Arizona Diamondbacks Baseball



Disclosure: This is a sponsored post in partnership with the Arizona Diamondbacks.  Tickets were provided to help facilitate the feature.  

 We are a huge baseball loving family!  I have always believed that baseball was and is still today, America's favorite family pastime.  While we do have our favorite team, it's the game itself that we have mad love for!  It's one of the best ways to spend with your family, away from all the electronics and distractions.  And there's no age limits!  Baseball appeals to the young and old and even the non-baseball fans enjoy themselves!  Living in Vegas, we do not currently have a major league baseball team.  While we hope that in the future that will change, the Arizona Diamonds is one of the closest major league team for us.  From Vegas, it was about a four and a half hour drive, about the same as it would be driving out to Southern California.  Coming from Las Vegas, or traveling in from a distant? Here's some tips and reasons you should make a family trip out to Chase Stadium to watch the Arizona Diamondbacks (who are off to a pretty good start this season!).  



Reasons (and tips) to Visit the Arizona Diamondbacks at Chase Field with the Family: 


 Quality Time - There are so many distractions in everyday life, let alone the technology that seems to pull everyone away into opposite directions that a day out as a family may just be what everyone needs to "refresh" and connect with each other, all while creating memories that will last a lifetime! The time spent with your kids will be what your kids remember you by, so have fun and enjoy every moment with them!

D-backs Kids Club -  A fun and free program for kids 15 and younger that rewards the kids with prizes and special privileges for attending games. When you sign up, the kids will receive an ID card on a lanyard.  Each time they come to a game thereafter, they can scan their card, get credit for attending and get the prize for that day.  Prizes start at game two and begin with a Diamondbacks t-shirt and thereafter include passes to run the bases, stadium concessions, passes to SeaLife and LegoLand Discovery Center and much more! The D-backs Kids Club is located in the Phoenix Children's Hospital Sandlot, near section 332.

 Promotional Days - When buying tickets, look for special promotions and giveaways days! A couple that caught my eye that is upcoming is April 23rd the first 5,000 kids will receive a Arizona Diamondbacks water bottle and Sunday, May 14th (Mother's Day) the first 10,000 Moms will receive a cute clutch with the D-backs logo.

 Sandlot (Children's Play Center) - Bring the little ones early and let them enjoy The Phoenix Children's Hospital Sandlot, a family-focused area that helps to promote a healthy and active lifestyle with a variety of fun and exciting activities for fans of all ages.  It's located on the Upper Concourse in left field, past section 332 (near the Kids Club).  There is a special toddler playground, kids playground as well as a batting cage for those taller than 48 inches and if your kids are into music, stroll over and say hi to Bobby Freeman.  He is the musical mascot that entertains fans from his new location overlooking Chase Field. 

 Value Items - On a budget? D-backs want to make sure everyone can afford to visit. They have both value tickets and value menu items throughout the park. The D-backs Value Ticket offer is priced at $25 or $30 for the Bleacher seats. This pack includes not only your ticket, but also your choice of a hot dog or Subway Sandwich along with a regular Pepsi. Tickets are also available in the Infield Reserve section.  All you can eat seats start at $37.  These seats are near the Sandlot and are extra wide seats with added leg room! If you choose to purchase tickets on your own and get hungry during the game, make sure to look for the D-backs Value Menu Logo throughout the park. ($2 hot dogs, $2 popcorn, $6 baseballs, $2 Pepsi, etc.) 

 Parking - $10 cash only

 Fireworks - Chase field opens up on select nights for a spectacular fireworks show! The next one will be Friday, May 12th, followed by Saturday, June 24th, Saturday July 1st and 21st.  Get the full schedule here.

 Bring Your Pets - Dog Days of Summer! Most of use look at our pets as family.  So why not bring them along with you and let them have some fun too! Tickets start at $160 and include a semi-private space for four people and one dog.  Each table comes with all you can eat hot dogs, popcorn, soda, water, peanuts and chips. There is also a small play area for your pups to run around an play. 

 Family Restrooms - These are located throughout the park.  

  • Main Concourse - near 109 & 135
  • Suite Level - across from suite 160
  • Upper Concourse - 306 & 331

Bring Your Own Food - This is the first place we have been to that actually allows you to bring in your own food.  This is extremely helpful for families, like us who are always looking for ways to save, but don't want to miss out on the fun either.  Soft coolers that are smaller than 11x11x15 inches are allowed in.  Food is permitted as long as it is in a clear plastic bag.  Sealed water bottles are also allowed. 

