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Flushing Farms Provides Fall Family Fun!

October 7, 2020 by dadofdivas Leave a Comment

This past weekend my family and I had the chance to go out to Flushing Farms in Flushing, Michigan. This time of year is always a time when my family and I love to go out and enjoy the fall and this farm provides families with all of the experiences they can expect when it comes to fall family fun!

So what should you expect if you visit?

Acres of fun await you at Flushing Farms! Twist and turn your way through on of their three corn mazes, pick your own pumpkin, bounce houses, hay bales to sit on, climb on or even jump between. Go on a hay ride, visit the petting farm and more.

They even had 3 large fire pits going where you could sit while you are enjoying some cider and donuts.

As a family we had a blast and I know your family will too!

Pricing

$12.00 – visitors 13 years and older

$8.00 – visitors 3- 12 years old (children under 3 years old are free.)

They accept all major credit & debit cards online and at the Farm.

What You Get

When you purchase admission to Flushing Farms, you have access to all the fall family fun you need. The cost of admission includes:

Three Corn Mazes (from easy to expert – hours of fun!)
A Pick-your-own Pumpkin Patch (50¢/pound)
Two inflatable obstacle courses
A bounce house (for kids only)
Hippity Hop Ball Raceway
A petting zoo
Straw mounds for climbing
Hay wagon and barrel train rides (unlimited)
A complimentary glass of cider & a donut
Fun for the whole family

Upon exit, wristbands can be used as a $2 off coupon toward the purchase of a pumpkin (10 lbs or more), a gallon of cider or a dozen donuts.

Some pictures from our visit:

Summer Outside Ideas

July 7, 2019 by dadofdivas Leave a Comment

For many people, summer is the best time of the year, and they always want to make the most of it. This means getting outside as much as possible before the colder, wetter weather starts to creep in during the late fall and winter.

It’s good to have an idea of what you might do when you go outside so that you don’t waste a moment of the summer, but there are so many options you might feel somewhat overwhelmed. Don’t worry, though; read on to get some ideas of how to start your summer outside in the perfect way.

Go To The Beach

It should make no difference if you live close to a beach or if it will take a long car journey to get there; you should definitely go to the beach during the summer. There is something extremely relaxing about the waves breaking on the sand and the chance to sit back and do nothing as the sun shines (although you must remember your sunscreen and wear a hat). You can catch up on your reading, splash about in the sea, or listen to some music without a care in the world.

If you’ve got kids, this is the ideal place for them to enjoy as well. As long as you keep an eye on them, you can still relax, and they can play in the sand or run around to their heart’s content.

Play Games

No matter what age you are, playing games is always something that you should keep doing. It’s good for your brain and your body, and it’s a lot of fun.

You can play sports outside during the summer, but you don’t have to join in with something that is organized – you can just take a ball, bike, or even some hoverboards and make up your own games with friends and family, or by yourself. Use your imagination to have a lot of fun, just as you did when you were a child. If you’re feeling down or stressed, this kind of ‘game’ can help to relieve your problems, and you might even come up with a solution to it all when you’re thinking of something else.

Picnic

Eating outdoors always feel extra special, so why not make the most of a lovely summer’s day by packing a picnic of all your favorite treats and finding the perfect spot to eat it? If you’re on your own, you can enjoy your picnic in exactly the way you want to, but you might choose to invite friends and family along, or perhaps make it a romantic date with a partner. Kids love picnics too, and you may find that they will try new foods simply because they are outside in the fresh air and the excitement makes them braver.

Ideal picnic foods include finger food such as sandwiches and wraps, fresh fruit, cakes, and chocolate. You can make the food at home or buy it ready to go from a store. Don’t forget to take drinks with you and dispose of your trash responsibly.

Destin Florida is a Great Florida Vacation Spot for Families!

July 10, 2018 by dadofdivas Leave a Comment

Beach vacation anyone? Destin, located along the Emerald Coast in Florida’s panhandle, is a must-visit with the family. As a dad, there is a ton to be had with the kiddos at the beach, and at Destin’s beaches in particular.

Known around the world for its soft, white sand and emerald green waters, there is no end to fun beach experiences that happen here. Think about it. Snorkeling and exploring the world beneath the waves, as the kids get excited when they find small fish, crabs, sand dollars, and more. Building sandcastles on the beach with moats and bridges to protect the fortress from imaginary sea creature invasions. Relaxing under the sun while the kids bury your legs in the sand, turning you into a mermaid, and using their creativity to decorate your new tail with shells they find in the sand. And this is just the start of your beach vacation fun!

When you need a break from the sand and sun, Destin also offers a number of attractions that are fun for both dads and the kids. Check out these spots to add another level of excitement to your vacation.

