Salt Lake Parade of Homes Discount!

The Salt Lake Parade of Homes is almost here! A& A are so excited about going again this year!

Salt Lake Parade of Homes 2018
August 3- 18
Tuesday - Saturday 12:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Closed Sundays and Mondays

The Salk Lake Home Builders Association is giving my readers a FANTASTIC deal! $3 off tickets! Use coupon code adventures when you check out and save $3 on each ticket you buy!

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 ***Remember use adventures as your coupon code and get your $3 Discount!!!

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Crazy Corn Maze... Be A-MAZED!!!

Halloween is one of my Favorite holidays (okay , okay...it probably is my favorite holiday!). I like to go full out and do lots of fun Halloween things with A and A. I mean Halloween is not embedded with present buying or family functions, no real pressure (like some other red and green holidays).It's all fun and games and I want to make the most of it.

As we started making our spooky plans the first thing both A and A mentioned they wanted to do wa the Crazy Corn Maze again. Last year we took them and weren't sure what to expect...they LOVED it! SO the Crazy Corn maze was back on the list!

We decided to mix it up a bit this year and start a bit later in the evening so it got dark about half-way though the maze. It was perfect! the kids got to be in the depth of the maze and get comfortable while it was still light and then got to enjoy the spookiness of finishing up in the dark...perfect!

The Crazy Corn maze is the perfect size...long enough to make it worth your wild but not so long that the kids (and you) get bored. The price is right the size is perfect and the fall fun is plentiful... what are you waiting for???

The CRAZY CORN MAZE

LOCATION
8800 South 4000 West  West Jordan, UT

Dates of maze: September 23-October 31.
Dates of haunt:Sept 23,24,30 then October 1-30. Haunt open Tuesday-Saturdays             

Hours of operation
Mon-Thu 6:00pm - 10:00pm
Fri 6:00pm - 11:30pm
Sat 12:00 noon - 11:30pm
Sun Closed
Last ticket sold one hour prior to closing.
 
Prices
Maze $7.50 ages 10+
Maze $4.50 child ages 5-9 (4 & under FREE)
Haunt $14.00 (Fast Pass add $5.00)
Combo (maze & haunt) $16.00 

 

Click HERE for a coupon!!!

Teamwork!

Fun Photo Ops!

FINISHED!!!

 

Utah's Top Halloween Attractions 2016

Halloween is my favorite Holiday. Don’t get me wrong… I lOVE Christmas and Thanksgiving and Easter and all the rest, but Halloween has a special spot in my heart. As the mom of two little monsters most of my favorite Halloween past times aren't appropriate... Super Scary Haunted Houses, Horror Movies, but I don't want to let that stop me from celebrating the holiday with some family friendly Halloween fun!

Here's a list of the top 2016 Utah Halloween adventures that are fun for the whole family. I searched out all the info and want to share, save you some googling time! So here they are (in no particular order!)

Crazy Corn Maze

 Location: 8800 South 4000 West, West Jordan, UT 84088

Attractions: Pumpkin patch, Corn Maze, Haunted Corn Maze
Schedule: Maze Sept 24-Oct 31. Haunt Oct 2-Oct 30

Hours of operation
Mon-Thu 6:00pm - 10:00pm
Fri 6:00pm - 11:30pm
Sat 12:00 noon - 11:30pm
Sun Closed

Prices: Maze $7.50 ages 10+
Maze $4.50 child ages 5-9 (4 & under FREE)
Haunt $14.00 (No waiting in line VIP $18.50)
Combo (maze & haunt) $15.50  (VIP $20.00)

Website: http://www.utahmaze.com/visit.html

Cornbelly’s at Thanksgiving Point

Location: Thanksgiving Point
3003 North Thanksgiving Way
Lehi, UT 84043

Attractions: TONS! Corn Maze, Climbing Wall, Corn Cannons, Giant Slide, Pumpkin Patch, Cow Train, Insanity Point Haunts (Scarier Fun for the Adventurous!), Hayrides, Inflatable and much more!

