Christmas Time Movie Night

It is a fun tradition at our house to just relax and enjoy Christmas time movie nights all through the days after Thanksgiving until Christmas eve.  It helps get everyone in the spirit.  We don't have time to watch a movie every night because the season is also just as busy as it is merry and bright.  There are parties and events peppered all through the season and maybe that is why just sitting and cuddling with my son under a bright red blanket watching a Christmas movie feels so nice.  I am not out in the hustle and bustle of the holiday crowds.  We are just enjoying a moment and a memory together.

The great thing is we don't have to rent a movie every night to enjoy them.  We don't have cable and we save money this way by only paying for the internet, Amazon Prime, and Netflix.   I am going to try and share with you a movie our family loved so you can enjoy a sweet night of cuddling,  popcorn, and Christmas mood and memory making.

Tonight we watched Miracle on 34th Street on Netflix.



It is rated PG, although I really don't know why.  It is the 1994 version, not the older one.  Spoiler alert...My ten-year-old son actually clapped his hands when Santa Claus was released.   It was a very sweet little movie.  

Free Museum Admission Today March 12 from Smithsonian Magazine

The Museum Day Live! ticket provides free admission for two.  I enjoy taking my son to museums with this free event every year.  We sometimes get to explore museums that I typically would not attend and / or afford.   

When we visited Washington DC it was a nice surprise to find that the well known Smithsonian Museums, offer free admission every day.  In that same spirit Museum Day Live! is an annual event hosted by Smithsonian magazine in which participating museums across the country open their doors to anyone presenting a Museum Day Live! ticket… for free.

This is a great way to fit in a FREE Homeschool field trip, or maybe cut your costs in half.   

To find a participating museum click here.

You must find a museum, and print out your ticket before you can attend.  

Free Museum Admission on March 12 with Smithsonian Museum Day Live!

The Museum Day Live! ticket provides free admission for two.  I enjoy taking my son to museums with this free event every year.  We sometimes get to explore museums that I typically would not attend and / or afford.   

When we visited Washington DC it was a nice surprise to find that the well known Smithsonian Museums, offer free admission every day.  In that same spirit Museum Day Live! is an annual event hosted by Smithsonian magazine in which participating museums across the country open their doors to anyone presenting a Museum Day Live! ticket… for free.

This is a great way to fit in a FREE Homeschool field trip, or maybe cut your costs in half.   

To find a participating museum click here.

You must find a museum, and print out your ticket before you can attend.  

#IceCastles! Freezing Good Fun!

We had a great time at Ice Castles in Lincoln NH.  Have you ever been to one?  They have them in several locations in the US and even in EDMONTON, AB!  

We went to the one in Lincoln, NH

It was an acre-sized, all-ice castle with amazing ice features including archways, tunnels, slot canyons, ice slide, caverns, glacial waterfalls and a frozen throne.   My son LOVED the tunnels and so did most of the other kids that were there.  My son made a couple instant friends and they started playing in the tunnels playing tag and hide-and-seek.  We had to pry them away from each other when it was time to go.  

I wanted to go last year but didn't for whatever reason seems lame now, because I am SO glad we went!  I had never been to something like that and it was amazing!  

They lite everything all up with beautiful color changing lights that makes all of the ice formations breathtaking and spectacular to see.    When you first walk in through the first "Ice Cave" you are saying "Whoa!  Look at that!"   I heard another family  say that it was different than it was last year so I am hoping that next year when we go I will see new wonders!  

Your kids and all ages will enjoy squeezing, squishing, sliding, stomping and crawling through parts of the stunning Narnia Like Display. You instantly feel like you are in a fairy tale.

Can you tell he likes camo?  :)

Make the trip to either the one in Lincoln NH that we went to or the others in UT, MN, EDMONTON, AB and see the natural frozen ice tones during the day; colorful LED-lit ice set to music at night. Over an acre of frozen ice walls, tunnels, towers, archways and more!   

