Splish Splash Water Park

Splish Splash Waterpark is a great place to spend the day as a family in the heat of the summer. When you are trying to have fun on a warm day, options can be limited. Waterparks should be high on the “to do” list, and this is a good one to check out.

6 20 14 and waterparks 174There are lots of options for kids of all ages, with smaller splash or wade pools for smaller kids (scaled down pools and slides, little swings, spray parks, etc) in several varieties so that everyone can have fun and enjoy themselves. The bigger the kid, the more places they can play- but of they are too big, they can’t play in the small kid areas, so that the little ones don’t have to worry about being trampled.

There are a ton of great slides and rides at Splish Splash, and everyone had a favorite.

6 20 14 and waterparks 189Mutiny Bay is new this year, and something everyone enjoyed.  This all new interactive water attraction will take you and your fearless crew on a captivating voyage! The new ride is designed for the whole family to enjoy together. Seated in brightly colored boats, riders use water-spray “cannons” to blast other boats as well as spectators roaming the perimeter. The excitement is enhanced by shoreline guests returning splash-blasts with water cannons fixed along the perimeter of the attraction. The continuous moving boats travel through numerous interactions while cruising along the 300 foot long lagoon that holds 185,000 gallons of water.

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Sea Tow Foundation and recipes for the boat

I participated in an Influencer Activation Program on behalf of Mom Central Consulting for Sea Tow. I received a promotional item to thank me for participating.

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He’s not a strong swimmer, so he always wears his life vest.

One of the biggest names in on the sea assistance is Sea Tow.  Sea Tow are the number one choice of boaters nationwide for expert on-water assistance.  The way it works is Sea Tow is a membership service where there are certain privileges included with membership.  There is sea towing, fuel deliveries, and jump starts to name a few.  This service has a great value and piece of mind.  Out on the ocean its nice to realize there is someone who can help, Sea Tow.  Sea Tow also have some stellar recipes on their site for made for the boat food.  check out these recipes also shown below:

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VEGGIE MAKI WRAP-UP

Ingredients:
6 Whole Wheat Wraps
For Hummus:
1 can of chickpeas, 15 oz can drained and rinsed
1 large lemon
1/4 cup Tahini
1 sm garlic clove minced
2 tbsp of olive oil
2 – 3 tbsp of Water
1/2 – 1 tsp salt (depending on taste)
2 carrots (large)
2 cucumbers
2 red peppers
1 avocado

Make Time: 15 Minutes – If using store bought hummus, skip to step 4
Combine Tahini and juice from the large lemon in a food processor. Mixture should appear whipped.
Add olive oil, garlic, salt and half the can of drained and rinsed chickpeas and combine until creamy. Add water to thin out consistency if desired.
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Hilton for Your Summer Vacation

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When I think of vacation, the first thing that pops into my head is “where am I going to sleep”?  Once I know where I want to go, location wise, I want to know where I am going to lay my head at night- no one wants a nasty surprise when they check in.  You just want to know there is a nice hotel room waiting for you after an awesome day of sightseeing (or lounging, whatever strikes your fancy).  Have you seen all the properties and locations that the Hilton offers?  I’ve never been disappointed by a Hilton hotel, and it’s one of the brands we tend to look for when booking.

When traveling across the country or just down the shore, Hilton Hotels can be found almost everywhere.  Stop in for a night (or a few) to catch some rest, relaxation, and stellar customer service.  At every Hilton, you are greeted as a personal guest of the concierge- as you should be- and the rooms are clean and new.  Something to remember is that Hilton is not only an American institution, but also a global brand,  and as such has a reach across Europe, Africa, and the Middle East.  This brings us to their current promotion running.
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South Street Seaport for Summer Fun

The South Street Seaport has kicked-off the summer with a variety of kid-friendly activities as a part of their new SEE/CHANGE Summer 2014 series. Throughout the entire summer season, SEE/CHANGE Summer 2014 will feature programming fit for the entire family!

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The summer line-up will include:

  • KidAround!: KidAround! at the South Street Seaport is a FREE family event series every Sunday from 2-4 featuring live music, story-time with your favorite characters, games and more! Special performances include Play Me A Story (June 15), Billy Kelly (June 22) and Tim & the Space Cadets (July 6).
  • Mil’s Trills: Mil’s Trills, a children’s music project led by Amelia Robinson, will be performing whimsical original songs every Tuesday and Thursday from June 17-July 10 at The South Street Seaport. This interactive show held at Canon’s Walk is fit for the entire family! Please visit the following link to sign up and purchase tickets: https://www.artful.ly/store/events/3245
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WIN Hobie Polarized Sunglasses

Disclosure: The sunglasses from Hobie Personalized mentioned below were provided for me in order to facilitate my review. All opinions are my own and honest. I am disclosing this in accordance to FTC Guidelines. Please see “Disclose” tab for more information.  

