Wedding Vacation Day 5 – Clark’s Trading Post
Our morning started off with a breakfast of champions – flapjacks! We ate at Flapjack’s Pancake House (actually we ate there a few times!) The food was amazing and I loved the fact they used local maple syrup (“from a tree 10 miles from here” is what the server told us!) and they also use local, cage free eggs! Seriously, amazing stuff is made there!
We almost didn’t stop at Clark’s Trading Post, but at the recommendation of others we did and I’m so glad. We had a blast! Tickets were $19 and included everything! So if you are looking for a good, affordable family trip this is it!! (The only thing not included was the segway tours.)
We started off on the train ride and rode into the Wolf Man’s territory. The story goes that Wolf Man was an old miner who was searching for Unobtainium. He’s been searching for a long time! He was worried that people on the trains were coming to find his precious Unobtainium so he tries to scare off the folks on the train.
The train stops to listen to Wolf Man and you see his home, his mine and his traps. He speeds along side of the train in his car.
On the way back, we are told if you squint one eye and point at him and yell “Scram you old Goat!” it really gets him going. That was all Josh needed to hear! He thought that the Wolf Man was really awesome.
After our train ride we saw the bear show. I’m bummed my photos didn’t come out well! Who knew that bears love ice cream?!? The bears did a great job as they played basketball, rode scooters and did other fun tricks!
Clark’s Trading Post is like a museum! They have a collection of just about everything old and neat. We wandered around looking at all of the neat things making our way over to the water bumper boats. Josh, Andy and I all got in our own boats. Andy and I found out quickly why we were the only adults in boats! It must be some kind of kid code because the second we got in all the kids stopped squirting each other and came after us! I’m not sure if it’s because we sit up higher than the kids do so we are easier to hit or if it was because we had a small army after us but we were more soaked than all the kids combined! We didn’t last long, but Josh stayed in forever! I’m pretty sure he would have stayed all day if we would have let him. (Water Bumper Boats are now on his Christmas list. Thanks Clark’s Trading Post!)
Wedding Vacation Day 4 – Loon Mountain – And My Proud Mommy Moment
One of my favorite days of our wedding vacation (other than the actual wedding of course!) was the day that we spent at Loon Mountain. We had Super Adventure Passes and spent the entire day exploring everything they had to offer!
We started off our morning with mountain biking. The staff really knows their stuff and picked out our perfect bikes and got us set with directions. Andy and I haven’t ridden bikes in years and it was Josh’s first time on a mountain bike (all those gears!) so we chose for the easy route – 5 miles – and headed out. It was a fairly easy ride – as easy as you can get in the mountains! I was really proud of Josh for how awesome he did on the ride!
After our bike ride we wanted to rest for a minute so this was the perfect time for the gondola ride!
We rode it all the way to the top of the mountain.
The views were amazing! But make sure you wear bug spray! We got eaten alive by black flies once we reached the top of the mountain! Once you are at the top there are trails and caves to explore, a restaurant and a shop filled with local artists’ creations.
Once we were headed back down the mountain Josh got set up for the bungee trampoline. If you know Josh then you know this is right up his alley! He loves to bounce!
The last thing we did for the day was zip lining. None of us had ever been before and Loon Mountain was the perfect place for us to start. It’s perfect for beginners to learn and get some confidence on. Everyone got suited up and headed to the top.
The staff was amazing! Josh is afraid of heights and was really nervous. They talked to him, showed him all of the parts of the ropes and explained how they all worked. They were so nice and helpful and am we are so grateful! After they showed him how everything worked he decided to go for it! Proud mom moment! J Once he did it once he loved it. He even got brave and let go to wave! For the rest of our trip he kept talking about how he went zip lining! He was definitely proud of himself!
Loon Mountain was so much fun and the perfect place to spend our day. And make sure you plan on spending your whole day there! There is so much to do! I love the fact that everything is covered under the one price for the Adventure Pass! If you are ever in New Hampshire you need to stop by!
Make sure to follow Loon Mountain on Facebook or Twitter.
Disclosure: We received Super Adventure Passes in exchange for a review. All thoughts are 100% mine. We had the most amazing time, made some wonderful memories and will definitely be going back next time we visit New Hampshire.
Back to School Shopping: Save Big and Get FREE Kid’s Clothing!
Can you believe that it is time to start getting ready for back to school already? Josh starts in 4 weeks! Where did summer go??
thredUP is one of my favorite places to shop for clothes for kids (and myself! They have women’s clothing too!) The prices are great and everything I’ve ever received has been perfect. thredUP is an online clothing store that sells new and almost new brand name clothing. Prices start at only $2.99! Plus, new members get a $10 credit on their first order – that means FREE CLOTHES!!! Shipping is only $2.99 for the first item and $0.99 for each item after (or free on orders over $50). Their clothes are all carefully inspected and in like new condition.
Here are a few outfits I put together that would just require basics that are probably in your child’s closet already! (All outfits shown are in a size 5 so if that’s the size you are looking for I’ve got you covered! 🙂 thredUP goes up to size 20 in kids! And yes, they have boys clothes too!)
The outfit above is all from Gymboree and retails for $152! WOW!
