tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6688931094284498852024-02-19T17:35:04.688-08:00Learning MamaEveryday, they teach me more.Marciahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08324266284464976470noreply@blogger.comBlogger20125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-668893109428449885.post-32147048718350853732012-10-09T09:03:00.001-07:002012-10-14T08:37:41.355-07:00It's that time of year again!! The Circus is coming to town!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="color: red;"> Congratulations sj! I will email you for your choice of showtime. Thanks everyone for participating and please make sure to use the discount code if you purchase tickets to save yourself some money!!</span><br />
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<span style="color: red;"> </span>Come one, come all! The circus is coming to town October 17th-22nd to Quicken Loans Arena! Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey present DRAGONS! I can't tell you how excited I am to go see the show and I know my girls are going to have a blast! Here is some information about the show:<br />
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Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey® Presents DRAGONS is a once in a millennium event that honors The Year of the Dragon. Circus performers from the farthest reaches of the earth have assembled for Ringling Bros. Presents DRAGONS to showcase their astounding acts of bravery and astonishing athleticism. Ringling Bros.® Ringmaster Johnathan Lee Iverson presides over this fantastical celebratory tournament of circus champions that brings together mystic dragon lore with authentic circus feats. DRAGONS is a never-before-seen blend of renowned spiritual and real life legends and is coming to Quicken Loans Arena on October 17-22, 2012. Tickets are on sale NOW! <br />
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If you plan on going to this show, here is some pricing information:<br />
$85 Circus Celebrity, $68 Front Row, $43 CIP, $20 and $15<br />
Use the code MOM5 for $5 off each ticket, not valid on CC, Front Row, or VIP seating, 6 tickets max for this discount code! Show times as follows:<br />
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10/17: 7PM <br />
10/18: 7PM <br />
10/19: 7PM <br />
10/20: 11:30am, 3:30pm, 7:30pm <br />
10/21: 11:30am, 3:30pm, 7:30pm <br />
10/22: 7PM<br />
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You can order tickets and view seating charts at Quicken Loans website <a href="http://theqarena.com/events/circus_121017-22/#" target="_blank">HERE</a>.<br />
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Now for the SUPER exciting part. I have a 4-pack of tickets to the show of your choice to give away!! To enter, please leave a comment below. Please be sure to include your email address in the comment in the form of name at site dot com. Deadline to enter is midnight October 13th. I will randomly select a winner and notify you by email! I will need you to respond with your name, the date and time of the show you want to attend! REMEMBER: THIS IS FOR QUICKEN LOANS ARENA, IN CLEVELAND OHIO. Please only enter if you are able to attend!<br />
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This is a Feld Entertainment Production. Feld Entertainment is the worldwide leader in producing and presenting live
touring family entertainment experiences that lift the human spirit and create
indelible memories, with 30 million people in attendance at its shows each year.
