Happy Friday!
I lied...I decided to blog today too. I'm heading on vacation soon to...yep you guessed it VEGAS! Do you want to take a trip to Vegas soon too? I'm here to tell you that you can do it as a couple or take the kids a long. You probably think I'm crazy, right? Take the kids a long? Not at all! Below is how you do a Vegas vacation family style!
There are plenty of things to do in Vegas for the whole family and many things to do that are right outside of Vegas.
1. Hotel vs. rental house?: Some fun hotels for the kiddos would be Excalibur, Circus Circus, & New York New York. If the hotel and strip aren't for you try renting a house. Most rental houses come with your own pool (no fighting for a chair), own rooms, fun games (pool table, fooseball etc) and most come fully stocked (coolers, beach chairs, bikes).
2. Things to do in Vegas: You don't have to spend a lot of money to have fun in Vegas. Take the kids around to all of the cool hotels and explore with them. a. Go to the Mirage and see the Secret Garden and the Volcano. b. Watch the Pirate Show at the Treasure Island Hotel. c. If you want to spend a little money take the kids to see the Tournament of Kings show at the Excalibur Hotel.
3. Things to do outside of Vegas: Want to take some small day trips and explore the sites? Nevada is a beautiful state! It depends on how far you want to travel but the following are great things to go do and see. Plus....you will get to wind through the beautiful mountains!
a. The Hoover Damn
b. Red Rock Canyon
c. Rent a boat and go on Lake Mead or just take in the scenery
d. The Grand Canyon, North Rim
See...There is plenty to do in Vegas with the kids. If your not up for bringing them a long take a trip just the two of you. You can do all of the above and add some fun shows in the mix!
Remember to check out Mypersonalizedprint.com this summer for cute personalized placemats. They are the perfect gift idea!
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Friday, June 17, 2011
Friday, June 10, 2011
It's time for Mom & Dad to have a date night!
Hi parents!
I bet you guys have been crazy with school ending and getting the kids set up for summer. How about you two take some time for yourselves to have fun and relax. I have the perfect idea for you!
Date: Comedy club and dinner!
Most towns have a local comedy club. Most have an early show around 7 and a later show around 9. Go out to dinner before or after to a restaurant you can't go to with the kids. Then, kick back, have a drink or two and laugh your heads off!
If you are in the Chicago area you can try the following comedy clubs:
1. Zanies, St. Charles IL
2. Schaumburg Comedy Club, Schaumburg IL
3. Second City, Chicago IL
But, if you aren't in the Chicago area Google will be your friend! Remember to make time for the two of you and have some fun every once in a while. It will make your hectic life seem a little less hectic.
Remember....to check out Mypersonalizedprint.com. Get the kiddos a personalized placemat to use during meal-time so the babysitter can relax a little too!
I bet you guys have been crazy with school ending and getting the kids set up for summer. How about you two take some time for yourselves to have fun and relax. I have the perfect idea for you!
Date: Comedy club and dinner!
Most towns have a local comedy club. Most have an early show around 7 and a later show around 9. Go out to dinner before or after to a restaurant you can't go to with the kids. Then, kick back, have a drink or two and laugh your heads off!
If you are in the Chicago area you can try the following comedy clubs:
1. Zanies, St. Charles IL
2. Schaumburg Comedy Club, Schaumburg IL
3. Second City, Chicago IL
But, if you aren't in the Chicago area Google will be your friend! Remember to make time for the two of you and have some fun every once in a while. It will make your hectic life seem a little less hectic.
Remember....to check out Mypersonalizedprint.com. Get the kiddos a personalized placemat to use during meal-time so the babysitter can relax a little too!
Wednesday, June 8, 2011
Whoa Baby...Is it hot or what...
I don't know about you...but us Chicagoans have been experiencing some extremely hot and HUMID weather these past few days. Don't get me wrong, I LOVE summer, but not intense heat. I'm sure there are many of you right a long with me. I have decided that I am going to help you out and give you some advice when taking the kiddos outside. You can't spend all day couped up in the house so if your going to get outside let's protect them!
