LaserCraze Becomes Xtreme Craze in Woburn

Recently I got to experience some serious fun at XtremeCraze in Woburn, MA. You may know them as LaserCraze but after a major renovation they will now be known as XtremeCraze!

I got to experience their new laser tag game with a group of bloggers and we had a blast! This game is great for kids 7 and up for a family night out, or with a corporate group! It would also be a super fun Girls Night Out and Dad would love it for Father's Day! Learn more here about planning special events.

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The laser tag arena is awesome with two levels of play area. The arena is 22,000 square feet of play!

If you have never played, don't worry it is easy to learn. You start by entering through these doors in to the briefing room where they show you a short video going over the game play and the rules of the game. You will also be broken up in to a Red and Blue team.

Once you are briefed you go in to suit up. Go to your number vest and put it on and now you are ready to play!

The new upgraded LASERTRON arena and gaming system offers the world's best indoor laser tag experience. One upgrade allows you to hold down the trigger for three seconds and a display pops up with different modes you can enter in to. I personally like the rapid fire play especially when at the other teams base to score the most points. Here you can read about all the C.H.I.P.S (Competitive Human Interactive Player Software) Power-Ups Modes.

There is also spy mode or freeze-ray action. When you have been targeted too many times though you may need to head back to one of two rechargers to continue play.

Don't worry though you will be back up and running quickly. You play 4 five minute rounds and after each of the rounds you return to the recharger to see your scores from the previous round.

So cool inside the arena!

Here is some video in the game.

We had such a great time playing! But there is so much more in the complex.

There is also the Adrenaline Zone for some bouncing fun. When we visited four years ago this was a big hit with the kids! These have been upgraded since that visit too.

Here you can see some of the inflatables.

Plus there is an arcade with lots of fun games.

Trade in your tickets for great prizes.

They also have a Craze Café. The owner Greg Hughes explained to us that they have a limited menu to make sure they provide the best product they can. 

They focus on pizza and we got to sample it and it was really good.

Hughes Entertainment also has a location in Westborough at 166 Milk Street which also has an escape room.

What a ton of fun for the whole family!

Best of all the kids are tired when they are done!

Check them out online:  

https://www.xtremecraze.us/

Facebook: 

https://www.facebook.com/lasercrazewoburn/

Disclosure:  I was given lunch and laser tag in addition to passes for my family to play Laser Tag.  No other compensation was received and all opinions are my own.

3/24/17: Jenny Craig Progress

Disclosure:  I was given a 50% discount on my food for review purposes.  No other compensation was received and all opinions are my own.
I have been on Jenny Craig since mid-November and I am so happy to report that I am now down 41 pounds!*  I am finally feeling more like myself.  This picture may not seem like a big deal but to me it was the first picture that I had posted to social media of myself in a long time.

This was a huge step for me as I was so unhappy with how I looked for so long I wouldn't post any pictures of me.  I was so excited to let my husband know yesterday that a shirt he bought me for Christmas now fit!  I recently also started buying some new clothes and realized I went down two sizes in shirts and three sizes in pants!*

 When I went to my doctor she was so happy to see my progress.  This program is so easy for me to stay on.  Amazingly every week since November I have had a loss in my weight.  Some of my favorites foods are the cinnamon rolls, and Cheesy Chicken and Potatoes are really yummy.  There are even options for breakfast that are bars and easy to take on the go.

Check out all of their food here.  

The Cookies and Cream cake is so good too!

I also have added workouts in to my weekly routine which is helping me in my journey.  I have been doing interval training on the treadmill and trying to increase my steps.  Right now they have a promotion going on to lose 17 pounds or get 12 weeks of Jenny Craig for $17!  Also if you refer friends you get $25 off food.  Feel free to mention my name Gilda A. if you join.  There are several Membership Options, here you can shop plans.  There is even a monthly option.  You can learn how it works here.

I will keep updating you on my journey to a new more confident Gilda.  
Do you have a little or a lot to lose?  Try them out!

Like them on Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/jennycraig

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*Note:  Results not typical.  Members following the Jenny Craig program, on average, lose 1-2 lbs. per week.  I received promotional consideration.

2/20/17: Reclaiming Me With Jenny Craig

About a year ago I wasn't feeling myself.  I was tired and my weight seemed to be climbing and climbing even though I wasn't eating more.  I had a blood test and was diagnosed with Hashimoto's Disease Hypothyroidism.  Finally I had an explanation for my weight gain but what was I going to do about it?  It took a while to get my medicine figured out but once my TSH was normal I decided it was time to go back to Jenny Craig.

I am happy to report after 3 months back on the program I am down 35 pounds!*  Each week I have been steadily going down.  Plus I have the support of my consultant in center who discusses my challenges and successes with me.  My Endocrinologist was so happy to see my progress.  I feel better, my clothes look better and I am gaining confidence day by day.

The program is really easy to follow with pre-packaged meals that are easy for me to heat up.  You select a breakfast, lunch, dinner and a snack.  Some of my favorites are the blueberry pancakes.

The Cheesy Chicken and Potatoes is really yummy.

I love to try and match my meal to what I am feeding the family.  My kids love tacos so I can eat the same with my Chicken Street Tacos.

Who doesn't love being able to eat a cupcake?

Their Anytime Bars are great to have on the go, make you feel full and taste great!

