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Taste Addison May 17-19 | Win Tickets and Dinner! {Giveaway} #DFW #Dallas #TasteAddisonGiveaway

May 152013
 
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Summer is right around the corner and it’s time for all of the outdoor festivals and fun!  Last year, we had such a blast at Taste Addison and we’re ready to go back again this weekend.  If you haven’t been before, Taste Addison is a 3-day festival featuring tons of great food, entertainment, and fun for the whole family.  This year there will be more than 70 restaurants serving up samples of their amazing food at great discounted prices.

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Taste Addison 2013

May 17 – 19, 2013

Addison Circle Park

Friday, May 17, 2013                       6 p.m. – Midnight                            $15*

Saturday, May 18, 2013                 Noon – Midnight                              $5 before 5pm; $15 after 5pm*

Sunday, May 19, 2013                    Noon – 5 p.m.                                   $5*

Ages under 4 are free

Buy one ticket, get one 25% off anytime tickets sold at DFW area Albertsons stores.

FREE parking at the corner of Dallas Parkway and Arapaho Road.

Get the full details at: www.addisontexas.net

Just so you are aware, if you do go, make sure you adhere to Taste Addison’s guidelines for what is and isn’t allowed to bring with you.  ”Animals, coolers, lawn chairs, laser pointers, illegal weapons, bicycles, rollerblades, or skateboards may not be brought on to the festival grounds.  Strollers, child’s wagon, and wheelchairs are allowed.”

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Beyond the amazing food, there is a ton for families to do!  As you can see, we had so much fun last year.  Just a little tip, one parent to another, bring a change of clothes for your kids or layer their swimsuits under their outfit.  There’s a great splash pad fountain on the premises!  (We drove home with kids wearing random blankets we had in our car, LOL.)  There are also a bunch of carnival games and a midway, with something for the littles on up.

On Friday night, this year’s event features a Texas Country night with headlining acts like Reckless Kelly and Turnpike Troubadours. Saturday will cap off a full day of musical entertainment with favorites Sister Hazel and Blue October. There will also be celebrity chef demonstrations, award-winning children’s entertainment, and more!  For full event details visit AddisonTexas.net.

Now, I have a super fast FLASH giveaway for you!  Who wants to win 4 tickets to Taste Addison ($60 value), along with 4 Combos for Raising Cane’s Chicken Fingers ($30 value)?
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Disclosure: I have been compensated with event tickets and a restaurant gift card for this post. As always, all thoughts and opinions are my own.

 Posted by on May 15, 2013 Addison, Dallas, DFW, food, giveaways 3 Responses »

Sid the Science Kid: The Movie – Premiers March 25th {Giveaway}

Mar 222013
 
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Calling all Sid the Science Kid fans!  There’s big news for your little science enthusiasts, Sid the Science Kid will be starring in his own movie!  The movie will be premiering on PBS Kids on Monday, March 25th.  “Sid the Science Kid: The Movie” will also be out on DVD and on iTunes on April 2nd.

Sid the Science Kid: The Movie

Sid the Science Kid: The Movie follows Sid and his friend Gabriela through their adventure in The Super Ultimate Science Museum. After winning a science contest in the “Junior Investigator” category for creating an awesome science experiment, Sid and Gabriela are awarded a special inside look at the new museum before it opens to the public.  Once there, they meet quirky scientist Dr. Bonabodon, voiced by guest-star ChristopherLloyd (Back to the Future), who has designed robot tour guides of the future, including Bobbybot, his greatest creation. Sid and Gabriela also meet Yangyang and Niuniu, from China, the winners of the “Future Scientist” category. The four young scientists observe giant honey bees, investigate robots, and even encounter a Tyrannosaurus Rex! But when their robot guide short-circuits, Sid, Gabriela, Yangyang, and Niuniu must use teamwork to save the day.  Together they learn that you can be a scientist at any age and that thinking like a kid is sometimes the best way to solve a problem!

We got a preview copy of the movie and my kids are loving it so far!  They’ve put it on a few times already.  I was suprised at how long it was (over an hour), but the engaging plot kept their attention for the duration of the movie.  The movie is on par with the Sid the Science Kid TV show.  It still includes some of your favorite silly characters as well as some new friends and a new environment filled with adventures.  We were already planning on tuning in on Monday to watch Sid the Science Kid: The Movie, and after previewing it we’re making sure all of our friends get to see this fun new movie too!  If for some reason you miss it on March 25, there will be encore performances on March 29 and March 31.  Check your local listings for what time they will be on.

Are you excited about the movie?  Want to have even more Sid the Science Kid fun?

  • NCircle Entertainment is sponsoring more fun events for kids and families at children’s museums in over 20 cities across the U.S. in March and April. More information is available at NCircleEntertainment’s Facebook page.
    • National Children’s Museum (Washington) 3/20-3/30
    • Fernbank Science Center (Atlanta) 4/6
    • Discovery Museum Science & Space Center (Sacramento) 4/6-4/7
    • Carnegie Science Center (Pittsburgh) 4/13
    • Pacific Science Center (Seattle) 4/14
    • Perot Museum of Nature and Science (Dallas) 4/7

In honor of Sid the Science Kid: The Movie‘s premier, I have a fun giveaway!  One lucky Sid (and Southern Yankee Mix) fan will win a Talking Sid plush!

