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King Richard’s Faire, which is entering its 30th anniversary season, transports chainmail-clad time-travelers back to ye good olde days in an 80-acre realm with Renaissance-themed food, crafts, and live performances. Acrobats, jugglers, dancers, and fire-eaters fill eight stages of entertainment while traveling troubadours and wayfaring bards roam the festival grounds to delight guests with songs and stories. Venture over to the Royal Zoo to see strange and wondrous creatures such as lions, tigers, and jaguars, or marvel at the wide world of medieval sports at the Tourney field as knights joust, compete in games, and arm-wrestle grendels.
Guests can prove their might and skill in a plethora of games and rides (additional fees may apply), including axe throwing, king of the log, and Old English Scrabble. Guests can sample epicurean delights throughout the fairgrounds, such as shepherd’s pie, turkey legs, and kettle corn. In addition to the aforementioned merriment, a variety of talented artisans will be on hand to display their handcrafted wares, such as blown glass, hand-spun pottery, and Fabergé dragon eggs.
Last Year was my son’s first time to the fair. It was mine as well. I will definitely be returning. Kids love the storyline of the faire. The rides are perfect for the 2-12 year old range. The cast of knights and serfs are always in character. There’s axe throwing, pony rides, a human powered ferris wheel, tigers, comedy shows, jousting, sword fighting, jewelry, clothing, and more….
They have several food courts that cover a variety of tastes. Beer and wine is also plentiful.
The faire can be as much a day out for mom and dad as it is for the kids. Make sure to check their website for specific specials and events, as they vary greatly. Check out our video from last years faire…
If you’re looking for a break away from the norm, the Chocolate Bar is it. This is a great opportunity to get a little dressed up and have a fun afternoon with the kids while avoiding the screaming, pushing, and shoving that happens at most other venues. Then again, there still may be a little shoving and elbowing for that last chocolate-covered strawberry…
The Chocolate Bar is one of Boston’s tastiest activities, yet many still do not know of its existence. The elegant Café Fleuri in the Langham Hotel hosts this annual event, which is celebrating its 21st season. You can choose whether to get dressed up for the occasion or not; you will see a mix of dresses and jeans throughout the establishment. Either way, the wait staff will treat you like royalty. How often will your kids get to eat all the chocolate they want while drinking milk out of a stemmed glass and wiping their mouths with a linen napkin?
The season runs from September through June every year and the theme changes, making this an ideal event to do annually with the family. This year’s theme is “Boston’s Chocolate Trail” and celebrates some of Boston’s famous neighborhoods: Chinatown, the North End, Faneuil Hall, Back Bay, Beacon Hill, the South End, and Fenway Park. The bar is split up by neighborhood and has gourmet desserts appropriate to each area. For instance, Fenway Park showcases homemade crackerjacks, chocolate covered peanuts, ice cream sandwiches, and cotton candy, just to name a few. Some of the desserts return every year, and some of them are new. The crepe bar has been around for a few years as well as the chocolate croissant bread pudding and the famous chocolate fountain. More desserts are listed online.
The Chocolate Bar is open from 11 am to 3 pm on Saturdays and reservations are recommended. Adults are $38, children 12 and under are $25, and children 4 and under are free. We’ve seen baby showers and birthday parties there, too, so call about your special event. The season ends on Saturday, June 26.
Some may say it is on the expensive side, but that depends on how much you like chocolate! One suggestion: wear loose fitting clothing.
Oh the good old days. I’m sure you remember. You’re in those pre-teen years. Before love, popularity, college, career. You’re the Christmas Story definition of a kid. You wake up. Look out the window and say to yourself “There’s snow! Close call though…Is it enough?” If you could hear the inner thoughts of all the neighborhood kids there’d be one chant in unison – “Please let school be cancelled!!!”
You turn on the radio. Best to go with BZ-1030AM as they announce closings most often. No websites to check. No automated hotlines that call the house to notify of cancellations. Perhaps you could call the school and ask? Ha!!! You’d never get through. Those five phone lines would be lit up like a Christmas tree.
The announcement would start. “Abington, Acton… Bellmont…” I lived in Norwood. My kid logic mind wished I lived in a (first letter of the alphabet) town as the suspense was unbearable. The announcer continued “Medfield, Milton”. That was a good sign. Milton got less snow generally. Looking back, I think every New England kid could map out the winter weather patterns with precision. The announcer was entering the final turn “Needham, Newton, Norwell”, huge pause “NORWOOD!!!!” Yes!!! This was the stuff dreams were made of.