When going outside remember to:
1. Bring plenty of water with you. You can never have too much.
2. Bring some healthy snacks. Any type of melon is great during the summer because it is refreshing and hydrates you at the same time.
3. Put the sun block on the kiddos before they even go outside. And, re-apply about every hour to hour and a half.
4. If your heading to the pool make sure to place a t-shirt on the kids or a hat on the smaller ones.
A fun outdoor idea would be to plug in the sprinkler and let the kids have fun and stay cool while outside. I found a cute one at Target.com for only $14.99. Or plug in the one you use to water your flowers with.
Have fun outside but remember to be safe! Don't forget to use one of our personalized and re-usable placemats when you come inside for a lunch break. Visit Mypersonalizedprint.com for more details.
When going outside remember to:
1. Bring plenty of water with you. You can never have too much.
2. Bring some healthy snacks. Any type of melon is great during the summer because it is refreshing and hydrates you at the same time.
3. Put the sun block on the kiddos before they even go outside. And, re-apply about every hour to hour and a half.
4. If your heading to the pool make sure to place a t-shirt on the kids or a hat on the smaller ones.
A fun outdoor idea would be to plug in the sprinkler and let the kids have fun and stay cool while outside. I found a cute one at Target.com for only $14.99. Or plug in the one you use to water your flowers with.
Have fun outside but remember to be safe! Don't forget to use one of our personalized and re-usable placemats when you come inside for a lunch break. Visit Mypersonalizedprint.com for more details.
Tuesday, May 31, 2011
Summer Time Reading, yay!
I'm sure the kids cannot wait for summer break to start and I'm sure you will be wanting fall to come as soon as it does. I'm going to help you out....A great way to keep the kids occupied this summer is to keep their learning and curiosity going. An awesome way to do that is to join a summer reading program. Most libraries have summer reading programs. Just Google local libraries in your area. You can also find great reading lists on the Internet.
Participating in activities like summer reading programs keep children learning and engaged in the act of reading. Remember, you can make reading fun! PBS has a great summer reading "community challenge program." Visit www.challenges.ivillage.com/kids-summer-reading. Oprah also has a great reading list for kids. She even sorts it by age level. Visit www.Oprah.com and navigate through her site to find the reading list of choice.
To make this activity exciting you can create a fun challenge within your home. Give out small (cheap) prizes when so many books are read or when a book is finished. Or, give the kids a trip to the library to pick out a fun book or magazine. You can also join in the fun and read a long with your kids. There's nothing like beating your Mom or Dad at reading a book! If you have a lot of time and are home during the summer try creating a small book club with kids in the local neighborhood. Not only will you get the kids reading....but you'll get them thinking too!
Hope your kids enjoy reading and you enjoy reading with them. Now get those kids reading! And...don't forget to check out Mypersonalizedprint.com!
Participating in activities like summer reading programs keep children learning and engaged in the act of reading. Remember, you can make reading fun! PBS has a great summer reading "community challenge program." Visit www.challenges.ivillage.com/kids-summer-reading. Oprah also has a great reading list for kids. She even sorts it by age level. Visit www.Oprah.com and navigate through her site to find the reading list of choice.
To make this activity exciting you can create a fun challenge within your home. Give out small (cheap) prizes when so many books are read or when a book is finished. Or, give the kids a trip to the library to pick out a fun book or magazine. You can also join in the fun and read a long with your kids. There's nothing like beating your Mom or Dad at reading a book! If you have a lot of time and are home during the summer try creating a small book club with kids in the local neighborhood. Not only will you get the kids reading....but you'll get them thinking too!
Hope your kids enjoy reading and you enjoy reading with them. Now get those kids reading! And...don't forget to check out Mypersonalizedprint.com!
Friday, May 27, 2011
Holiday Weekend Time
Anyone having family over to celebrate the holiday weekend? Why not get the whole family involved, kids, aunts & uncles, grandmas & grandpas, friends and neighbors? Instead of the traditional barbecue throw some fun in there. I suggest some fun trivia and a cute crafts for the kids.
