Author: Kristina

  • Deering Estate

    16701 SW 72 Ave., Miami FL 33157

    www.deeringestate.com

    The Estate features:

    • 444 acre environmental preserve
    • Canoe rides, butterfly hikes and nature guided tours
    • Tours of the historic houses
    • Classes and programs for adults and children

    Admission fees:
    Adults $10
    Children (4-14) $5

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  • Christmas Gift Ideas

    -Think of this as a gift for both you and your children.  The kids have a place to play and store their toys and with the dark wood finish and clean lines it isn’t an eyesore in the house. I love this kids play table!

    – For those more musically gifted children this is a great gift. You may want to make sure you have a special area where the noise doesn’t interrupt too many people though.

    – Going Green? This is eco-friendly artist easel is perfect for you then!

    -As a child I remember always making tents and forts with my brother. I can just imagine if we had one of these playhouse tents!

    – Lights, camera , action!

    -Your little guy can practice his put just like daddy.

    -My niece loves the Moxie Girlz dolls!


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  • December Events

    Aventura Mall – Holiday Kids Train Rides & Pictures with Santa
    Where: Aventura Mall
    When: November 1 – January 3, Center Court
    Rides are 1 ticket for $2.00, 4 tickets for $6.00 or 9 tickets for $12.00 and 15 tickets for $20.00.
    www.aventuramall.com

    Family Photos with Santa @ Dolphin Mall
    Where: Dolphin Mall
    When: Now through December 24th for family photos.
    Sunday – Thursday: 12 pm – 9 pm
    Friday & Saturday: 12 pm – 10 pm
    www.shopdolphinmall.com

    ArtKids at Art Basel Miami Beach
    Where: Miami Children’s Museum
    When: Thursday, December 3rd through Saturday, December 5th, 2009 @ 12:00 – 8:00pm & Sunday, December 6th @ 12:00 – 6:00pm
    For the sixth consecutive year, Miami Children’s Museum is proud to present ArtKids at Art Basel Miami Beach. From mixed media to building blocks beyond, a variety of art exploration stations will be available for budding young artists to create their own original works of art. Art Kids welcomes children ages 4 – 12 to stay in the room for up to 4 hours at a time; children younger than 4 may also visit with a caretaker. Art Kids is supervised and staffed by Miami Children’s Museum employees, volunteers, and selected artists. Advanced registration is highly recommended, as space is limited. Registration forms can be found at www.miamichildrensmuseum.org. Either sign up online or fax the form to 305-373-5431.

    Tree Lighting Ceremony
    Where: Deering Estate
    When: Friday, December 4, 2009 @ 7:00pm
    The Deering Estate kicks off their Holiday Season of Events with the 3rd annual Tree Lighting Ceremony in the Courtyard. Children can participate in the lighting of the tree in the historic Stone House Ballroom.
    Free with admission to the estate

    Fabulous First Friday
    Where: Miami Science Museum
    When: Friday, December 4, 2009 @ 7:00pm – Midnight
    Join us for an evening of laser lights, stars, and more.
    Stop by our NEW Members Only Lounge (from 6:30 to 8:30PM) for light refreshments and snacks!
    Free Planetarium Star Show (7:30pm) and rooftop observatory viewing (8:30pm – 10pm, weather permitting.)
    Later in the evening, check out Miami Science Museum’s Famous Laser Shows in the Planetarium.
    7:00pm: Kids of the Future laser Party
    9:00pm: The Doors
    10:00pm: Pink Floyd: Animals
    11:00pm: Radiohead
    Midnight: Pink Floyd: Best of the Wall
    Laser Show Admission: $4.00 children – $7.00 adults
    www.miamisci.org

    Family Fundays on Sundays at Fairchild
    Where: Fairchild Gardens
    When: Sunday, December 6,2009 @ 12:00pm – 400pm
    Chasing Tales Improv Troupe will perform at 12:30 p.m. and 2:30 p.m. in the Visitor Center Ballroom.
    Make a bird feeder and hang it from a tree in your yard. Birds need holiday treats too!
    There will be face painting for the kids!
    Take a holiday nature walk and learn about plants for the season, at 1:30 and 3:30.