I’d make sure my room was clean. Help out with the shoveling (that’s how I remember it Mom J ). Whatever it took. Mom would say I could go play. I’d grab my sled. Make sure the rope was tied to the front and drag it to “the hill”.
My perfect hill was behind the Willett School in Norwood. It had a great drop from the sledding perspective and a little side route that made it much easier to cart the sled back up. There’d always be neighborhood kids there after a nice storm. We’d have races, trade sleds, throw snowballs, and be kids! We’d trudge up the hill all day for that 10 second rush. We’d all be lost in the moment.
I’d “forget” to go home or check in. Then I’d see the sun setting and sprint back, sled in tow. But mom wasn’t mad. Perhaps because she remembered her sledding days as well “or more likely she was too tired from all that shoveling”. There’d be post sledding P+J’s, or Fluffernutters. Always accompanied with that perfect “mom” cup of hot chocolate (little marshmallow and some cool milk to bring it to perfect temperature). Yup, few things top that memory.
Fast forward… I’m 30 something and married with a 13 and a 1 ½ year old. I’m self employed. A snow day usually means I have to bring the younger one with me to the office because our day care follows the towns’ school cancellation policy. That white stuff has taken on a new meaning.
After a recent storm I decided to take the kids over to “the hill”. I don’t know. Maybe they did some landscaping or something. I noticed two big differences. First, when sledding down the hill it didn’t seem as steep or long as it used to. Second, when pulling the sled back up it seemed to be a lot steeper. I was exhausted after 3 runs up. Half an hour in, I was saved. The police came by and said we were trespassing and had to leave. Something about a liability issue. I thought about salvaging the day by swinging by moms’ house for some hot chocolate. But I remembered she was in Vegas for the week. “Oh well” I thought while driving home. “If only there was somewhere to go that could bring that memory back”. Three words folks – I found it!
The Amesbury Sports Park is Awesome! It provides the perfect atmosphere for the entire family. You don’t need to bring a sled. They have snow tubes for all. The hill is amazing! It blows away any sledding venue I’ve been to. Getting up the hill is no problem. They have two chairlifts! They hook up to your tube and pull you to the top.
Kids ages 4-6 have to wear a helmet and be accompanied by an adult. If you don’t have a helmet they are available free of charge. Kids 7 and up are helmet optional.
What about kids under 4? The park took the suggestions and requests of the patrons for a toddler venue and just recently opened the “tiny hill for tiny thrills”. A great venue for the littlest ones.
Need to warm up? Go in the Corner Kick Pub. They serve interesting micro brews, piping hot pizza, grilled sandwiches, fresh salads, and tasty appetizers. Public restrooms, arcade games, vending areas, and ample seating are available.
Older kids into snowboarding? Send them over to the junkyard terrain park. They even have a “Big Air” competition in March.
I’d classify it as a hop away from skiing. But you don’t have to take lessons, buy a ton of gear, or wait in those nasty rental lines.
Ticket prices are reasonable. On Thursdays a 3 hour pass is $15 and a 5 hour pass is $20. Thursday hours are 3:30 to 9:00. Friday and weekend 3 hour pass is $22 and a 5 hour pass is $30. Friday hours are 3:30-9:00. Saturday hours are 10am-9pm. Sunday hours are 10am-7pm.
There is a link for a $2 discount coupon. They also have a banner on their home page that advertises a $3 discount if you bring in a canned or perishable good for donation. I’m not sure if the two promotions can be used together.
Like us, you’ve probably seen the ads on television and wondered about Honey Pot Hill Orchards. Since it’s prime apple-picking, pumpkin-picture-taking, cider-drinking season, we thought we would scope it out for you.
Honey Pot Hill is a large farm, so there are three parking lots. When we went it seemed that the traffic was being routed into two specific lots, and there were staff members directing the cars. It felt pretty similar to going to a large amusement park on one of the busiest days of the year, so we were a bit worried. Our first move was to purchase our apple-picking bag. You can also purchase tickets for the hayride at $1 per person, but we opted to walk instead. There were two sizes of bags to purchase, a medium for $15 and a large for $22 (note: cash only!). We purchased the large bag, which is estimated to be half of a bushel, about 20 pounds (at least that’s what the bag says!). From our cashier we decided to walk to the store area. This is the same path the hayride takes, so we were happy that we decided to walk. Plus, you can pick apples, and eat them, along the way. That’s right: no one here will yell at you for eating an apple while filling up your bag! That was a nice treat since none of us could wait.
