Save Big on San Diego Subaru Kids Obstacle Challenge Tickets!

Are you and your kids up for a challenge while spending some valuable family time together? If you live in the San Diego area, you may want to sign up for the fun-filled Subaru Kids Obstacle Challenge. Now through September 28, you can save 20% on the tickets with promo code MUDDYFUN20! Parents for FREE!

The San Diego Subaru Kids Obstacle Challenge on Saturday, September 29th will be held at Kit Carson Park in Escondido. Participants can traverse rock walls, army crawl through mud pits, rope swing over water, scale up rugged cargo nets, dodge floating cannonballs, and more. Give your kids the chance to release their inner beast and push themselves, all while getting covered in mud together as a family! Prepare to Brave Your Adventure and have some family fun!

Save 20% on Kids Obstacle Challenge Tickets with code MUDDYFUN20. Get discount details here.

Disclosure: I will receive free tickets in exchange for this publication.

Backyard Discovery Mount McKinley Wooden Swing Set Giveaway

One nice thing about having a big backyard is that the kids could get outside and stay active without leaving their home. They may be more motivated to do so if there's a fun-filled swing set in the backyard, like the Mount McKinley Wooden Swing Set from Backyard Discovery. Amber at Viva Veltoro recently shared how their new swing set is bringing her family together and building her kids' relationship with each other. Enter to win your own today!

Here are some details about the swing set from Backyard Discovery's website:

A towering tribute constructed for the most daring of little tike climbers: the Mount McKinley. Whether they scale the rock climbing wall, scramble up the step ladder, or pull themselves up the rope ladder, your kids will feel like they reached the highest peaks on the deck of this play set. You don’t need an off-road vehicle to feel like you’re cruising along the Rockies — the open wooden plank structure of the upper outdoor playhouse, along with its bright green tarp roof, telescope and steering wheel, transport every imagination to a mountain range oasis. Taking a quick slide back down from the summit, you’ll store your nature souvenirs in the toy storage box and then finish your adventure on the belt swings or swing trapeze bar.

Water Wubble Review & Giveaway #WaterWubble

Spring is in full swing. Can summer be far behind? It already feels like summer here in sunny Southern California! The exceptionally warm weather allowed us to be among the first to try out an incredibly fun new toy called Water Wubble. If you like water balloons of any kind, chances are you will LOVE Water Wubble!

The patent-pending Water Wubble is the world's only refillable, self-sealing water balloon ball! It has taken the classic water balloon game to a whole new level, as the balls splash but don't pop, leaving no mess to clean up. Each package of Water Wubble includes eight balls, four in red and four in blue, which makes it easy to identify your teammate during a battle.

Water Wubble is ready for action wherever water is present. You can easily fill a Water Wubble water balloon ball from a faucet, with a hose, with a bottle, or just dunk it under water. The balls are cleverly designed to seal themselves, so there is no need to tie them. Made with super resilient, stretchable material, the balls can be filled to almost any size you want!

8 Hottest PLAYFul Trends 2016

Disclosure: This post is sponsored by the Voice of Play.

All work and no play makes Jack a dull boy. While we are actively seeking ways to prevent the summer learning slide for our children, we should not overlook the importance of letting kids go outside and play during their free time. There are so many benefits associated with outdoor play and summer is the perfect time for not only the kids, but the entire family, to "unplug", get active and have fun with various outdoor activities.

The Voice of Play, IPEMA's (International Play Equipment Manufacturers Association) initiative for promoting children’s free play and the use of playgrounds, has identified eight hottest PLAYFul trends this year, including an hour a day outdoor play, nature play, rough-and-tumble play, all-inclusive play, adult play, walking, outdoor workouts, and mind expanding games.

Thanks to the pleasant weather in San Diego and our proximity to the beach, nature and outdoor play has already been a regular part of our lives. My boys hardly spend any day without playing outside for a couple of hours, sometimes at the community park, sometimes by the sea, or sometimes in the backyard. I believe free outdoor play is good for both their physical and mental health, as they run around, climb up and down, relax, and have fun. It also helps them develop social skills. My kids made several new friends at the playground, who have become their favorite outdoor playmates.

