Win 4 Tickets to King Richard's Faire

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It is that time again, time to escape reality at King Richard's Faire in Carver, MA! I am giving away four tickets for my lucky subjects. We have been going for years and love it. The Faire runs weekends and Monday holidays through October 19th. The winning tickets are for your choice of date. Enter below!

More about the faire:

King Richard’s Faire has exciting rides, games in an 80-acre wooded site in Carver ,MA! There are great shows on eight stages, tigers and even fire eaters! You’ll be dazzled by acrobats, aerialists, and jugglers!

Plus there is great shopping and excellent food!

So many talented artisans from near and far. Lauren wearing this beautiful piece.

Check out lots of great acts throughout. I highly suggest checking out the schedule posted here. 

I personally love the knights jousting on horseback.

  Check their website for more information:
https://kingrichardsfaire.net/

The Faire is located at 5 Pine Street in Carver, Mass. 02330 Visit King Richard’s Faire on Facebook:  http://www.facebook.com/TheKingRichardsFaire

So don't get locked out of the best escape from reality!  Win tickets now!  Enter below!

Disclosure:  I received a set of four tickets for giveaway and also a family pack of four tickets in exchange for review.  No other compensation was received and all opinions are my own.

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Win 4 Tickets to a Boston Whale Watch

I am always on the lookout for fun activities for the whole family. I have an awesome one and as my follower you have a chance to win! I am giving away 4 tickets to New England Aquarium Whale Watch in partnership with Boston Harbor City Cruises. Read on to learn more and enter the giveaway. 

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More about the Whale Watch:

The New England Aquarium Whale Watch in partnership with Boston Harbor City Cruises (BHCC) will kick off another season of cruises beginning May 16, 2024, giving guests an up-close experience with whales and ocean life off the coast of Massachusetts. New England Aquarium naturalists serve as guides onboard the whale watch cruises as passengers see the wildlife in Stellwagen Bank Marine Sanctuary, a feeding ground for many whale, dolphin, and bird species. Passengers have the opportunity to learn about these marine animals and their behaviors from the naturalists who set sail daily. "The start of whale watching season is our favorite time of year here at BHCC,” said Bob Lawler, BHCC’s General Manager and Regional Vice President. “Together with the New England Aquarium, we're thrilled to continue to provide the unique opportunity for Boston-area residents and visitors to see and learn about whales in their natural habitat. Each year, we welcome thousands of passengers aboard for an experience they'll never forget, and we look forward to another spectacular season ahead. Out of a shared goal to protect the critically endangered North Atlantic right whales, long-time partners BHCC and the Aquarium delayed the start of the New England Aquarium Whale Watch until the right whales had migrated north out of Cape Cod Bay.” “At the New England Aquarium, we aim to inspire everyone to form a deeper connection to the ocean and take action to protect it. Education is at the core of our mission, and these whale watches provide a wonderful opportunity to experience the wonders of our blue planet firsthand,” said New England Aquarium President and CEO Vikki N. Spruill. 

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Departing from Boston’s Central Wharf, the whale watches run three to four hours on highspeed catamarans with outdoor viewing decks and indoor spaces with large windows. A full bar is available onboard along with light snacks for purchase. BHCC has also taken steps toward reducing single-use plastics onboard whale watch vessels, including the removal of plastic water bottles. Backed with 7 years of experience at BHCC and a degree in Marine Biology, Linnea Mayfield starts the 2024 season in her new role as Head Naturalist. "I'm super excited to get back out to Stellwagen Bank and see familiar flukes," she reports. "Each year, one of my favorite questions is how much do whales eat? My answer always gets wows because it's 1 million calories a day! That's the equivalent of a human eating 16 Oreos a minute, every minute, 24 hours a day!" 

BHCC will be running multiple whale watch cruises a day. To see the schedule and learn more, visit the New England Aquarium Whale Watch on CityExperiences.com: New England Aquarium Whale Watch in Partnership with Boston Harbor City Cruises

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You may pick any day or time except July 4th.

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Giveaway Rudolph The Red-Nosed Reindeer: The Musical Boston

 

Rudolph The Red-Nosed Reindeer: The Musical is coming to Boston and I am giving away 4 tickets to one of my lucky readers. Read on to win tickets to the show on Friday, November 24, 2023 at 7:00PM ET at the Boch Center Shubert Theatre. Don't miss this show that will be here from November 24-26th.

