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Adventure Aquarium Family Experience + 4-pack ticket Giveaway
July 2nd, 2013
Disclosure: I received a complimentary product for the purposes of this giveaway. No monetary compensation was provided for this post.
Last month I was able to attend a Mommy Blogger Event to the Aquarium in Camden, New Jersey. I never knew I would be attending so many events when we moved to Pennsylvania. When I told my hubby that the girls and I were going he was bummed because he likes the aquarium over the zoo. Now we have a reason to go again!
We arrived before the public was admitted so that we were given full access to every area of the aquarium. We got to see a baby alligator at the beginning.
We later got to see the penguins start their day by taking a dip.
Julianne was definitely taking it all in. She LOVES water so she was running everywhere to catch a glimpse of water.
The underwater was so intriguing to my 20-month old. She was actually seeing LIVE fish instead of seeing fish in a book. Sharks and more too!
She kept asking me “Up!” just to be able to see every section with fish and creature. She would have climbed up if she could. She was constantly desperate to see MORE!
How about the gigantic alligator, called Mighty Mike? We all got to take pictures in front of the tank. So menacing!
I think the most exciting section (for me), was the music area. There were stations where kids could make music with different tins. There were also areas for kids to touch star fish, sting rays and small sharks. All very safe! There was even a station to wash hands too.
Did I mention that it was just the girls and me? I used my baby carrier to take the 4-month old and I took the stroller in case I needed to take a break with her. It all worked real well especially since the 4-month old LOVES looking around. She was taking it in really well.
Can you see the speed and the number of fish? It was hard to keep up with Julianne. She was just a happy toddler.
Once we got to the Jules Verne room it was darker so I was able to hold her and keep her close to me. We talked through every sea creature in awe.
More jellyfish!
What an amazing octopus!
My next favorite section was the shark tunnel.I wish we had more time in that area but it was the lat section of our tour and my children were on their last leg before lunch time. I could have been in there for 30 minutes.
Kathleen enjoyed every moment and she was quiet the whole time! I loved that.
Want a chance to visit this awesome place? Here is your chance to win the following:
Prize: 4-pack of General Admission tickets to Adventure Aquarium. They are valid for 1 year (365 days) past the date of issue.
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Keurig K75 Platinum Single-Cup Coffeemaker Giveaway
July 1st, 2013
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Co-hosted:
My Devotional Thoughts, Love from Elle,
One lucky winner will win
Keurig K75 Platinum Single-Cup Coffeemaker + Bonus 12 K-Cup variety pack.
Value $179
The winner will be available to pick the color:
-Midnight Black
-Platinum
-Mocha
US ONLY
July 1 to 22
Enter below!
Good Luck
Instructions:
All entries are optional. We understand not everyone has the social media accounts included on this giveaway, please click done only to the entries you have done.
Example: Click on the first entry link, it will go to a second page. Do the entries and click done only to the ones you have done, close the window. Go back to the main page with the giveaway and click done to that entry even if you only did one of the entries on the second page.
Disclosure: An Opera Singer in the Kitchen is not responsible for prize. If you have any questions about the giveaway please send an email to nysavingspecials@gmail.com
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Buffalo Chicken Spaghetti Squash
June 25th, 2013
Last week I made this quick meal for our family that was a big winner! I noticed a great recipe in on of my blogger groups on Facebook which took me to Foodologie. She had prepared this recipe in 30 minutes. I made my first Buffalo Chicken lettuce boats 2 years ago for the first time that I knew I had to make these.
The original recipe called for quinoa but Karla decided to sub spaghetti squash for quinoa. Personally I cannot wait to try the original recipe as well since I like quinoa, but since my husband does not I decided to make the recipe with the squash.
Even though my husband is not a fan of squash I thought this recipe would be a winner.
This recipe is definitely low-carb. I left out the cabbage and doubled the carrots. I also added chopped cilantro as well because it was calling out to me. I really cannot do blue cheese so I changed it with feta cheese.
The meal was VERY satisfying but it needed something crunchy like pita chips on the side. I know the cabbage would be the crunch but I am not eating cabbage at the moment.
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Blogger Dinner at Supper #supperphilly
June 24th, 2013
When you hear blogger dinner you might imagine a dinner with more than 2 people right? Well, this dinner in downtown Philly was only a two blogger dinner with a fab PR gal from MorningStar Farms. After creating a burger recipe for MorningStar Farms “Feel Good Grilling” Tour, I was told I was invited to a nice local farm-to-table restaurant in Philly called Supper. (check out my giveaway!)
