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/
Sesame Street Live is Coming to Phoenix
October 11, 2012 by Leave a Comment
Got a Wannabe Super Hero At Home?
October 1, 2012 by Leave a Comment
Then you must attend the Super Hero Cape Craft Workshop! Pottery Barn Kids is hosting a workshop where kids can create their own Super Hero Capes! Either a perfect addition to a Halloween costume, or just for around the house for dress-up, this is sure to be a crowd pleaser! The workshop is going to be held at the PBK at the Scottsdale Fashion Square Mall on Sunday, October 21st at 12:00 & 1:00pm. Click here for more info on all the Super Hero Action!
Wildlife World Zoo & Aquarium
September 30, 2012 by Leave a Comment
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.
Fun Find Friday – Sea Life Aquarium
June 22, 2012 by Leave a Comment
Have you been to the Sea Life Aquarium inside Arizona Mills lately? It is a wonderful way to entertain the kids, learn about sea life (appropriately named, eh?) and escape the summer heat. The aquarium houses over 5,000 creatures in 30 displays, including a 360 degree tunnel with sharks, rays and the Ziva, the aquarium’s famous rescued sea turtle. They also offer a hands-on center where you can hold a crab or touch a starfish. Pretty cool, huh? Well, I’m just getting started because today I was lucky enough to get a VIP behind-the-scenes tour, which they are opening to the public on Friday, June 29th. Tours will be held five times each day at 11:00, 12:00, 1:00, 2:00 and 3:o0. During this tour you and your gang will learn how the team cares for the 5,000 creatures, how they make ocean water in the desert, visit the laboratory, animal care and kitchen areas as well as experience hands-on learning and interactive fun. I have got to tell you, before today I hadn’t been out to the aquarium but WOW, my son loved it and we will definitely be going back very soon. Don’t live in the Valley? Don’t fret, there are Sea Life Aquariums all throughout the United States. Visit www.sealifeus.com to find an aquarium near you. Here are a few pictures from our adventure today.
Grady’s 1st Birthday Party
May 22, 2012 by Leave a Comment
Well, after some serious denial, I am ready to admit that my baby boy is officially one. His birthday was nearly a week ago, but I just wasn’t ready to come to terms with the fact that he’s a toddler. It feels like just yesterday that I found out I was pregnant, sniff sniff! After an amazing day with our little family on Friday, we kicked it into high gear and celebrated his pirate party (arrrrrg…) with our closest family and friends on Saturday. I have to show off my favorite part of the party, the dessert table. A GREAT BIG THANK YOU to Cuteology Cakes for creating the most amazing dessert bar imaginable. Not only did it look adorable, every single thing was delicious. And yes, I personally tasted each and every item. Thanks for the addition to my love handles, Cutology Cakes (click here to view their website and tell them Ties & Tutus sent ya)! =)
Happy Birthday Grady: Dessert bar from Cuteology Cakes
The CUTEST smash cake in history.
Mini red velvet cupcakes with gold coins - http://www.cuteologyshop.com/
Chocolate covered Oreos, ummm...to.die.for!
Chocolate dipped pretzels, yummy!
Push Cakes - like the old school Flintstone push pop ice cream, but filled with the most delicious cake and frosting. The kids LOVED these!
Cake balls topped with chocolate pirate hats. Perfection.
If you are in the Phoenix area and looking for desserts for any occasion or party, give Cuteology Cakes a call. I promise you, you, your guests and your tummy will love it.
Celebrate Earth Day
April 19, 2012 by Leave a Comment
This Sunday is the 42nd annual Earth Day! Although for us Phoenicians it might not be the best day to get out and plant a tree (it’s going to be over 100 degrees) there are still plenty of fun and Earth friendly things to do inside! Every member of the house can plant their own potted plant, kids can make “Recycle Monsters” out of boxes, jugs and cartons, or, if your family hasn’t yet, start a recycling bin for the home. If all of these sound like a bit too much work, you can even acknowledge Earth Day from the couch! Rent one of the “Earth” documentaries and I guarantee every member of the house will be glued to the screen and learning something too! Of course if you are willing to brave the heat there are plenty of outside activities that are family friendly that can teach kids to not only appreciate the world they live in on Earth Day, but everyday! Below is a great list of various links that have some awesome ideas for adults and kids to do to celebrate Earth Day 2012!
