What is Going down in the Smith's Home

Hello everyone..

I thought I would update everyone.  Currently I am going through constant test after test to see what is going on.  First they thought I had MS and then the MRI says no.  Then they thought I had parkinson's.. That is not a no yet it is still up in the air with my Tremors.  All I know is that my body feels like it is being ran over, over and over again.  I get tons of muscle spasms especially in my back.  It is crazy how hard it is even to move lately.

Timmy is doing great.  He is really into gaming now and most of the time you barely notice he has Autism.  Except when you want him to leave the home with you and he constantly saying he wants to go home.   He is starting a gaming channel with my help so check for him soon.   I still wish they would of approved him for make a wish..A late family friend / his adopted grandfather turned him in for it due to his Autism but for some reason that does not count.  We are too poor and it is a shame.  He begs daily to go to Disney World just once.

Homeschooling is going... We are so low income because we are all disabled and I do not get a check due to my husbands and sons check is supposedly too much .  Funny too much does not even get us enough food from month to month. 

Every time we get an electronic it gets broken.  It is sad because I broke my phone so now I can not do my reviews on it.  I really need a camera.  I really need that phone because we do not have a car since we can not afford one.  We have to walk to places which is very hard on my son since he is flat footed and his feet are to flexible and it hurts his legs terribly to walk.

Currently on the home.. Well lets say I learned I can do things myself.  I fixed the family laptop used by my son.  The screen broke and I did it myself.  It was so fun to learn how.  Now I am fixing other electronics and possibly some day building my own.  I am working on fixing up our bathroom.  It is horrible.  The tiles are falling off the wall in the bathroom and I can not get new ones to replace the broken ones since they are plastic.  The sink is falling apart and so is just about every room.  My husband can not do the cleaning or fixing due to some mental disabilities so everything falls on my shoulders.

I still have depression but it is bearable.   As you can tell my anxiety is high right now due to my husbands high anxiety and all I have to catch up on.

Hopefully I will be starting my veggie garden real soon and make that swing bench I have been dying to do.  My art and painting has been on hold due to having my hands full. My writing has been on a permanent halt.

I am going to be doing a survival kit special including weeds that are really herbs in your own yard segment.  Not to mention a lots of homemade recipes for food/shampoo/and lots more.  So be on the lookout.

Oh, yeah and I will be doing a family fun and vacations spots thing for Omaha too so if any companies are interested on me adding them just let me know.  Family fun and Family fun on a budget.

So from all 6 of the Smiths .. Goodnight Sweet dreams and hope to hear from you soon.  (yes I included the fur babies.)


 So you can see why I have been so busy and not posting a whole lot other than reviews.......

Love Yall and thank you for stopping by and checking us out.  :)

Sesame Street Is Coming to Omaha Again! Let's Dance!

Sesame Street Live
“Let’s Dance!”

Omaha, NE; CenturyLink Center

Friday, January 2 – Sunday, January 4

 (Please include above information in all mentions)

Hosted by two live performers, Sesame Street Live “Let’s Dance!”

offers an up-close, interactive experience that includes dance parties.

Elmo uses his imagination to ‘Do the Robot,’ Cookie teaches all ‘feets’ to

dance, and Ernie shares the fun of dance with the Sesame Street favorite

“Shake Your Head One Time.” Favorite friends join the audience on the

floor – dancing with fans, not just for them. It’s Sesame Street Live like

you’ve never experienced it before!

• Sesame Street Live is a larger-than-life, musical touring stage

production featuring Big Bird, Elmo, Cookie Monster, Bert and

Ernie...and more. Each performance is 90 minutes of singing,

dancing and audience participation, including a 15-minute

intermission. The perfect length for very young children!

$3 OFF EACH TICKET!

Sesame Street Live “Let’s Dance” is playing at CenturyLink Center Omaha, January 2 –4!

Use the passcode ERNIE at Ticketmaster.com to receive the special offer. 

(Offer excludes Gold Circle & Sunny Seats. Not valid on meet & greet upsell, opening night, or kids’ matinee. Not valid on previously purchased tickets.  Cannot be combined with any other offer.

