Family Movie Night with #TheEmojiMovie #ad

Bring out theCandy & Popcorn, and Make It A LOL Kids Movie Night!

THE EMOJI MOVIE

Includes the original HOTEL TRANSYLVANIA short “Puppy!”

also some great bonus video about the making of the movie.

Available  NOW &

on Blu-ray

Digital & DVD 

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Check out these super coloring pages pages & pumpking carving templates.

CARVING TEMPLATES

I'd love to know how your going to add some Emoji fun to your Halloween 

Picnic Basket Roundup July #NationalPicnicMonth #foodie

As the weather gets warmer, what better excuse is there to eat and sunbathe outside than National Picnic Month! Did you know July was National Picnic Month

There are many great places to have a picnic. Just find what works for you-  celebrate the open air, nature, and all it has to offer us.

your own backyard

beautiful zen garden

the beach

 What most important is how you Pack your  basket to get ready 

for some fun in the sun. (just ask Yogi)

 Try some of  these National Picnic Month essentials. They are delicious and healthy too.

Sparkling Ice, an excellent soda alternative, is slightly carbonated with B-Vitamins, Vitamin D and antioxidants. This light and refreshing beverage contains Zero Calories, Zero Carbs, is Gluten Free, Caffeine Free, and Sodium Free. It also comes in over 20 different delicious flavors including a line of Teas and Lemonades and 8oz Slim Cans, perfect for on-the-go.

Gaea Olive Snack Packs come from the finest olive groves in Greece, using time honored, traditional farming techniques while they are harvested by hand. Available in three flavor options: 100% Kalamata, Green marinated with Chili & Black Peppers, Green marinated with Lemon & Oregano. Gaea's olive snack packs are a healthy and delicious.

 Viki's Granola great tasting, GLUTEN-FREE, and made with 100% ALL NATURAL ingredients. Available in five flavors at retailers nationwide, available in snack-size packs too.  Available in Original, Blueberry Almond, Maple Cranberry, (NEW!) Banana Walnut & (NEW!) Apple Cinnamon.

We must not  forget dessert ... Bauli Mini Croissants are sure to turn your picnic European with their delightful, light taste. These mini treats are made in a REAL oven with no preservatives and naturally leavened dough and are available in two delicious flavor fillings: chocolate and vanilla custard. At just 50 calories a pop, these snacks are guilt-free. A MUST HAVE for your picnic basket!

I hope one or many of these products finds their way into your picnic baskets.

I've become quite addicted to the Sparkling ICE Tea drinks myself.

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Have an AMAZING Day and IGNITE your night at @DarienLake Western New York's #1 Family Fun Destination! #USFG

Having an adventure park that's pretty much in your own back yard can sure make Summer full of entertainment.  Darien Lake's wide variety of attractions has made it "destination fun" since 1964. Our family has been going there for Three Generations.  Buying Season Passes is a wise investment as locals, pays for itself after two visits and there are many benefits. If your not local there are many great lodging deals you should really check out.

There are Thrill Rides these have height restriction anywhere from 48" to 52".  Wet Rides, Family Rides, and Kiddie Rides most of these rides have a height requirement of  at least 36" &  ride with supervising companion.
Although it's so close to home-I haven't been in two years because of some health issues and my Son didn't meet the height requirements for the thrill rides, so usually Hubby and Daughter would make a few trips.
Now this year my Son was finally tall enough  to enjoy more rides and it was time to make it a family excursion  again.

Now this year my Son was finally tall enough  to enjoy more rides and it was time to make it a family excursion again. After entering one of the first things I'd do is get your family a locker!! SO WORTH THE INVESTMENT FOR THE DAY!!!

We still split up on some rides to cover what teen girl likes and 10 year old boy likes. Meeting together for the  ultimate Darien Lake coaster- 5 inversions, a tunnel and a 70-ft. drop, The Viper! Also Darien Lake’s only wooden coaster – Predator. With the tallest wooden roller coaster drop in the state, adrenaline junkies won’t want to miss. As I couldn't get great shots from every where check out this awesome video Darien Lake put out last year.









We then had to make our way to Splashtown Waterpark area to cool down and Hubby and Daughter had to try out Brain Drain & RipCurl Racer, -new for 2016- and my Son and I hit the lazy river and we all joined up again at the wave pool. After cooling down time for dinner. There are campground and picnic areas and you can tailgate in the parking lot as we did. There are also a verity of great food/beverage spots in every zone. You can get everything from deli subs to burgers and all sorts of "fair foods" in-between.

