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Fun Zoom Summer Charades Game

Paula — Thu, 29 Apr 2021 14:15:00 +0000

Alright let’s all have some fun with Zoom. I mean, listen I am fully aware that Zoom is a grind sometimes. It is a blessing and also a grind. So, why not capture a little more of the fun side of zoom with this zoom summer charades game. This past year I think we’ve all had a love hate relationship with Zoom. It’s great to have as a tool to keep business going and jobs thriving. I mean I am grateful for technology and so many Zoom moments and connections with my colleagues and my family members who I can’t see right now. Silly Zoom Pandemic Moments During the pandemic, we have all enjoyed a bit of the lighter side of Zoom at times. Like the lawyer cat zoom incident that went viral or the million times our friend’s and colleague’s pets have made their appearance known during home office Zoom calls. Oh and that one time during a news interview when the speaker’s toddler raced around the room in the background of frame. Hahaha…Good times. Fun Zoom Sessions But it can be fun occasionally too. That first Easter we all jumped on Zoom and ate dinner together strangely while also apart. It worked for the most part. At least we got to see each other that day even if it was over the computer. We have also done Zoom Kahoot sessions with my niece and nephews and FaceTimed them a lot. So there are positive ways to enjoy the tool. These Zoom summer charades are just another way to help get through the pandemic. So have fun! Easy Charades Download Instructions Just click on the download button below and it will take you to a clean version of this cute five-page printable activity for families. What Creative Ways Are You Using Zoom? Have any clever creative ways that you use Zoom? Drop them here and maybe I will give them a try too.

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Fun Backyard Bingo Game for Families

Paula — Thu, 25 Feb 2021 06:21:00 +0000

Are you starting to feel cooped up and a little restless? But, it’s still time to be cautious with your local travels? Post may contain affiliate links as a service to readers. I receive a small commission via qualifying purchases. Then why not add this cute printable Backyard Bingo game to your repertoire of easy and free family activities to share. When the snow melts and the ground starts to thaw it is a wonderful time to get outside. If you have a backyard then you know how important that has been over the past year or so. I mean ours is always important but we need this space again this year as an extension of our living space and our home. We have a pool so we use our backyard a lot during the summer months especially. Most of our summer activity revolves around the swimming pool, or part time jobs and camping. But there are some days you simply can’t do either of those things. Maybe it is a but too hot to rest outside in the direct sun all day, so you find a picnic table or patio set with some shade and set up a space there to do this family game. Looking for ways to get the kids outside and ideas that the entire family can do together? This backyard bingo game is perfect for everyone. As long as you can recognize the images and easily find them then you are old enough to play along. This is an easy little printable game with bingo cards that you print out and share. I’d use the heavier paper if you have any and then print off the entire printable for an afternoon game of backyard bingo. By the way I also have a fun neighbourhood scavenger hunt that is easy for kids to do. There are so many things that you can do once the weather changes to spring and summer sunny days. This is just one more tool in the toolkit. To Print this Backyard Bingo Game Out Follow These Easy Instructions Click on the link below and print. Simple as that. Tools and Supplies to Help If you are looking for an excellent printer for crafts and homework this is the one you need – Epson Eco printer is what I use here for all of my work and crafting projects. The kids use it too. Best part is the eco friendly ink cartridges last forever. Get paper here – > HP printer paper Need More Crafts and Ideas? Don’t Miss all of the Free fun printables that I have available on my Pinterest channel. So many cool things to do such as this Bee Life Cycle. While there print out some of the challenges for the summer months. The July Cooking challenge is a good one and so is the drawing challenge. Do You have any favourite outdoor games for families?

