Crayola Experience Fun for everyone 6 to 61!!

Our family had the privilege to travel to Easton PA to check out the new crayola experience-Its the only place in the world were the magic of Crayola comes to life!!! Children are encouraged to think and draw outside the lines. This adventure will surly spark any artist imagination for hours!
WARNING: 
 THIS POST CONTAINS MANY MANY PHOTOS BECAUSE THERE WAS SO MUCH FUN AND WORDS COULDN'T EXPRESS!!  =]

The building has 4 floors full of fun!!! There are 20+ actives!  We started at the top and worked our way down.
4th Floor has the Drip Art, Crayon Clinic, and Meltdown.

3rd Floor Has and Activity Studio, Color Playground, Water Works and Doodle in the Dark

in the Activities Studio you can make puzzles and other theme projects. There also is PuffyPaint projects for and additional fee.

2nd Floor has Art Alive [sadly wasn't working for our visit] Crayon Factory were you can see how  crayons are made with a resident Crayonologist. The Workshop with sand art, airbrush and fabric art. The toddle town play area, the Colossal Crayon Caddy, Wrap it Up! where you can name your own crayon, Marker Mania ,Modeling Madness, also Be A Star! and  Say Crayola! Using a green screen making a unique photo( additional fees)

There are a Three Birthday rooms...if we lived closer I know we'd be utilizing this. Crayola Experience welcomes teachers and their classrooms! For more than 15 years, they've

helped educators plan memorable field trips. There were three summer camps visiting the same day we did--A LOT OF CHILDREN!! Be prepared to wait to do some of the actives, there are multiple stations so the lines move swiftly.

1st floor houses the Crayola Store and Cafe Crayola  

Our trip was a busy and very memorable one...I'm sure it we will be back to visit again!! If you live near Easton PA or are planning a visit there anytime soon...I HIGHLY SUGGEST PUTTING  CRAYOLA EXPERIENCE on your itinerary.

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PowerMyLearning website REVIEW

Summer is in full swing! Relaxing and enjoying the nice weather is great for kids, however, children who don’t engage in educational activities over the summer stand to lose an average of 2.6 months of academic growth.Research shows that teachers typically spend between 4-6 weeks reteaching material that students have forgotten over the summer I call this the Summer BrainDrain!

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 It's important get that brain on a summertime work out schedule!

Luckily, preventing Summer BrainDrain can be fun with PowerMyLearning.  A free website with everything your children need to get ahead for the upcoming school year!  You kids will have so much fun they will not even realize they are learning. The site provides educational online games that incorporate things your child already loves such as animals,music, and even fashion.

HOME PAGE

My son enjoyed the music  and science...after a while my daughter heard some Spanish and had to check it out. They did some simple match up Spanish to English. 

After the kids had some time "playing"  I went through the site myself. The site has a brake down for the student , teachers, and parents. 


There are hours of actives to do on-line as well as links to site where I can make print outs. I especially liked the poetry worksheets. I like the fact that it as grades K-12 There are many pre-K and grade school sites I am aware of from teaching, but finding sites that interest my daughter  in 6th grade is always a shot in the dark just using a web search--HOW can I be sure it's right for her. Using PowerMyLearning I can be confident in my choice or leave it up to her  she can take charge of her learning process. I can connect her account to mine and I will see reports showing the activities she is using. 

Over all the site receives a 5 of 5 stars!!

Childrens Book REVIEW " Princess Ruby's Make-Up Ballet Class"

story description

Kids (even princesses) have moments of being brave every day. Often it goes unnoticed, even to them.

In Princess Ruby's Make-Up Ballet Class, Princess Ruby tackles a new and seemingly scary situation and learns what it really means to be brave in everyday life.

- A great way to help children gain a healthy perspective on things that are new and uncomfortable.
- a Glossary Of Dance Terms used by this princess ballerina. 
The book is not only a great way to encourage children to try something new but it also shows how the Queen was very in-tune to her child's feelings...as parent it's good to be encouraging but not assertive. 
It is very simple to read and the glossary of Dance terms is VERY helpful  the pictures are wonderful done and full of color they will keep any princess interested!

If you have a dancer or lil princesses she will surely LOVE this book!!!


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What I'm pinning this week--Cheep and EZ meals

Some good food from my Quick and Cheep Meals board

Avocado-and-Mango Salsa Crostini

Twice-Baked New Potatoes

Picnic-Perfect Tuna-and-Macaroni Salad

Crunchy Broccoli Slaw

my favorite of the week:

SmartOnes Reviews

This is one of my first attempts at vloging I'd really love some honest feedback THANKS! =D


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Something About Summer sunshine or Sand

I linked this post up to the Something About Summer Link Up over at Mommetime.me!

This week's prompt:  Sunshine or Sand

Next week: Garden

I'm hooking up with Hollywood Hunks!!!!

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   The social media world has really opened the doors for stars and fans to connect.  We as fans can follow, fan, like a FB page etc of all our favorites-- keeping up to date without seeming too stalker - ish . When the stars respond back you feel like a teen at an  Elvis concert dating myself...

    1D concert. This past week I had the feeling tripled!!!

   
   

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         Shemar is on some deep ish today.. Sitting in my back yard.. Enjoying the sun, sipping on a drink, playing with my dogs..listening to tunes.

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         @shemarmoore sounds good to me!!what drink?? ;] I'd have a nice tall green tea.

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Ok Mr.Scott thinks I'm amazing!! Sure knows how to make a gals day =)

HOW ABOUT YOU?? HAVE YOU HAD BRUSHES WITH STARS ON ANY SOCIAL SITES???

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WW 7/24 A step back in time

On our road trip to Crayola we stop at a great little gem in Binghamton NY
The Bundy Museum of History and Art for more on what you can see check out their web site

1890's Victorian Museum dedicated to Harlow E. Bundy. His company
 marketed the first time recording clocks which led to the birth of IBM.

these are just a few snapshots from our tour

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I love the trip back in time you can take mixed with the Artist of the Month
July 2013 – Featuring The Art of Albert White

Something About Summer-YELLOW

I linked this post up to the Something About Summer Link Up over at Mommetime.me!

This week's prompt: Yellow

Next week: Sunshine or Sand

BEAUTIFUL BLOOMS

My RAY's of SUNSHINE

What I'm pinning this week 7/20

We'll it summer time and we're hosting or attending parties--time to get creative with our food

some Pins from my Feast with Friends board

Yummy drinks





a great center piece




 theme parties are fun =)

eat the rainbow

angry birds

luau

good finger foods

delish desserts 

Have you pinned some good food from Pinterest lately???