• Six (6) delightful performances! Tickets on-sale November 10 at the

CenturyLink box office and all Ticketmaster locations.

• To charge by phone, call 800-745-3000.

Ticket information

• Ticket prices: $15, $20, $33 (Gold Circle) & $58 (Sunny Seats).

• Opening Night Friday, January 2, 6:30 PM —All seats $12 (excluding

Gold Circle and Sunny Seats).
• Group savings available. Groups 10+ call 402-599-6818.

• Get the ultimate fan experience with Sunny Seats!

The Sunny Seats Package includes a VIP Seat and a pre-show Meet

& Greet photo opportunity with two Sesame Street Live friends.

• Additional fees/surcharges may apply.

Performance Schedule

Friday, January 2: 10:30 AM & 6:30 PM

Saturday, January 3: 10:30 AM & 2:00 PM

Sunday, January 4: 1:00 PM & 4:30 PM

Thank you and enjoy the show!

AlternaVites Kids Review

My thoughts:  My son loves these! He takes them and ask for more so I have to limit him.  They taste like a pixie sticks candy and are very easy to take. They are easy to take Crystals that melt instantly in your mouth.  They come in two great flavors Strawberry and Raspberry.  These are amazing because my son takes pills but he does not like too.  He also use to have a choking problem so I am very scared about what I give him.  These make it real simple to make sure your kids are getting the right vitamins without the stress of pills.  Gummies get stuck on there teeth and can make your teeth have cavities if not brushed well right afterwards where this goes straight on the tongue.  Me are huge fans and my son highly recommends these. 

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I wanted to let my Omaha readers know that a new Kid vitamin is going to be on sale in Omaha.  Akin's in Omaha is going to carry alternaVites!  Join the mailing list here http://www.alternavites.com/.

Address: 8409 W Center Rd, Omaha, NE 68124

Phone:(402) 397-5488

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From company:

alternaVites Kids® contains 17 essential vitamins and minerals specially formulated for children ages 4 and up.   Designed with both you and your children in mind, alternaVites Kids is remarkable not only for what it does contain, but also for what it doesn’t.

alternaVites Kids:

• Melts in your mouth
• Comes in 2 awesome flavors – strawberry bubblegum & raspberry cotton candy
• One packet per day
• Has 0 grams of sugar
• Free of aspartame and high fructose corn syrup
• Contains no artificial sweeteners, colors, flavors or preservatives
• Has no animal products or by-products
• Does not contain egg, milk, peanut, tree nuts, wheat, soy, fish or shellfish*
• Certified kosher pareve

alternaVites Kids’ crystal powder makes it one of the most versatile vitamin products on the market.  Specially designed to fit easily into the way your family lives today, alternaVites Kids can be taken in so many ways.  Our favorite way is to simply sprinkle alternaVites Kids slowly onto the tongue, where it melts quickly.  However, you can also mix it into yogurts, puddings or smoothies, sprinkle it on top of fruit, lick it off a spoon – or be creative! The options are endless.
What’s more? You can rest assured you’re giving your children a high quality, potent multi loaded with the nutrients they need and without the additives they don’t.  Now there are no more reasons to give your children chalky chewables or gummies that are high in sugar, low in nutrients and can stick to their teeth.  Now there are no more excuses not to take vitamins with alternaVites Kids!

*However, we encourage all parents of children with food allergies or sensitivities to consult with their child’s doctor/pediatrician before use.

MADE IN USA.

Other Ingredients: Mannitol, Xylitol, Mono-and Diglycerides, Natural Flavors, Crospovidone, Contains 2% or less of Maltodextrin, Malic Acid, Stearic Acid.

* TRAACS is a registered trademark of Albion Laboratories, Inc.

Papio Fun Park Review

Are you looking for family fun in Omaha?  I know I always am looking for something to do with the kids.

Nestled in Papillion, is a little place we had to try.  What do they have?  Go Karts, Water Wars, Lazer Tag, Miniature Golf the USA, Batting Cages, Arcade, and (Trampoline fun) Jumpshot, and Spaceball.  All that equals to hours of family fun.  Most of it you can get unlimited by purchasing wrist bands that are on sale for $12 right now.  They are having a great BOGO free deal here. 

