tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35651080779515828192024-03-28T20:28:55.199-07:00Toddlin' Around Tidewatertoddlinaroundtidewaterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16432753197510641584noreply@blogger.comBlogger554125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3565108077951582819.post-3665500785928417832024-03-20T06:25:00.000-07:002024-03-21T06:01:28.809-07:00Firefly: Charlottesville <p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiYQ9GynI05HAk9mSE0aCbr01Nl2Sq1EWezvjrB-QXcwZAMFNBBJnzmID7zt50rg1PKsTuL6jAxWof53hXOWmVW8XUIw8T1eZEDAMAQMOm0QmGWwNfzQPBMgXywom2tEV1oEekcGTipyKCOfrQMYtgQ5sguOxPDX38aoLAWNc2zdKI5cgf7j56Qm7IY6fm0/s1750/IMG_2960.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1750" data-original-width="1170" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiYQ9GynI05HAk9mSE0aCbr01Nl2Sq1EWezvjrB-QXcwZAMFNBBJnzmID7zt50rg1PKsTuL6jAxWof53hXOWmVW8XUIw8T1eZEDAMAQMOm0QmGWwNfzQPBMgXywom2tEV1oEekcGTipyKCOfrQMYtgQ5sguOxPDX38aoLAWNc2zdKI5cgf7j56Qm7IY6fm0/w428-h640/IMG_2960.jpeg" width="428" /></a></div> On our latest trip to Snowshoe, as always when we take our boys, we had to stop for a break half way home. My husband found this awesome restaurant in Charlottesville and it was the perfect stop for us. Firefly advertises as a family-friendly restaurant and game room. One great thing - you can see the games from your table, so you never have to take your eyes off the kids, but you can take a break while you sit and eat for a few. There is an awesome menu with typical bar food as well as tons of vegan options. I ordered the jackfruit wonton nachos, labeled as an appetizer, but a huge amount of food that I couldn't finish in one sitting. The boys got the vegan bites (nuggets) on the kids menu. My husband got a regular burger, and everyone enjoyed their food. <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="text-align: left;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgIOm2h8atSX4ttDogLF8rSEbXGYyfwgPmgwUDfoPpqsyE-TmCQexu0abYQhVFv4tQET9UpAl080bhXx0rKHGJXE5aUCqbGQHJ27cp1FVJXbVTUwv68NeUo3ycSVMywRP0wfvjOAbslZqijXChw7sYVbXe76-NUu_Ykeek2mK0pFNmZ1u3-svXupShSlfIj/s1753/IMG_2959.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1753" data-original-width="1170" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgIOm2h8atSX4ttDogLF8rSEbXGYyfwgPmgwUDfoPpqsyE-TmCQexu0abYQhVFv4tQET9UpAl080bhXx0rKHGJXE5aUCqbGQHJ27cp1FVJXbVTUwv68NeUo3ycSVMywRP0wfvjOAbslZqijXChw7sYVbXe76-NUu_Ykeek2mK0pFNmZ1u3-svXupShSlfIj/w428-h640/IMG_2959.jpeg" width="428" /></a></div></span></div>They are open for lunch and dinner Tuesday-Friday and brunch or dinner on Saturdays. There is trivia on Tuesday, Bingo on Wednesdays, and Karaoke on Thursdays. There are pinball machines, arcade games, and skeeball for purchase as well as a wide variety of board games that you can play for free at your table. The paid games take quarters or dollars, and there is an ATM on site. There is free parking in a small lot up front and an additional lot in the back. If you're looking for an easy stop on your way out of town through Charlottesville, check them out! <p></p>toddlinaroundtidewaterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16432753197510641584noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3565108077951582819.post-70025457375310175762024-03-20T06:18:00.000-07:002024-03-21T05:43:12.009-07:00Apelu Island Cafe<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhLsFv8NoR-x9T77CiWXbgeIsdyzddGNYjVMnpfvAdQ07-eDXLTmmO7OJkBqJGZV4Pkyqylkrd-rbm82i2NhonZ4FV02QCMrsqiNE-Sdrzjf03vghj-Gir78_FX-kGogpswAsh35PFDu_ueatpphaKzUOqz270xZy8y-7MAf7PhqoAoc31w4irRyY8Zxphj/s1731/IMG_2958.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1731" data-original-width="1170" height="432" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhLsFv8NoR-x9T77CiWXbgeIsdyzddGNYjVMnpfvAdQ07-eDXLTmmO7OJkBqJGZV4Pkyqylkrd-rbm82i2NhonZ4FV02QCMrsqiNE-Sdrzjf03vghj-Gir78_FX-kGogpswAsh35PFDu_ueatpphaKzUOqz270xZy8y-7MAf7PhqoAoc31w4irRyY8Zxphj/w292-h432/IMG_2958.jpeg" width="292" /></a></div>We stopped by Apelu Island Cafe on a whim after the St. Paddy's Day parade in Norfolk last weekend and after passing it a few times and waiting for it to open. We were greeted right away, and we ordered while the kids went over to check out their play area. Small and tucked in where it won't bother anyone, it is a small play area with just enough items to hold the attention of their younger guests. There are some card and table games also for all to enjoy. <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiqSQUjF479BF53j03qR63PHHyS70aJSvlE2jY33vUcZOW46ZBEqBmUEIy6h60O-eJOy-aRgyqlHoR5yyMtfI1jTJl1RmGE6TYDr9kr09dr94qwgMmouPLl3_sfDttPlgcU_gqymLh87mG-JUr8sUS6Dyx6NU-e6YB3LRDfIRXknG05krcJ-vtsUrby3c2Y/s1279/IMG_2957.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1279" data-original-width="1170" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiqSQUjF479BF53j03qR63PHHyS70aJSvlE2jY33vUcZOW46ZBEqBmUEIy6h60O-eJOy-aRgyqlHoR5yyMtfI1jTJl1RmGE6TYDr9kr09dr94qwgMmouPLl3_sfDttPlgcU_gqymLh87mG-JUr8sUS6Dyx6NU-e6YB3LRDfIRXknG05krcJ-vtsUrby3c2Y/s320/IMG_2957.jpeg" width="293" /></a></div><div>The cafe is owned by four Samoan sisters and offers Polynesian specialties. All of the employees had huge smiles and spoke to everyone around us. The customers were friendly and people held easy conversations. There are both communal seating options as well as independent tables. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh2fcaEX2VZCKYpBG7KmdqbONClWeKEiCBWPDHNeEJCPN-vQJ7Z5apsufn2HUCKSbJDG6SYhv_wKunF3Q1uwxfTgBsQn_nYLmg-fH2er5WzdgyJM9xHCrn_XxEzqWAZe5aMHoDfcNPqiJCbo8PfM9GzlgKAHk3FGHLjCRkqXWCSkNDC9-yjK725tFiQhgcY/s1267/IMG_2956.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1267" data-original-width="1170" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh2fcaEX2VZCKYpBG7KmdqbONClWeKEiCBWPDHNeEJCPN-vQJ7Z5apsufn2HUCKSbJDG6SYhv_wKunF3Q1uwxfTgBsQn_nYLmg-fH2er5WzdgyJM9xHCrn_XxEzqWAZe5aMHoDfcNPqiJCbo8PfM9GzlgKAHk3FGHLjCRkqXWCSkNDC9-yjK725tFiQhgcY/s320/IMG_2956.jpeg" width="296" /></a></div><div>It's a great spot to stop in for a coffee with friends while you play a game, or to get a some work done while your kid plays for a little while. The shop is open seven days a week with hours ranging from 7-5, and is located on East Little Creek Road in the shopping center with Walmart Supercenter. Businesses that welcome in families are my absolute favorite kind to support! <p></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p></div>toddlinaroundtidewaterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16432753197510641584noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3565108077951582819.post-17146631561442634322024-03-03T07:06:00.000-08:002024-03-03T12:13:15.181-08:00Jurassic World Live Tour <p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEh5cVMgLDWun812u7J07WthF85gCm6nyooI7Xaq3TsGwRmQR5EtSSwm6Ghlf-GSbTZ07_hf7jxG2s8rfuUny9isXBxUZ65ozBmwpbytoNFROAavd_CatdsiiHhTERvYNv1_BpRKwGB3qB9w8wpbBKB0t7lENuLstr2b5AezmRDmZMkazG3I5hEuaA55uW50" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="1198" data-original-width="852" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEh5cVMgLDWun812u7J07WthF85gCm6nyooI7Xaq3TsGwRmQR5EtSSwm6Ghlf-GSbTZ07_hf7jxG2s8rfuUny9isXBxUZ65ozBmwpbytoNFROAavd_CatdsiiHhTERvYNv1_BpRKwGB3qB9w8wpbBKB0t7lENuLstr2b5AezmRDmZMkazG3I5hEuaA55uW50=w456-h640" width="456" /></a></div>We spent the rainy Saturday at the Hampton Coliseum for Jurassic World Live Tour. The tour features a brave, smart, and fierce female scientist who uncovers an evil plan and works to save her dinosaur. I loved that this typical male dominated industry had a female lead who saved her male partner. In the STEM world, women still only make up 35% of the industry. I loved this for the girls in the audience. Super powerful. <p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhMGIn_kcWzgqrvYe3y0fJAvP_9yUAvD1YqaTM4A6rq_8IlX8kgoRUKH9p2HL4TsIFpc8U66BHaABhciRV04XtQkNPfsfwdgBGQBhyniSr-t5ftoS80e9Mrqe6gabKIbMaivy6niQEoaBo7nYGGYA-xWzbuXNQ4eeTdJj0H9DORH9z16utWZ9VEd_IFZbjE" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img alt="" data-original-height="1052" data-original-width="1146" height="470" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhMGIn_kcWzgqrvYe3y0fJAvP_9yUAvD1YqaTM4A6rq_8IlX8kgoRUKH9p2HL4TsIFpc8U66BHaABhciRV04XtQkNPfsfwdgBGQBhyniSr-t5ftoS80e9Mrqe6gabKIbMaivy6niQEoaBo7nYGGYA-xWzbuXNQ4eeTdJj0H9DORH9z16utWZ9VEd_IFZbjE=w511-h470" width="511" /></a></div><p>The show had some explosives, but nothing too loud or extreme. There was a variety of dinosaurs, and my kids were silent and watching the entire time. </p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEg2UoUbvL-R5T4ogfQN23GW7z9ZYO_pymJV_dauyNr2E9jQnhB9sco5xw71-_81_bSDEqnXcLPTmQSrCg_fe06Sasa_eHcIDMEr2Apwt9JOQQwWI0SCKHR2stZa37E4kjhSJpst4BuCGV-obE4VXW7lX8w4z6BWasM25gJBqLeqwKoLuRvNh3MAcmzd3yd2" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="1006" data-original-width="836" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEg2UoUbvL-R5T4ogfQN23GW7z9ZYO_pymJV_dauyNr2E9jQnhB9sco5xw71-_81_bSDEqnXcLPTmQSrCg_fe06Sasa_eHcIDMEr2Apwt9JOQQwWI0SCKHR2stZa37E4kjhSJpst4BuCGV-obE4VXW7lX8w4z6BWasM25gJBqLeqwKoLuRvNh3MAcmzd3yd2=w531-h640" width="531" /></a></div><p></p>toddlinaroundtidewaterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16432753197510641584noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3565108077951582819.post-6982014379688452652024-03-01T14:57:00.000-08:002024-03-03T11:53:59.449-08:00Summer Camp 2024 Round Up <div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjkQXVPRoBVrpet_SOgq5-0Sz4RuWG5ekj5qSSd0oHv2f2nhNxMbZHB7NalPVLrSpjjWqv9yDQldW-Gz2sRr90lN3fJIKl0_uX4XktlIRIIabt-BD_XYxI_CjRgvUlBszE3Lx31dUEkiVQzvDSz1rtAMD8ZQYgkw43Nt69NtHqftjYwd4lV7coiWer6i5NA" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="1400" data-original-width="1400" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjkQXVPRoBVrpet_SOgq5-0Sz4RuWG5ekj5qSSd0oHv2f2nhNxMbZHB7NalPVLrSpjjWqv9yDQldW-Gz2sRr90lN3fJIKl0_uX4XktlIRIIabt-BD_XYxI_CjRgvUlBszE3Lx31dUEkiVQzvDSz1rtAMD8ZQYgkw43Nt69NtHqftjYwd4lV7coiWer6i5NA=w400-h400" width="400" /></a></div></div><div><br /></div>Believe it or not, summer is around the corner and camps are already filling up. Here's a roundup of some local camps by city: <div><br /></div><div>Chesapeake: </div><div><ul style="text-align: left;"><li><a href="https://ext.vt.edu/4h-youth/camping.html" target="_blank">4-H Camp</a>. Ages 5-12, learning by doing through photography, technology, animals, leadership, health, nutrition, and more. </li><li><a href="https://www.shoreschristian.org/news-detail?pk=946582" target="_blank">Atlantic Shores:</a> Grades k3-6th, praise and worship, field trips, devotions </li><li><a href="https://www.gsccc.org/en/discover/our-council/visit/camp-outback-and-the-lodge.html" target="_blank">Camp Outback: </a>Girl Scout Camp, grades 1-6, traditional day camp </li><li><a href="https://www.crosswaterpc.org/me3" target="_blank">ME3 Sports Camp:</a> Christian sports camp ages 5-13</li><li><a href="https://www.nowurcooking.com/" target="_blank">Now You're Cookin'-</a> a variety of cooking camps </li><li><a href="https://www.sumonecares.com/summer-programs" target="_blank">Sum One Cares Learning Leaps:</a> Ages 5-12, designed to close instructional gaps in math and language arts and build leaders' social and emotional skills while having fun. </li><li><a href="https://www.oursensoryfarm.com/farmventure-camp" target="_blank">Our Sensory Farm</a>: ages 3-12, farmventure camp </li><li><a href="https://www.paintingwithatwist.com/studio/chesapeake/event/3636911/" target="_blank">Painting With a Twist:</a> ages 6-13, half day art camps </li><li><a href="https://poquosonva.myrec.com/info/activities/default.aspx" target="_blank">PottsNPaint: </a>pottery, clay, glass, and canvas. More information to come. </li><li><a href="https://www.schoolofrock.com/locations/virginiabeach/music-camps" target="_blank">School of Rock</a>- music camp for all levels </li><li><a href="https://www.ssdanceacademy.com/summercamps" target="_blank">Shining Stars Dance Academy- </a>Ages 4-15, dance camp </li><li><a href="https://triplerranch.org/" target="_blank">Triple R Ranch</a>- overnight Christian camp </li><li><a href="https://wonderforestschool.square.site/summer-enrichment-classes?fbclid=IwAR1Sn6Ett21Dz5wuX1hFQjudptzLGX_jWnC-s4RSvKDJy1G5AzwkGW2FTE4" target="_blank">Wonderforest School:</a> 3-11yrs, outdoor nature school summer camp and single summer enrichment classes.</li></ul><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://toddlinaroundtidewater.blogspot.com/2023/08/sum-one-cares.html" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img alt="" data-original-height="640" data-original-width="418" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiXBeHrSrX646Qc3mGkiViLsTM-7z3ve8WGej_IEg7_dd4CWBNsc69VOugOuG8hztcmWQwDAJwDcLtaPEeeswBjbYQExs63rhnCseet4d1yn6Fqasne9PlMrwxYSRJ-dRVXAwkYimmV3sn7J-HTniGkH6oWBNz3DV5uj4WNchLXDUM00Gg6pT-f8MRKnqVo=w262-h400" width="262" /></a></div></div><div>Hampton:</div><div><ul style="text-align: left;"><li><a href="https://www.hamptonarts.org/the-charles-h-taylor-visual-arts-center" target="_blank">The Charles H. Taylor Visual Arts Center:</a> ages 10-18. Visual and performing arts </li><li><a href="https://www.paintingwithatwist.com/studio/hampton-va/" target="_blank">Painting With a Twist</a>: ages 6-13, half day art camps </li><li><a href="https://home.hamptonu.edu/academics/summer/2023-riders-summer-program/#:~:text=(Reading%20Interest%20Development%20%26%20Enhancing%20Riding,%2C%20riding%20equipment%2C%20and%20terminology." target="_blank">RIDERS: summer day camp at Hampton University</a>, more info to come </li><li><a href="https://steamhouse.info/summer-camp" target="_blank">Steamhouse</a>- Stem academy camp, grades elementary - high school </li><li><a href="https://vasc.org/" target="_blank">Virginia Air and Space Science Center-</a> space camp with various themes, grades k-8</li><li><a href="https://youthsailingva.org/summer-camps/" target="_blank">Youth Sailing Camp: </a>water safety, sailing, racing </li></ul></div><div>Newport News: </div></div><div><ul style="text-align: left;"><li><a href="https://ext.vt.edu/4h-youth/camping.html" target="_blank">4-H Camp</a>. Ages 5-12, learning by doing through photography, technology, animals, leadership, health, nutrition, and more. </li><li><a href="https://cnu.edu/summerprograms/" target="_blank">Christopher Newport University:</a> a variety of sports camps offered. </li><li><a href="https://info.collegebaseballcamps.com/cbi/" target="_blank">Colonial Baseball Instruction Camp: </a></li><li><a href="https://www.cvcboyscouts.org/day-camps.html" target="_blank">Cub Scouts </a>: BB Guns, Archery, and more</li><li><a href="https://www.dbatnewportnews.com/index.php/camps-clinics" target="_blank">D-Bat: </a>baseball and softball academy </li><li><a href="https://nnparksandrec.org/youth-programs-2/" target="_blank">Newport News Parks and Recreation Camps </a></li><li><a href="https://www.deepcreeklanding.com/youth-summer-sailing/" target="_blank">Youth Summer Sailing Camp:</a> sailing camp for ages 5-13</li><li><a href="https://www.riversideonline.com/medical-services/wellness-and-fitness/youth/fitness-camps" target="_blank">Riverside Fitness Camp</a>: ages 3-12</li><li><a href="https://www.starartiststudio.com/" target="_blank">Starving Artist Studio-</a> art camp, more information coming soon. </li><li><a href="https://www.stickpowerfieldhockey.com/youth-camp" target="_blank">Stick Power Field Hockey</a>- Field hockey summer camp for girls ages 6-18</li><li><a href="https://firstteevapeninsula.org/" target="_blank">The First Tee</a><a href="https://firstteevapeninsula.org/" target="_blank">-</a> Golf camp through the YMCA </li><li><a href="https://thetorggler.org/learn/summer-camps.html" target="_blank">Torggler Fine Arts Center-</a> art camps for ages 5-14</li><li><a href="https://www.villagestudioarts.com/" target="_blank">Village Studio Arts</a>- art camp </li><li><a href="https://thevlm.org/education/summer-camps/" target="_blank">Virginia Living Museum</a>- grades prek-5 </li></ul></div><div>Norfolk:</div><div><ul style="text-align: left;"><li><a href="https://www.gsccc.org/en/discover/our-council/visit.html?gad_source=1&gclid=CjwKCAiA0PuuBhBsEiwAS7fsNTX2xwkAjFjADIRxMoEBqGpnCIQZtOBDEV1HMqAEmR-1z2EvImW9iBoCD9AQAvD_BwE" target="_blank">Apasus Girl Scout Camp</a>: Grades 1-12 participate in traditional camp activities. </li><li><a href="https://vsgc.odu.edu/blast/" target="_blank">BLAST:</a> Free three day program at ODU for 8th and 9th graders. </li><li><a href="https://chrysler.org/learn/kids/art-camps/" target="_blank">Chrysler Museum:</a> ages 6-17, art camp </li><li><a href="https://citizenk9dogtraining.com/kids-camps" target="_blank">Citizen k9 Dog Trainin</a>g: ages 8-14, for dogs and kids </li><li><a href="https://coastalbroadwaycollaborative.com/" target="_blank">Coastal Broadway Collaborative</a>: musical theatre intensive ages 10-18</li><li><a href="https://www.visitnorfolk.com/event/steam-summer-camp-at-dart/" target="_blank">d'Art Center</a>: ages 6-13, STEAM summer camp, different themed weeks </li><li><a href="https://gofan.co/app/school/VA12898_2?fbclid=IwAR3sfq5VeFFanlOnaXhhbORfcZahp8Q3Tw39SQ1DU8cZowozoCq9-3oEhO4" target="_blank">Frank W, Cox Highschool camps</a>- a variety of sports, drama, and more.