{FREE} Mommy and Me Dance Class

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Does your little one have some extra energy to burn off?  Well, I’ve got the perfect way to make nap time last just a little bit longer.  Arizona Dance Artistry is offering {FREE} Mommy & Me dance classes for kiddos over one-year and up.  They are during the month of April (the 2nd-23rd) from 11:30-12:00 at AZDA (1745 W. Deer Valley Rd., Suite 102, Phoenix, AZ 85027).
The class is an introduction to creative movement, colors, counting, music, social skills and tumbling/stretch.  Parent participation is required per child (1:1 parent/child ratio), so get ready to move!  To enroll, click here.
(Max enrollment is 10 parent/child combo enrollment. Parent must enroll prior to class.)  Parent and child should dress in comfortable play attire. Bare feet or socks only, no street shoes in studio.
Happy dancing!

Free Holiday Labels

Hurry over to Vistaprint today to get your {FREE} holiday address labels!  Shipping starts at just $3.50 and is only valid for a limited time, so do it now!  Click here to claim your offer.

Sesame Street Live is Coming to Phoenix

Sesame Street Live and Elmo’s Super Heros are coming to Phoenix’s Comerica Theatre November 16-18 and YOU are in luck!  Ties & Tutus is offering a $3 off deal just for being a follower.  Go to http://www.livenation.com/venueartist/204807/1592924/ and use the promo code “USF” to receive the deal.  Elmo is a childhood favorite, so you better believe I will be there with my 16-month-old son.  As always, thank you for loving Ties & Tutus!

 

 

Wildlife World Zoo & Aquarium

First opened in 1984, the Wildlife World Zoo & Aquarium features 66 developed acres with hundreds of animal exhibits, 5 ride attractions, 3 retail shops and several dining options.  As home to Arizona’s largest collection of wild animals, Wildlife World displays over 600 different species with more than 6,000 individual specimens.  Popular attractions include: a lory parrot feeding three times a day, a giraffe feeding station, a baby animal nursery, the African Safari Train Ride, Wildlife Encounters educational shows, a stingray touch tank, the Verizon Skyride, a kangaroo walkabout, tide pool touch tanks, a log flume ride, and children’s carousel, play area, and petting zoo.

Notable species include: white tigers, sharks, otters, penguins, flamingos, giraffe, zebras, oryx, lions, ostrich, kangaroos, rhino, jaguar, some 20 varieties of primates, eels, stingrays, tropical fish, rare albino alligators and many more!

New in 2011 – Dragon World.  See giant reptiles like the state of Arizona’s first saltwater crocodile — the largest species of croc in the world.  Plus, there will be monitors, iguanas, a 20-foot long & 200 lbs. python, Aldabra tortoises and more.  New in Feb. 2012 our 4th Aquarium Gallery featuring otters & river monster fish from South America.

Wildlife World Zoo & Aquarium is located at the intersection of State Route 303 and Northern Avenue in Litchfield Park at 16501 W. Northern Ave.  The zoo is open daily from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. and the aquarium is open from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m.  Daytime admission to both the zoo and aquarium is $29.00 for adults and $14.25 for children 3 to 12 (plus state sales tax), children under three are free.  Special reduced admission (after 5 p.m.) to the Aquarium only is $16.99 for adults and $8.99 for children 3 to 12 (plus state sales tax). Save $3 Off of admission to the Wildlife World Zoo & Aquarium Coupon http://www.phoenixkids.com/coupon.php?bid=154204&id=93

Tolmachoff Farms

Make this fall season unforgettable, come on over to Tolmachoff Farms and experience the ultimate holiday outing where there is something for the whole family: 6 acre family corn maze with a scarecrow theme (search for pieces of your map as you walk through), mini corn maze (perfect for little ones), petting zoo, train ride, hay pyramid, farm theme activities (corn grinder-grind corn to feed chickens), play area (corn box, adult/child pedal cart track) and much more.

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$1 Off Coupon Link:  http://www.phoenixkids.com/coupon.php?bid=154294&id=164

Imagination Movers

Want to add some rock n’ roll excitement and entertainment to your family’s life? Then don’t miss the Imagination Movers’ 2012 Rock-O-Matic Tour! Rich, Scott, Dave and Smitty of the Emmy-winning TV series “Imagination Movers” will be bringing their high-octane rock concert to Phoenix at the Comercia Theatre on October 4th! The key to the Movers’ appeal is they combine danceable power pop songs with extremely catchy choruses and a knack for inspiring audience participation. Throw in a heaping helping of onstage silliness and you’ve got a recipe for a live musical event that will truly engage the entire family! Get your Tickets Today:  http://www.livenation.com/event/1900474CFD303E9D?artistid=919365&majorcatid=10003&minorcatid=23

Green Apple Hair Party

Attention All Phoenix Area Fashionistas!

 

Mark your calendar, there’s a hair party coming up on Friday, September 21st that you do not want to miss.  My favorite salon is hosting a {free} event where you can learn how to get those perfect tousled waves while enjoying a glass of wine and hor d’oeuvres.  I don’t know about you, but this sounds like the perfect opportunity for a GNO (girl’s night out), so call up your friends and have them meet you at Green Apple Hair Lounge from 6:00-7:30 pm.  Please RSVP for this event at 623.580.9156, as space is limited.

As an added bonus, Green Apple is offering a very special Ties & Tutus special.  Are you ready for this?  All you have to do is “like” Green Apple Hair Lounge on Facebook by clicking here, then call and schedule an appointment to receive 20% off your next service.  (Be sure to mention Ties & Tutus sent you and that you’re a fan on FB.)  I already scheduled my appointment, will I see you there?

Baby and Kids Consignment Sale

Mark your calendar, the MOMS Club of Phoenix – Happy Valley is holding another consignment sale in September 7 & 8.  The best thing about this sale is that all proceeds benefit The Butterfly House (SWAN).  Not only will you score some major deals, you will be helping out a wonderful, local charity.  It’s a win-win!

AZDA Open Houses

One of the Businesses We Love, Arizona Dance Artistry is gearing up for their fall semester by holding two exciting open houses.

Children ages 5 and older can attend free trial classes, get fitted for shoes and dance wear and receive information on Nutcracker auditions from 10:00am – 1:30pm this Saturday, August 4th.

Children ages 2-6 can attend free trial classes, enjoy a treat in the “cupcake corner” and join in on the princess wand-making party from 10:00am – 1:30 pm next Saturday, August 11th.

As an added bonus for our loyal Ties & Tutus followers, use the code “Ties and Tutus” to receive $50 in dance wear* (black rhinestone leotard, pink tights and pink ballet shoes) for FREE (with enrollment and fully paid 9-week tuition by 8/11)!

For more information, visit AZDA at: www.arizonadanceartistry.com/

*limit 1 offer valid per family

Monday Morning Challenge

Well, it’s been a great, long weekend but we’re back in the swing of things over here at Ties & Tutus.  Are you?  Today’s challenge is a simple one.  I know we are all in vacation or relaxation mode, so don’t worry, we won’t ask too much of you just yet.  ;-)   This week’s challenge is to leave a note or special treat for your mail carrier.  I have to admit, our mail lady came to the door to have me sign for a package last week and I felt horrible when she left because it was 110 degrees outside and she’s pounding the pavement with a sack of mail.  I imagine it’s a thankless job, so I scribbled a little note and left it in our mailbox for her just to let her know I appreciate what she does. I have no idea what she thought when she read it, but sometimes it’s the little things that go a long way.