Check out all of their food here.  I also have added workouts in to my weekly routine which is helping me in my journey.  Right now they have a promotion going on to lose 17 pounds or get 12 weeks of Jenny Craig for $17!  Also if you refer friends you get $25 off food.  Feel free to mention my name Gilda A. if you join.

There are several Membership Options, here you can shop plans.  There is even a monthly option.  You can learn how it works here.

I will let you follow me along on my journey to a new more confident Gilda.  Do you have a little or a lot to lose?  Try them out!

Like them on Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/jennycraig

Follow them on Twitter:  @jennycraig

Follow them on Pinterest:  http://www.pinterest.com/jennycraiginc/

Disclosure:  I was given a 50% discount on my food for review purposes.  No other compensation was received and all opinions are my own.

*Note:  Results not typical.  Members following the Jenny Craig program, on average, lose 1-2 lbs. per week.  I received promotional consideration.

7/17/15: Fun Day Trips for Families in New England

I am always asked where to go with kids.  My blog has tons of cool places to go but here is a wrap up of fun day trips in New England for families.  All places link to review posts with more details.  Always check your local library for discounts on attractions.

Amusement Parks:

Six Flags New England in Agawam, MA: Awesome amusement park and water park.

Story Land in Glen NH:  This is a prefect Amusement Park for little ones to enjoy!  We have gone 7 years in a row.

Canobie Lake Park in Salem NH:  Another Amusement park that has expanded quite a bit since I was a kid.  I love it here and we go every year.

Santa's Village in Jefferson, NH:  I love this amusement park.  Christmas in summer!  You can visit Santa and even pet and feed reindeer!

York's Wild Kingdom in Maine:  A combo Zoo and Amusement Park, plus a lovely Beach within walking distance!

Train:

Conway Scenic Railroad in North Conway, NH: We love going on this train ride every year.

Edaville USA in Carver, MA: A fun combination of amusement park and train ride.  Plus they will be opening a Thomas Land!

Cape Cod Central Railroad in Hyannis, MA: A Coastal Scenic Railroad tour!

Museums:

Discovery Museum Acton in Acton, MA: Great Science and Children's Museum.

 

Boston Children's Museum in Boston, MA:  So much fun to explore and learn.

Boston Tea Party Ships and Museum in Boston, MA:  Travel back in time and learn about this faithful night in Boston history and participate in it.

Ecotarium in Worcester, MA:  Learning and fun wrapped all in to one.

McAuliffe-Shepard Discovery Center in Concord, NH:  Small but wonderful museum on Space Flight complete with interactive exhibits.

The Hall at Patriot Place in Foxboro, MA:  Learn about the history of the New England Patriots football team.

Heritage Museums and Gardens in Sandwich, MA:  Explore beautiful gardens, antique cars, carousel, and Hidden Hollow play area.

Animals:

Davis Farmland in Sterling, MA:  We LOVE this place!  Tons of animals and water play, what is not to like?

Stone Zoo in Stoneham, MA: Love this Zoo.  We go during the summer, and for Halloween and the holidays when they have lights.

Franklin Park Zoo in Boston, MA:  A great Zoo.  Zoo Keeper was filmed there.

Southwick's Zoo in Medon, MA:  Another one of our favorite Zoos to go to. 

Roger Williams Zoo in Providence, RI:  Awesome zoo which has a Farmyard and lots of cool animals.

 

New England Aquarium in Boston, MA:  So much fun, been going there since I was a kid and a beautiful area to walk around.

Mystic Aquarium in Mystic, CT:  Beautiful aquarium with lots to do and see including a Titanic Exhibit, 4D movie, birds, and lots of aquatic life.

The Butterfly Place in Westford, MA: The kids loved it.  You can walk around with butterflies everywhere.

Clark's Trading Post in Lincoln, NH:  Shows, train ride, museum and other attractions.

Boat Ride:

Schooner Adirondack in Boston, MA: Lovely boat ride in Boston.

Fun Places to Play!:

The Adventure Park at Heritage Museums and Gardens in Sandwich, MA:  Climb ropes courses and zip line in this fun adventure park.

Whydah Museum in West Yarmouth, MA: Explore the history of the Whydah boat and find pirate treasure.

Merrimack Valley Pavilion (MVP) in Tewksbury, MA: Fun including laser tag, ropes course and mini golf

Altitude Trampoline Park in Billerica, MA:  Fun place to get some energy out and jump, climb, and play dodge ball.

Jump on In in Woburn, MA:  Inflatables and tons of fun.

Dave and Buster's in Woburn, MA:  Arcade games and great food.

Chuck E' Cheeses Multiple locations:  Fun arcade games and food.  Great family fun.

Polar Caves Park in Rumney, NH: Climb through really cool caves.

K1 Speed in Wilmington, MA:  Race on a children's course or adult course.

Water Parks:

Water Country in Portsmouth, NH: Wonderful water park.

Fun and Learning:

Plimoth Plantation in Plymouth, MA: A great place to learn and have a fun time.

Mayflower II in Plymouth, MA: A great place to learn and have a fun time.  Do on the same day as Plimoth Plantation.

US Constitution in Boston, MA: Awesome tour and museum.

 I am sure I have more so feel free to use the search box at the top left hand corner of my blog to look for any other attractions you are interested in.  Comment below with any other places you think I should check out.