First Home Game of the Season

Will you be attending the first home game of the season this weekend?  The Steelers take on the Bills and a new team is not the only thing new at Heinz Field.   There are many new amenities that fans will get to enjoy this season.  You can learn more here.



A new scoreboard, wifi, and new hamburger choices highlight the list of new features.


It’s not going to take Steelers fans long to notice what is new at Heinz Field for 2014, as the bright new scoreboard in the Northwest corner of the stadium is a beacon for diehard fans and hard for anyone to miss.

The Steelers installed the 35-foot by 73-foot high-definition scoreboard this offseason and it will thoroughly enhance the game day experience for fans, showing game highlights, statistics and scores from around the league, and visible to those who can’t easily see the scoreboard in the South Plaza.

The Heinz Field grass field looked lush and green, ready for football, and will be re-

sod midway through the 2014 season and after the WPIAL Championship games.

But that isn’t all that’s new this year, and fans will be able to enjoy all of it when the Steelers host the Buffalo Bills on Saturday, Aug. 16 for their first home game of the year.

Additions to the Heinz Field food menu always get fan’s taste buds going and this year they will be able to enjoy incredible burgers on a stick and gourmet artesian sausages in the clubs and concourses, my favorite the carved turkey and pasta-stuffed meatballs in the clubs all prepared by Aramark and Burgatory sliders and milkshakes in the suites.

The highlight of the new menu is Aramark’s Emperor (Chuck Noll) Gourmet Burger on the main concourse, named for the legendary Steelers’ coach that passed away this offseason. And it got rave reviews from those who tasted it during the “What’s New at Heinz Field” tour on Tuesday. Fans will also be able to enjoy personal pan pizzas from Fox’s Pizza on the main concourse and the D-Line Burger in the club, and you might want to bring a defensive lineman along with you to finish it.

“Every year we sit down and look at items we eat every day and think how can we make it in the stadium and get it to the guests the way it would be on your dining room table,” said Aramark Executive Chef John DiMartini. “We’re trying to make this fun food, different ways to do things, fun novelty ideas. Once the season is over we start talking about ideas for the next year.”


While fans are enjoying the latest culinary delights they can follow the Steelers on the mobile app, Twitter, Facebook and Instagram thanks to Wifi that is now available in the FedEx Great Hall and West Main Concourse. Clubs and suites also have free Wifi, and customer service reps will be stationed throughout Heinz Field to deal with issues.

Another feature this season is the Bud Light Deck, located under the Northwest Scoreboard. The deck is a private area and tickets will be distributed by Bud Light through retail activations, customer events, contests and promotions.

Heinz Field will also host the Joe Greene jersey retirement on Sunday, Nov. 2 when the Steelers play the Baltimore Ravens.

Other highlights for 2014 include:
- The Steeline Drum Line will entertain fans from the field level this season.
- Digital menu boards have been added to the club level, in both the East and West Clubs, to enhance the ordering process.

Carload Sale at Idewild

Do you want to go to a few amusement parks this summer?  You can gather your friends in a car and head to Idewild for their August Carload sale.  Keep reading and check out Living Pittsburgh for more details!


One of the best discount opportunities of the season! Bring from 3 to 8 people to Idlewild in whatever vehicle you drive, and get everyone in for $99.99 when you present a coupon available at participating Giant Eagle locations.(Must redeem coupon at entrance gate for discount). SAVE AN ADDITIONAL $4.00 per car when you present your Giant Eagle Advantage Card with your coupon. Carload days are: August 11-15 and 18-20, 2014 That’s a savings of $211.93 off of 8 regular $38.99* admissions. All guests must be present and in same vehicle at time of coupon redemption.

*Plus Amusement Tax.

Add Storage In Your Home

It does not matter how big your apartment is, everyone can always use a little more storage. Squeezing storage out of small spaces is something Apartment Therapy is great at teaching renters about.. Keep reading this blog, and check out Apartment Therapy to learn how to gain storage in any kind of apartment.

One of the biggest challenges of small space living is... where does all the stuff go? If you feel like you've maxed out all your storage but you still have things that need a home, this post is for you. Here are ten often-overlooked spots where you can squeeze a little extra storage out of a small space.

