Jumpin-Beans

Okay- Albany, Georgia and surrounding area's -  WE all have been complaining about there not being anything to do for kids / families... Well lucky for us, there is something new to us!  Now, we just need to support them!   Up2U Entertainment is here - and basically, it is UP TO YOU to make it last!   Up 2 U Entertainment is located in the old shopping plaza where Toys R" Us was located - right near Academy Sports / Chic Fil A / The Mall.  As you walk in, you are greeted with so much to do!  To the left is the area for Axe Throwing.  They have over 15 Axe Throwing Stations for you to enjoy - high top tables to sit at and watch as you wait your turn.  They have several flat screen TV's in the area as well and each table has a fun little game to help pass the time.   Savannah was excited to go see what the painting was all about!  They have Spin Art and also Splatter Paint.  They are also working on another idea for the...

I just thought this was too cute.  Her little bowling shoes!  Do you bowl?  Are you good?  Last time we went, I actually started off with like 3 strikes in a row and was pretty impressed, then I got annoyed and from that point on my game went down the gutter, just like my ball.  (Mom Joke, see what I did there?!)  What do you do for fun on the weekends? 

FTC Compliant Review Policy: The product(s) featured in this review were provided free of cost to me by the manufacturer or representing PR agency for the sole purpose of product testing. Opinions expressed are my own and are NOT influenced by monetary compensation. I think we have decided that we have a slight obsession with Pumpkin Patches this year... The weather has been PERFECT and what better way to spend a weekend than outside with friends?? Not too long ago, we decided to have an "open playdate" and basically asked any of our friends with kids if they wanted to join us...  We were able to get a discounted rate for everyone and we headed to a little gem tucked away in Cobb County.  Powder Springs to be exact!   It is called Corn on the Cobb (AKA Still Family Farm ) and we were made aware of it last year... It is a family owned and operated place and it is a days worth of fun!!!!     Walk on up and get your bracelet.  Once you have your ...

FTC Compliant Review Policy: The product(s) featured in this review were provided free of cost to me by the manufacturer or representing PR agency for the sole purpose of product testing. Opinions expressed are my own and are NOT influenced by monetary compensation. If you remember my trip to Americas Mart, you remember that I had a great time and learned about several new products and companies... I was lucky enough to meet a really awesome and energetic lady that had a pretty cool product for me to share with you... Zazzy Pals !!! What Is Zazzy Pals, you might be asking... Well, Zazzy Pals is so neat.   It is packaged in a way to grab your attention... Zazzy Pals Canine Cardz is full of fun!!! Inside each package, you have cards, color pencils, a notepad and 4 rubber bones.  But that is not where it ends... That container full of excitement gives you 8 games of fun... plus tips on drawing your own dogs!!! I thought it was only instructions for like 5 dogs,...

FTC Compliant Review Policy: The product(s) featured in this review were provided free of cost to me by the manufacturer or representing PR agency for the sole purpose of product testing. Opinions expressed are my own and are NOT influenced by monetary compensation. Attention, attention!!!! Have I got a great Christmas gift to tell you about!   I have decided that I want to try and have game night more often with Broxton.  We play them from time to time, but I want try and start doing game night once a week... While I still can!  Soon enough he is going to be too busy for me, so I need to make the most out of it !  We were sent KeeKee the Rocking Monkey  from Blue Orange Games for review and as soon as it arrived, Broxton had huge smiles on his face!   Just look:  With KeeKee the Rocking Monkey, the ways to play are endless...  Yes, directions came in the box for the actual game, but we were having fun playing all sor...

FTC Compliant Review Policy: The product(s) featured in this review were provided free of cost to me by the manufacturer or representing PR agency for the sole purpose of product testing. Opinions expressed are my own and are NOT influenced by monetary compensation. If you have a younger one in your house, you might have heard about the movie, The Croods. As soon as Broxton sees a movie that looks interesting to him, he is always asking about it... and we have heard plenty of "dun dun dahhh!"  lately...  All with him and the excitement of the movie...  You can purchase it as just the movie, or you can look and grab a specially marked package that also includes a toy!   Join the Croods on the journey of a lifetime in the epic comedy-adventure that "has the magical wonder of How To Train Your Dragon" - Jake Hamilton ( Fox -TV). When their cave is destroyed, the Croods set out to explore a spectacular landscape filled with fantastic creatures, stra...

FTC Compliant Review Policy: The product(s) featured in this review were provided free of cost to me by the manufacturer or representing PR agency for the sole purpose of product testing. Opinions expressed are my own and are NOT influenced by monetary compensation. I used to go out and about often... Then, I worked a good amount...  met Marc, got married, had Broxton... and you see where I am at now.  Don't get me wrong, I LOVE where I am at.. I am just saying I used to party a good amount...  One place that I would go...   (I would behave too, as I was normally with my parents and kid brother) Dave and Busters !!! Although, I have gone there a few times without them! Please tell me you have heard of Dave and Busters...   Well, Marc and I have mentioned needing / wanting to go there.. but we just have not had the time..  Until this past week.  I was invited to come grab lunch and check out the new games that have recently been ...

FTC Compliant Review Policy: The product(s) featured in this review were provided free of cost to me by the manufacturer or representing PR agency for the sole purpose of product testing. Opinions expressed are my own and are NOT influenced by  monetary compensation. ***** ALL PHOTOS are property of Jumpin Beans Blog.  Written permission is needed for use of any of these photos.    If you were here yesterday, you know that we had a great time at the Build a Bear Workshop grand opening the other day.   Bathing the bear after he was completed.  You could pick out whatever outfit you wanted to  ( price varied depending upon the outfit chosen)  I thought for sure that Broxton would want the CAPTAIN AMERICA one, but he decided to go with an ARMY one like his daddy.   In the dressing station. So, after you make your special friend... You just have a few more things to do before you are ready to take it home. Broxton and ...

Kids are about to get out for the summer...  That means NO SCHOOLWORK!!! WHoooo Hoooo.. But, that doesn't mean you can not keep their brains in high gear!!!  No, I don't mean teaching them math and science at home, but you can do fun activities with puzzle books and more to engage in brain activity... and shhhhh... FUN!!!! If you don't have kids... or they are too young... or you are wanting to engage your brain.. Why not look at books for you?! We were sent a collection of "Puzzle Books" and I have really been enjoying them! The collection we were sent has a bit of everything for everyone!   We now have, The Complete Idiots Guide to Picture Puzzles, Volume 2. I really enjoyed this, as I love searching for things... I know that when the boys get here for the summer, they will love looking at this... I will admit, I wanted to grab my pencil to circle the differences and everything, but that would take the fun out of it for anyone else down the...

The other night, Broxton and I had the opportunity to attend a Harlem Globetrotters game.  We had SUCH a great time... You can read all about it by clicking my Harlem Globetrotters Review Link. I just wanted to share a few pictures from after the game. It was so much fun and so neat to actually get to meet some of them after their game!!! Don't forget, if you are in or near Atlanta... Please enter my contest to win 4 tickets to the Atlanta Game . If you are on twitter and would not mind tweeting for me, I would love to have you share my contest with your followers too!  Thanks and Happy Wednesday!