All posts by Anne Younger

Anne is a 30-something full-time SAHM mom of 5 ranging from 3 to 17 and grandma of 1 who resides in Ashwaubenon (Green Bay) Wisconsin. She started blogging in 2008 as a way to regain her sanity. She enjoys coffee, chocolate, cheeseburgers and vodka along with spending time with her husband and kids.

The Color Run – Green Bay September 29th

*This post is made possible by The Color Run. I received a promotional item in exchange for this post. All thoughts and opinions are my own*
 

You may have seen pictures all over Facebook, Instagram and Twitter of people running while covered in what looks like different colors of paint.  Well, now’s your chance to be part of it, The Color Run is coming to Green Bay WI September 29th and I have 2 teenage kids who are looking forward to running in it!

The Color Run™, also known as the Happiest 5k on the Planet, is a unique paint race that celebrates healthiness, happiness, individuality, and giving back to the community

Less about your 10-minute-mile and more about having the time of your life, The Color Run is a five-kilometer, un-timed race in which thousands of participants are doused from head to toe in different colors at each kilometer. The fun continues at the finish line with a gigantic “Color Festival,” using more colored powder to create happiness and lasting memories, not to mention millions of vivid color combinations. Trust us, this is the best post-5k party on the planet!

With only two rules, the idea is easy to follow: Wear white at the starting line and finish plastered in color!

The Color Run Promo Code

 

Be sure to register now and use the promo code COLOR5OFF and save $5 on registration for ANY city that is NOT sold out! Register now as this is an event that usually sells out!

Want to run with a team?

When you register in a team of 4 or more it is automatically $5 cheaper, you can then also use the promo code on top of that and save $10.00. Details are online.

How does a “Color Team” work compared with a solo runner?

Pretty simple, you register as a (4 minimum/infinity max) unit rather than as an individual. You get to pick a groovy custom team name, anything from The Roy G Biv All-stars to We Sweat Rainbows. You then get to run/walk together and “help” each other get really colored up over the 5 color kilometers. There is no “relay” component and team members can finish together as a unit or separately.

*This code DOES NOT guarantee you a spot in the race so be sure to register if there are still openings available.

Still not sure if The Color Run is for you? Check out this great video for more information!

Planning on participating?  Let me know and I will be sure to watch for you on race day!

Sesame Street Live: Make A New Friend Nov. 15-17th 2013

**This post and giveaway is made possible by Vee Corporation.  I received a promotional item in exchange for this post.  All thoughts and opinions are my own.  This post may contain affiliate links.**

Last November, Alex and I had the opportunity to take Alexander and Ellie to see Sesame Street Live:  Can’t Stop Singing at the Brown County Veteran’s Memorial  Arena.  Of course, Ellie was just shy of 11 months old at the time, so she didn’t really get it but Alexander had an absolute blast.  

Now that Ellie has discovered Sesame Street and has fallen for Elmo, Abby Cadabby and the rest of the gang, we are excited that we will be returning to the arena this November to see Sesame Street Live:  Make A New Friend.

No matter where you’re from or where you’ve been, everyone is special – so join in! Elmo, Grover, Abby Cadabby, and their Sesame Street friends welcome Chamki, Grover’s friend from India, to Sesame Street. Together, they explore the universal fun of friendship and celebrate cultural similarities, from singing and dancing, to sharing cookies! Join the fun and make a memory with your friends and family!
Sesame Street Live:  Make A New Friend will be at the Brown County Veteran’s Memorial November 15th-17 for 6 shows.  

You can catch a performance on one of the following days:

Friday, November 15th: 7pm
Saturday, November 16th: 10:30am, 2pm & 5:30pm
Sunday, November 17th: 1pm & 4:30pm

Ticket prices:

Sunny Seats (VIP) $56
Gold Circle $29 & $21

VIP tickets include a pre-show photo opportunity with two characters from the show.
Any child who has reached his or her first birthday must have a ticket.
The $21 seats are $14 on opening night.

Baby Bump Update: Nearing the end!

I can’t believe the end is near!!!

Before we know it we will be snuggling our new little bundle of joy.

That time cannot come soon enough!

This week has been rough.  I’ve been having some pretty good contractions since Wednesday.  So good, we took a trip to the doctor to have things checked out.  As of Wednesday I haven’t dialated at all but my cervix is softened and things are changing in the nether regions!

YAY!

While at the office on Wednesday I sat on the monitor for a bit to check out the contractions and they are indeed contractions.  Since then, they have been getting stronger and longer now I just need them to get closer!  I also had an ultrasound just to scope things out and everything looked good too!

Now lets just hope for a baby….soon!

What Do You Give A Cup About? #GiveACup

**This post is made possible by Peet’s Coffee. I received a promotional item in exchange for this post. All thoughts and opinions are my own.**

Image and value provided by our partner, Peet’s

Peet’s Coffee is launching Peet’s NEW Single Cups and to celebrate this journey, Peet’s Coffee is launching ‘Give A Cup’, the Internet’s very first social sampling experiment. 
 
Here’s how it works. Each week, you can go to doyougiveacup.com and vote on a topic. The topics are fun, current and sometimes a bit quirky. Your votes determine where Peet’s will host their sampling events each week.

If there is one thing in this life that I give a cup about more than anything, that would be my family.

My husband, my kids, my parents, my sister and her family and all of my other relatives are what is most important to me.  Each and every one of them is a special part of my life and I cannot imagine it without them.

As I’ve grown over the years, I have become closer to my family, especially my parents and I wouldn’t want it any other way!  

What do you ‘Give A Cup’ About?

 

 

Save Your Space with The Parking Spot

This is a Sponsored post written by me on behalf of The Parking Spot for SocialSpark. All opinions are 100% mine.

Having been to the airport a time or two and having family that travels a lot, I have heard the tales of parking issues more than once.  From everything to parking in the middle of nowhere to cars being broken into, things that most people do not want to deal with when leaving or returning from a trip.

Well my friends, the time has come for you to check out The Parking Spot, where you can expect MORE than cheap airport parking!

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In addition to those great perks, The Parking Spot is well-lit and fully-fenced, offers luggage assistance, covered, open-air and valet parking at select locations, complimentary chilled water and Monday – Friday until 9am, you can grab a complimentary USA Today!

I love that The Parking Spot also has airport parking reservations available.  I have yet to benefit from this great service but I have a few friends who already have and they raved about it!

Right now, The Parking Spot is offering a limited-time promotion (at select location nationwide) offering 15% OFF PARKING at The Parking Spot through Labor Day!

If you are planning on traveling soon, check to see if you will be visiting one of the 22 U.S.Airport locations that offer The Parking Spot service!

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