</li><li><a href="https://www.generictheaterforkids.com/gtk-summer-camps.php" target="_blank">Generic Theater for Kids:</a> Musical and acting camp </li><li><a href="https://thehermitagemuseum.org/art-camps/" target="_blank">Hermitage Museum:</a> Art camp, more info to come </li><li><a href="https://hopeacademyvb.org/summercamp/" target="_blank">H.O.P.E.:</a> STEM, social skills, field trips, and creative projects. </li><li><a href="https://kellamdrama.com/kids-camp/?fbclid=IwAR1MR7Sv3goA6Pj8wQ3y5sdJPCxR7BSF1iyd8v9ggzjDRjmr6LFpfUxYU0o" target="_blank">Kellam Drama Kids' Camps:</a> ages 6-13</li><li><a href="https://krochamptonroads.org/KrocHamptonRoads/krockids" target="_blank">Kroc Center</a>: more information to come </li><li><a href="https://www.odu.edu/brooks-crossing-innovation-lab/summer-camps" target="_blank">ODU: </a>A variety of sports camps </li><li><a href="https://www.musictheorystudios.com/summer-camp" target="_blank">Music Theory Studios:</a> ages 7-16, learn to record music, make beats, create mixes and more</li><li><a href="https://nauticus.org/educate/students/summer-camps/" target="_blank">Nauticus: </a>ages 8-14, science and sailing camp </li><li><a href="https://www.norfolkacademy.org/summer" target="_blank">Norfolk Academy</a>: grades k-12, a variety of camps offered </li><li><a href="https://norfolkchristian.org/summercamps/" target="_blank">Norfolk Christian</a>: Prek-12th grade, a variety of camps offered, full and half day </li><li><a href="https://www.norfolkindoorsports.com/camps-clinics/" target="_blank">Norfolk Indoor Sports Turf</a>: sports camps ages 5 and up</li><li><a href="https://www.norfolk.gov/4335/Camps" target="_blank">Norfolk Parks and Recreation: </a>based at the Norfolk rec centers, swimming, field trips, and more</li><li><a href="https://www.otlartstudio.com/" target="_blank">Outside The Lines Studio:</a> ages 4-13, art camps </li><li><a href="https://www.pinotspalette.com/norfolk" target="_blank">Pinot's Palette:</a> more information to come </li><li><a href="https://www.stpcs.org/programs/wolfhound-weeks-summer-programs" target="_blank">St. Patrick's</a>- Wolfhound Weeks, a wide variety of camp offerings. half and full day options. </li><li><a href="https://studio360performingarts.com/" target="_blank">Studio360- </a>dance camp, more info to come </li><li><a href="https://thedragonflyartstudio.com/" target="_blank">The Dragonfly Art Studio</a>- art camp, grades 1-8 </li><li><a href="https://www.tidewatergymnasticsacademy.com/pages/summer-camp" target="_blank">TGA-</a> gymnastics camp. Half and full day options </li><li>V<a href="https://www.vastage.org/classesandcamp" target="_blank">irginia Stage Company- </a>grades 5 and up </li><li><a href="https://virginiazoo.org/zoo-camps/" target="_blank">Virginia Zoo-</a> zoo camp, grades k- 8th </li></ul><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://toddlinaroundtidewater.blogspot.com/2018/04/nauticus.html" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img alt="" data-original-height="400" data-original-width="300" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEg_AgQzd56bA51jsjMGIG-6BWxOo6XoRQw0Cm6Jf8Cix6n9DSFB90txhmfzB1Juc2w80gPkaxr7pBfk6O4g2dVEODmGf4BxP6HGsJTEnhCHyIPnIcRfsEI4eYlo0ztfGbK8kuX4QjsvKY8UGLWaRpbX2fy5dP8VJ8wWtcDf5bwcfgtq5DGn3UkIZiywTiqS=w300-h400" width="300" /></a></div><br /><br /></div><div>Poquoson: </div><div><ul><li><a href="https://www.ci.poquoson.va.us/236/Parks-Recreation" target="_blank">Poquoson Community Recreation: </a>More info to come</li></ul><div><br /></div></div><div>Portsmouth: </div><div style="text-align: left;"><ul style="text-align: left;"><li><a href="https://childrensmuseumvirginia.com/summer-camps" target="_blank">Children's Museum of Virginia:</a> Rising 1st-5th grade, themed weeks </li><li><a href="https://parks.portsmouthva.gov/260/Summer-RAYS" target="_blank">City of Portsmouth Parks and Recreation </a></li><li><a href="https://www.portsmouthvapal.com/" target="_blank">P.A.L.- </a>Police Athletic League: more information to come </li></ul><div><br /></div><div><div>Smithfield: </div></div><div><ul style="text-align: left;"><li><a href="https://www.smithfieldlittletheatre.org/" target="_blank">Smithfield Little Theater</a>- theater camp </li></ul></div></div><div><br /></div></div><div>Suffolk:</div><div><ul style="text-align: left;"><li><a href="https://www.makesomethingva.com/camps" target="_blank">Make Something Studio-</a> ages 6-16 half day art camps </li><li><a href="https://ranch.mulhollandgroup.com/summer-horse-camp" target="_blank">Mullholland Family Ranch:</a> horse camp for ages 8-14. Christian based.</li><li><a href="https://www.nsacademy.org/summer-programs" target="_blank">Nansemond Suffolk:</a> ages 3 to rising grade 11, a variety of options. More info coming soon. </li><li><a href="https://organicrootsva.com/events%2Fclasses" target="_blank">Organic Roots Academy</a>: ages 3-14, farm and wilderness camp </li><li><a href="https://www.sevenpinesfarm.com/general-8" target="_blank">Seven Pines Farm</a>- Junior Homesteader Camp </li><li><a href="https://www.suffolkartleague.com/" target="_blank">Suffolk Art League</a>- Summer art short sessions for ages 5-14, and full day camp for ages 13-18</li><li><a href="https://www.suffolkva.us/228/Forensics-Camp" target="_blank">Suffolk Forensics Camp</a>- free half day camp for ages 12-15</li><li><a href="https://www.suffolkva.us/266/Parks-Recreation" target="_blank">Suffolk Parks and Rec</a>- options for ages 7-18. </li></ul><div><div>Surry: </div><div><ul><li><a href="https://chanco.org/camps/camp-info/" target="_blank">Chano on the James</a>: Christian overnight summer camp.</li></ul></div></div></div><div>Virginia Beach: </div><div><ul style="text-align: left;"><li><a href="https://www.aerialspiritdance.com/classes" target="_blank">Aerial Spirit: </a>Ages 8-teens. All levels aerial/circus arts. </li><li><a href="https://www.angelskeepersva.com/preschool-summer-programs" target="_blank">Angles Keepers:</a> different themes weekly, call for more details.</li><li><a href="https://www.artstudioontheblvd.com/" target="_blank">Art on the Boulevard:</a> Art camp for kids.</li><li><a href="https://www.bachtorock.com/music-camps/" target="_blank">Bach to Rock:</a> music camp </li><li><a href="https://balletvirginia.org/summerintensive/?gclid=CjwKCAiA0PuuBhBsEiwAS7fsNVi0bDIYFhjQ3qOGbDhVpftdxoK52hZqmj16QtgvYNZ7LQJtQ2fgLBoCBdEQAvD_BwE" target="_blank">Ballet Virginia:</a> Ages 4 and up, dance, choreography, and story creation. </li><li><a href="https://www.beachfc.com/camps-clinics/beach-fc-summer-camps/" target="_blank">Beach FC: </a>More information coming soon. </li><li><a href="https://beachfc.com/camps-clinics/summer" target="_blank">Beach Soccer VB</a>: More information coming soon. </li><li><a href="https://www.17thstbillabongsurfcamp.com/" target="_blank">Billabong Surf Camp: </a>ages 6-17, for beginner and intermediate surfers </li><li><a href="https://bluemarlinbaseball.totalcamps.com/" target="_blank">Blue Marlin Baseball Camp</a>: More information coming soon. </li><li><a href="https://www.unionmissionministries.org/get-involved/camp-hope-haven/?gad_source=1&gclid=CjwKCAiA0PuuBhBsEiwAS7fsNUZ-oNl6BI40f4Y6j7BgkNHlQaes0uFaUE_1AdqJZ1Oad6Ni8zBGaxoC20wQAvD_BwE" target="_blank">Camp Hope Haven:</a> ages 8-15, children come for one week overnight, traditional camp activities while they learn about Christianity. </li><li><a href="https://www.capehenrycollegiate.org/student-life/summer-programs" target="_blank">Cape Henry Collegiate:</a> day camps for grades Prek3-12th, a variety of programs from art, academics, sports, and fun. </li><li><a href="https://www.celebratejesus.info/" target="_blank">Celebrate Jesus Bible Camp:</a> ages 4-16, outdoor camp from 9:00-1:00. </li><li><a href="https://cba-va.org/summer-enrichment/" target="_blank">Chesapeake Bay Academy:</a> Grades 1-8, learning based camps, full and half day available </li><li><a href="https://www.chesapean.com/" target="_blank">Chesapean Outdoors:</a> dolphin watching, kayaking, bike tours, adventure camp. ages 8-12</li><li><a href="https://chuckitupbasketballcamp.com/" target="_blank">Chuckitup Basketball Camp: </a>grades 1st-age 15 </li><li><a href="https://shop.coastaledge.com/collections/skate-camp" target="_blank">Coastal Edge Skate Camp:</a> skateboarding camp for ages 6 and up, beginner and intermediates </li><li><a href="https://forms.codeninjas.com/campinfo" target="_blank">Code Ninjas:</a> Coding camp for kids ages 5-14.</li><li><a href="https://www.dancespacevb.com/" target="_blank">Dance Space:</a> themed weeks, half day dance camp </li><li><a href="https://www.dbatvirginiabeach.com/index.php/camps-clinics" target="_blank">D-Bat: </a>baseball and softball academy </li><li><a href="https://excalibur-gymnastics.com/summer-camps/" target="_blank">Excalibur Gymnastics:</a> full day programs for ages 5-9 </li><li><a href="https://www.dcr.virginia.gov/state-parks/event?id=2024-01-29-10-58-26-841856-nbc" target="_blank">First Landing Junior Ranger Summer Camp</a>: educational programing, hikes, outdoor skills and more for ages 4-12. </li><li><a href="https://www.floatandflowva.com/camps" target="_blank">Float and Flow Virginia: </a>SUP classes, yoga, ages 10-18</li><li><a href="https://www.foxmusicvb.com/programs/summer-camps" target="_blank">Fox Music: </a>music camp for ages 6-14</li><li><a href="https://www.gamerbus.com/stem-camp" target="_blank">GameOn Gaming Center:</a> STEM camps for ages 8-15</li><li><a href="https://www.ymcashr.org/virginia-beach-summer-golf-camp-first-tee-hampton-roads?gad_source=1&gclid=CjwKCAiA0PuuBhBsEiwAS7fsNeT-q5dmYtomcczp1Hzrp1FBz4O_Gm4NMzAukp0yAD_Jylw_Xiq65xoCtagQAvD_BwE" target="_blank">Golf Camp at First Tee</a>: ages 5-17 </li><li><a href="https://www.gsarts.org/visual-arts-summer-camp" target="_blank">Governor's School of the Arts:</a> a wide variety of camps </li><li><a href="https://www.huntclubfarm.com/summer-farm-camp" target="_blank">Hunt Club Farm: </a>Farm camp ages 6-12 </li><li><a href="https://www.noahsartstudios.org/book-online" target="_blank">Noah's Art Studio</a>: Ages 3-15, art camp offered at half or full day. </li><li><a href="https://www.ussportscamps.com/soccer/nike/nike-soccer-camp-virginia-beach?gad_source=1&gclid=CjwKCAiA0PuuBhBsEiwAS7fsNWwUfZ7EBjH5T1KFQ4RUcxYFyVP4U6mslRxIaA-MocaOJCixSgDynhoC0sUQAvD_BwE" target="_blank">Nike Soccer Camp at the Virginia Beach Fieldhouse:</a> ages 6-14.</li><li><a href="https://www.makinmusic.info/" target="_blank">Makin' Music Performing Arts Camp: </a>ages 7-13 </li><li><a href="https://www.marlin-soccer-academy.com/" target="_blank">Marlins Camps:</a> a variety of sports camps on Virginia Wesleyan's campus </li><li><a href="https://www.militaryaviationmuseum.org/aviation-adventure-camp/" target="_blank">Military Aviation Museum: </a>STEM based camp for ages 5-17</li><li><a href="https://musicinmotionva.com/summer-dance/" target="_blank">Music in Motion: </a>Ages 2.5-12, movement and creative exploration </li><li><a href="https://www.mygym.com/virginiabeach/camp" target="_blank">My Gym:</a> Ages 2.5 (potty trained)- 10, Monday/Wednesday/Friday 1-4</li><li><a href="https://oceanbreezewaterpark.com/junior-lifeguard-camp/" target="_blank">Ocean Breeze: </a>Junior Lifeguard Camps, 3rd-8th graders </li><li><a href="https://oceantumblers.com/activites/virginia-beach-summer-camps-clinics/" target="_blank">Ocean Tumblers: </a>Gymnastics Camp, more information to come </li><li><a href="https://jccmc.org/jccsummercamp?gclid=CjwKCAiA0PuuBhBsEiwAS7fsNba8TTfwlKZ-51ZJ4R3C7UbR1VVukZtl0QVvNB_wjvzIIRzcvky9ShoCzioQAvD_BwE" target="_blank">Simon Family JCC: </a>Grades k-8, swimming, outdoor play, field trips, and themed weeks. </li><li><a href="https://www.ovcapatriots.com/summer-program-registration.html" target="_blank">Ocean View Christian Academy:</a> rising 1st-5th grade, bible camp </li><li><a href="https://parks.virginiabeach.gov/child-care/summer-camps" target="_blank">Virginia Beach Parks and Recreation Center </a></li><li><a href="https://www.parishdayschool.org/camp-turtle-trap" target="_blank">Parish Day School</a>: Ages 2-7, Camp Turtle Trap </li><li><a href="https://www.performingartsacademyvb.com/" target="_blank">Performing Arts Academy</a>: all ages and levels </li><li><a href="https://poquosonva.myrec.com/info/activities/default.aspx" target="_blank">PottsNPaint: </a>pottery, clay, glass, and canvas. More information to come. </li><li><a href="https://richtheatre.org/" target="_blank">Rich Theater</a>: ages 7-18, theater camp </li><li><a href="https://richtheatre.org/" target="_blank">Roseoldian Farm</a>: horse camp, ages 6 and up </li><li><a href="https://www.schoolofrock.com/locations/virginiabeach/music-camps" target="_blank">School of Rock</a>- music camp for all levels </li><li><a href="https://sempersoccer.totalcamps.com/About%20Us" target="_blank">Semper Soccer Camps-</a> soccer camps held by Regent University </li><li><a href="https://jcc.jewishva.org/camp-jcc" target="_blank">Simon Family JCC</a>- ages k and up, day camp, daily swimming, field trips </li><li><a href="https://www.sumonecares.com/" target="_blank">Sum One Cares-</a> learning leaps program, designed to close instructional gaps in math and language arts and build social emotional skills while having fun </li><li><a href="https://oceanrentalsltd.com/product/surf-and-adventure-surf-camp/" target="_blank">Surf