Feld Entertainment’s productions have appeared in more than 70 countries on six
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Sports, Disney On Ice and Disney Live!</i>Marciahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08324266284464976470noreply@blogger.com14tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-668893109428449885.post-70930446996450479742012-09-09T06:16:00.002-07:002012-09-09T06:16:40.583-07:00Been a WhileI've been having a hard time maintaining this blog. So many things going on every week between working full time, V's dance classes and my Zumba classes. There's always something going on around here. I'm going to try to get this back up and going though!<br />
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These girls are so smart and I love watching them learn new things. V is already in 1st grade! She will be getting tested for the gifted program at school. I'd like her to have as many opportunities as she can to learn and have new experiences. She reads pretty well and her teacher sent home a Junie B. Jones book for her to read. She said only a couple other kids got chapter books, the rest got easier books. She has always been above her age level. She turns 6 at the end of this month! She is taking tap and tumbling for this season of dance. It's already her 4th fall season of dance! I'm always so proud of her!<br />
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N is more stubborn. She's 17 months old. She doesn't really say much of anything yet. She doesn't really like help doing things, she rather do everything herself. She knows how to use the potty but she doesn't know how to tell me when she has to go so we're working on that yet. N is one of the funniest kids though. She will just do silly things and laugh. I think she will be artistic when she gets bigger. She LOVES make up and she loves to put it on other people too! She is really into necklaces and rings and hair clips. V was never really into the whole princess type things other than the dress up clothes. V would rather wear jogging pants and a t-shirt or hoodie any given day. N seems to like skirts and dresses and sparkly shoes. It's so fun seeing the differences in them.<br />
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Work is going well so far. I got transferred to a new building last February. I like my position and I feel like I'm picking it up pretty well. I like this building much better because the atmosphere isn't as suffocating. In my previous position, it was discouraged to get out of your seat for anything unless you needed help or had a question. To me, work is about building relationships with people in other departments so you can work together better.<br />
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I've been taking Zumba classes since January. I absolutely LOVE it! Our instructor is fantastic! It's sort of like dancing and everything is choreographed so you just follow along. I've never taken any dance classes in my life but it's not difficult AND it's a great workout! I'm trying to lose my baby belly once and for all. We aren't having any more babies so I really want to get comfortable with my body. I feel more confident already and my jeans are loose on me. I plan on sticking with it since I like it so much.<br />
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I hope everyone is doing well. I will try to keep going this time in between everything else going on. Have a great week!Marciahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08324266284464976470noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-668893109428449885.post-39963097837556991822011-12-30T06:47:00.000-08:002012-01-01T07:12:53.762-08:00Disney on Ice: Dare to Dream coming soon!!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh7YZC5JCeGSGFhCWlut-aYfNuRbfP1No2WFFNRhOKBUDeEiJX3G93kUXDQUNuA6q0ozbrVYFxAEUUibvMmrWVPvb3FMU7wZsWph77KwuZErCkw8EsEPzbpcZZyaiPkKqQ5TSwTKaPOqmk/s1600/2012.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="162" rea="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh7YZC5JCeGSGFhCWlut-aYfNuRbfP1No2WFFNRhOKBUDeEiJX3G93kUXDQUNuA6q0ozbrVYFxAEUUibvMmrWVPvb3FMU7wZsWph77KwuZErCkw8EsEPzbpcZZyaiPkKqQ5TSwTKaPOqmk/s320/2012.jpg" width="320" /></a><br />
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Comment number 1 wins the family 4-pack of tickets!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjDx-upufHCp0xO7grLYN-KljpTgSK1gr_d2j_W2oNqlwvteH86LuUaS_PRq5O5s_5cva7uDITk38P6r0bGklyATEvyXuvIGGjpL2f32OznQPSYMEXp7keyhJF8oMOqwYOME1OIa6_OPMg/s1600/logo-doi-dare-400x350.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="280" rea="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjDx-upufHCp0xO7grLYN-KljpTgSK1gr_d2j_W2oNqlwvteH86LuUaS_PRq5O5s_5cva7uDITk38P6r0bGklyATEvyXuvIGGjpL2f32OznQPSYMEXp7keyhJF8oMOqwYOME1OIa6_OPMg/s320/logo-doi-dare-400x350.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;">I can't express enough how much we love going to these shows. Disney on Ice: Dare to Dream is coming to Quicken Loans Arena in Cleveland between Friday, January 6th and Monday, January 16th. There are a variety of showtimes available so if you get a chance, I recommend taking the family!<br />