Last week we ventured out for some fun.  We decided Papio why? My son and nephew can not get enough of the place.  My nephew favorite thing is the Miniature Golf, My sons favorite things are the Go Karts and Lazer Tag. We always start with Golf.

The Golf course is very cute and it is challenging.  My nephew is very competitive and likes to win.  What excites them the most about it? I think it is the fact if we get a hole in one you get a free tootsie roll.  We usually play around 4 rounds of golf until we have to leave.  Timmy (my son) tends to not like the golf as much but loves the Lazer Tag.







Lazer Tag is a fun fast competitive area where your in the dark maze and you try scoring the most points on the other team.  I volunteered to go with the kids but they wanted Adults vs Kids.  They should of picked me.  I am really good at this game.  We ran around for 10 mins zapping each other.  The best part? Hearing the kids giggles are they ran from us.   Of course my team won but that was not important.  We had fun and that is important.  Next? My sons other favorite thing!  Go Kartz

Go Kartz is amazing! The course is huge and fun!  The only thing is my son is afraid to let anyone pass him because he has been bumped quite a bit. Other than that is a extremely fun and fast!  The kids get longer on the track than I think any other Go Carts I have ever seen.  So then, What next?  The kids played Spaceball.

Spaceball is a fun trampoline area where two kids are sectioned off and battle for points.  The kids love jumping on the trampolines and do not even keep score.  It's so cute I wanted to join.

The arcade of course is separate from the bands but it is lots of fun.  Earn tickets for toys or other fun prizes.  The games are average priced and adds even more fun to the place.  We love the pool tables in the arcade. They are so much fun.

Another fast paced fun area is the Batting Cages.  This too is separate from the bands but does not cost much.  You pay by minutes.    They have several batting cage rooms and the kids love it.

Food and drink.  Yes, they have that too.  I love the little drink containers you can buy and bring back every time for unlimited pop refills.  They have a good variety of foods to satisfy your and your kids hunger.

Lastly, I really would like to thank Papio Fun Park and USFamilyguide for providing us with this fun filled day!  Thank you!

Want to check it out? Click Here!



~~ I received tickets in exchange for an honest review.  I am in no way motivated to be positive and receive no monetary compensation.

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Creation Station in Omaha Review

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Nestled in a small shopping area is a wonderful and fun little place called Creation Station.  It is a family owned operation that allows children and adults to explore their creativity.   They are wonderfully priced and very affordable compared to other Pottery painting places in or around the Omaha area.


  Looking for fun?  I Highly recommend them!

Painting prices are $5 for kids and $8 for Adults.  Includes:  "Includes paints, supplies, as much time as you need in the studio and firing!"

Then you pick your piece and one lovely thing I think is great is they ask the parent to make sure the price is ok.  That is really great because my boys where aiming for big pieces not in my budget.  The smaller pieces make it where I can visit multiple times a year and let the boys get carried away by Creativity.

Me and My family went to try out this place that I found in a google search engine.  The wonderful owner of the shop agreed to a free session in exchange for an honest review.  First off you walk in and they let you pick out your pottery piece and find a seat.  They also have private rooms in case you are in need of personal space or quiet time.  (My son is Autistic and is on the Asperger's side so this is really great.)  The kids picked out the pottery pieces and went to our private room.  Then the staff comes in and ask the children what colors they would like.  Yes, They wait on you and your kids.  (My nephew loved the comfy soft seats.)  The kids can choose as many colors as they can think off.  The kids were nothing but smiles after that.  They where painting and enjoying themselves.  (Most know that I was almost a Early Childhood Educator.  I took the schooling just never finished. )  I know there is nothing like a child getting to use their creative side.

The pieces are amazingly priced I saw ones as cheap as $7 and the perfect sized ones for my kids where around the $9-$11 price range for tot and kids pottery.

I want to thank the wonderful family and Staff because the kids can not wait to return and do it again.  The Staff was amazing.  Timmy loved being waited on.  They check on you frequently to see how everything is and to see if you have questions or need new paint.  One thing I also loved was they do things with  special needs kids and are doing future things with Autistic Children and other groups.  They made it that much better of an experience.