and Adventure Camp</a>- 3 day camp from 9-12, ages 8-18</li><li><a href="https://www.thelittlegym.com/virginia-beach/camps/" target="_blank">The Little Gym-</a> ages 3-8, different themes each week, gymnastics camp </li><li><a href="https://www.vbkidfit.com/" target="_blank">VB Kidfit:</a> ages 5 and up </li><li><a href="https://vbsurfsessions.com/surf-camps-%26-lessons" target="_blank">VB Surf Sessions</a>: full and half day camp options, 3 day or 5 day </li><li><a href="https://virginiaaquarium.com/" target="_blank">Virginia Aquarium: </a>grades prek-3rd, adaptations, forest friends, predators, and more </li><li><a href="https://beachfieldhouse.com/youth/summer-camps/" target="_blank">Virginia Beach Field House-</a> wide variety of sports camps </li><li><a href="https://virginiamoca.org/artcamp" target="_blank">Virginia Museum of Contemporary Arts: </a>ages 6 and up (younger options available with caregiver) </li><li><a href="https://virginiabeach.gov/" target="_blank">Virginia Beach Parks and Rec: </a>swimming, trips, sports, and more </li><li><a href="https://www.vbseacamp.com/" target="_blank">Virginia Beach Sea Camp and Kayak: </a>see, touch, and work with aquatics in Virginia Beach</li><li><a href="https://www.varush.com/camps-" target="_blank">Virginia Rush:</a> soccer camp, U6-U15</li><li><a href="https://whatthefarmlife.com/camp/" target="_blank">What The Farm-</a> ages 5-14, learn about sustainable agricultural practices </li><li><a href="https://www.waveridingvehicles.com/collections/skatecamp" target="_blank">WRV Stake and Surf Camps:</a> ages 6 and up </li></ul><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://toddlinaroundtidewater.blogspot.com/search?q=hunt+club+" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img alt="" data-original-height="640" data-original-width="480" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgQzdP7bAfM0iz2B1WW1n_83h12iezzlMlTXsqLg2ud2WpyouopY12diyvc-GOwFS-6FmSrY5YVWrhAYOcUigNK_n-g6Y_lFVbWMHWnCVrxlE7hz1bmWkt7rdChzWoKCwAjKlCIh1ZZI4XgHrD0HxxgGzwXkZIAbdnAB4yFf9tnRh8LKK_HTvrEqUJADkKu=w300-h400" width="300" /></a></div></div>Williamsburg: <br /><div><ul style="text-align: left;"><li><a href="https://buschgardens.com/williamsburg/camps/?tab=book-a-camp" target="_blank">Busch Gardens Williamsburg: </a>Ages 6-16, educational and fun day camp.</li><li><a href="https://education.wm.edu/centers/cfge/precollegiate/camp_launch/" target="_blank">Camp Launch and Orbit:</a> for gifted learners in grades 7-10, focus on Stem, writing, and social skills. </li><li><a href="https://www.gsccc.org/en/discover/our-council/visit/camp-skimino.html" target="_blank">Camp Skimino-</a> Overnight Girl Scouts camp for grades 2-12. </li><li><a href="https://www.sharks-soccer.com/camps" target="_blank">Tidewater Sharks: </a>soccer camp 6-13</li><li><a href="https://www.valegacysoccer.com/camps" target="_blank">Virginia Legacy Soccer Club- </a>Ages 9-16</li></ul></div><div>Yorktown:</div></div><div><ul style="text-align: left;"><li><a href="http://www.elevedancecenter.com/summer-2021.html" target="_blank">Eleve Dance Center: </a>more information to come </li><li><a href="https://www.jyfmuseums.org/learn/homeschool-youth-programs/history-camps" target="_blank">Jamestown Settlement:</a> Ages 4-third grade, educational programs with early American history.</li><li><a href="https://www.valegacysoccer.com/camps" target="_blank">Virginia Legacy Soccer Club- </a>Ages 9-16</li><li><a href="https://watermens.org/summer-fun/pirate-summer/">Watermen's Museum:</a> more information to come </li><li><a href="https://www.onthehillgallery.com/art-summer-camp-exhibit" target="_blank">Yorktown Arts Foundation:</a> More information to come </li><li><a href="https://www.yorktownstables.com/apply" target="_blank">Yorktown Stables: </a>equestrian camp </li></ul><div><br /></div></div><div>Multiple Locations:</div><div><ul style="text-align: left;"><li><a href="https://www.adaclubs.org/give/?gad_source=1&gclid=CjwKCAiA0PuuBhBsEiwAS7fsNVD-YzuCw2JoVqTf2wRwVt6lk8AqzneuyB_jpN6nNBdmDN49MbN21RoCoe8QAvD_BwE" target="_blank">Boys and Girls Club</a>- Ages 6-18</li><li><a href="https://hamptonroads.madscience.org/parents-camps" target="_blank">Mad Science of Hampton Roads</a></li><li><a href="https://www.ymcashr.org/day-camp-y?utm_source=google&utm_medium=search&utm_campaign=childcare_camp&gad_source=1&gclid=CjwKCAiA0PuuBhBsEiwAS7fsNcFo_jU2HmDrGaPOLgYMSsvKsVnIKjzLrnLm81ObWqYmkVkeny0bfxoCn5AQAvD_BwE" target="_blank">YMCA: a</a>ges 5-12, swimming, sports, field trips, and more. </li><li><a href="https://www.sheeoacademy.com/register" target="_blank">SheEO</a>- BuildHER business day camp. </li></ul></div>toddlinaroundtidewaterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16432753197510641584noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3565108077951582819.post-2636178048342666632024-02-12T04:02:00.000-08:002024-02-12T04:02:41.830-08:00STEM in Hampton Roads <p><span face="Arial, sans-serif"><span style="font-size: 14.6667px; white-space-collapse: preserve;"></span></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span face="Arial, sans-serif"><span style="font-size: 14.6667px; white-space-collapse: preserve;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgTwkjn5_0wy0rpsff5GISiWFIuZXPlGptTPGyh0mamiELXG0_MTqi1v_kJEMTEbnVdX8AnQiIw5yW2tEni3vgldKlKvbhjHJ-d3wxqkcDR13quMCVA81xLfa8Srr-qF4Q6D8FsSUrZEzUkRVUlIC0o7SPdxWUmAOGxfB5o-PQAxbiFG1t3kvHxLH_7GoTK/s2000/White%20and%20Beige%20STEM%20Kids%20Summer%20Camp%20Flyer.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2000" data-original-width="1545" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgTwkjn5_0wy0rpsff5GISiWFIuZXPlGptTPGyh0mamiELXG0_MTqi1v_kJEMTEbnVdX8AnQiIw5yW2tEni3vgldKlKvbhjHJ-d3wxqkcDR13quMCVA81xLfa8Srr-qF4Q6D8FsSUrZEzUkRVUlIC0o7SPdxWUmAOGxfB5o-PQAxbiFG1t3kvHxLH_7GoTK/w494-h640/White%20and%20Beige%20STEM%20Kids%20Summer%20Camp%20Flyer.png" width="494" /></a></span></span></div><p></p><p><span face="Arial, sans-serif"><span style="font-size: 14.6667px; white-space-collapse: preserve;">We all know that kids are sponges, and that they start learning right away. Kids begin learning STEM, science, technology, engineering, and mathematics, components early in life. Engaging in STEM activities raises their literacy and mathematics scores later in life. We are lucky in Hampton Roads to be surrounded by hands-on STEM experiences. Checkout some of our favorites: </span></span></p><span id="docs-internal-guid-70ad14f9-7fff-4c46-b33e-21a550f0d045"><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span face="Arial, sans-serif" style="font-size: 11pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;">Norfolk: </span></p><ul style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-inline-start: 48px;"><li aria-level="1" dir="ltr" style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; list-style-type: disc; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre;"><p dir="ltr" role="presentation" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; text-wrap: wrap; vertical-align: baseline;"><a href="https://toddlinaroundtidewater.blogspot.com/2018/04/nauticus.html" target="_blank">Nauticus:</a> Checkout their toddler STEM time, or take older kids to face problems relating to Norfolk and the world beyond. </span></p></li><li aria-level="1" dir="ltr" style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; list-style-type: disc; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre;"><p dir="ltr" role="presentation" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; text-wrap: wrap; vertical-align: baseline;"><a href="https://toddlinaroundtidewater.blogspot.com/2017/08/va-zoo.html" target="_blank">Virginia Zoo:</a> Look for the Zootales program and checkout animals from around the globe. </span></p></li><li aria-level="1" dir="ltr" style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; list-style-type: disc; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre;"><p dir="ltr" role="presentation" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; text-wrap: wrap; vertical-align: baseline;"><a href="https://toddlinaroundtidewater.blogspot.com/2017/08/norfolk-botanical-gardens.html" target="_blank">Norfolk Botanical Garden:</a> offers a wide variety of programming for all ages. </span></p></li><li aria-level="1" dir="ltr" style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; list-style-type: disc; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre;"><p dir="ltr" role="presentation" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; text-wrap: wrap; vertical-align: baseline;">Odu Planetarium: Checkout their FREE weekday shows </span></p></li></ul><div><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 14.6667px; white-space-collapse: preserve;"><br /></span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiPl8go1ipyclHmW5ZwrL1wVUYK2_YkcuXKGxIKNX1L3mwXroCYmNOkMQsv8qxJxNduQoSAWDejswOT0zqT31qQMHm3ggIeUJ2pnMI3RRHENhAGEHVWsGeb0dEtB1WRb0bKKw2yKMUs2TyYVh6KwMX0RgNTiDRkAj3ZyxvZTjwGKPYk7e0vgdZK_DWWayAk/s400/IMG_4883.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="400" data-original-width="300" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiPl8go1ipyclHmW5ZwrL1wVUYK2_YkcuXKGxIKNX1L3mwXroCYmNOkMQsv8qxJxNduQoSAWDejswOT0zqT31qQMHm3ggIeUJ2pnMI3RRHENhAGEHVWsGeb0dEtB1WRb0bKKw2yKMUs2TyYVh6KwMX0RgNTiDRkAj3ZyxvZTjwGKPYk7e0vgdZK_DWWayAk/w480-h640/IMG_4883.jpg" width="480" /></a></div></span></div><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span face="Arial, sans-serif" style="font-size: 11pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;">Virginia Beach: </span></p><ul style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-inline-start: 48px;"><li aria-level="1" dir="ltr" style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; list-style-type: disc; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre;"><p dir="ltr" role="presentation" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; text-wrap: wrap; vertical-align: baseline;"><a href="https://toddlinaroundtidewater.blogspot.com/2017/10/va-aquarium.html" target="_blank">Virginia Aquarium: </a>for younger kids, take in the wonder of aquatic ecosystems while older kids solve current problems like sea level rising. </span></p></li><li aria-level="1" dir="ltr" style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; list-style-type: disc; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre;"><p dir="ltr" role="presentation" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; text-wrap: wrap; vertical-align: baseline;"><a href="https://toddlinaroundtidewater.blogspot.com/2021/02/rudee-tours-whale-watching.html" target="_blank">Rudee Tours: </a>See whales migrating off right off of our coast. </span></p></li><li aria-level="1" dir="ltr" style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; list-style-type: disc; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre;"><p dir="ltr" role="presentation" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; text-wrap: wrap; vertical-align: baseline;">Game On: Let kids play through technology.</span></p></li><li aria-level="1" dir="ltr" style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; list-style-type: disc; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre;"><p dir="ltr" role="presentation" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; text-wrap: wrap; vertical-align: baseline;">Black Cat Escape Room: Problem solve with creative solutions to exit the room of your choice.</span></p></li><li aria-level="1" dir="ltr" style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; list-style-type: disc; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre;"><p dir="ltr" role="presentation" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; text-wrap: wrap; vertical-align: baseline;"><a href="https://toddlinaroundtidewater.blogspot.com/2020/11/sub-zero-nitrogen-ice-cream.html" target="_blank">Sub Zero Nitrogen Ice Cream:</a> Watch ice cream form before your eyes using nitrogen. </span></p></li><li aria-level="1" dir="ltr" style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; list-style-type: disc; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre;"><p dir="ltr" role="presentation" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; text-wrap: wrap; vertical-align: baseline;"><a href="https://toddlinaroundtidewater.blogspot.com/2021/08/lynnhaven-river-now.html" target="_blank">Lynnhaven River Now:</a> Follow them for their pop up events for kids. </span></p></li><li aria-level="1" dir="ltr" style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; list-style-type: disc; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre;"><p dir="ltr" role="presentation" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; text-wrap: wrap; vertical-align: baseline;"><a href="https://toddlinaroundtidewater.blogspot.com/2019/02/tcc-planetarium.html" target="_blank">Tcc:</a> Checkout their FREE planetarium shows. </span></p></li><li aria-level="1" dir="ltr" style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; list-style-type: disc; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre;"><p dir="ltr" role="presentation" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; text-wrap: wrap; vertical-align: baseline;"><a href="https://toddlinaroundtidewater.blogspot.com/2019/01/first-landing-state-park.html" target="_blank">First Landing State Park</a>: Jump on one of their tours or their classes. </span></p></li></ul><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjtMR8rSADYSLA8lphSfioVeHFM3rg5M7PzPnyV9-sPKCh04lhH2ia074-tJa8-G9ardZJiVVlETRvd4F7pN-6B4du0PBsXCKJZlKoaSh28QaISukVJ54d4eyZYB9NvZo5ZD_1_lAx4w1PW6Uw_ibzHjFy0rNPTH3O2M5E4VqnBLePxhPZfgnPeLei1OEDh" style="margin-left: 1em; 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list-style-type: disc; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre;"><p dir="ltr" role="presentation" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; text-wrap: wrap; vertical-align: baseline;"><a href="https://toddlinaroundtidewater.blogspot.com/2017/08/childrens-museum-of-virginia.html" target="_blank">Children’ Museum of Virginia:</a> Checkout the STEM lab upstairs during your next visit.