Big Savings at Castle Rock Resort and Waterpark in Branson Missouri!

I just got word on some great promotions from Caste Rock Resort and Waterpark in Branson, Missouri! Perfect for those of you looking for some last minute summer fun!

Big Savings Weekday Special - Book your reservation online to receive 30% Off of your entire stay! This offer is valid on new reservations only and is Not valid in conjunction with any other offers, discounts, promotions or packages. Blackout Dates: 10/13-10/17, 11/28. Offer Expires: 12/19/13



Wet & Wild Weekend Package - Includes 2 nights lodging, waterpark access, breakfast every morning for 2 adults & 2 children, VIP coupons, 1 water blaster, 2 adult & 2 children Branson Wild World VIP admission (includes the animal adventure tour, arcade, and mini golf). Package starts at $268, that's 25% off! On new reservations only. Not valid in conjunction with any other offers, discounts, promotions or packages. Blackout Dates: 8/30 - 8/31, 10/18 - 10/19 Expires 11/2/13



Call 1-888-273-3919 to book or visit http://www.castlerockbranson.com

Castle Rock Resort and Waterpark is located in beautiful Branson, Missouri. We offer a 30,000 square foot indoor waterpark and 10,000 square foot outdoor waterpark. We also have an on-site restaurant, a 24-hour arcade and gift shop, and day spa & salon.

This is an awesome place for the kiddos ~ they have bunk beds and their own 19" flat screen! Seriously though, with 150,000 gallons of water ON SITE who is going to be watching tv? Maybe good to get them settled down at night though right?

Our resort features 98 Tower rooms connected to the Waterpark through interior corridors and 102 exterior entrance rooms in the two Atrium buildings located approximately 50 yards from the Waterpark. Each Tower room has a built in Kiddie Cove (6' x 4') with a bunk bed and 19” flat screen tv. Our Tower room accommodations boast 2 double beds or 1 king bed, 32” flat screen tv, mini fridge, coffee maker, iron, ironing board, and hairdryer. Our newly refurbished Atrium rooms boast 2 queen beds, or 1 king bed, a 32” flat screen tv, coffee maker, iron, ironing board, and hairdryer.

So if you're like me, and you'll be bringing your own groceries for the majority of your dining out, they've got a fridge and coffee maker, the two basic necessities to ensure you're not breaking the bank.

Castle Rock offers one of Branson’s best attractions right on-site with our 30,000 sq ft indoor and 10,000 sq ft outdoor waterpark. Our waterpark features 150,000 gallons of splashtacular fun with two 500 gallon dumping buckets, multiple indoor and outdoor kiddie pools with rain showers and waterfalls and more! Enjoy a swim in our indoor lap pool or play basketball in our indoor activity pool. Loop and dip through our 2 large three-story thrill slides, kick back for a ride on the lazy river, play on themed water slides or relax on the multilevel sun deck.

My husband and I have not been ANYWHERE at all in years, its truly time for a vacation. This is close to home for us (we live in Tennessee) so we'll definitely be there!

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zulily Tween Week Sales!

We all know how important it is for tweens everywhere to wear what they like and to have clothing that fits their personality. That's why zulily.com is having a Back to School event dedicated just for your tween, giving you all of the great savings that zulily has to offer. Whatever their developing tastes happen to be, zulily has plenty of on-trend choices to help them along on their fashionable way. Happy Shopping!

Monday, 08/05

Tween Week: The Rocker Girl – up to 60% off – Rock isn’t just about image- it’s about attitude. Add some glamour and edge to her look with these free-spirited fashions, and her confidence will hit a high note.

 

Tuesday, 08/06

Tween Week: The Girly Girl – up to 60% off – If sweetness and light are just her style, she’ll fall in love with these sugar-spun-looks. Fresh shades and feminine frills show off how great it is to be a girl.

Capelli New York - Capelli New York is one of today's fastest-growing brands in fashion. Founded in 1990 and based out of the Big Apple, this label is dedicated to delivering on-trend apparel and accessories. Capelli combines quality products with modern designs to offer you smart and sophisticated wears season after season.

 

Wednesday, 08/07

Tween Week: Wild Style – Lions and cheetahs and zebras – oh, yes! Taking a walk on the wild side has never been more fun thanks to this menagerie of fierce animal print fashions.