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/04/19/earth-day-activities-for-kids_n_1435718.html
McDowell Mountain Music Festival
April 1, 2012 by Leave a Comment
For it’s ninth year running the McDowell Mountain Music Festival is back in the valley! If you haven’t been to this classic music festival, this year, mark it on your calendars! This year the festival is running April 13th – 15th and is sure to be a blast! The festival is a classic set-up, all in the grass, so bring your blankets, your lawn chairs and camp out for the day and enjoy some great live music, beautiful Arizona weather and some quality food. But what makes the event even better – 100% of the proceeds from the festival are donated to the Phoenix Children’s Hospital and Ear Candy, which promotes music education to youth. So not only are you getting out of the house and having fun, you are donating to a great cause! And don’t worry, kiddos are welcome, there is a Kid Zone available for youngsters to enjoy! For more details about the Kid Zone, band line-up and more click here!
Fun Find Friday – April Fool’s Day
March 30, 2012 by Leave a Comment
In honor of the year’s silliest day, I’ve made a list of April Fool’s jokes that are sure to make your kids laugh.
- Unscrew the cap on your faucet and place one or more Crayola Color Bath Dropz in before replacing the cap.
- Serve their breakfast cereal in mixing bowls and eat with serving spoons.
- Turn your house upside down the night before – picture frames, baskets, toys, small appliances or even furniture are all fun ideas.
- Tape the handle on the kitchen sink sprayer down. This is a classic April Fool’s joke that never gets old.
- Place a glob of Vaseline on the bottom of the door handle so slippery hands can’t open the door.
- Buy realistic looking bugs or critters and place them inside your child’s sandwich, yogurt or other snacks.
- Place a few drops of food coloring in your child’s glass of milk.
- Serve meals backwards for the day starting with dessert in the morning breakfast in the evening.
- Sprinkle a little bit of salt on your child’s toothbrush the night before.
- Place glitter or confetti on top of fan blades and watch it scatter when your child turns the fan on.
What are some of your favorite April Fool’s jokes?
Spring Training
March 5, 2012 by Leave a Comment
It is officially my favorite month of the year to be a Phoenician — March. Thousands of people travel from all over the country and world to visit Phoenix this time of year, but we are spoiled rotten and get to enjoy the beauties of the city each and every day. One of the most popular things going on in the Valley in March is SPRING TRAINING. I like baseball and all, but I’m by no means a die-hard fan. That being said, I {love} me some Spring Training. What’s better than sunshine, baseball, beer, family and friends? There are games all over the city so break out the sunscreen and enjoy a game…or two! Click here for more information.
Happy Birthday Dr. Seuss!
March 2, 2012 by Leave a Comment
In honor of Dr. Seuss’ March 2nd birthday, I’ve come up with a Top 10 list of my favorite Seuss quotes. Here we go…
10. I meant what I said, and I said what I meant. An elephant’s faithful one hundred percent.
9. From there to here, from here to there. Funny things are everywhere.
8. Think left and think right and think low and think high. Oh, the think you can think up if only you try!
7. Unless someone like you cares a whole awful lot, nothing is going to get better. It’s not.
6. You’re in pretty good shape for the shape you are in.
5. You’re off to Great Places! Today is your day! Your mountain is waiting, so . . . get on your way!
4. You have brains in your head. You have feet in your shoes. You can steer yourself any direction you choose. You’re on your own. And you know what you know. And YOU are the one who’ll decide where to go..
3. A person’s a person, no matter how small.
2. The more that you read, the more things you will know. The more that you learn, the more places you’ll go!
1. Today you are you. That is truer than true. There is no one alive who is you-er than you.
