Boozy or Non-Alcoholic Patriotic Holiday Drink Round Up

This year were rounding up the best drinks to enjoy with friends and family for the upcoming 4th of July holiday. While the grill is going grab the blender and ingredients to make your favorite drink of choice from the round up below. Remember the recipes are delicious with or without the booze so feel free to turn up with your favorite rum, vodka, or tequila.

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My Top 3 Favorite Cruise Ships For Families

Every cruise line has a number of ships  in their fleet to choose from when booking your families cruise vacation. To help you narrow down your list I’ve chosen the best cruise ships for families from some of the popular cruise lines. 
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ICYMI: Checkout These Affordable Summer Vacation Destinations

If you are thinking of planning a summer vacation, that is budget friendly, then you might enjoy this article! Below you will find a list of affordable summer vacation destinations to consider for your upcoming vacation! These destinations listed below are wonderful vacation spots that won’t break the bank while visiting. Whether you hop on a plane or take a road trip, these vacation spots are sure to please. Think outside of the box on places to visit, and you will be amazed at the fun attractions to do, that is friendly on your budget.


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A Fun Way To Enjoy Time With Family “Karaoke Night”

A fun way to create lasting memories with family is to plan fun family outings. Karaoke is at the top the list for my family but we do it right here at my home. I prepare finger foods, beverages, and pull at the Singing Machine Fiesta Plus. Continue reading

Recap: Disney Live Three Classic Fairy Tales

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We had a great time yesterday afternoon! We saw Disney Live! Disney Live Three Classic Fairy Tales presented by Stonyfield YoKids Organic Yogurt. This amazing and enchanting show featured Mickey Mouse, Minnie Mouse, Donald and Goofy as they bring the timeless fairy tale adventures of Cinderella, Beauty and The Beast, and Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs to life all one stage.

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Before we sat down my nieces and nephews picked up Disney swag, took photo’s at the enchanted princess photo booth, grabbed popcorn, and slushies. My favorite item of choice was the Minnie Ears that light up and yes I did purchase myself a pair. Disney Live shows are for the entire family.

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 As the characters took the stage I glanced around at the audience; Disney fans from the tiniest to the biggest kids at heart were dressed in character from head to toe, eyes big and bright ready to enjoy the show. The show started off with Snow White and the seven dwarfs.  Next up was my all time favorite fairy tale – Cinderella. Beauty and the Beast was the third and final fairytale of the afternoon. My favorite part of the show was the talking teapot, teacup, candle stick holder and dancing cutlery. Minnie and of course Mickey were narrators to open each story. It was great to see all those elements incorporated into one live show.

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My family and I truly enjoyed watching the Disney Live performance. The dancers, who performed were fantastic and moved quickly through the three stories. The audience interaction was encourged throughout the performances. Snow White asked the audience’s opinion about whether she should eat the poisoned apple. The audience was filled with Disney lovers who sang along with each memorable lyric. Each scene was magical and the costumes were obsolutely stunning. We sang along  “Bippity-boppity-boo”, and “Be Our Guest” then Mickey prompted us there was going to be a short intermission that lasted about 20 minutes. The show is about an hour an fifteen minutes long.

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If you are looking for a family fun show please visit Disney Live by clicking here.

As a Feld Entainment Ambassador in exchange for providing my time, opinion and efforts in attending shows, Feld Entertainment has provided me with complimentary tickets to Feld shows and opportunities to attend private Feld pre-show events. I always give an honest opinion and would have paid out of pocket to attend the show. All photo credits belong to Feld Entertainment.

Recap:Circus Xtreme “The Greatest Show on Earth” Indeed It Is

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Post Sponsored by Feld Entertainment and Ringling Bros. 100% my own opinion.

To say we were surprised, amazed, and joyful with the experience is an understatement last night we headed to the Ringling Bros Circus Xtreme show in Cleveland, Ohio at Quicken Loans Arena. We had such an amazing time! I am going to share some of the best moments of the show. The one thing I can guarantee is that you can expect to see amazing things happening from the beginning of the show until the end. Get your tickets now before it’s too late! The show is in town until Sunday, October 25.