What a great way to kick off the holiday season!

About Rudolph The Red-Nosed Reindeer: The Musical

It’s an adventure that teaches us that what makes you different can be what makes you special. Don’t miss this wonderful holiday tradition that speaks to the misfit in all of us. 

Come see all of your favorite characters from the special including Santa and Mrs. Claus, Hermey the Elf, Bumble the Abominable Snow Monster, Clarice, Yukon Cornelius and, of course, Rudolph, as they come to life in RUDOLPH THE RED-NOSED REINDEER: THE MUSICAL. 

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Disclosure: I was provided with tickets for my family and for giveaway for promotional purposes. No other compensation was received, and as always all of my opinions are my own. 

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Win Tickets to Paddington Gets in a Jam at the Hanover Theatre

I am so excited to give my readers another awesome giveaway. This time it is for 4 tickets to Paddington Gets in a Jam on March 10th at the Hanover Theatre. Who doesn't love an adorable bear who keeps marmalade sandwiches in his hat?

More about the show:

Watch Paddington, the famous, accident prone bear, as he takes to the stage in this fun filled comedy. Paddington is making his favorite marmalade jam with the help of the Brown’s housekeeper Mrs. Bird, but they run out of sugar, so Paddington heads next door to borrow some from Mr. Curry. The usually grumpy Mr. Curry is even more short tempered than ever as he prepares for a visit from his great aunt who is a stickler for tidiness. Paddington, feeling sorry for Mr. Curry, volunteers to help him with his chores. Unfortunately for Paddington his good intentions end up leading to chaos, as one by one each of his jobs starts to have an unexpected outcome! Will Paddington be able to fix everything before Mr. Curry and his great aunt arrive home? 

 For over 60 years, British-born writer Michael Bond has delighted children and families all over the world with his stories about Paddington, the bear from Darkest Peru, famous for his love of marmalade. Paddington is popular with both children and adults who feel a deep affection and warmth towards him. Charm and humor are the keys to the enduring love for the Paddington series. Paddington’s adventures have been adapted several times for television, with his debut onto the Big Screen in 2014. A further film, Paddington 2, followed in 2017 and a third film in the works. The movies were produced by StudioCanal, part of the international content and media group Vivendi. A new Paddington TV series, also from StudioCanal, launched on Nickelodeon in 2020. Run time is approximately 55 minutes. Tickets are $26, $36 and $75 depending on seat location. Contact the box office at 877.571.7469 for more information.

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Win 4 Tickets to Disney on Ice Frozen and Encanto

For my birthday this year I went with the family to Disney on Ice Find Your Hero! We had such a blast! It is truly a show for young and old. I am so excited to say I have a giveaway for 4 tickets to the February show on February 22 at 7 pm at the TD Garden. This show is Frozen & Encanto and looks like a blast!

We have been going to Disney on Ice since the kids were babies and they always love it. I used to love them dressing up to go to the show. The show is always awesome and you get to see all your favorite characters. Mickey Mouse is my favorite.

The Little Mermaid section was awesome.

Such talent! You see so much more beyond just skating.

Moana was so cool to see.

Lauren loves Rapunzel so the Tangled portion of the show was great.

The lanterns scene was so beautiful.

What an awesome show!

Now Disney on Ice Presents Frozen & Encanto is coming to Boston to the TD Garden from February 22 - 26, 2023! Read on to learn more about the show and enter to win 4 tickets to the show!

For the first time, Disney On Ice invites families to step inside the magical adventures of Walt Disney Animation Studios’ Frozen, the #1 Animated feature of all time, and Disney Animation’s Encanto, the 2022 Academy Award®, BAFTA®, and Golden Globe® Award winner for Best Animated Feature, as they come to life like never before. This adventure on ice transports fans into two of the most popular Disney films as audiences can sing-along to their favorite songs while embracing world-class ice skating, aerial acrobatics and more when it visits their hometown at . Audiences will see Anna, Elsa, Mirabel, and the Madrigal family live, as well as fan favorites Mickey Mouse, Minnie Mouse, Donald, Goofy, and many more. 

