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Win FREE tickets to Seussical, Jr.!

2012-02-23T11:46:10-06:00

Are you looking for a fun way to celebrate Dr. Seuss's birthday soon? We've listed a ton of fun crafts, snacks and other activities over on our Dr. Seuss Pinterest board. And, we've got the ultimate giveaway that will add to that fun!

We're giving away FIVE (yes, 5!) family 4-packs to this weekend's Seussical, Jr. CYT performance at YouthFront Auditorium in Shawnee Mission.

Winners will be able to choose from the following showtimes:

Friday, February 24th - 7:00 pm
Saturday, February 25th - 2:00 pm
Saturday, February 25th - 7:00 pm
Sunday, February 26th - 2:00 pm

Oak Park Mall to open new LEGO Store this Summer

2012-02-08T21:51:17-06:00

As if we all weren't thrilled enough with the news of the metro's soon-to-be-open LEGOLAND Discovery Center, Overland Park shopping mecca Oak Park Mall, has now confirmed that a brand new LEGO Store will be opening there this Summer.

The new retail store will bring about plenty of family fun in the way of store events, a variety of product offerings, and lots of hands-on fun for the little people in your lives. A few of the store's features will include: the “Pick-a-Brick Wall,” an area where people can hand-pick bricks in various sizes and colors; the “Living Room,” which will serve as a play area; and a “Brand Ribbon” that will span the circumference of the store, and will showcase the company history, fun facts and LEGO model displays. The 2,763-square-foot store is expected to open on the lower level between JCPenney and Dillard’s.

Get ready to be LEGO-fied, Kansas City! Are you excited? I know many little boys and girls will be!

Photo credit: LEGO.com

Get $10 of CASH, gift cards, or goods for $5!

2012-02-07T13:26:17-06:00

The folks at Groupon are running a deal this week for the Tango Card. You spend $5 and you get a $10 Tango Card. You take that Tango Card, and you can exchange it for a $10 gift card at premier retailers such as Amazon, Gap, Pottery Barn, SpaFinder, Target, Groupon and many more. OR, get this, you can exchange it for cash. So, spend $5 on Groupon, and get $10 in cash!

Deal runs through February 13 but it will likely sell out before then! Click here to get in on it!

Monster Jam + Phineas & Ferb in Kansas City + a Ticket Giveaway

2012-02-06T22:24:04-06:00

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UPDATE: Congratulations to our winners - Beth R. & Liz Wise!

This upcoming weekend is jam-packed with TONS of family fun making its way into the metro! First off, Disney's Phineas & Ferb: The Best LIVE Tour EVER! has added a 7 p.m. showtime on Saturday February 11, 2012 at the Independence Events Center, in Independence, Missouri.

The live performance is an interactive show that brings the ever-popular Disney characters to life using humor, song, dance and fun!

Independence Events Center is located at 19100 E. Valley View Parkway and they offer free parking and easy access off of I-70, HWY 40 and MO 291. Tickets for this show can be reserved online by clicking here. There are also discount tickets available still. SAVE $5 on regularly priced tickets when you click here to buy then type "FERB" into the box marked "Advance or Promotion Ticket Selection".

And, as if that weren't enough, Advance Auto Parts is bringing Monster Jam to the metro area over at the Sprint Center in the Power & Light District of Kansas City, Missouri. There are 4 shows this weekend spanning from February 10 - 12, 2012.

If you're a monster truck fan, you won't want to miss these special appearances by:

Grave Digger
Monster Mutt
El Toro Loco
Grinder
Ramminator
Ramunition
Bad Habit Incinerator

Plus, it's the 30th Anniversary of Grave Digger this year! Tickets to either show on Saturday or Sunday can be bought via the Sprint Center Box Office, through Ticketmaster, or by calling 1-800-745-3000

What's even better than bringing you the info about these to fun family-friendly events this weekend? How about GIVING YOU TICKETS to both of these events??! That's right - we've got a family 4 pack of tickets for each show to give away. We'll pick TWO winners to receive either the Phineas & Ferb tickets OR the Monster Jam tickets--both will be good for this weekend's events and shows. Here's what we've got:

4 tickets to the Saturday February 11th show at 7 p.m. for Phineas & Ferb (@ Independence Center)
4 tickets to the Friday February 10th show at 7:30 p.m. (@ Sprint Center)

To be entered to win:

1) You MUST be a subscriber to our Weekly e-News (click here to subscribe);

AND

2) You MUST leave a comment here on this blog post telling us what ticket package you'd rather win and why.

BONUS ENTRIES: For bonus entries, "Like"this post on Facebook by clicking the "Like" button below AND leave us a comment on our Facebook page! If you're on Pinterest, follow us and "Repin" our giveaway for an EXTRA entry! After you've completed these bonus entry steps, leave us a separate comment here letting us know you did so that we can give you the additional entries!

We will randomly draw two winners on Friday February 10, 2012 from all eligible entries received. Winner will be notified and will need to respond via email in order to claim tickets for either prize.

Good luck!