Hurry for this year and get 15 % off your ticket with this coupon!  

Wear warm clothes!  They have hot cocoa!  



This post may contain affiliate links,  I was provided tickets to experience and give an honest review.  :) 

Family Fun at Amazing Ice Castles! UT,NH,MN,and AB!

This looks amazing!  Wouldn't your family love to check this out?  Mine does and you can!  In NEW HAMPSHIRE it is an Acre-sized, all-ice castle in Lincoln, NH. One of four Ice Castles in America.


I have always wanted to go and visit and this year with such savings now is the time!  

My family will have an amazing adventure squeezing, squishing, sliding, stomping and crawling through parts of the stunning Narnia Like Display!  

They have Natural frozen ice tones during the day; colorful LED-lit ice set to music at night. Over an acre of frozen ice walls, tunnels, towers, archways and more!   You should bring your family out and make some Frozen Memories!   

Dress your little girls up in their favorite Frozen costume and they are the next princess!   


Or maybe Superman...


Look at the Amazing ice features including archways, tunnels, slot canyons, ice slide, caverns, glacial waterfalls and a frozen throne. 


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My readers get to save off admission! Fun and Unique experience with your family at Amazing Ice Castles! UT,NH,MN,and AB! Use Code USFamily and Save 15% off admission on IceCastles.com 

You can find NH Ice Castle at  64 Railroad St Lincoln, NH 03521
and their hours are:
M - Th: 3pm to 9pm
Friday: 3pm to 10pm
Sat: Noon to 10pm
Sunday: 3pm to 9pm
Tuesday: Closed

If NH is not your neck of the woods you can check out the Ice Castles in EDMONTON, AB, UTAH, or MINNESOTA!



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Great Nation Wide Coupons for Pumpkin Patches, Corn Mazes and Fall Fun!

Lots of great coupons to the Fall Attractions below.  US Family Guide is offering these coupons to save your green this fall!   Love the fall season don't you?  It goes with my hair...haha  

Arizona
Tolmachoff Farms - Glendale
Mortimer Farms - Dewey
Rocker 7 Farm Patch - Buckeye

California
Pirates Dinner Adventure - Vampirates - Buena vista
Gilroy Gardens - Gilroy
California's Great America - Santa Clara
Big Horse Corn Maze Festival - Temecula

Colorado
ColoradoKids.com Annual Halloween Guide
http://www.coloradokids.com/seasonal/halloween.php
Anderson Farms - Erie
Fritzler Maze - La Salle
Mile High Farms - Bennett
Wishing Star Farm - Calhan
Harvest Farm - Wellington
Cottonwood Farms - Boulder
Rocky Mountain Pumpkin Ranch - Longmont
Elitch Gardens Theme Park - Fright Fest - Denver
Denver Zoo - Boo at The Zoo - Denver
Children's Museum of Denver - Trick or Treat Street - Denver

Connecticut
Scott's Yankee Farmer - East Lyme

Florida
The Little Farm - Goulds
Lowry Park Zoo - ZOOBOO Kids! - Tampa

Georgia
Corn Dawgs - Loganville
Old Freeman Farms - Sylvania
LEGOLAND Discovery Center - Atlanta
Funopolis Family Fun Center - Fearopolis Haunts

Illinois
Siegel's Cottonwood Farm - Lockport

Indiana
Amazing Fall Fun - Waterloo
Shipshewana Corn Maze - Shipshewana

Maryland/DC
Great Country Farms - Bluemont
Ripley's Believe It or Not! - Batimore

Michigan
Bavarian Inn Lodge - Frankenmuth

Missouri/Kansas
Beggs Family Farm - Sikeston
Carolyn's Country Cousins - Liberty Corn Maze
Legoland Discovery Center - Brick or Treat - Kansas City