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With summer here and all the time that I spend out doors, as well as traveling, I definitely needed some great sunglasses. I can guarantee that our new glasses from Hobie Polarized are the best that I have ever warn before.

About Hobie Polarized:

Since 1950, Hobie innovations have been changing the way that we live, play, and compete on the water. For Hobie Alter it all started with a big dream in a small garage. What followed was a new way of life in Southern California, and a new way of looking at our watery world. Hobie Polarized sunglasses have become an integral part of connecting sport enthusiasts to the water by providing a better kind of vision: clearer, sharper, and more precise. Since 1982, Hobie polarized has been the only choice for active water sportsmen.

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Hobie offers glasses for men and women in a variety of collections.

  • The Heritage Glass Collection
  • The Motion Polycarbonate Collection
  • The Sea Crystal Series Collection
  • The Dogpatch Special Edition Collection
  • The Women’s Collection
  • The Polarized Sun Readers Collection

 

 

Glasses:

I received the Ava sunglasses (In the top picture) and the Harper sunglasses (pictured below) for me to try out.

Ava Sunglasses:This is a great design with a ton of UV protecting attitude. These glasses are perfect for anyone that is in the sun a great deal.

Harper Sunglasses:Harper is completely dedicated to fashion, designed as much for the catwalk as well as the boardwalk.

My husband received the Cruz sunglasses.

Cruz Sunglasses: Cruz is the seamless combination of sport and style, this frame is up for anything from a post-surf beer run to taking into a 10 knot wind. They feature their signature Megol rubber anti-fog gasket for maximum comfort and function fused with a custom fit frame.
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Fuel Rewards Network – Save Money On Gas

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The Fuel Rewards Network™ program is a free loyalty program that helps you save money on fuel. You’ll earn Fuel Rewards® savings for doing things you already do every day, and you can redeem your rewards at the pump to watch your price drop.

Ways to earn rewards:

  • Shop Online

  • Dine Out

  • Buy Groceries

  • Get eCoupons

  • Shop at Shell

  • FRN MasterCard®

  • Use your MasterCard®

  • Refer-a-friend

  • Buy Gift &  Airtime Cards

Fuel Rewards Network program – which, for a limited time, new Members of the Fuels Rewards Network program receive a 25c/gal New Member Bonus when they link their Master Card

Become eligible for the MasterCard Bonus Offers:
If you’d like to earn Fuel Rewards savings through the MasterCard Grocery Bonus, you’ll need to have a valid MasterCard credit, debit or prepaid card(s) and a participating FRN program grocer’s rewards card linked to your FRN Account. When you shop at a participating FRN program grocery store and use your linked grocer’s rewards card and MasterCard credit, debit or prepaid card(s) as credit, you’ll earn an additional 3¢/gal for every $100 you spend.
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Home Made Moon Sand- Great Kids Activity

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My girls absolutely love to play outside. I always love to try new things to change up our normal activities. Moon Sand was definitely a great fit for us. I have been wanting to try it out for awhile, but never really had a big enough container to put it in.

I went on a mission to buy everything that I needed for my girls to be able to play with the Moon Sand.

How To:

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  • 1 5lb Bag of Flour
  • 2 Cups of Baby Oil

Pour the Bag of flour and the cups of Baby Oil into a big container. You then just have to mix with your hands until it is a nice smooth, powdery mixture.

I chose to make a double of this batch so that we had a good decent amount to out in our big container. I then gave my girls some measuring cups and spoons, as well as some plastic cups to play with.
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Summer Effortless Meals with Walmart

Disclosure- I received compensation in order to buy items for this blog post. All opinions are my own. Thanks to The Coca-Cola Company for providing compensation for this blog post.

 

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Summer is right around the corner with long hot days and tiring nights.  As temperatures rise, the want to cook in a hot kitchen decreases and quickly.  Who would want to hang out in a hot kitchen making chicken for an hour when there is an easier way that could actually fit into your schedule?  With Summer comes sports and outdoor parties and pools  The kids are around more often which is great but also adds another dimension to your day.

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Walmart and Coca-Cola have come together to help families out a bit this Summer with their new Effortless Meals.  The way the meals work is each meal consists of a main dish, sometimes a side and always a Coca-Cola product.  Your options are Rotisserie Chicken and a side, Take and Bake Pizza, or sandwich and chips.
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