Taradoodles

19/06/2024

Have a great Juneteenth!

https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Juneteenth

Celebrate and rejoice for this day of Freedom.
May the love and joy keep coming in waves that wash away the unjustices of today.

18/06/2024

This posting is a bit overdue and I apologize. This collection of toys was donated instead of birthday presents at a recent party. This kid is a super star and will change the world for the better.
THANK YOU!!!
I have NOT stopped working as things are still bubbling and boiling behind the scenes. Awaiting the gov letter before things can get louder. We are still accepting birthday gift requests in the meantime for thoes that truly need it. Always collecting and accepting new toys year round. The need has almost doubled every year and we are hearing up.

18/06/2024

Lights Out For Lightning Bugs: Starting June 1 through the month of June, you can do your part to help protect and conserve the fireflies in your backyard. The decline of fireflies worldwide is due to many reasons all of which are results of human causes. The most obvious cause is light pollution. The lights interfere with the mating behaviors of fireflies. Fireflies lighting displays are how they find mates, and if artificial light is shining, they can't compete or see their mates.

We can help by simply turning off outdoor lighting during the mating season, which in our area is mostly the month of June. If you can't turn off your lights completely, consider shading them so they are focused to a smaller area on the ground, or use a timer or motion detectors to reduce the amount of time the lights are on at night.

Reducing or eliminating lighting also helps other nocturnal insects and others species of birds, reptiles and mammals. Humans also benefit from darkness by improving natural circadian rhythms and other health benefits. If we reduce our lighting, we will see reduction in energy costs too.

So we hope you will join us in the Lights Out For Lightning Bugs this June. Go outside and watch for fireflies and enjoy the dark skies in your favorite park or backyard. Scan the QR code in the poster or go to our website to find out more. https://www.pafireflyevents.org/lights-out-for-lightning-bugs.

17/06/2024

Was a great day and they brought ALL the fun! Check them out for your event entertainments.

The Juneteenth Block Party in Erie marks the holiday first observed in 1866. There were performances, food trucks and dozens of vendors.

16/06/2024

🤍🎶Calling all Swifties🎶🤍
By popular demand we are adding a special party package!! Message us to book!!

15/06/2024

Today!! PPF 11-8pm.
Juneteenth Celebration at Perry Square. Swing by, dance and say HiYA!! So many vendors to see and activties about this important holiday.

11/06/2024

💙🧡Our Blue Heeler’s sister is here!!! We have some super fun events in the works with this fun pair and can’t wait to announce them!!💙🧡

08/06/2024

Just a little lovely ray of sunshine for your weekend. Isnt this kiddo the cutest?! I love my sparkly business and all the beautiful smiling kiddos it brings to me.

08/06/2024

Ahhhhh!!! THANK YOU Kerry for my toy surprise!!!
You nabbed some epic deals for kiddos in need. So much JOY!!

It IS my birthday today so do a happy dance and celebrate with me. I will be gone all next week but here is the epic Amazon toysale list if you wanna give a toy.
THANK YOU for considering.
Be awesome. Be like Kerry. =0D

https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/2O12PU6K8EGJO?ref_=wl_share

07/06/2024

Hey Runners!!!!
This is a fundraiser Run worth checking out!! They support charity with proceeds and do sooooo much good in erie. Taradoodles will be there face painting as I have for several years. Sign up and be part of the parade!
This year its princess themed so its gonna be even more fun.

THE TIME IS NOW! ⏰📅
Our 15th annual Maeve Run is coming up quickly (remember it's a little earlier this year on July 13th)!

👕That means we need to get t-shirt orders in a little earlier too, so don't wait to register!
📣REGISTER BY JUNE 23rd to be guaranteed a shirt.
After that shirts will be given in order of registrations.

Here's your sneak peek at this year's design as we embrace Maeve's 15th birthday and go all in for a "Quinceanera" celebration. 👑👸

p.s. We'd love your help in spreading the word, not only about the Maeve Run, but the idea that it's princess themed. We love how creative our runners get!

06/06/2024

Meals will be served weekdays at a number of Erie and Crawford county sites. There's no need for families to register.

04/06/2024

That sure was a busy dizzy day!!! I LOVE summer.

04/06/2024

G’morning!! Busy busy busy with summers arrival. Wanted to share this EPIC smile that will brighten your day. So Say hello to one of the sweetest kiddos I know. A shining star with a huge caring heart in an old soul. Happily painted roses at this graduation celebration to send off the entire class to middle school. What an adventure to have! Congratulations to all kiddos moving on up. You did it!

Be. The. Good.

Make good choices

Unsolicited advice:
If you dont want anyone to know what your doing or about to do, then you prolly shouldnt be doing it. So dont.

04/06/2024

Movie mondays!