Destin Kids Fishing

Love to fish? Never fished before, but want to give it a try? No matter your fishing experience, Destin Kids Fishing by Destin Inshore Guides provides an awesome venture for the whole family. This charter fishing experience is the only one that focuses specifically on kid trips. With experienced captains at the helm, you and the kids will have the opportunity to learn more about fishing in the area, as well as have fun casting and catching plenty of fish! Besides a chartered fishing boat experience, there are also general, family-fun boating packages that include all sorts of fishing, dolphin cruising, and exploring secluded areas that will have you making memories that last a lifetime.

Big Kahuna’s Water & Adventure Park

With over 40 attractions, Big Kahuna’s is the largest water park on the Emerald Coast, and it is a dad and kid-friendly adventure. Attractions include water slides, rivers, pools, kiddie rides, and an adventure park. Have a mini-golf tournament with the kids – winner gets to pick the restaurant for dinner! Or relax as you float down the lazy river and the kids enjoy the giant wave pool or surf the halfpipe. With so many options, this attraction will keep you busy all day long.

The Track Destin

The awesome vacation experience does not end with the beach, a fishing boat, or a water park. The Track Destin is the ultimate spot for family fun. This venue features multiple go-kart tracks, including a unique elevated track, which are perfect for some father/kid competitions! Additional attractions include an arcade, thrill rides, kiddie rides, and bumper boats.

Experience Destin the right way with each of these vacation attractions that will have you and the kids laughing and having a good time – the whole time! Ready to start planning your getaway? Visit the Ocean Reef Resorts website to book your stay at one of their family-friendly Destin vacation homes or condos.

Magic Jinn Is A Great Game For A @HasbroGameNight

July 5, 2013 by dadofdivas Leave a Comment

About the Game

Age: 6+; Players: 1+; Available: Summer 2013; Approximate Retail Price: $19.99

Think of an animal and leave the rest up to Magic Jinn! Be amazed as MAGIC JINN guesses your thoughts in this new interactive guessing game. Listen to a series of questions from MAGIC JINN to which you answer yes, no, I don’t know, or maybe. You may think you can stump MAGIC JINN, but he will magically try to guess the animal you are thinking of with his questions! MAGIC JINN is also available in an additional category of Food and Drink. Each sold separately. (Requires 3 AAA batteries – not included)

My Take on the Game

Think 20 questions all about animals with an all seeing and knowing character called Jinn and you get this game. In trying this game out we all had a blast trying to stump Jinn but he ended up beating us about 70% of the time. The game was fun and very portable, so no matter if you are in the car or if you are at home you can still have fun taking turns with this.

I will say that the speaker is very sensitive so make sure that there is not a lot of noise going on around it as sometimes we had some issues with Jinn thinking we had responded when we hadn’t.

All-in-all though this was a fun game for the whole family and seeing that we will be heading on a vacation soon, this is a game that I know will be following us for some car riding fun!

Giveaway

How would you like to win this for yourself or for your family? All you need to do is fill out the below form to be entered. The contest will run for one week and will end on July 12, 2013.

Winner must be a resident of the U.S.

a Rafflecopter giveaway

Winners are chosen at random, if you want all your chances counted, make sure you leave individual comments, not all of them in one!

Winner has 48 hours to contact me or another name will be chosen.

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Bejeweled Frenzy Game @hasbrogamenight #giveaway

June 19, 2013 by dadofdivas Leave a Comment

All opinions expressed in this review are my own and not influenced in any way by the company. Any product claim, statistic, quote or other representation about a product or service should be verified with the manufacturer or provider. Please refer to this site’s Disclaimer for more information. I have been compensated or given a product free of charge, but that does not impact my views or opinions.

About the Game

Bejeweled Frenzy is the card game version of the addictive online Bejeweled game! Collapse matching cards, collect gems, and earn bonus points with Boost Gems! When the cards run out, count up points for each card stack and Boost Gem. Whoever has the highest score is the Bejeweled Frenzy winner!

Whoever has the highest score is the Bejeweled Frenzy winner
Match gems and earn points in the card version of the addictive online Bejeweled game
Earn bonus points for matching enough gems for Boost Gems
Win by earning the most points
Includes 84 cards, 7 Boost Gems, case and instructions

My Take on the Game

This game was a ton of fun and my family and I could not stop planning earlier this week. While you might think that the game is easy, it actually takes a lot of skill and concentration. The concept is easy enough to understand but my children especially had to really think about this a lot to completely grasp the concepts. Once they did though we were smooth sailing and they had a blast. As a parent I loved the fact that the game was not just entertaining, but also educational, encouraging math skills along with the play aspects that the game provides. One other nice thing was that the game gave the family with three download codes for the online game as well which my eldest daughter thought was cool! All-in-all this was a lot of fun and offers more that you would expect!

Giveaway

How would you like to win this for yourself or for your family? All you need to do is fill out the below form to be entered. The contest will run for one week and will end on July 26, 2013.

Winner must be a resident of the U.S or Canada.

a Rafflecopter giveaway

Winners are chosen at random, if you want all your chances counted, make sure you leave individual comments, not all of them in one!

Winner has 48 hours to contact me or another name will be chosen.

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