The store area was a bit crazy since we were there on a busy day, but we never had to wait long for anything. There is an animal area with sheep, goats, and 3 Little Pigs. Be sure to note that the pig houses are made to follow the book – a very cute touch. Here is where you can purchase pumpkins. They have them all lined up, so be sure to bring your camera as you can get some cute photos. The farm store carries cider and apples, but the bakery is the big draw here. People were lined up for cider donuts, caramel apples, and pies. This area smells delicious, so you’d better come hungry! A big attraction for kids (and adults wanting to be kids) are the mazes. For $3 per person you have access to the Hedge Maze and the Tunnel Maze, though the latter is for kids only. We only did the hedge maze and it was a huge hit with our son.
All that we had left to do was pick apples, so off we went to navigate the orchards. There are several areas of apple trees and even one area of pears (which we did not visit, but we heard you can buy a separate bag there for picking). Some parts of the apple orchards are roped off if they are not ripe; the rest are marked with signs at the end of the row to identify the type of apple those trees carry. We found a few staff members around to help answer questions for those that were wandering mindlessly like we were. They were very helpful in identifying apples and telling you which way to walk to find the signs. One of the most fun things about Honey Pot Hill is that they leave ladders around so you can climb to the top of the trees for the best selection. This is another great photo opportunity, of course! After filling our bag we scooted out.
Honey Pot Hill is a very large orchard, and since they advertise on television they attract a huge crowd. This was evident in the parking lot, the line for the hayride, and the store area, but we never felt crowded throughout the orchards and never had a long wait for anything.
A few tips:
We arrived shortly after they opened and as implied, it was pretty crazy. We stayed for 3 hours, which was longer than we thought we would, though you could stay much longer than that. On our way out we noted that the parking lot was a little more than half empty, so going in the early afternoon seemed like it would be a better option.
Pack a picnic. They have two areas with picnic tables – one by the two main lots and another by the animals.
Bring the wagon. A good option for carrying the child and the apples!
This was my son’s first time to the fair. It was mine as well. I will definitely be returning. Kids love the storyline of the faire. The rides are perfect for the 2-12 year old range. The cast of knights and serfs are always in character. There’s axe throwing, pony rides, a human powered ferris wheel, tigers, comedy shows, jousting, sword fighting, jewelry, clothing, and more….
They have several food courts that cover a variety of tastes. Beer and wine is also plentiful. There are new events in the village of Carvershire for the 2010 season including Daniel Duke of Danger, The Whiskey Boys, The Mysticals, Gypsy Dancers and more.
The faire can be as much a day out for mom and dad as it is for the kids. Make sure to check their website for specific specials and events, as they vary greatly.
Adult Tickets are $26, Children’s Tickets (5-11) are $15, and children 4 and under are free. Plan on purchasing additional tickets for special rides and events. They also have a link on their website for a $2 off coupon. Stay tuned for additional CK discounts.
You’ll gasp as the King’s mounted knight’s battle on horseback, and laugh as bawdy beggars compete in mud. Strolling performers will engage you all day long as you frolic in our forest and try your skill at our Gaming Glen.
Epicurean pleasures will tantalize your taste buds with the Faire’s unbelievable choices of truly scrumptious treats. Satiate your palate with spit-roasted giant turkey legs, boules of chowder and stew, ringlets of fryes, champagne, wine and brew!
Discover over 100 talented artisans who journey from all over the country to display and hawk their magnificent wares. You will be delighted and intrigued by the fantastic glass blowing, portrait painting, hand-spun pottery, sword making, fabulous jewelry, leather and armor, period clothing, moccasins, perfumes and scented oils, face painting, and physic readings.
I certainly don’t know of another place near Boston, on the South Shore, or in Massachusetts for that matter that offers a similar venue. Definitely worth the trip!
With all the rain we’ve had here in New England this week, we thought we’d share a post from our sister site in Chicago on a Wii game that may help get you to the beach during this rainy period.
If the summer has gotten away from you and you never made it to that island vacation, maybe you can live vicariously through Vacation Isle Beach Party. We recently got sent this game for the Wii and I would not say that it successfully replaces a vacation, but it definitely got me thinking about one.
