Mother’s Day Gift Ideas: Free Reign Boutique

I was invited to check out Free Reign Boutique in Conshohocken PA with some other bloggers.

We had such a great time! The staff at Free Reign was wonderful and friendly. The food was provided by Pizzeria DiMeo’s Wood Fired Pizza. If you get a chance to stop in you will not be disappointed. Their pizza, ravioli, and pasta are to die for, well, not literally die for.  I have to say though that I especially loved their salad, with diced pear, grilled chicken and shaved cheese.

Back to Free Reign. This cute boutique with gorgeous wood floors and cool lighting pieces that add just the right statement,  is full of beautiful, whimsical, and shiny things. You know, things women love. From Artisan to Designer, there is something for every style,  something for every age and price range, and that perfect gift for a baby shower or wedding gift.

My favorite section(s) of the store were jewelry and scarves. Love, love, love their scarves. If only I felt like I could pull them off well.  Another thing that caught my eye was the blankets that were woven on a loom. So soft and very one of a kind. Perfect to snuggle up on the couch on this cloudy day.

Need a white elephant gift that is actually useful? Grab a bottle of their Poo-Pourri.

Adding to your hand bags? They have Vera Bradley and other bags.

Gifts for a kid? They have adorable soft stuffed animals, super cute books, Melissa and Doug,  cute onesies, and fabric covered picture frames and books. The company that makes the latter will also custom make them with fabrics to match your room decor.

Go check them out and tell them we sent you!

 

 

 

 

 

Lion’s Club Book Sales

Does your local Lion’s club hold book sales?

Avon Grove Lion’s Club has a Book Barn where they sell books, books, and more books.  Two weeks ago I walked out with a bagful of kids’ books and cookbooks for $4.

From paperback to hard cover,  kids’ to history, new to worn with age and love, there is a book for anyone.

Check our calendar for time and location.

Not local? Check your local Lion’s Club to see if they hold book sales also.

*4* Fun Freebies before 4:00…..#4 is…

The free e-book from Purina. Another great gift idea–download it, print it, basket it up with a bunch of pet items and it makes a cute gift. Also a nice way to start teaching kids about responsibility (pet ownership) if they’ve been asking for one.

Sesame Place-Open for the 2012 season!

Our family has been season pass holders at Sesame Place for the past three years.  So as you can imagine we were thrilled when the opportunity came to be there opening day for the 2012 season. I have two boys, ages 4 and 5 and Sesame Place is one of their favorite places to be.  At least once a week, regardless of the season I am asked “Can we go to Sesame Place today?”

Regardless of how many times we have been it is still new and exciting to our children.  The weather was a little chilly and cloudy but to our surprise all of the water rides were open and staffed with lifeguards.  I however did not see a single adult or child taking advantage of the water activities.

The characters were seen along Sesame Street and were readily available to greet the children and for photo ops.  This is one of my favorite things about Sesame Place.  The Sesame Street characters are always available for the children to see whether it be in the parade, a show or when you encounter them while walking on “Sesame Street.”

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Bryce with Abby Cadabby

We watched the Elmo Live show that was about dancing. My older son was chose to be a part of the show and was able to dance alongside Elmo during the show.  We also watched a new show that was added this season called “Let’s Play Together.”  This show featured most of the Sesame Street characters as they sang and talked about what friends do together.  Our evening ended with the Sesame Street parade and one last ride on Grover’s roller coaster.

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Blake with Grover

If you have never been or are considering returning to Sesame Place I would recommend for any family that has children under the age of 6.  I feel that in order to get the most of out of your experience that you need to experience it all.  This includes doing rides, walking around to meet and take pictures with the Sesame Street characters, attending the shows and watching the parade.  Another bonus is that Sesame Place allows you to bring a cooler into the park.  This is great for packing a lunch or drinks for your family to enjoy during your stay.

I was compensated with free passes to the park in exchange for this post. All opinions expressed are my own.