 

Thursday, 08/08

Tween Week: The Trendsetter – With these fresh takes on camo, your modern trailblazer is sure to stand out. Let some military-spired looks invade her closet and watch her conquer the world.

 

Friday, 08/09

Tween Week: The Sporty Girl – For active girls, comfort is key, but fashion isn’t forgotten. These sporty styles offer high-performance functionality without leaving her taste for trends in the dust.

HEAD OVER TO ZULILY NOW TO CHECK IT OUT!

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Kids Clothes From $3.99 to $6.99 For a Limited Time Only

Now is the time to stock up on adorable outfits from Crazy 8! For this week only, Crazy 8 is offering you the chance to Pick Your Markdown with categories priced from just $3.99 to $6.99! Don't miss your chance to stock up on tops, shorts, skirts and more! This offer is only valid for one week and while supplies last, so be sure check out Crazy 8 today!

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Zulily Online Boutique - A Sneak Peek

Have you heard about zulily.com? It's an amazing online boutique for moms, babies and kids! You can find unique brands and find quality products up to 90% off retail prices. Only members can shop zulily events, but membership is free and signing up is quick and easy. This week you can find great deals perfect for the entire family. Here's a sneak peek at the upcoming events you can find:

Wednesday, May 15th

ASICS Women, Kids & Men: footwear for the entire family

philosophy: beauty products

Tory Burch & Coach: sunglasses up to 65% off 

 

Thursday, May 16th

Gifts for Dad: MLB Fan Shop, NCAA Fan Shop, Apparel, Accessories, Sunglasses & Watches

angelo: Home Decor

OshKosh B'gosh & Jambu

Friday, May 17th

Under the Hooded Towels: Apparel & Accessories

Michael Stars: Up to 40% off women's apparel, maternity, and accessories

Calvin Klein (girls): Up to 60% off

Saturday, May 18th

Summer Smocking Collection: girls & boys apparel

What are you waiting for? Go Check It Out!

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Tea Collection offers 20% off the Welcome Baby Collection

Now through May 16th you can get 20% Off the Welcome Baby Collection with code LULLABY20 at Tea Collection!

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Little Passports - A Global Adventure

My daughter always wants to check our mail. She actually gets upset if I check it before she gets home from school so I usually try to leave a little something in there that she can bring in herself. So imagine her surprise when she checked the mail and brought it more than "a little something" and it was addressed to her!

A Collection of Letters From Moms and To Moms

I've often thought about consulting a family counselor regarding my inability to relate in some ways to my children. But I worry about the trend of so many doctors and therapists pointing both parents and children toward prescription medications as a cure-all for everything. I realized that I just want someone to talk to who has had similar experience. I did a little internet search and lo-and-behold, I'm not alone. I found these beautiful letters out on the internet and they got me thinking. Maybe the best therapy is an open ear.

A Letter to My Children About the “Good Life” 

at Generation Cedar

This letter talks about what it means to have the "good life". How we so often try to make up for our shortcomings by trying to provide things to our children.

"I love you dearly. As a parent, I want “to give you a good life”. But you may need me to define what I mean by that. A good life doesn’t necessarily include lots of material things. It may, it can, but things don’t define a good life."

Global Green USA Green School Makeover Competition Presented by Pureology

Could your child's school use a green makeover? I know my child's school could and that's why I nominated them for the Global Green USA Green School Makeover Competition. You can nominate your child's school too, but you have to hurry because entries are due by March 31st!

Every child deserves a learning environment that’s safe, comfortable and free of harmful toxins. Unfortunately, many schools across the country lack the funds to carry out much-needed repairs and renovations—subjecting children to outdated facilities with improper ventilation, poor lighting and inefficient energy usage. Global Green USA is working to address this situation and ensure that every child has the opportunity to learn in a healthy, green school.

Flash Sale at Flirty Aprons! 40% Off Everything for 4 Days Only!

Have you been looking for a way to bling out in the kitchen? Well look no further! Flirty Aprons is having a Flash Sale! You can get aprons and accessories for the whole family at 40% Off! Below is just a small selection of what you can find at this awesome sale. Get matching aprons for you and your daughter, and don't forget about dad! But hurry because this sale only lasts until March 29! Head over to Flirty Aprons and use code FLASH40 at checkout!