Schedule: September 30 - Oct 29

Hours:
Monday-Thursday: 4-9 pm
Friday-Saturday 10am - 11 pm
Sunday Closed

Prices: Attraction Passes Ranging from $11.95 - $24.95

Website: http://www.cornbellys.com/

Gardner Village Witchfest

Attractions: Witch Scavenger Hunt, Witch Displays, 6 Hags Witches adventure

Location: 1100 W. 7800 S., West Jordan, UT 84088

Schedule: Mon – Thur 11am – 7pm Fri & Sat 11am – 8pm, Sunday closed

Prices: Scavenger hunt and displays Free, 6hags $6 ages 1 and up includes all activities

Website: http://www.gardnervillage.com/witchfest-calendar-of-events

  Frightmares at Lagoon

Location: 375 North Lagoon Drive Farmington, Utah 84025

Attractions: All the rides of Lagoon PLUS 6 Haunted Houses ranging from a lootle scary to super scary!, 2 Trick or Treat walk thrus, 2 Stage shows and loads of roaming “entertainment.” Plus the park is COMPLETELY decorated for Halloween with tons of amazing photo op places!  

Hours of operation
Weekends September 16 – October 30  
Fri 5pm - 11pm
Sat 11am - 11pm
Sun 11am – 8pm
Prices: Adults $55.95 Children (Under 48”) $38.50 (Discount Tickets Available at Costco!)

Website: http://www.lagoonpark.com/what-to-do/frightmares/

 Pumpkin Point Farms

Attractions: Pumpkin Patch with 35 different varieties, Childrens Corn Maze and Tractor rides

 

Location: 11900 S 3600 W Riverton, UT 84065

Schedule: Tractor Rides (Mon, Fri & Sat 5pm-7pm)  

 

Prices: Pumpkins from $.50 - $12.00 Maze and tractor rides Free with pumpkin purchase

Website: http://pumpkinpointfarms.com/index.html

Black Island Farms

Attractions: Utah’s Largest Corn Maze, Animal Alley, Bonfires, Cow Train, Grain Shoot Slide, Straw Mountain, Pig Races, Corn Box, Bounce House, Pumpkin Patch, Farm Hayrides   

Location: 3178 S. 3000 W, Syracuse, UT 84075

Schedule: Sept 23 – Oct  31

Hours:

Mon-Thurs 4pm – 10pm

Fri 4pm – Midnight
Sat 10am – Midnight
Sun 11am – 5pm

Prices:

Corn Maze and Courtyard: Adults $11 Kids (Ages 12-2) $9

Nightmare Acres: Adults & Kids $16

Harvest Hayride: Adults $9 Kids $6

Website: http://www.blackislandfarms.com/

Let's Have a Parade...of Homes!

We once again embarked on the Salt Lake Parade of Homes with A and A in tow and once again we were so pleasantly surprised by their interest and excitement of touring the amazing houses. They were both in awe of the cute elements that were obviously made to make the house kid friendly but also at lots of little items. The TV that seemed to "magically" appear from the ceiling of a master bedroom was a big hit. Even the HUGE walk-in closets garnered squeals of excitement ("Someone could LIVE in this closet!" Little a exclaimed!) The biggest hit was a "hidden" reading nook that was tucked behind a secret bookshelf. I have to admit it was probably my favorite feature too!

I don't know if it's the grandeur of the homes, the shine of all the elegant décor or the overall "adult" atmosphere but whatever the reason A and A acted SO grown-up! They walked (didn't run!) and kept their hands to themselves, they visited with other house goers and politely waited their turn in the more crowded houses. It was so fun to watch my wild and crazy duo acting so proper!

It's funny that people think that kids wont like this kind of thing. Just because they are kids doesn't mean they wont be just as in awe of the amazing mansions of the Parade of Homes. The "Kid Caves" and Media Rooms are just as awesome to them as they are to you. So as you contemplate checking out the Parade of Homes consider taking your little ones along, their interest might surprise you.

As we spent a full day touring homes in sweltering heat, sudden micro-burst rain, and crazy pelting hail A and A whined and complained on the way home. "Can't we go to just one more house???" Big A whined.

A thanks to the Salt Lake Builders Association for providing us passes to the Salt Lake Parade of Homes,

All opinions are my own.