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Happy Thanksgiving Scavenger Hunt for Families

Paula — Sun, 20 Sep 2020 07:07:00 +0000

This season, I am hunting down easy activities that remind us to find gratitude and give thanks. This Thanksgiving Scavenger Hunt is a fun way to find some gratitude and involve the entire family in the process. What are Your Thankful For? Finding Gratitude in the every day and celebrating that can be hard work. I have been working on this during the year and I can tell you some days I succeed and others not so much. This year has tested most of us, I think. Typically, I start my day with a gratitude exercise, but to be very honest that is sometimes forgotten when I am dragging myself out of bed and I am totally drained of energy. Food is Worth Celebrating Thanksgiving is one of my daughter’s favourite holidays because of the turkey actually. She lives for turkey cooked by my husband and sometimes cooked by her uncle or aunt. So there’s always food to be grateful for and frankly sharing a meal and laughter with friends is one of the greatest ways to celebrate and enjoy each other’s company. Even on the hardest days, I still believe that it is always worth trying to find and express gratitude daily. Thanksgiving is a time traditionally when we make a moment for that practice. Ultimately, I like to remind myself though that no matter where I am in the world on Thanksgiving Day, I have a lot to give thanks for. What are Your Plans This Year? This year we will be here in Ontario, Canada for Thanksgiving. For a few years, I travelled every Thanksgiving, but our tradition is to visit my brother and his family in Toronto. I look forward to making that trip again this coming month. Hopefully, Ontario continues to heal from Coronavirus and numbers don’t climb again. Of course, we will be watching the numbers and advisories closely and if they creep up then we will need to adjust our expectations. Thanksgiving is for Family It seems like it has been forever since we drove to Toronto. For months we were all social distancing and unable to drive even so far as Toronto just two hours away. As soon as the restrictions lifted though, they drove to see us and to stay with us for a weekend in July. That was so overdue and welcome. In August, we visited them in Sauble Beach at a cottage. How to get this Thanksgiving Scavenger Hunt This year I might print this Thanksgiving Scavenger Hunt out and take it with me. I will most definitely be collecting seed pods and saving them for the spring. Checking that off the list soon. You might also appreciate the seasonal Crossword Puzzle. Happy Thanksgiving! My family, good health and a job I love are all things that I give thanks for today and every day. What are you grateful for today?

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Classic Yard Games to Play Again Now

Paula — Mon, 03 Aug 2020 13:29:00 +0000

How many times have you played Classic Yard Games over the years? I’d hazard a guess that it has been awhile. No shame in that. Me, too, actually. Back when the kids were small we played these outdoor games together often. Recapturing Childhood Remember the romance of childhood? I’m not talking about Hallmark movie romance, but that pure magical feeling that anything is possible and the only limits are your creativity and maybe Mom yelling bedtime out the front door or the window long after the sun sets. Staying up late on those seemingly endless summer nights to play, without a care in the world. No taxes or mortgages or worries in the world. Tag, Hide and Seek, Corn Hole, Freeze Tag – all of these are not only fun, but great opportunities to get outside and be active. That’s one thing that has been missing for weeks, maybe months this year. Check this cute new game out while you are here – > Throw Throw Burrito. Also, this adorable Hide and Seek Dog Toy is a hoot. This classic yard games post may contain affiliate links as a service to readers. I receive a small commission via purchases made from qualifying links. Those days, a simple bicycle or a game of tag with friends, even freeze tag was the ideal way to spend a few hours. Never mind work. Wouldn’t it be amazing to recapture some of that again? When my kids were small we made up various new, fun versions of these classic yard games. We played many of these old favourites in the dark in the safety of our own backyard and to this day we still have many fond memories of the nights we spent playing Dark Tag and Hide and Seek in the dark after supper at our old home. The beauty of most of these outdoor games is that you need very few items to play them. Imagination and a few close friends or family members and you are off to the races. Get this Classic Yard Games Printable Now Click on the link below to get the printable and get busy playing again!

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U Pick Farms Near London Ontario for Fresh Local Fruit