Women's Apron Aqua Damask	Girl's Apron Aqua Damask
Men's Apron "Grill Sergeant" (black)	Oven Mitt Aqua Damask

Vera Bradley Collection at Tiny Prints

Tiny Prints is thrilled to present the Vera Bradley Collection, an exciting assortment of birth announcements, baby shower invitations, thank you cards and more. Head on over to Tiny Prints to check it out! You can find Vera Bradley Baby Shower Invites, Vera Bradley Birth Announcements, Vera Bradley Thank You Cards, and Vera Bradley Address Labels!

Yoga for Kids - Storyland Yoga Review

My six year old daughter received the Storyland Yoga by Playful Planet DVD for Christmas and she and my three year old are having so much fun with it.

Storyland Yoga

The Potty Training Diaries Part 2

Overall, potty training has been a success. After the first several days things have only gotten better. Mya will tell me when she needs to go pee every time now. The only thing that is still an issue is the poop.

Mya has had "stomach issues" for at least a year now. She screams and cries every time she needs to poop. If you saw what she pooped out you understand why, its huge. (Sorry if this is too graphic but I'm sure I'm not the only one with a child who has poop issues) It has gotten so bad that she has resorted to "holding it in". For hours, sometimes a full 24 hours because she knows its going to hurt.


I think what it all boils down to is that she is not getting enough fiber in her diet. I called her doctor and she recommended flax seed. That didn't work so well because I couldn't get her to eat anything I put it in. I bought some wheat germ which is easier to hide and try to slip that into everything that I can. The fact is that she is a picky eater and a light eater. She also won't drink juice very much, only every so often. The pharmacist recommended I speak to her doctor about MiraLAX, that does seem to help a little, but the problem persists.

(Update! We have STOPPED with the Miralax after reading this article: IS MIRALAX THE NEXT VIOXX?)

What this means for potty training is that I spent most of day 6 and 7 in the bathroom with her. She'll start crying and get really still and I rush her to the potty where she seems to get control of it (has it held in good again) and "is done". Until about ten minutes later when go through it all over again. Several times there have been "accidents".

As for the rest, she still wears a diaper at nap and bedtime but she always wakes up dry from her nap. At bedtime she wakes up a little wet but not nearly as wet as pre-potty. She forgot all about our M&M deal the second day in and now she just goes to the potty because that's what she's supposed to do.

I rarely ask her if she has to go, not like the first day or two. Now she tells me but I do make sure she goes before bed or before we go anywhere. And I still cut back on liquids before bed and outings.

I'll keep updating for all you of you and if you haven't already make sure you check out my original post The Potty Training Diaries.

Save $1.50 On Huggies!

Potty training has begun, but I still use diapers for night time and naps. Its been hard for me to find Huggies coupons lately. Here is one for $1.50 off ANY ONE Huggie's Diapers. Better stock up!

Don't forget to check out my Potting Training Diaries!

DIY Valentine's Day Gift for Kids

This Valentine's Day let's focus on what Valentine's Day is all about. LOVE. With a little bit of preparation, you don't have to spend a fortune on Valentine's Day. We all know that the best gifts are the ones that come from the heart. Here is a great DIY Valentine's Day Gift for kids!

Mod Podge a Photo onto Wood!

If your kids are like mine, they LOVE to see pictures of themselves. What better way to preserve a memory of Valentine's Day than to give them something they can keep forever?

I found these tutorials online and I hope you find inspiration from them. Think hearts and kisses!

The Photo to Wood Transfer from Whollykao.com 

This one has step-by-step photos

How to Transfer a Photo to a Block of Wood from petapixel.com

This one is a video tutorial

You can edit your photo before hand or add mod podge elements after. I made this one using PicMonkey, its free!

Remember that your words will be backwards so you'll have to flip it first! Another good idea would be a family photo or a picture of all of your kids together. Get creative.

If you want to think BIG I heard that Walgreens.com is offering an 11x14 print for .25 cents right now. I haven't checked it out yet but think of the possibilities! Update ~ expires 2/2/13

If you're not feeling crafty, you can always order photo gifts online. Shutterfly is offering up to 50% off.

Shutterfly Special Offers. Save up to 50% on selected items such as photo books, calendars, wall art, photo gifts, and more. Offers change frequently.

And you can use coupon code SHIP30 for Free Shipping on orders $30 or more.

(Why yes, these are affiliate links. Gotta make a ~small~ living :)