Montana
Applestem, Inc. - Vaughn

New Jersey
iPlay America - Freehold

New Mexico
La Union Maze - La Union

New York
Wright Family Farm - Warwick
Pick A Pumpkin Pumpkin Patch - Esperance
Six Flags Great Escape Lodge & Indoor Water Park - Queensbury

OhioBlooms and Berries - Loveland
Beriswill Farms - Valley City

OklahomaTulsa Corn Maze - Tulsa

Oregon
The Maize at The Pumpkin Patch- Portland

Rhode Island
Confreda Greenhouses & Farms - Hope (Western Cranston)

South Carolina
Hollywild Animal Park - Wellford

Tennessee
Oakes Farm - Corryton
Shuckle's Corn Maze - Hendersonville

Texas
Devine Acres Farm - Devine 
Fiesta Farm - San Antonio
Barton Hill Farms - Bastrop
Lone Star Family Farm - Stephenville
LEGOLAND Discovery Center - Brick or Treat - Grapevine

Utah
Hee Haw Farms - Pleasant Grove
This Is The Place Heritage Park - Salt Lake City

Vermont
Gaines Farm - Guilford

Virginia
Great Country Farms - Bluemont

Personalized Fall Placemats from AccentsForKids.com

For daily updates on these coupons and coupons for other family attractions please visit and bookmark:http://www.usfamilycoupons.com

Cinemark Summer Movie Club House 10 Moives for $5

The Cinemark Summer Movie Clubhouse offers 10 movies for just $5.  It is a ten-week program of recently released G and PG films for kids. 

10 Movies for $5 must be purchased in advance (online or at the box office)
                                                 or
                                    Pay $1 per show 


Go here to find a participating theater and more details!

Regal Cinema Summer Movies only $1

Every summer participating Regal Cinemas offer this super cool Summer Movie Express.  It is great fun for a $1! 9 weeks of cheap summer fun!  Movies are predetermined and are typically family friendly movies.  Go here to find the closest theater to you and what movies are offered, 

All Aboard the Train to Christmas Town! #christmastrain @usfg

Climb Aboard the Train to Christmas Town!

This holiday season, fall in love with the heartwarming tale of Janice, a little girl who looks forward to riding the Train to Christmas Town every year with her brother and Grandmother. This year is a little different though, as readers of the story already know. Accompanied by a bag full of surprises, woodland friends and jolly elves, Janice relives happy memories as she rides the train to Christmas Town once again.

The conductor will welcome you aboard and punch your ticket as you find your seat in warm, decorated cars. Meet Bumblebee the Polar Bear, Wabash the Squirrel, even Zephyr the depot cat and laugh along with Elves while they’re busy serving cookies and cocoa, and leading guests in singing Christmas carols. 

Upon arrival at Christmas Town, Santa climbs on board and walks through the cars greeting each child with holiday cheer and his signature “Ho, Ho, Ho”!

All Aboard the Train to Christmas Town is coming visit https://www.traintochristmastown.com/massachussetts/index.html or call 1-888-978-5562 to climb aboard.

Dates and Times 

Cape Cod Central Railroad

Nov 22-24, 29-30

Dec 1, 6-8, 13-15, 18-23, 27-29

3:30pm, 5:30pm 7:30pm

Buzzard's Bay Depot 70 Main St. Bourne, MA

FALL! Corn Maze Coupons and Fall Festival Savings!

I have to admit I LOVE FALL!  Now that I am back in New England I am really excited to see the leaves change and feel the crispness in the air.   Our family has a plan for heading out to the corn maze and apple picking and I cannot wait!  

So I thought you a probably ready for some Fall Festival Deals too!  I have put together a great list of Corn Maze Coupons and Fall Festival savings nationwide.  Download valuable coupons for Corn Mazes, Pumpkin Patches and Fall Family Activities.  Maybe we can add some more deals to this list as we go.

