Friday, May 17, 2013

Weekend Family Fun


Weekend
    Saturday:
    Sunday:

    Tuesday, May 14, 2013

    Free and Cheap Summer Fun

    Let's be honest, I LOVE summer.  I love the relaxed schedules, hanging out at the pool for hours, sunsets later in the evening, love summer!  I don't love bored kids. I try to keep a variety of activities for us to check out every so often, it prevents fights and keeps them entertained.
    1. Herrs Factory Tour-Fun & free! Click HERE for all the info!
    2. $1 movies at Regal. Click HERE for all the info & locations.
    3. Delaware County has fantastic library programs all summer long.  For a complete list go HERE!
    4. We head down to the creek! I am certain that one day my children will say throwing rocks in the creek was one of their greatest childhood memories. Check some great Delaware County Parks HERE.
    5. Linvilla Orchards. We buy a bag of old produce to feed the animals and then play on the playground. 
    6. Free concerts at Rose Tree Park
    7. Go down to Penn's Landing.  All summer long they have free concerts, movies, festivals & more.  Info is Here.
    8. Check out a different playground. It doesn't have to be one you have never been too, just one you don't often go too, bring a snack or lunch & hang out for a while.
    9. Kids Bowl Free!!!  Info HERE!
    10. If you're looking for a beach day, keep in mind that Sea Isle has FREE beach days on Wednesday (except July 4)! Any other day of the week, kids under 12 are free.
    Keep adding to the list. What do you do with your kids for the rest of the summer?!

    Monday, May 13, 2013

    Summer reading programs


    Keep those reading skills up over the summer. Here is a list of reading clubs and challenges I found to help keep the kids excited about reading over the summer.

    It is so important to keep your child reading over the summer so they don't regress by next fall. Sing them up for one or all of these programs to keep them motivated!  

    Click HERE for Barnes and Noble Kids Summer Reading Program Information
    Kids Earn a Free Book from Barnes and Noble!
    1. Read any eight books this summer and record them in the Barnes & Noble Summer Reading Imagination’s Destination Journal.
    2. Bring your completed journal to a Barnes & Noble store between May 21st and Sept. 3rd, 2013.
    3. Choose your FREE reading adventure from the book list featured on the back of the journal.


    Click HERE for TD Bank's Summer Reading Reward Program

    Here’s what participating kids need to do:

    1. Read 10 books this summer.
    2. Print out the Summer Reading Form and write down the names of the books.
    3. Take the form to the nearest TD Bank  
    4. Get $10 deposited into a new or existing "Young Saver Account."
    Must be 18 years of age or younger to participate. (Bring form of ID for child for new account opening). 


    Click HERE to check out the Scholastic Summer Challenge 
    Scholastic has a free online program designed to motivate and excite your children about reading books this summer. With the Summer Challenge, kids can log the minutes they spend reading, earn rewards, and help read for the World Record!

    Click HERE to go to the Delaware County Library System's site and participate in the Summer Reading Club
    The Delaware County Library System's member libraries are participating in the statewide Summer Reading Club.
    Readers of all ages can participate in the 2013 Summer Reading Program "Dream Big-READ!"  Check your library for registration information and for dates & times of programs, story hours, reading clubs, etc.
     

    Friday, May 10, 2013

    Weekend Family Fun


    Weekend
    Friday:
    • Free Admission to National Public Parks, Info HERE
      Saturday:
      Sunday:

      Monday, May 6, 2013

      Summer Art Camp


      LogoForEsigJuly 1 - August 16 for children ages 5-15. Summer Art Camp sessions takes place from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. for one week each. Students will learn new skills, create artwork and make new friends. Sessions are designed to appeal to all levels and interests of young artists .The daily schedule includes a morning session, (including a light snack) followed by lunch (brought by each camper), and an afternoon session. After-camp sessions are also available from 3:00-5:30 p.m Check out the website for more information: Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Art Summer Camp: offers enriching, imaginative experiences for campers.


      Sunday, May 5, 2013

      Mother's Day Crafts

      Last year Crystal went all out with great ideas for mother's day crafts..why reinvent the wheel?!  

      Check it out HERE!

      Thursday, April 25, 2013

      Weekend Family Fun!


      Weekend
      Friday:
      • Celebrate National Pretzel Day with a free pretzel from Philly Pretzel Factory
      • Free Plaza Performances at Kimmel Center info HERE
        Saturday:
        Sunday:

        Friday, April 19, 2013

        Weekend Family Fun!


