5/27/15
Showcase Dance Summer 2015
Guest Post Review: Geek Fuel
Hi everyone! This week we are reviewing two boxes for you to check out. Both of these are geared more toward tweens and teens. We have Geek Fuel up first and then we will have iBBeautiful. We hope that between these two subs we have your tween/teen boys and girls covered. Up first - Geek Fuel!
Geek Fuel is a geek and gamer box that is relatively new that is geared toward 9-14 year olds. Their first box came out in December and they've become very popular, very quickly.
Cost
A monthly sub is $17.90, $16.90 per month for a 3 month subscription, $15.90 per month for a 6 month subscription and $13.90 per month for a yearly subscription.
Shipping
Geek Fuel ships to the US ($6.00 shipping fee), Canada, and other countries.
What do you get?
Every box will have a t-shirt, toy/collectible, game download and more. Geek Fuel kindly sent us this box for review purposes.
Geek Fuel is a geek and gamer box that is relatively new that is geared toward 9-14 year olds. Their first box came out in December and they've become very popular, very quickly.
Cost
A monthly sub is $17.90, $16.90 per month for a 3 month subscription, $15.90 per month for a 6 month subscription and $13.90 per month for a yearly subscription.
Shipping
Geek Fuel ships to the US ($6.00 shipping fee), Canada, and other countries.
What do you get?
Every box will have a t-shirt, toy/collectible, game download and more. Geek Fuel kindly sent us this box for review purposes.
A t-shirt is included in every box. This is a very high quality t-shirt. It appears to be an exclusive for Geek Fuel and is a fun print. This shirt is a mash-up of Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles and The Avengers which has the turtles as Iron Man, Hawk, Thor and Captain America while April is Black Widow.
There were some Jelly Belly beans and two boxes of candy sticks included. We're not sure if there is candy in every box, but a treat is always a welcome addition! The jelly beans were delicious and the candy sticks remind us of the candy cigarettes we used to have when we were younger (which would be *SOOOO* not politically correct these days, so now we have "sticks"). The Scribblenauts Unmasked Mystery Box character is adorable and we received Green Arrow who is a super hot hero right now. He is listed as ?/18 so he may be a rare one!
Breakstuff Club Coffee Mug - This is a very nice quality mug and we've run it through our dishwasher several times and there is no color or graphic loss. This also appears to be exclusive to Geek Fuel and is great for younger or older fans (remember Breakfast Club parents?) Avengers characters are represented by school lockers and the mash-up includes Loki (as the Princess), Incredible Hulk (as the Basket Case), Iron Man (as the Brain), Captain American (as the Athlete) and Spiderman (as the Criminal).
Also included: a Kingdom Wars Battles downloadable game code and sticker sheet. The game download is worth $20. Very cool that a game download is included in every box - this pays for the price of the box in itself. No other gamer boxes do this that we're aware of.
Also included: a Kingdom Wars Battles downloadable game code and sticker sheet. The game download is worth $20. Very cool that a game download is included in every box - this pays for the price of the box in itself. No other gamer boxes do this that we're aware of.
The Geek Guide is included in every box and tells about the curation of the box. Plus you get a retro video game magazine which has great articles for geeks and gamers alike.
BOTTOM LINE: There are so many exclusive and neat items in the Geek Fuel subscription. We love that there is a t-shirt and downloadable game code in every box - those two items push the value for each box well beyond twice what you pay for it. The collectible figure is super cool! There is great value for your money here if you have a tween/teen who is into gamer/geek items! Or maybe even a grown-up who is :)
BOTTOM LINE: There are so many exclusive and neat items in the Geek Fuel subscription. We love that there is a t-shirt and downloadable game code in every box - those two items push the value for each box well beyond twice what you pay for it. The collectible figure is super cool! There is great value for your money here if you have a tween/teen who is into gamer/geek items! Or maybe even a grown-up who is :)
Author Bio: Rhubarb has lived in Prince William County for almost 16 years and is the mom to three wonderful young men. She is a sometime author and is active in her church. To relax she enjoys finding seashells on the beach and snorkeling for them in the ocean. Her new website and blog Rhubarb&Blackberry: Musings of a Landlocked Mermaid is a work in progress and is more fun than she could have imagined. Her current obsession is subscription boxes (beauty, food, home & lifestyle) and she hopes to launch her own branded items sometime this year.
5/26/15
Newsies at the National!
I am so excited that Newsies is coming to the National Theatre in DC! (June 9-21!)
