Lego KidsFest

Ok…my sons are lego fanatics!  I know they are not going to want to miss this event!  The Lego KidsFest is coming to Boston at the Hynes Convention Center on September 25 & 26!  There’s 2 sessions each day, 9-2 or 3-8.  There will be life size lego models including Batman, Darth Vader, Indiana Jones, Thomas the Tank Engine, SpongeBob and more. (my kids are going to be in heaven!)

Tickets go on sale August 5th.

Also…the Braintree Lego Store has monthly mini model builds on the first Tuesday of the month.  This Tuesday, August 3 at 5pm, you can build a seagull. 

Zoo News for March

Leap into Spring!

March 8

Stone Zoo & Franklin Park Zoo

Year of the Frog may be over, but the amphibian crisis is not. Turn your clock ahead and come learn how you can be a friend to frogs through fun games and activities. At Franklin Park Zoo, celebrate our amphibian friends, as well as the start of spring, with some froggy fun in a special education program! The Leap into Spring program will be held from 10:30 to 11:15 a.m. for children ages 3 to 4, and from 1:00 to 2:00 p.m. for children ages 8 to 10. The additional cost for this event is $8 for members and $10 for non-members (cost includes adult/child pair for the early class). To register, call 617-989-3742. At Stone Zoo, stop by the Animal Discovery Center between 11:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. to learn about amphibians. There is no cost for the Stone Zoo program.

Sing-a-Longs with Su Eaton!

Every Saturday in March, 11:00 a.m. – Noon

Franklin Park Zoo

Escape the winter chill and bring your little ones down to the always-balmy Tropical Forest for family entertainment provided by our professional children’s entertainer during our Saturday Sing-a-Longs! Wildly popular children’s entertainer, Su Eaton, will perform every Saturday in March. These events will be held in the Hippo Theater at Franklin Park Zoo and are free with general Zoo admission. Saturday Sing-a-Longs will be held March 7, 14, 21 and 28. This event is free with general admission.

You can get more info on their websites.

No more messes! (and a giveaway)

While at the gym a few weeks ago, I saw a postcard for a great little snack cup....The Munchie Mug. It looked like a great idea so I had to buy one for Lucas. Guess what? It IS a great idea!

The cup has a screw on top that has fabric stretched across it with a slit in the middle. Little hands can reach in a grab some of their cookies, crackers, goldfish etc and come out with just enough to eat. And....no more messes! The snack doesn't spill all over the place! Now, I don't have to find cereal under the couch or goldfish on the floor! Moms everywhere just got a big smile on their face and can give their vacuum a bit of a rest.

The Munchie Mug is great at home, in the car, at daycare or anytime your kid is on the go. Lucas uses his all day long and gets mad when I have to wash it. The mug is top rack dishwasher safe too! It's a big 16oz size and comes with a cover to keep snack fresh when the little one is done munching. This is a great alternative to open bowls or flimsy baggies!

Another great thing about the Munchie Mug is that it's 100% Made in the USA and made from environmentally friendly products. You can buy American and know you're helping the environment too! The Munchie Mug retails for $12.95 (plus $3.00 shipping) through their website.

Want to know what's even better? I have TWO of these great Munchie Mugs to give away...one of each color!

Head on over to Mommay's Mayhem to enter to win until 11:59pm February 20th.


You can also meet the folks from Munchie Mug at the American Baby & Family Expo in Boston March 21-22.

Franklin Park Zoo Events

Here's a few events for Franklin Park Zoo for the next few months! All events are FREE with paid admission. Admission is $12/adult, $7/child ages 2-12. Children under 2 are FREE.

Sing-a-Longs with Su Eaton!
Every Saturday in January and March, 11:00 a.m. – Noon
Franklin Park Zoo, Boston

Escape the winter chill and bring your little ones down to the always-balmy Tropical Forest for family entertainment provided by our professional children’s entertainer during our Saturday Sing-a-Longs! Wildly popular children’s entertainer, Su Eaton, will perform every Saturday in January and March. These events will be held in the Hippo Theater at Franklin Park Zoo and are free with general Zoo admission. Saturday Sing-a-Longs will be held January 3, 10, 17, 24 and 31 and March 7, 14, 21 and 28.

Go Ape during School Vacation Week!
February 16 – 20, 11:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Franklin Park Zoo, Boston

Set off on a tropical excursion during February school vacation week and bring your family to Franklin Park Zoo for an ape-themed getaway! Learn about these incredible animals by visiting our gorilla troop at the Tropical Forest. Children of all ages will have the opportunity to participate in a variety of creative and educational ape-related activities. Plus...Little Joe turns 16, so Franklin Park Zoo will celebrate his birthday all week! Activities include:

• First 25 visitors per day receive a special gift
• Sign a large birthday card for Little Joe
• Enjoy gorilla-shaped birthday cake (on Monday, February 16)
• Opportunity to participate in a variety of creative and educational ape-related activities
• And, many other surprises throughout the week!

For more info...please visit their website or call 617-541-LION.