1. Try some fun trivia from kidscraftzone.com. Have each participant write down their answer. Then, read off the correct answer and hand out prizes. Everyone should get a prize to make things fair and more fun. But, hand out prizes by highest to lowest scores. You can find cute and inexpensive holiday prizes in the "dollar spot" at Target. Try this trivia!
-What was the 1st state to celebrate the holiday? NY
-What is the original name for the holiday? "decoration day"
-Memorial Day is the day of remembrance for whom? Those who have served our country
-What flower is the holiday's flower? Red poppies
-When was the first holiday? May 1968
-How many stripes are on the American flag? 13
-What other major sporting event coincides with the holiday? Indianapolis 500
-Think of two more ways the holiday can be celebrated? i.e. barbecue, visit to grave site, fire works, parade
(change the questions to adapt to the age group at the party)
Try this fun craft with the kids: Visit enchantedlearning.com/crafts/pinwheel/
This is something fun for everyone and the kids can use it outside during the day!
Hope everyone has a great holiday. Don't forget to visit Mypersonalizedprint.com for cute personalized placemats!
1. Try some fun trivia from kidscraftzone.com. Have each participant write down their answer. Then, read off the correct answer and hand out prizes. Everyone should get a prize to make things fair and more fun. But, hand out prizes by highest to lowest scores. You can find cute and inexpensive holiday prizes in the "dollar spot" at Target. Try this trivia!
-What was the 1st state to celebrate the holiday? NY
-What is the original name for the holiday? "decoration day"
-Memorial Day is the day of remembrance for whom? Those who have served our country
-What flower is the holiday's flower? Red poppies
-When was the first holiday? May 1968
-How many stripes are on the American flag? 13
-What other major sporting event coincides with the holiday? Indianapolis 500
-Think of two more ways the holiday can be celebrated? i.e. barbecue, visit to grave site, fire works, parade
(change the questions to adapt to the age group at the party)
Try this fun craft with the kids: Visit enchantedlearning.com/crafts/pinwheel/
This is something fun for everyone and the kids can use it outside during the day!
Hope everyone has a great holiday. Don't forget to visit Mypersonalizedprint.com for cute personalized placemats!
Monday, May 23, 2011
Arrggggg....Pirates!
Time for a movie review!
Loved, loved, loved the new Pirates of the Caribbean movie, "On Stranger Tides." In case you all don't know and haven't seen it....
Jack Sparrow and Barbossa embark on a quest to find the elusive fountain of youth, only to discover that Blackbeard and his daughter are after it too.
There are some new characters in this movie and some missing that we have grown used to seeing. I think this made for a fresh fourth movie and gave the audience something new to get excited about. The length of the movie was perfect as well. It was about a two hour movie. The audience was full of kids, families, couples, adults. There was something for everyone. Beware though...this may not be the movie for your little tiny ones to go and see. It is fun and full of adventure and you will leave wanting to be a pirate but you will never look at mermaids the same way again and the movie has it's dark moments. (These are nothing like Ariel from Disney's Little Mermaid) If you haven't seen it yet I highly suggest you do though! Enjoy and have a fun night out with the family!
Get the kids a little fun pack before the movie. Purchase one of our pirate placemats from Mypersonalizedprint.com argggg. Make an eye patch with the kiddos (see previous blog) and get some gold chocolate coins for the adventure. Argggg!
Loved, loved, loved the new Pirates of the Caribbean movie, "On Stranger Tides." In case you all don't know and haven't seen it....
Jack Sparrow and Barbossa embark on a quest to find the elusive fountain of youth, only to discover that Blackbeard and his daughter are after it too.
There are some new characters in this movie and some missing that we have grown used to seeing. I think this made for a fresh fourth movie and gave the audience something new to get excited about. The length of the movie was perfect as well. It was about a two hour movie. The audience was full of kids, families, couples, adults. There was something for everyone. Beware though...this may not be the movie for your little tiny ones to go and see. It is fun and full of adventure and you will leave wanting to be a pirate but you will never look at mermaids the same way again and the movie has it's dark moments. (These are nothing like Ariel from Disney's Little Mermaid) If you haven't seen it yet I highly suggest you do though! Enjoy and have a fun night out with the family!
