Saturday August 6, 2016: One of Maine's Biggest Back to School Block Parties

I can't stand when Events are scheduled; but, Advertising and PR is so limited that no one knows about it!

So here it is: There's fun for the whole family, great sales, entertainment and more!

I'll be there helping out with the Petting Zoo and Pony Rides. Stop-by and say "Hi!" I hope to see you there!

 

Featured Entertainment

197 Civic Center Drive
Augusta, ME 04330

Noon to 5pm

Center-Wide:

• Face painting – Children’s Place, Old Navy
• Mini massages – Christopher and Banks, Eddie Bauer
• Live musical entertainment – Elevation Burger Patio, Famous Footwear
• Costumed superheroes
• Complimentary photos and gifts

Outer Home Depot Lot:

• Science Fair hosted by Mad Science of Maine  
• Musical Performances from the Veayo Twins and the Nikki Hunt Band 

Martial Arts Demonstrations (Photo Courtesy of Augusta Marketplace)

• Skateboard and Martial Arts Demonstrations
• Bicycle Helmet Giveaways, courtesy of the Augusta Police Department
• Disco golf and Roller Derby!
• Free Samples from Orange Leaf Frozen Yogurt!

Be sure to stop-by Orange Leaf for a self-serve treat or a free sample! (Photo Courtesy of Augusta Marketplace)

• Horse-Drawn Wagon Rides

Come see Duke for a wagon ride. (Photo Courtesy of Augusta Marketplace.)

• Live Radio Broadcasts from 92 Moose and B98.5

Plus, the first 600 people who visit the radio booth will take home complimentary seat cushions and tote bags!

Outer Regal Cinema Lot:

• Petting Zoo and Free Pony Rides, Pony X-Press Amusements

 

Pet and feed the goats and other animals at the petting zoo! (Photo Courtesy of Pony X-Press.)

Don't forget: Free Pony Rides for the kiddies! (Photo Courtesy of Pony X-Press)

• Crafts Expo, hosted by Michael’s Arts and Crafts

Participating Retailers

American Eagle, Eddie Bauer, Maurice’s, Charming Charlie, Sally Beauty, Yankee Candle, Orange Leaf Frozen Yogurt, Elevation Burger, Chipotle, Regal Cinema, Michael's Arts and Crafts, Ruby Tuesday, GameStop, Longhorn Steakhouse, Claire’s, Lane Bryant, Christopher and Banks, Bath & Body Works, Barnes & Noble, Kay Jewelers, Home Depot, The Paper Store, Red Robin, Panera Bread, Dressbarn, Old Navy, Famous Footwear

For Directions:

http://www.augustamarketplace.com/directions

Disclaimer: I was not compensated in any way, by The Augusta Marketplace, any of the aforementioned merchants, participants in this event or their subsidiaries for this post.

Come Visit Maine's Largest Independence Day Celebration!

I hope you all have a great weekend!

If you're in Maine. Stop by and say "Hi!" at the Winslow Fourth of July Celebration.

We'll be there with Pony X-Press Amusements July 2nd thru the 4th.

For a complete list of what's happening visit Winslow Family Fourth of July Page!

Caesar the camel will be there to visit at Fort Halifax Park on Sunday!

The Petting Zoo and Pony Rides will be open every day: Saturday thru Monday.

• There's a lot of great entertainment scheduled. 
• Plenty of food and vendors.
• Fun for the whole family!

The finale will be on Monday when one of the best fireworks displays in the state takes place on the Fourth!

Hope to see you there!

You can follow Caesar and all of his friends on Facebook at Pony X-Press Zoo!

DinoGame by TOOKKY

DinoGame is recommended for ages 3-10. My daughter is 5 years old and had no interest in playing the game; but, loves the dinosaurs! I think the same could be said for her age group in general, as I volunteer in her classroom once a week and in general, I don't see the attention span for this game.

I'm sure there are a few who would be the exception to this rule; however, I would say as children get older they might be more interested in the game itself. For now the dinosaurs are cool enough on their own!

DinoGame Comes with 12 sturdy dinosaurs, as you can see my girl made off with a few before I could snap a shot!

 

Features:

• DinoGame by TOOKKY comes in a cute carrying case to store all the dinosaurs and board in.
• The board comes in 4 pieces and fits together like a puzzle.
• 12 dinosaurs are nicely detailed, and beautifully colored.
• If they don't stand up, just bend their legs a little until the do.

