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My Big Muscle Builders at Kidville | Family

29 Sunday Apr 2012

Posted by Stefanie Van Aken (RSMLVTravel) in Fun

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Give-Away, Kidville, summer camp

My boys love to play. They love to play with each other, they love to play by themselves and they especially love to play with their older siblings. Being twins, though, they never really leave the house much to play with other kids. Since they have the built-in play date thing going on, I’m pretty comfortable to let them run around in the safe confines of their own home where I can regulate the occassional sibling rivalry accompanied by hitting, biting, pinching and pulling hair.

Kidville Las Vegas

When Melissa Weiner, the Mayor of Kidville, invited the VegasBloggers to explore the different classes that will be available during their summer camp, I was weary, but willing. One mommy-friend of mine mentioned that her 18-month old was already coloring. My BFF’s daughter in LA was taking art classes at 18 months, painting canvases that mirrored a novice Picasso. When I hand my boys a crayon, they eat it. And, finger paint? Forget about it! Pretty sure they would paint each other first…I can just see them now laughing and falling over at how funny it is to paint each other red, blue and green. I figured it might just be time to start socializing them a little bit and exposing them to other playmates.

Kidville Tivolli Village Las Vegas

Yes, I made the haul all the way over to Summerlin, to the beautiful Tivoli Village. I really didn’t mind because Tivoli Village alone is such a cool place with the potential of being the next Grove at Bev Hills.  And, if it meant that I could pop into one of my new favorite bakeries, Cafe Leone, for a mocha and a chocolat au pain, then I was in!

Kidville itself is an impressive facility with a mini-salon and boutique just for little tykes. The parking is also convenient as you can park underground and take the elevator up to the first floor, though you cannot bring strollers in the elevator once inside Kidville for fire hazard reasons. If you have multiples, or just bringing a bunch of kids with you, keep this in mind so you are prepared to schelp everyone up the flight of stairs to the level where the gym rooms are. This is actually OK because the staff is super friendly and very helpful and will make sure you are supported in getting your brood where they need to be.

Kidville offers a summer camp program for the younger tykes, ages 6 months to 6 years. I had the opportunity to check out the Big Muscle Builders class for ages 18-24 months. From the minute the boys walked into the room, they were immediately engaged. As usual, I thought I could take pictures, take notes and fully engage with the twinners during the class. As usual, I was wrong. Thank goodness for the very attentive staff, one in which my little guy took an instant liking to. He wouldn’t let her play or pay attention to any other kid in the room. And, she was awesome with him. (I seriously wanted to take her home!)

They played music, sang songs, walked a balance beam, jumped on a trampoline and into a bunch of foam blocks. My boys even learned how to climb up and go down a slide all on their own. There were swings, and big bouncy balls, and of course, BUBBLES!

The boys had such a great time, they were sad to leave their new friends. I personally loved how the staff was willing to jump in and help, seeing that I was on my own with two 18-month old boys. I also really liked how clean, organized and fun the rooms appear. Everything was structured, everyone was on the same page, and all the equipment was like new. Mayor Melissa runs a really great program and facility, and anyone who has ever been to Kidville agrees whole heartedly. They love bringing their kids there just because of her (and the award-winning classes, of course!).

Because Mayor Melissa is so awesome, she has offered to provide each Vegas Blogger who is writing about Camp Kidville, the opportunity to win a $25 gift card to be used towards either classes, merchandise or salon service. Even better! If you don’t win the prize, it’s cool…she is also giving 5 FREE play spaces (a $50 value) when you sign up for a Summer Camp session or Semester of classes by July 1st. Make sure to tell her Vegas Bloggers sent you!

If you are looking for a place to keep the kiddos engaged this summer, check out the summer camp program at Kidville. Remember, the 3 and up classes are drop off/pick up…think of what you can do by yourself with all that TIME! Both you and the kids will be happy campers, thanks to Kidville!