Navy sweater cardigan $2.99
Red Sweater Vest $7.49
New with tags red t-shirt with navy ribbon $10.49
Red Cardigan $2.99
New with Tags Navy Cords $9.49
Total: $33.45
Use $10.00 New Member Credit
Final price: $23.45 (plus shipping)
Here are some more Gymboree finds! (I searched in the size I needed, the brand I wanted and then sorted by price lowest first)
Sweater Cardigan $2.99
Flower Tank top $2.99
Total: $5.98 plus $3.98 shipping
Use New Member $10 credit
Final price: BOTH FREE!!! And the ship for FREE!!! The retail price is $60!
This Gymboree set retails for $59, but you can get them both for FREE if this is your first order on thredUP!
Snowflake Cardigan $2.99
Snow Cute long sleeve t-shirt $2.99
Total: $5.98 plus $3.98 shipping
Use New Member $10 credit
Final price: BOTH FREE!!! And the ship for FREE!!!
Plus, you can clean out your child’s old clothes and request a thredUP bag. Ship them to thredUP (shipping is FREE) and get paid cash!
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Celebrate Autism Awareness Month & Giveaway!!
Celebrate Autism Awareness Month & Giveaway
April is National Autism Awareness Month. Freebies 4 Real and a few other bloggers have teamed together to celebrate Autism Awareness with a few facts and a giveaway.
Here is Char to tell you about the giveaway!
The Centers fora Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) identifies that 1 in 88 children in the United States are on the Autism Spectrum. This has been a significant decrease over the last 40 years. Many studies also show that Autism Spectrum Disorder is four to five times more prevalent in boys than in girls. It affect approximately 2 million people in the United States and millions more worldwide. There is no definite answer but lots of research is being done to determine what causes this disorder.
Having a child with Autism I can’t stress how important it is to be aware of the signs! I’m so glad that we took notice of some signs (like not making eye contact and delay in speech) and talked to our pediatrician about them. Our pediatrician was able to get us enrolled in First Steps which came to our home (for free) for speech therapy and occupational therapy. Having that early start has helped my son so much! We worked with a great group of therapists!!
There are also many wonderful people who care for individuals with ASD. There are parents such as myself, grandparents, teachers, therapists, doctors, daycare providers, caregivers, and other family members. Though at times it may be strenuous the joy of seeing individuals with Autism progress is very rewarding. They make parents such as my husband and I extremely proud. My family and I wanted to do something special for those individuals. One lucky fan will with a prize pack which include a mug, t-shirt, necklace, and license plate holder. Please share with other you may know and enter below.
Lots of FREE Redbox Codes
We are big redbox fans at our house. We use them as a reward for jobs well done, the work week being over and everything in between. Plus I love that we can rent games out on them as well. But my favorite reason why we love redbox is because we get them for free!! There are so many codes out there that we never pay for our rentals!
You can check out the list below but I also recommend that you sign up for the text alerts. They send you free rental codes each month! You can sign up (for free) by texting SIGNUP to 727272. That’s it!
Here is a list of more codes!
FREE Redbox Codes:
- Redbox Codes:
- Free Rental Code: DVDONME (ongoing)
- Free Redbox Code: BREAKROOM (ongoing)
- Redbox promo code: REDBOX (new customers only)
- Free Redbox Code: WALGREENS (ongoing) – only at Walgreen’s locations
- Other Redbox Codes: (older codes but some people still have luck with some)
- Redbox Codes: DWTFREE4
- Free Rental Code: DVDONUS (ongoing)
- Free Redbox Code: RENTONME (ongoing)
- Free Rental Code: MOVIETIME (ongoing)
- Free Rental Code: REDBOXHEB (expiration unknown) – only at HEB
- Free Rental Code: DVDATWEG (expiration unknown) – only at Wegman’s
- Free Rental Code: DVDKROG (expiration unknown) – only at Kroger locations
- Free Rental Code: DVDATKROGER (expiration unknown) – only at Kroger locations
- Free Redbox Code: DRIVEIN (expiration unknown) – only at Sonic locations
- Free Rental Code: DVDATSONI (expiration unknown) – only at Sonic locations
- Rental Coupon Code: DVDATWAG (expiration unknown) – only at Walgreen’s locations
- Free Rental Codes: JINGLE
Thanks Coupon Dad!
Headbands of Hope
If you know of someone who loves wearing headbands I can’t encourage you enough to order through Headbands of Hope! I got to meet Jessica a few months ago and her organization is amazing! Not only does she have gorgeous headbands – but for every headband sold another one is donated to a girl with cancer, plus $1 to St. Baldrick’s Foundation to help find a cure.
Why headbands?
“Many girls fighting childhood cancer lose their hair during their rigorous chemotherapy treatments. Headbands are the perfect way for these girls to keep their feminine identity and have a constant reminder that they’re not alone.
For girls and women everywhere, their hair is a part of their feminine identity. Wigs can be uncomfortable and unappealing, especially to younger girls.
So why not wear a beautiful, fun, and comfortable headband instead?
Headbands of Hope provides a movement to spread hope in all girls and fight in the battle against childhood cancer, one headband at a time. ” – Headbands of Hope
I think these would make a wonderful gift – a beautiful headband with a little note tucked with it saying that a little girl also received this wonderful gift! Jessica’s story is so inspiring. The impact she has made on so many lives is amazing! She helps girls remember that they are beautiful and that cancer can’t take that away from them!
You find out more about Headbands of Hope – and purchase a headband – at their website here.
And make sure to like them on Facebook and share them on Pinterest to help everyone learn about Headbands of Hope!
Get Inspired: Birds of Hope
Our Florida trip…