Paula — Wed, 15 Jul 2020 17:10:07 +0000

Why not take a quick local morning adventure or day trip to one of these U Pick Farms near London, Ontario? One of the things I miss the most this year, during this particular season is the abundance of local markets that are usually open. I often have enjoyed gathering all of the shades of the rainbow from Masonville Farmer’s Market, open from May through October in the Masonville Mall parking lot near my neighbourhood. But, this year with Coronavirus still in the driver’s seat we have all learned to proceed without a lot of our favourite conveniences. However, even with local Farmer’s Markets closed, I don’t want to sacrifice getting my family fresh local fruits and vegetables. That came to a head on Canada Day, when my oldest daughter, the one who is baking all of the great recipes here, asked to go pick strawberries. Can We Go Berry Picking? Yes, you can still go berry picking. The local U Pick Farms near London Ontario are actually in high demand. Without Farmer’s Markets on every corner, people are finding ways to drive to their favourite area farms and get the goods straight from the source. One note – check each resource below for current information. Berry picking season is short and new protocols are in place. Some will tell you that they have a drive through or curb-side pickup and others are letting people pick their own as long as they have masks and are maintaining social distancing rules. Follow the rules! Millar Berry Farms This is the U Pick Farm just outside Lambeth where we went on Canada Day. We took our masks and some water and paid for two of their plastic baskets and loaded them up. It was a lot of fun for the girls, even in 30 degree Celsius weather. Right across the street from the U Pick farmer’s field is the Millar Berry Farms farm stand. I heard from someone staffing the stand that they are busier than ever before. We left with zucchini, asparagus, two huge baskets of fresh picked strawberries, peas in the pod (we love these and miss them often because the season is so very short) and also some scrumptious fresh baked lemon tarts. Highly recommend this one. Millar Berry Farms was only about a 20 minute drive from north London. It’s obviously closer if you live in south London. Heemans A very good friend of mine was just there two weeks ago. She loved that Heemans has adapted and has a picnic area as well as a drive through. Her kids are too young for berry picking just yet. So, drive through plus quick picnic after at Heemans makes a great outing. Heeman’s is out on Nissouri Rd. in Thorndale. Their web site currently indicates that strawberries are almost done and that the U pick is now closed for 2020. But, the drive through is till open and they also have a shop with various goods. That’s worth checking out. Kustermans Berry Farm My current understanding is that this one is not open yet for the usual children’s attractions that are such a huge draw every year. But, that said, they have blueberries possibly later this week. Right now, I am checking their site for daily updates and also checking their Facebook page for blueberry news. If I see you there at Kustermans, I will respect your social distancing and I might not recognize you if you are wearing a mask as I am. Nonetheless, know that I am probably smiling at you. Talbotville Berry Farm Even though they are an essential business, this St. Thomas area U Pick on Sunset Drive, St. Thomas, says they made the choice to close down and protect their staff. They are offering curb-side pickup and online ordering though according to the web site. Check the Talbotville Berry Farm site, because as you well know, things change daily here now! Apple Land This one is just out Dundas Street, not so far. When it is late August, start checking their web site. We go to Apple Land most years to pick apples. It’s just fun and such great fresh apple varieties. The corn maze also is a hoot and there’s a petting zoo. So, some of you might be wondering about Crunican Orchards. Crunican has curb-side pickup and a market space with local seasonal produce and fresh apples of course. They are not a Pick Your Own Farm. Check their Facebook page out for details about what is being offered and when it is available. All the Berries and Fruits! Did you actually realize there were this many U Pick Farms near London, Ontario? At times, it has felt like we have sacrificed a lot of income and freedom, with good reason and in the interest of public health, but you need not sacrifice fresh fruits and vegetables if you can get your family to one of these U Pick Farms near London Ontario!

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Make These Fun Winter Crafts and Recipes Now!