Get the kids a little fun pack before the movie. Purchase one of our pirate placemats from Mypersonalizedprint.com argggg. Make an eye patch with the kiddos (see previous blog) and get some gold chocolate coins for the adventure. Argggg!
Friday, May 20, 2011
Anyone up for Turtles and Tea?
Hi All! Happy Friday!
I just posted some great weekend activities on my Twitter page, @Mycreatedprint. The weather still isn't the best but spring time activities will get you in the mind set of summer! If you visit Kidwinks.com they have a great list every week of events going on in the Chicago area. If you need something to do check them out. I found a cute event and wish I had time to go to it.
"Tea with the Turtles"
This sounds so cute!
"Enjoy some tea time treats, view short films from Facets Multimedia about turtles and spring, and try out radio transmitters used to track endangered turtles. Join us on the terrace for an exclusive turtle poop party (weather permitting)."
Date: May 22
Time: 2:30 - 4:30
Where: Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum
2430 North Cannon Drive
773-755-5100
Purchase tickets in advance online, $7 and $3 for children. (Totally within your budget!)
Enjoy and if you end up going comment about it!
Remember to check out Mypersonalizedprint.com for cute placemats and follow me on Twitter @Mycreatedprint
I just posted some great weekend activities on my Twitter page, @Mycreatedprint. The weather still isn't the best but spring time activities will get you in the mind set of summer! If you visit Kidwinks.com they have a great list every week of events going on in the Chicago area. If you need something to do check them out. I found a cute event and wish I had time to go to it.
"Tea with the Turtles"
This sounds so cute!
"Enjoy some tea time treats, view short films from Facets Multimedia about turtles and spring, and try out radio transmitters used to track endangered turtles. Join us on the terrace for an exclusive turtle poop party (weather permitting)."
Date: May 22
Time: 2:30 - 4:30
Where: Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum
2430 North Cannon Drive
773-755-5100
Purchase tickets in advance online, $7 and $3 for children. (Totally within your budget!)
Enjoy and if you end up going comment about it!
Remember to check out Mypersonalizedprint.com for cute placemats and follow me on Twitter @Mycreatedprint
Friday, May 13, 2011
Keeping the love alive?
Happy Friday the 13th everyone!
Every Friday I am going to talk about fun ways to spice up your date life with your significant other or fun activities to do with the kids. Since it is the weekend you have to unwind a little bit and have some fun!
So today is "date night talk" day. I'm sure most of you are thinking...."Were too busy to go out just the two of us" or "Our kids have way to many activities." Well stop, if you want to keep the love alive, the communication flowing and have your own lives you've got to have those date nights every once in a while. Remember your date nights don't have to be extravagant. Here are some fun ideas that won't break the bank or take up a huge chunk of your schedule.
Ideas from RedBookMag.com
1. Try live entertainment, such as a band at a local bar, instead of a movie.
2. Go out to brunch and a matinee.
3. Pick up a bucket of fried chicken and head to the drive-in. (This one is my fav!)
Give them a try and have some fun.
Remember to check out Mypersonalizedprint.com for cute personalized placemats for your kiddos!
Every Friday I am going to talk about fun ways to spice up your date life with your significant other or fun activities to do with the kids. Since it is the weekend you have to unwind a little bit and have some fun!
So today is "date night talk" day. I'm sure most of you are thinking...."Were too busy to go out just the two of us" or "Our kids have way to many activities." Well stop, if you want to keep the love alive, the communication flowing and have your own lives you've got to have those date nights every once in a while. Remember your date nights don't have to be extravagant. Here are some fun ideas that won't break the bank or take up a huge chunk of your schedule.
Ideas from RedBookMag.com
1. Try live entertainment, such as a band at a local bar, instead of a movie.
2. Go out to brunch and a matinee.
3. Pick up a bucket of fried chicken and head to the drive-in. (This one is my fav!)
Give them a try and have some fun.
Remember to check out Mypersonalizedprint.com for cute personalized placemats for your kiddos!
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