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This time, Tangled stars Rapunzel, Flynn, and of course Maximus are taking the ice along with Princess Tiana and Prince Naveen. Cinderella and Prince Charming and many more will join the show which I'm sure will be fun for kids of all ages! If you plan on buying tickets, visit <a href="http://www.theqarena.com/events/disney_120106-16/" target="_blank">THIS PAGE</a> and use the discount code FFA6 to save $6 per ticket. This code is only valid if you order your tickets by January 5th. You can save $3 per ticket by using the code FFA3 the day of the show. Please note that there is a limit of 6 tickets if you use the discount (saving you $36 if you buy 6 by January 5th, $18 if you buy 6 the day of the show). The discounts do NOT apply to Front Row or VIP seating.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiK6yvfJjAWYuorEsM2p-GXkCi0Mua8EoA08l9PV0NGBiJuwXhahPWwuNhXYQ8-epjn6XdU0zJBvHOwHVwLSl-OJlKoA5t1olAHVua_WZqlUQC_9Crz6UnNMbCbcSfINhWeQVJ0-bUBYgo/s1600/Rapunzel%252520andFlynn_600x480.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" rea="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiK6yvfJjAWYuorEsM2p-GXkCi0Mua8EoA08l9PV0NGBiJuwXhahPWwuNhXYQ8-epjn6XdU0zJBvHOwHVwLSl-OJlKoA5t1olAHVua_WZqlUQC_9Crz6UnNMbCbcSfINhWeQVJ0-bUBYgo/s320/Rapunzel%252520andFlynn_600x480.jpg" width="256" /></a></div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><br />
I am fortunate to be able to offer another family 4-pack of tickets. Please leave a comment below to be entered! The only rule is to make sure I can contact you to let you know you've won so I can get your information to secure your seats! The winner's tickets will be available for pick-up with ID at the Will Call windows at The Q. A winner will be chosen using Random.org number generator. You have until Sunday, January 1st at 10AM to enter! Thank you and have a Happy New Year!!</div>Marciahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08324266284464976470noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-668893109428449885.post-12741801605059370582011-11-06T06:04:00.000-08:002011-11-06T06:04:55.453-08:00So Much Fun!<div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiR-WDDunJKzfd0WHgyWjGvIeHMYbOOAF9AHK3YUzfbB5rZB0qWr1oJh4lbDkoAtJe5ySUiub6LzXyp0UM7d2ZgB2znEgFqp2wmKHJ8qJ3j4d-1X8XQws8T_3uauZIMj484eetbSmVUB_0/s1600/IMG_4586.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; cssfloat: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" ida="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiR-WDDunJKzfd0WHgyWjGvIeHMYbOOAF9AHK3YUzfbB5rZB0qWr1oJh4lbDkoAtJe5ySUiub6LzXyp0UM7d2ZgB2znEgFqp2wmKHJ8qJ3j4d-1X8XQws8T_3uauZIMj484eetbSmVUB_0/s320/IMG_4586.JPG" width="320" /></a>I want to send out another huge THANK YOU to Feld Entertainment for the wonderful show!! If you have a chance to go see Phineas and Ferb LIVE in your town, it's definitely worth it! V had a blast singing and dancing along. It was very cute how they went from cartoon to on-stage! I think that really tied everything together for the little ones. V even wore her Phineas hat she got at the show to school for her show-and-tell day to tell all her friends about it! I'm so glad she had a great time!!<br />
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As a parent, I think these types of experiences are great for kids. I never really got to do things like seeing live performances and events. We like to go to movies and the zoo. I took V to the Natural History Museum. We LOVE going to see Disney on Ice and hopefully more live performances such as this one in our future! Everything comes with it's own things to learn and enjoy. We are always so thankful for these opportunities to expand our horizons and see new things. </div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><br />
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</div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;">With so many crazy things happening in the world that we see on the news, our television is almost always set to cartoon channels. One that we all seem to enjoy is Phineas and Ferb! Each episode is imaginative and fun, not to mention the catchy tunes! V even likes to look up the music skits on Youtube to sing and dance around. At the end of the month, we are fortunate to be going to see Phineas and Ferb LIVE!! I know she is going to love this! It will be the first stage performance that she will see.</div><br />