Vacation Isle can be played with your standard Wii remote and nunchuk or you can get the Wii balance board and surf the way the pros do it. Vacation isle comes with 8 different games with adjustable difficulty settings. So your kids can play as well as teenagers and adults. Games include:
Salom Skiing where you water ski back and forth between pilons, jumps, and other obstacles.
Wake boarding where you show off you balance.
Surfing where you try to catch the best waves and don’t get dragged underwater.
Stand Up Paddling where you try to steer your boat through the obstacles.
Ski Jump where you take your water ski’s over platforms and jumps for distance.
Stunt Park where you get to try your freestyle moves.
Hula and Fire dancing which I never really did try.
My five year old and me spent our time in the slalom racing and ski jumping. Each time we hit a jump we screamed until we landed to see how far we went. The slalom really helps you remember how hard water skiing is but at least you don’t have to start from a sitting position in the water. Vacation Isle is a little monotonous as it doesn’t very that much except for the difficult so it hasn’t hit the major rotation. However, when it slides into the Wii we do get some solid entertainment out of it.
“I was a teenager. A freshman in high school. That’s when I figured out how I could bring my talent and training to the next level.”
I wanted to be a rock star!
The high schools didn’t have any programs that promoted modern (now 80′s early 90′s) music back then. If we wanted to pursue that venue we were on our own. So that’s what I did. I was 13 in my first “rock” band. I played keyboards. One friend from high school, Eric, a well known local musician was in the band with me. The other members were 18, 25, and 27.
We almost won the battle of the bands at Catholic Memorial. The winning band had tattoos and chains. It was so much fun though. I believe I’ve destroyed all of the video so I am confident in saying we rocked the house!!! LOL… Yeah, we kinda stunk. But it didn’t matter. The real problem was we wanted to keep playing. We would jam two or three times a week. But we needed more shows.
Putting on your own show
Once we rented out workman’s hall in Norwood. We sold tickets, promoted, put together a 30 song setlist. And on the night of the show a bunch of friends and family showed up. It was great. From a budget perspective there were issues. I think my dad figured that each band member only had to pay $150 after accounting for costs and subtracting ticket revenue. It was our last show.
We lacked organization and direction. We had issues agreeing on practice times, setlists, venues. My classmate and I were the better musicians. But at 13-14 we couldn’t play where most bands played. That’s why I think Nick Vecchio has created something spectacular for teens trying to pursue the next logical step in music.
Band Gig lets teens focus on the music
The rehearsals are directed in Band Gig’s recording studio in Norwood, MA. All of the directors are passionate about teaching and have extensive backgrounds in instruction and performance. And these kids love it. Don’t take my word for it. Watch the video from the day I sat in on a rehearsal.
Bands are grouped according to ages, likes, and interests (and yes grown ups can join too!). Currently there are 5 or more gigs in a year. Nick sees this number increasing as membership has been growing regularly since Band Gig’s launch in 2008. Last winter they had 11 bands. This year Band Gig has been adopted as an offered program by the Melrose Middle School Recreational Department. They are currently working on expanding into other rec departments in the surrounding areas.
Although the program is three years young, it has already helped spawn a local rising star. Three of the members of Some Assembly Required met through Band-Gig.
Nick went right from Berklee College of Music to teaching at Daddy’s Junky Music. He has continued to inspire aspiring musicians for more than 20 years. Band-Gig instructors also provide private lessons at the Norwood Studio.
Students leave Band-Gig having played large venue performances. They also create a professional demo in the studio. Sessions come out to costing about $20 an hour. Forget about the professional instruction the teens receive. The use of the equipment and public venues are worth that alone.
Nick has been kind enough to offer Crazy Kids members a 5% discount on Band-Gig group sessions. Even more CK members can get a free introductory lesson with one of the Band-Gig Masters! Thanks again Nick! We’ll see you at Band-Gig!
This is it – the social event of the year for toddler boys! Many girls love it, too, but we all know Thomas holds a special place in the heart of boys. We took our son in June and it was an unforgettable day for all. Day Out with Thomas is held at Edaville USA in Carver, MA. It isn’t a short car trip, but it’s worth it if your kid loves trains. Don’t worry – there’s something to do for kids of every age, so you can bring the older siblings, too.