        Weekend
        • Pinocchio at the Arden Theatre (select shows eligible for the Target 2 for 1 program) Info HERE
        • Pinkalicous at the Media Theatre
        • Free Plaza Performances at Kimmel Center info HERE (Saturday & Sunday)
        • Philadelphia Science Festival (I've heard great things about the carnival on Saturday!) Info HERE
        • Haverford Township Parks celebrate Earth Day!
        Friday:
        • Click, Clack Moo at the Upper Darber Performing Arts Center Info HERE
        • Pizza & a movie at the Middletown Library from 5-7:30 in Media!
        Saturday:
        • Michael's Craft Event: learn How to turn and old t-shirt into a fashion accessory!
        • Charlotte's Web at the Hedgrow Theatre
        Sunday:

        Friday, April 12, 2013

        Weekend Family Fun


        Weekend:
        • World War 2 Camp at the Colonial Plantation (Saturday & Sunday)
        • Pinocchio at the Arden Theatre (select shows eligible for the Target 2 for 1 program) Info HERE
        • Pinkalicous at the Media Theatre
        • Free Plaza Performances at Kimmel Center info HERE (Saturday & Sunday)
        Friday:

        • Click, Clack Moo at the Upper Darber Performing Arts Center Info HERE

        Saturday:
        Sunday:

        Friday, April 5, 2013

        Big Time Rush & Victoria Justice Concert Deal!

        We went last summer & had a great time---we're going again this year too! $15 for Big Time Rush and Victoria Justice Concert on July 16 at 7 p.m. (Up to $27 Value).  These are for lawn seats.

         For more info & to order go HERE!

        Wednesday, April 3, 2013

        Kindle Fire- $99

        Amazon Kindle Fire 7" Tablet (First Generation) – Online Deal $99.99 for First-Generation Amazon Kindle Fire 7" Full-Color Tablet (Refurbished) ($199.99 List Price). Free Shipping & Returns.

        Click HERE to get all the info!

        Dance Mob Benefits Alex's Lemonade Stand & you can join in too!


        Dancing for Donations – Red Hot Dance Fitness & The MOM Prom of Media & Aston team up to fight kids’ cancer with Alex’s Lemonade Stand Foundation

        MEDIA, PA – (April 2013) – In an effort to help find cures for all kids with cancer, members of The MOM Prom of Aston & Media are teaming up with Red Hot Dance Fitness to “dance for donations,” raising funds and awareness for Alex’s Lemonade Stand Foundation, at the Granite Run Mall on Sunday, April 7, 2013.

        Led by Rebecca Mucklow, founder of the MOM Prom, and Megan Kuzinski, who brought Red Hot Dance Fitness to the area, the event will invite area residents to have fun while participating in a complete workout from 12:30-2PM. Instead of paying for the class, participants will be urged to make a donation to the Foundation dedicated to finding cures for all kids with cancer. To kick off the event, Red Hot Dance Fitness will host a Dance Mob, which participants can learn prior to attending through this link on their website.

        Red Hot Dance Fitness (RHDF) is an award winning new group exercise format utilizing the hottest, most popular music of today. Created by Philadelphia based Fitness Expert Christine Gallagher, RHDF provides beginner through advanced dance enthusiasts with a vigorous cardiovascular workout while channeling their inner JLo.

        In addition to the Dancing for Donations event, the MOM Prom of Aston & Media will host their second annual event benefiting Alex’s Lemonade Stand Foundation on Saturday, May 4 at Barnarby’s in Aston. In their inaugural event, aiming to bring women in the local community together for a ladies night out to support a cause, over 160 women attended, raising nearly $7,000. Tickets to this year’s event are $35 in advance and $40 at the door, and include food, drinks, and raffles.

        “I was happily stunned by the outpouring of support and success of last year’s MOM Prom,” said Rebecca Mucklow, who created the event. “We raised an astonishing amount of money, but perhaps more importantly, shortly after the event were reminding of exactly why we were hosting it – our community lost a child to cancer. We are happy to return this year to honor the fight of this child, and continuing raising funds and awareness for the disease.”

        For more information on Dancing for Donations and the MOM Prom, visit: http://www.alexslemonade.org/mypage/79249 or http://redhotdancefitness.com/classes/dancemob

        Event Details:
        Red Hot Dance Fitness Dance Mob and Fundraising Workout
        Granite Run Mall, Media PA
        Sunday April 7, 2013 12:30PM - 2:00PM

        Monday, April 1, 2013

        Is Your Child Safely & Correctly Buckled Up In The Car?

        I see it every day: Children who are not buckled in a car seat when they should be, Children in the front seat of a vehicle, Car seats that aren't buckled into the car properly & tightened enough, and Car seat harness systems that are too loose on the child...

        Children under the age of 4 must be in a federally approved car seat (or booster if the child has outgrown the height and weight limits of a car seat).

        The American Academy of Pediatrics Now advises parents that children should remain rear-facing until 2 years of age (or until the child reaches the highest weight or height limit allowed by the manufacturer of the car seat).  Previously, the AAP advised parents to keep kids rear-facing as long as possible, up to the maximum limit of the car seat, but also cited one year and 20 pounds as the minimum for flipping the seat, which many people interpreted as the time to make the switch.