This performance comes to the Wolstein Center in Cleveland on October 30, 2011. They will have a 1pm show and a 4pm show, so you only have two chances to see this!! Please click <a href="http://ev6.evenue.net/cgi-bin/ncommerce3/SEGetEventList?groupCode=FAM&linkID=global-csu&shopperContext=&caller=&appCode">HERE </a>for the ticket office page to purchase tickets. Use promotion code MOMDL to save $4 per ticket, limit 6 tickets per discount. This code is not valid for Front Row or VIP seating. The code will be valid through October 30th, 2011. Check out a behind-the-scenes clip <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6FbF2eUSU1w&feature=youtu.be">HERE</a>. Also, check out the <a href="http://disney.go.com/disneylive/phineas-and-ferb-on-tour/">official tour page</a>!!</div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><br />
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There are <a href="http://www.learning-aids.com/">tests available</a> on this website to help you diagnose potential learning disabilities such as dyslexia. Knowing how your child is learning or what road blocks they face can help you to find better ways to make learning less difficult. The activities in this program are meant to retrain the brain to make learning and understand easier. There are workbooks, DVDs, online programs and downloads. If your child is having a little bit of a hard time retaining information or even if they just enjoy learning like V, you can check out their program at the links below.<br />
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<a href="http://www.learning-aids.com/how-retrain-brain">http://www.learning-aids.com/how-retrain-brain</a><br />
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Find them on Facebook at <a href="http://www.facebook.com/learninglink" id="yui_3_2_0_1_13177351931293369" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"><span id="yui_3_2_0_1_13177351931293368" style="color: #000099;">http://www.facebook.com/learninglink</span></a><br />
I'm not sure that this has helped V very much but we have always done workbooks together that I buy from the store and play educational games anyways. I think this program would be great for kids that struggle a little or want to do better than they already are. Skill building is important when kids are young so they can be better prepared as their classes get harder. This program definitely gives you the tools to help build those necessary skills for learning.Marciahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08324266284464976470noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-668893109428449885.post-38153023391020449782011-09-30T10:46:00.000-07:002011-09-30T10:46:31.584-07:00Enfamil at CVSLately I've been attempting to save us money using coupons. I think I've been doing fairly well. I only use the coupons for things we normally buy. Extra purchases JUST because you have a coupon is not always a great decision. You can even get together with some friends and swap coupons so you get more of the ones for products you will actually use.<br />
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I wanted to share a deal with you all at CVS this week for baby care products, specifically Enfamil 23.4 oz cans. Enfamil is on sale for $22 a can. I printed out 2 Enfamil coupons I saw posted on their website for $5 off each (limit 2 per computer or I would've got more!) plus stacked those with 1 $5 off 1 can (didn't have another regular coupon), plus 2 formula checks (one for $5 and one for $4). My total savings came to $28.58. It cost me $20.00. If you spend $30 or more (before coupons), CVS gives you $10 extracare bucks to use on your next purchase. I am always thrilled when I can get a great deal! Baby products are especially expensive so this is awesome!!<br />
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Also, do not hesitate to ask your pediatrician's office for coupons or sample cans of the formula you are using. They get it from the manufacturer's to give to patients anyways, so you might as well take advantage. At our last check-up, I asked for coupons and the nurse gave me 2 sample cans each having a $2 off coupon under the lids. I hope this might help someone save some money!!Marciahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08324266284464976470noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-668893109428449885.post-90140014186440852712011-09-28T05:16:00.000-07:002011-09-28T05:16:25.512-07:00Great Weekend!We had a wonderful weekend for V's birthday party! The weather was fantastic and all week it said it was supposed to rain for the weekend. We had family come in from PA, even some that had never been out here until then. I was very happy to see them and get to spend more than just a few minutes visiting! <br />
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The night before, I got V's bicycle put together despite the instructions being in Spanish. The morning of the party, we had to leave early because V had to be in a parade for dance. Afterwards, we went home to pack more things for the party and head over to the park to set up. I had my husband pick up the pizza and a few other things so I could get other things ready as guests started to arrive. She had friends show up from preschool, kindergarten, dance class, and one from our street! I was very happy for her to have her friends show up. We were glad we had enough food and cupcakes for everyone to enjoy plus extras.<br />