Edaville USA is a Massachusetts landmark that has been around for decades, though they are under new ownership since 2003. Your ticket into the park covers everything except for food, souvenirs, and photos. This was a surprise to us as we kept expecting additional fees for everything we wanted to do. The park is surrounded by a huge train track, and the entry is right over part of the tracks. If you wait around long enough you can see the train go by on one of its many journeys throughout the day. The train station to embark/disembark is on the opposite side of the park, so plan your train ride to allow enough time to get there. On the way you will encounter several other rides, such as a plane ride, ferris wheel, and antique carousel. Some of the lines seemed a little long, but they appeared to move rather quickly.
You can purchase your train ticket two different ways – via the internet or when you arrive. We went on a Friday, so we bought our tickets when we arrived as we figured there wouldn’t be much of a crowd. Our train ride was about an hour later, though we could have chosen a different time. Since you can see the train approaching the station, people were lining up without being called. There really weren’t any good or bad seats on the train, though you may want to think about pictures. While the train is unloading and loading, there is a separate line with a photographer taking pictures of families with Thomas. If you pick a seat that is easy to get on and off the train, you can get off the train quickly and get your picture with Thomas. The train runs every 40 minutes, so you have plenty of opportunities throughout the day to get this done. Also look out for photo opportunities with Sir Topham Hatt. Pictures by the photographer are for purchase, of course, but you can also use your own camera on both occasions.
If it is a hot day you will want a break from the outdoor attractions as there is not a lot of shade. In the main building you will find the Edaville souvenir shop as well as a Thomas souvenir area. In the Thomas area there were several train tables set up for the kids to play with and benches for the parents to sit at, which was a great reprieve for everyone. The restrooms are nearby as well as a private nursing area.
Upstairs was an additional activity area, but we were too hot to even venture up there to see it. There were two large tents set up in the park – one near the entrance and the other near the train station. The one near the entrance was HUGE and full of picnic tables, allowing you to bring your own food and sit here and eat in the shade. Here you can watch the train go by and there is a lot of grassy area for the kids to run around. The tent by the train station also had many picnic tables, but you wouldn’t be able to bring a cooler that far into the park, so the guests here were eating food that was purchased. This tent also had temporary Thomas tattoos and entertainment throughout the day. When we were there a man was reading a Thomas story, and there were instruments for the kids to play with, which we thought was a cute idea.
Although this day was a dream-come-true for our toddler, the fact that the park could benefit from some TLC did not go unnoticed to us. The ride on Thomas is the highlight of the day, though there isn’t much to see as the train goes through pine groves and cranberry bogs. These and other things were bothersome to me, but I know that my son had the time of his life, and that’s what makes it worthwhile.
Tickets to Day Out with Thomas are $18 per person, children under 2 are free. Group sales of 20 or more tickets are $14 per person. If you purchase your tickets via the web there is an extra charge, whereas that is avoided at the park entrance. Thomas will be at Edaville August 28-29, and September 3-6, 2010. Edaville has many other events, so be sure to check out their website.
This review comes from our sister site, Crazy Kids Chicago.
Great summer movies continue to roll on. On the heels of Toy Story 3 and Train Your Dragon, I went to the opening day of Despicable Me with my son. Despicable Me is an animated feature with voices from Steve Carrell as Gru, the evil villian main character, Russell Brand as the mad scientist Dr. Nefario, and Jason Segal as Vector, the new bad guy in town. The cartoon is rated PG because of some fart jokes and sly one liners, but nothing I couldn’t take my 5 year old to.
The general gist of the story is Gru, a master villian, is getting on in years and he may not be the top villian in the world anymore. When he hears that someone stole one of the pyramids (Vector) of Egypt he gets fired up and wants to pull the greatest caper in the world. That caper is his life long dream of stealing (or at least going to) the moon. To help him out is Dr. Nefario, the crazy mad scientist who is a little hard of hearing and his minions; both of whom live in his basement. The minions may be the best part of the story. They are little oval, weeble shaped creatures who have one eye, don’t speak English but just squeak at each other, and slap each other around when they do things wrong. Every scene with these sparks giggles.
Stealing the moon has its challenges though. First, its expensive. So you have to get a loan from the Evil Bank. The Evil Bank is really into Gru’s plan but integral to that plan is a shrink ray gun that will allow him to carry the moon like a bowling ball. The loan is his if he can produce the shrink ray gun. The heist for the shrink ray gun goes flawlessly until Vector comes in and steals the gun from him. No gun, no loan.