Entertainment Between Innings - Between innings there are interactive games that get the entire stadium involved as well as the famous seventh inning stretch.  

I feel like there is just so much going on at Chase Field I can go on and on.  I hope you find these helpful, if you have any questions, please do ask! 

We challenge you - visit one game and share your experience with us! Even if you are not a baseball fan, try it! I'm telling you, it's an experience all on it's own!  We'll be bringing you more from the Arizona Diamondbacks throughout the season, so be sure to follow us!

Special offer for our readers!  Use Promo Code PHXKIDS for up to 40% off the May 14th Mother's Day game against the Pirates! 
Our son plays ball & dreams of making it big one day, I love this picture of him, looking down and reflecting on the possibilities of the future.
  



Pinot’s Palette




**Disclosure: This is a sponsored post. Paint time was provided at no charge to help facilitate the feature.  No monetary compensation was received. 

There is a new fad in town and I cannot wait to try it!  Pinot's Palette will be opening their third location today in Town Square! To celebrate their opening, Pinot's Palette is hosting a Grand Opening through today.  The upscale wine and painting experience is partnering with St. Jude Children's Research Hospital for a weekend of giving back to the community while patrons fulfill the Pinot's Palette motto of "Paint, Drink. Have Fun."  You can sign up for their two hour 7 p.m. class for today for $39, with 100 percent of the painting proceeds to be donated to St. Jude. When I first learned about these "paint & drink" events, I thought, wait....I don't drink so it's not something I would do.  So wrong! They do offer water and soda for those that prefer not to drink.  They also have family days! I'm taking my daughter in a couple weeks, it's going to be a Mom/daugther date and we are looking forward to something fun and different! And don't forget to sign up for their perks program!! You'll earn "corks" (points) when registering for classes and referring others.    

Those interested in signing up for today's classes can register online by clicking on the below links:
Remember 100% of the classes above will go to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital!

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The Miracle League Las Vegas



It's officially baseball season! Our favorite time of year! With yesterday being opening day for the MLB, we wanted to share with you an organization that is one of our favorites and something the kids absolutely love to get involved with.  The Miracle League of Las Vegas, who provides an opportunity for children and adults with cognitive and/or physical challenges to play baseball.  Their season is also underway and our kids volunteered for the first time this past weekend and cannot wait to go back this weekend.  Both of our kids play ball and enjoy staying active, so this made the perfect opportunity to have fun and give others the same joy.   That's our son on the left with one of his teammates on the right and their "buddy" they were paired with for the game.  I haven't seen my son so happy to take a picture in a long time! He really enjoyed it! 


Below is our daughter with her "buddy" all smiles!


   They are always in need of volunteers and it's super simple to join in on the fun!  All you do is visit their website at miracleleaguelasvegas.com and sign up to be a volunteer.  You get to pick the dates and times.  Once you sign up there is no commitment, you can always jump in there and fill a slot when ever you want.   They also have two big fundraisers coming up - The Home Run Derby on April 29th and their 2nd Annual Top Golf Fundraiser May 17th. The Miracle League Las Vegas really does offer happiness, fun and socialization for all!    


The Swan Princess: Royally Undercover


*Disclosure: The movie was provided at no charge to help facilitate this feature. 

We will never get too old to watch a good kids movie!  Swan Princess: Royally Undercover was a hit with our family.  Fridays are usually our free nights so we try to cook up some good food and join around the TV to watch a movie or two.  The Swan Princess: Royally Undercover was an exciting, fun movie to watch, even for the boys!  This installment was more of a spy adventure with lots of fun gadgets and spy toys!  The kids love these kind of movies, because you can try to solve the puzzle along the way.  Going undercover along with the characters and putting yourself in the movie.  

 This newest feature follows the enchanting tale of young Princess Alise and her friends as they embark on a new adventure where they solve a royal mystery using their detective skills and spy gadgets.  This comes out just in time for those Easter baskets and would make a great addition!  DVD Extras include In the Recording Studio with Macy Kate! The movie has a running time of approximately 79 minutes and is rated G. Pick up your copy today!  



Micah Tyler Scores First No. 1 Single With "Never Been A Moment"



I had never heard of Micah Tyler until a couple months ago.  He was at our church opening for another artist.  As soon as he sang the song "Never Been A Moment" I was hooked.  Right after the concert, I went and bought both of his CD's.  My daughter and I listen to them in the car while running errands and I can't tell you what this does for my day! Micah Tyler's "Never Been A Moment" has become the most listened to song on Christian radio this past week, not surprising! He also hit No. 1 on the Mediabase Christian Audience chart earlier this week.  Make sure to check out his song "Different" another one of my absolute favorites!

