Are you ready for the circus?

One of my birthday wishes every year for my birthday was to go to the circus. Every year on the week of my birthday, the circus is in town. But we never got to go. Thanks to Mom Central and the Feld Family for allowing me to be a part of the Mom Central Feld Family Activator program. Thanks to them my family was able to go to Ringling Brothers & Barnum Bailey’s Over the Top on yesterday nite. A birthday wish come true!!



My fiancee and I were joined by 4 kiddos. I say I was with 5 kiddos. When you go to the Ringling Brothers & Barnum Bailey’s Over the Top, it is like walking into a great adventure. Everywhere you go and turn, something is happening. Show up early to the Animal Open House and All Access Preshow. At the Animal Open House, which began at 6:00pm, we saw the furry stars up close before their big performances. The Preshow began at 6:30pm and gave us a chance to head down to the circus floor to meet the performers, get autographs, try on costumes, and clown around! These two extras were free for us as ticket holders.





We then hit our seats for the Ringling Brothers & Barnum Bailey’s Over the Top show. All the performances were great. And if you have been to the circus years before, let me tell you, this is not the same show you have seen. I won't ruin the show by telling you the details but there are animals, clowns, and so much......more. Here is how you and your family can go to the circus and save some money.

Ringling Bros. Coupon Code Details

The coupon code is MOM— four tickets for $44, any additional tickets are still priced at $11.
The tickets can be purchased from http://www.ticketmaster.com and by entering the MOM code in the “MC promotion” box when purchasing tickets.
Minimum purchase of 4 tickets required; additional tickets above 4 can be purchased at $11 each.
Offer not valid on Circus Celebrity, Front Row, or VIP seating.
Cannot be combined with other offers. Service Charges, facility & handling fees will apply.



Again Thank you to Mom Central and the Feld Family. Our family had an Over the Top adventure!!

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So with my birthday around the corner, I have seriously been thinking of what I really want. My bff and I both share birthdays in July. She said to me yesterday, 30s are the new 20s. SO technically this year we are turning 21. I don't feel 21. Last year I really didn't do anything big for myself. I gained weighted, which I have not manage to loose. I couldn't afford my cruise, which I really wanted to take. Well this birthday for some reason seems to want some meaning, and I am willing to give it some.

I have been wearing glasses since 7th grade. First story, i use to like to wear my friend's glasses because they made me look smart or so i thought. Second story, i fell in the bath tub the first time i tried to shave my legs. Yes, that is what i get, my mom said. If God intented for us not to have hair on our legs he would have not gave us any on our legs. I hit my eye, and now have a scar. Ever since both of those stories, I have had to wear glasses. Well it hasn't bothered me before. But now my vision is getting worse as the years pass. Yes I know that is expected. But my vision is not that bad some say to me, but when i can no longer see the tv there is a problem.

My sister in law and cousin both had their's done earlier this year and have had no complains. Their vision has two to three times worse than mine. So I figure the doctor won't have as hard of a time. Plus I end up spending close if not more than $300 on the doctor's visit, glasses, and contacts. So I figure it is a good investment for me. SO wish me luck as I start my journey into correcting my vision. I will be able to wake up and not look for my glasses. I will be able to get cute sun glasses and not fight with my contacts so I could wear them. One thing at a time, this time I am going to do 21 right! hahahah

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I always try to get the company to realize the added exposure by offering a giveaway!

If a giveaway is tied into the review ask sponsor to direct ship. I HATE going to the post office and it takes me FOREVER to ship winners their things. Not only is it time consuming, but it can be VERY EXPENSIVE! I am going Saturday to the PO to send off things and I know it is going to cost me about $50! Two words: direct ship

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Don't be afraid to ask! The worst they can do is tell you no, right?

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When I offer a giveaway along with the review, I always seem to get more hits on the post.

If your not organized you won't know what product goes where or find your notes of what you planned on saying. Take notes on the product you are trying to review. Note everything, even if you don't think its important..you can always weed out your notes later.

Ask the company if there is anything that they want the readers to know about the product..you never know what they might say.

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Request a giveaway and explain that it improves visits to their site.

Ask what link(s) the company would like for me to direct my readers to visit. I am always sure to send a link to the company once my post is up.

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