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At the end of October, we're going to see Phineas and Ferb Live in Cleveland!! I think I'm just as excited to take V to see this as she is to go! I'll be posting about that on October 1st to give more details and to have a giveaway for 1 week for a 4-pack of tickets. I seem to get people to use the promotion code for discounted tickets but not many will actually try for the free ones! I don't get that, but I'll have the code too if you rather just buy them yourself. We are so pleased with the Feld Entertainment shows we've been to and I know my previous winners had a great time as well! Check back Saturday for more information and your chance to win!Marciahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08324266284464976470noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-668893109428449885.post-29988699564623303512011-09-20T10:06:00.000-07:002011-09-20T10:06:21.061-07:00My baby is turning 5!!I can't believe my daughter is already turning 5 years old. She's so smart and beautiful and absolutely hilarious! She learned to tie her shoes and ride her bicycle without training wheels this summer. We had to get her tested for Kindergarten because she wasn't old enough for regular registration. She was the only one in our district that tested for early entrance to pass! She makes me so proud! I was looking back at her baby pictures, wondering where time has gone.<br />
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V is also a wonderful big sister for our 6 month old! She plays with her and tries to make her laugh. I know they will be great friends growing up. I fully expect some sibling fights now and then, don't get me wrong. V is just as strong-willed as I am and her little sister might be too haha! Saturday we will all be at a local park, celebrating her birthday. I'm really hoping we get a nice turnout from her friends this year. We're also keeping our fingers crossed for good weather!!Marciahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08324266284464976470noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-668893109428449885.post-47479960061765722772011-08-05T04:34:00.000-07:002011-08-05T04:34:28.646-07:00Need to Start CouponingI'm debating on buying the Sunday paper in our town. I don't know if it would actually be cost effective or not. I'm just interested in the coupons inside. We have been wanting to try to save more money in areas we can, and a dollar off here, fifty cents there could really add up! I keep looking at all these websites dedicated to posting the newest sales and coupons available. I just haven't really got into it yet I guess.<br />
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Does anyone else coupon? What is the easiest way for you to get your coupons to save the most? I've tried signing up for stuff but I still never received any and it's been a few months already. Maybe I should just ask the neighbors for the coupon section when they're done with their paper?Marciahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08324266284464976470noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-668893109428449885.post-88864857700249244732011-07-06T07:26:00.000-07:002011-07-06T07:26:15.761-07:00Chaotic at FirstWell we've since welcomed our second daughter into our lives since my last post. It's been a little crazy getting back into the swing of things. I kept forgetting this or that when we'd leave the house but I think we've got it under control now! V is a wonderful big sister. She helps out all the time without even asking her to. Just yesterday, we had baby sister on the trampoline laying down. V lightly bounced around her and she kept laughing out loud! It was so beautiful to hear her laugh so much!!<br />
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J and I also got married. That was long overdue but I'm glad we waited until we were both ready for it. I have the most beautiful rings on my finger and we're very happy. After 10 years, it's been a long road and not always very smooth, but we made it and I'm completely honored to finally be his wife.<br />