Narrating the captivating story of Frozen is Olaf, the lovable snowman who likes warm hugs and all things summer. 

Astounding ice-skating transports families to Arendelle to be a part of Anna’s adventure to find Elsa, whose icy powers unleashed an eternal winter. Kristoff and Sven take fans along as they encounter wintry conditions in a race to bring back summer. 

After a very Frozen adventure, audiences will journey to a vibrant town in the mountains of Colombia where they will meet the Madrigals, an extraordinary family who live in a magical casita in a wondrous, charmed place called an Encanto. 

Mirabel tells the tale of her amazing family and her journey to save the casita, her enchanted family home, alongside her sisters: Isabela, whose perfection radiates with her ability to make plants grow and flowers bloom with every step, and Luisa, with the gift of super strength that she uses to help her village move buildings and reroute rivers. 

For the first time live, fans can witness Tia Pepa, who can control the weather with her emotions; her husband Felix; their daughter Dolores, with her gift to hear; and Bruno, the mysterious and misunderstood Madrigal family member whose visions foretold the future. 

In the end, audiences will learn that everyone has their own gifts, magical or not, and being true to yourself and loving those around you is what makes you special. YOU are the magic! 

WHERE: TD Garden – 100 Legends Way, Boston, MA 02114 
WHEN: Wednesday, February 22 7:00pm Thursday, February 23 11:00am 3:00pm 7:00pm Friday, February 24 11:00am 3:00pm 7:00pm Saturday, February 25 11:00am 3:00pm 7:00pm Sunday, February 26 12:00pm 4:00pm

 TICKETS: www.disneyonice.com

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Disclosure: I was provided with tickets for my family to attend the show and 4 tickets to giveaway for promotional purposes. No other compensation was received and as always all opinions are my own.

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Win 4 Tickets to The Art of the Brick in Boston

The The Art of the Brick exhibit is coming to Boston and I am giving you a chance to win 4 tickets on the date of your choice! This looks really cool!

More about the exhibit:

THE ART OF THE BRICK— a captivating exhibition featuring intriguing works of art by renowned contemporary artist Nathan Sawaya—is set to return to Boston following sold-out crowds in Faneuil Hall in 2014, this time taking residency in Boston on Newbury Street on Friday, November 18, 2022 through Sunday, April 23, 2022. The critically acclaimed collection experienced a sold-out run of more than 80,000 visitors in Boston in 2014 and now a new show twice the size will make its East Coast Premiere this month on Newbury Street. 

The new exhibition will feature over 90 works of art made exclusively from one of the most recognizable toys in the world—the LEGO® brick. Presale access is now available and tickets go on sale to the general public on Monday, November 14. Tickets prices start at $28. For more information and to buy tickets, visit www.artofthebrick exhibit.com. 

Centrally located in the Back Bay area of Boston, the newly renovated Newbury Street location will introduce visitors to a reimagined museum-like experience, with breathtaking contemporary art at every turn. The collection features original pieces as well as re-imagined versions of some of the world's most famous art masterpieces made exclusively from LEGO bricks like Da Vinci's Mona Lisa and Van Gogh's Starry Night and as well as a gallery showcasing an innovative, multimedia collection of LEGO brick infused photography that Sawaya produced in collaboration with award-winning photographer Dean West. 

THE ART OF THE BRICK also includes fan favorite, Yellow, a sculpture of a man ripping his chest open with thousands of yellow LEGO bricks cascading from the cavity. In addition, visitors will be able to walk beside a 20-foot-long T-Rex dinosaur skeleton made out of bricks and come face-to-face with a giant LEGO skull. 

“This bespoke Boston art installation explores some new themes I’m excited to showcase, as well as highlighting some old favorites,” said artist Nathan Sawaya. “New England has always welcomed THE ART OF THE BRICK warmly and we are thrilled to be returning after almost a decade.” THE ART OF THE BRICK is the first major exhibition to use LEGO bricks as the sole art medium. Sawaya transforms LEGO bricks into tremendous and thought-provoking sculptures, elevating the toy to the realm of art. Sawaya’s ability to transform this common toy into something meaningful, his devotion to spatial perfection and the way he conceptualizes action, enables him to elevate what almost every child has played with into the status of contemporary art. Seen by more than 10 million people world-wide, THE ART OF THE BRICK has inspired creativity and wonder in fans of all ages in over 100 cities in 24 countries across 6 continents. CNN rated THE ART OF THE BRICK as one of the global “top ten must-see exhibitions,” PBS NewsHour hailed the artist, “Nathan Sawaya the Leonardo Da Vinci of LEGO Art,” and The New York Times proclaimed “…the playfulness is contagious.”