Movie Mondays lineup announced for this Summer! Read the full lineup and more in our weekly events newsletter: - https://mailchi.mp/eriedowntown.com/winterevents-6736932

02/06/2024

What a fun event today has been!! Special thanks to Playhouse for having me out to entertain guests for free at the summer kickoff open house today. It was SO fun and oh boy- Erie sure has some majorly talented people!! I loved hearing them sing and act.

02/06/2024

Today!!! Oh my what FUN!!!
FREe
11-2

02/06/2024

G’mornin!!! A lil bird gave me the heads up on some super sweet amazon deals today!
Gabby Dollhouse fans better check it out. Grab a few to donate- the deals dont get much better then that for nice toys!! Wow!

THANkS for thinking of families in need and for helping Taradoodles help kiddos.

https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/2O12PU6K8EGJO?ref_=wl_share

01/06/2024

Thanks to Highmark for having me out for their fabulous walk today. Its beautiful outside and I met sooo many nice folks! Thank You for supporting Taradoodles and have a great weekend.

31/05/2024

Its gonna be a sparkly friyay!! What are you up too this weekend?

31/05/2024

CHALKART REQUEST: Apparently I have a chalkart to complete tomorrow as its written on my paper calendar AND in my virtual one. Whats odd is I have NO paperwork to tell me what said job is. THIS is how I stay organized when events come in and out all the time. They are important and old school I know. The Schoolhouse is incredible to let me come in and draw all w***y nilly for their clients and I know Im an extra step of stress for their celebrations.

I DO confirm a few days before any service I do, so if you are expecting me and I have NOT confirmed, please reach out. Im a artist and wildly unorganized so I try very hard by using paper copies in a set folder for every service to compare my calendar weekly. I am a momma with two kids who works from home so things can get a bit chaotic.

THANK YOU For your patience and support of my artistic business.

30/05/2024

Ooooo!!

CALLING ALL ARTISTS🎨🖌️🖼️👨‍🎨! We want to feature local artists in our NEW Art Walk during our Flower Fest! ✨Help us spread the word by sharing this post and tagging your art friends below!

➡️ Learn more & apply: https://forms.gle/sb7ekHeKyW94nzga9

➡️ Questions? Email [email protected]

29/05/2024

G’morning!!!
Life is alot right now and weather aint helping me get windoodles done. I have many school carnivals this week as things wind down. Rain rain go away!
So here are some pretty patriotic waterproof glitter tattoos. They turned out so sweet!! I love how the kids can choose whatever colors theyd like and they still turn out adorable.
I have some availability still for summer if your looking to book.

Just a reminder as I do have two family trips plnned this year. One for my 40th birthday- soo sooon! I finally made it!!
One for my daughters Wish Trip after her brain surgery so thats very important celebration.
Thanks for understanding and still being awesome.

28/05/2024

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28/05/2024

Oh my! Good morning!!!!
am seeing so many fun pictures from yesterdy!! Oh mi geee!!! So excitingTHANkS for using my hashtag so I can see all the smiles and kind words.

Check out the leg of this super happy baby! Everyone got in on the fun yesterday. Ahahaha. Love it.

I am relieved it went well and I appreciate you all. Seeing all the smiles makes my heart happy. Enjoy the week- its gonna be a busy dizzy school carnival week.

27/05/2024

Today was a blast! Best photo ever.
Thank You ALL for coming out to support Taradoodles and the ToyBox of Erie.
Im so happy I am hearing good things as I was so nervous about today especially after moving the entire thing into my garage. I appreciate all the kind words and friendly talks. Have fun with your new toys and see ya real soon!

27/05/2024

Set up with my free toy store event today despite the rain. Its gonna be fun! The crew is ready to roll including Birthday Boy J who get to party with Bluey today. Codes is thrilled to offer a free toy store- one of his life goals. Life can be good

Red, White, and Bluey!

26/05/2024

Here is a super cutie showing off her kittykat tattoo. What a weekend!
Glitter Tattoos are waterproof and last 3-5days so the fun stays around. Book your glitter artist today at only $100 an hour. Up to 30 tattoos an hour- and have a surprise for all ages.

21/12/2023

What a TON of toys I got magically porch dropped today. These are all brand new STUFFIES and adorable beanies ready to be loved by kiddos as soon as a few days! Huge incredible shoutout to Sherry for making joy sparkle a little brighter this year. She plans dream trips to my most favorite place at no cost to you. Growing the love, hope, and joy of Erie with every toy. Every. Toy. Counts. THANK YOU!

18/12/2023

Food and diaper resource.

The next distribution date for the pantry is this Wednesday, December 20 from 10-12. Please enter from the 27th Street parking lot and bring your photo ID and grocery bags.

Erie Family Center's Diaper Depot will be on site from 12-1. Please preregister online at: https://eriefamilycenter.org/diaper-depot/get-help/

18/12/2023

Taradoodles ToyBox.
Thats what it was made for. =0)
THANKS for the sparkle Erie City Moms.
Keep doing your thing.