Paula — Fri, 08 Feb 2019 14:13:18 +0000

Are you working through the winter blahs? Here are some of my favourite winter crafts and recipes to help boost your mood this month. With every passing day we get that much closer to Valentine’s Day and Family Day here in Ontario too. That means time to celebrate just a little. I love having that short little break in February. It’s a pick me up and a chance to ski or go have fun outdoors with my family. Whether you are indoors or braving the chilly weather and the snow, there’s a lot to do this February. Stuck on where to start? Here’s an awesome roundup of some of the best crafts and recipes this month. No time to be bored with this many great ideas to share on the Pintastic Pinterest Winter Crafts and Recipes Weekly Post! Welcome to the Pretty Pintastic Party, where every post is pinned & features are pinned by everyone! First, let’s meet the crafty hosts: This Month’s Winter Crafts and Recipes Pinterest Party Creative Team: Shelly from Lynchburg Mama Pinterest, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram Jamie, Kerry, & Lucy from Coffee With Us 3 Pinterest, Facebook, Instagram Annie from Annie’s Noms Pinterest, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram Paris from My Big Fat Happy Life Pinterest, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram Evelyn from Eclectic Evelyn Pinterest, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram Stephanie from Happily Homegrown Pinterest, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram Carol from Through My Front Porch Pinterest, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram Jamie from As For Me and My Homestead Pinterest, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram Michelle from Powered by Mom Pinterest, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram Jessa from Sparkle Living Pinterest, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram Gail from Frugal Family Adventures Pinterest, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram Kallee from Creative Southern Home Pinterest, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram Paula from Thrifty Momma’s Tips Pinterest, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram Nancy from The Mama Maven Pinterest, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram Kerri from Raising Three Savvy Ladies Pinterest, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram Lesa from Misfit Mama Bear Haven Pinterest, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram Here’s what your party hosts have been up to this week. An InLinkz Link-up Now on to the Pintastic Pinterest Party!! This is a super relaxed party.You show up with your fabulous posts and we pin every single one! We only ask one thing from you… This week’s Features: Exceptional Winter Crafts and Recipes How to Gift Plants in Easy, Cute Brown Paper Bags from Dazzle While Frazzled 5 Minute Air Fryer Donuts from Fluster Buster Valentine Confetti Gift Wrap from White House Crafts 50+ Delicious and Festive Valentine’s Day Recipes from Mama of Many Blessings DIY Hair Clips Tutorial from Domestic Bliss Squared Pigs In A Blanket with Cheese Dip from Lou Lou Girls Easy Valentine’s Popcorn from My Mommy World Free Monthly Habit Tracker from Morning Motivated Mom Don’t Forget to Share and Leave Me a Comment Here too: Enjoy! If you make something from this winter crafts and recipes roundup please come back and let me know how it turned out. I love to hear from readers and will do my best to reply. The above Valentine’s Day popcorn looks incredible. Must try it here. Oh, and I am not usually a Pigs in Blankets kind of girl, but this Pigs in Blankets recipe in a skillet surrounded by dip looks divine! If you were featured, we invite you to grab a featured button. <div align="center"><a href="https://www.coffeewithus3.com/" title="Pretty Pintastic Party" target="_blank"><img src="https://www.coffeewithus3.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/ppp-feature-button.jpg" alt="Pretty Pintastic Party" style="border:none;" /></a></div> Everyone else grab a button and help us spread the word about our party!! Thanks! <div align="center"><a href="https://www.coffeewithus3.com/" title="Pretty Pintastic Party "><img src="https://www.coffeewithus3.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/button-new.jpg" alt="Pretty Pintastic Party " style="border:none;" /></a></div> As a thank-you for linking up, we will pin your post to The Pretty Pintastic Party board. Please follow the board in the link above to see all the great food recipes, crafts, DIY, and more! By linking up, you agree to let any of the hosts use your pictures and links if they decide to feature your post. Your photo may be used for promotion on any of their social media outlets. If you include your e-mail in the linky form below you will be added to a weekly reminder e-mail when the link party goes live. Your e-mail will not be added to any other lists or given out. Sharing is Caring Please share the love by visiting other posts that link up. Make some new blogging friends by sharing, pinning, and commenting. Thanks for participating in this link-up and for following your hosts. See you again next week. An InLinkz Link-up

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Yurt Life at Wasaga Pines – Comfortable Camping