</span></p></li></ul><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span face="Arial, sans-serif" style="font-size: 11pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;">Chesapeake:</span></p><ul style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-inline-start: 48px;"><li aria-level="1" dir="ltr" style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; list-style-type: disc; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre;"><p dir="ltr" role="presentation" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; text-wrap: wrap; vertical-align: baseline;"><a href="https://toddlinaroundtidewater.blogspot.com/2024/01/the-play-spot.html" target="_blank">The Play Spot: </a>Visit this next play area to check out their stem play stations for younger kids. </span></p></li></ul><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span face="Arial, sans-serif" style="font-size: 11pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;">Hampton: </span></p><ul style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-inline-start: 48px;"><li aria-level="1" dir="ltr" style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; list-style-type: disc; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre;"><p dir="ltr" role="presentation" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; text-wrap: wrap; vertical-align: baseline;"><a href="https://toddlinaroundtidewater.blogspot.com/2017/12/air-and-space-museum-and-hampton.html" target="_blank">The Virginia Air and Space Science Center:</a> Checkout STEM Saturdays! </span></p></li><li aria-level="1" dir="ltr" style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; list-style-type: disc; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre;"><p dir="ltr" role="presentation" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; text-wrap: wrap; vertical-align: baseline;"><a href="https://toddlinaroundtidewater.blogspot.com/2017/10/air-power-park.html" target="_blank">Air Power Park:</a> Learn about the STEM behind some of Langley’s ships here. </span></p></li></ul><div><span face="Arial, sans-serif"><span style="font-size: 14.6667px; white-space-collapse: preserve;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjeUBr9KUB-vgjptmv-FmRz84C0ypuShaPtNdRDtw309Y7sFh9vv0MvW32twO_BkD5Yq0OsmWy4VPZ_YBvrqcJ8sM-1wXaIdrB8I3JSZ1XZ46RUyDVbBMpGT3jncdBpmlWSa2_NIxat4rZvI5YQJyOHrXYG_Ew5Zt_-iI_QTwuKPFgQNsHqzVMbTzlgjWDO" style="margin-left: 1em; 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font-variant-position: normal; list-style-type: disc; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre;"><p dir="ltr" role="presentation" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; text-wrap: wrap; vertical-align: baseline;"><a href="https://toddlinaroundtidewater.blogspot.com/2022/01/virginia-living-museum.html#:~:text=The%20museum%20is%20made%20up,Cove%20and%20the%20Cypress%20Swamp." target="_blank">Virginia Living Museum:</a> Science lovers will love this museum with everything from Virginia's animals to dinosaurs. </span></p></li><li aria-level="1" dir="ltr" style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; list-style-type: disc; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre;"><p dir="ltr" role="presentation" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; text-wrap: wrap; vertical-align: baseline;"><a href="https://toddlinaroundtidewater.blogspot.com/2018/06/maritime-monday-dollar-admission-to.html" target="_blank">Mariner’s Museum:</a> Checkout this museum for only $1 and see how mariners of the past and present use stem. </span></p></li></ul><div><span face="Arial, sans-serif"><span style="font-size: 14.6667px; white-space-collapse: preserve;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgQ88fcHq75I80SutTJJ4YZvhYSODxbD9kpPgdCqqoNaeWlbc2ccMSiqHc8lweUWbn11kdbU1RvIbsjtt0pYJOFNGrB9LWQff8o2tb7sDVeB4CMPBS30i1hSWQDgjN1Do12ReXsD9CKVrJbvsnL7Cl7dvj7qlpBKsPf722ILCo83t2FqW073SKVndF1v1jn" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="639" data-original-width="426" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgQ88fcHq75I80SutTJJ4YZvhYSODxbD9kpPgdCqqoNaeWlbc2ccMSiqHc8lweUWbn11kdbU1RvIbsjtt0pYJOFNGrB9LWQff8o2tb7sDVeB4CMPBS30i1hSWQDgjN1Do12ReXsD9CKVrJbvsnL7Cl7dvj7qlpBKsPf722ILCo83t2FqW073SKVndF1v1jn=w427-h640" width="427" /></a></div><br /><br /></span></span></div></span>toddlinaroundtidewaterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16432753197510641584noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3565108077951582819.post-53673441580936093892024-02-07T14:26:00.000-08:002024-02-07T14:26:37.793-08:00UNO Pizzeria & Grill<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEin_XpgcMfakqBOpIBiIrphUjYFoXFg0JQEYBAF0dntoRybWmKJ9SUd4riKU95gMFEc9AczbGtbZSyvAEIDst3MUMoLa0fvBqQBzsRuKebSk5QBFA-cOmlnYM1CpXkly-l16GR80glodrpFztPoZ_LlKzYXA0x5EgW5vted9uz6AwqpEpE4zOCrDaC22jPq/s1753/IMG_2614.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1753" data-original-width="1170" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEin_XpgcMfakqBOpIBiIrphUjYFoXFg0JQEYBAF0dntoRybWmKJ9SUd4riKU95gMFEc9AczbGtbZSyvAEIDst3MUMoLa0fvBqQBzsRuKebSk5QBFA-cOmlnYM1CpXkly-l16GR80glodrpFztPoZ_LlKzYXA0x5EgW5vted9uz6AwqpEpE4zOCrDaC22jPq/w428-h640/IMG_2614.jpeg" width="428" /></a></div> I am so excited to share about our experience last night at Uno Pizzeria and Grill! We knew that on Tuesdays kids eat free, but I didn't know until recently that on the first Tuesday of the month they had a craft for kids as well as a "decorate your own style" kid's dessert. <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg8ZBXimdwZXGu74qqsZtrDJmP0y3K4r49R6KHJSKwk9uat_mwZP-YsTfHbvtJWX2E9mfrLhJ-OjDUHFKxUjB8OYCpmnPCZ-v7y0K5Y9QWmy-RtCG-tPFKArrUE5FaHTkKbwRZt4JcAOg8SCLNQfMWsN1A_hk2KZLBsOrQdG14TnHhAwzbcpthADwQt4DkT/s1692/IMG_2613.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1692" data-original-width="1170" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg8ZBXimdwZXGu74qqsZtrDJmP0y3K4r49R6KHJSKwk9uat_mwZP-YsTfHbvtJWX2E9mfrLhJ-OjDUHFKxUjB8OYCpmnPCZ-v7y0K5Y9QWmy-RtCG-tPFKArrUE5FaHTkKbwRZt4JcAOg8SCLNQfMWsN1A_hk2KZLBsOrQdG14TnHhAwzbcpthADwQt4DkT/w442-h640/IMG_2613.jpeg" width="442" /></a></div><div>We arrived a few minutes after 5:00 and were seated immediately. The kids were brought a Valentine's Day picture frame craft to complete, which they worked on while the adults looked over the menu. On Tuesdays appetizers are half off, so we ordered the giant fried ravioli to share. When we ordered our meal, the waitress asked the kids if they wanted to make their own pizzas, which I thought meant to pick their toppings. I was surprised when she told me that they would bring out the dough, sauce, and cheese and that the kids would assemble the pizzas themselves. They were then taken back to the kitchen so they could see the pizzas being put into the oven. <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjdpr-RGOOgqd9dF0yUyo9_j5JqXaAEGB4LwTX4wEksmD6aa-hd4_P3Z8y-deZnFya15aSffKe_oS6MDJE6Mx_h8qkwmU39FSdryxXkix1HJYI-H09N1DjhM4nPhsnk3VA5aoO7Hua3WH6mvYlAROWnPl-5hABSUagbjXobfegUmzA_zTfFMbVwdUGWLjCy/s1734/IMG_2616.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1734" data-original-width="1170" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjdpr-RGOOgqd9dF0yUyo9_j5JqXaAEGB4LwTX4wEksmD6aa-hd4_P3Z8y-deZnFya15aSffKe_oS6MDJE6Mx_h8qkwmU39FSdryxXkix1HJYI-H09N1DjhM4nPhsnk3VA5aoO7Hua3WH6mvYlAROWnPl-5hABSUagbjXobfegUmzA_zTfFMbVwdUGWLjCy/w432-h640/IMG_2616.jpeg" width="432" /></a></div><div>While we ate, "would you rather" questions scrolled on the nearby t.v., which took over our conversation at the table. Some were silly, others were gross, and some I refused to pick an answer on. The kids asked for their "assemble your own ice cream sundaes" at only a $2.89 upcharge on the kid's menu. Since their meals were already free, we obliged, forgetting that they would also be bringing out cookies for the kids to decorate. The kids had a blast and my oldest said it was the best restaurant he has ever been to. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhGPMAyRinPJVODDcFVN8XAy7Ci-rIPBSRymR3hrvTXceq0TkST5zGTkn8dxBJUjSL939ad4YMsRDtAfDQnh8t4_xsCip8VrIqbDJxQbCZKY9wjnzjvzKnqN1hEXJtpT2ZSrl5zIEEYzL4YBt2-AnzQbwCFrXjVUc0H5s81Ekj6idnlrkkrjTAETUCzV0y-/s1562/IMG_2615.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1562" data-original-width="1170" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhGPMAyRinPJVODDcFVN8XAy7Ci-rIPBSRymR3hrvTXceq0TkST5zGTkn8dxBJUjSL939ad4YMsRDtAfDQnh8t4_xsCip8VrIqbDJxQbCZKY9wjnzjvzKnqN1hEXJtpT2ZSrl5zIEEYzL4YBt2-AnzQbwCFrXjVUc0H5s81Ekj6idnlrkkrjTAETUCzV0y-/w480-h640/IMG_2615.jpeg" width="480" /></a></div><div>The Norfolk Uno location has been revamping their programs to bring in more families. They held an early New Years Eve party for families and they have an upcoming Princess Brunch. Kids eat free every Tuesday, and they have a happy hour from 4-7. Wednesdays, they have a burger special for $9.99. There are vegetarian and vegan options. We had a great time, and we look forward to returning soon.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg_6hjMY_-_51qwi_A20Pv65jiWciFAzNb_H2GOopHK-clXjeuebBYls5Th8izMZVcolwlMc-U1DKNsSOVHrYuF6sHDjNq2fA1M8TaZLPUmHGq89k8pNX3ZYnd6raiOPprdIK6Oab2PFRYtKX2ZC8m1sVnZrp8OfeeRJyDck-HK4fIipAQ1uL0TsEzEFekq/s4032/IMG_2597.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg_6hjMY_-_51qwi_A20Pv65jiWciFAzNb_H2GOopHK-clXjeuebBYls5Th8izMZVcolwlMc-U1DKNsSOVHrYuF6sHDjNq2fA1M8TaZLPUmHGq89k8pNX3ZYnd6raiOPprdIK6Oab2PFRYtKX2ZC8m1sVnZrp8OfeeRJyDck-HK4fIipAQ1uL0TsEzEFekq/w480-h640/IMG_2597.jpeg" width="480" /></a></div><div><br /><div><br /></div><div><br /><p></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p></div></div></div>toddlinaroundtidewaterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16432753197510641584noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3565108077951582819.post-19069667294271930112024-01-07T17:01:00.000-08:002024-01-07T17:01:51.607-08:00The Play Spot<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEikgs3N9wiT-fo0-IUrg5ZvV2u-RWCCZEmKaqSPLCUN5ePAVyX2cpauXGHHW1cc_UU-fFxatPN4x-_SICGrAyvpRA4pvPEmAplX5-gBRzwADSF_ZDOkQ9L2QlYRX3HA0Nf51AQI10Gucuk4lLsQ_A0Ufa4Q5PFq80aqruMY71Es5uDNfnd4bR9MTptQqSUO" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="320" data-original-width="215" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEikgs3N9wiT-fo0-IUrg5ZvV2u-RWCCZEmKaqSPLCUN5ePAVyX2cpauXGHHW1cc_UU-fFxatPN4x-_SICGrAyvpRA4pvPEmAplX5-gBRzwADSF_ZDOkQ9L2QlYRX3HA0Nf51AQI10Gucuk4lLsQ_A0Ufa4Q5PFq80aqruMY71Es5uDNfnd4bR9MTptQqSUO=w429-h640" width="429" /></a></div><p></p><p>I'm excited to say that there is a new play area in Hampton Roads. Open in November, The Play Spot is located in Chesapeake in the Grassfield area. The owners are the same family who own Higher Vision Studios in Virginia Beach, which has been around since 1999. After their son was diagnosed with and beat eye cancer, their family knew that creating memories together was priceless. </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh_EqGPQIUYBtYv91xugbbfvx169K9OBHOjacYc4DNvjOWzhTD4KWpHhrjvBhYxFh9B2kSaVYmngEU_pfspBBhgfX-rMtJfIDU5EW3bIYkRTZCEFmEYHVSxHb3AlXyoeZlEsSRKekKG_tqEhgjIwgDBfr3ba-pMdkFDaEcW3j39nVaTsDumRszKv2UiyxRm/s1757/IMG_2321.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1757" data-original-width="1170" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh_EqGPQIUYBtYv91xugbbfvx169K9OBHOjacYc4DNvjOWzhTD4KWpHhrjvBhYxFh9B2kSaVYmngEU_pfspBBhgfX-rMtJfIDU5EW3bIYkRTZCEFmEYHVSxHb3AlXyoeZlEsSRKekKG_tqEhgjIwgDBfr3ba-pMdkFDaEcW3j39nVaTsDumRszKv2UiyxRm/w426-h640/IMG_2321.jpeg" width="426" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEijg1YzJOzq5oGP7ZD1ndVUP8cUc7O20sluKafFUqhJ-ZFnnopkl_Rma8B5MsM8s0R_ChA2D2DoCuo79HK_riftgpnbQAmwsSRt53ZUmgCxLMUxGxYofOFyvxuLKYPItb6QrbSR82f6mbPZpyJyI1y6iGMIQ_ow6fukXooWz2lZd1fMEIK_o4OCVYdCH-AQ/s1746/IMG_2320.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1746" data-original-width="1170" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEijg1YzJOzq5oGP7ZD1ndVUP8cUc7O20sluKafFUqhJ-ZFnnopkl_Rma8B5MsM8s0R_ChA2D2DoCuo79HK_riftgpnbQAmwsSRt53ZUmgCxLMUxGxYofOFyvxuLKYPItb6QrbSR82f6mbPZpyJyI1y6iGMIQ_ow6fukXooWz2lZd1fMEIK_o4OCVYdCH-AQ/w428-h640/IMG_2320.jpeg" width="428" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div>The goal with The Play Spot is for families to play together, rather than parents sitting and watching kids play. Family play sessions are sold in two hour ticketed intervals. Everyone over the age of one must have their own ticket. <div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEicvpwf6YzjUutAIi3e82dVU2f0mLI_TGT6Z85UwBflntp95O7fQYKV7gphvoTxSDJ9-U7GV2I6MrOiD8Z_rin7ayVwq6pVNJpoWktMeDcff-LLyIN9bEPBDvWFbdSY-UGWNR489sB6wTG6CRgs53oaSbKQ7_073XHal9wtY5ziAonAjCKVlZAODp-V7x71/s1728/IMG_2317.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1728" data-original-width="1170" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEicvpwf6YzjUutAIi3e82dVU2f0mLI_TGT6Z85UwBflntp95O7fQYKV7gphvoTxSDJ9-U7GV2I6MrOiD8Z_rin7ayVwq6pVNJpoWktMeDcff-LLyIN9bEPBDvWFbdSY-UGWNR489sB6wTG6CRgs53oaSbKQ7_073XHal9wtY5ziAonAjCKVlZAODp-V7x71/w434-h640/IMG_2317.jpeg" width="434" /></a></div></div><div>Ninja Warrior Classes are also offered during the week. These classes include 45 minutes of Ninja Warrior Training followed by 30 minutes of Open Play Time for each parent and child. Classes use obstacle courses, martial arts, and gymnastics to improve agility, coordination, balance, strength, and flexibility. Classes are for ages 3-5 or 5-10. Birthday parties are available, and summer camp information will be out soon. <p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiu-cc_GPVBBe_lfhN83an10yV2u_kNIeMyI5dMT-5MIthD4Ck0tsvekZ-G-XB17X4EOF1hDbvHjuwLAeobMiYmT4974el7TGue7PheQOE9NjQtN6-cY9ee54ygfvYH-WXPkGlcKoDDkfny-YYHMowbEwJPQcb3rPpK3IShL1FXvxes57v5Xf2PHs_sog78/s1744/IMG_2323.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1744" data-original-width="1170" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiu-cc_GPVBBe_lfhN83an10yV2u_kNIeMyI5dMT-5MIthD4Ck0tsvekZ-G-XB17X4EOF1hDbvHjuwLAeobMiYmT4974el7TGue7PheQOE9NjQtN6-cY9ee54ygfvYH-WXPkGlcKoDDkfny-YYHMowbEwJPQcb3rPpK3IShL1FXvxes57v5Xf2PHs_sog78/w430-h640/IMG_2323.jpeg" width="430" /></a></div><p></p></div>toddlinaroundtidewaterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16432753197510641584noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3565108077951582819.post-34455216206879690412023-12-28T16:53:00.000-08:002023-12-28T16:53:33.148-08:00Disney On Ice: Mickey's Search Party <p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjtvMiz0pxVUvjFrSRj5QADPvz-mApW2XtEvcaIwJQCfBpUnZeqiO-lF6rRlzMPE0qKbzC8mw7gu6lyuoaI5e7D1dzKTuJc_Zzlakc7c7Gk8_6elTTOCnwrhKUpX46dY6oKHiw01vD204VYv6kN_yqunUgwh13FGN45ptJjfRSQyk4sGDFutqk6n6TVHjkE/s3356/IMG_2205.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3356" data-original-width="1994" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjtvMiz0pxVUvjFrSRj5QADPvz-mApW2XtEvcaIwJQCfBpUnZeqiO-lF6rRlzMPE0qKbzC8mw7gu6lyuoaI5e7D1dzKTuJc_Zzlakc7c7Gk8_6elTTOCnwrhKUpX46dY6oKHiw01vD204VYv6kN_yqunUgwh13FGN45ptJjfRSQyk4sGDFutqk6n6TVHjkE/w380-h640/IMG_2205.jpeg" width="380" /></a></div></div><p></p><p>We had such a fun time at Disney On Ice, Mickey's Search Party tonight at Norfolk Scope. Here until January 1st, the show includes Mickey's crew, Moana, Coco, Toy Story, Aladdin, Frozen, and Tinkerbell and the pirates from Peter Pan. This show, more than others, included tons of stunts that kept even us adults wondering how it was done. You can purchase tickets <a href="https://www.ticketmaster.com/disney-on-ice-presents-mickeys-search-tickets/artist/2480287?venueId=8276&brand=doi&camefrom=CFC_FELD_WEBSITE&_ga=2.200156006.972902895.1703810545-412015702.1703810543" target="_blank">here. </a> Shows are Friday and Saturday at 12:00 and 4:00, and Sunday and Monday at 1:00. Easy to find parking is available at Scope, in the Wells Fargo garage across the street, or at MacArthur Center, and there is a Tide stop right outside of Scope. Enjoy! <br /><br /></p>toddlinaroundtidewaterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16432753197510641584noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3565108077951582819.post-73354655479137945532023-12-28T16:39:00.000-08:002024-02-07T14:37:04.384-08:00Richmond Tacky Lights <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgJAdN4AZQrpddNMuS1f6EKdOOcaWdnvyW2iLdtusIItqw-cTxNd3gy5LGhoACRD9nDvynGdxF2Ijogk8Zca3gBZ-V0wxh62kbLZI0ufwrfJSpT1mOu4HHKGJQPcdIy-o6-gIrGVrMIhWNTUx_fTmh0VvpGzlLifXJokg5e9LBSJZw_JVaYNUqji8NVy5zz/s4032/IMG_3477.