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I'm hoping to get back in to doing some giveaways here. If you haven't already, check out <a href="http://www.prizey.net/">http://www.prizey.net/</a> for current giveaways! It's fun to go enter the ones you are interested in and eventually you'll probably win something.Marciahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08324266284464976470noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-668893109428449885.post-38583072754141907952011-01-19T04:36:00.000-08:002011-01-19T04:36:22.845-08:00Monster Jam is coming to Cleveland!!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhZle1si5phJcGM844-EU5KxQ0V82BCIeTCd7vVNkxHeYFBT1W5EfzRucc7MiMZwKi4szkhF7VdxY7HVCUgFkht_hD6wkOxa_CWUFSNJD4Rr6lBd6LIAZLoV6He9W7n9NZPbfE1KQlOZ_4/s1600/monsterjam_110219-20_250.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; cssfloat: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" n4="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhZle1si5phJcGM844-EU5KxQ0V82BCIeTCd7vVNkxHeYFBT1W5EfzRucc7MiMZwKi4szkhF7VdxY7HVCUgFkht_hD6wkOxa_CWUFSNJD4Rr6lBd6LIAZLoV6He9W7n9NZPbfE1KQlOZ_4/s1600/monsterjam_110219-20_250.jpg" /></a></div>Feld Entertainment presents Advance Auto Parts Monster Jam coming to Quicken Loans Arena for only 2 days!!! Some of the trucks included in the line-up are Grave Digger, Bad Habit, Excalibur and making his Cleveland debut – Taz! Make sure you buy your tickets now to take advantage of discount pricing and to ensure you get seats! We are super excited to be attending this event next month. I'm not even telling my 4 year old that we're going, but I know she is going to be thrilled! She loves seeing the advertisements on tv and always comments about wanting to go see the monster trucks. I can't wait to see her face when we arrive and she realizes why we are there!<br />
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Here is the discount information for you and please pass this on to anyone else you know that may be interested!! <br />
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Discount Code: MJMOM<br />
Discount gets you up to 6 tickets at $15 each for any of the performances (additional fees may apply)<br />
This discount is NOT valid for Front Row or Gold Circle seats, no double discounts, and the code is only valid up until February 18th, the day BEFORE the first show, so HURRY!!<br />
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Showtimes are February 19th at 2pm or 7:30pm, and February 20th at 2pm. You may want to invest in some ear plugs or noise-reducing headphones for yourself or little ones. I hear it's pretty LOUD!!<br />
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I picked up some Old El Paso Stand n' Stuff shells, because they not only stand on their own, but they hold more of the good stuff in the shell as well since they're wider. We like to go with 92% or more lean ground beef for ours. I don't want a skillet full of grease after my meat is browned and I feel better about serving it to my family. All you have to do is add the seasoning and some water to the meat and salsa if you like that. We baked the shells for a while like the box instructed and the shells were just as delicious as the seasoned meat!</div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><br />
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I set out some tortilla chips and dip, made up the tacos and served them with a side of corn. It took me about 20 minutes from prep to finish to have dinner ready and served. Old El Paso has other kinds of seasoning packets to try as well. Their selection includes <span style="font-family: inherit;">flavors like Burrito, Cheesy Taco, Chili, Fajita, Taco, Mild Taco and even a seasoning with 40% less sodium. You can also try this recipe for <a href="http://www.bettycrocker.com/recipes/double-layer-tacos/b3afd54d-eecd-4f10-a74d-5144e887b1a9">Double-Layer tacos</a> or <a href="http://www.bettycrocker.com/recipes/chicken-ranch-tacos/70165b02-f7ec-4aba-a8d7-4c6f3dbe0342">Chicken Ranch tacos</a>. They also have a suggestion to make taco night family game night. Check out the rules and download scorecards to play <a href="http://www.eltacodor.com/">El Tacodor</a>.<br />
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If you would like to win this awesome prize pack for your own taco night, please leave a comment on this post. You will receive the following:</span></div><br />
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There are lots of shows to choose from throughout the performance dates. Please check the <a href="http://www.theqarena.com/events/disney_110107/">Quicken Loans Arena website</a> for information on ticket pricing and showtimes. I'm sure there are times that would be perfect for your family! We can't wait!!<br />
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We attended the Let's Celebrate show last year and it was wonderful! My daughter was so excited to see all of her favorite characters. Just the joy on her face was worth heading up there. When you're ready to purchase tickets, please use the promotion code <strong>MOM2 </strong>to save yourself some money!! You will get your tickets for $11 each for up to 4 tickets per discount!! This offer is not valid for front row or VIP seating. Pass the information along to your friends or neighbors that are planning on attending as well! </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhQ3AQopjhNZMozol3ZQJEj8NSP5rmxxw7e-M5P23QBEVbJOHnti4SQ0jCatVPt6oLhM_sD6asQkHg-TSS85PZdzZ0WKsPLqGdHEAEKK7JZQHfYIKE1Kg0iQOBsIv5LFOu_anqInUqQHpI/s1600/disney_110107_250.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="200" px="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhQ3AQopjhNZMozol3ZQJEj8NSP5rmxxw7e-M5P23QBEVbJOHnti4SQ0jCatVPt6oLhM_sD6asQkHg-TSS85PZdzZ0WKsPLqGdHEAEKK7JZQHfYIKE1Kg0iQOBsIv5LFOu_anqInUqQHpI/s200/disney_110107_250.jpg" width="200" /></a></div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><br />