Paula — Tue, 05 Sep 2017 12:05:31 +0000

Yurt life is a hit! Let me explain. To start you should know that I have always said I would never camp. Not a camper, I told my girls. We travel, cruise, stay in cottages, and love that life. But sleeping on the ground in a tent is not for me. But, that said, there are so many different ways to access camping or glamping now that you really need never sleep on the ground in a tent to get all the benefits of camping. This past week we had the chance to go stay in a yurt for several days at Wasaga Pines. Wasaga Beach is one of my family favourites in Ontario and Wasaga Pines, just outside the beach area, is owned by Parkbridge Resorts. So, I figured it had to be trustworthy and fun. After all we love Parkbridge Resorts. So, when I learned that Wasaga Pines had yurts available for family stays this year, I worked hard at finding a date to go visit. The last week of August, right after my younger daughter returned from two weeks of camp, we drove to Wasaga Beach. On the way there, we picked up my nephew Alex, who is the same age as Ainsley and was equally excited to try yurt life. Camping is an affordable easy summer family travel style that works for many. We love travel and we enjoy being outdoors. Here in Canada, nature’s beauty is on full display in summer and Fall too, and it’s so much fun to get out there and enjoy it. What isn’t fun for me is setting up a tent, and sleeping on the ground. Even sleeping inside a tent with a sleeping bag, you can still feel the rocks or the dampness of the ground. Yurt life is my ideal way to experience camping. We really loved our four nights in a yurt at Wasaga Pines Cottage & RV Resort. Yurt Life – The Perfect Camping Compromise Some hard core campers are all about sleeping in a tent on the ground. Others view camping as staying anywhere that’s outdoors like an RV or a cabin. These two camps have very different ideas about the outdoor experience. What we all loved about our Yurt at Wasage Pines Cottage & RV Resort is that it was the perfect compromise. Their yurts offer a rustic feel with the comforts that so many of us don’t want to give up – like beds and electricity! Their yurts are set up on platforms nestled in the woods, so you’re in the heart of nature while you stay a bit comfortable too. You still get to cook outdoors and gaze at the stars, but you can also enjoy sleeping on a bed and bring your laptop if you’re like me and work never stops. The bar fridge was useful for us too. Stocked it with fish and cooked it on the stove my sister-in-law lent us. Barbecues are available too for yurts. PIN FOR LATER – > Yurt Life at Wasaga Pines Cottage & RV Resort Gives You: Bunk Beds Futon Couch or Trundle Bed Dining Table and Chairs Electricity Picnic Table Fresh Water Available Nearby Comfort Station with Bathrooms, Hot Showers, and Heated Floors Nearby (honestly it was less than a five minute walk which mattered at 3 a.m.) Wasaga Pines is halfway between Wasaga Beach and Elmvale. It feels country like and yet you can drive anywhere you need to within ten minutes. We hit the beach twice while there. But you could also stay entirely on site and still have plenty to do. Before we left all three kids asked if we could return again next year. So I would definitely say that our first ever stay in a yurt was a great one thanks to Wasaga Pines and Parkbridge Resorts. There are many traditional camp sites at the RV resort and campground. And they have seasonal members too. Many of their kids were typically out and about and very friendly. The trio of teens I was traveling with easily made friends with several kids of various ages. Yurt Life is the Camping Life for Us! If you want to camp but still stay comfortable, yurt life is for you! The ability to get back to nature without all the discomfort is so great! If you’ve ever been camping in the classic way, you’ll really appreciate things like beds, electricity, and TOILET PAPER! We had a great time without feeling like we were cheating. The Yurt was comfortable and cozy too. I highly recommend giving the yurt life at Wasaga Pines Cottage & RV Resort a try. We were guests of Parkbridge and Wasaga Pines which means we stayed there and received accommodations in exchange for this honest post about the experience. My opinion is all my own and it is always truthful.

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25 Christmas DIY Ornaments Kids Can Make

