Columbus Weekend Getaway

My husband and I went away for a little anniversary vacation. Since money is tight, and we have 3 birthdays, and an anniversary this month....not to mention Christmas pounding on the door, we decided to stay close to home. Columbus had plenty to offer and we were able to stay on a budget. We were able to book a room with Best Western in Hebron Oh through Orbitz for $13 that night. (retail for the room was $95) We ate at Mimi's Cafe that night with some family that I hadn't seen in 10+ years. Thanks to Mimi's for having a buy one get one half off coupon. We walked around Polaris Mall and scored a Buzz Lightyear toy for our oldest for only $25, Target and Walmart had a similar toy, not as cool for $35! Sunday we went to Schmidt's Sausage Haus for lunch. Amazing food! Not to mention they have 1/2 lb cream puffs. We then went and enjoyed sometime in Easton, walking around all the shops. I loved the Tiffany & Co. store, but what girls doesn't? It was a cheap local getaway and it was wonderful. Of course there are plenty of things to do, and we are planning on another trip to take the boy and do more family friendly things. (My boys hate shopping)

Vacations don't have to cost a lot, in fact I think total considering shopping the hotel and food we came in at under $150, which is great! I'll be doing reviews this week on each place we went to once I have the pictures. It's nice to get away without kids, it's even nicer when you don't break the bank!

IX Trick or Treat Street!

Today was a blast! We were able to take the boys to IX Trick or Treat Street. Perfect for kids, rides, candy and everything is for kids 10 and under. Not too scary but enough. My almost 3 year old LOVED it. The rides I think were a huge hit for him. Both boys wore their costumes, Spiderman and a monkey. I think we saw at least 4 other Spidermen with built in muscles. If you didn't make it this weekend and want to do something fun next weekend, other then going door to door for candy, make the trip out there with the kids. They open at 11am on Saturday, so you could easy make the drive, enjoy the place, head home and trick or treat later that day. We were there for about 2 1/2 hours and it was more then enough times. Some rides had longer waits then others but nothing bad at all. We were able to walk onto most of the rides. Tickets are $12 and parking is $8. Tickets are for trick or treating and the rides (pony rides cost $5 and putt putt was $2) You can get tickets from Drug Mart its only $9.99. Big perk for parents is you get a ticket for free admission (one per parent so we were able to get 2) You'll receive one FREE I-X Indoor Amusement Park ticket valid for opening day only-Friday, March 23rd, 2012!! I know we will be going to that next year. Now that we only have to pay for one child, possibly 2. So empty the piggy bank and take the kiddos next weekend or even tomorrow if you want!