SeaQuest Interactive Aquarium in Vegas | Fun for the whole Family

Did you know that Vegas has an interactive aquarium?  I had NO idea! I was given the opportunity to go and check it out. 

The SeaQuest Interactive Aquarium is located at the Boulevard Mall in Maryland Parkway. I wasn't really sure what to think about an aquarium. We have taken the kids to zoos and aquariums before and I have to say they are a bit boring. You look at the fish, shark or animal and then move along. 

That is not what the SeaQuest Interactive Aquarium is. In fact, we were actually there for hours. We even got splashed repeatedly by this little one. This stingray wanted our attention (or food) and wanted to make sure we saw that he/she was there. 

If the stingray splashes weren't enough we also got to feed the fish, feed the birds and hold a snake. 

Did you catch that, I said "hold a snake". When I hear the word aquarium I was under the impression that we would only be seeing Aquatic animals: like Octopus, Sharks, Stingrays, Jellyfish, Eels, Dory, Nemo etc. That's not what happened. We saw so much more like Birds, Amphibians and reptiles.

The first thing that we felt is that the staff really want to be there. They know the animals and seem to want to teach everyone about them. They were friendly and helpful. 

Did you know that the color of feathers on these particular birds represent where they're from? If you are like me, you just learned something new. You're welcome! :)

Some of the animals you can feed for an additional charge. My husband liked feeding the Mandarin Duck by hand. I think he is crazy but the kids thought he was cool. 

All in all we had a great time and if you are looking for something a little different off the Vegas strip, you should give the SeaQuest Interactive Aquarium a try. 

The SeaQuest Online Gift Packages are on sale 

My Review: Hickies Lacing System

I can't be the only one to pick up my kids from school and look down to see this! I have to say that it's really annoying and not only because she can fall, but it's just one of the many ways I have realized I am turning into my mom. 😨

I was given an incredible opportunity to give these Hickies a try. I have to say that I have never heard of this product before but if I don't have to see shoe laces all over the place it's worth a try.

For those like me who have no idea what Hickies are, they are a lacing system is universal by design and is crafted to work with any shoe, as long as it has eyelets. You can wear them in your sneakers, work shoes, boots, and even dress shoes. 

I am so glad that these Hickies came with instructions. I am that personality that needs step by step instructions. (I know, I know).  If that's not awesome enough I found some diagrams on the website to help even more.

We were given 2 sets to try out: one bright colored kids Hickies 10pk, which match perfectly with my daughters pink shoes and a set of black Hickies 14pk. The black ones don't say kids on them so I am assuming they are adult size.

My daughter and I had a great time trying to get these Hickies on and figure out the right style. She really wanted to do it all and I was all for it. It would be bad if these were harder than I thought to put together and she couldn't do it unless I was with her.

I am happy to report that my 10 year old was able to put it all together. She did have a little bit of problems "snapping" them but we decided to make them on the loose setting except the last snap where it was regular. This way she is able to slide her feet in the shoes but they are still tight enough for her to run and jump in them. 

I wasn't sure if my son was going to want them but I was wrong. We put the black "adult" Hickies on his shoes and since we had 6 left over we were able to put them on my daughter's school shoes as well. 

We decided to use the extra tight method with these. I am not 100% if they are different sizes or just get more in a pack with the kids vs adults. I guess I should have put them side by side to tell. I can tell you that the same loose method was way too big so that's why we went with the extra tight.
They both decided to have the slip on method so they don't have to mess with the snaps. We were having so much fun taking pictures of the shoes that even our dog got in on the action.

I wasn't really sure what to think when we first received these but I am surprised and pleased at the outcome. The kids love them, shoes are staying on, I'm not having to deal with untied shoes all day. It's really a win/win situation.

Hickies is offering my readers an awesome deal of 25% off w/ code USFAM2 but hurry this deal is now thru Oct. 31st!

The Range 702 in Las Vegas

When you think of date night you probably don't think of heading over to a shooting range. On that same note when you are traveling to Las Vegas your thoughts probably don't go straight toward a shooting range either, but that's the joy of it. 

There is so much more to Las Vegas to do than just the strip and here is just one example. The Range 702 is the largest Shooting Range and it is just off the strip. It's not only for locals but visitors as well. Don't have a ride from your hotel, don't worry they have a shuttle service to pick you up. 

I have to admit, I really didn't know what to expect. Ok, I knew we would be shooting guns but that's about it. When we walked in I was immediately impressed at the cleanliness of the place. Right away we were greeted by staff asking if they could help us. All the staff was very knowledgable and nice. They answered all my questions and I didn't feel weird asking them. It didn't matter if I had shot guns all my life or this was my first time. They were there to help.

They have 4 range areas with 4 lanes in each, so it accommodates 16 shooters. One is designated as the VIP area. :) Three of the ranges are 15 yards long and the last one is 25 yards and used for machine guns as well. Yep, you can shoot those as well at The Range 702.

The Range 702 hosts birthday, bachelor, bachelorette, events and parties. They also have a lounge area so you can enjoy your party's company. 

When you head to any range you want to make sure you bring the right stuff and ear and eye protection are mandatory.  The ranges are not designated for handgun or rifle. If you are shooting multiple guns, you can shoot them in the same lane. I would suggest not only wearing ear protection but ear plugs as well because it can get very loud with the rifles next to you. 