This could be because when I was in High School, Newsies indicated that we had a substitute teacher in Choir, and I was going to be able to start on my 4-6 hours of homework a little early.
It could also be because now is the time to seize the day. Your choice.
They delivered the papers, until they made the headlines…Direct from Broadway comes NEWSIES, the smash-hit, crowd-pleasing new musical from Disney. Winner of the 2012 Tony Awards® for Best Score and Best Choreography, NEWSIES has audiences and critics alike calling it “A MUSICAL WORTH SINGING ABOUT!” (The New York Times). Filled with one heart-pounding number after another, it’s a high-energy explosion of song and dance you just don’t want to miss.
Based on true events, NEWSIES tells the captivating story of a band of underdogs who become unlikely heroes when they stand up to the most powerful men in New York. It’s a rousing tale about fighting for what’s right…and staying true to who you are.
NEWSIES was brought to the stage by an award-winning creative team. It features a score by Alan Menken (Beauty and the Beast) and Jack Feldman (The Lion King II: Simba’s Pride) and a book by Harvey Fierstein (La Cage Aux Folles), with choreography by Christopher Gattelli (South Pacific) and direction by Jeff Calhoun (Big River).
Whether you think it's a Fine Life, or you'd like to be King of New York- Newsies is a great musical with a fantastic message!
Want to go? I've got a pair of tickets to give away to the June 10th show! Visit my facebook page for details on how to win!
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As with all of our giveaways, prize is provided by the sponsoring organization, and our giveaway rules apply.
5/25/15
Stonebridge Kids Series 2015
Stonebridge Potomac Town Center
14900 Potomac Town Pl, Woodbridge, VA 22191
CHILDREN’S ENTERTAINMENT
Wednesday Morning at 10 am for Free Children’s entertainment under the big screen from June 3rd through September 23rd Schedule:
June 3rd Mr. Knick Knack
June 10th Tony M
June 17th Kid Singer Jim
June 24th Rocknoceros
July 1st Mr. Knick Knack
July 8th The Bubbas
July 15th Kid Singer Jim
July 22nd Rocknoceros
July 29th Tony M
August 5th Mr. Knick Knack
August 12th Tony M
August 19th Kid Singer Jim
August 26th Rocknoceros
September 2nd Mr. Knick Knack
September 9th Tony M
September 16th Kid Singer Jim
September 23rd Rocknoceros
June 10th Tony M
June 17th Kid Singer Jim
June 24th Rocknoceros
July 1st Mr. Knick Knack
July 8th The Bubbas
July 15th Kid Singer Jim
July 22nd Rocknoceros
July 29th Tony M
August 5th Mr. Knick Knack
August 12th Tony M
August 19th Kid Singer Jim
August 26th Rocknoceros
September 2nd Mr. Knick Knack
September 9th Tony M
September 16th Kid Singer Jim
September 23rd Rocknoceros
5/23/15
Stage Door Dance Studio Summer Diva Camp!
Dates/times: July 6-10, 9am-12pm
City: Manassas
Cost: $150/week
Ages: 4 to 12
Website: http://stagedoordancestudio.com
Two sentence description: Enjoy classes in jazz, hip hop, cheer, modeling, ballet and more with this fun, active camp!
5/21/15
Conversations off the Couch: June 6th Winery at La Grange
Group Therapy Associates is offering a "Conversations off the Couch" program at the Winery at La Grange- which sounds pretty fantastic to me!
The couples class will feature the topic of communication with local experts facilitating, ready to answer your questions and give advice, in a social setting rather than a clinic, while enjoying the company of great people who share your interests and struggles!
Tickets for two people are $165 total, which includes a catered lunch, wine and sangria tastings, a signed book, an expert panel discussion, and an open Q&A. If you're going to go out, you may as well help your relationship while you're having fun!!
Click HERE to register! But hurry! Tickets are only available until MAY 26th!!
Win Some Great Stuff!
The Christ Chapel Academy Spring 2015 Silent Auction is now open for bids! The auction ends May 25th, 2015.
All proceeds will go towards expanding Christ Chapel Academy's Fine
Arts Department. We have hand selected baskets, bundles, and items that
will provide the winners with priceless experiences and unforgettable
memories. So, tell your friends, family, and community!
Register to bid here: https://goo.gl/RxbWmb
Items of note:
Laser Quest Birthday Party: Bid here- https://www.biddingforgood.
5-week session & registration at Youth Sports Gymnastics: Bid here- https://www.biddingforgood.
-Escape Salon and Day Spa Gift Card: Bid here- https://www.biddingforgood.
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