Focus on your PARTY not the PEST with @ThermaCELL #bugfree #USFG

We have all had parties outside in the Summer nights and placed  many candles around to fight off any pesky visitors. Now there is a flame free option, that comes in many styles. Now your party guest can enjoy a bug free night at your next gathering.

The line of  Thermacell Mosquito Repellent Lanterns effectively repel mosquitoes, black flies, and other biting insects by creating a 15 x 15-foot zone of protection for bug-free comfort. Their ambient light and decorative design perfectly adorn your deck or patio. I like that it's so pretty you can place a few around your garden for protection during the day, also with no open fire it can be taken inside a tent too.

Just how great would your deck look with
 a few of these placed around.

Daughter and I like to take in the cool night air watch the stars and sip our Lemonade. As a  USFamilyGuide member we tried out  the Thermacell Patio Shield. We loved it!  The powerful repellent mat & butane cartridge supplied enough coverage for us, we could sit out there for hours.

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You can also find the Lanterns at many local stores, Dick's, Wal-Mart, and The Home Depo are a few. 

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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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 GOOD TIMES...

mommetime.me--Something about Summer Link up party


This weeks prompt is 

Good Times…

over the years we have tried spending ever moment possible outside  a look back at all our fun times outside in the summer

Beach never can spend too much time there!!!

Cherry Picking

outdoor festivals 

sandbox fun

outdoor games

or finding a place to chill

and look for fish in the sky!!!!

AND the best part-

=) (love)

a good night's rest so we can do it all again!!

@SocialMom #KidsLiveWell twitter party sent my family out to eat!

Kids LiveWell menu choices are available at nearly 40,000 participating restaurant locations nationwide.

 Restaurants   in the voluntary program commit to offering healthful meal
 items for children,with a particular focus on increasing consumption of fruit
 and vegetables, lean protein,whole grains and low-fat dairy, and limiting unhealthy fats, sugars and sodium. .To find a restaurant near you that participates check here.

 Thanks to MomCentralConsulting and the #KidsLiveWell Twitter Party our family was able to enjoy a nice healthy meal at Crackle Barrel-- and it's been
awhile since the whole family has gone out to eat.

The family had a super time...not only was the food delicious  and served with a smile. The kids didn't mind that it was  little busy so the food took a little longer to get to us. The things around  the store them kept them engaged so the time flew by.

What's more fun then  a giant
checkerboard outside in the big chairs!!
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inside was entertaining as well
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A HUGE thank-you to MomCentral Consulting for bring this great program to my attention. Have you ever herd of the Kids Eat Well program?? What is your favorite restaurant??

WW SCHOOL PLAY

IT's A HARD-KNOCKED LIFE!!!!!

OUR STAR!!!

WW 12/26 ~~Our Christmas~~

HOPE  YOU HAD A GOOD ROCKIN' CHRISTMAS!!

Happiness is... a Pedicure

OK I might make a few of you made here....but read the whole post before you react!!

I've never been one to see what the big deal was about going to the nail salon and getting a manicure /pedicure  IMHO its a waste of money, I didn't even go to the salon on my Wedding Day (pick your jaws up off the ground) and that day would be the ultimate reason to pamper yourself silly!!!(Maybe after giving birth too )

But I know many people who do it monthly or weekly.-JUST NOT FOR ME.

My Aunt is a monthly visitor  and is always joking about how she'd get me in there one day!! Well true to her word she did. For my birthday she treated me to the Ultimate Pedicure Pack. (I could feed my family for a week with what she paid, but that's was her choice)

Here are some snaps of use having JUST a little TOOOO MUCH FUN!


You have to excuse the PJ's I thought we were just spending the day catching up on our DVR reality shows =^D

he didn't know he was going to be working so hard first thing in the morning.

We are both very ticklish on our feet ...and we had the heavy massage on our backs too!

 sorry its blurry laughing SO HARD!

in the end turn out very cute

I'm not sure I've jumped on the bandwagon 100%, but I can see a huge difference in my feet... there was some VERY ROUGH SKIN and now smooth as a baby's bottom. I may treat my self to a mini pedi again, that was priced considerably less. Its always a good idea for Mothers Day too =)