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Here’s a fabulous FREEBIE for your family!
This weekend (3/1 – 3/2), Bank of America is hosting a Museum’s on us event. Bank of America or a Merrill Lynch card holders can get FREE admission to more than 150 Museum’s across the USA . Click here to find a participating Museum near you.
**Cleveland locals, Great Lakes Science Center is included in this weeks FREE admission.
** Giveaway over. Congrats to Lori Mahlich!
Are you completely done with winter, like I am? The weather has not only been unrelentingly cold but the snow just keeps coming! I can’t wait for warmer temperatures, sand between my toes and the sun upon my face but unfortunately we still have quite a few months to wait. Thankfully, my family was invited to escape winter’s harshness and spend the weekend at Cedar Point’s Castaway Bay Indoor Waterpark! Did you know it’s always a balmy 82° at Castaway Bay?
As soon as we walked through the doors my kiddos squealed with delight when they saw the large pirate ship located right inside the lobby. The tropical decor really helped set the mood and we couldn’t wait to check into our room and change into our suits. Our room had two comfy beds, and large bathroom, mini refrigerator, microwave and screened balcony (of course, it was a little too cold to enjoy that last amenity).
As soon as possible we headed to the indoor waterpark. I wasn’t sure who was more excited me or my boys. Our first stop was the wave pool where we frolicked in the warm waters and jumped in the waves for quite a long time. Another favorite was the indoor/outdoor hot tub that the whole family could enjoy. It was so fun to enjoy a warm soak while there was snow on the ground around us.
Castaway Bay wave pool
Toddler’s Tide Pool has three slides, spraying gadgets and more!
Since my two youngest boys (ages 3 and 6) were with me we wound up spending a lot of time in the Toddler’s Tidepool and the Lookout Lagoon Family Funhouse. These areas are perfect for the “kid” in all of us. There are smaller slides in the toddler area along with a zero entry pool. I really liked that I could sit nearby while I watched my boys play. If your child is looking for a bit more adventure, The Lookout Lagoon will be right up their alley. This gigantic multi-story interactive play area has more than 100 different elements, including a 1,000-gallon tipping bucket and water slides.
I was so happy to see my son Mason get adventurous and try out the Congo Crossing at Castaway Bay. He’s never had quite the courage to do this in the past summer’s at Cedar Point’s Soak City so he was excited to make it across the first time. I can’t imagine the strength that takes…and no I did NOT attempt this myself. 🙂
While at Castaway Bay Indoor Waterpark, don’t miss the three Tropical Tubes Slides and Creature Cove. For those of you who dare you can also try out Rendezvous Run which is a 35-foot-high, 520-foot-long water roller coaster that propels riders uphill using water jets. FUN!
Even out of the water, Castaway Bay Resort has a ton of activities for you and your family! Here are just a few:
Did you know that your kids can get a FREE Castaway Bay day pass on their birthday? Yep, just sign them up and they can choose either a complimentary Waterpark Day Pass or a Birthday Fun Pack (only available for our overnight guests). Also if you choose to host your child’s birthday at Castaway Bay, the birthday child is FREE when booking with 8 or more paid guests. You’ll also be signed up for Castaway Bay coupons and special savings! Who doesn’t like coupons, right?
Do you want to get out of the cold and spend the day at Castaway Bay Indoor Waterpark? One winner will be randomly chosen to win a 4 pack of day passes! What a perfect day to spend with the family! You can enter once a day…good luck!
Disclaimer: This is not a paid post. All opinions are my own. Thanks to Castaway Bay for giving me tickets for review and giveaway.
GIVEAWAY over. Congrats to Ashley Senn!
Recently, my family was invited to attend a Lake Erie Monsters game at The Q Arena! Before the game started we walk around the concourse and I was excited to see all that a Lake Erie Monsters hockey can offer, in addition to a game!
If you have little ones like I do, you can appreciate how busy they can be. Sitting for any extended period of time usually doesn’t work real well, but the Lake Erie Monsters offer so many activities they don’t have to. In addition to watching a high energy, action packed game, you and you family can also enjoy a bunch of FREE concourse activities such as sign-making, temporary tattoos, games, uniform try-on stations, and hair and face painting (don’t worry, it will wash off). With all of these you are sure to keep even your youngest entertained between periods or on extended bathroom breaks.
Lake Erie Monster’s Promotional Nights:
- All Giveaways, unless otherwise noted, are for the first 5,000 fans in attendance (Shown in Blue)
- College ID Nights are every weekday (Tuesday – Thursday), presented by RTA & WMMS: Receive $6 tickets with a valid college ID or $5 tickets valid RTA fare card or UPASS sticker along with college ID at the Quicken Loans Arena Box Office
- Thirsty Thursday presented by RTA & WMMS: Fans can enjoy $2 14 ounce select draft beers and $5 Monster Margaritas during every Thursday night home game
- Dollar Dog & Dollar Soda Nights are every Friday night and are presented by Sugardale and Pepsi: Hot dogs and 16-ounce sodas are just one dollar each
- Postgame Skates presented by Hudec Dental following every Friday night home game. Skates are available to rent for a $3 donation to the Monsters Community Fund (while supplies last)
- Military Discount: Receive $5 tickets (select locations) with a valid Military ID at the Quicken Loans Arena Box Office
Lake Erie Monsters’s give back not only to their fans but also to local non profit organizations. While at your next Lake Erie Monster’s game be sure to find the 50/50 table which allow you to enter a raffle to win money! One fan will get half while the other portion goes to an area non profit group! It’s truly a win-win!
Want to attend a game (well of course, right?)? Well you may be interested in purchasing theFamily plan which includes, 4 lower level seats, $20 in FREE food, and a digital family picture for $59. You can also purchase tickets:
WIN TICKETS!!
I’m super excited to share that I’m hosting another Winter Family Fun giveaway! One winner will receive a 4 pack of tickets to the Wednesday, February 26th game versus the Texas Stars. Best of all these are AWESOME seats, section 108 row 4! Yep, really close to the action!
Enter below and good luck! Keep in mind that you can enter once per day!
Disclosure: This is not a paid post. All opinions are my own. A huge thanks to the Lake Erie Monsters for providing my tickets for review and giveaway!
Want to have a fun time out with the family for FREE? The Cleveland Foundation is giving a gift to the community by creating a “North Coast Harbor Weekend” on February 22 and 23. That weekend they are inviting the community to visit Great Lakes Science Center on Saturday, Feb. 22 and the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame & Museum on Sunday, Feb. 23, for FREE.
This is a fabulous gift to the community! This will be the first time the Rock Hall will host a FREE weekend day and it is also the first time Great Lakes Science Center has opened its weekend doors for both FREE admission and OMNIMAX films in its 18-year history.
Make your day even more FUN by using the Greater Cleveland RTA, which has a stop at the Science Center and Rock Hall on its Waterfront line
Hey locals! Maui Sands in Sandusky, Ohio
is offering a great deal on day passes! With this crazy Ohio weather, this would make a super fun day away with the kids!
Our family recently stayed at Maui Sands and had a blast! You can read my Maui Sands review here and check out all the fun! To find the deal sort by “events and activities”.
For a limited time you can choose from one of these three Maui Sands deal options.
Hi my name is Rachel and am a stay-at-home mom to three boys. I’ve been “couponing” for over 10 years and I absolutely love to save money! I enjoy not only finding great deals but also sharing them with others. I hope that you will follow along on my money saving journey!
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Along with being a wife and mother I'm also a weekly columnist for two local papers, The Chronicle Telegram and Medina Gazette and appear regularly on TV and radio. I also teach local coupon classes throughout the year.