 

Information in the ebook on T-Rex.

How to Play:

• Each person chooses a dinosaur.
• Read and review the dinosaur facts in the ebook sent from TOOKKY.
• Take turns asking trivia questions.
• Each time the player answers a trivia question about their dinosaur correctly, they move ahead one space.
• The first player to the end wins!

 

Trivia Questions

Pros:
High Quality Dinosaurs
Fun Trivia

Cons:
The game board is quite flimsy
I wish the game came with a booklet for those who did not have internet access.

The figures are really of nice quality and come in a nice carrying box or case, great for taking on a trip or visiting friends. If you would wish to view the product I reviewed you can see it here: DinoGame

Disclaimer: I received this product in exchange for my honest and unbiased review. All opinions are my own. I was not compensated in any other way.

April: Upcoming Kids Building Workshops

Register the kids on Home Depot's website and secure a spot for Saturday April 2, 2016 from 9 am - 12 pm. Build a Butterfly House at Home Depot!

Register to Build a Butterfly House!

•  Join Home Depot's hands-on workshop with your child and build a butterfly house to welcome some fluttering insect friends after a long winter. After the butterfly house is built, your child can decorate their project with paint.
  
  
• All kids get to keep their craft, receive a FREE certificate of achievement, a Workshop Apron, and a commemorative pin while supplies last.

http://workshops.homedepot.com/workshops/kids-workshops

Spring is here and the birds are singing!  

Bring your child to Lowe's and they can build this cool Birdfeeder.  

Register for this Project on Lowe's Build & Grow.com

 

•  Join Lowe's hands-on workshop with your child and build a Birdfeeder to welcome some of our feathered friends back after a long winter. After the Birdfeeder is built, your child can decorate their project with the included stickers.
  
  
• All kids get to keep their craft, receive a FREE certificate of achievement, a Workshop Apron, and a commemorative patch while supplies last.

 

Saturday, April 9 (10:00 AM)

Registration Opens March 28th

http://lowesbuildandgrow.com/clinics

Build Monster Jam's Blue Thunder!

What and When: This Saturday, March 12 at 10 am Lowe's is hosting one of their Build and Grow Workshops featuring Monster Jam Monster Trucks!

I love when stores give back and support local communities. These initiatives help bring families together too. The toy truck being built this weekend is Blue Thunder.

Stock Photo from Lowes.com: Kids receive an apron, their building kit, and get a space at a table to build.

Building projects are suggested for ages 6+ but with help kids can often start significantly younger. Any adult can take their child for these building projects.

• Build Confidence. 
• It's a bonding experience and can be lots of fun for the whole family.
• Kids learn responsibility when they learn how to use tools.
• Free, family fun.

The Finished Project: Blue Thunder Monster Jam Monster Truck

Space is limited! 
Register via Lowe's Build and Grow Website. http://lowesbuildandgrow.com/

Maine's Santa Hustle welcomes Freeway Maine's Only Reindeer!

I've never run in a 5K before! I'll have to put that on my Bucket List!
Every year many dress up as that jolly old elf, himself to raise money for charity!

http://www.santahustle.com/new-england/

Freeway the Reindeer and Baby her companion (a European Fallow Deer) made an appearance for the Santa Hustle at the Maine Mall in South Portland this morning in Maine!

I have had the joy of growing up around many animals. My father and stepmother own a traveling petting zoo, many ponies and a variety of animals for people of all ages to enjoy.

Their website is in need of updating. Their link is http://ponyxpresszoo.com/

You can follow Freeway and her friends on Facebook at:
https://www.facebook.com/Pony-X-Press-Zoo-362614660297/?fref=ts

The Hunger Games Finale!

The highly anticipated conclusion of The Hunger Games: MockingJay, Part 2 hits theaters nationwide!

 

I cannot wait to watch the finale of the Hunger Games! A date night for Hubby and I is in order! The Hunger Games MockingJay, Part 2 is sure to be just as good as the original The Hunger Games! Of course my favorite character is Katniss Everdeen of District 12, the heroine and protagonist! 

Who is your favorite character in the series? Which film is your favorite? It will surely be bittersweet to say goodbye to a series many have become so enthralled in.