 

Arizona
Schnepf Farms - Queen City
Tolmachoff Farms- Glendale, AZ

California
Forneris Farms - Mission Hills

Colorado
Anderson Farms - Erie
Flat Acres Farm - Parker
Fritzler Maze - La Salle
Sunflower Farm - Longmont
Mile High Farms - Bennett
Wishing Star Farm - Calhan
Harvest Farm - Wellington 


Florida 

Harvestmoon Farm- Masaryktown FL

Texas
Devine Acres Farm - Devine
Fiesta Farm - San Antonio
Yesterland Farm - Canton
South Texas Maize - Hondo
Dewberry Farm - Brookshire
Brazos Valley Maize- Brenham

Louisiana
CM Farms - Dry Creek

Georgia
Lane Southern Orchards - Fort Valley
Poppell Farms - Odum

Michigan
Farmer Charley's Corn Maze Adventure - Monroe

Indiana
Amazing Fall Fun - Waterloo
Harvest Tyme Pumpkin Patch - Lowell
Hobson's Fun Farm - Rockville
Guffey Acres- Kokomo, IN

Illinois
All Seasons Orchard - Woodstock
Kuipers Family Farm - Maple Park
Odyssey Fun Farm - Tinley Park
Siegel's Cottonwood Farm - Lockport

Maryland/DC
Summers Farm - Fredrick County

Massachusetts
Sauchuk Farm - Plympton

Missouri/Kansas
KC Pumpkin Patch and Corn Maze - Gardner
Shuck's Corn Maze and Pumpkin Patch - Pleasant Hill

Mississippi
Seward Farms Maze - Lucedale

Minnesota
Afton Apple Orchard - Hastings

Montana
The Maize at Grandpa's Farm - Billings

Nebraska
Camp Fontanelle - Nickerson

NewJersey
VonThun Farms - Monmouth Junction
Sahl's Father Son Farm - Egg Harbor City

New York
Wright Family Farm - Warwick
Harbes Family Farm - Mattituck

North Carolina
Patterson Farm Market and Tours - Mount Ulla

Ohio
The Corn Maze at the Sharp Run Market - Millersburg
Meadow View Growers - New Carlisle 

Oregon

The Maize at The Pumpkin Patch- Portland, OR

Pennsylvania
Hurricane Hill Farm - CoatsvilleTriple B Farms - Pittsburgh
Reillys Summer Seat Farm - Pittsburgh

Rhode Island
Confreda Greenhouses & Farms - Hope (Western Cranston)

Virginia
Cows-N-Corn - Midland
Wayside Farm Fun - Berryville
Belvedere Plantation - Fredericksburg

Utah
Cornbelly's Corn Maze & Pumpkin Fest - Spanish Fork



For Daily Updates on these coupons and coupons for other family attractions please visit and bookmark: http://www.usfamilycoupons.com

#iloveNY Family Fun Coney Island Sand Sculpting Contest

This is a fun family event that I wish I could go to....The Coney Island Sand Sculpting Contest!  

It is Saturday, August 17^th from Noon – 5:00 p.m.

The sand sculpting contest will take place on the beach and boardwalk from West 10th to West 12th Streets.  Professional Sand Sculptors will be on-site to create amazing sculptures representing Coney Island icons - including the New York Aquarium!

Watch amateur sculptors—both children and adults—from throughout NYC and beyond compete in five categories. Three winners in each category will receive cash prizes. Plus there will be entertainment like a Latin band, and several dance groups!

Of course there will be FREE stuff too: Along the boardwalk, local organizations will provide informational materials and giveaways.

Visit the Coney Island Fun Guide to learn more. Sign up FREE for the event here. 
This event is hosted by Astella Development Corp. and the Alliance for Coney Island.

Make A Plate Art Project

I’ve just been given the opportunity to review the Make A Plate Art Project and I’m looking forward to sharing it with you. I cannot wait to receive it in the mail!   I am excited can you tell?   This would be so cool for a gift (Christmas!)  Or even a perfect family keepsake to pull out and put your cookies on it every Christmas!   How about your Birthday Plate that each family member gets to use as their special plate for the day?  Oh the possibilities are endless.... 

