The Greatest Show on Earth! It really was!

 

I took my kids and my son's friend to the Ringling Bros Barnum & Bailey Circus tonight.  It was so fun! I hadn't been to the circus since I was a kid and I was amazed tonight!  I loved the Elephants - actually all the animals.  My son & his friend loved the motorcycles. And my daughter loved the acrobatics.  The music was fun and we liked getting up and dancing! 

I have to tell you - the Ring Master was FANTASTIC!! He sang a lot and had lots of energy! I was very impressed!! 

I hope we get to go again next year!!

You can get more information on purchasing tickets in a previous post HERE.  The show runs through Monday.  I highly recommend it!

*Disclosure: I am a Feld Family Ambassador, and in exchange for my time and efforts in attending shows and reporting my opinion within this blog, as well as keeping you advised of the latest discount offers, Feld Entertainment has provided me with complimentary tickets to Feld shows and opportunities to attend private Feld pre-Show events. Even though I receive these benefits, I always give an opinion that is 100% mine.

Fairy Tale Photo Experience $49 October 6th in Kaysville!

Saturday October 6
Appointments available from 9am - 4pm

Luv2Dance Studio
1248 W Sportsplex Drive
Kaysville, UT 84037

Appointments and pre-payment are required!
Payments may be made via Paypal

FAQs

What do I need to bring with me to my session? Bring your daughter and her favorite princess/fairy dress or costume! I will have some fun accessories for her to borrow or of course she can bring her own. There is changing space available.

What can I expect from my mini session? I encourage you to arrive a few minutes early for your session to give you ample time to choose accessories and get her nails painted! Plan on time to change (if needed) and adjust hair. After her portraits she can check out our tea party with a sweet treat.

How do I order pictures? As part of this promotion, I will hand edit and retouch the 5 best images from your mini session (photographer's choice). Once those images have been edited (typically within 2 weeks of your session) you will receive an email with the images & print release attached. The 5 images will be high resolution files that you can archive at home yourself, or send to the photo lab of your choice for affordable printing. If, however, in addition to the digital files, you would like to order some prints through us (also very affordable) I are happy to give you an online coupon to use on my site for 20% off of a print order.

I have a house full of girls! Can we combine them? Absolutely! I encourage you to bring them all! Because of the length of these sessions and the limited number of edited images included, I do encourage to you book an individual session for each girl so that each child will get the necessary attention to bring out her personality. You may book back-to-back sessions. If, however, you would only be able to participate by sharing a session I are happy to accommodate as long as you recognize you will have only an images or two of each girl.

I really only need one picture for my holiday card. Can I split the session with my friend? Due to time constraints of this abbreviated session, I will not allow these sessions to be split between multiple families.

I have a son - can I participate? I've designed this event to highlight the beauty of the little girls in your life. If you are looking for an affordable option for your son I suggest you check out my standard sessions! I have an another special event in the winter that will be gender neutral!

So your ready to book your session? Please call Sherri Jamieson at 801-390-1417 so I can get you on the schedule and arrange pre-payment.

The Circus is coming to Salt Lake City! + Discount Ticket Information

Legendary Once-in-a-Millennium Event Celebrating The Year of the Dragon!

Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey® Presents DRAGONS

Coming To Salt Lake City, September 20 – 24, 2012

Let The Dragon Games Begin! Searching the farthest reaches of the globe, Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey has gathered the best of the best circus performers to honor the Spirit of the Dragon! Ringmaster Johnathan Lee Iverson presides over this fantastical tournament of champions that brings together mystic dragon lore with astounding circus feats of bravery and athleticism that will take you on a wondrous journey to discover what it takes to believe in your dreams. Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey® Presents DRAGONS is a never-before-seen circus adventure of legend and spectacle coming to the EnergySolutions Arena from September 20–24.

Representing mighty “Dragon Tribes” that possess the Strength, Courage, Wisdom and Heart of the great mythic beast, some of the extraordinary performers in The Greatest Show On Earth include:

• Famed Shaolin Warriors display ancient Kung Fu martial arts and unbelievable strength
• Making his American debut is Alexander Lacey presenting the only mixed-cat act of its kind in the United States featuring both tigers and lions together
• Cossack Riders charge the arena floor with unrivaled equestrian acrobatics
• Like the mighty winged Sky Dragons, The Flying Caceres amaze with their aerial bravado on the only double-decker trapeze in the world
• Plus even more remarkable displays that pay tribute to the dragon including the frenzied daredevil motorcyclists in the Globe of Steel, high-flying thrills from the Russian Bar Renegades and Teeterboard Titans troupes, exciting double motorcycle high-wire stunts, along with the majestic Ringling Bros. Asian elephants and much more!