Above: Hang a set of wall-mounted shelves above a radiator. Spotted on VT Wonen.

The space above your door is the perfect place to mount a shelf to store books and other sundries, as spotted in the New York home of Ashlina Kaposta of The Decorista.

→ Small Space Storage Solution: Look Above the Door

What about above the bed? If you mount the shelf high enough, you won't have to worry about bumping your head when you wake up. Photo from Share Design.

→ More Space-Saving Solutions for Small Bedrooms

Use the space above your kitchen cabinets to store cookbooks, as in John's Sunlit Studio (from out 2013 Small Cool Contest).

Or try this: put baskets above the cabinets for lesser-used kitchen items, as in this home from Better Homes & Gardens.

Mount the lid of a mason jar under the bottom of your cabinets. Then use the jar to store little things that you want to be in easy reach. Spotted on House to Home.

→ More Smart Solutions for Small Kitchens

Make the most of the space in your home with a long, low console that goes under a window. Spotted on My World Apart.

→ Small Space Secrets: Swap Your Bookcases for Wall Mounted Shelving

Park a catch-all basket under a console table, as spotted in Jessica & Scott's East Coast Nest.

Another place to squeeze out a little extra storage is the back of the door to your medicine cabinet. These stick on pods are great for organizing makeup, or, if your medicine cabinet is made of metal, you can add magnets to the smaller things you use the most (lipstick, mascara, etc) and attach them to the inside of the door.

→ 10 Small Space Storage Solutions for the Bathroom

And don't forget about the inside of your cabinet doors. You can hang small hooks there for things like measuring spoons that you use often and want to be in easy reach. 'Baking Pantry in a Cabinet' DIY from Jenny Steffens.

Things to Do in the City

Are you looking for things to do in Pittsburgh, but you just do not know where to start? You can start right here at the free and affordable events listing for the next few weeks. You can find more events here.






Sunday, July 27


Pittsburgh Blues Festival _ 1/2 Off Tickets Available (limited)


Bach, Beethoven and Brunch at Mellon Park - FREE


Free Sunday Afternoons at the Carnegie Library – FREE


Fifty Cent Sundaze at Arsenal Bowling Lanes – $6 plus .50 cent games, shoe rental and hot dogs


Starving Artist Sunday Supper at Brillobox - $6


Sunday Brunch Deals – affordable local brunches


Sunday Wing Deals – wing specials in the ‘Burgh on Sundays


Cheap Burgers in the ‘Burgh on Sunday – $3 or less


Sunday Bloody Mary Specials in Pittsburgh – ‘Mary specials in the ‘Burgh on Sundays


Monday, July 28


Summer Movie Clubhouse for Kids - $1


Mellow Mondays in Market Square - FREE


Heinz Field Tours - FREE – $8


Affordable Monday at South Side Works – Around $35 for two people


Salsa Mondays at Seviche – FREE, no cover


Storytimes Around the City – FREE


Cheap Movie Deals Around the ‘Burgh on Mondays – discounted movies on Mondays


Monday Wing Deals – wing specials in the ‘Burgh on Mondays


Cheap Burgers in the ‘Burgh on Monday – $3 or less


Cheap Monday Taco Days – taco specials in the ‘Burgh on Mondays


Tuesday, July 29


1/2 Off Tuesdays at The Mattress Factory - FREE – $7.50


2 for 1 admission to the Clayton – purchase one admission, get another FREE


Two for Tuesday at Color Me Mine – two paint for the price of one


Ceili Dance Lessons – FREE


JazzLive at the Backstage Bar – FREE


Tiny Tots at Romp N Roll Skating Rink – $5.00 for food, skating and skates


Storytimes Around the City – FREE


Terrific Tuesday in the Cultural District - Around $30-$35 for two people


Cheap Movie Deals Around the ‘Burgh on Tuesdays – discounted movies on Tuesdays


Tot Tuesdays at The Aviary - 1/2 off admission for children 5 and under w/ paying adult