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgJAdN4AZQrpddNMuS1f6EKdOOcaWdnvyW2iLdtusIItqw-cTxNd3gy5LGhoACRD9nDvynGdxF2Ijogk8Zca3gBZ-V0wxh62kbLZI0ufwrfJSpT1mOu4HHKGJQPcdIy-o6-gIrGVrMIhWNTUx_fTmh0VvpGzlLifXJokg5e9LBSJZw_JVaYNUqji8NVy5zz/w480-h640/IMG_3477.jpeg" width="480" /></a></div><p></p><p>Tacky Lights have been seen all over Richmond for the last 30 years, but this is the first year that we have seen them. The tradition goes back to 1985 when a Richmond DJ booked a transportation bus to tour ten houses. It was a huge hit then, and still is now. Official houses on the tour must have over 40,000 lights to be considered. </p><p>You can drive around to check them out yourself for free, or book a tour through one of the many transportation services in Richmond. Checkout the list <a href="https://richmond.com/exclusive/tacky-lights/richmond-tacky-lights-christmas-lights-glen-allen-henrico-county-chesterfield-mechanicsville-highland-springs-chester-ashland/article_10d25b34-895a-11ee-9425-135de4c3d5b0.html" target="_blank">here: </a> Although many houses aren't officially on the list, driving around the city you'll see lots of houses that have decided to lean into the tacky decorations. </p><p><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><p><br /></p>toddlinaroundtidewaterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16432753197510641584noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3565108077951582819.post-48611515636331864812023-12-02T08:06:00.000-08:002023-12-06T18:12:02.807-08:00EVO <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiTjr-pNgb7NSWQZIN-zrkQVSRsxxN0wiAcyBm4IhasO2yPWY3tuP19FleukNg2uQvgq4lGkFh3kqq8cGBWzaboeY9HFoZghXU1TeTvJ4C3xoAVTtfQ2isykPXz1zSjbfsGmyErFd5U7mFBYeXL05CKse-xD4744XcD3txZYi04SEv1uO0GPVt6J66xE_gb/s1360/evo%20toddlin%20around%20tidewater.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1360" data-original-width="852" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiTjr-pNgb7NSWQZIN-zrkQVSRsxxN0wiAcyBm4IhasO2yPWY3tuP19FleukNg2uQvgq4lGkFh3kqq8cGBWzaboeY9HFoZghXU1TeTvJ4C3xoAVTtfQ2isykPXz1zSjbfsGmyErFd5U7mFBYeXL05CKse-xD4744XcD3txZYi04SEv1uO0GPVt6J66xE_gb/w400-h640/evo%20toddlin%20around%20tidewater.png" width="400" /></a></div><p></p><p>We ventured over to Peninsula Town Center in Hampton last weekend and checked out EVO for the first time. EVO Entertainment has a movie theater, arcade, and bowling alley. We didn't check out any movies, but we did eat, play games, and bowl. </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhClpSE_37iMuTu0c1RVXefAhNKXYrzhASrn691rtsx9naROnvczPSihsH4ZCUmR7y8YJTzda1rzpdz4duA4Yk1h6NBkWzA0VzpkO43D8h-RMl4pY79479rt_4QGyNpOazkZfCvNaQUQF7gCvvOzFdC4YnhPO5yNOqc6CdlLLKWFvkDdhFs7rRO1zPuR-zz/s1394/Screen%20Shot%202023-12-02%20at%2010.09.23%20AM.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1394" data-original-width="842" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhClpSE_37iMuTu0c1RVXefAhNKXYrzhASrn691rtsx9naROnvczPSihsH4ZCUmR7y8YJTzda1rzpdz4duA4Yk1h6NBkWzA0VzpkO43D8h-RMl4pY79479rt_4QGyNpOazkZfCvNaQUQF7gCvvOzFdC4YnhPO5yNOqc6CdlLLKWFvkDdhFs7rRO1zPuR-zz/w386-h640/Screen%20Shot%202023-12-02%20at%2010.09.23%20AM.png" width="386" /></a></div><p>The bowling is rented by the half hour or hour, rather than the typical rental by games style. The clock counts down on the screen which is great for young kids who have trouble transitioning and need a little bit of a reminder. </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEilyYoz7gV33bEu5asCyC2XZOYo1umbqcmVPW7DhfSHvJVQnVk-7laidQ5aK1Ur21974s3zMIG8tN608PJ8uhRvx1oAnivG8U11muFLayvLP9Jbh2SiexhgQcHUXS1OGbUdH_x-ez1K0hd3fe0PQCL9yxJho3EAx09usuVzdfe1h1cMmmf0RJFd8tiiy2dp/s1450/Screen%20Shot%202023-12-02%20at%209.59.48%20AM.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1450" data-original-width="852" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEilyYoz7gV33bEu5asCyC2XZOYo1umbqcmVPW7DhfSHvJVQnVk-7laidQ5aK1Ur21974s3zMIG8tN608PJ8uhRvx1oAnivG8U11muFLayvLP9Jbh2SiexhgQcHUXS1OGbUdH_x-ez1K0hd3fe0PQCL9yxJho3EAx09usuVzdfe1h1cMmmf0RJFd8tiiy2dp/w376-h640/Screen%20Shot%202023-12-02%20at%209.59.48%20AM.png" width="376" /></a></div><p>We grabbed arcade cards to play games. You can purchase the cards based on time, which don't allow you to play the claw machine type games, or you can purchase a card based on points which allow you to play all games. We opted for the hour style card which was the perfect amount of time. On Wednesdays they offer half priced games. <br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjlODil6VsZHZjXYM3PiaywLkGAwXUOZw-HeosnddMyi2tupdf4swSCFnuKbjCyf3NsBjcQbrbrv9xGI1_joeh_v3Yoc1nicJz_mcybVu3jD6C2_WRwCf9ZnNTqGXxhYZrZVwJphLIHI0EueGAulrv-6ZLW9dkA790jqrZY3_pUmXnjtaQX_-D8SSwQcn64/s1526/Screen%20Shot%202023-12-02%20at%209.58.44%20AM.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1526" data-original-width="852" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjlODil6VsZHZjXYM3PiaywLkGAwXUOZw-HeosnddMyi2tupdf4swSCFnuKbjCyf3NsBjcQbrbrv9xGI1_joeh_v3Yoc1nicJz_mcybVu3jD6C2_WRwCf9ZnNTqGXxhYZrZVwJphLIHI0EueGAulrv-6ZLW9dkA790jqrZY3_pUmXnjtaQX_-D8SSwQcn64/w358-h640/Screen%20Shot%202023-12-02%20at%209.58.44%20AM.png" width="358" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">*We were given free passes to visit EVO but all opinions are my own. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><p></p>toddlinaroundtidewaterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16432753197510641584noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3565108077951582819.post-91717400414736667822023-11-13T17:52:00.000-08:002023-11-13T17:52:43.874-08:002023-2024 Virginia Experiences Gift Guide<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://flipbooklets.com/pdfflipbooklets/2023-virginia-experiences-gift-guide-1#page1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img alt="" data-original-height="1338" data-original-width="1100" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgd3-FuAKLs2Ur9RSsjTCDKerfHbiId92aLJlNDJHXqLwoNeFv33KvzSG0Hn_yw7TYKiJVcAR5CoD-CvOwT24D6LBELPCRs6hOS5lR0tmsAkhDLl1zRzJ11lwf-5gpq4Wcr70hiEcVLJ_6xddnk1UYbJOTMA72v5PDBKITmaM5NUuW5Pez1KhSwNaPPM7xA=w525-h640" width="525" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">A team of bloggers across Virginia have teamed up together to bring you the 2023-2024 Experiences Gift guide. Click to checkout the guide. Our area is the Coastal Virginia section, or have a look to plan for a road trip. I love experience gifts because they make lasting memories and don't take up space in our house! </div><br /> <p></p>toddlinaroundtidewaterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16432753197510641584noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3565108077951582819.post-85019222305746494602023-10-30T07:30:00.010-07:002023-10-30T16:08:00.222-07:00Langley Speedway <p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjKb0zhBeT8DEGDYaONP-_FCNSQBco19O5A8owQQSYqkabzJq-Jvkkaid_0XNWytem4rBmgl1SalyLOvTTpRmnFTEphaIzvrcs563R1n_fvE54YHh6lp1-ef4nt0-Y0acIxUULwrcQty14PaUR7QsWvxTgcIbZm5QUqlT8wPQHotQ-OmsrAOyctazIP1qvR" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="816" data-original-width="612" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjKb0zhBeT8DEGDYaONP-_FCNSQBco19O5A8owQQSYqkabzJq-Jvkkaid_0XNWytem4rBmgl1SalyLOvTTpRmnFTEphaIzvrcs563R1n_fvE54YHh6lp1-ef4nt0-Y0acIxUULwrcQty14PaUR7QsWvxTgcIbZm5QUqlT8wPQHotQ-OmsrAOyctazIP1qvR=w480-h640" width="480" /></a></div><p></p><p>For two Lightning McQueen lovers, Langley Speedway was the place to be last weekend. It was our first time at a race, and I had no idea how kid friendly the speedway is. There has been racing at Langley for 72 years, with racing from March to October. They are the oldest professional sports enterprise in Hampton Roads and the longest-running sports enterprise in Southeastern Virginia. </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhVHVzu3ObBRiTDKILwNqlo3U5hRMmEEzbF4QZnuN3DlIifPkWq0pOkuWchjJ9cSMFm7KhsX0sglnth5zIEN9dtgSL6PBBTV0j-7AYPeW1ErIyWgVMG-SjZ7-WFQDK_s9_lxPoQShUBoKKSLnJ7R-P7oJtUIKBqIqtv1oj4sdBNKlMSpEkOXgFZm-TiXEOp" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img alt="" data-original-height="816" data-original-width="612" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhVHVzu3ObBRiTDKILwNqlo3U5hRMmEEzbF4QZnuN3DlIifPkWq0pOkuWchjJ9cSMFm7KhsX0sglnth5zIEN9dtgSL6PBBTV0j-7AYPeW1ErIyWgVMG-SjZ7-WFQDK_s9_lxPoQShUBoKKSLnJ7R-P7oJtUIKBqIqtv1oj4sdBNKlMSpEkOXgFZm-TiXEOp=w480-h640" width="480" /></a></div><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhMRjnXG4l-fpNVdyuh8ya--BSYIj4dxAECD75fHVvdTulKOPicDUffPGdq-0Mv4K_wk616imR5jNpEOB-tFWSFpy6bNeql_fpgQ0Ppv4CCyRuMtgHkB2kyYNKVheWdBNHyK9I1vZKrEM9wzSqD8dUmN64WA9hUAG4Qc1h085PHVzoTmIevoZhCU52fTmPa" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="816" data-original-width="612" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhMRjnXG4l-fpNVdyuh8ya--BSYIj4dxAECD75fHVvdTulKOPicDUffPGdq-0Mv4K_wk616imR5jNpEOB-tFWSFpy6bNeql_fpgQ0Ppv4CCyRuMtgHkB2kyYNKVheWdBNHyK9I1vZKrEM9wzSqD8dUmN64WA9hUAG4Qc1h085PHVzoTmIevoZhCU52fTmPa=w480-h640" width="480" /></a></div><p></p><p>We went on Halloween weekend, so there was a Trunk-or-Treat happening. We got to see all of the cars up close and personal and meet the drivers. Tickets are $15 for adults, $13 for seniors or military, $7 for kids ages 6-12, and free for 5 and under. Snag a family pack of two adult and two children's tickets for $35. Races run from March to October. The race that we attended began at 5 and ended about 8:30. You can bring in a soft-sided cooler with drinks and snacks. There is a children's playground right on the grounds, and kids were playing throughout the race. Be sure to bring headphones, as the cars are loud. </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEi73JZ8S8N3h-70pkbcQwuDeUFexK7BKabh2bCs8fw20QY11cb-7ePCh6z8VIbmku0OAlvI1RORvKDR-X2nO6et3n9Lwj-Iy7IU28xZv6rWSfHXgSnnY99HPLHXms7QIO_K-nPT83cMCIcEJ84zaKwQWPWm5wEZZwiT4J0y4ZvVyPdrNz_dlBGRsCP1bwIK" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img alt="" data-original-height="816" data-original-width="547" height="687" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEi73JZ8S8N3h-70pkbcQwuDeUFexK7BKabh2bCs8fw20QY11cb-7ePCh6z8VIbmku0OAlvI1RORvKDR-X2nO6et3n9Lwj-Iy7IU28xZv6rWSfHXgSnnY99HPLHXms7QIO_K-nPT83cMCIcEJ84zaKwQWPWm5wEZZwiT4J0y4ZvVyPdrNz_dlBGRsCP1bwIK=w460-h687" width="460" /></a></div><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgz91Am0zy2Azo7GXN4-Pg5k0VgYWeQth3Z-VBD2ax7bIpxy54CGPlGRu9Xt4qZHlozhj4pD_LloZiuJfi2imF9MQ3OFZ-2crSl27SnS7Jrf0g7LOSLzAqT996Hi9xE3cq9vhHOW768LpG6yOJA2sPo4Vpf14roKwlnB687Ac9kgaT2ZOjwXP85ZI-s1oG-" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img alt="" data-original-height="816" data-original-width="612" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgz91Am0zy2Azo7GXN4-Pg5k0VgYWeQth3Z-VBD2ax7bIpxy54CGPlGRu9Xt4qZHlozhj4pD_LloZiuJfi2imF9MQ3OFZ-2crSl27SnS7Jrf0g7LOSLzAqT996Hi9xE3cq9vhHOW768LpG6yOJA2sPo4Vpf14roKwlnB687Ac9kgaT2ZOjwXP85ZI-s1oG-=w480-h640" width="480" /></a></div><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEivzpYDa1H6R7hqXuWUwD25scS7pjOKg1b8oPCzD7kRG4vfmozrKAtFBubADV9PS7IWbD45OmdMFuPThXVbfjoFgYHlbclExlh6kaV0h4xia2EVyWwfYEHgu_UA8aJqdJh4xOXX4a-t2oWQJ8Pf2LF-9liyrMkfmD1cqEHOwUG4-4D3NNNcjlAShyX4CHiq" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img alt="" data-original-height="816" data-original-width="612" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEivzpYDa1H6R7hqXuWUwD25scS7pjOKg1b8oPCzD7kRG4vfmozrKAtFBubADV9PS7IWbD45OmdMFuPThXVbfjoFgYHlbclExlh6kaV0h4xia2EVyWwfYEHgu_UA8aJqdJh4xOXX4a-t2oWQJ8Pf2LF-9liyrMkfmD1cqEHOwUG4-4D3NNNcjlAShyX4CHiq=w480-h640" width="480" /></a></div><p></p>toddlinaroundtidewaterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16432753197510641584noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3565108077951582819.post-68157098593335048912023-10-27T13:22:00.011-07:002023-10-27T13:22:55.425-07:00Mission: Laser 757<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEghX6EzViBOD61OyZjP1fqCkO-pfCqiFamJG_oNT0WYN4UobVB3Yh1NEXtzdsRpbCP3RquypHtjCql93Gu_R2IWOav2pznkgjP4OrTyjjFseXpSxkoGT_BQhiK1vTdeevyhSwcdF44FBqFe7p2HyDksenEPla8HpzePScgz85G4qb6lJtlC4rFpEPYHXM_m/s3088/IMG_1334.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3088" data-original-width="2316" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEghX6EzViBOD61OyZjP1fqCkO-pfCqiFamJG_oNT0WYN4UobVB3Yh1NEXtzdsRpbCP3RquypHtjCql93Gu_R2IWOav2pznkgjP4OrTyjjFseXpSxkoGT_BQhiK1vTdeevyhSwcdF44FBqFe7p2HyDksenEPla8HpzePScgz85G4qb6lJtlC4rFpEPYHXM_m/w480-h640/IMG_1334.jpeg" width="480" /></a></div> Opening this weekend, Mission Laser is the new hangout for kids in Hampton Roads. While you wait to play, there are arcade games and the crew will entertain the kids. Then you'll head into the first zone where you'll be briefed on your mission and how to use the laser guns. You'll then load into your vests and get ready to play. They do offer lightweight vests for littles that don't have the sensors on them. They can still carry a gun to play with. The game lasts about 20 minutes. Inside you can aim for the other players or targets around the room. There are several surprises around the arena, including a Legends of the Hidden Temple type head, whose eyes glow when the target is shot. <div><br /><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiJkcO23sl1mIbYB32XYqJvgv9YAhAzEC_jAqD-tnF5l9G0zedjXDz6DqwdcFpqWK_sGtMUgV7hXZbdrUfBpDJr3O0uyXpYCTh31Z_yh23dKbt0S7cuRqRp988XdBroNV-A-ZMJJ6Aui1YNjyBIMyJZx6mWy0CSOasUPfXZvPNKUd2neuUaIUswtpIYg_CE/s4032/IMG_1328.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiJkcO23sl1mIbYB32XYqJvgv9YAhAzEC_jAqD-tnF5l9G0zedjXDz6DqwdcFpqWK_sGtMUgV7hXZbdrUfBpDJr3O0uyXpYCTh31Z_yh23dKbt0S7cuRqRp988XdBroNV-A-ZMJJ6Aui1YNjyBIMyJZx6mWy0CSOasUPfXZvPNKUd2neuUaIUswtpIYg_CE/w480-h640/IMG_1328.jpeg" width="480" /></a></div><div></div><br />Birthday party options are available. They include two games of laser tag and time in the party room. They even offer school fundraising nights as well as field trips. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi5MhGe7hN_n7FXoPblKnWRWYVBWOh_a-dIrkvKH5s84Bn9V1PXii-FykCazIljCXAqWB67lvRtUHmcj1-6QsXNb7dZaMmqMmG3B1yP7TRz3uHZU4TB62oDUC6ec_7E6uBWs3TFvzejhEItmB2Y9PpHBizKKK0bte3y8Hr3xsDAc5S047FCkBGpmlRPDX9T/s1520/IMG_1358.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1520" data-original-width="1170" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi5MhGe7hN_n7FXoPblKnWRWYVBWOh_a-dIrkvKH5s84Bn9V1PXii-FykCazIljCXAqWB67lvRtUHmcj1-6QsXNb7dZaMmqMmG3B1yP7TRz3uHZU4TB62oDUC6ec_7E6uBWs3TFvzejhEItmB2Y9PpHBizKKK0bte3y8Hr3xsDAc5S047FCkBGpmlRPDX9T/w492-h640/IMG_1358.jpeg" width="492" /></a></div><div></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgNb955WZhGF4RpZ6JtssIUnH6lHc53G075JyBbWN7E88Zvtw6PJoxXMDkiKvIE0-J4FlR8ykRpxcApCJmGPZnORyWWzrxVfjrEDJkm2GBY5ALdkBShQXJ1O48XOmfQt-jItm4Gx5pGkjq-xgE3_rYLpykGStfPFPrvLy5-zmxyrgNNtsfwOSV5yejwBYzU/s1753/IMG_1359.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" height="737" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgNb955WZhGF4RpZ6JtssIUnH6lHc53G075JyBbWN7E88Zvtw6PJoxXMDkiKvIE0-J4FlR8ykRpxcApCJmGPZnORyWWzrxVfjrEDJkm2GBY5ALdkBShQXJ1O48XOmfQt-jItm4Gx5pGkjq-xgE3_rYLpykGStfPFPrvLy5-zmxyrgNNtsfwOSV5yejwBYzU/w493-h737/IMG_1359.jpeg" width="493" /></a></div>The building was clean, the staff was friendly, and we had a blast. <b>This weekend they have an introductory sale of only $6 per game. </b><p></p><p><b><br /></b></p><p><b><br /></b></p></div></div>toddlinaroundtidewaterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16432753197510641584noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3565108077951582819.post-91652669867479781312023-10-20T17:35:00.005-07:002023-10-20T17:35:46.993-07:00Disney On Ice: Magic In the Stars<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjR0VaovMdjsO2db8RdFuDtVp8l1Pj2lmdT-SH9lL2kZBrmAzgNo5ECIWEFX_KAi0U3MZ3EiSrb8bdLdWqeW7DlhVxNU35bhBxV6V5MizLae8ITdGnR_aUSEv3P6urL6YPLSATq_fHlttLGThiESDyEY_MGZwHsY-K_47BuIutWYsJakQQrFsuN9yVPMVYZ/s4032/IMG_1259.