Momsday: The Great Escape

Your teens are holding a car wash at the high school on Saturday. Their grandparents volunteered to take the younger children to a movie on Sunday afternoon. Your tweens take a nap on Wednesday evening. Whatever the reason, it's your time then. Take it.

Each week, the Baldwin-Whitehall Patch, with help from its coveted Moms Council, will give you at least one great idea to give you a much deserved break and make your life a little easier – maybe a whole lot easier.

The following tips come from our Moms Columnist, .

Hey, moms, tired of being stuck in the house all winter? Need to de-stress from your week of playing mom, accountant, chauffeur and chef? Looking for some great ways to spend some quality time by yourself, with your best friend or with your husband?

The B-W Patch found some great things to do in Baldwin-Whitehall over the next week, so get out and have a great time.

For example, the Woman's Club of Baldwin Borough is meeting on Thursday, Feb. 10, at the on Churchview Avenue at 7:30 p.m.

The club's theme this month is "Family Feud." And no, that does not mean how to break up your kids from a fight; it is the game "Family Feud." Everyone is welcome to join in on the fun. The club is always looking for new members.

Next month, the club will hold its big fundraiser at the  on Brownsville Road, featuring a card party, fashion show and Chinese auction.

For more information, contact Baldwin Women's Club President Barbara Bartczak at 412-884-4166.

Sounds like a fun-filled night out with other moms of Baldwin-Whitehall.

For another option, are you looking for a romantic dinner for two for Valentine's Day?

One of our area's best establishments, , will be featuring a Valentine's weekend special from Friday-Saturday, Feb. 11-12.

The special features dinner for two with a choice of three appetizers and seven entrees. The deal also includes soup or salad, vegetable, desert and non-alcoholic beverage, all for $49.99.

On Saturday night, Michael's will have live piano music in the lounge to help set the mood for your romantic evening out with your sweetheart. Or, you can get cozy by a fireplace in the upstairs dining room. What better way to unwind from your stressful week and enjoy the company of your spouse?

For more information, you can find Michael's on Facebook or call 412-882-4707. Reservations are recommended. The restaurant is on Churchview Avenue.

If you are looking for another great way to beat the winter blues and the added stress of the kids being inside all of the time this week, or if you just need some time to yourself, why not go to your local library and check out a good book?

It is always great to curl up on the couch with a blanket and a good read and go off to some warm, secluded island in your mind. The staffs at our local libraries – and boroughs – are always there to offer suggestions for that perfect novel to take you away from it all!

So, have a great week and make room in your crazy schedule for some "Mommy Time." Every mom needs some!

Looking for other Valentine's Day ideas? Have some? Share and discuss at our most recent on ways to reconnect again with your significant other.