If you want to follow along, SavingYourGreen readers can save 30% on their Prepaid Art Plate Kit (that’s a savings of over $5!) - USE PROMO CODE: USFAMILY over HERE .

 

Makit has been in business for over 40 years. Make A Plate kits allow children to let their creativity soar in crafting a lasting gift for Mom, Dad, Grandparent or teacher. All Make A Plates are nontoxic, BPA-Free, dishwasher safe and proudly made in the USA.  LOVE THAT!    We are trying to buy all USA items as much as we can.  

I will post our plate progress as it goes...I cannot wait~     Get your kit and make some plate fun with us! 

White Water Rafting in Colorado! Get 15% off!

This is the fun adventure I planned for my "kids" this summer.  I say kids but really all but one was under the age of 18.  I sent off my four kids to an adventure today that I know have made memories that will last a lifetime!   I know when I went rafting it was AMAZING!   

The kids just called me and they had an AWESOME time! Their guide was Lydia I think, but I will tell you more about her in my next post.  They had such and awesome time I will have to write about it in two posts.  But right now I want you to get in on the fun with a 15% off discount!

There is still time for you to head out for a sweet adventure as well.  I love this kind of adventures because they are so exciting, perfect and full of memories.   When you take your family on one of these trips they don't use laptops, and cell phones it is all about the moment.  The splash, the rush, their faces, priceless moments.   Totally Unplugged! Use the promo code below and get a 15% off discount!

I was provided two free tickets from the sponsor for this trip but remember I sent four kids on this adventure, so I can honestly say it is still with in a do-able and budget friendly vacation allowance.  It was priceless to me when my daughter is bursting with smiles and told me "Thank you sooooo much Mom for this!"  

Many private rafters and kayakers float the Arkansas River every year, but if you don’t have the required equipment and experience it is essential to hire a whitewater professional. River Runners has guided rafting trips on the Arkansas River since 1972. Choose from two rafting locations: the River Runners Royal Gorge Rafting Center near Canon City, Colorado; and the River Runners Riverside Rafting Resort near Buena Vista, Colorado. Both Colorado rafting destinations are an easy and scenic drive from Colorado Springs and Denver. Call  and get 15% off Discount on any trip down the Arkansas River with River Runners!* with the promo code: DISCOVERCO 800-723-8987  or visit www.whitewater.net. 

 

Summer Plans? Colorado Whitewater Rafting Discounts! Making Memories!

It is the idea of this blog to try and provide the absolute best for our families at the least about of $$$.  So with summer vacations in full swing you may be thinking of ways to provide great family fun that will not eat a giant hole in your budget.  

Whitewater rafting trips are your answer!  I swear the kids will remember riding down the whitewater for the rest of their lives but will never remember what ride the rode at a very expensive amusement park!  This is a memory maker folks and you will be surprised how it is affordable!  Use these coupons below to make your memories with your family this summer.

American Adventure Expeditions
1/2 Off Rafting Trips! Buy One Get One 1/2 Off 
Acquired Tastes Whitewater Rafting
Longest Brown's Canyon Half-Day Trip with Two Extra Rapids!  
Buffalo Joe's Whitewater Rafting
Best Colorado Rafting Discount - 20% Off Any Trip!  
Clear Creek Rafting Company
Free Photo CD of your trip, and FREE BOOTIES! 
Performance Tours Rafting
Half Price Rafting - Buy One Get One 1/2 Off!  
The Adventure Company
Quality First - Free Wetsuit Package! Whitewater Rafting, LLC
Half Day Rafting Trips Just $47!

Or straight to Water World... 
Save $6 Off Anytime at Water World 

This is a sponsored post from USFamilyguide.com but all opinions are !00% mine.