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjR0VaovMdjsO2db8RdFuDtVp8l1Pj2lmdT-SH9lL2kZBrmAzgNo5ECIWEFX_KAi0U3MZ3EiSrb8bdLdWqeW7DlhVxNU35bhBxV6V5MizLae8ITdGnR_aUSEv3P6urL6YPLSATq_fHlttLGThiESDyEY_MGZwHsY-K_47BuIutWYsJakQQrFsuN9yVPMVYZ/w480-h640/IMG_1259.jpeg" width="480" /></a></div><p>Disney On Ice: Magic In The Stars is here in Hampton Roads. Head over to the Hampton Coliseum on Friday, Saturday, or Sunday. This was our first show, but I've always wanted to go. We picked this one because the boys' favorite Disney movie was represented, Cars. <br /></p><p><br /></p><p>is. </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh0qeeFGP_D06uPX9pE3VcBqAt68Lp3bOALAC_7PoSPn9ZAuZmH9exmVFYa0f8W3iAz_Z62lxxZk4UdIf9abIlwEctJsKxlDN9NX0MBkV0TfKcimTtiUad2hxRuOqizDMCOAth6MOniWveEIL1u1i4k58724T71fd7p9LmjON8hIWFsYEMhRjZEXSUk0fhq/s3088/IMG_1253.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3088" data-original-width="2316" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh0qeeFGP_D06uPX9pE3VcBqAt68Lp3bOALAC_7PoSPn9ZAuZmH9exmVFYa0f8W3iAz_Z62lxxZk4UdIf9abIlwEctJsKxlDN9NX0MBkV0TfKcimTtiUad2hxRuOqizDMCOAth6MOniWveEIL1u1i4k58724T71fd7p9LmjON8hIWFsYEMhRjZEXSUk0fhq/w480-h640/IMG_1253.jpeg" width="480" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="text-align: left;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span style="text-align: left;">Expect to see elaborate costumes and floats, people hanging from the air, story telling that weaves the movies together, and lots of music and dance. You'll be amazed at the athletic ability of the cast. </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjuIIQGEqjuwZDGRXylECEf2VImOIYBXCoOG3NP1biR-gQqyNaWYNMOAAiAJFK5KVZ-vN7EG7hnhbSeuvi6jRThi2pNLQZQCuPANh2E712kcWJI-P2sv-mmTK5thh4EQ-X5phnhTgGSA6PGEo5NlpneypYI-eLIX2b1UXhAMp9qH-LuMcjc3gt8Nn5Y1i53/s4032/IMG_1260.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjuIIQGEqjuwZDGRXylECEf2VImOIYBXCoOG3NP1biR-gQqyNaWYNMOAAiAJFK5KVZ-vN7EG7hnhbSeuvi6jRThi2pNLQZQCuPANh2E712kcWJI-P2sv-mmTK5thh4EQ-X5phnhTgGSA6PGEo5NlpneypYI-eLIX2b1UXhAMp9qH-LuMcjc3gt8Nn5Y1i53/w480-h640/IMG_1260.jpeg" width="480" /></a></div><p>The show is about 90 minutes long with a 15 minute intermission in the middle. Be sure to pack a jacket, as the ice has to stay cold. <br /><br />Be aware, there are lots of toys for sale. Kids love the light up toys that you'll see all over the arena. Let them know if you'll be able to purchase ahead of time and what your limit for spending is. </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br />toddlinaroundtidewaterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16432753197510641584noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3565108077951582819.post-32182461483666200512023-10-13T05:15:00.000-07:002023-10-15T07:02:25.020-07:00Ski Resorts Round Up <p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiH6kQRc_kO8WRcoYDOy3ov_Ih5cRqApu-qDYQ-yCkFmxMmDVuMiPA8tUQI86Jtng6gKdwVFwoJBCiGIgNEEOS4m_RcJzqCXoWKaFlDnxGX1ltLO_FJJESzGeL1s6YEKV1kKwMcCn8PUka2MqdX9k9MrK5aMLE-G30sB1va63sOh54FQZnOdsbAVJomupTr" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"></a><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiH6kQRc_kO8WRcoYDOy3ov_Ih5cRqApu-qDYQ-yCkFmxMmDVuMiPA8tUQI86Jtng6gKdwVFwoJBCiGIgNEEOS4m_RcJzqCXoWKaFlDnxGX1ltLO_FJJESzGeL1s6YEKV1kKwMcCn8PUka2MqdX9k9MrK5aMLE-G30sB1va63sOh54FQZnOdsbAVJomupTr" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiutvmUk2CQ0H_bW0fbmk-XyV51G0xMFvXKhOoOjOafdeVcnu5om_c02CjmkPKqTwBLJlojTCyvy0gD14xcorcmLKmwVO0lhDn1TilIlLn1vgLxbyly1ADFKeUQ86we_wPJygtkzdlYyU7MhNM-MDUO5tI9IvdTiCfJcGkYVnhBpNHzOSGxfAJ3mOg_mNDy/s2000/White%20and%20Blue%20Minimalist%20Ski%20Snowboarding%20Flyer%20(1).png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2000" data-original-width="1545" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiutvmUk2CQ0H_bW0fbmk-XyV51G0xMFvXKhOoOjOafdeVcnu5om_c02CjmkPKqTwBLJlojTCyvy0gD14xcorcmLKmwVO0lhDn1TilIlLn1vgLxbyly1ADFKeUQ86we_wPJygtkzdlYyU7MhNM-MDUO5tI9IvdTiCfJcGkYVnhBpNHzOSGxfAJ3mOg_mNDy/w494-h640/White%20and%20Blue%20Minimalist%20Ski%20Snowboarding%20Flyer%20(1).png" width="494" /></a></div></div></div></div><p></p><p>We love Hampton Roads, but one thing that it doesn't offer is ski slopes. We have to travel to get our runs in, so here's a rundown of the pros and cons of each ski resort nearby. <br /><br /><b><a href="https://toddlinaroundtidewater.blogspot.com/2022/02/massanutten-resort-skiing-with-5-year.html" target="_blank">Massanutten:</a> </b></p><p>Pros: Massanutten is only a 3.5 hour drive from Hampton Roads. Massanutten offers There are four green slopes and a learning area with a magic carpet. They have a<a href="https://toddlinaroundtidewater.blogspot.com/2022/02/massanutten-indoor-water-park.html" target="_blank"> huge indoor waterpark </a>which is great for kids. They also have tubing for people 36 inches and up. They have escape rooms, an arcade, ice skating, virtual reality and more. Massanutten regularly has live music and events happening during the year. </p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjaXbkLfujMDPR7in6d8Fh1EdtJfvn-zGZ3dXseAwgOB5pAjijlFQ5eDg01s7nftOh0i-m8zps-3RtxOAzuA1W2bo8fMgysgzV5RxO2YjuvArc4uQ5IisgQm_1j4QiLWR9nfs4Wi_b_DOhPMl5sm5Rw2hkbbiqYVzKbyMqGoBIs7amlfzfJi32SSw7RZlti" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="639" data-original-width="426" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjaXbkLfujMDPR7in6d8Fh1EdtJfvn-zGZ3dXseAwgOB5pAjijlFQ5eDg01s7nftOh0i-m8zps-3RtxOAzuA1W2bo8fMgysgzV5RxO2YjuvArc4uQ5IisgQm_1j4QiLWR9nfs4Wi_b_DOhPMl5sm5Rw2hkbbiqYVzKbyMqGoBIs7amlfzfJi32SSw7RZlti=w427-h640" width="427" /></a></div><p></p><p>Cons: Massanutten is a smaller resort with only 3 blacks and no double blacks. Their group lessons only begin at age 7 and only last for 1.5 hours. They do offer private one hour lessons for all ages. </p><p><a href="https://toddlinaroundtidewater.blogspot.com/2021/03/wintergreen-resort.html" target="_blank"><b>Wintergreen: </b></a></p><p>Pros: Comparable to Massanutten is Wintergreen. About the same distance away, Wintergreen also offers snowtubing for 42 inches and up, recommended age 6 and up. Wintergreen offers private, group, and full day lessons for children. </p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjuMFpu2eQOABjuIu-oA8_fY2_akRsq2752R5rbckH-EHWNqrtwiRmHsLchiUxbEORR5HBIqBE-rKJ7duKPciwgc59QontaBV-KTwREKJRkWAXFzoLuGbnQWFIzOmtuSoIEW5_X-n2yAdTp34_IWPwKHPMolHtMTfT23Dzr8cTlMUxuLLgIA8p9Jb3QqDu_" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="639" data-original-width="426" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjuMFpu2eQOABjuIu-oA8_fY2_akRsq2752R5rbckH-EHWNqrtwiRmHsLchiUxbEORR5HBIqBE-rKJ7duKPciwgc59QontaBV-KTwREKJRkWAXFzoLuGbnQWFIzOmtuSoIEW5_X-n2yAdTp34_IWPwKHPMolHtMTfT23Dzr8cTlMUxuLLgIA8p9Jb3QqDu_=w427-h640" width="427" /></a></div><br /><p></p><p>Cons: Wintergreen doesn't offer as many apre ski options as other resorts. Outside of skiing and tubing, there isn't much to do for kids. Lessons and children's programs fill up extremely quickly. </p><p><b>Seven Springs: </b></p><p>Pros: Perhaps the most family friendly of the options, Seven Springs offers tons of options for kids. Splash in the pool, play in the arcade, go bowling, swimming, or skating. Seven Springs has the movie scene type of lodge. Seven Springs is a large resort with 49 trails and 14 lifts. They offer private and small group lessons for ages 4 and older. Seven Springs also offers night skiing. We went to Seven Springs when I was a kid, and we always loved it.<br /><br />Cons: Seven Springs has wide open spaces, but some of their runs are shorter. Seven Springs is the farthest away at about 6.5 hours. <br /><b><br /><a href="https://toddlinaroundtidewater.blogspot.com/2022/03/snowshoe-mountain-resort.html" target="_blank">Snowshoe:</a></b></p><p>Pros: <a href="https://toddlinaroundtidewater.blogspot.com/2022/03/snowshoe-mountain-resort.html" target="_blank">Snowshoe </a>is an upper class resort that has some of the best and the longest runs on the East Coast. Snowshoe offers full day, partial day, small group, and private lessons. They also offer a preschool ski program. Snowshoe does have a small pool which is free to swim in if you book through Snowshoe. Snowshoe's sister mountain, Silver Creek, is right next door and offers both day and night skiing with the same lift pass. </p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEi5DetcyUJ6A9TpNw8O-EBnld3zqXDn5X4karyW_gf0cO6L7IucMWV3GxQUJLArblXbCyPnyvYjYfl4fil1jSdYnzxRgPtIcThrTleZn04nVuBcJ-o6pFm7BG1Xw_Jmndte2S2pXxdTga59u8EVUEDiu_DEDOTPEWdiF1msPAff6_u4LrtuSh7kXeaWpzc1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="480" data-original-width="640" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEi5DetcyUJ6A9TpNw8O-EBnld3zqXDn5X4karyW_gf0cO6L7IucMWV3GxQUJLArblXbCyPnyvYjYfl4fil1jSdYnzxRgPtIcThrTleZn04nVuBcJ-o6pFm7BG1Xw_Jmndte2S2pXxdTga59u8EVUEDiu_DEDOTPEWdiF1msPAff6_u4LrtuSh7kXeaWpzc1=w640-h480" width="640" /></a></div><p></p><p>Cons: Snowshoe is the most expensive of all of these options. There is not much to do for young children outside of skiing, and most everything costs to do. Parking is paid and limited. </p><p><br /></p><p>Wherever you plan to go to get on the mountain, have a great time. Remember that everything takes five times longer with kids, and you likely wont get many runs in. But, if you set your expectations before you go, you'll have a blast! </p>toddlinaroundtidewaterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16432753197510641584noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3565108077951582819.post-53716491161723561322023-09-23T07:43:00.001-07:002023-09-24T05:42:47.962-07:00Monster Jam<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhkX0vfHfyJvHFS9J0yJShPeoOqMIJGNtZaimFClfaFpd1pnH3ZuWUbJaNiMWPVait3tVwCt7ddfhWurQu3TolU5ZLNFrWGBaU6BjchyqLGPlH7YonDdlJTVt-PPKdpsxOF7PyX9RwQCWhGce24zMG2kUb0j-DMVbnW8XGzGIVO8o0ftvRdpnOJwwDAOL0S" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="3088" data-original-width="2316" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhkX0vfHfyJvHFS9J0yJShPeoOqMIJGNtZaimFClfaFpd1pnH3ZuWUbJaNiMWPVait3tVwCt7ddfhWurQu3TolU5ZLNFrWGBaU6BjchyqLGPlH7YonDdlJTVt-PPKdpsxOF7PyX9RwQCWhGce24zMG2kUb0j-DMVbnW8XGzGIVO8o0ftvRdpnOJwwDAOL0S=w480-h640" width="480" /></a></div><p></p><p>Monster Jam has returned to the Hampton Coliseum, for unscripted motosports with 12,000 pound trucks. This competition has races in speed and skill which let the audience vote for their favorites. <br /><br />Thanks to our current tropical storm, Saturday's 1 pm show will now be Monday at 6:30. Saturday's 7 pm show will be Sunday at 6:30. The Pit Party will now be Monday at 4 pm. The Pit Party includes a sand box, temporary tattoos, photo ops, remote control cars, and inflatables. <br /><br />We were lucky enough to sit with the family of the driver of Stone Crusher, who walked us through a lot of the ins and outs of the competition. What I didn't know is that these shows have a mix of local drivers who compete with ones on the circuit. Local favorites Stone Crusher from Virginia Beach and Grave Digger from OBX were both at our show, with Grave Digger taking the overall win for the night. </p>toddlinaroundtidewaterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16432753197510641584noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3565108077951582819.post-60632347555011038302023-09-17T14:29:00.001-07:002023-09-17T14:42:36.647-07:00Dynamic Duo's Activity Center <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgLpr9DV7eUamCThAB6TGNFJqC4Q-uveQmh2cNXDY8ovP4k2H8gb3b4MHXIzilOkthW61xMbd9vyipCVWU4cnxIICIF4EOUKWSCbjZHWoSmGyG_fiHNpAmlwl9WaNIc8EheX53WD5O56r4dYLgevAhwoLv4hdJlfSgtJ0A5P3siuXBzQs2DRPpdFfBe8Smj" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img alt="" data-original-height="1440" data-original-width="852" height="794" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgLpr9DV7eUamCThAB6TGNFJqC4Q-uveQmh2cNXDY8ovP4k2H8gb3b4MHXIzilOkthW61xMbd9vyipCVWU4cnxIICIF4EOUKWSCbjZHWoSmGyG_fiHNpAmlwl9WaNIc8EheX53WD5O56r4dYLgevAhwoLv4hdJlfSgtJ0A5P3siuXBzQs2DRPpdFfBe8Smj=w470-h794" width="470" /></a></div><p></p><p>Located on the second floor inside Greenbrier Mall, Dynamic Duo's Activity Center has several offerings for parents. A daily play pass costs $15.00, or parents can select the three hour stay and play option for $25. They also offer a homeschool package, mall employee packages, and group rates of ten or more. If parents need after school care or birthday parties, this is also available. </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEj9q9tkJY9SA5o6e1pMnwTXdBWR06J9flS3-qGA4d5MzCzCz37zh17hDkSipOtObqZpjT7HhMZZ8zFBHJ5OlIAkZKaUQIiMQQHkP8IL4yaQ5aL-zwJ2CcNaOyLq4K0pSVVTYMZxL9fkmoTmFRVOoym3WeGE-Xk1kKlZCEtk-Xj22XF4z512_7UipQmmDTQQ" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img alt="" data-original-height="1444" data-original-width="854" height="795" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEj9q9tkJY9SA5o6e1pMnwTXdBWR06J9flS3-qGA4d5MzCzCz37zh17hDkSipOtObqZpjT7HhMZZ8zFBHJ5OlIAkZKaUQIiMQQHkP8IL4yaQ5aL-zwJ2CcNaOyLq4K0pSVVTYMZxL9fkmoTmFRVOoym3WeGE-Xk1kKlZCEtk-Xj22XF4z512_7UipQmmDTQQ=w471-h795" width="471" /></a></div><p></p><p>Owner Kenya is a former teacher of 20 years in early childhood development and a mom. She leads the toddler early learning and preschool classes which focus on primary skills, hands on learning time, and play to encourage social emotional learning. All classes include a snack and a drink. </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgaWlL170Q9048Eeh0Z3kjDpm-O00BNkf5Qxcwv4oW6gCMEx07ONdoRYs9qFTJHZq6AaVZ__Igm-0rE80wJSP7yD_u-cIx7fZ_3--ISFLrHwwMT0NNtL2V4NjWnV87xOfQEH4eHPLpuotM80v9tJ9VivxJHnTq_Q9fj8KIrZQhgYldabtjEcF9r4Fn1YeXd" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img alt="" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgaWlL170Q9048Eeh0Z3kjDpm-O00BNkf5Qxcwv4oW6gCMEx07ONdoRYs9qFTJHZq6AaVZ__Igm-0rE80wJSP7yD_u-cIx7fZ_3--ISFLrHwwMT0NNtL2V4NjWnV87xOfQEH4eHPLpuotM80v9tJ9VivxJHnTq_Q9fj8KIrZQhgYldabtjEcF9r4Fn1YeXd=w480-h640" width="480" /></a></div><p></p><p>Located inside is a trampoline, basketball game, air hockey, play kitchen, climbing options, ride on cars, fine motor items, building materials and more. Head over to the mall and check it out! </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgaWlL170Q9048Eeh0Z3kjDpm-O00BNkf5Qxcwv4oW6gCMEx07ONdoRYs9qFTJHZq6AaVZ__Igm-0rE80wJSP7yD_u-cIx7fZ_3--ISFLrHwwMT0NNtL2V4NjWnV87xOfQEH4eHPLpuotM80v9tJ9VivxJHnTq_Q9fj8KIrZQhgYldabtjEcF9r4Fn1YeXd" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"></a><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgaWlL170Q9048Eeh0Z3kjDpm-O00BNkf5Qxcwv4oW6gCMEx07ONdoRYs9qFTJHZq6AaVZ__Igm-0rE80wJSP7yD_u-cIx7fZ_3--ISFLrHwwMT0NNtL2V4NjWnV87xOfQEH4eHPLpuotM80v9tJ9VivxJHnTq_Q9fj8KIrZQhgYldabtjEcF9r4Fn1YeXd" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgfDszqJ_kq50Pz6goEpFc1whdhomZaSGA4nK3xc9S-l4DwGc32vpmHvzb1RuO09chX6Kc45TY8GtcueseDWhDEuK8fpTwf1E4EOTAyf94K24hmDrfQ-i2ZyUij-l0zB6bYn3tb0D35LGHBaUoJpwWnZbgCbUSVJqOyjGQleVCZ_FvwxX7YohrbcDOILHu0" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="1450" data-original-width="856" height="825" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgfDszqJ_kq50Pz6goEpFc1whdhomZaSGA4nK3xc9S-l4DwGc32vpmHvzb1RuO09chX6Kc45TY8GtcueseDWhDEuK8fpTwf1E4EOTAyf94K24hmDrfQ-i2ZyUij-l0zB6bYn3tb0D35LGHBaUoJpwWnZbgCbUSVJqOyjGQleVCZ_FvwxX7YohrbcDOILHu0=w467-h825" width="467" /></a></div></div></div><p></p>toddlinaroundtidewaterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16432753197510641584noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3565108077951582819.post-9108802471795482822023-08-28T17:51:00.002-07:002023-08-28T17:51:32.740-07:00Peninsula SPCA Barnyard <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiMdHbonjjA50LporcHUgUw7oPri-Rfqn7aPnFYcYlVfwu-N0v6HDsBWcYPJrM_xoToiuIzgENh4BdGdNn3_BaZyuSHuGMg0C8P7uv5VDiKl1Ls5MihPC3c31t-4BTdEGw6o4_HcDNOn5eY2YiAxUn2pGgyWOC7DYqCXdv44xl2vnmyDUl4v9u-mlr0C0Lz/s1442/Screen%20Shot%202023-08-09%20at%209.52.06%20PM.