    Christmas in the Garden – Holiday Craft Fair
    Where: The Kampong Garden
    When: Sunday, December 6, 2009 @ 9:30am – 3:3-pm
    Gifts Galore, Baked Goods, Produce, Cut Flowers, Music, Ono Grinds, Complimentary Mini-Massages, Shave Ice & Fun Activities for the Keiki

    Winterfest
    Where:Village Green Park
    When: Saturday, December 6, 2009 @ 4:00 pm – 7:30 pm
    Contact: Community Center Front Desk
    Phone: (305) 365-8900

    Story-time with Santa
    Where: Deering Estate
    When: Saturday December 12th & Saturday December 19th @ 10:00am – 12:00pm
    The Deering Estate welcomes guests of all ages for story time with Santa. Mr. Claus will be reading some classic holiday stories next to the enchanting Christmas Tree in the Stone House Ballroom. Children can have their picture professionally taken with Santa for an additional fee or parents can bring their own cameras and take their own photos for free.
    Free with admission to the estate

    Second Saturdays are FREE for Families
    Where:Miami Art Museum
    When: Saturday, December 12,2009 @ 1:00pm – 4:00pm
    On Be amazed by art interacting with the actual gallery area and come up with your own workshop piece which may incorporate your wall or floor at home.
    www.miamiartmuseum.org

    Annie Jr.
    Where: Miami Science Museum
    When: December 18-19 at 8pm and 19-20 at 2pm
    This Holiday season, the Miami Science Museum welcomes The Theatre Institute of South Florida as they present Annie Jr., based on the Tribune Media Service Comic Strip, “Little Orphan Annie”.Eleven-year-old Annie has been living in an orphanage her whole life run by cruel Miss Hannigan.  Great family musical for all ages!
    Annie Jr. will run from December 18-19 at 8pm and 19-20 at 2pm at the Miami Science Museum Theatre located at 3280 S Miami Ave.
    Admission:
    Online for $12.00
    At the door for $20.00
    For more information please call TTI at 786-350-4165 or Miami Science Museum at 305-646-4200.

    Holiday Nights with Wild Lights
    Where: Miami Metro Zoo
    When: November 27 – December 20, 2009 @ 7:00pm – 11:00pm
    Miami Metrozoo will open for 12 nights for a special holiday display of bright animal shaped lights and Flore de Lisa’s Winter Wonderland with the Festival of Trees. Holiday favorites like hot chocolate, holiday songs and more will make this the family gathering place of the season. Admission is $7.95 + tax for adults, $5.95 + tax for children (3 – 12) and $1 off for ZSF members.
    www.miamimetrozoo.com

    Winter Camp – Science Wonderland!
    Where: Miami Science Museum
    When: December 21 – 24, 2009
    Calling all young scientists! See and touch real fossils, build and launch your own rocket, perform electrifying experiments, and get up close to live animals. The Museum’s exhibits, Planetarium, and Wildlife Center are yours to explore and enjoy for three full days of science and fun!
    For more information: www.miamisci.org/www/wintercamp

    Winter Nights & Lights
    Where: Miami Seaquarium
    When: December 19 – January 2, 2009 , daily 9:30am – 8:00pm
    Miami Seaquarium will transform into a Winter Wonderland for its annual Winter Nights & Lights Celebration from December 19 through January 2, 2010. Complete with nightly snowfall, a Kids Winterfest, extended park hours and Holiday themed shows and exhibits, Winter Nights & Lights, will light up the Holidays with colorfully illuminated sculptures of reef fish, flamingos, dolphins, seals, sea lions, killer whales and other marine friends.The annual event will start at 9:30 a.m. daily and run through 8 p.m. except for December 24, 25 and 31, 2009 when the park will close at 6:00 p.m.

  • DIY Christmas Cards

    -In my latest blog I had posted some really cute Christmas cards which you could purchase from several invitation websites. If you are more of a do-it-yourself kind of gal you might want to check out some of the cards I’ve put together. I went to TwoPeasinabucket.com and found tons of creative digital scrapbook downloads. All you have to do is insert a picture into the photo card, print and you’re ready to send them out to the family! The prices are also very reasonable. Click on the link below to get to their website and under shopping search for Christmas in the Digital Kits category. Good-luck 🙂  Here are some of the cards I’ve put together from some of my old pictures.

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    DIY Christmas Cards

    DIY Christmas Cards

    DIY Christmas Cards

    DIY Christmas Cards

    Two Peas in a Bucket - live life scrapbook it.