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Clever Staycation: Scottsdale with Kiddies and Friends #ScottsdaleAZ

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Apr 072013

A couple weeks ago we had a fun family staycation in Scottsdale, AZ. We had a weekend full of fun and we did a lot in just a few days! With the help of http://www.experiencescottsdale.com, we were able to plan a reasonably priced staycation that didn’t break our budget The website has a lot of info to plan a trip to Scottsdale including great deals on resort stays and info for families! Whether you are a native to Phoenix or you are traveling across country to come to Scottsdale, you should definitely order your complimentary guide http://www.experiencescottsdale.com/plan-your-trip/visitor-guide/. This helped me plan our trip and it made my life easy.

On Saturday we checked out fun things to do with the kids and Sunday we did a fun day just for adults. Check out our weekend below!

Saturday:

CrackerJax

The kids and I had a blast at CrackerJax on a beautiful Spring day! At this Scottsdale amusement park they have:

Miniature Golf (3 courses)
Bumper Boats
Go Karts
Minature Golf
Bungy Dome
Water Wars

The kids and I took advantage of the wristbands where we got to ride unlimited Go Karts, Bumper Boats and Miniature Golf. This was an even better bonus because we found a coupon on Facebook!

DaVinci – The Genius at the AZ Science Center

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Mar 102013

Last weekend the kids and I went to the AZ Science Center and got to see the Da Vinci the Genius exhibit. We learned a lot about the inventions and paintings that he created. I was truly amazed by his genius way of thinking. We saw replicas of his notebooks and it’s almost like his brain n never stopped creating.

A little bit about the exhibit: Da Vinci – The Genius is a comprehensive presentation of Leonardo’s full breadth of work which is incredibly inspiring to us all,” said Chevy Humphrey, President and CEO of Arizona Science Center. “This exhibition provides a platform of in-depth exploration into Da Vinci’s genius allowing your imagination to soar, and encourage attendees to discover their own conclusions on Da Vinci’s works.”

While some of the exhibits are hands off, they are great conversation pieces for the 8 year old aspiring scientist. Clever Guy especially loved the hands on pieces as well.

A little bit about “Secrets of Mona Lisa” showcases the lifelong work of esteemed French engineer Pascal Cotte, whose passion for the study and preservation of the Mona Lisa led him to invent the cutting edge 240-megapixel Multi-spectral Imaging Camera, which uses patented infrared technology and intense illumination to scan the painting and virtually peel away layers of varnish applied over centuries. With his camera, Cotte was able to uncover how the Mona Lisa looked as she was originally painted, including layers of over-painting, restoration and attempts at preservation – even identifying the individual pigments that Da Vinci used. Onlookers will be presented with the most accurate re-creation and will uncover dozens of secrets about the painting through Cotte’s amazing revelations that are displayed in gallery-style, high-resolution prints, with the largest being the 14ft x 10ft giant infra-red of Mona Lisa.

I loved seeing all of these photos of Mona Lisa but I think my favorite was learning the secrets behind the painting!

Along with the Mona Lisa display there is the Last Supper Painting display that is a video with facts about the painting.

Of course while you are at the AZ Science Center you have to enjoy all of the fun!

The Davinci-The Genius exhibit is at the AZ Science Center through June 9th and purchasing of tickets to the exhibit include admission for the day at the AZ Science Center.

Find more info about the AZ Science Center here: AZScience.org

Disclosure: I was given admission into the Science Center and exhibit. All opinions and photos shared in this post are my own.

Blended Conference 2013

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Jan 232013

This weekend I was able to attend the Blended conference with some of my blogging friends. I first have to give a shoutout to Lynne from http://www.365daysofbaking.blogspot.com/. She was so generous and passed on her ticket to me at the last minute and I am grateful for that!

365 Days of Baking & More

Here are a few of us at the Conference!

Got to hang out with a bunch of awesome ladies at the fab #blendedconf @momendeavors<br /><br /><br />
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During the conference we ate at the fabulous Spaghetti Factory and enjoyed chatting w/ of course some good food!

We listened to Heather Gill who is a local photographer, give basic but excellent food/product photography tips such as

Use a tripod when photographing
Take advantage of good lighting
Utilize programs such as Adobe Photoshop Lightroom for photo editing

You can find Heather and the classes she offers here: http://heathergillphotography.com

I’m so happy, I won this fab book from Bridgett at http://bakeat350.blogspot.com/

Won this fab book at #blendedconf can't wait to read it via @bridget350

I hope my cookies will look as good as hers! Maybe it will with the help of Melissa from http://thebakedequation.com/ who will be doing a class with us soon! You should check out her cookies, they are amazing!

She made these for Blended and Sara W from Mom Endeavors won them and was kind enough to share them with us!

Won this fab gift basket at #blendedconf #winnerwinnerchickendinner

I also won this fabulous gift basket! I see lots of yummy Italian food in our future.

I’m excited for the next conference next year!

Keep up with Blended Conference here:

http://blendedconference.com/

The Color Run in Tempe Discount Code + Giveaway

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Dec 132012

This whole year I have been telling myself that I want to run a 5K. I mean it’s no marathon but it’s an accomplishment, right?! Well I always had some excuse this year but this January, I’m doing it. I’m joining the Color Run with some friends!

When is it: January 26, 2013

Where: Mill ave in Tempe

Want to join in on the run too? Here is a discount code for the AZ Color Run: COLORSARAB13, good for $5 off through DECEMBER 21st! Go to www.thecolorrun.com to use it! Oh and if you don’t know, the Color Run will most likely sell out, so hurry!

For more information visit: www.thecolorrun.com
If you are interested in becoming a vendor or sponsor for The Color Run™, e-mail sponsor@thecolorrun.com

I’m giving away 2 complimentary bibs for the Color Run in Tempe! All you have to do is tell me why YOU want to run in the Color Run! Hurry, you can enter through the 15th.

Terms: Winning bib is for the Race in Tempe, AZ on the 26th of January. There will be 2 different winners, winners will be chosen on December 15th post 8 PM MST. The winners have until the 17th at 8 AM MST to respond to the confirmation email and if winners do not respond, I will redraw a name. Winners will each receive 1 complimentary bib for the Color Run. I did receive a complimentary bib for the Color Run, all opinions are my own.