Summer Escapes Swimming Pool Giveaway: 3 Winners, Over $250 in Prizes

It already feels like summer in some parts of the country. What's your favorite summer activity? How about go swimming and water play without leaving your backyard? Here's your chance to win 1 of 2 Summer Escapes Swimming Pools valued $120 each or a slip and slide to help you stay cool all summer long!

Two lucky winners will each receive a Summer Escapes 15' x 36" Quick Set Round Above Ground Swimming Pool with Filter Pump System (ARV $120)!

One additional winner will get a Slip & Slide (ARV $25)!

Orkins Summer Scientist Bug Catching Kit Giveaway #LearnWithOrkin

As the weather gets warmer by the day, we have more opportunities to explore nature and to enjoy outdoor activities. But at the same time, we are more likely to become targets of harmful bugs, such as mosquitoes, which could pose potentially serious health risks for humans. To help you better prepare yourself and your family to fight the bite, Orkin presents the “Buzzer Beater” app, which features its deep scientific knowledge of mosquitoes.


You may take the quiz to see if you’re ready to earn your badge in Mosquito Season Prep. You can also watch the “How to Deal With Mosquitoes” & “Do Mosquitoes Prefer Adults over Children” videos, as well as the rest of Orkin’s How-To video series, to get the most up-to-date knowledge on dealing with pesky home invaders. Be sure to download Orkin’s yearly “Mosquito Cities” list to see if your city made it!

Blast Zone Magic Castle Bounce House Giveaway (ARV $400)

A bounce house is really good at keeping kids entertained during parties and events. And it doesn't require a lot of space for storage when not in use. Just imagine how excited your child would be on her birthday party if she and her friends could play in her very own bounce house instead of a rental! Better yet, you could win this pretty Blast Zone Magic Castle Bounce House for her without spending a penny of your hard earned money!

Sponsored by Blast Zone

Hosted by Conservamom

Kids love to bounce, play and have tons of outdoor fun. That's why Blast Zone products, both available for home and commercial use, are perfect for any family with kids. From Water Slides to bouncers, Blast Zone has the perfect activity for families of all sizes.

Throughout the month of May 2015, Blast Zone is offering a 10% discount on all bounce houses. Use code BOUNCEBLOG, if you are interested in purchasing an inflatable. At this time , BlastZone.com does not have coupon functionality, so you will need to call in to get this special deal.

Holiday Gift Guide: TogetherBox

Thanksgiving is right around the corner. Are you having a big family get-together this year? The holidays are the perfect time for having family fun. Actually my favorite part of the holiday season is the opportunity to spend some quality family time and I believe many of you would agree. Do you sometimes find yourself running out of fresh ideas about activities that can engage and entertain everyone in the family? TogetherBox is here to help! TogetherBox is a monthly subscription program that provides members with a monthly delivery of supplies for 3-4 family-oriented activities, experiments and games around a surprise theme. So as a subscriber you will have something unique and exciting to look forward to every month!

Each TogetherBox measures 10"x8"x4", with the logo clearly visible on its packaging. TogetherBox kindly sent me a Bug Box for review. Check out all the fun gear inside the box--

The Bug Box includes a net with removable handle, a pair of bug grabbers, a magnifying glass, a bug mansion, an adorable plush caterpillar called "The Love Bug", a set of big chalks, a roll of streamer, a roll of painter's tape, a bug description sheet and a booklet suggesting the activities you can do with all the supplies. My children were very excited to open their TogetherBox and eager to get started with their bug-themed adventure.

Six fun activities have been suggested for this TogetherBox: Bug Hunt, Bug Creation, Bug Costume, Bug Snack, Edible Bug and Love Bug. Bug Hunt encourages the family to go outside and explore the wonders of nature together. Bug Creation encourages the kiddos to let their creativity and imagination come into full play. Bug Costume is a bit messy but definitely brings tons of laughter to the house. The recipe for "Ants on a Log" is easy enough for a kid to make while bringing back sweet childhood memories of the parents. Edible Bug is another great way to get creative with food. The Love Bug game teaches children about the importance of caring for each other in the family.

