad will be with you this year, maybe the gift can be an experience. Pittsburgh has plenty of wine or beer tour options available. Check out Groupon for some affordable options for you and your dad. These are so close to your home at The Encore on 7th, but they also a great trip for members of your family. 

If you are really stuck and do not know your Dad, we recommend calling a relative. You can ask them his favorite places to shop and eat. This will give you an idea of a gift card you can purchase. A gift card with a nice handwritten card is perfect for any Dad.

No matter what you get your Dad. We think he will love knowing that it came from you. What other great ideas do you have for Father’s Day? If you are looking for a few more tips, check out this Father’s Day Quiz at USA Today. Maybe, this will help you find the perfect thing to say I Love You Dad.

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Wedding Season Is Here

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Wedding Season is here. This means that the invitations are coming to your mailbox so fast that your summer will be booked in no time. Planning, scheduling vacation and finding flights are just a few of the many steps in going to a wedding. We all want to avoid the dreaded wedding “Faux Pas”. Here is our 2016 guide to wedding etiquette. 

RSVP

Make sure to RSVP as soon as possible. Even if the invitation says the due date is three months from now, the earlier the better. RSVP's let the wedding planner and couple know how many guests they can expect for food and drinks.

Read the Invitation

Do not go rogue when it comes to instructions and gifts. The invitation was made to answer all of your questions. If there is a registry, make sure to buy off the registry. If there are other specific instructions such as donations or payments for honeymoons, make sure to take those into consideration too. The bride and groom know what they need, and this prevents you from buying them the 8th toaster of the event.

Don’t Show Up Late

Make sure to plan ahead. You live in a great location at The Encore on 7th. so whether you are traveling locally or to the airport you have multiple resources to get to your location on time. Make sure to plan ahead and leave early. You never know how traffic will be during the summer travel months. 

These are just a few suggestions we have to make sure you get through wedding season without a glitch. If you are the one getting married, Congratulations! If you are a guest this season, make sure to have fun and enjoy the moment. You can find more information about wedding season at Apartment Therapy. 

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3 Ways To Enjoy June in the ‘Burgh!

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Temperatures are up, the sun is appearing more often…it’s officially June in the Steel City! Even better, as tempting as running off to the beach is this time of year, Pittsburgh has plenty of enjoyable seasonal activities that we can all participate in right here at home. We’re especially looking forward to enjoying the following:

• The Arts Festival. The locally beloved Three Rivers Arts Festival is just days away - set to run from June 3rd to June 12th. With it comes a great opportunity to browse through incredible local artworks and crafts while listening to fantastic musicians. Not sure if you want to go? Just check out the list of vendors at the Artist Market, or the list of shows and events. We bet you'll find something of interest on there. Even the Pittsburgh Symphony will be taking part in the Festival - and it’s free to browse through and listen to everything there! Just be ready to get out the wallet if you actually want to take some wares home with you. 
• The outdoors. Hey, if the sun is out, it's probably a good idea to take advantage of it while you can in this town! With groups like Venture Outdoors in the city and locations like the Laurel Highlands not too far away, it’s easier than ever to get outside. But hey: even if you’re not up for kayaking or hiking, there’s plenty of things for you to do that will get you out of your normal routine! Outdoor yoga classes, “open streets”, local 5Ks…there really is something for everyone on this list of local activities.
• The Point (and everything surrounding it!). No summer in Pittsburgh is complete without a walk to the Point. And sunset at the Point is just beautiful. But why stop there? With Station Square and the Gateway Clipper fleet a quick T-ride away, and the Pittsburgh Pirates set to play for weeks to come, there are ample opportunities for you to enjoy classic views of the city - without ever needing to get into a car or invest in hours of travel!

Those are a few of our favorite things about June in Pittsburgh. What about you? Did we include or miss your favorite part of this month in the Steel City? Let us know in the comments!

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