Paula — Fri, 02 Dec 2016 16:54:43 +0000

It’s beginning to look a little like Christmas. Time to start making crafts and decking the halls with traditional and new DIY ornaments. I have one tiny tree up already. Are you starting to dress up your home for the holidays? This time of year, I am inspired by snow to get active. I actually can’t wait to get busy skiing and traveling this season. Christmas is a busy time around here, like it is in many of your . In fact, the busiest season for me professionally and personally. So I need plans to keep kids occupied sometimes. My girls are crafters and so are many of their friends. [tweetthis]Which of these 25 Christmas DIY Ornaments will your kids make? [/tweetthis] They love to make things like DIY Ornaments. Last year I ordered some plain clear bulbs on line so they could make something unique out of them. Here are a few ideas for your family if they choose to make DIY Ornaments this season. 25 Christmas DIY Ornaments Kids Can Make 1. Pour Painted Homemade Christmas Ornaments from B-Inspired Mama. 2. Homemade Pinecone Wreath Christmas Ornament from Gym Craft Laundry. 3. DIY Family Christmas Ornaments from JaMonkey. 4. Homemade Clay Christmas Ornament: Yoda from Growing Up Gabel. 5. Seashell Ornaments Kids Can Make from I Can Teach My Child. 6. Cupcake Liner Christmas Tree Ornament from Raising Little Super Heroes. 7. DIY Homemade Christmas Tree Ornament from Sixtime Mommy. 8. Handprint Snowmen Christmas Ornaments from Simple Fun For Kids. 9. Tin Foil Tissue Paper Ornaments from Happy Hooligans. 10. Melted Bead Christmas Ornaments from Momerish. 11. Twig Reindeer Ornaments from Fireflies and Mudpies. 12. Homemade Craft Stick Snowman Ornament from Mom to Posh Lil Divas. 13. Light Up Penguin Ornaments from Red Ted Art. 14. DIY Christmas Ornaments: Gingerbread Scented Salt Dough Ornaments from Not Quite Susie. 15. Cork Gingerbread Ornaments from Ninja Mommers. 16. Beaded Candy Cane Ornament from Parenting Chaos. 17. Homemade Keepsake Christmas Ornaments from Kidz Activities. 18. Bottle Cap Snowman Ornaments from One Artsy Mama. 19. Christmas Ornament Easy DIY from Refresh Restyle. 20. Simple Snowman Ornament from Easy Peasy and Fun. 21. Grinch Handprint Ornament: DIY Christmas Memory Ornament from Midget Momma. 22. Snowman Ornament from Divine Lifestyle. 23. DIY Gift Idea: Melted Snowman Ornament from This Mama Loves. 24. Handmade Cinnamon Ornaments from Simply Kierste. 25. Easy Toddler Made Christmas Ornament from Nerdy Mamma. 25 Christmas DIY Ornaments Kids Can Make Christmas DIY Ornaments can make Christmas a bit more fun for kids and adults alike. Everyone loves painting or making their own ornament that lasts from year to year. Which of these cute ornaments will you make first?

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Storybook Gardens review

Paula — Fri, 28 Aug 2009 01:26:00 +0000

I have always loved Storybook Gardens. As a child we used to drive every summer to Storybook Gardens from Guelph Ontario, about two hours, just to visit what was then really just a small park and petting zoo. Storybook Gardens has blossomed and I still enjoy this lovely spot in the summer. I also enjoy skating with my family on the path they flood in the winter to make an ice rink. The new splash pad and the massive renovation that took place several years ago now was an excellent investment. Storybook offers interesting events occasionally and also rides. The pirate climber area and the toddler’s climber were also really smart additions drawing even more families than ever to the funspot. This year a giant sandbox has been added. Every year we visit, cheaply (prices are very good compared to places like Canada’s Wonderland) and this year I have even featured this spot on my blog. However, this past week when relatives came to town from Kitchener and we decided to meet at Storybook Gardens, it was truly the first time ever that I’ve been disappointed and disheartened. Here’s Why The greeter/cashier at the start of the visit was flat out rude, first to my sister-in-law and then to me. A coupon offered on line for Thursday visits in August was for family of four. My sister-in-law with three kids made up a family of four and yet was told that she couldn’t have used the offer because the family deal only applied if her husband was with her. Boo! Which made me wonder what they say to same sex couples. Or families who arrived with a grandparent instead of a husband? Poor Service When I asked to have my hand stamped so I could leave and go back in with lunch it was simple, but when the children needed stamps later the cashier made them wait 5 to 10 minutes on a day that was not remotely busy at all. Sadly, one of the giant slides had been vandalized and was roped off. It was a quiet day at the park but the ferris wheel also wasn’t working and a couple of animals were being shifted around so that the cages could be cleaned. Every year, we Londoners read in the paper of the facility losing money and city councillors wondering why. Frankly our poor service this year at Storybook Gardens answered part of that question for us. Sadly, I don’t think my sister-in-law and her out of town family will be rushing back anytime soon. My Rating – Thrifty Mommas Tips rating $$$ out of $$$$$.This local attraction is still fun and inexpensive, but service is hit and miss. That’s hopefully not everyone’s experience, but it was ours this day.

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