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1442" data-original-width="848" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiMdHbonjjA50LporcHUgUw7oPri-Rfqn7aPnFYcYlVfwu-N0v6HDsBWcYPJrM_xoToiuIzgENh4BdGdNn3_BaZyuSHuGMg0C8P7uv5VDiKl1Ls5MihPC3c31t-4BTdEGw6o4_HcDNOn5eY2YiAxUn2pGgyWOC7DYqCXdv44xl2vnmyDUl4v9u-mlr0C0Lz/w376-h640/Screen%20Shot%202023-08-09%20at%209.52.06%20PM.png" width="376" /></a></div><p></p><p>Located in Newport News, the Peninsula SPCA Barnyard is a great take to place kids to feed goats, chickens, llamas, and donkeys. Admission to the barnyard is only $3.00 for ages 4 and up. The food cups are $1.00. </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg8SUUr94NcT8NrdvswX2xb-0lV-8WaQZWkYW1Knr3BBZk0PzQg1HXxhHfgzXChpcYE6Hq_5GuW7JuSSc4j38luIrOV8H2fZON69Kt0mljaPBPXCiEme3n_Rk-YzYahg3v0dKLrigPdU9FTE7fnxMTCFJ_Ohc1-qdCIk7PM2cUCEGjiGYoIEyTHZEfP89pL/s1422/Screen%20Shot%202023-08-09%20at%209.51.28%20PM.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1422" data-original-width="852" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg8SUUr94NcT8NrdvswX2xb-0lV-8WaQZWkYW1Knr3BBZk0PzQg1HXxhHfgzXChpcYE6Hq_5GuW7JuSSc4j38luIrOV8H2fZON69Kt0mljaPBPXCiEme3n_Rk-YzYahg3v0dKLrigPdU9FTE7fnxMTCFJ_Ohc1-qdCIk7PM2cUCEGjiGYoIEyTHZEfP89pL/w384-h640/Screen%20Shot%202023-08-09%20at%209.51.28%20PM.png" width="384" /></a></div><p>The barnyard is open year round, but will close for weather. It's best to call before visiting to ensure they are open. Their hours are Monday through Saturday from 11:00-5:00. </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEimhyPjhPG9ilzhbeTosxw-JHmr9BMIzkpOOCBAr-_OW4ciJom6OjVqd9f3EoI5he__cjrfLqgAnh5QbU50vuJFb_f9demvOXT6H11kYHTXucFrsMWdQfTuUmB_dn-RefEFoEnjFi1UsoNmAauVE2RIVdwHl6TOU6gx-j0TmFnIlevBrf-iJKi6UtlcISQK/s1438/Screen%20Shot%202023-08-09%20at%209.52.54%20PM.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1438" data-original-width="844" height="654" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEimhyPjhPG9ilzhbeTosxw-JHmr9BMIzkpOOCBAr-_OW4ciJom6OjVqd9f3EoI5he__cjrfLqgAnh5QbU50vuJFb_f9demvOXT6H11kYHTXucFrsMWdQfTuUmB_dn-RefEFoEnjFi1UsoNmAauVE2RIVdwHl6TOU6gx-j0TmFnIlevBrf-iJKi6UtlcISQK/w384-h654/Screen%20Shot%202023-08-09%20at%209.52.54%20PM.png" width="384" /></a></div><p>The barnyard also hosts birthday parties. The area is fenced in and there are ten tables, electrical outlets, fans, and a freezer. It's a great way to support the Peninsula SPCA. </p><p><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">\</div><br /><br /><p></p>toddlinaroundtidewaterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16432753197510641584noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3565108077951582819.post-29018194172197124772023-08-28T08:19:00.000-07:002023-08-30T16:51:34.856-07:00Using Reciprocity from Local Museums <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEinHB8J_M2QFbbq4sJIm_DR_b-TJOZhEKmKK2833ZX6eJeNuQ9NqAnAUgGL_Qb8YrUV4bghv44GQVtuEMZWW1GDyMQ6wKBEev68UX7Kkqpzg_MrlMrMiQ_USe-enzxRXzu2-ad6s4HIELsnUBqd_jk7BKhWlSf-MHN_i7zoAVmcIaGG8ORRWIlZDst7p0Yc" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="788" data-original-width="940" height="537" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEinHB8J_M2QFbbq4sJIm_DR_b-TJOZhEKmKK2833ZX6eJeNuQ9NqAnAUgGL_Qb8YrUV4bghv44GQVtuEMZWW1GDyMQ6wKBEev68UX7Kkqpzg_MrlMrMiQ_USe-enzxRXzu2-ad6s4HIELsnUBqd_jk7BKhWlSf-MHN_i7zoAVmcIaGG8ORRWIlZDst7p0Yc=w640-h537" width="640" /></a></div><br />One of the things that I love most about having memberships to local museums is the reciprocity benefits that they offer. In my opinion, if you travel at all, it is worth it to get the next level up for these perks. A note I should include is that many of these programs do have restrictions, such as being able to use them only outside of a 90 mile radius, so it is smart to call ahead. <p></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjYmk2KI85ibbcZqdTPCvV1LMeBPvfj1Ptmh-0oeFpO5Ax6z4HcbNJL94WIqSq6ECqx4SMC6aksxdBEbYdx9pZRldLKwbF-E_v22bADjMiDyHj0i4qNGoS5_I-RJ6Y0xYpArbPFiOjHrcKW6ZS_k_mD8Qad-kMKTe98Wq6Q5ccrotRrFSIEtDQY-ankPDJg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="640" data-original-width="480" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjYmk2KI85ibbcZqdTPCvV1LMeBPvfj1Ptmh-0oeFpO5Ax6z4HcbNJL94WIqSq6ECqx4SMC6aksxdBEbYdx9pZRldLKwbF-E_v22bADjMiDyHj0i4qNGoS5_I-RJ6Y0xYpArbPFiOjHrcKW6ZS_k_mD8Qad-kMKTe98Wq6Q5ccrotRrFSIEtDQY-ankPDJg=w480-h640" width="480" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><b><a href="https://toddlinaroundtidewater.blogspot.com/2018/04/nauticus.html" style="text-align: left;" target="_blank">Nauticus</a><span style="text-align: left;">/ </span><a href="https://toddlinaroundtidewater.blogspot.com/2017/08/childrens-museum-of-virginia.html" style="text-align: left;" target="_blank">The Children's Museum of Virginia</a><span style="text-align: left;">/ <a href="https://toddlinaroundtidewater.blogspot.com/2022/01/virginia-living-museum.html#:~:text=The%20museum%20is%20made%20up,Cove%20and%20the%20Cypress%20Swamp." target="_blank">The Virginia Living Museum</a>/<a href="https://toddlinaroundtidewater.blogspot.com/2017/12/air-and-space-museum-and-hampton.html" target="_blank"> The Air and Space Science Center</a>: </span></b></div></div><p>Become a member of any of these and join the ASTC program with over 360 participating science museums. For this one, you must be 90 miles outside of Nauticus AND 90 miles away from your home, as the crow flies. You will need your ID and your membership card. A note: All Nauticus memberships include this, but at other museums, like the Children's Museum, you'll need the higher level membership. </p><p>Some favorites that you can use this include the <a href="https://toddlinaroundtidewater.blogspot.com/2018/07/science-museum-of-virginia.html" target="_blank">Science Museum of Virginia in Richmond</a>, the <a href="https://toddlinaroundtidewater.blogspot.com/2018/10/far-away-friday-raleigh-part-3.html" target="_blank">North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences</a> and <a href="https://toddlinaroundtidewater.blogspot.com/2018/10/far-away-friday-raleigh-nc.html" target="_blank">Marbles Children's Museum </a>in Raleigh, and the <a href="https://toddlinaroundtidewater.blogspot.com/2020/12/north-carolina-museum-of-life-and.html" target="_blank">Museum of Life and Science in Durham</a>. It's a little further away, but we have also used it at the <a href="https://toddlinaroundtidewater.blogspot.com/2019/10/pittsburgh-childrens-museum.html" target="_blank">Children's Museum of Pittsburgh</a>. Although we haven't been yet, the Children's Science Center in Fairfax, the Science Museum of Western Virginia in Roanoke, the Virginia Discovery Museum, the Virginia Museum of Natural History, and Port Discovery in Elizabeth City are all included in this also. </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEg8HzX4h8UDqLkHT0cK2z3Jaglcq_j5vJwipAlp2w6AXA0RmjzyNPsuKzlgt4DaViEmE9HqueNnwzjRe0tX079tasUW2NiqhsmXPLtvYa2IGHoSIE16TSrV4tX2Xd-55P1ewMtizVK9s6Kk8qm7hPrt1s5dE2O8tTHbBF8afHIJFk3ngvx1gF9EVh838pzu" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img alt="" data-original-height="640" data-original-width="480" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEg8HzX4h8UDqLkHT0cK2z3Jaglcq_j5vJwipAlp2w6AXA0RmjzyNPsuKzlgt4DaViEmE9HqueNnwzjRe0tX079tasUW2NiqhsmXPLtvYa2IGHoSIE16TSrV4tX2Xd-55P1ewMtizVK9s6Kk8qm7hPrt1s5dE2O8tTHbBF8afHIJFk3ngvx1gF9EVh838pzu=w480-h640" width="480" /></a></div><p></p><p><a href="https://toddlinaroundtidewater.blogspot.com/2017/08/childrens-museum-of-virginia.html" target="_blank">The Children's Museum of Virginia:</a> </p><p>If you're a member of the Children's Museum and you are level Stargazer or above, in addition to the ASTC program listed above, you'll have access to <a href="https://findachildrensmuseum.org/" target="_blank">NARM, the North American Reciprocal Museum Association</a>. Use this in Richmond at The American Civil War Museum, Virginia Museum of Fine Arts, <a href="https://toddlinaroundtidewater.blogspot.com/2022/05/virginia-museum-of-history-culture.html" target="_blank">Virginia Museum of History and Culture</a>, <a href="https://toddlinaroundtidewater.blogspot.com/2018/07/maymont-farm-and-busky-cidery.html" target="_blank">Maymont</a>, and the Wilton House Museum or at several other museums across Virginia and more. These feature a lot of history and art museums. You'll also join the American Children's Museum Reciprocal Network. We have used this to get into <a href="https://toddlinaroundtidewater.blogspot.com/2021/05/port-discovery-baltimore-childrens.html" target="_blank">Port Discovery in Baltimore</a> and the <a href="https://toddlinaroundtidewater.blogspot.com/2021/03/chesterfield-childrens-museum-of.html" target="_blank">Richmond Children's Museums</a> for half price. </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiZcbhI8V23eWYNVkFaAjNPoZhnKyqozLqUAGHLS-82s_5TCjqa_Lb0WxdVgovtx5glX1UpEVy-fWVyZ28FbyHEXRCFOSe216OkWkOG66xT4XohrJOqhNVRDyViSs8rON9A20Dodwa9YQvrQTMvGQYeFPlaQNa5Lg5H9Hygx6APXlzSO9htmqwRmSlnpJ50" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img alt="" data-original-height="640" data-original-width="480" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiZcbhI8V23eWYNVkFaAjNPoZhnKyqozLqUAGHLS-82s_5TCjqa_Lb0WxdVgovtx5glX1UpEVy-fWVyZ28FbyHEXRCFOSe216OkWkOG66xT4XohrJOqhNVRDyViSs8rON9A20Dodwa9YQvrQTMvGQYeFPlaQNa5Lg5H9Hygx6APXlzSO9htmqwRmSlnpJ50=w480-h640" width="480" /></a></div><p></p><p><a href="https://toddlinaroundtidewater.blogspot.com/2017/08/va-zoo.html" target="_blank">The Virginia Zoo</a>/ <a href="https://toddlinaroundtidewater.blogspot.com/2017/10/va-aquarium.html" target="_blank">Virginia Aquarium</a>/ <a href="https://toddlinaroundtidewater.blogspot.com/2022/01/virginia-living-museum.html" target="_blank">The Living Museum</a>: </p><p>Both our zoo and aquarium are members of the <a href="https://assets.speakcdn.com/assets/2332/reciprocity_chart.pdf" target="_blank">Association of Zoos and Aquariums</a>. If you are a member of one, you can get in the other for half off. Also use this at the Baltimore zoo and several zoos and aquariums in North Carolina including the <a href="https://toddlinaroundtidewater.blogspot.com/2017/10/obx-aquarium-roanoke-island.html" target="_blank">OBX Aquarium</a>.</p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhSsHWywm3CmDRkx-auYI1Du1n268V48pQmTia3GIgxBY0qDAmFm6j5ppTqrgXDUuVTjlvqeJN0Cu1Gh3UzA-YbhxkHS87Ldhc8eXYf_nRy2teQYW8iXPornpGjx0cFQLqxUm9GiaTSJps4VKNM9tpqxEC9fkKx4udpCxO9BweabQbA-HtdELmXXk9h032R" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="400" data-original-width="300" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhSsHWywm3CmDRkx-auYI1Du1n268V48pQmTia3GIgxBY0qDAmFm6j5ppTqrgXDUuVTjlvqeJN0Cu1Gh3UzA-YbhxkHS87Ldhc8eXYf_nRy2teQYW8iXPornpGjx0cFQLqxUm9GiaTSJps4VKNM9tpqxEC9fkKx4udpCxO9BweabQbA-HtdELmXXk9h032R=w480-h640" width="480" /></a></div><p></p><p><a href="https://toddlinaroundtidewater.blogspot.com/2017/08/norfolk-botanical-gardens.html" target="_blank">Norfolk Botanical Gardens</a>: </p><p>Our gardens are part of the American Horticultural Society, with over 300 other gardens. Use this at <a href="https://toddlinaroundtidewater.blogspot.com/2018/07/maymont-farm-and-busky-cidery.html" target="_blank">Maymont</a> and Lewis Ginter in Richmond as well as several other gardens across the US for free admission. <br /><br />We love these programs because they allow us to visit places while out of town. Check your memberships before you travel. You may find something new! </p>toddlinaroundtidewaterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16432753197510641584noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3565108077951582819.post-87329577671051195972023-08-10T16:51:00.002-07:002023-08-10T16:53:20.442-07:00Casemate Museum <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgACz-rb_A95fcg8YLAH_5gxF8_PVwVHwfMTNQXsJMW8jMSu_E3FNhgAJq_nkNfsGCq-b9E1j78zuJDWp6N3XWZOzLw45GCiNGtWZHgDQLcH_zpVlG0fPraVCjlE5z-4QFA1M7GeGigPIO77psGDfVj9TWTdyf2i5hIC7nRwg1p7RwweZfw2B3XS_717v2l" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img alt="" data-original-height="1438" data-original-width="856" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgACz-rb_A95fcg8YLAH_5gxF8_PVwVHwfMTNQXsJMW8jMSu_E3FNhgAJq_nkNfsGCq-b9E1j78zuJDWp6N3XWZOzLw45GCiNGtWZHgDQLcH_zpVlG0fPraVCjlE5z-4QFA1M7GeGigPIO77psGDfVj9TWTdyf2i5hIC7nRwg1p7RwweZfw2B3XS_717v2l=w381-h640" width="381" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span style="text-align: left;">Located on Fort Monroe, the Casemate Museum details the military history of the fort. Fort Monroe, also called Freedom Fort for its role in the Civil War, is the oldest defensive fort in the United States. Its construction began in 1609, and the museum shares more than 400 years of history. The brick casemates held both weapons and prisoners, the most famous being Chief Black Hawk and Jefferson Davis. </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhPB-3o75T4N80MPhBuJXffzCEnbnliqSXB5nfyE5s2JD5-KRqEDF5qG7JluKhuvU7xaoeba1MNQaqPMmdlZCDlRgBxBAtX8IZAx8lGPaa2AtBCTbEwDHmy2keT50AiCWLxwbpB0FY1YIKyeNRR9NgMSNR9IMIGZo_8Kieo09U_0d-4_2QoBK1-l636iTs0" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img alt="" data-original-height="1370" data-original-width="848" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhPB-3o75T4N80MPhBuJXffzCEnbnliqSXB5nfyE5s2JD5-KRqEDF5qG7JluKhuvU7xaoeba1MNQaqPMmdlZCDlRgBxBAtX8IZAx8lGPaa2AtBCTbEwDHmy2keT50AiCWLxwbpB0FY1YIKyeNRR9NgMSNR9IMIGZo_8Kieo09U_0d-4_2QoBK1-l636iTs0=w397-h640" width="397" /></a></div><p>The museum is free to visit and is open Wednesday through Saturday 10-4. Tickets are required and can be picked up at the nearby Visitor Center. There is free parking in front of the center. From there you'll walk across a foot bridge, over the moat, and into the museum. We spent about 35 minutes in the museum. Afterward, walk around the fort itself and up to the pet cemetery. <br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><p></p>toddlinaroundtidewaterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16432753197510641584noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3565108077951582819.post-56343035000643134862023-08-06T11:30:00.001-07:002023-08-06T11:38:00.315-07:00Isle of Wight County Museum <p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgmt4wcb6eZpv3V-AZvNzpAtse-B9pkxQfjtVv9x-BbUKHBdY0k7cdCMmPXFLHV_7wTvzZImtNL7DmP1WIOZe6dPqhYzOyqRetX9PtqzxsMt3Xvr_NkAlGX2pwr-ElSIVvWXQnvPBM4kGkVfpm2vvz3zCqKsOmsV7VGtQc1ZfSOVabDDJXJYfURF4qfvlwS/s1458/Screen%20Shot%202023-08-06%20at%202.24.22%20PM.