Tuesday Wing Deals – wing specials in the ‘Burgh on Tuesdays


Cheap Burgers in the ‘Burgh on Tuesday – $3 or less


1/2 off Wine on Tuesday – 1/2 price wine by the bottle or glass


Cheap Tuesday Taco Days – taco specials in the ‘Burgh on Tuesdays


Wednesday, July 30


Annual Shadyside Sidewalk Sale - Up to 70% off at stores


Solar Concert Series – FREE


Heinz Field Tours - FREE – $8


Summer Movie Clubhouse for Kids - $1


Community Night at the Union Project - Donation based


Yoga on Centre Pay-What-You-Can yoga classes – pay what you can


$1 Night at North Versailles Bowling Center – $1 games, food, drink & shoe rental specials


Pittsburgh Banjo Club Open Rehearsal – FREE


Bluegrass Night at the Park House – FREE Bluegrass music


Dave & Buster’s 1/2 off game day – 1/2 priced games all day


Storytimes Around the City – FREE


Cheap Movie Deals Around the ‘Burgh on Wednesdays – discounted movies on Wednesdays


Wednesday Wing Deals – wing specials in the ‘Burgh on Wednesdays


Cheap Burgers in the ‘Burgh on Wednesday – $3 or less


1/2 off Wine on Wednesday – 1/2 price wine by the bottle or glass


Cheap Wednesday Taco Days – taco specials in the ‘Burgh on Wednesdays


Thursday, July 31


Annual Shadyside Sidewalk Sale - Up to 70% off at stores


Farmers Market & Concert at Market Square – FREE


Entrepreneurial Thursdays at Little E’s – $5


Senior discount admission at Clayton – $5 instead of $12


Thursday Matinee at the Harris Theater – $5.00


1/2 off Wine on Thursdays – 1/2 price wine by the bottle or glass


Storytimes Around the City – FREE


Salsa Thursdays at Bossa Nova – FREE, no cover


Pittsburgh Improv Jam Comedy Show - $3 plus $2.50 craft beer special


Thursday Funday Downtown – $20 to $25 per person for an ENTIRE evening out


Cheap Movie Deals Around the ‘Burgh on Thursdays – discounted movies on Thursdays


Cheap Burgers in the ‘Burgh on Thursdays – $3 or less


Thursday Wing Nights – wing specials in the ‘Burgh on Thursdays


Cheap Thursday Taco Days – taco specials in the ‘Burgh on Thursdays


Friday, August 1


Station Square Summer Jams - FREE


Annual Shadyside Sidewalk Sale - Up to 70% off at stores


Heinz Field Tours - FREE – $8


Haunted Pittsburgh Downtown Ghost Tour — $15


Good Fridays at The Andy Warhol Museum – 1/2 Price Admission


Observatory SkyWatch at the Science Center – $1


Storytimes Around the City – FREE


Salsa Fridays at Cabaret at Theater Square – $5


Kinder Klimb at REI – FREE with $20 LIFETIME membership


Line Dancing lessons at Saddle Ridge – FREE


Cheap Burgers in the ‘Burgh on Friday – $3 or less


Friday Wing Deals – wing specials in the ‘Burgh on Fridays


Saturday, August 2


ULTRAparty in Mt. Lebanon - FREE ($5 for drink wristband)


Annual Shadyside Sidewalk Sale - Up to 70% off at stores


Stars at Riverview Jazz Series (Poogie Bell) – FREE


Saturday Nights at Swing City – $10-12


Saturday Light Brigade Radio Show – FREE


Sunday, August 3


Reservoir of Jazz – FREE


Annual Shadyside Sidewalk Sale - Up to 70% off at stores


Bach, Beethoven and Brunch at Mellon Park - FREE


Free Sunday Afternoons at the Carnegie Library – FREE


Fifty Cent Sundaze at Arsenal Bowling Lanes – $6 plus .50 cent games, shoe rental and hot dogs


Starving Artist Sunday Supper at Brillobox - $6


Sunday Brunch Deals – affordable local brunches


Sunday Wing Deals – wing specials in the ‘Burgh on Sundays


Cheap Burgers in the ‘Burgh on Sunday – $3 or less


Sunday Bloody Mary Specials in Pittsburgh – ‘Mary specials in the ‘Burgh on Sundays


