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Touring Boston – What to Know About Visiting the Boston Museum of Science with Kids

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We went to the Museum of Science with some friends shortly after we moved to Boston (before we had kids) and we loved it! There was so much to do and so much to explore. They had a fantastic lightening exhibit, a weather station where you could see touch and feel all sorts of weather related things, science puzzles that test probabilities given different circumstances, pirate ships and more. We spent three hours there, saw maybe half the museum and had to head home because my husband had a take home test and MIT is not very forgiving when it comes to testing. Grr.

Fast forward a few years and I went back with my toddler son in
tow, and was amazed all over again at what the Boston Museum of Science had to offer. This time I was amazed by the live animal shows, ball runs and an amazing little kid only area that is crowd controlled so that once you’re inside your child can enjoy the toys without being over crowded.

We love the toddler area, it’s got stroller parking right out front and two levels of awesome things to play with and explore.  The top level has a ball run that sucks up ping pong balls and then drops them down a shoot.  The shoot has a bunch of magnetic pieces that can be moved and manipulated to change how the balls drop down and my son happily played with just the ball run for over an hour.

Things to Note:

1) Price
It’s expensive if you don’t have a discounted pass ($22/person, children under 3 are free)  However you can get discounted passes from the library if your a Boston local and MIT has a sweet deal where students can get in for free and can buy discount tickets for $7 for anyone else.

2) Stroller Friendliness
This place is huge!  Bring a stroller!  If you use the baby/toddler area you will be asked to park your stroller out front near it, but if you want to see some of the other amazing things the museum has to offer and you have little ones you’ll want the help of a stroller to get them around.

3) Baby/Toddler Area
The Museum of Science has an amazing baby/toddler only area.  We go and only go there and still feel like we’ve had a great trip.  They have tons for your little one to do and it’s crowd controlled so your little one wont be over run.

4) Getting There
The “T” drops off nice and close to the Museum of Science they also have a parking garage so getting there is a snap.

Summary and Rating ★★★★★

Five Stars.  I have loved the Boston Museum of Science every time we’ve gone.  It was a ton of fun to go as an adult and to be able to explore interesting bits of science and I love taking my son.  The toddler room is clean, there is plenty to see, and even I find the toddler toys interesting and engaging.  If you’re looking for a membership somewhere to get away from the winter blues this would be my location of choice.

Have you been here before?  If so I’d love to know more about your experience and any tips or tricks you have in the comments section below.

Museum of Science

1 Science Park
Boston, MA 02114

Phone: 617-723-2500
Website: http://www.mos.org/

Regular Hours:
January 1 – July 4 & September 9 – December 31
Saturday – Thursday, 9:00 am – 5:00 pm
Friday, 9:00 am – 9:00 pm

Summer Hours:
July 5 – September 7
Saturday – Thursday, 9:00 am – 7:00 pm
Friday, 9:00 am – 9:00 pm

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Pulse Performance Electric Scooter Giveaway – {Giveaway Ended}

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Welcome to the Pulse Performance Electric Scooter Giveaway!

This give away is hosted by 
StellarManicMommy2 Blog
&
The Hopping Bloggers


Co Hosted by 
Mama Smith Review’s – Reviews 411 – Women and their Pretties
Giveaway will run Oct 22nd-Nov 4th 
The Grand Prize is a Pulse Performance Electric Scooter in the color Pink!
ARV $99.97 (w/shipping $125) 
The Lightning Electric Scooter is a 100-watt, chain-driven scooter with speeds up to 10 mph. The 24-volt battery system gives this electric scooter approximately 40 minutes of ride time. The twist throttle on the handlebars offers control and convenience and the single-piece in-mold Composite Deck Traction (CDT) surfacing gives plenty of foot space for a controlled ride.
Pulse Performance Products Lightning Electric Scooter:
·         Single-piece in-mold CDT (Composite Deck Texture) surfacing for ultimate control
·         Moto-inspired twist throttle action
·         24-volt battery system for a ride time of up to 40 minutes
·         100-watt chain-driven motor pushes this scooter up to 10 mph
·         Zero maintenance 160mm x 30mm cast polyurethane wheels
·         ABEC-5 bearings keeps the ride smooth
·         Heavy-duty steel constructed stem, rise bars and internal frame
·         Requires two 24V batteries (included)
·         Weight limit: 120 lbs

Disclaimer: This giveaway is hosted by StellarManicMommy2 and winner will receive gift shipped from StellarManicMommy2. Pulse Performance is not sponsoring this giveaway, and as such each blogger representing and advertising this giveaway is not responsible for shipping the item to the winner. Open to US ONLY, participants must be 18+ years, void where prohibited, and all entries will be verified. If your entry is not complete a new winner will be chosen. Winner will have 48 hours to respond, if they do not a new winner will be chosen. All giveaway tool will meet all requirements and follow all rules as stated by social media platforms state. This giveaway is in no way endorsed by any social media platform use to advertise. 

Lil Threadz T-Shirt Giveaway – {GIVEAWAY ENDED}

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Photos courtesy of Lil Threadz Etsy store.

Welcome to the Lil Threadz
T-Shirt Giveaway
Sponsored By: Lil Threadz
Hosted By: Mixed Bag Mama

Win an awesome personalized shirt from Lil Threadz!  Perfect for birthdays, holidays and general awesomeness.  In honor of Mixed Bag Mama’s daughter turning 2, she has put together a giveaway event to celebrate! All week long, you will have a chance to win a variety of nifty kid products, gift cards, and birthday decor for your own little one’s party! 


            Welcome to the final day of Mixed Bag Mama’s Birthday Extravaganza Giveaway Event. I hope you all have enjoyed this week’s giveaways and reviews! We’re closing with a t-shirt giveaway from Lil Threadz on Etsy. According to their website, they specialize in providing “custom eco-friendly clothing for children and adults for a special occasion or everyday”. If you’re looking for clothing that is unique, eco-friendly, and made in the USA, look no further! Whether you’re looking for an every day outfit or special birthday shirt, have a son or daughter, you are sure to find something you and your little one will love!
            To check out all of the shirts Lil Threadz offers and to stay up-to-date, you can visit their Etsy store, Facebook page, Twitter, and Instagram. Also be sure to read Mixed Bag Mama’s full review of her daughter’s special birthday shirt!

            Now for the fun part! If you would like the chance to win a special shirt (up to a $40 value) for your own little one, simply enter the Giveaway Tools form below. Only your email is mandatory, but remember that the more entries you have, the more likely you are to win! Good luck!

Disclaimer: Mixed Bag Mama and all participating bloggers were not compensated for this post, nor are they responsible for prize shipment. The sponsor of this giveaway is solely responsible for prize shipment. All opinions expressed in this post are those of Mixed Bag Mama’s and may differ from your own. This giveaway is in no way affiliated with any social media websites, including, but not limited to, Facebook, Pinterest, Twitter, and Instagram. If you would like to feature your business or product in a review/giveaway on Mixed Bag Mama or have any questions regarding this giveaway, please contact Alicia at alicia owen 6814 at yahoo dot com.