I enjoy going to local places but why were we invited there? Chef and owner Mitch Prensky was going to be at Manayunk Art Festival this weekend where he was making his own version of veggie sliders with MorningStar Farms.
This was my husband’s first night with BOTH girls and my FIRST night all alone so it was a huge deal. Would I be able to relax? I took a train into downtown and walked a few blocks and arrived at Supper. Dinner turned out the be a relaxed and wonderful night with 2 lovely gals. We enjoyed a variety of dishes with a several visits from the chef. I love it when chefs come to tables.
How often does the chef change his menu? Well, since it is a farm-to-table restaurant the dishes depend on the in-season produce so Chef Prensky said he changed it 8-10 times. Wow!
The food was SO good. There were so many fresh flavors and lots of options for both veggie eaters and meat eaters. The environment was cozy and elegant yet relaxed.
Check out what we had!
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| tamale fries |
Spicy but delicious! Must make these somehow!
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| tamale fries |
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| cheddar and sage cheese puffs |
Amazing, light, and SO much flavor!
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| cheese tray |
Tomato jam on cheese. YUM!!! They make their own too!
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| cornbread hush puppies |
These were the most flavorful hush puppies I have had in a long time. They were perfectly crispy too! Want more…..
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| dayboat scallops |
Delicious scallops. I had not really had scallops until we moved to Pennsylvania, now it is my husband’s and my favorite seafood.
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| fried brussels sprouts |
I could eat this as my main entree, just serve me more. I like brussels sprouts but this was FANTASTIC and crispy. The corn relish was fresh and paired with pimento cheese on the side? Whoa!
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| grilled hanger steak |
Enough said. Meat eaters dream!
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| Mahi Mahi |
My dish was my favorite by far. Mahi mahi was light and meaty. So many flavors that came to make one perfect dish. I simply loved the presentation and the bold flavors.
If you get a chance try Supper in the city. You will not regret the awesome experience! I cannot wait to come with my husband and share this with him.
Thanks MorningStar Farms and Chef Prensky!
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| Picture courtesy of Leslie from And Her Little Dog Too |
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Lucky Duck Living™: Humor in Organic Tees + Giveaway
June 21st, 2013
Do you still wear t-shirts or are all those days long gone? Well if you are constantly frustrated that shirts are not long enough, loose enough, or fitted enough then look no further! The founder of this company created a most comfortable organic shirt MADE IN THE U.S.!
T-SHIRTS
Lucky Duck Living™: Organic Tees are amazing fitted-tees created especially for women’s lady curves. Don’t believe it? Check here the Fit Guide!
• not to tight under the arms or short in the sleeves
• plenty of length that is pre-shrunk, so the fit you get is what you’ll have
• tapered in the waist to flatter your shape, yet offering plenty of give with super soft baby rib cotton.
Still unsure what size you are? Email Founder Thais Zoe your height, weight, bra size and anything else you’d like her to know about your shape and she will pick the best fitted size for you.
These t-shirts have a lot of personality and are funny! There are nine super fun designs for every personality.
Check it out the designs here or below: LuckyDuckLiving.
These are great and the one I chose was the night owl.I like the name that each shirt portrays especially since each person is supposed to guess what the word and image portray.
Do Good: Manufactured in North Carolina from super soft certified organic cotton with 20% of profits support three USA non-profits (also listed on my About page)
• Social: http://www.soul-
• Animals: http://
• The Arts: http://
LIFE
Facebook: Lucky Duck Living™ is dedicated to making the Facebook page your absolute favorite page filled with humor, inspiration and style tips to make every day better.
Pinterest: Find Lucky Duck Living™ on Pinterest where Lucky Duck Living Style TV board shows all sorts of ways to wear your favorite tees and the #FlowerFriday community board which spreads the love with gorgeous blooms every week.
The Joy Blog Weekly™: The founder, Thais Zoe, an inspirational weekly blog on discovering joy through your everyday life. I’m in your corner!
How about subscribing to THE LUCKY DUCK LIST™?
When you do, you will see the following:
• Monthly Free T-Shirt drawing
• The Joy Blog Weekly™ delivered to your inbox every Thursday
• VIP discounts only for those on the list
Only want the drawing and the discounts, but not the Joy Blog? No problem. You can pick and choose what you want to receive. We want you happy!
How about a chance to win one of these tees? THREE tees will be given away!
If you cannot wait there is a
SPECIAL USA LOVE LIST PROMO CODE FOR 20% OFF FIRST ORDER: DUCKLOVESUSA
June 21st – July 6th, 2013