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Disclosure: I was provided with tickets and giveaway tickets to The Art of the Brick for promotional purposes. No other compensation was received and as always all opinions are my own.

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Giveaway: Win 4 Tickets to Peppa Pig

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I have another awesome giveaway! I am giving away 4 tickets to Peppa Pig Live! Peppa Pig’s Adventure at the Hanover Theatre in Worcester, MA on October 21st. The show, featuring the globally beloved character of Peppa Pig, will delight audiences.

More about the Show:

Round Room Live and Hasbro are thrilled to announce that Peppa Pig Live! Peppa Pig’s Adventure will bring the loveable, cheeky little piggy to live audiences across the United States, with a stop in Worcester, MA on October 21, 2022. Tickets for the live, family-friendly musical experience are on sale now! For tickets and additional information, please contact the box office at 877.571.SHOW (7469) or visit TheHanoverTheatre.org. 

Come join Peppa Pig on an exciting camping trip in the woods with George and her school friends, including Pedro Pony, Suzy Sheep and Gerald Giraffe. With lunchboxes packed and Daddy Pig driving the bus, Peppa and friends are excited about their outdoor adventures, full of singing, dancing, games and surprises. Little piggies everywhere will love this 60-minute live musical experience! “We can’t wait to bring this delightful and captivating show, featuring such beloved characters, to audiences across the country,” says Stephen Shaw, tour producer and co-president of Round Room Live. “We’re proud to offer the most engaging and memorable family experiences for live entertainment fans of all ages.” 

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Giveaway: 4 Tickets to Mean Girls at the Hanover Theatre

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Mean Girls is coming to the Hanover Theatre in Worcester MA and I am giving away 4 tickets to the show on October 11th!

More about the show:

Direct from Broadway, MEAN GIRLS is the hilarious hit musical from an award-winning creative team, including book writer Tina Fey (“30 Rock”), composer Jeff Richmond (“Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt”), lyricist Nell Benjamin (Legally Blonde) and director Casey Nicholaw (The Book of Mormon.) Cady Heron may have grown up on an African savanna, but nothing prepared her for the vicious ways of her strange new home: suburban Illinois. Soon, this naïve newbie falls prey to a trio of lionized frenemies led by the charming but ruthless Regina George. But when Cady devises a plan to end Regina’s reign, she learns the hard way that you can’t cross a Queen Bee without getting stung. 

 New York Magazine cheers, “MEAN GIRLS delivers with immense energy, a wicked sense of humor and joyful inside-jokery.” Audio Description services available at the Sunday matinee performance, 1 pm ASL available at the Sunday evening performance, 6:30 pm 

Tickets range $35 to $89 depending on seat location and performance. Please contact the box office at 877.571.SHOW (7469) for more information.

BROADWAY PACKAGES BACK TO SCHOOL SPECIAL! 

October 11-16 Tickets starting as low as $29 and front orchestra tickets as low as $49 with code: CADY *Tuesday and Wednesday performances only. Restrictions and handling fees may apply.

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Hawaii Vacation Top Places to Visit in Maui and the Big Island

We just got back from a wonderful vacation to Maui and the Big Island. I had been to Hawaii 22 years ago on our honeymoon but not to the Big Island before. I just thought I would provide some of the highlights of our trip. I will start off with Maui where we were 5 nights.

MAUI KA'ANAPALI BEACH CLUB

We decided to stay in the Ka'anapali area as it has a wonderful beach and many shops and things to do nearby.

We enjoyed the pool and beach area.

So pretty.

Pretty at the beach

We got to see a wonderful sunset our first night.

Picture perfect!

What a beautiful hotel

The lobby area.

FEAST AT LELE

On our second night we went to a luau. I did a lot of investigation and decided the Feast at Lele would be the best to go to as it had a served dinner, drinks all night, and different dances matching up with different areas including fire twirling. Being a fire twirler myself I was really looking forward to that.