Pre-Show Recommendation

Arrive early before the show starts. I would suggest 30-45 minutes early. There is an amazing pre-show where the audience is welcome to come down on the floor and see some of the acts up close. There is also activities and photo opportunities.  I was able to find my inner kid and really enjoy myself. We tried on costumes and danced with the clowns.

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There is normally 20-50 performers on the floor at one time I was excited when the elephants came out they were the star of the show. The stunts were clean and well executed. The Elephants were well behaved. This was one of my favorite acts. Did I mention the Elephants did a hand stand, and also balanced themselves on a very small table like standThe trainer provided the audience with details of each stunt.

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The performances and stunts were different from the previous show no repeats.  We enjoyed the uniqueness of each stunt. The show was easy to focus on without multiple distractions happening at once. There was some major stunts leaving us all in awe.

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There was not one bad seat in the house. No matter where your seats were located you ould view the perfomances up close. The pryotechnics, upgraded small features like lighting, music changes, and the many other enhance made the show a lot better than the first show we saw at Quicken Loans Arena. The show was very well organized. We all felt like VIP’s and as if we were apart of the show.

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Get your tickets today by visiting http://www.theqarena.com/events/detail/circus-151021-25. Ticket price range from $17 to $70.

Showtimes:

Friday, October 23rd -7pm

Saturday, October 24th- 11am and 3pm

Sunday, October 25th- 11am and 3pm

I was invited to attend the show with my family. The review is 100% my opinion.

As a Feld Entainment Ambassador in exchange for providing my time, opinion and efforts in attending shows, Feld Entertainment has provided me with complimentary tickets to Feld shows and opportunities to attend private Feld pre-show events. I always give an honest opinion and would have paid out of pocket to attend the show. All photo credits belong to Feld Entertainment.

13 Nights of Halloween presented by ABC Family

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As we approach the scariest night of the year ABC Family has prepared a spooky lineup of 13 straight nights of movies! Yes you heard me right 13 nights of laughing off your skives. I was so excited when I seen the schedule lineup. So folks grab your G.H Cretors Popcorn, Twizzlers, and a blanket October 19th is just one week away.  Here’s your 13 Nights of Halloween Schedule                                                        :

Here’s the full schedule for this year’s 13 Nights of Halloween on ABC Family:

Monday, October 19

Tim Burton’s Corpse Bride (4:30 – 6:25 PM ET/PT)

Tim Burton’s The Nightmare Before Christmas (6:25 – 8:00 PM ET/PT)

Disney/Pixar’s Toy Story OF TERROR! (8:00 – 8:30 PM ET/PT)

Disney/Pixar’s Monsters, Inc. (8:30 – 10:30 PM ET/PT)

Batman Begins (10:30 PM -12:30 AM ET/PT)

Tuesday, October 20

Disney/Pixar’s Monsters, Inc. (5:30 – 7:30 PM ET/PT)

Disney/Pixar’s Toy Story OF TERROR! (7:30 – 8:00 PM ET/PT)

The Addams Family (8:00 – 10:00 PM ET/PT)

Addams Family Values (10:00 PM – 12:00 AM ET/PT)

Wednesday, October 21

Twilight (8:30 – 11:00 PM ET/PT)

I Know What You Did Last Summer (12:00 – 2:00 AM ET/PT)

Thursday, October 22

Pretty Little Liars Halloween Episode Premiere (8:00 – 9:00 PM ET/PT)

Ravenswood Series Premiere (9:00 – 10:00 PM ET/PT)

Friday, October 23

Pretty Little Liars Halloween Episode (5:30 – 6:30 PM ET/PT)

Ravenswood Encore (6:30 – 7:30 PM ET/PT)

Harry Potter and the Deathly Hollows: Part 1 (7:30 – 11:00 PM ET/PT)