Be sure to arrive early to join us for several exciting interactive elements before the show starts! Opening 90 minutes prior to each performance, all ticket holders are invited to tour the Animal Open House to get up-close with our amazing animals. Then one hour before show time, families can step onto the arena floor to meet our performers and animals on the show floor at the interactive All Access Pre-Show, FREE admission to all ticket holders.

Click here to see an exciting clip of the show.

WHEN: 

Thursday, Sept. 20 7:00 PM
Friday, Sept. 21 11:30 AM & 7:00 PM
Saturday, Sept. 22 11:00 AM, 3:00 PM & 7:00 PM
Sunday, Sept. 23 1:30 PM & 5:30 PM
Monday, Sept. 24 7:00 PM

WHERE:
EnergySolutions Arena – 301 West South Temple, Salt Lake City, UT 84101

TICKETS: Ticket prices are $18, $25, $40 (VIP), $60 (Front Row) and $85 (Circus Celebrity)
Discounted Opening Night tickets available for only $11 each (not valid on VIP/premium levels)
All seats are reserved; tickets are available from the EnergySolutions Box Office and all SmithTix locations, charge by phone at 801-355-SEAT or 800-888-TIXX and online at www.smithstix.com or www.energysolutionsarena.com.

DISCOUNTS:

Get $5 off tickets for the $18 & $25 price level – discount code is MOM that can be used for online purchases only; discount is valid for these select performances only – Friday at 11:30am; Saturday at 11:00am; Sunday at 1:30pm; Monday at 7:00pm

I am a Feld Family Ambassador, and in exchange for my time and efforts in attending shows and reporting my opinion within this blog, as well as keeping you advised of the latest discount offers, Feld Entertainment has provided me with complimentary tickets to Feld shows and opportunities to attend private Feld pre-Show events.

50 Gone!

A few weeks ago someone at Weight Watchers said "Never say you lost 50 pounds.  Saying you lost it implies you are looking for it and want it back." Hmm... Okay well.  After almost 1 year on the plan I am proud to say that I have been able to get rid of 50 pounds.  I never want it back!!
It's been hard work, I have lots of slip ups, and my willpower at times really sucks.  BUT I did it!  I feel and look so much better.
I still have a long way to go, but I CAN DO IT!!
I am doing something now that if you would have asked me a year ago I would have never considered doing.  This next weekend I am doing a mud run.  If you don't know what that is you can watch a video from last year.  I am excited and a bit nervous. It should be fun. 
I am registered for a 5K in October AND I let my friends talk me into running RAGNAR next June.  I am excited about running, it gives me a goal and something to look forward too!

Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey® Presents DRAGONS Tickets On Sale For Salt Lake City Shows Starting TODAY!!

All-New Circus Production: Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey® Presents DRAGONS
Tickets On Sale For Salt Lake City Shows Starting TODAY!!


Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey® Presents DRAGONS is a once-in-a-millennium event that honors The Year of the Dragon! Circus performers from the farthest reaches of the earth have assembled for Ringling Bros. Presents DRAGONS to showcase their astounding acts of bravery and astonishing athleticism. Ringling Bros. Ringmaster Johnathan Lee Iverson presides over this fantastical celebratory tournament of circus champions that brings together mystic dragon lore with authentic circus feats. DRAGONS is a never-before-seen circus adventure of renowned legends and real-life spectacle that is coming to Salt Lake City for 9 action-packed shows from September 20 – 24 at the EnergySolutions Arena. Tickets will go on sale this Monday, August 13th – available for purchase at the EnergySolutions Arena Box Office and all SmithTix locations, charge by phone at 801-355-SEAT or 800-888-TIXX and online at www.smithstix.com or www.energysolutionsarena.com.