Now we wait for pick up which is a much shorter time compared to other studios.  They take about a week and to me that is perfect!  The kids are dying to know what their finished project looks like.  I will have final pictures posted as soon as we get them!

Looking for amazing family time and being creative at the same time?  I highly recommend Creation Station located at: 

"LOCATED AT 84TH AND GILES IN BRENTWOOD VILLAGE
8037 So. 83rd Ave. LaVista,NE 68128
Phone~402.502.9080"


About: (quoted from site)
" Creation Station opened in December of 2010.  We are a paint your own pottery studio!  Designed to create an atmosphere of fun while building relationships!  Fun for all ages!
Pick your piece,from our selection of bisque!
Pick your paint, everyone has their own colors!
Prepare to create a beautiful heirloom and memory!
We offer discounts on all parties of 8 or more.
PARTIES FOR ALL OCCASIONS! Birthdays, Bridal showers, Baby showers, or office parties.
Studio fees 18yrs and older $8
                   17yrs and younger $5
Includes paints, supplies, as much time as you need in the studio and firing!
Bisque for any budget $5-$50 plus tax"

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 ~~ I received a session for my Nephew and Son and two cute objects free in exchange for an honest review.  No monetary compensation was received for this review.



Disclaimer~The above are my honest opinions and where in no way persuaded.  I would rather not post then post a lie.  So if I do not post it. I had a problem with it. If I post it then it was truly amazing.

Aksarben Cinema Review

 

I am so excited I have to start out with this.  I have not had so much fun with the family in some time!  We loved it. 

Aksarben Cinema is nestled in Midtown Omaha on (Aksarben Cinema 2110 S. 67th St Omaha, NE 68106) in one of the newest and cutest shopping areas.  (just off Center!) The have tons of great food and even pop refills out of the new style Coca Cola fill it yourself pop machines. The have everything you can think of inside from very large spacious Theaters to a Bar and Cafe.  Almost no lines for me today waiting for to order food. Instead it was me deciding what to get everyone!

We got our food at the Cafe inside from Delicious Nachos to Pretzel bun Cheeseburgers.  We could not believe the selection.  I of course got coffee to warm me up since I am seeing Frozen. lol.  Sorry at my poor attempt at comedy.  They have a really amazing selection of food in the Cafe or Concession stands that you can take right in to the Theater to eat!

The Theater seats are amazing you can ling back and sorta rock in them if needed. I had to test this out. Oh, boy I know I am a big kid. :) The seats are set up like stadium seats so you can easily see over anyone one in front of you.  The difference is these are very comfortable and made me feel right at home to relax and enjoy the show!

The movie we decided on was Disney's new Frozen! I have seen many trailers on this but It did not do it justice.  This show was so good and funny.  The silly kind of kid funny that made me feel good and young . I laughed like I haven't in a very long time.  Love this film.

The bar was huge! I had to check it out even though we did not drink at it.  I loved it.  Adorable lounge that I will have to try soon.

This was a magical night in short thanks to Aksarben Cinema that gave me Tickets and Great food!   

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Disney Live! coming to Omaha Civic Auditorium

Join Mickey, Minnie, Donald and Goofy as they take audiences on a captivating journey and magically bring to life three timeless fairy tale adventures. Discover Snow White as she searches for her one true love; Cinderella getting ready for her magical night at the ball; and Belle, from Beauty and the Beast, as she finds happiness in the most unusual place. Anchored amidst a transforming set, captivating choreography, innovative lighting and breathtaking costumes, this authentically-woven tale of “happily-ever-after” is a heart-warming Disney experience for the entire family.

Disney Live! presents Three Classic Fairy Tales is coming to Omaha on November 23rd at the Omaha Civic Auditorium. My Readers can Save $5 off per ticket. Use offer code: MOMS  Get Your tickets Today!

Redeem at Ticketmaster.com, Ticketmaster Retail Locations, CenturyLink Center Box Office or call 1-800-745-3000.

Excludes Gold Circle VIP seats. No double discounts. Offer subject to ticket availability. Tickets subject to handling, facility and convenience charges.