A Father-Son Day at Medieval Times #MedievalTimes #OrlandoAttractions

Let's be honest, Medieval Times is a place that the adults usually enjoy just as much as the kids. With that said, I was more than a little excited to visit for this month's Father-Son outing. Horses, battles, knights and food that you eat with your fingers...what's not to love for a three year old boy? The smile on his face from the time we arrived at the castle until the show was over put this in the win column for a day out with Dad and it couldn't have been easier.

Review: Master 20-Sheet DUO Heavy-Duty Two- and Three-Hole Punches

I think most of us who work in offices or classrooms can appreciate the importance of a quality hole punch. I've had a few less than stellar ones and there's no bigger joke than sitting with a stack of papers, only to have to insert two papers at a time to avoid a jam. Shoplet.com allowed us to try out their Master 20-sheet DUO Heavy-Duty Two and Three-Hole Punch to be sure it lives up to its promise. Turns out, it's a winner! One side punches two holes, the other three holes, so it takes basically no effort to adjust and it can most definitely handle a stack of papers. 

Annual Thanksgiving Gift Card Giveaway! #ThanksGift

It's that time of year again! The time when Across the Avenue gives away a gift card to one of our lucky readers as a way to show our thanks for being a part of our online community.  With pumpkin spice already among us, our Fall appreciation giveaway has opened. This year, one lucky reader will win a $10 Walmart gift card by entering below! 

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Winner mailing address must reside in the US or Canada. Prize will be distributed 2-3 weeks after giveaway has ended.

Review: Sleuth's Mystery Dinner in Orlando, Fl #dinnershow #sleuthsshow

Since relocating to Orlando, we have been anxious to find the best entertainment spots in preparation for visitors. When we heard of the Sleuth's Mystery Dinner Show, I was excited because I'd always wanted to go to a show like this. We had heard it was a good time and wanted to try it out before adding it to our list of things to do when family and friends arrive. We decide to attend a week night presentation of 'The Show Must Go On' and were impressed that it was packed for a Tuesday night! So...what did we think? I've broken down our two and a half hour experience below:

Back to School Time is Chuck E. Cheese Time for Little Ones! #CEC

We all know that the beginning of the school year is an exciting time for the big kids, but it can be just as exciting for little kids...for different reasons, of course! Our family loves Chuck E. Cheese, but it's extra special when the older kids go back to school,  since it's pretty much a guarantee the little ones will get to live it up with kids closer to their own age and speed. Picture a more peaceful, calmer version of the summer experience.

Review: AutoRight SteamMachine...Giveaway! #carcleaning #HomeRight

After our recent sixteen hour drive down the east coast, you can imagine what our car looked like inside. It was surreptitious timing that we were asked to review the AutoRight SteamMachine because we were just debating whether we wanted to shell out the high price of getting our car detailed or not. Having the proper tools included in this portable steamer, we were definitely up for doing it ourselves and saving a small bundle in the process. (It retails for $129.99-clearly a better financial investment in the long run.)

August 16th: Free Sandwich at Einstein Bros. Bagels for National No Kid Hungry Partnership! #GetEgged

Help support the national No Kid Hungry partnership! 

As former educators, we are big fans of campaigns that support the needs of children. Naturally, when we heard that Einstein Bros. Bagels is supporting national No Kid Hungry, we wanted to be a part of it!

Recipe: Easy Back to School Dishes with Jennie-O! #healthymeals #JennieO

It's that time of year! The new school year is quickly approaching, which means busy schedules and often little time to plan and prepare meals...let alone healthy ones. Though the start of a school year often brings a wealth of excitement, the thought of packing daily lunches for our kids can seem like a daunting task. 

By now many of you know that we are fans of Jennie-O products for the healthier meat options (turkey is a leaner and high in protein to keep kids full longer) and great recipes offered on their website. Well, leave it to them to have developed a handy online resource for parents filled with “How To”s and easy-to-make recipes for even the pickiest of eaters. Some of our favorites that we plan to make to get the first few weeks under our belts are turkey tacos to-go and the five minute Mediterranean salad because they are so easy to whip up. Take some time to check out the site to see which recipes will make your family happy and ease meal time stress as we get in the groove of the new school year. 

Mango's Tropical Cafe Orlando #orlandotourist #dinnershowOrlando

If you're looking for a high-energy, unique experience in Orlando, you've gotta check out Mango's Tropical Cafe! Picture a photoshoot entrance, amazing costumes, dancing and absolutely a gorgeous waitstaff that are so top-notch you can't help but be impressed. We had such a blast at their Friday night dinner show. We can't wait to come back with out-of-town guests. There's so much to say about this place...let's break it down!

Review: Lush Decor Bedding...and Giveaway! #homemakeover #bedding

This summer we've decided to begin a few simple home makeover projects to brighten up the house and give it a more modern feel. One of the easiest ways to do this is to start with the bedding! You'd be surprised how something as simple as the right bedding can do wonders for a room.