Monday, August 4


Mellow Mondays in Market Square - FREE


Heinz Field Tours - FREE – $8


Affordable Monday at South Side Works – Around $35 for two people


Salsa Mondays at Seviche – FREE, no cover


Storytimes Around the City – FREE


Cheap Movie Deals Around the ‘Burgh on Mondays – discounted movies on Mondays


Monday Wing Deals – wing specials in the ‘Burgh on Mondays


Cheap Burgers in the ‘Burgh on Monday – $3 or less


Cheap Monday Taco Days – taco specials in the ‘Burgh on Mondays


Tuesday, August 5


1/2 Off Tuesdays at The Mattress Factory - FREE – $7.50


2 for 1 admission to the Clayton – purchase one admission, get another FREE


Summer Movie Clubhouse for Kids - $1


Two for Tuesday at Color Me Mine – two paint for the price of one


Ceili Dance Lessons – FREE


JazzLive at the Backstage Bar – FREE


Tiny Tots at Romp N Roll Skating Rink – $5.00 for food, skating and skates


Storytimes Around the City – FREE


Terrific Tuesday in the Cultural District - Around $30-$35 for two people


Cheap Movie Deals Around the ‘Burgh on Tuesdays – discounted movies on Tuesdays


Tot Tuesdays at The Aviary - 1/2 off admission for children 5 and under w/ paying adult


Tuesday Wing Deals – wing specials in the ‘Burgh on Tuesdays


Cheap Burgers in the ‘Burgh on Tuesday – $3 or less


1/2 off Wine on Tuesday – 1/2 price wine by the bottle or glass


Cheap Tuesday Taco Days – taco specials in the ‘Burgh on Tuesdays


Wednesday, August 6


Solar Concert Series – FREE


Heinz Field Tours - FREE – $8


Community Night at the Union Project - Donation based


Summer Movie Clubhouse for Kids - $1


Yoga on Centre Pay-What-You-Can yoga classes – pay what you can


$1 Night at North Versailles Bowling Center – $1 games, food, drink & shoe rental specials


Pittsburgh Banjo Club Open Rehearsal – FREE


Bluegrass Night at the Park House – FREE Bluegrass music


Dave & Buster’s 1/2 off game day – 1/2 priced games all day


Storytimes Around the City – FREE


Cheap Movie Deals Around the ‘Burgh on Wednesdays – discounted movies on Wednesdays


Wednesday Wing Deals – wing specials in the ‘Burgh on Wednesdays


Cheap Burgers in the ‘Burgh on Wednesday – $3 or less


1/2 off Wine on Wednesday – 1/2 price wine by the bottle or glass


Cheap Wednesday Taco Days – taco specials in the ‘Burgh on Wednesdays


Thursday, August 7


Farmers Market & Concert at Market Square – FREE


Entrepreneurial Thursdays at Little E’s – $5


Senior discount admission at Clayton – $5 instead of $12


Thursday Matinee at the Harris Theater – $5.00


1/2 off Wine on Thursdays – 1/2 price wine by the bottle or glass


Storytimes Around the City – FREE


Salsa Thursdays at Bossa Nova – FREE, no cover


Pittsburgh Improv Jam Comedy Show - $3 plus $2.50 craft beer special


Thursday Funday Downtown – $20 to $25 per person for an ENTIRE evening out


Cheap Movie Deals Around the ‘Burgh on Thursdays – discounted movies on Thursdays


Cheap Burgers in the ‘Burgh on Thursdays – $3 or less


Thursday Wing Nights – wing specials in the ‘Burgh on Thursdays


Cheap Thursday Taco Days – taco specials in the ‘Burgh on Thursdays


Friday, August 8


Station Square Summer Jams - FREE


Heinz Field Tours - FREE – $8


Haunted Pittsburgh Downtown Ghost Tour — $15


Good Fridays at The Andy Warhol Museum – 1/2 Price Admission


Observatory SkyWatch at the Science Center – $1


Storytimes Around the City – FREE


Salsa Fridays at Cabaret at Theater Square – $5


Kinder Klimb at REI – FREE with $20 LIFETIME membership


Line Dancing lessons at Saddle Ridge – FREE


Cheap Burgers in the ‘Burgh on Friday – $3 or less


Friday Wing Deals – wing specials in the ‘Burgh on Fridays

10 Must See Attractions in Pittsburgh

Have you lived in Pittsburgh your entire life? If you have, we bet there are some things that you have not seen. These spots are usually the first thing tourists hit, but they are still great to experience as a Pittsburgh resident. Keep reading and check out about for more information. Which of these places have you not seen yet?



