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A Whole New Way to Experience Santa! – Santa HQ Queens Center Mall

My family and I were invited to an exclusive preview of Santa HQ in exchange for my honest review. All opinions expressed are my own. 

If you know me, you know I LOVE Christmas. I count down the days until next Christmas starting December 26th, its that real. I love everything about the holiday and when I had RJ I couldn’t wait until he was old enough to take pictures with Santa. 

HGTV has REALLY stepped up the Santa experience and made the dreaded wait in the mall line worth it! Santa HQ takes you through an interactive experience which allows kids to be scanned at the Naughty or Nice O’Meter, check out Santa’s world through special tablets and even download the Elf Ray Vision app to get a sneak peak at what Santa’s elves are working on in 3D in designated areas throughout Santa HQ. 

IMG_2401 from Tanay Howard on Vimeo.

The whole experience is truly amazing and we’ve been 2 years in a row now because kids are so hands on and the experience is WORTH IT! Check out some additional pictures below. 

Santa HQ is open from November 10 through December 24 and is located on Level 2, Center Court. For hours, to make reservations, or how you can have breakfast with Santa check out all the information here. 

IMG_2396 from Tanay Howard on Vimeo.

Are you taking pictures with Santa this year? Have you been to Santa HQ? As always, love your thoughts down below in the comments! xoxo

November 21, 2017 By
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NYC Toy Shoppers Rejoice! Your Two Favorite Toy Stores Returned to NYC for the Holidays

Holidays in NYC are iconic. I can remember watching Christmas movies from when I was much younger and seeing kids/families toy shopping and 9/10 it was in one of the BIG toy stores in NYC. I’m pretty sure New Yorkers everywhere were slightly heartbroken when FAO Schwarz, the most famous toys store in the world closed its doors in July of 2015 due to the cost of rental in the city. Shortly following, Toys R Us closed the doors of their Times Square location, another huge store that drew tourists in with its huge Ferris Wheel and 4000 square foot Barbie dollhouse. 

Alas, the silver lining….

Both iconic toy stores announced they would be having pop up shops for the holiday season. Shoppers have the opportunity to get the same Christmas magic feel of F.A.O. Schwarz in Bergdorf Goodman from now until December 31st. The pop up shop for Toys R Us is located at the corner of 42nd and Broadway in the famous Knickerbocker building! 

Get your holiday shopping on y’all! Holidays in NYC are like none other!  

Thoughts, comments, concerns? Leave them down below! xoxo

November 7, 2017 By
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HalloVeen! – Disney Junior is Coming to a Theatre Near You!

Image courtesy of Fathom Events

Image courtesy of Fathom Events

October 21st, 26th and 28th Disney Junior & Fathom Events are coming together to host an awesome Halloween party you’ll never forget. At select theaters, parents and kids are invited to a costume party, interactive games, and to see some of their favorite Disney Junior shows play out on the big screen including a brand new episode of Vampirina! 

This family friendly event is only 3 days and at select theaters only so hurry and purchase your tickets before they’re sold out! To find out more about HalloVeen, visit their page here. 

What do you have planned for Halloween? Will you be attending?

October 12, 2017 By
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21+?? You Definitely Need to Have Your Next Party at Bowlmor Chelsea Piers

I was invited to attend a Private Holiday Preview Party at Bowlmor @ Chelsea Piers as a guest. All opinions expressed as always, belong to me. =)

It is a rarity that I get out of the house without children so when Shaye invited me and Saisha to go with her to Bowlmor’s private preview party I probably got dressed like 2 weeks in advance. HAHA. Seriously, I was excited to have a girls night and get out minus chasing a toddler or awkward breastfeeding aerobics in public. I had SO much fun and I’m convinced everyone needs to host a party there AT LEAST once. I’m about to tell you why.

The food is SO GOOD. 

No seriously. If you know me you know I LOVE to eat and Bowlmor didn’t disappoint with the typical pizza and soda options. I think I messaged Saisha about the food the DAY BEFORE. They have a variety of different menu options and I was excited that the flyer said GOURMET food. You can choose from BBQ picnic style, ice cream and dessert bars, Italian food and soooo much more. Ever seen that Insider video of the Behemoth Burger??

Yup, thats at Bowlmor. 

You can do more than just bowl. 

Because I’m horrible at bowling. But they have laser tag, an arcade, a bar, I’m pretty sure I saw pool and my favorite was the gravity ropes course. I had ALL the liquid courage that night and even though I had a mini heart attack once I got up there it was A LOT of fun. Also, we lost our game of laser tag but everyone was in such a good mood we didn’t take the loss TOO hard. Well, Shaye kinda did HAHA.

Even though you’re playing like a kid, the atmosphere is definite adult vibes. 

They have private rooms with cute couches, multiple bars and an all around cozy and adult feel. It was way different than any bowling setting I’ve ever been in. I definitely was expecting the bright light and sticky floor experience that I remember having in one of my elementary school birthday parties. NOTHING like that. Seriously, laid back. And they play really good music. 

If you suck at bowling like I do, you’ll be having too much fun to even care. 

Seriously, the scores were sad. But I had so much fun eating and laughing that I didn’t even care. Everyone from the staff to the other guests were just there for a good time and the vibes were amazing all night. I definitely want to go back, maybe for a date night? 

Interested yet? Make sure you check out Shaye’s post over on ViciousQuipster if you need more convincing. You definitely need to plan your next party at Bowlmor and if you do make sure you use code SWEETGIFT17 to get a $20 gift card for each guest and free dessert for your entire party! Have you been to Bowlmor? Are you excited to go? Let me know what you think in the comments. xoxo

September 27, 2017 By
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