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No food or drinks are permitted inside Quicken Loans Arena, we learned the hard way last year when the security guard made us dump my daughter's cup out. Just a tip to make it easier for you to get in to your seats! Disney on Ice: Toy Story 3 is produced by Feld Entertainment. They do a fantastic job!! Enjoy the show!!</div>Marciahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08324266284464976470noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-668893109428449885.post-2882788044618491572010-11-16T04:51:00.000-08:002010-11-22T11:56:57.794-08:00Coming this week...So this week I will have a giveaway. It will be for a cute Cactus chip and dip plate and some festive chili pepper plates. I got one package for me which is why I can't do the post yet. I need to make some tacos and take some pictures for the post! Yummy!! We love tacos and I'm sure most families do. This post will be sponsored by Old El Paso through MyBlogSpark.<br />
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I also have the promotional code for $11 Disney on Ice: Toy Story 3 tickets for Quicken Loans Arena in Cleveland, OH, January 7th-17th. This show is produced by Feld Entertainment. If you can't wait for my post this week about it, here is the basic information:<br />
<div><span style="font-size: small;"><u>CODE</u>: <b>MOM2</b></span></div><div><span style="font-size: small;"><u>DISCOUNT</u>: <b>Flat $11 </b><b>discount on ALL performances</b></span></div><div><span style="font-size: small;"><u>RESTRICTIONS</u>: Not valid on Front Row or VIP seats; no double discounts; limit 4 per order</span></div><div><u>LINK to purchase tickets</u>: <a href="http://www.theqarena.com/events/disney_110107/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"><u>http://www.theqarena.com/events/disney_110107/</u></a> <br />
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Tell all your friends and go have some fun!! We went to the Disney on Ice show last year and it was fantastic. My daughter had such a great time!<br />
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I was looking at the <a href="http://horoscopesnap.com/zodiac-sign-descriptions.php">Zodiac signs</a> online to see what sign this new baby will have in comparison to mommy, daddy, and big sister V. My due date is March 18th. The sign of Pisces goes to March 20th and Aries begins on the 21st. If you read anything about the signs, the first and last days of the signs are 'cusps' which means the person could have attributes of both signs that occur on the divide. So if this baby were to be born on March 20th or 21st, he/she could have attributes of Pisces and Aries. I believe this baby will come the 22nd if not a little later, but time will tell and it will be interesting to see if it happens or not.<br />
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I don't get wrapped up in horoscopes and everything else that astrology brings to the table, but I do like to occasionally check them out and see how the descriptions for each sign compare to myself or others I know. Lots of times it's pretty accurate, whether that be from the broad nature of the description or not. So tell me, what's your sign? Do you think the descriptions fit you?Marciahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08324266284464976470noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-668893109428449885.post-41745853973574191322010-11-06T05:07:00.000-07:002010-11-06T05:07:24.181-07:00WeekendsI'm sure it's the same for most moms out there, but I never ever get to sleep in on a weekend. Weekdays I have work so those are out of the question, but it would be so nice just once in a while to be able to sleep until I wake up on my own. My daughter comes over as soon as she gets up and wakes me up. I try to get her to lay down beside me for a while, but to no avail, she keeps wiggling and talking and eventually I just get up and get dressed. <br />
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We had a super exhausting day yesterday. First thing in the morning, we drove for 2 hours to pick-up my cousin and take him another 45 minutes to the college I went to for a tour. We walked all around the school to show it to him and then we drove 45 minutes back to drop him off. After that, V and I decided to stop at the Museum of Natural History to check out the dinosaurs and whatever else they had. The traffic was so thick that a 20 minute ride ended up taking up an hour. After we got there, we went through all 3 floors of the museum, back down, and then back up when a friend met us there so she could see everything too. Then was the long drive back home. V slept a good portion of the way so she was well rested when we got home. I was so exhausted from all the driving and walking around. We had a late dinner from Subway then we went to bed.<br />