1. Mt. Washington and the Inclines

No visit to Pittsburgh is complete without a ride on one of the restored 1800s inclines to the top of Mt. Washington - just across the river from downtown Pittsburgh. There are plenty of great restaurants to choose from on top of this former "Coal Hill," and the stunning view of downtown(especially beautiful at night) was ranked by USA Today as the second best beautiful place in America.

2. Senator John Heinz Pittsburgh Regional History Center

This former ice house has been reborn as a seven-story museum, with interactive exhibits that bring more than 250 years of Western Pennsylvania history to life. Discover how immigrants shaped the region, uncover the myths of the Underground Railroad or climb aboard a 1940s Pittsburgh trolley. Two floors are dedicated to the Western Pennsylvania Sports Museum. After all, what's the history of Pittsburgh without Franco Harris, Mario Lemieux, Roberto Clemente, Arnold Palmer and the gang?

3. The National Aviary

Just across the Allegheny River from the History Center is the National Aviary, where over 600 of the world's most incredible birds are displayed in naturalistic exhibits and walk-through habitats. Marvel at hummingbirds the size of a thumb or Andean Condors with giant 10-foot wingspans at the nation's premiere bird zoo!

4. The Strip

Join locals for a Saturday tour in Pittsburgh's popular warehouse district. Grab a great cup of coffee and a fresh biscotti, before taking a stroll through this combination farmer's market/street fair. Vendors, shops and exotic grocery stores offer everything from kitchenware to costumes and Steelers merchandise to fresh flowers and fish.

5. Andy Warhol Museum

Campbells soup cans anyone? Continue your exploration of Pittsburgh at the Andy Warhol Museum, an ultramodern tribute to the founder of pop art. The most comprehensive single artist museum in the world houses more than 4,000 works of art, including paintings, drawings, prints, photographs, films, and videos, from this native Pittsburgh artist. While dedicated to Andy Warhol, the museum also hosts rotating exhibits by artists who push the boundaries of art, just as Warhol did.

6. Carnegie Museums of Art & Natural History

The Carnegie Museums of Art and Natural History combine two world renowned museums in one unforgettable visit. Same day admission to both museums provides a wide variety of things to explore, and many sections include hands-on activities where children are encouraged to touch as well as look. Enjoy one of the best dinosaur exhibits in the world, breathtaking gems and minerals, an extensive Native American gallery, plus the museum ranked by Child Magazine among the "10 Best Art Museums for Kids."

7. Phipps Conservatory

Stroll through one of the largest Victorian "glass houses" in the country to see towering tropical plants that were the original seedlings at the 1890 Exposition, beautiful orchids, indoor and outdoor gardens, and a fabulous bonsai collection. Children will revel in the Discovery Garden, where they are invited to exercise their green thumbs and explore the world of plants and flowers, worms and all. Seasonal exhibits include a butterfly garden, flower shows, and a miniature railroad display.

8. Carnegie Science Center

It's an "amusement park for the mind" at this large science museum, where more than 250 hands-on, interactive exhibits bring together science and fun for all ages. Tour a WWII submarine, marvel at a four-story Omnimax film, or tour Southwestern Pennsylvania via miniature railroad - all under one roof. Then, race against an Olympic sprinter, try out your fastball, or climb a rock wall, all at the place where science and sports comes together - UPMC SportsWorks next door!

9. The Mattress Factory

Get into art - literally! The beds are gone, and this former mattress factory is now home to a one of a kind arts experience. The Mattress Factory museum of contemporary art is the best facility for installation art in the United States, all created by in-residence artists. From floors made of green-apple candy to a frozen room full of Victorian furniture, the avant-garde art is sometimes a bit bewildering, but always fun.