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Disclosure: I received product in exchange for this post. As always, all thoughts and opinions are my own.

 Posted by on March 22, 2013 Dallas, DFW, giveaways, movies Tagged with:  24 Responses »

Twinkle Toes: The Movie Launch Party – Free Fun & Goodies {Dallas}

Aug 022012
 

Twinkle Toes by Sketchers

Who’s ready for some fun this weekend?  Our favorite sparkly gym shoe brand, Sketchers, has a brand new movie out, Twinkle Toes: The Movie, and they’re celebrating with a launch party!  If you are in the Dallas area be sure to come to this free event at The Shops at Willow Bend on Saturday, August 4th.  During the party kids of all ages  can take part in fun activities such as bedazzling a pink tote bag, a coloring sheet area, participate in a dance lesson from Power House of Dance, and even get a temporary Twinkle Toes tattoo!  If you have  a child that loves dancing, sparkles and fun be sure to come.  (Plus, it’s inside the cool air conditioned mall – big plus in my book.)  While you are there you can also register to win a Twinkle Toes prize package from Sketchers!

Twinkle Toes: The Movie by Sketchers

Who:  Kids of all ages

When:  Saturday, August 4, 2012; 12-4 pm (dance lessons will take place at 12pm (noon) and 2pm)

Where:  The Shops at Willow Bend

6121 W Park Blvd.

Plano, TX 75093

(972) 202-7110

Cost:  FREE and open to the public

 

About Twinkle Toes: The Movie

Inspired by the best-selling SKECHERS Kids footwear line, Twinkle Toes: The Movie is a sparkly, fun-filled adventure that will make audiences want to get up and dance! Grace “Twinkle Toes” Hastings has a big secret: she gets terrible stage fright in front of anyone except her fluffy friend Walter. As Grace works to overcome her fears, and makes some super-cool friends at her new school, she discovers that it’s OK to be herself and shine!  Twinkle Toes: The Movie debuts exclusively on DVD on July 31, 2012 from Universal Studios Home Entertainment.

 Posted by on August 2, 2012 Dallas, DFW, Plano Tagged with: , , , , , , ,  1 Response »

Taste of Dallas Family Fun Night – Kids & Parents Get In FREE!

Jul 132012
 

If you haven’t been to the Taste of Dallas before you’re missing out on some yummy goodness!  Thankfully the 26th annual Taste of Dallas is this weekend, July 13-15, and it’s going to be even better than ever.  If you are looking for something fun to do with the kids Friday (July 13th) is Family Fun Night.  Parents get in free with their children, and kids 12 and under get in free with their parents.  So that means if you bring your kids you all get in free tonight!  If you head over on Saturday or Sunday, or without kids, admission is just $8.

Brand new this year, the Kids Taste Town will also feature The Sweet Factory.  Your kids can go on a journey through a magical candy factory filled with bigger than life sweets!  This is in addition to the usual fun such as rides, a petting zoo, fun activities, cooking demos, and even chances to meet some of their favorite character friends.

Taste of Dallas Family Fun Night

The kids and I are headed over there tonight – I hope I’ll see you there!  It’s such a fun way to go try new foods together and get out and have a great time.  For more information go to TasteOfDallas.org.

 Posted by on July 13, 2012 Dallas, DFW Tagged with: , , , , ,  No Responses »

*HOT* Deal on Organic, Local, and Sustainable Groceries with Free Delivery #Dallas #DFW

Feb 062012
 

Greenling Organic, Local, and Sustainable Groceries with Free Delivery

I’ve been counting down the days since I heard Greenling was coming to the Dallas/Ft. Worth area.  They are finally here and with an amazing deal to boot!  If you haven’t heard of Greenling yet, they are an Austin, TX based company that offers organic, local and sustainable groceries delivered right to your front door.  I never manage to make it to the Farmer’s Market on the weekend and I’m fed up with the produce that’s being offered in the grocery stores with is just part of the reason I’m so excited about Greenling.  The best part, in my opinion, is that not only do they deliver, but delivery is FREE.  Woohoo!  I’m SO over-the-moon-excited that I can get great food delivered right to my house and not have to go to the store at crazy hours and/or drag my children with me.  Anyway, they have a Groupon right now where you can get $50 worth of groceries for $25 with, of course, free delivery!

*This deal has ended, but you can still get 10% off your Greenling order if you use the code: TAMCHE200

50% Off Greenling Organic, Local, and Sustainable Groceries with Free Delivery Groupon

 

 

 Posted by on February 6, 2012 Dallas, DFW, food, Fort Worth, hot deal, McKinney, organic, Plano Tagged with: , , , , , , , , , , , , , ,  4 Responses »