It was lovely on the beach at sunset as we arrived.

Great performances and 5 course of food representing Hawaii, Tahiti, Aotearoa New Zealand, and Samoa. With a big finale of fire knife twirling!

The dancing was beautiful.

Gorgeous outfits and lots of quick changes.

I highly recommend going.

The food and drinks were awesome.

And the show was fantastic!

ROAD TO HANA

We then drove the road to Hana. We drove ourselves and opted not to do a tour company. We managed the whole road in a day and drove fully around instead of doubling back.

So many gorgeous spots to stop and wonderful views to see. We downloaded some information so we knew what to look for at different mile markers. We stopped and parked and explored.

This was at the Garden of Eden Arboretum.

There was a small fee to enter.

Beautiful

Beautiful waterfalls.

Gorgeous

Evan did the hike 3 miles at Haleakala State Park to get to this waterfall.

On the way back around. They recommended not driving this way but it really wasn't bad.

Loved seeing the cows.

AQUA ADVENTURES MOLOKINI AND TURTLE ARCH SNORKELING

We went on a boat to snorkel. This was definitely one of the highlights of the trip.

Here we all are.

Love the turtles.

So fun!

Molokini

Evan with the turtle.

Lauren and I with the turtle.

A definite must do!

FRONT STREET

A great place with restaurants and little stores. I love Dole Whip so we had to get one at Lappert's.

We Not on Front Street but keep an eye out for Manuaela Malasadas. Malasadas are a Portuguese fried dough but in Hawaii they make them in to donuts. So good!

You can get them plain or filled with yummy fillings.

JET SKI MAUI

We also did some jet skiing on Ka'anapali Beach. I booked this online and you just go to Whaler's Village and on the beach behind the shopping area look for the red and white umbrella.

They take you out by a small boat to where the jet skis are and you get 45 minutes to ride them.

The view from the jet ski area.

THE BIG ISLAND

GRAND NANILOA HOTEL HILO - A DOUBLETREE BY HILTO

We stated at the Grand Naniloa Hotel. It was the perfect location as it was close to Hawaii Volcanoes National Park which was the focus of our visit.

It was lovely.

There was even nightly entertainment and we were given drink coupons.

HAWAII VOLCANOES NATIONAL PARK

We were really excited to visit Hawaii Volcanoes National Park and spent the majority of two days there. The first day it was a bit misty and rained a bit but it was perfect for the longer hike along the crater.

One of the lovely overlooks. You can drive to a lot of the spots. Stopping at the visitor center first is key to get grounded and learn where to go. Also download the National Park Services app.

Crater hike - about 3 miles

We also drove along the Chain of Craters drive which took about an hour and ends at a lovely overlook at the water. You can do as little or as much as you want.

We went through the lava tube. This had just recently reopened.

Another overlook.

We did the one mile hike (which was very flat) at night to see the light of the eruption. This was a highlight of the trip also. Parking is limited at the closer parking lot so arrive early. We got there early to walk there before dark and get a good spot.

Bring a flashlight for the way back as it is very dark on the path.

PUNALULU BLACK SAND BEACH

We did this on one of the same days as Volcanoes National Park as it isn't far. It is one of the most famous black sand beaches with tons of turtles. A highlight for me.

Love this turtle!

So pretty but not great to go in the water.

Covering themselves with the sand.

Lovely!

RAINBOW FALLS

A beautiful waterfall right near the road and easy to get to. It was only 10 minutes from our hotel.

AKAKA FALLS

Another beautiful falls with a short .5 mile hike.

Beautiful flowers.

KONA

KAILUA TOWN

There was a kayak race going on.

MOUNTAIN THUNDER KONA COFFEE PLANTATION

We felt like we had to check out a Kona Coffee Plantation so on our last day we went to Mountain Thunder and took a free tour.

Of course we had to sample their coffee, so good!

They also had a self guided tour we took after the free tour.

The resident cat.

ULULANI'S HAWAIIN SHAVE ICE

At least 5 people told me we had to try it and it did not disappoint.

We had a blast on this vacation! Mahalo Hawaii!

Disclosure: The Feast at Lele gave me a media rate to attend. As always all opinions are my own.