TogetherBox provides hours of fun that goes beyond the monthly theme to children of different ages. My baby loves cuddling with the Love Bug while my 5 year old comes up with creative uses of everything else in the box. He inspects everything in our home with the magnifying glass. He teaches his little brother how to catch mini soft balls with the net. And he keeps making cool objects with the streamer and tape, along with his other art supplies.

Can't wait to try out TogetherBox yourself? For a limited time, you can get 50% off your first box with coupon code icefairy. Just go to Togetherbox.com, click on "Get Started" and follow the instructions to choose your preferred subscription plan. TogetherBox will sure make a unique and thoughtful Christmas gift too!

Disclosure: I received free product to facilitate my honest review. No monetary exchange took place. All views and opinions expressed are my own and may differ from yours.

Madison Wood Gym Set Giveaway

Kids love swings and slides (I still do as an adult!). The prize for today's giveaway will bring all the swinging and sliding fun right to your backyard. Yes, it's a huge wood gym set complete with a wave slide, a rock climbing wall, 2 belt swings and an acrobatic swing with soft touch rope!

Hosted by: NYSavingSpecials

Co-Hosted by:Mommy on the Money, The Stuff of Success, Barbara's Beat, Libby's Library, Capri's Coupons, Couponing4you, A Little Bit of Everything, Simply Sherryl and Uplifting Love.

If you don't have enough space for this big baby, you can still enter and donate your winning to a community center, your child's school or simply someone who can provide it with a good home!

One lucky winner will win a MADISON WOOD GYM SET!

Valued at $329.98 + Insurance for 2 years $52.99

(if is not available, winner can pick any Gym set up to $390.00 with insurance included)

Giveaway ends 10/7. Open to US residents 18+ only. Please enter via the Rafflecopter form below. Good luck!

Purex 31 Days of Fun Sweepstakes Day 27

Wouldn't it be great to fill your empty yard with something fun for your children? Purex is offering you the chance to win Backyard Discovery Tucson Cedar Wooden Swing Set valued at $400! Enter here to be today's lucky winner!

Only 5 days left to win the Amazon gift card giveaway sponsored by Purex! Grab your chance to win while you can!

Purex 31 Days of Fun Sweepstakes Day 25

The prizes keep getting better and better as we enter the last week of the 31 Days of Fun sweepstakes. Purex is giving away a fabulous bike set for a family of four, including Radio Flyer Big Flyer, 26″ Kent, La Jolla, Cruiser, Men’s Bike in Black/Orange, NEXT 16″ Rocket Boys’ Bike in Red, and NEXT 16″ Lil’ Gem Girls’ Bike in Pink. Total value of the package is $360! Enter to win here!

Purex 31 Days of Fun Sweepstakes Day 24

Do you have kids with endless energy? Purex is giving away an Airzone 12′ Trampoline with Safety Enclosure valued at $209. Enter for your chance to win it here by midnight pacific time. Good luck!

The Amazon gift card giveaway is about to end! Be sure to enter by the deadline.

Blast Zone Crocodile Isle Inflatable Water Park Giveaway (ARV $670)

One of our favorite summer activities is to play with water and get soaked! It's cool, refreshing and lots of fun! If you are the lucky owner of a Blast Zone Crocodile Isle Inflatable Water Park, then you can enjoy all the water fun without having to pay for water park tickets or to leave your backyard. It's great for keeping your kids happy on hot summer days or to entertain young house guests during a party. Since it's inflatable, it won't take up a lot of storage space when not in use. Better yet, you could win this luxurious toy completely free!

Welcome to the Blast Zone Crocodile Isle Inflatable Water Park Giveaway

Hosted by Thrifty Nifty Mommy and Viva Veltoro

Wanna see the park and slide in action? Thrifty Nifty Mommy had the opportunity to review it. Read her review HERE.

One lucky person will win a Blast Zone Crocodile Isle Inflatible Water Park (ARV $670)!