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We had a great day yesterday, I just wish I could've got more rest this morning. Oh well, that's what mommies are for I guess. Daddies can sleep in till noon and that's just fine and dandy. Time to make breakfast and finish picking up the toys and such around here. Have a great weekend everyone!Marciahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08324266284464976470noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-668893109428449885.post-48705659293235692752010-11-01T06:03:00.000-07:002010-11-01T06:03:48.713-07:00It's aaaaaaaa....I had my doctor's appointment Friday. Thankfully, no blood had to be taken. I have tiny veins and they move so it's pretty difficult for the prenatal bloodwork. I even loaded myself up with fluids hoping to puff up my veins a little. I've gained 4 lbs in 5 months. Most people can't even tell I'm pregnant yet! We had our 3rd sonogram session. We saw each vertibrae in the spine, side profile. It was really cool to see that perspective, but we have NO idea what the baby is. The legs were too close together and viewing from the side, we couldn't see anything at all. I was a little disappointed leaving the appointment. We go back in a few weeks to try again. The doctor wants to examine the facial structure but we couldn't see that either so yay! Hopefully this time we'll be able to get better results.<br />
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V had a great Saturday trick-or-treating. She chose to be a football player which impressed the dads that were stuck at home passing out candy in the evening haha. In the early afternoon, our town's businesses did trick-or-treating as well. Lots of the stores gave coupons and a piece of candy. Kids don't want coupons and they weren't great coupons anyways. V said "Cool! Free paper!" the first time she got one, but after that she was like "more paper?!" I'm just glad she had fun. We walked with a neighbor and her daughter for that one so that kept it more interesting for her.<br />
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I hope everyone has a great week! Happy November everyone!Marciahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08324266284464976470noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-668893109428449885.post-43721560450115219842010-10-28T05:25:00.000-07:002010-10-28T05:25:37.308-07:00Halloween Week!This is one of our favorite holidays every year! I love the 'spooky' decorations and costumes. V got to dress up for dance class, trick-or-treat in the local mall, dress-up for preschool today and more to come before the weekend is over! It's so fun to see all the little kids dressed up to be their favorite characters looking so gosh darn adorable. The only thing that disappoints me a little is that they weren't allowed to be anything "scary" for dance or preschool. No witches, no ghosts, monsters, devils or other scary figures. I think that takes away from the spirit of Halloween. I just don't understand the guidelines I guess.<br />
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Another exciting event for this week happens tomorrow! We will HOPEFULLY be able to determine the gender of the baby with my sonogram. I'm really excited to find out! I want to start settling on a name and start shopping around for anything I might need before the baby arrives in 4 short months! I know that the time will fly and it will be time to push very soon. I will try to update tomorrow if we can tell!Marciahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08324266284464976470noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-668893109428449885.post-80185357932200263742010-10-26T07:48:00.000-07:002010-10-26T07:56:14.107-07:00Getting things back up and running.Well so much has happened since I took my blog down! V is now 4 years old!! I can't believe it. She's in her second year of preschool and doing great. The second day of classes this year, her teacher pulled me aside to ask about things V knew already. She told me that she will have to find a way to keep V challenged specifically because she's pretty advanced for her age. We are expecting a baby brother or sister for her in March! She is begging for a baby brother, but we'll see what happens.<br />
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I'm expecting to have 2 giveaways in the next couple months for tickets to Toy Story 3 on Ice and Monster Jam, both in Cleveland. I'll post about those when I get the information. Hopefully I can get back into the swing of things around here. It might take me a little while to get things set up the way I want as far as layout, but I'm glad to be back!Marciahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08324266284464976470noreply@blogger.com0