Check out his music video for "Never Been A Moment," below:


As a thank you to fans who have supported the success of the debut, "Never Been A Moment" is now only $0.69 for a limited time.  The single is available for purchase at the discounted rate on iTunes and Amazon Music.

Throughout the months of April and May, Tyler will join headliner MercyMe and Hawk Nelson on the "Life Tour," traveling to 12 markets across the U.S.  This fall, Tyler will also join Big Daddy Weave as a guest artist on their "Set Free Tour," running from August to November.  Those are some of my favorite Christian artists and can't wait to see them together!  If you've never been to a Christian concert, I highly recommend it!

For more information on Micah Tyler's upcoming events and tour dates, visit www.micahtyler.com/tour  


About Micah Tyler
Recent Fair Trade Services signee Micah Tyler is a singer/songwriter and worship leader from Buna, TX. Playing 150+ dates annually, Tyler performs at churches, camps, concert venues and more and was named "National Male Vocalist of the Year" by the Gospel Music Association at the Immerse Conference in 2012. In October of 2013, Tyler released his first full length solo record, The Story I Tell, which debuted at No. 3 on the iTunes Christian/Gospel charts. Tyler has shared the stage with national touring acts such as Building 429, Mikeschair, Shane & Shane, Phillips, Craig, & Dean, Sanctus Real and Phil Wickham. Having served in staff ministry for almost a decade, Tyler has a true love and respect for the local church but has a passion to reach the unchurched as well with his Gospel-centered "Southern Soul" music style. His song "Directions" recently appeared on God's Not Dead 2 soundtrack.


Get Connected With Micah Tyler

Website // www.micahtyler.com

Happy National Pita Day!
Help us celebrate National Pita Day! 

Today, March 29th, the first 25 people at each of the three locations to order a pita sandwich will receive it for free! A Josh Stevens Foundation BE KIND bracelet will also be part of the package! Doors open at 10:30 AM! 

Let them know they can count on you by joining their Facebook event: Crazy Pita's National Pita Day Celebration

Limit one per person and dine in only, please.

National Geographic Kids Leveled Readers



As a child, I can remember opening up a National Geographic Magazine or book and be so captivated by the pictures.  Their stunning images made me want to learn more about what I was looking at.  They have remained faithful over the years to millions, captivating images so clear and informative that they are so real and get a hold of you emotionally and drag you in.   As a home schooling mom, I turn to National Geographic to help educate my children.

 Studies show that early reading helps kids' mental development and that literacy skills are a good predictor of success both in school and in life.  My kids absolutely love to read and I love it!  Nat Geo Kids is celebrating National Reading Month this month, so we wanted to introduce you to Discover the Nat Geo Kids Leveled Readers - filled with fun facts and cool nonfiction content on subjects kids love, and the Super Readers program, which inspires (and challenges!) kids to keep reading.

Just the Facts: 

  • As the leader in nonfiction children's publishing, NGK developed this series with experts in literacy education who know that informational reading is critical to children's success in school and later in life.  
  • NGK Readers deliver amazing color photos, facts and fun on every page because research shows that these are appealing to kids.  They feed a child's natural curiosity about the world an curiosity is a powerful motivation for reading.   
  • NGK books are sprinkled with subject-related jokes and puns because research shows that laughing actually helps kids learn.  
  • Visual stimulation adds to reading comprehension and enjoyment, so NGK books feature eye-popping illustrations, bold, bright text, and colorful boxes and callouts that encourage the eye to move around the page, taking in every piece of information.  
  • Active engagement with a book helps kids to better remember what they've read, otherwise known as "Learning by Doing" and "Experiential Learning." Every page of the book challenges the child to interact with it.  
  • Kids can interact even more with the books through the National Geographic Kids Super Readers website, where they can download free posters, sticker sheets, and other prizes and activities as they chart their own reading accomplishments. 
Though out the Super Readers program, your children can earn prizes as they go.  Although my children are in their early teens, they made it into a competition on who could complete their poster first.  My daughters favorite prize was the bookmarks and stickers. They also have some pretty cool collectable cards you can earn as well.  There is so much to do, it will definitely keep the kids entertained without them feeling like it's school work! 

Learn more online Connect with National Geographic Kids online to see their latest products and special offers!


Disclaimer: I received this product for free from Moms Meet (momsmeet.com), May Media Group LLC, who received it directly from the manufacturer. As a Moms Meet blogger, I agree to use this product and post my honest opinion on my blog. The opinions posted are my own.
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