It IS a Monkey Business!

Alf’s Ice Cream and Burgers in McMinnville has been around for years. Locals all know about the delicious burgers and homemade ice cream and “mascot” Elvis. Elvis lives at Alf’s and I wish I knew exactly what kind of monkey he was but yes, Elvis is a monkey. The outside of the restaurant looks like […]

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St. Patrick’s Day Craft Project

At my house, anything is a potential craft supply. My kids make crafts out of everything from paper towel rolls and milk jugs to plastic cups and shoe boxes. My kids are craft maniacs! Did I do that to them??? Probably, because I also love to do crafts and now that my kids are getting […]

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A Forgotten Treasure

I think most people forget what a great place the public library can be. We started going when my kids were little. They had story time during the days and my kids loved to hear stories read to them and it gave us somewhere to go that had other younger children (and it was free.) […]

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Truly Out Of This World

If you haven’t been to Out of this World Pizza and Play you are truly missing out. I took my kids for Valentine’s Day figuring it would be pretty busy (a Holiday AND a Sunday). I was amazed when we walked in and there were plenty of empty tables and not many kids running around. […]

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Kids Eat Free at IHOP

I love anything free, whether it’s a free pen or a free sample. But a free meal?! Bring it on! At IHOP (International House of Pancakes) kids eat free everyday from 4:00pm – 10:00pm. Here’s the details: Receive a FREE Kids Meal w/ each adult entree purchased. Free meal valid from the “Just for Kids” […]

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Making Dinner Time Fun

I saw this “recipe” in the Family Fun magazine while at the Doctor’s office and thought I’d give it a try. Anything to make dinner time fun, right? My kids LOVED it! And it was easy to make. I took hot dogs and cut them into 4 pieces. Then I took raw spaghetti noodles and […]

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Free Kid’s Meal at Dennys

Kids Eat Free* Tuesday and Saturday Nights from 4pm – 10pm Up to two free Kids’ entrées from Kids’ menu per one regularly priced adult entrée purchase.Selection & Prices may vary. Two locations that I know of are: 2929 Newburgh HwyWoodburn, Oregon 97071Phone: 503-981-9738 30175 SW Parkway AvenueWilsonville, Oregon 97070Phone: 503-682-1711 *Kids 10 and under

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Exciting Classes at Al’s Garden Center

Al’s Garden Center’s Kids’ Club was designed to give kids ages 3 to 13 an opportunity to participate in fun, educational programs that teach kids about the joy of nature and the love of plants. These classes are open to the public and meet one Saturday each month at 11am depending on the store location. […]

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Indoor Play Area at Burger King

This is the biggest indoor fast food restaurant play place in Portland. A very inexpensive activity to do with your kids on a wet and rainy Portland day. (We have enough of those don’t we???) My kids love it. I think it’s best for kids below 12 years, and parents can follow toddlers through structure […]

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Welcome!

Welcome to my blog. Like I said over there —–> I’m all about finding new and exciting places to go with my children. I know life isn’t Disneyland (and who can afford to go to Disneyland these days anyways???) But it is about making the most out of each day and giving your children memories… […]

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