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Cox Digital Phone Service and Mobile Connect App | Part 2

27 Monday Feb 2012

Posted by Stefanie Van Aken (RSMLVTravel) in Archive It

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Cox Communication, Digital Phone Service, Give-Away, Las Vegas

After a few days of utilizing my Cox Digital Phone Service through the Mobile Connect App, life seems to be a little less hectic.  Even though my answering machine still blinks uncontrollably from the calls I’ve missed, I have found myself  checking the call log on my Cox Mobile Connect App to see who had called me, and if it happened to be my parents, then I could call back right away.  Even better is when I am away from home, I can check in to see what calls I have missed.  I can also see the calls that have gone out, so if my twins call their buddy in China, I know to expect a hefty long distance bill that month.

Another really great use of the Mobile Connect App is the Call Log.  There is a More Options selection which allows you to decide what to do with the incoming and outgoing calls being filtered into your phone from your land line number.  How cool is this?  You can select one of the numbers from your Call Log then either Call Back, Send Text Message, Create New Contact, or Save to Existing Contact right on your iPhone or Android.  Love that!

The one feature that is not yet available in the Las Vegas area is the Voicemail to Text, which will be ah-may-zing! I cannot wait for that!  No more overflowing voice messages that are too cumbersome to go through at that point.  I anxiously await the arrival of that feature!

My parents have enjoyed the Mobile Connect App as well.  They have found it a great tool since my grandmother calls often and she won’t leave a message on the answering machine.  This way, if my mom is out and about, and can’t get in touch with my grandmother, she at least knows if and when she tried to call.  Of course, my father, the techie, is also looking forward to the Voicemail to Text feature to become available in Las Vegas.  Additionally, my mother is about to have a knee replacement, and lives in a rather large home, which makes the TV Caller ID feature a winner in their house!

There are some other really cool features offered with the Cox Digital Phone Service, like enhanced 911 which sends an actual GPS location of where the phone call took place.  There is still time to take advantage of the special Cox Digital Phone Service monthly rate of $9.99.  You have until March 15th to get signed up with this great price, and better yet, you get to keep your current  phone number!

Because Cox Communications is such a cool company, they also want to give you the chance to win a Motorola DECT 6.0 Enhanced Corded Base Phone with Cordless Handset and Digital Answering System and one Cox Digeez Doll.  All you have to do is follow Cox on Twitter, and leave a comment about what feature you’re most excited about, in the comments section below!

Motorola DECT 6.0 Enhanced Corded Base Phone

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Las Vegas | Kidville at Tivoli Village Give Away

17 Tuesday Jan 2012

Posted by Stefanie Van Aken (RSMLVTravel) in Archive It

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Family Events in Las Vegas, Give-Away, Kidville, Las Vegas, Reviews/Giveaways, Tivoli Village, vegas

Attention! Attention! The Rockin’ Railroad is about to depart for another session at Kidville in Tivoli Village!  Get a chance to win an entire semester’s worth of classes for your tyke (ages newborn – 5 years) here at RockStarMomLV.

Kidville has generously offered to let me give-away an entire semester of classes for their Rockin’ Railroad valued at $375!  So, hurry up and enter now!  The give-away ends midnight, Wednesday, January 25th.

I, personally, have not attended one of the amazing classes at Kidville, but I’ve heard only great things about it.  In case you haven’t been either, here is some info on the Rockin’ Railroad:

Kidville Rockin Railroad

About Rockin’ Railroad

All aboard!  Named ‘Best of’ by New York Magazine and given a five star “extraordinary” customer rating by the lilaguide: the word-of-mouth survival guide for new parents, Kidville has launched a NEW interactive music program! Join us for an exciting new musical adventure where you and your child become passengers on the Rockin’ Railroad!

Each week the Rockin’ Railroad band takes you on a journey through tempo, rhythm, word recognition, and sound identification, exploring different instruments and musical genres and meeting special puppet friends along the way.

Have our rockin’ crew perform at your child’s next birthday party. We now offer a music-driven Rockin’ Railroad performance to go with our other amazing all-inclusive party options. Led by a conductor and co-conductor, the live band will rock the house with a set list created especially for the birthday child.

The train’s about to leave…so have your tickets out please!

Learn more at www.Kidville.com

This give-away is open only to local Southern Nevada residents ages 18+. You must show Nevada ID or proof of residency if you are selected as the winner.  Not to worry…Kidville has several locations throughout the US including California, Texas, New York and Florida.  Check the Kidville website for more locations.

I have not been compensated in any way to promote the Rockin’ Railroad Give-Away through Kidville.

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