New Adventures with Dawn Of The Croods

While it may seem tough to save in the world today, it’s not as challenging as you think; in fact, if you are prepared to put the time in, it’s quite easy.
When we look at things in reality, for most of us, there is a need to apply that extra time and start saving because we could all do with some extra cash from time to time. As soon as you start shopping smart, you can find better places to put your extra cash and maybe even start saving for the future.
Having savings today is imperative if you want to worry less about your finances, and while this post may only be able to save you a small amount here and there, it will all add up over the years.
Do Your Research
The most crucial thing you can do before you make any online purchase is to do a ton of research. Most people today are quick to jump on Google, search for what they want, and then buy it from the first result; this is a huge mistake.
More often than not, the people at the top of the search results expect you to do this, so they bump up the price. So, you should keep on scrolling and find a cheaper alternative. A lot of the time, you will be able to find an alternative at a lower price, but before you purchase it, you should always try and find some reviews. There are sites out there like TheRavingTrends that will give honest reviews and allow you to make an informed decision on anything you may want to purchase.
Search For Voucher Codes & Cashback
If you really want to save some cash, you should start by looking around for some voucher codes. While they may not always be available, you simply have to Google the name of the company you are shopping with and start looking for vouchers. You will find that you can save anything from 5% to 50%, and most shops will have voucher codes hidden on the internet somewhere.
The last thing we are going to look at is cashback deals. While cashback deals are usually only up to 10%, you will find that should you use them wherever you shop, you will save hundreds, sometimes thousands per year.

This past weekend I was lucky enough to be able to take my kiddos to Sea World for the start of this years Just For Kids Event!
The month of April brings us Just for Kids at SeaWorld, a park-wide festival made just for kids! It includes Shamu’s Party Zone, kid-friendly entertainment and a super-sized foam pit on Saturdays & Sundays this April.
Since we live way down here in Aransas Pass (Just outside of Corpus Christi, Tx) we got up around 5 and left about 5:45 so we could make breakfast on time! My little guys were sleepy, but excited to get going.
After checking in and going through security we had to take the family fountain pic. that is a tradition to anyone visiting…
We started our day with a hearty Sesame Street Breakfast where, you guessed it, we were able to dine with Elmo, Big Bird, Cookie Monster and more! This is an extra attraction that opens before the park.
My little man, and several other of the littles, were scared of these big fuzzy “things” that were walking around. By the end he hugged Zoe and yelled bye to Elmo! We did get a picture with Elmo later that day where he gave him a hug afterwards
For the month of April on weekends only, when you purchase 1 adult reservation, you get 1 FREE reservation for your child!! (More here: http://ow.ly/L5SxC)
After breakfast we were invited to view the new Sea Lion High stage at Pacific Point Preserve that is opening next month, May 23 2015!
The area surrounding the sea lion facilities will be reimagined as Pacific Point Preserve – an immersive experience that has the look and feel of a Pacific coast town where guests will make powerful connections with sea lions and other coastal wildlife. This new realm will not only include a brand-new show, but will also feature a significant transformation to the park’s sea lion exhibit that allows guests to experience a more enriching animal connection.
The centerpiece of this new realm will be the animals’ habitat. Guests will have the opportunity to visit and feed sea lions and seals inside the newly remodeled area, and reservations can be made for sea lion interaction programs, an in-water experience offering the closest connection the park offers with these amazing animals. In addition, Pacific Point Preserve will feature all-new educational elements designed to inform guests about animals and how to protect them in their natural habitat.
I can’t wait to head back and check out the new show and exhibit area! Not sure if you notice, but they put in plexi-glass walls now so you can see more of the action!
After that, it was time to hit the park for some more fun! First we hit the Bay of Play for some roller coaster, carousel, playground fun.
After that we headed on over to the Shamu Stadium..
I just love watching these beautiful animals!
There were so many things to do and see! They are so excited to head back next month for another adventure!
Have you checked out Just For Kids at Sea World San Antonio yet? What were your favorite activities?

I’m not much of a coffee drinker, although I do love stopping and grabbing a frappuccino from the local coffee shop. I just don’t do well with hot beverages…I can’t even drink hot cocoa..its more like warm cocoa for me. My husband however loves his coffee. He doesn’t make it at home often though because he’s usually running out the door and doesn’t want to mess with it.
We’ve had a few Ninja products in our kitchen that we love, so when I heard they were coming out with a Coffee Bar I just had to check it out! Ninja is transforming the way we brew coffee with the Ninja Coffee Bar. Ninja completely reinvented traditional drip coffee makers by designing a machine to unlock coffee’s full flavor potential and provide smooth, rich and well-balanced coffee in the size and style that you want. We both like that you can choose just a cup, a travel mug, a half or whole carafe, & a variety of brew styles.
Choose from:
Classic or Rich Hot Coffee – Our Classic Brew delivers smooth rich, balanced flavor from your favorite coffee. Want to take it up a notch? Rich Brew is richer than Classic for a more intense flavor that really stands up to extra milk and flavorings.
Refreshing Over Ice Brew – Over Ice Brew dials up the richness even further by increasing the coffee concentration to compensate for melting ice, so it won’t taste watered down. Refreshing, huh?
Specialty Brew – Specialty Brew creates our highest concentration of coffee. It’s a coffee extract that, like espresso, you can use to create coffeehouse-style hot and cold layered beverages—right in your own home. You’ll impress even yourself!
The Ninja Coffee Bar is simple for everyday consumer use…no barista needed! It’s Thermal Flavor Extraction technology uses automated controls for Temperature Calibration, Pre-Infusion, and Even Coffee Saturation which unlocks your coffee’s full flavor potential with every brew! The Auto-iQ One Touch Intelligence lets you select the size of your cup, your brew type, and then the Ninja Coffee Bar­­ automatically adjusts for the correct amount of water use.
Features of the Ninja Coffee Bar include:
Easy-Fill Brew Basket – Slide out to quickly and easily fill with your favorite coffee grounds or fully remove for effortless cleaning.
Removable Water Reservoir with Auto-Metering – No need to measure or constantly refill.
Drip Stop – Stops the flow of coffee from the brew basket, allowing you to pour a cup mid-brew.
Multi-Serve Cup Platform – Easily pulls down so you can brew directly into your favorite mug or cup.
Programmable Delay Brew – Pre-set to brew automatically up to 24 hours in advance in any size.
Intelligent Clean Cycle Indicator – Alerts you when your brewer senses that it needs to be cleaned.
Ninja Easy Frother™ – Transform milk into rich creamy foam for your favorite indulgent specialty beverage.
Various models:
Glass Carafe – 43 oz. glass carafe with no drip ergonomics; included with Precise Temp Warming Plate.
Stainless Carafe – Double Wall Vacuum Insulated Stainless Steel Carafe keeps your coffee hot for hours, ideal for entertaining; not including Intelligent Warming Plate.
The box also contained a recipe book with 100 tempting coffeehouse-style recipes. We tried Rich, Classic & Cold brews so far…we both love! He’s set the timer for the travel mug so he can just grab and go. I love the option to cold brew! I don’t get to go to the coffee house often, so to be able to have a cold cup whenever I crave has been nice. The only thing I haven’t tried is the specialty…This Marshmallow Mint Latte is on my Holiday to-try list!
Marshmallow Mint Latte
Disclosure of Material Connection: I received one or more of the products or services mentioned above for free in the hope that I would mention it on my blog. Regardless, I only recommend products or services I use personally and believe will be good for my readers. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s 16 CFR, Part 255: “Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising.”
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