10. Nationality Classrooms at the Cathedral of Learning


Located in the inspiring Cathedral of Learning on the University of Pittsburgh campus, each of the 24 classrooms reflects the culture and heritage of one of the area's diverse ethnic groups, and represents that nationality's contribution to the fabric of Pittsburgh. Visit the classroom that represents your heritage and establish your own emotional bond with the peoples of Pittsburgh! An interesting attraction that defies description!

Make your Apartment into a Home

Do you want your apartment to feel like home? We have some great tips that will help you transition the place you are renting to the place you call your home. These tips will help you feel comfortable and love the space you created. You can learn more at Apartment Therapy.

Letting Go: It's possible to focus so much on decor, design, and picking the perfect furniture to reflect your personality and interests that can turn your house into a place of stress. How about taking a quick breather and switching gears for a sec and not allowing that stress to enter your home? Trust it will all eventually come together and just let it all happen when it does. Try cherishing your home in all its different quirky stages. Your mind and wallet will thank you for it in the end.

Make It a Refuge: Do you have a place you go to in your mind that's a no-stress zone? A place that you sneak away to that just calms you down and clears your mind? For me it's when I step into a yoga studio — the outside world just seems to melt away. Now wouldn't it be incredible if that place was your home? How can you make that happen for you? Maybe try taking a few deep breaths before you open the door, or leaving all the negativity outside on the front steps. What can you do to eliminate stress and worry from your house and make it a peaceful, happy place?

Spend Time There: This seems like a no-brainer, right? But it's not all that easy. How much time do you just spend in your home enjoying it? Do you hang out there and get to know it better? Or do you run out every chance you get? The more time you actually spend in your house, the more you may grow to love it. Even if it's not your ideal space, you can start to appreciate it and make it work for you.

Share It: Do you share your home with others you love? Do you have friends over often for dinner or a movie? Or do you very rarely invite guests over because your house isn't perfect? The more happiness and laughter that enters your house, the more it is going to feel like a home.

Make Memories: This is a direct result of the previous tip. If you fill your home with people and laughter, you will be making memories all along the way. Filling your house with memories will quickly turn it from a mere dwelling into a home. You may not look back and remember this house for its amazing picture windows, or french doors, or balcony to the pool, but you will remember the birthday party where your best friend baked their first three layer cake and then the dog promptly knocked it off the table resulting in impromptu ice cream cookie sandwiches with candles stuck in them.

A "Green" Concert Series

Buhl Community Park in Allegheny square does a "green concert series" where the sun powers the sound system. The concerts are every Wednesday at 12:15pm in July and August. It is front of the children's museum on the Northside. You can learn more at Living Pittsburgh.





Enjoy Pittsburgh’s own “green” concert series, where the summer sun powers the sound system! Concerts take place every Wednesday at 12:15pm in July and August in front of the Children’s Museum at the Buhl Community Park at Allegheny Square. This concert series is a project of the New Hazlett Theater, the Saturday Light Brigade, and the Children’s Museum of Pittsburgh. Check out the lineup for the 2014 Solar Concert Series:

July 2 – Chet Vincent (of the Big Bend) – Acoustic folk, blues and rock
July 9 – Brewer’s Row – Unique alt-rock quintet with tight three-part harmonies
July 16 – Josh and Gab – Musical-comedy duo with an anti-bullying message
July 23 – Mike Why – Beatboxer, vocalist, and maker of funny sounds
July 30 – Eve + Tracy – Acoustic duo with timeless melodies and lyrics that often are more like witty repartee
August 6 – Thoth Trio – Ben Opie, Paul Thompson, and David Throckmorton play original and obscure instrumental jazz works
August 13 – Machete Kisumontao – Puerto Rican Rebel Rock & Riot Salsa
August 20 – The Wreckids – Folk duo with a touch of comedy
August 27 – Steve Pellegrino – Standards, rock, folk and songs you didn’t expect to hear on the accordion


More info can be found online at: http://solarconcertseries.org/