Me Tarzan…..You Cheap!

So I just concluded my fifth visit to Jungle Java in a span of two weeks. James is in heaven and I really like the idea that with very little effort from me he can wear himself out in less than an hour J!

While I really like the concept of Jungle Java, and the fact that my son loves it I began to notice today that they really attempt to nickel and dime you.

Big Kids Playhouse
Source: Primary

Admission works as follows

2 yrs and older                       $7.50

12 mos. – 23 mos.                 $3.00

Under 12 mos.                       FREE

Adults                                    FREE

They also offer Unlimited Lazer Maze Play for $2.00 per person

They also offer a 3 month pass for either unlimited play or an after 3pm option

I think the price is relatively fair, although they have a small area for toddlers, 3 and under, and I really don’t think I should have to pay for this small little area that Lucas really isn’t big enough for if there is any amount of others kids around. There really isn’t any reason to charge for children under the age of 3 for anything in my opinion.



Toddler Safari
Source: Primary

They ran a special this month for purchasing the 3 month pass, with purchase you get the 4^th month free. So I decided to take advantage of it. Unfortunately there is no option if you have one child over 2 and one under. There is a two child pass but it is only advantageous if you have children over 2.

My only other issue is the concessions. You can but I cute jungle cup for $5 and get free refills indefinitely, they even offer a replacement if it wears out!!!

I jumped on that really quick J! My issue is that they don’t have an option for purchasing a kids meal. You still get a drink with the meal so I don’t see the point in having the cup if you still have to pay for a drink anyway. They have also managed to hit my biggest pet peeve, they do not offer free refills on pop. I could even get over not offering refills for free but making me pay full price again, RIDICULOUS!!!!

This only gets further inflamed because they offer free refills on coffee which is more expensive!!!!

My one last complaint is that a place like this should serve pizza or something that can serve larger groups without individual purchases.

I guess it’s the marketer in me, but in my opinion pleasing the kids only gets you so far… you have to make the parents happy if you want them to come back. There’s always the next best thing!!!!

Reference

Jungle Java (n.d.). http://www.junglejavaplay.com/clinton/.  

Drumroll Please …………..

Here it is…. as promised

The other day I introduced you to an old friend of mine, Nick Kopas.

Nick began a life changing transformation in December 2010, per our interview he was weighing in at over 540lb although he was not sure of the exact number. After a health scare in the Winter 2010 he and his wife discussed and came to the mutual decision that they were going to have a healthier lifestyle. As evident in the photos, it worked!

Before and After
Amazing!
Source: Primary, Nicholas J. Kopas 2012

Nick is currently weighing in at about 240lb. That is 300lbs lost!!!!!! I asked him how he did it and he explained to me how he used diet and exercise.

When asked about his diet, he stated that he stuck to a 1500 calorie a day breaking it up throughout the day eating about 300-400 calories for breakfast which traditionally included either eggs or oatmeal, he would also have a pre-workout snack which would include things like turkey jerky or veggies for about 100-200 calories. He would spread the rest of his calories thru the rest of his day.  He has found that for him this schedule works out the best.

He works out 6 days a week alternating strength and cardio training He also began by walking and has now completed multiple half marathons and has taken up longboarding.

 According to Nick when he first began his journey he focused on diet and didn’t work in exercise until a few months in. At that time he began walking. When I asked if there was anything he would change, that was the only thing he said. That he would have joined a gym immediately.

Source: Primary, Nicholas J. Kopas 2012

A few tools he also shared was a calorie counter such as fat secret or my fitness pal, available in the Android Market and Apple’s App Store. He also suggested http://reddit.com/r/loseit which is an online community that can provide both ideas and support.

As I said before, Nick has chosen to be very open and shares a lot of information on Facebook. He also created a short presentations for his friends that were asking questions which you can view at http://goo.gl/8djDQ.

Because I didn’t want this post to turn into a novel I was unable to share all the informaion Nick shared with me. If you are interested feel free to contact me via Twitter @Wheresmymotrin or on Facebook www.facebook.com/wheresmymotrin#!/ for a full transcript of our   interview.

Nick has also wrote an blog post for Lifetime Fitness, please take a moment and check it out http://bit.ly/xxYXp7.

CORRECTION: I made a small mistake in my post, While he is working towards completing a half marathon he has yet to do so...yet :-) He has completed 5K runs, which is still very impressive

From 5 to 2…the right way!

So I know I mentioned telling a truly inspirational story. I figure it’s about time I ante up.

I’m sure most of you have seen or at least heard of shows like the Biggest Loser or Extreme Makeover, Weight Loss Edition. I really do think it’s amazing how these people accomplish such amazing transformations, although I don’t always agree with their methods.



So Awesome! It really makes you think



But I digress, it is great to watch these people on the television and even cheer them on to their final goals, but it doesn’t really seem real or possible when it’s coming from a glass screen. While perusing my through my facebook new feed on day one of my friends posted this picture.

As I hope many of you are I thinking, I thought that is amazing! This is a guy who was heavy even when I knew him in high school and look at him now. Once I saw this picture I had to know more and my blog offered a great opportunity.

Nick, put a lot of information out on facebook for anyone who wanted to read it. His hope is to show others that with dedication it is possible.

Once I began my blog I was again surfing through the news feed and came across another photo. This one really inspired me to say I have to find out more, so I sent him a message asking if he wouldn’t mind sharing his photos and his story.

Check back to see what I found out!

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Karma is a B!#($

So as you know yesterday I posted something about baby language so I supposed I had it coming. I guess when decide to talk about pee pee, that’s exactly what you get!

For those who don’t know when boys are first born there are typically a number of instances when you don’t get that diaper on fast enough and here comes the sprinkler (picture the Calvin character stickers you see on cars). With both my boys those moments became few and far between after a couple of months and then completed disappeared by about 8 months but I digress…

As I mentioned, when you talk about pee pee, Lucas decides to “pee pee” on me, himself, and the couch when I was changing him earlier. I think he timed it because I covered it and when I tried again it started all over.

Since I am sure many of you are laughing at my expense, I don’t blame you, I would too!

After this traumatizing scenario I felt I should share my parental wisdom.

ATTENTION PARENTS: IT DOES NOT STOP, BEWARE OF FLYING LIQUID AT ALL TIMES, KEEP ALERT OR YOU MAY GET SPRAYED!

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Sorry I’ve Been MIA

It’s been a long week and I’m not even sure why. Sorry I disappeared for so long but I had a sick baby and then of course, a sick me! I had a few exams in school and I really felt like doo doo. Yes I actually say doo doo out loud, the kid speak has obviously rubbed off. I finally accepted that once I told my husband I had to go pee pee.

Everyone should know the steps
Source: odoyle42.blogspot.com

Have you ever noticed that once you have kids you invent an entirely new vocabulary. It really does amaze me, I think someone should author the Baby Language Dictionary for Non-Parents.

I mean there’s suckies, binkies (blanket or pacifier), and pacies and that only covers pacifiers. For some reason anything having to do with going to the bathroom has to have a “nice” terms, like potty, pee pee, and poo poo.

Where do we come up with this stuff? I know I do it and it just seems to come out of nowhere. Do you have any classically coined terms that you use with your kids? I would love to hear them!

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