 

Salt Lake Parade of Homes DISCOUNT!!!

The Salt Lake Parade of Homes is almost here! A& A are so excited about going again this year! (Check out our fun last year…  HGTV Kids )


Salt Lake Parade of Homes 2016
July 29 - August 13, 2016
Monday - Saturday 12:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Closed Sundays

The Salk Lake Home Builders Association is giving my readers a FANTASTIC deal! $3 off tickets! Use coupon code adventures when you check out and save $3 on each ticket you buy!

Buy Tickets Here!

 ***Remember use adventures as your coupon code and get your $16 tickets for just $13!!!

Check back soon for a look at our Parade of Homes 2016 Adventures!

The Utah Arts Fest... 2 ways

We have found it… It’s official… the BEST way to do the Utah Arts fest as a family.

Do it twice! Once as a date night (we did Friday), and Once as a Kids day out (we did Saturday morning).

It is the perfect way to fully enjoy the festival.

Arts Fest #1: Date Night!

Thanks to my wonderful parents A and A had a fun sleepover, freeing me and Jeff up for a grown-up night at the Fest. We were able to leisurely stroll through the aisles of art. Jeff chatted with fellow artists and we ran into several friends we could stop and chat with. We ate and drank some of the wonderful offerings at the Fest and stopped to enjoy some of the fun entertainment, (the aerialists were especially impressive! We stayed out late and enjoyed the Arts fest at a relaxed pace (not something possible with A and A).

Arts Fest #2: Kids Day

We picked up A and A and headed out for Festival opening. This Arts fest experience was completely different from the one we had the previous night. It was kinetic, full of joy and energy. There was very little stopping at any of the booths, however some of the bright, bold pieces did catch A and A’s eye.

There was no time for chit, chat, no time for pleasantries. There was one focus… the art yard! The kids had the BEST time! They painted the huge “sculptures.” A put big blue A’s everywhere!  They did all of the activities; Tracy Aviary was doing “seed bombs,” Museum of Natural History did DNA bracelets, there was wish bottles, and time capsules. The SO delicious Dairy Free company gave out free “ice cream” bars to everyone (They actually ARE SO delicious!). It was all perfect and the weather was absolute perfection, 80’s but sunny, couldn’t have asked for better! A and A had an amazing time and since we had done the festival the night before we didn’t have to drag them to do anything they didn’t want to.

Another Arts Fest for the books!

Snow Much Fun!

Last year Utah had a crazy warm winter. Jeff only had to fire up the snow blower twice the whole season. This year I think we are making up for lost flurries! We have been socked in with snow and it looks as if there's no end in sight! Jeff has literally snow blown twice...in one day this year! 

 

But with all the white stuff comes endless possibilities for cold, frosty creations. You can guess what my crazy Star Wars obsessed clan created (Jeff was the master mind!) A Snow BB8! Here he is in full glory!

 

We are enjoying a very white winter here in Utah and fondly remembering our fun in the sun in Florida.

A-Maze-ing times at the Crazy Corn Maze!

We decided that this was the year that we would venture into the fall fun of a Corn Maze. We thought A and a were both old enough to have a fun time in a maze. Having watched “survivor” since birth they are both totally familiar with the idea of a maze and were totally excited about tackling the challenge.

We decided to give the “Crazy Corn Maze” in West Jordan (8800 South 4000 West) a try for our first maze. It seemed like a good size. Big enough to be a challenge but not crazy huge like some in the valley. The Maze was done in the shape of a jester this year and you were given a basic map at the start as well as a “corn” trivia sheet. The trivia was numbered 1-10 and coincided with markers throughout the maze. The trivia was a true/false that gave you hints on going left or right as you went along. A took immediate control of the map and was our unofficial leader. It was great though he and little a conferred on which way to go, working as a great team (no fights!) The size was perfect, it took us a little over an hour to complete the maze; long enough to make it worthwhile but not overly long and complicated to bore or frustrate the kids.

It was a fantastic family outing that A and a gave “ten thumbs up” (highest marks in our house!)

You can score a coupon for the Crazy Corn Maze here:

http://www.utahmaze.com/coupon.html