Grab your, kids, sunscreen, picnic basket and get ready to head to Bay Beach which is set to open on Saturday, May 4th @ 10AM.
There is no admission charge and parking is free. Ride tickets are $.25 each, with the rides requiring one or two tickets per rider. Tickets can be purchased from the ticket office on the park grounds during regular operation hours.
Tickets for the live pony rides must be purchased at the pony ride site. Regular ride tickets will not be accepted at the live pony ride.
Since our little Ellie was born in 2011, I have become a BIG fan and supporter of baby wearing and have even managed to get Alex and a few friends hooked on it as well.
I have used quite a few different carriers and have enjoyed them all including my Supernova sling from Seven Slings.
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As a nursing mom, I know that people can be all judgey judgey about those of us who choose to nurse in public. For me, to avoid the hassle of getting into a huge debate about nursing in public, I use a nursing cover too keep the goods covered but I am still able to watch my little one while they chow down.
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Children can be extremely difficult to buy gifts for, especially when you’re on a budget. As your friends and family grow, and your own family grows, you’ll find yourself going to more and more children’s birthdays every year. Preparing for these birthdays may take a little preparation if you want to stick to your budget.
Books don’t have to be boring. If the child has an electronic book reader you can get them new books in the series, and there are many children that have specific interests that they would be very excited to have a book about. There are many books today that have electronic features that interest children, and there are books for practically any age group and type of child. Educational but entertaining DVD sets are also a great way to help a child learn while they’re having fun at the same time.
Children grow out of clothing all the time, which means that clothing is a great gift both for the kids and the parents. Kid’s clothing is usually fairly inexpensive because designers know that it will need to be replaced often. If you want to save money you can download a printed pattern and sew it yourself. You can choose a fabric pattern that involves something the child really likes, such as dinosaurs for a younger child.
When you need to save money, you can go for quantity over price. Grab bags are a great way to give a child many small gifts and not a single large gift. Candies, small toys, stickers, and other fun items can entrance a child for a long time. By putting a lot of thought into every item you put in the bag you can show the child and their parents that you really care about getting them something they’ll love.
Many children absolutely adore stuffed animals, and even large stuffed animals are usually very economical. You can pick out an animal that they like or a color they like and they’ll be extremely excited to meet their new friend. Before you pick out a stuffed animal you can also give a call to the parents to make sure that they don’t already have something similar in their room and to make sure that their stuffed animal phase is not yet over.
Board games are a great way to pry kids away from the video games and get them to spend more time with their family. The child and their parents alike will benefit from the togetherness, and many children will have just as much fun with a board game as with electronics with just a bit of encouragement. Board games are very cheap today, and there are many board games that you’ll be able to choose from depending on the age of the child and their interests.
Kate is a mother of 3 children who sometimes finds it financially challenging to buy gifts for all the children in her extended family. She put together this list of ideas for anyone who may be in a similar situation. Kate also recommends that people should check out the latest target catalogue for more inexpensive gift ideas for kids.
**This post is made possible thanks to our friends at the National Railroad Museum and US Family Guide. All thoughts and opinions are my own.**
The weekend before Easter, our family was fortunate enough to attend The Great Bunny Train at the National Railroad Museum here in Green Bay. We spent 3 hours checking out the museum, participating in Easter activities, meeting the Easter Bunny and going on a train ride.
I have lived in Green Bay my entire life and I have no memories of ever actually going to the railroad museum so this wasn’t just a great experience for the kids but me too!
The kids had a great time meeting the Easter Bunny. (Minus Alexander who was scared to go near him).
The kids really enjoyed checking out the trains.
I enjoyed seeing all of the people and snapping pictures.
Ellie really enjoyed her freedom and being able to run around, play with big floor puzzles and the train tables.
Before calling it a day, we made our way out to the train depot and boarded the train where we took our seats, met our conductor and received a special golden egg with a chocolate treat inside.
The 3 older kids enjoyed sitting on the top tier of the train car while Alex, Ellie and myself remained on the lower level.
All in all everyone had a great time. Alexander is already planning on going back this summer to see Thomas the Train!
Thank you to our friends at the National Railroad Museum and US Family Guide for making this possible.