The anticipation builds throughout Ringling Bros. Presents DRAGONS as Children Of All Ages® bear witness to one phenomenal Ringling Bros. circus act after another, from Shaolin Kung Fu Warriors, charging Cossack riders, magnificent Asian elephants, fierce tigers to the frenzied motorcycle Globe of Steel. As the audience observes these and even more real-world displays that pay tribute to the dragon, their continued excitement will bring glimpses of the elusive beast. But, the big question remains; will the audience have the Strength, Courage, Wisdom and Heart to lure a true dragon from its golden lair?


Be sure to arrive early to join us for several exciting interactive elements before the show starts! Opening 90 minutes prior to each performance, all ticket holders are invited to tour the Animal Open House to get up-close with our amazing animals. Then one hour before show time for the interactive All Access Pre-Show, FREE admission with your ticket! Families can join Pre-Show Host Andre McClain on the arena floor and participate in hands-on experiences such as learning juggling and balancing skills, get performer autographs, see one of Ringling Bros. majestic Asian elephant’s paint a one-of-a-kind masterpiece and meet the Ringling Bros. Clowns, whose side-splitting spoofs, absurd antics and comical parody are guaranteed to keep audiences roaring with laughter!


Showtimes:
Thursday, Sept. 20 7:00 PM
Friday, Sept. 21 11:30 AM & 7:00 PM
Saturday, Sept. 22 11:00 AM, 3:00 PM & 7:00 PM
Sunday, Sept. 23 1:30 PM & 5:30 PM
Monday, Sept. 24 7:00 PM


Tickets:
Ticket prices are $18, $25, $40 (VIP), $60 (Front Row) and $85 (Circus Celebrity)
Discounted Opening Night tickets are only $11 each (not valid for VIP or premium tickets)

I am a Feld Family Ambassador, and in exchange for my time and efforts in attending shows and reporting my opinion within this blog, as well as keeping you advised of the latest discount offers, Feld Entertainment has provided me with complimentary tickets to Feld shows and opportunities to attend private Feld pre-Show events. 

Matisyahu - "Sunshine" Coloring Contest For Children‏

Matisyahu wants to spread the "Sunshine" to people of all ages, so he is hosting a "Sunshine" coloring contest through his Facebook page.  Have your child, niece, nephew, etc. draw, color, or paint a picture inspired by Matisyahu's song "Sunshine" and post it on Facebook, tagging @Matisyahu with the photo. 

Matisyahu will personally pick his favorite top 5 pieces of "Sunshine" art and feature the winning designs on his Facebook/Twitter/Official website! In addition, the winners will receive a personal video from Matisyahu, along with a "Sunshine" prize pack featuring a CD and T-shirt.

Matisyahu on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/matisyahu 

Checkout this song!

I really like the sound of Matisyahu. This song Sunshine is pretty dang good!! (There is an advertisement at the beginning)

Hi, I’m Sherri Jamieson – stay at home Mom, blogger, bargain hunter, photographer and Independent Designer with Origami Owl.

For those not familiar with Origami Owl, it was founded in 2010 by a 14-year old girl from AZ and has now launched this year as a direct sales company. The company’s signature jewelry line is the “Living Locket”, which are personalized lockets you fill with charms that tell the story of who you are and what’s important to you.

Host a Party - Bring together a group of friends for a unique + memorable jewelry shopping experience. Hostesses enjoy FREE shopping sprees based on party sales totals.

Shop Online - All products are available for purchase online at: http://sherri.origamiowl.com

Join the Team - Have the flexibility to run your own business on your own time, help others design meaningful jewelry keepsakes and make a profit in the process.

For more information, email me at sherriwj@msn.com

45 GONE

A couple of weeks ago I hit the 45 pound mark on my Weight Watchers journey! It's such a great feeling!

If you are struggling to lose weight I highly recommend Weight Watchers!

A creative painted bag for my friend

Guest post written by Kelsey Simmons

My friend Beth has such a particular style that sometimes it can be really tough to find something that will exactly fit her tastes. She's always been that way, so it's a little tougher to find something that I know she'll actually like. This year I decided that it would be fun to just go ahead and try to make something that I knew that she would love.

I spent a while browsing all kinds of different DIY things that I could make for her and after all of that I decided to go with a bag. When I was looking online for DIY bag ideas I saw something on how to Get debt help and had to click on it. I have debt and would love to be rid of it, so I knew that would be perfect for this.

There was this really awesome DIY painted bag tutorial that I found and I knew that I had to absolutely make for her. So I'm working on that and hoping that it turns out looking half as cool as it did in the tutorial.