If you don't have your own firearm or you're just looking to try out a different one, you can rent a gun there. You also can bring your own ammo or purchase it there. They have a great weekly deals for locals that you can check out right here. 

If you are here as a tourist or local and have been drinking etc they have no problem turning you away. They need to keep everyone safe and I appreciate that. 

If you want to go ahead and check it out be sure to print out this coupons for FREE 1 hour range time.

Marvel Universe Live In Las Vegas April 23-26

It is absolutely no secret that we are Marvel Superhero fanatics. In fact our son's nursery was decorated with Spiderman. He learned to read with Comic books and he cried when Captain America The Winter Soldier was over because he wasn't ready for it to end. You can't even imagine the excitement he had when we surprised him with tickets to Marvel Universe Live!

As we entered the building you could just tell that we would be safe with all the superheroes around us. It seemed that everyone was dressed in their favorite Marvel superhero costumes. It was really cool to see not only kids but the adults dressing up too. Before you ask, no I didn't have an outfit on but I would make an awesome Black Widow. ;)

Once the show started it was non stop action, everything from fight scene, motorcycle stunts, pyrotechnics and high wire acrobatics wrapped around a great story line. Don't worry if you are not familiar with all the Marvel Characters you will be able to keep up and understand what is going on. 

Our fearless Heroes included Ironman, Wolverine, Thor, Black Widow, Captain America, Hawkeye, Falcon, Nick Fury, Captain Marvel, Hulk, Storm, Cyclops, and Spiderman. They had to defeat 25 villains including Red skull, Madame Hydra, Dr Ock, Green Goblin, Rhyno, The Lizard, Killian, and Loki (Thor's brother). 

You could just tell that lots of thought and work went into this show, from the story line to the special effects. I was very impressed by Spiderman, he was probably my favorite. If you have watched the new Spiderman cartoons you will notice that he is always flipping and bouncing off the walls (no pun intended) and it was no different tonight. Spiderman was truly an acrobatic professional. Every time he turned around he was flipping, hanging on ropes and fighting crime. I know that sounds strange that I would be impressed by that but I think they picked the perfect person to play Spiderman.

If you are looking for a fabulous Family show that the kids are going to love, check out Marvel Universe Live at the Thomas & Mack, April 23-26.  Get 25% off tickets with this link make sure you use coupon code: MOMS. Not valid on Front Row or VIP seats.

Big Hero 6 Hits Theaters Today

I don't know about your house but my kids have been talking about Big Hero 6 for months!

I had the honor of being invited to check out Big Hero 6 last weekend. My little man was ecstatic that it was his' turn for a mommy/son date. WOOHOO!!

 

Big Hero 6 is about Hiro Hamada, an actual genius that graduated High School at the age of 13. I told you genius.  His brother tries his best to help his young brother not waste his  young years away and with lots of hard work Hiro gets into the Robotic department at San Fransokyo Tech. The same College that his brother is attending. 

When a devastating event happens he finds comfort and support from Baymax, a squishy, marshmallow looking robot that was created to help the sick and injured.

Seriously, how cute is Baymax.  On a scale from 1-10 how would you describe the pain? HA!

Hiro, Baymax and his friends learn of a criminal plot but they need to uncover more information. He ends up transforming them into "Superheros".  He took their strengths and used that as their powers. 
Makes me sit here and think of what my strengths are. I want to be a Superhero too.

Big Hero 6 had lots of different lessons to be learned like trust, believing in yourself, mourning, revenge and friendship all packed into 108 minutes. 

Big Hero 6 is actually inspired by the Marvel comics.  I didn't know that going into the movie.  If you are comparing this movie to the actual comic books, I am no help, because I have not read them. I can tell you that we enjoyed this movie and I am sure we will end up purchasing it when it comes out.

If you are planning a weekend movie with the kids, Big Hero 6 is an excellent family choice. It comes to Theaters on November 7th.

CSNstores Review....

I told you last month that I was asked to do a product review from CSNstores.com.

I was actually shocked at how many things CSNstores has to offer. You can find everything from cookware, Bar tables and stools for the den and everything in between.  The site is easy to navigate, you can easily find deep discounts and promotions, and if needed, the customer service is always available to help you out!

I chose the Black & Decker Spacemaker can opener.  I have been needing one for about a year now and just haven't gotten around to getting one.
I was actually surprised at all the features that this Can Opener has aside from what I expected... you know just a can opener; but I got a whole lot more.  It comes with a bag cutter, bottle opener and knife sharpener making this an all in one appliance that conveniently fits under the cabinet, which keeps my counter space uncluttered.
That's my kind of appliance!

All in all I am very happy with my experience with CSNstores and would definitely use them again.  They do have everything.

CNS stores wants me to do a review.

Have you ever heard of CSN stores? 

I have honestly never heard of these stores until yesterday, when I was asked to do a product review.  I was shocked at how big this company is, they have everything from housewares for the kitchen to Bar tables and stools for the den and everything in between!  So when they asked me to review a product from their company, I told them, "ABSOLUTELY"! 

I am so excited, stay tune for my review!