So Gru must steal the gun back, and of course, the best way to do that is to adopt three girls who will sell cookies to Vector which will allow his cookie robots to steal the gun back. This plan goes well and the shrink ray is his but the bank still refuses him the loan. Which is where the real story comes in. The girls donate their cookie money and the minions donate their salaries to build a rocket and finance the project.
The movie is really about how these girls soften Gru and confuse him on which is more important, the girls or being evil. There are great scenes where the girls ask for kisses goodnight (”No kisses for anyone”), want him to read them a book (”This book about kittens is horrible”), or tuck them in. No matter how nasty he is to them, they refuse to give up on him and keep being nice to him. He starts to enjoy cooking them breakfast, seeing them dance, and teaching them things. He is very disturbed when the heist for the moon is on the same day as their dance recital. When he tries to make the recital after the heist, he sees a note from Vector that they have been kidnapped.
Despicable Me is really a dark comedy for kids and they pull it off. The one liners are funny, Gru is shaped ridiculously (huge chest and head with tiny legs). They do some standard fart jokes, but there are a lot of slapstick with the minions, and the scenes with the girls keep getting funnier. The ending scene of Gru dancing to the Bee Gees is a perfect ending and he actually writes his own kids book so the kids can get used to real literature. Steve Carrel speaks in some sort of eastern European accent which caused the kids some difficulty at first, but it doesn’t last long. Escape the heat or at the first sign of rain, go see Despicable Me.
This review comes from our sister site in Chicago.
Over the last several years, debate has raged at our house if the best Toy Story was Number 1 or Number 2. Mom and Son consistently argue that Toy Story 2 is the best while I believe 1 was the most creative and interesting. Now that we have seen 3, the debate rages on as a family is split three ways. Of course, my son feels like Toy Story 3 is the best one but that could be just because it is shiny and new. However, no matter which one is your favorite, the consensus is definitely that Toy Story 3 is an excellent movie for the entire family. If you looked around the audience that we saw it with, there were families, people on dates, senior citizens, and teenagers. But if you have kids, Toy Story 3 is a must see.
The whole cast is back and this time the issue is that Andy is leaving for college. And like all of us had to do, Mom is demanding that he cleans out his room before he goes. That includes the toys. They need to go into the attic, donated to the pre-school, or off to college with him. Both Andy and the toys are anxious about the final decision.
After some typical comedic hijinks, the decision is that Woody will go to college but the rest of the toys accidently wind up being donated to the pre-school. The head toy of the pre-school is Lotso and paints a picture of Sunnyside Pre-School as the utopia for toys: they have a repair shop, extra batteries, and tons of kids want to play with you. But the best part is that kids keep coming to the school so you are never left alone without a kid to play with. For our heroes, this is music to their ears because Andy hasn’t played with them in years.
Woody won’t stand for it though, he is not going to leave Andy’s side and he heads back to Andy’s house. Of course, Sunnsyside isn’t all it seems. The toys are put in the toddler’s classroom who don’t play gentle, Lotso doesn’t allow them to roam around the rest of the classrooms, and all of the sudden Sunnyside is a prison and not a vacation spot. The movie centers around a fantastic escape by the toys, led by Woody who comes back from them. And it ends with Andy making hard decisions about his toys that left more than one person in the theatre in tears.
For me though, the charm and fun of these movies is how they creatively bring the toys to life. In the beginning, the green army men go AWOL as they don’t want to go the attic. They parachute out of the window like the green army men you get at Chuck E Cheese that have the wrapped up parachute. The portrayal of Ken (voiced by Michael Keaton) was absolutely fantastic. Whether it was the Ken dream house, his obsession with clothes (there is a scene where he just changes clothes from disco to kung fu, and another scene where he is tortured by Barbie ripping his clothes until he gives up some secrets), or the other toys ribbing him that he is a girls toy, Ken steals a lot of the show. They even throw in a love interest for Rex by way of another dinosaur.
Toy Story 3 was a long wait and worth the wait. My kid is already asking when he can have the DVD.
What will I do with my Kids today is on the lips of every parent, every day. Once you get past breakfast, the grueling decisions start. Crazy Kids is the cure.
In order to be eligible you must Like Crazy Kids Boston on Facebook. While you’re there, you need to comment on Crazy Kid’s wall posting about the ticket giveaway. A simple “sign me up” or “hazah” will do. Good Luck… The winner will be picked randomly on Thurday, September 29th. You need to still like Crazy Kids and have your comment posted at the time of the drawing. Tickets have no cash value and are not exchangeable.
