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First Day of Spring

We celebrated the arrival of Spring with our annual trip to the Sugar Bush.

Sugar Bush

When we got up Sunday morning, realized it was the first day of Spring, and the sun was shining we decided to make the trek out to Fulton’s for our annual trip to the Sugar Bush. Normally we would be there when it opened so that we didn’t have to wait in line for our breakfast. However, we didn’t get on the road early enough and when we arrived the line up was beyond ridiculous.  So we decided not even to bother.

We went for a horse drawn sleigh ride,with J right up there ready to take the reigns. Played at the park.

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And got some oatmeal muffins (with Maple icing), Maple cotton candy and taffy on snow, with some coffee for Mom at the snack bar.
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I was snapping away with my camera and both children gave me this pose at different times. There is now doubt in my mind that they are siblings, just look at them!!
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And the littlest of the Beach Family was hamming it up for us in line. It was a fabulous way to round out the March Break, that although not planned ended up filled with lots of friends and visiting at the end that it topped off our wonderful week at home.  We were sad to head back to routine today especially with all the snow that fell today, we just have to hope the sun can peek through and reveal our grass again as we are completely ready for Spring to bring it on.
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Categories: Fun Stuff to do with Kids, Happiness, Kids

Oh my goodness, summer has just flown by and I am completely behind on my Lay’s Chip Trip Update that was due to you guys last week.

We spent so much time this summer visiting with family it is hard to believe school is back and we didn’t get to take some of the weekend trips away we had hoped for.  Lay’s Chip Trips offers discounts at fabulous hotels and we had hoped to take a weekend getaway to Toronto to visit a few places that also offered discounts through Lays Chip Trips, like Ontario Place, .

Happily, we did get to take advantage of Lay’s Chip Trips here at home.  We used them for Subway gift cards, so that we could have lunch on the go.  And we used more for free kids meals at our new favorite family restaurant Boston Pizza.  We also took advantage of the buy one get one free at Putting Edge for glow in the dark mini putt.  We also took advantage of the 50% off Ontario Parks coupon.

We still have some coupons left to use and are looking forward to the Haunted Walk in Downtown Ottawa that we like to go on every couple of years.  Using 10 Lay’s Chip Trips gives us a buy one get one coupon for a savings of $15.

We, as a family have really enjoy using our Lay’s Chip Trips.  The kids loved the Paul’s Boat Lines tour we did and talk about it each time we drive along the canal.  The kids also really loved getting to go to Boston Pizza a few extra times.  Without the Chip Trips, we certainly wouldn’t have gone as often.

Thank you Lay’s for such a wonderful program as the Chip Trip’s.  It helped us break out of the ordinary and try a few new fun things with the family.  And don’t worry you have until December first to collect and use your Lay’s Chip Trips, so it isn’t too late to take advantage of the great promotions.

Disclosure I am participating in the Lay’s Chip Trips program by Mom Central on behalf of Frito Lay and PepsiCo. I received Lay’s Chip Trip points and a gift card to offset my trip costs to facilitate this post. The opinions on this blog are my own.

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Categories: Fun Stuff to do with Kids, Lay's Chip Trips, Mom Central

We have returned from the land of Sun, Sand, Surf and temperatures that were tipping the scale at 40C (104F).  We are happy to be home, but missing the ocean badly. Thankfully our two weeks away were so fabulous we have agreed to continue with at least two weeks and maybe three for next year.  I had hopes of blogging so much more, but our internet was so intermittent that I would get frustrated and we were having so much fun we just fell into bed each night.  I owe you guys about 20 posts, but I must start off with one for Lay’s Chip Trips.

Our first Lay’s Chip Trip that we took as part of the Mom Central Blog Tour in conjunction with Frito Lay, was of the restaurant kind.  In early June, I had cashed in some Lay’s points to get started on our Summer. And after a great Saturday of having fun when we asked the kids what they wanted to do for supper they both yelled, “Boston Pizza!” Hubby and I looked at the Lay’s Chip Trip’s I had printed out the day before and saw that we had two kids meals at Boston Pizza, which cost only 10 points each or one big bag of Lay’s Chips.  We packed the kids into the car and headed out.

The kids were sporting their new sunglasses we got for the beach and colouring up a storm while waiting for their food.

Hubby ordered the Jambalaya Fettucini, which was spicy and delicious.

And I got the Chipotle Chicken and Bacon Salad.  Again spicy and delicious. The kids both ordered chicken fingers and were so happy that we took their suggestion for dinner.

 Our first Lay’s Chip Trip was fun and fulfilling and we have a few more adventures waiting for us, a boat cruise, mini-putt and some fun at a Provincial Park. You can sign up for Lay’s Chip Trips too and start cashing in on some fun in your area.

Disclosure I am participating in the Lay’s Chip Trips program by Mom Central on behalf of Frito Lay and PepsiCo. I received Lay’s Chip Trip points and a gift card to offset my trip costs to facilitate this post. The opinions on this blog are my own.

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Categories: Blog Tour, Fun Stuff to do with Kids, Lay's Chip Trips