Teen Witch (12:00 – 2:00 AM ET/PT)

Saturday, October 24

Pretty Little Liars Halloween special (12:00 – 1:00 PM ET/PT)

Ravenswood Episode 1 (1:00 – 2:00 PM ET/PT)

Men in Black (6:30 – 8:45 PM ET/PT) and (8:45 – 11:00 PM ET/PT)

Teen Wolf (12:00 – 2:00 AM ET/PT)

Sunday, October 25

Death Becomes Her (7:00 – 9:00 PM, ET/PT)

Beetlejuice (9:00 – 11:00 PM ET/PT)

Poltergeist II: The Other Side (12:00 – 2:00 AM ET/PT)

Monday, October 26

Beetlejuice (4:00 – 6:00 PM ET/PT)

The Addams Family (6:00 – 8:00 PM ET/PT)

Addams Family Values (8:00 – 10:00 PM ET/PT)

Hocus Pocus (10:00 PM- 12:00 AM ET/PT)

The Craft (12:00 – 2:00 AM ET/PT)

Tuesday, October 27

The Addams Family (5:00 – 7:00 PM ET/PT)

Addams Family Values (7:00 – 9:00 PM ET/PT)

Hocus Pocus (9:00- 11:00 PM ET/PT)

Ravenswood Episode 1 (11:00 PM – 12:00 AM ET/PT)

Wednesday, October 28

Monster House (5:30 – 7:30 PM ET/PT)

Tim Burton’s Corpse Bride (7:30 – 9:25 PM ET/PT)

Tim Burton’s The Nightmare Before Christmas (9:25 – 11:00 PM ET/PT)

Coraline (12:00 – 2:00 AM ET/PT)

Thursday, October 29

Pretty Little Liars Halloween episode (6:00 – 7:00 PM ET/PT)

Ravenswood Episode 1 (7:00 – 8:00 PM ET/PT)

Ravenswood Episode 2 (8:00 – 9:00 PM ET/PT)

I Know What You Did Last Summer (9:00 – 11:00 PM ET/PT)

Ravenswood Episodes 1 & 2 (12:00 – 2:00 AM ET/PT)

Wednesday, October 30

The Craft (3:30 – 5:30 PM ET/PT)

I Know What You Did Last Summer (5:30 – 7:30 PM ET/PT)

Twilight (7:30 – 10:00 PM ET/PT)

Ravenswood Episode 2 (10:00 – 11:00 PM ET/PT)

Death Becomes Her (12:00 – 2:00 AM ET/PT)

Thursday, October 31

Scooby Doo 2: Monsters Unleashed (5:00 – 7:00 PM ET/PT)

The Addams Family (7:00 – 9:00 PM ET/PT)

Addams Family Values (9:00 -11:00 PM ET/PT)

The Others (12:00 – 2:00 AM ET/PT)

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Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Presents Circus XTREME coming to a city near you!

On October 21st at Quicken Loans Arena in Cleveland, Ohio Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Presents Circus XTREME! It’s time for your family to be amazed by all the X-TRAORDINARY things you know and love about America’s favorite live family entertainment experience. Be astonished by UN-XPECTED circus spectacles you’ve never seen before and that can’t be seen anywhere else but at The Greatest Show On Earth® . Get ready for an X-HILARATING adventure with X-TRAORDINARY circus artists and magnificent X-OTIC animals! It’s time to awaken the spirit of Children Of All Ages and stir the imagination of your family! Ringling Bros.® Presents Circus XTREME. It’s time to have XTREME fun with your family!

Get your tickets today by visiting http://www.theqarena.com/events/detail/circus-151021-25. Ticket price range from $17 to $70.

Show times are as follows:

Wednesday, October 21st -7pm

Thursday, October 22nd-7pm

Friday, October 23rd -7pm

Saturday, October 24th- 11am and 3pm

Sunday, October 25th- 11am and 3pm

Please visit https://www.facebook.com/QueenThrifty1 for deatils on how to win a Family Four pack of tickets for opening night.

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