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1458" data-original-width="856" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgmt4wcb6eZpv3V-AZvNzpAtse-B9pkxQfjtVv9x-BbUKHBdY0k7cdCMmPXFLHV_7wTvzZImtNL7DmP1WIOZe6dPqhYzOyqRetX9PtqzxsMt3Xvr_NkAlGX2pwr-ElSIVvWXQnvPBM4kGkVfpm2vvz3zCqKsOmsV7VGtQc1ZfSOVabDDJXJYfURF4qfvlwS/w376-h640/Screen%20Shot%202023-08-06%20at%202.24.22%20PM.png" width="376" /></a></div></div>Smack in the middle of Main Street, the Isle of Wight County Museum takes visitors back to the 19th century. Step into an old drug store and play checkers or complete the scavenger hunt. Then more back further in time to the history of the Native Americans in the area. Dig through sand pits and look for shells and shark teeth. See the world's oldest peanut and the world's oldest ham. <p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiIEXXaiTjH8ylXoJ_i_ChioOCWhav4NXZZqRABJM4DydzDSSTHFOXM5_3_6o3pOwDbElNPaSuxm1Fm-4RX8Zo6yBFG37xDo3KSxoROFQ2H49kbAYzrla_2c090PykQDiDX05QBKyIBOmf4fPZe1Kdtpx5KBh61KyLHnuodcksgQV9UQNVaUqfui-WfGRv8/s1458/Screen%20Shot%202023-08-06%20at%202.25.47%20PM.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1458" data-original-width="854" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiIEXXaiTjH8ylXoJ_i_ChioOCWhav4NXZZqRABJM4DydzDSSTHFOXM5_3_6o3pOwDbElNPaSuxm1Fm-4RX8Zo6yBFG37xDo3KSxoROFQ2H49kbAYzrla_2c090PykQDiDX05QBKyIBOmf4fPZe1Kdtpx5KBh61KyLHnuodcksgQV9UQNVaUqfui-WfGRv8/w374-h640/Screen%20Shot%202023-08-06%20at%202.25.47%20PM.png" width="374" /></a></div><p>Admission is free for children 17 and under, and $2.00 for adults. The museum is open Monday through Saturday from 10:00-4:00 and Sundays from noon until 4:00. The museum is about a three minute drive from <a href="https://toddlinaroundtidewater.blogspot.com/2023/08/windsor-castle-park.html" target="_blank">Windsor Castle Park</a>. </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhyNNaY2j0ruO-Qn1Kt5VTHtbAeGewfMkyx3SgxFx9gXiFy-1zI1YaxKB5YyHJjPjrr-VZFnowIUzg9EAIGopSXPxP6cqMuzgbiiodZqP2SrYb_wWxVowpAEyoKdIq3Ibyd6p9mVBD6AiL_lKG5tDb0RA3JoclGRcB8eElHp-7byaRJjpNuz3Vq1cHCNZX9/s1384/Screen%20Shot%202023-08-06%20at%202.23.20%20PM.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1384" data-original-width="856" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhyNNaY2j0ruO-Qn1Kt5VTHtbAeGewfMkyx3SgxFx9gXiFy-1zI1YaxKB5YyHJjPjrr-VZFnowIUzg9EAIGopSXPxP6cqMuzgbiiodZqP2SrYb_wWxVowpAEyoKdIq3Ibyd6p9mVBD6AiL_lKG5tDb0RA3JoclGRcB8eElHp-7byaRJjpNuz3Vq1cHCNZX9/w396-h640/Screen%20Shot%202023-08-06%20at%202.23.20%20PM.png" width="396" /></a></div><p></p>toddlinaroundtidewaterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16432753197510641584noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3565108077951582819.post-60160224273625386402023-08-06T10:51:00.002-07:002023-08-06T11:20:54.735-07:00Windsor Castle Park <p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEh0Gp3Au9q4GyKhZsLKbXFPSVYU7C9Ac0q4KBp9Ol0dkEhgKPNB7lWBOx2zblxs2TxY44fTWGEBEtHJvGdP5919F1h2zylr-icHdu1Gd8bO41ML82n2qif5Lx3rzUSyJHBFymP0Y5u9W2Ky4Dt0yp-27mvHb1IDAKvioWVIBAYjTW3QhqEcFNRz9-aa9Ssw" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEh0Gp3Au9q4GyKhZsLKbXFPSVYU7C9Ac0q4KBp9Ol0dkEhgKPNB7lWBOx2zblxs2TxY44fTWGEBEtHJvGdP5919F1h2zylr-icHdu1Gd8bO41ML82n2qif5Lx3rzUSyJHBFymP0Y5u9W2Ky4Dt0yp-27mvHb1IDAKvioWVIBAYjTW3QhqEcFNRz9-aa9Ssw=w480-h640" width="480" /></a></div><p></p><p>Windsor Castle Park sprawls across 208 acres in Smithfield, Virginia. Walk along the four miles of wooded trails and let the kids play in the nature playscape. Let them climb up rocks to slides, walk on logs and beams, and play in sandboxes. On site is a dog park, a kayak and canoe launch, and a fishing pier. Visitors can also visit the manor house, which was part of the original land from 1450. The park is included on the Virginia Birding and Wildlife Trail. Windsor Castle is inspired by Central Park, green space inside of a city. Spend a little time seeing the sites, and all that the park has to offer. </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjeXAb27WXrxklgb2adUMLP9YQITZveSx8VdMlzcOWWevdRiWvL-DJg8AJ33CKF64Yii8ZeaMu_4ldGD31esuXI_D27hd0VBM9WDXtnBbid0flKeh7NMrpTBrvoRDhFXgSILAIrT_DtgISD4GA5PNymHDG5ZhXbm_8m1RBd3-76F7tKYXoWOHcHCgt0Hiej" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img alt="" data-original-height="1188" data-original-width="858" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjeXAb27WXrxklgb2adUMLP9YQITZveSx8VdMlzcOWWevdRiWvL-DJg8AJ33CKF64Yii8ZeaMu_4ldGD31esuXI_D27hd0VBM9WDXtnBbid0flKeh7NMrpTBrvoRDhFXgSILAIrT_DtgISD4GA5PNymHDG5ZhXbm_8m1RBd3-76F7tKYXoWOHcHCgt0Hiej=w461-h640" width="461" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiRibPDP_9eoMC4PI2dT-cT-F_GXaaPWlsq58CBDvbVeZw8cRzJiNiIGwL9uoxpwOa_eS8372XUi6a-QdX36RyxeeQGGHLPpyEAqrqWVxazG_fS0CQBwt7IaF2ifZGMF6iJvVa-ppM8HgopqIO3wHYbfNm70xn_xA4s5oonKwS3LPSOJQPQmpGT5lAi9ALk" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="1286" data-original-width="850" height="697" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiRibPDP_9eoMC4PI2dT-cT-F_GXaaPWlsq58CBDvbVeZw8cRzJiNiIGwL9uoxpwOa_eS8372XUi6a-QdX36RyxeeQGGHLPpyEAqrqWVxazG_fS0CQBwt7IaF2ifZGMF6iJvVa-ppM8HgopqIO3wHYbfNm70xn_xA4s5oonKwS3LPSOJQPQmpGT5lAi9ALk=w462-h697" width="462" /></a></div><p></p>toddlinaroundtidewaterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16432753197510641584noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3565108077951582819.post-80105916918680881842023-08-02T13:41:00.002-07:002023-08-02T13:42:03.363-07:00Sum One Cares <div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhiWBDtYoBjSyXSKEEeiiKvWSk1bYdQc-NbEgy-m50ZFmF-yzY7NC1bX7406mNPOqMDnraXdACkWU5ev2Nh2FSFeGbFe8TQ4RBc9VqDtcXMVAfyylNs4UPFfc8GHiAuWV_Qw1Qi3-AzV8ookHfKhhTL52IOpnYMZznOvZTYzs5_Z2xxblulAwlNmOMV5W7S" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="1324" data-original-width="864" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhiWBDtYoBjSyXSKEEeiiKvWSk1bYdQc-NbEgy-m50ZFmF-yzY7NC1bX7406mNPOqMDnraXdACkWU5ev2Nh2FSFeGbFe8TQ4RBc9VqDtcXMVAfyylNs4UPFfc8GHiAuWV_Qw1Qi3-AzV8ookHfKhhTL52IOpnYMZznOvZTYzs5_Z2xxblulAwlNmOMV5W7S=w419-h640" width="419" /></a></div></div>I'm not exaggerating when I say that I wouldn't be the teacher that I am today without the guidance of <span>Sum One Cares</span> owner Nancy Estepa. We taught third grade across the hall from each other and collaborated constantly. She became a math specialist and continued to fight for students. Nancy has always been a fierce advocate for public schools and the challenges that students face. She spoke at school board meetings, stood up for students in SPED meetings, and put her whole heart on the line. But when she wasn't getting the results that she knew students needed, she took matters into her own hands and opened <span>Sum One Cares.</span> <div><br /><div><span>Sum One Cares has grown into a business with multiple instructors and several different offerings. They </span>offer professional development for schools and school systems, but more importantly, they work directly with students to work smarter rather than harder.<span> Sum One Cares</span> meets students where they are, and every student has a customized support plan. Offerings include summer camp, after school tutoring, and home school groups during the day. <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgBWwjsDmbU8Am6Sd7J-rWR2F5qcvvv0qKnm-wwysGP--AyXsr2oBm6bGv5_KV9ZJ7mq_vzYASgFaGwcT7rDNwgeeg8RKGPBvKvuj4k629aOPIa8iUHsqKvu3f-Ugl378tBGyHacz2BuaWJeu2XFKDrFejcLcUB8EMOz3tjhfK3Viw2vthKTPyVPUeS4C8y" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><span style="color: black;"><img alt="" data-original-height="1242" data-original-width="856" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgBWwjsDmbU8Am6Sd7J-rWR2F5qcvvv0qKnm-wwysGP--AyXsr2oBm6bGv5_KV9ZJ7mq_vzYASgFaGwcT7rDNwgeeg8RKGPBvKvuj4k629aOPIa8iUHsqKvu3f-Ugl378tBGyHacz2BuaWJeu2XFKDrFejcLcUB8EMOz3tjhfK3Viw2vthKTPyVPUeS4C8y=w439-h640" width="439" /></span></a></div><div>Students play games and have fun while developing skills in math, reading, science, technology, and more. During camp, students are even exposed to music, art, passion projects, in-house field trips, and they work with community partnerships. </div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgMcrjjVGxrB0F8y_xRltABuqPbm0J4GQLvD8UprpN_3G0-zcatTSNa-DY_BbX-2UmcqnhgFACPrkuCcZ_iW-EOA6JqO3IkJUpaputcvhuvKTO50-_HYEPPSpGVETlf8DaqJqQZNztn9TmfTCF3C_rox03vv2WZ3VkXRuD44B1xI6qrilEuT76g2wzDKR4N" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="color: black;"><img alt="" data-original-height="1518" data-original-width="860" height="769" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgMcrjjVGxrB0F8y_xRltABuqPbm0J4GQLvD8UprpN_3G0-zcatTSNa-DY_BbX-2UmcqnhgFACPrkuCcZ_iW-EOA6JqO3IkJUpaputcvhuvKTO50-_HYEPPSpGVETlf8DaqJqQZNztn9TmfTCF3C_rox03vv2WZ3VkXRuD44B1xI6qrilEuT76g2wzDKR4N=w436-h769" width="436" /></span></a></div>We chose the one night a week tutoring option this summer to avoid the summer slide. Small groups have up to six kids and last for one hour. Every time I came back for pickup, the kids were all smiles. You could see their confidence built from being successful during the sessions. Tutoring groups continue this summer and throughout the school year, and homeschool groups start up soon. More information can be found <a href="https://www.sumonecares.com/" target="_blank">on their website. </a><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /></div><div><br /><br /></div></div></div></div>toddlinaroundtidewaterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16432753197510641584noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3565108077951582819.post-51803164783587241752023-07-30T17:34:00.001-07:002023-07-30T17:39:03.523-07:00Fluffy Honey Farm <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjNTNJ_ZHK2jOkwHN-PToExKYntbuCO2cn1GP0bSCwdMzmIMWIoyJbfi63mStwJc2SovZR9rfiuHO5m3kXvIlDVNnfmXrGPPVekL1g9D_dbk-62USoyzUFOQdBlr0GAP1usGOmCc-5clJb9FRlgCsLRfYqbrtfXT_v-pz9ki1MYTQCh4KsVrDB63dtJui5J" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img alt="" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjNTNJ_ZHK2jOkwHN-PToExKYntbuCO2cn1GP0bSCwdMzmIMWIoyJbfi63mStwJc2SovZR9rfiuHO5m3kXvIlDVNnfmXrGPPVekL1g9D_dbk-62USoyzUFOQdBlr0GAP1usGOmCc-5clJb9FRlgCsLRfYqbrtfXT_v-pz9ki1MYTQCh4KsVrDB63dtJui5J=w480-h640" width="480" /></a></div><p>Located in Smithfield, Virginia Fluffy Honey Farm (named by their daughter when she was six!) is a working alpaca farm that is now offering educational tours. The farm has 11 alpacas including two babies. Danny and Sam are a mother son pair who are the friendliest on the farm, and they will come right up to you and even wag their tails when you scratch them! </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjqDMLyv0hYgjXyYGfYeSEF3bTlrBhViVlZhZiZJB8UMuq42DdCQBjco51OARtfDfIxM3iHoxPmi9r2Dnl1khedLrfXXdtHCJOAJ7qGvjLmC5iUlVKtmRYvQi-zZbOjKAH5HaSUBy8Ihxc_somSHkhTNs7vuSBi5dipIRRO2_6c3xF0wvPV_a2sisE9ZRnH" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img alt="" data-original-height="1428" data-original-width="854" height="830" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjqDMLyv0hYgjXyYGfYeSEF3bTlrBhViVlZhZiZJB8UMuq42DdCQBjco51OARtfDfIxM3iHoxPmi9r2Dnl1khedLrfXXdtHCJOAJ7qGvjLmC5iUlVKtmRYvQi-zZbOjKAH5HaSUBy8Ihxc_somSHkhTNs7vuSBi5dipIRRO2_6c3xF0wvPV_a2sisE9ZRnH=w498-h830" width="498" /></a></div><p>The goal of the farm was to share their love for alpacas, and to share with people how fun and quirky alpacas are. The farm focuses on using alpacas for therapy. Studies show that gentle animals can help lower stress and anxiety for people, and Fluffy Honey is developing programs to promote grounding and meditation, mindfulness, and relaxation to make visitors feel stress-free and safe. </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEginAMX6zn7EOwCFPzZsKgLe5U4s_mMQIOCEugGK2nFt7C1hZ046AW4yAmjNuFGqa_RZKTtfNfFsxiVqVm_NnCKOBG1iRVqEm3Apyqu5uUVqROJvMJP8STNfisl0sC7j9817X5tnXu7DGSuTQsz0bqQjjd3d2kdeXOdV7jd5eM_xw6AWAkyQmeVYG5GIyYO" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img alt="" data-original-height="1522" data-original-width="858" height="855" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEginAMX6zn7EOwCFPzZsKgLe5U4s_mMQIOCEugGK2nFt7C1hZ046AW4yAmjNuFGqa_RZKTtfNfFsxiVqVm_NnCKOBG1iRVqEm3Apyqu5uUVqROJvMJP8STNfisl0sC7j9817X5tnXu7DGSuTQsz0bqQjjd3d2kdeXOdV7jd5eM_xw6AWAkyQmeVYG5GIyYO=w481-h855" width="481" /></a></div><p>The farm also sheers the fibers of the alpaca, and we learned a lot about uses and types of hair. We also learned about their life cycle and eating habits. alpacas across the world, and adaptations that alpacas have to help them survive. </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgZvuGCYpXtB5uiSbXKCibETcBL0RcdcUca6fHUMiAsdxn0PBFtCdM3iV2pw1WjEJIu3c5FjC3OTFgspdSYg2gJtBmkyed0j5uqQug_QKd2X0bXCpf_wKZsMDB_HBXlxriikN0tT5aAKI8WMkqyhKg8Tt5j29TpwW38iRq_uhNLI3vgrCrxmTyS31fIluy1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img alt="" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgZvuGCYpXtB5uiSbXKCibETcBL0RcdcUca6fHUMiAsdxn0PBFtCdM3iV2pw1WjEJIu3c5FjC3OTFgspdSYg2gJtBmkyed0j5uqQug_QKd2X0bXCpf_wKZsMDB_HBXlxriikN0tT5aAKI8WMkqyhKg8Tt5j29TpwW38iRq_uhNLI3vgrCrxmTyS31fIluy1=w480-h640" width="480" /></a></div><p></p><p>Tours can be booked on <a href="http://fluffyhoneyfarm.myopenherdwebsite.com/" target="_blank">their website.</a> Adults are $15 and kids are free. Come for a visit, and give your family a really cool experience. </p>toddlinaroundtidewaterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16432753197510641584noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3565108077951582819.post-91645748599419366372023-07-14T17:55:00.002-07:002023-07-15T04:28:02.606-07:00DBat Virginia Beach <p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjNUx3yi_6-R4JuNaYjq7reZeJr_pGuxdfsGaGr8d1krRvR9il-6HK4BS24gN9aPRJXqmYyf7Q7Vpd-h0AVf4-TFFrPByV8R6UGBJLNn5J6Qkxr_mwMMJqM6OoYBOU3yMpWY_Etc7s2CJ44FoR1HF8YR0L_GCBCF-3AGmSH7YubTCO_2NYrnW7wA5fzHowb/s1750/IMG_0003.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1750" data-original-width="1170" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjNUx3yi_6-R4JuNaYjq7reZeJr_pGuxdfsGaGr8d1krRvR9il-6HK4BS24gN9aPRJXqmYyf7Q7Vpd-h0AVf4-TFFrPByV8R6UGBJLNn5J6Qkxr_mwMMJqM6OoYBOU3yMpWY_Etc7s2CJ44FoR1HF8YR0L_GCBCF-3AGmSH7YubTCO_2NYrnW7wA5fzHowb/w428-h640/IMG_0003.jpeg" width="428" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span style="text-align: left;">We recently visited DBat Virginia Beach to get in some swings at the batting cages. The cages can be rented by the half hour, and they range from slow pitch softball to 70 mph. Dbat offers lessons, camps, and clinics. The camps have a wide variety including full day or half day, and full week or single day which makes them really flexible. They also have memberships which let kids use the pitching machines every day with discounts on lessons and camps. They also offer birthday parties. It's a great way to get out some energy! </span></div><p></p>toddlinaroundtidewaterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16432753197510641584noreply@blogger.com