Showing posts with label Things to Do. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Things to Do. Show all posts

Sunday, October 1, 2017

Fish Extenders Gift Ideas

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My family and I went on our first Disney Cruise August 2017. Prior to going on my trip, I researched a lot about how to prepare for our  trip and I kept coming across Fish Extenders Gifts. I wanted learn more about it and then this led to weeks of YouTube videos watching and my creative juices flowing!

Fish Extenders are these small hooks located outside of your cabin door in which mail is placed for ship communications. Of course some savvy person saw this and said they could do more with it and started a great trend which also helps you meet people on your cruise through Fish Extenders Groups.

I joined my Fish Extenders Group via DisBoards. I searched my Cruise ship and sailing date, then asked to join a group. My group only had 7 cabins, including ours. You don't have to buy a gift for everyone but I was over the top for my time and probably gave out too much (my gift packages didn't fit most Fish Extenders).
Don't be like me, less is more and it'll save you extra room in your suitcase and money!

One thing my family and I enjoyed making was my twist on the indoor Olaf snowball fight game. Since our trip was to the Caribbean, it had a Pirates of the Caribbean night at sea party.  This gave me the idea of a Pirates of the Caribbean Cannon Ball Toss game.  This fun, easy and inexpensive to do.

I went to my local craft store and purchased black yarn. It was on sale and costed under $4. I purchased sandwich bags from the dollar store and did a Goggle search for the Pirates of the Caribbean image, wrote Cannon Ball Toss below the image. You can print these on large index cards.   To make the Cannon Balls, I initially wrapped a lot of yarn around my hand, cut the ends, then tied a piece of yarn to the middle of the loose yarn.  Based on the size of the hand, it will determine the size of your cannon ball. To help give it a fuller look,  I wrapped the yarn around CD case. You can get as creative as possible.  Have fun with it and don't forget to share!!!

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#dcl
#disneydream
#disneycruise
#fishextender
#fishextendergifts
#handcraft
#handmade
#themomogician
#momgician
#travelingwithkids
#familyvacation


Saturday, June 10, 2017

Free Things to Do: The Met Teen Pass

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The Met TEEN PASS


Fun and free things for your teens during the summer months and all year long!!!!   The Metprovides an unlimited free admission for teens, called the Teen Pass (download here).  Your teen just needs to show a valid middle or high school ID. This pass can be kept for your teen to  access some of the world’s greatest art, anytime the mood strikes them!

Well, almost anytime—check their hours at www.metmuseum.org. Enjoy your visit!

This Teen Pass may not be used for school and other organized group admissions. 

Sunday, October 4, 2015

Fall Family Fun!!!

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During the Fall season in NYC/Tri-State area, there are so many fun activities to do with the family.  Most of the times, the issue becomes which ones can we really fit into our weekend schedule.  Here are some of my top picks for the Fall.

Bronx Zoo (Boo At the Zoo)
#BooAtTheZoo #MyBudgetTravel

I've been a member of the Bronx Zoo for 5 years.  It has been one of the best investments I've ever made!  One of the most exciting thing to do at the Bronx Zoo is Boo at the Zoo.  This event is held every weekend in October.  Some of the highlights of Boo at the Zoo:

·     3-D Pumpkin Carving Sand Sculpture USA create pumpkin carvings of different animals each weekend

·     Costume Parade - The Alice Farley Dance Company will lead the costumed kids in an Animal Mystery and Mischief Parade!

·     Treat Stations - Kids can safely trick or treat around the zoo with snacks from Welch's Fruit Snacks, Pirates Booty, Hershey's milk chocolate treats, and various gummy candies!

Sesame Place (
The Count’s Halloween Spooktacular)
#SesamePlace

Sesame Place is another destination in which I have an annual membership.  During the Fall season, Sesame Place has the Count's Halloween Spooktacular every weekend in October. Sesame Place highlights: 

·     Shows - There are several Halloween themed shows to attend throughout the day.  The Not-Too-Spooky Howl-O-Ween Radio Show, Who Said Boo! and Elmo the Musical—Halloween!

·     Rides - Although Sesame Place is known for it's water rides, during the Fall/Winter seasons, Sesame Place adds several rides to the park.  Sesame Place rides are family friendly but do have height restrictions, however, there is something for everyone.
 
·     Treats - What's Halloween without treats?  Well look no further, there are treats to be found throughout the park at various treat stations.  

Apple/Pumpkin Picking
#ApplePicking

One of my favorite activities in the Fall is apple picking!  There are so many apple picking farms in New York, New Jersey and Connecticut, I could dedicate an entire blog to them alone.  Which farm one chooses is a personal choice that might be based on location/ distance, activites available and farm standards (organic, Eco-certified, etc).

·     Fishkill Farmhttp://www.fishkillfarms.com - A family-run u-pick orchard and organic vegetable farm in the Hudson Valley, NY.  They have delicious apple cider donuts and there always seems to be a backyard style party going on.

·     Demarest Farm http://demarestfarms.com/apple-picking - This over a century old orchard is located in Hillsdale, NJ.  Along with their apple picking, they have home grown vegetables, bakery, deli, home made donuts and you can also enjoy a hayride. 

Little Club Heads
#LittleClubHeads

Are you looking for some high energy fun for your kid(s) that LOVES to party?  Well Little Clubs Heads is the place for you!  A party destination that's not only fun but is made just for the little ones. They usually have one Little Club Heads party a month.  For the month of October, there will be two Halloween events.

·     Pre-Halloween Party (Jersey City ) - Friday, October 23, 2015
Grace Church Van Vorst, 39 Erie Street, Jersey City, NJ
7pm-9pm         

·     Halloween  Party (NYC ) - Saturday, October 31st, 2015
Broad Street Ballroom, 41 Broad Street, New York, NY 10004
12pm-3pm