 Few shots from our day of fun

The park itself is OUTSTANDING and through out the summer there are some great concerts in a 20,000-seat performing arts center.  Aside from the concerts, there is plenty of free in-park shows happening daily; great for taking a brake from the Sunshine and NEW for 2016 a nightly Ignite the Night laser extravaganza-start time is 10:10 but we got to the hill about 9:30 and the front was comply full. There are Pyrotechnics and at the top of the hill we could still feel the heat. The fireworks are great, if you have little ones bring ear plugs the 30 minute show can be quite loud!  Here's just a peek at I few shows I got before becoming totally engulfed in the show.

 Located 45 minutes from Niagara Falls between Buffalo and Rochester, N.Y. It's a great stop if your family is planning a trip to Western New York this summer! They are always finding bigger and better ways to have fun!. Visit the website to schedule your visit today!

Planning a Trip to WNY- Visit a Family Favorite: Destination Fun @darienlake #ad

Darien Lake's wide variety of entertainment has made it "destination fun" since 1964. Our family has been going there for Three Generations. The park itself is OUTSTANDING and through out the summer there are some great concerts in a 20,000-seat performing arts center, operated by Live Nation; and world-class in-park entertainment.

 Located 45 minutes from Niagara Falls between Buffalo and Rochester, N.Y. It's a great stop if your family is planning a trip to Western New York this summer! They are always finding bigger and better ways to have fun!

Today the park boasts more than 50 rides, including six world-class roller coasters; dozens of family-friendly rides; the region's largest water park complete with wave pool. 

Visit http://www.darienlake.com/ to schedule your visit today!

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Non-Candy Valentine's Day Gifts for Babies and Kids

Show your little ones in your life some love this Valentine’s Day with these cute gift ideas that are better then candy. Trying to make better food choices in my own home I'm always seeking candy-free ways to celebrate these sugar-laden holidays,when I was approached by Brilliant Baby Products. I just fell in  love these ideas!


For the tiny tot who wouldn't be getting candy anyway  there is this sweet clutching toy!

It is made of three bright hearts decorated in bright pinks and reds.  Piece can spin freely.They will LOVE it! 

• These smooth, simple shapes are ideal first toys for baby's early grasping experiences
• Encourages early motor skills while giving infants something to hold and manipulate
• Handcrafted in Germany from natural wood & finished only with certified-safe, water-base stains and varnishes.
• A teething toy that is safe for child to put in his/her mouth

MSRP: $12.99. For ages 0-1 year. Available online at www.HABAusa.com

Let your older kids create red-hot roads with  InRoad Toys Classic Road PlayTape! Printed to look like a road, PlayTape Classic Road Series is a roll of removable tape that’s perfect for driving cars like HotWheels and Matchbox. My Son has been known to spend a great deal of time just lining up his cars, so to see a way to make a road he jumped right in!

 PlayTape is the fastest way to create roads for imaginative play, grab a few empty boxes; all your on-line ordering can help make instant roads, and great tunnels. For ages 3 years and up. MSRP: $7.99. Available online at www.InRoadToys.com




Next is the CUTEST memory game for kids and the young at heart.

Spread the love with HABA’s Hearts Memory Game.  Game pieces are made from sturdy cardboard and come in a lovely heart-shaped tin.

• Build memory skills
• Encourages turn-taking and playing together
• Lightweight and portable for easy on-the go-fun

 For ages 4+. MSRP: $14.99. Available online at www.HABAusa.com

Party game from @campgames great for 4th of July backyard celebration!

A long-standing bonfire tradition, toasting marshmallows over the fire is a relaxing way to end a backyard summer barbecue, and they make a delicious dessert. Now, Education Outdoors has transformed the process of lighting the fire, finding the right stick and toasting the marshmallow into a new family game. 

Toasted or Roasted is an offensive/defensive game. Great for ages 2 to 102!

• Be the first player to start your campfire and toast three marshmallows
• Opponents can rain on your campfire, blow your fire out, or burn your marshmallow
• Packaged in a resealable plastic  "take-along" bag for great for taking a lone on a camping trip-can get wet an will wipe off EZ!

I like that we can toast marshmallows outside or if it's rainy bring the game in! All the fun of roasting marshmallows with out the calories!

You can fin it at  Education Outdoors site or on Amazon