         *Loose harness straps don’t provide proper protection. Be sure the harness is tight; you should only be able to fit your finger under the straps. Position the shoulder straps through the slots on the seat at or below your child's shoulders. (Winter coats make this very difficult, dress them in layers and take big bulky winter coats off in the car seat).

        *Adjust the chest clip to armpit level!

        *Use either the car’s seat belt or LATCH system to lock the car seat into the car not both systems at the same time. The car seat should not move more than one inch side to side or front to back.Use your knee to press the car seat down on the vehicle's seat while tightening the belt/strap.

        *All car seats have an expiration date. (About six years).

        *If you need help, or to make sure your car seat is installed properly, you can get it inspected for free. Children's Hospital of Philadelphia: Find car seat safety check locations HERE


        Children between the ages of 4 and 8 must use a booster seat.
        *An adult lap and should belt does not fit children properly until the child is about 4 feet, 9 inches and at least 80 pounds. They must be able to sit all the way back against the vehicle seat, knees bent over the seat's edge, the shoulder belt goes across the collarbone and the lap belt fits low on the hips.

        Children 12 and under should always ride in the back seat. (No front seat until at least age 13!)

        Even if you are just going down the street, or a quick trip to the school or store or whatever, Please take the time to buckle them in properly & tighten belts. Accidents can happen any where and at any time!


        Wednesday, March 27, 2013

        Spring Break Treat for the Kids

         I stopped by Mango's Frozen Yogurt today in Media with the kids for the first time. 
        In three words: They Loved It!

        1. Grab a cup 
        2. Choose your flavor (there are so many!) and self serve it. 
        3. Choose your toppings (tons of choices).
        4. Weigh and pay (.49 an ounce) 
        5. Enjoy!

        The kids loved creating their own treat!

        Look at all those choices!
        Plenty of toppings to add to your favorite flavor(s)

        Yum-o!

         



        *I was not compensated in any way for this post. Just wanted to share my experience!- Crystal

        Tuesday, March 26, 2013

        Kicking Off Spring Break at Saharah Sam's Oasis Water Park

         We were invited to spend our first day of Spring Break at Saharah Sam's:....this is what we saw when we arrived.  Snow on the ground & the water tunnels! 

        Brr!

         It was cold and snowy outside, but nice and warm inside. (84 degrees and sunny!)




        Seems to us, that it is worthwhile to take advantage of the Annual Pass for $59.95 per person. (non-transferable)
        It pays for itself after two visits!
        The annual pass includes both the indoor and outdoor parts of the water park.
        The annual pass can be used anytime & is good for an entire year from the date of activation (your first visit).

         Check out online special ticket prices: HERE
        There is an arcade in the lobby!

        You can't bring your own food in, but they have a cafe where you can buy food.
        seating for the cafe
        One of our favorites: The Lazy River
        Another favorite

        Watch out!

        A few things we want to point out: 
        It took us about 45 minutes from Wallingford, PA (easy to get there).
        The water temperature was great.
        There were plenty of Life Guards on duty.
        Bathrooms/locker areas (along with the rest of the place) were clean, but don't forget flip flops or water shoes (the bathrooms have that hard rubber mat that stops you from slipping but hurt bare feet!)
        Staff was friendly.
        Lines moved pretty quickly.

        There are lockers to keep your valuables in. The large lockers are only $1 more than the small ones and have twice the amount of room (although there were alot of large lockers that were out of order). How can a locker be out of order you wonder, well this is what the locker key looks like:
         
        locker wristband key

        $5/$6 for lockers














        You too can spend Spring Break at Sahara Sam's! Check out the online deal they have going on: 
        Spring Break Admission Tickets are available at $24.95!  (Must be purchased online & only valid for admission between Friday March 22nd and Friday April 12th)

        It did get a bit crowded while we were there, and the chlorine was a bit strong, but overall we all agree that it was a blast and would love to go back during the summer.

        Photo: Sahara Sam's Annual Memberships are only $59.95! http://bit.ly/TF8FFL

That's right-- SPLASH all year round in our Indoor Water Park and from May-September in our Outdoor Water park for only $59.95! Parking is ALWAYS Free!

Don't forget- Sahara Sam's is EXPANDING! Sahara Sam's Expansion and Outdoor Water Park will include:
+ New Indoor Concession/ Dining Area 
+ Wave Pool
+ Sand Volley Ball
+ Leisure Pool
+ Kiddie Splash area
+ Tiki Bar
+ New Cabanas
        Check this out: The Grand Opening of the Outdoor Water Park Expansion is May 25th and 26th of Memorial Day Weekend.
        The new facilities will include a leisure pool, children’s splash area, tiki bar, cabanas, volleyball courts and a Wave Pool!
        (The outdoor expansion will be included in the price of admission--no additional charge).


        Watch for special events, discounts, and happenings on their facebook page : HERE









        *Delcopamoms  received tickets to Sarah Sam's in exchange for this review* Our opinions are completely our own as always.
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