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Animal Tales & Trails exhibit at Crown Center

2012-02-03T08:00:00-06:00

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Beginning February 4, 2012 there's a wildly fun exhibit making its way to Crown Center. Animal Tales & Trails is an interactive habitat that will give children the opportunity to learn about some of the most fascinating creatures. The exhibit will be open from February 4 through April 29, 2012 in the Crown Center Shops showplace. It will be a FREE attraction open during regular shop hours and will feature several interactive stations and a reading area. Kids will delight in swinging like monkeys, climbing into an "eagle's nest", sliding down a penguin slide and more.

What's even more exciting is that Crown Center is giving one lucky person the chance to win a private safari adventure party at the exhibit for up to 20 kids! To register for the giveaway simply visit www.CrownCenter.com/Animal by March 1, 2012 to register.

Photo credit: Crown Center

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Pin with us on Pinterest!

2012-02-01T22:31:04-06:00

Have you been swept off your feet by the latest social media craze, Pinterest? If so, we'd love to connect with you there. Check out our latest "pins", including fun Valentine's Day Fun with Kids and our favorite indoor play-places!

Do you have a favorite pin to share? We'd love to hear your comments and pin some of your favorites to our boards, so please comment if you'd like to contribute to our pinboards and help keep our pins fun and interesting!

Single day admission tickets + season passes to LEGOLAND Discovery Center & SEALIFE Aquarium on sale now

2012-02-01T22:19:37-06:00

Just this week LEGOLAND Discovery Center Kansas City (LDC) announced their pre-grand opening online special for single day admission tickets. Prices are at an amazing discount of $12.50 per ticket! That's $6.50 off the original ticket price! They also announced the availability of season passes which are now for sale to the general public. Buying a LDC Unlimited Pass and not only get 10% off the regular price, but other benefits include: unlimited admission for an entire year, 20% discounts in the cafe, and 10% off all LEGO products in the LEGO shop! A family pass will run you about $195 for a family of four (2 adults + 2 kids), which is normally $216.

LEGOLAND is a $15 million, 30,000-square-foot interactive attraction will feature a MINILAND® exhibit which recreates landmark buildings in Kansas City out of LEGO® bricks, hands-on play areas, a 4D Cinema, master classes from the LEGO Master Model Builder, LEGO rides, and special party rooms for birthdays and other celebrations. This highly interactive and educational 2-3 hour indoor experience is ideal for families with children between the ages of 3-10. LEGOLAND Discovery Center will open in May 2012.

Tickets for the highly anticipated SEALIFE Kansas City Aquarium are also now available. Family season passes for SEALIFE will run you $220 for a family of four and will give you similar benefits as the annual pass for LDC, mentioned above.

SEA LIFE Kansas City Aquarium will take visitors on an enthralling 2-3 hour journey from the fresh waters of the Missouri River, into the mighty Mississippi River then out into the warm blue coral strewn waters of the Caribbean Sea, ending in the deep dark abyss of the Atlantic Ocean. Come nose to nose with sharks and prepare for astonishingly close views of everything from humble starfish and seahorses to graceful rays. In addition, a stunning centerpiece will be a huge tropical ocean tank with a walk-through underwater tunnel. To get any closer you’d have to get wet! SEA LIFE Aquarium will open in April 2012.

Photo credit: LEGOLAND Discovery Center

Buy + Sell boxes of kids clothes with ThredUp

2012-01-25T09:58:23-06:00

Have you heard about ThredUp? It's the latest online craze in kids clothing! Their claim to fame is their "revolving-door" method to buying and selling kids clothing! It's free to signup and the process is simple: pack up a great box, send it out someone, receive great feedback, and then choose a great box of goodies for your own kids! For more info, visit and signup for their service online -- it's FREE!

Pizza deal: $7 for $15 of Mafia Mike's Pizza

2012-01-20T21:23:45-06:00

If your kids love pizza get in on this deal and treat them to some yummy pie from Mafia Mike's in Lenexa. You'll pay $7 for $15 worth of pizza, salad, calzones, or anything else your heart desires! There is a limit of one per table, and the offer is good for dine in only. For full disclosure, be sure to read the fine print on the purchase page.

This special voucher purchase is available for a limited time so hurry and buy yours today!

Photo credit: Living Social

Deanna Rose Farmstead Baby Goat Blanket Drive

2012-01-17T22:15:24-06:00

Our friends at Deanna Rose Children's Farmstead recently announced they are seeking donations of used, but clean, blankets and towels for their new baby goats who will call the Farmstead home this winter.

Blankets may be delivered now through mid-February at the East Entrance at the Deanna Rose Children's Farmstead which is located at 13800 Switzer (South of 135th St. & Switzer) in Overland Park, Kansas. Signage for the drop-off site will be visible from the East Parking lot.

This is a great service project to engage your children in to help them take part in ensuring these tiny loveable animals stay warm! As always, the Farmstead will reopen for its 2012 season on April 1, 2012.

Photo credit: Deanna Rose Children's Farmstead