holidays 2014

Holiday discounts on camping and free admission to SC State Parks!

The South Carolina State Parks are doing their 12 days of Christmas series of specials and there are fantastic opportunities to save some money!

If you’re a camper, today you can get 25% off a standard site at several parks, including Myrtle Beach. On Christmas Eve and Christmas, you can get free admission to any SC State Park! Between then and now there are discounts on gift cards, merchandise, and more! Don’t miss out.

If one of your goals for 2016 is to spend more time outdoors, stop and smell the roses, or exercise, this is a great way to start. Here’s a link to the full set of deals. Enjoy!

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New Year’s Eve for kids at the CMSC

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The Children’s Museum of South Carolina is hosting a Noon Year’s Eve celebration for your 8 and under crowd!

Staying up to midnight is a challenge that, frankly, just sets your little one up for a 9:45 nuclear meltdown. Mom, save yourself the drama but still enjoy ringing in the new year with your little one!

From 9 am to 1 pm do arts and crafts, programs, a sparkling cider toast, and balloon drop at noon. Admission is $5 and members are free!

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Don’t miss the model train exhibit at the Myrtle Beach Mall this holiday season

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Each year the Grand Strand Model Railroaders open up their workshop and let us get a peek into the world of tiny trains!

Just a few stores down from Bass Pro Shop in the Myrtle Beach Mall, the displays are huge, full of detail, and in constant motion. While many of them are for eyes only, the first one just as you walk into the door has interactive features. The members of the club are on hand to talk to your little (or big) train enthusiast and show you around! They even have stands set up so the smallest of visits can get a good view.

I’ve got a few pictures to share, but they don’t even scratch the surface of what’s there! There is no charge to have a look, though there are a few donation boxes.

Enjoy!

While much of the display is for eyes only, this one let's you press buttons! — While much of the display is for eyes only, this one let’s you press buttons!

This is a must for the train enthusiast in your family.

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Last-minute stocking stuffer ideas for ages newborn through 8

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I’m a blogger over at BabyCenter and pulled together a few posts I did over the past week filled with stocking stuffer ideas for all ages! I couldn’t resist sharing them with you. Check them out!

11 stocking stuffers perfect for baby’s 1st Christmas (ages 0-12 months)

7 stocking stuffers for toddlers ready to tear into Christmas (ages 12-24 months)

9 stocking stuffers that are all the rage among preschoolers (ages 2-5)

5 last-minute big-kid stocking stuffers under $5 (ages 5-8)

Happy holiday shopping!

Photo credit: andrewmalone/flickr

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4 seasonal things to do this weekend plus Mockingjay and dinosaurs

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Baby, it’s COLD outside! It’s not just us in Myrtle Beach – did you know all 50 states experienced 32 degrees or lower temps this week? It’s time to start celebrating Christmas this weekend with a few festive events around town:

1. Kick off the weekend at Barefoot Landing’s Annual Lighting of the Landing on Friday with fireworks at 7:00 pm followed by Santa’s arrival in front of Christmas Mouse.

2. May the odds be ever in your favor: Hunger Games – Mockingjay is out this weekend in theaters!

3. Do you have a dinosaur lover in your family? Check out the Discover the Dinosaurs interactive exhibit at the Myrtle Beach Convention Center on Saturday and Sunday.

4. Wear a holiday costume and head over to Broadway at the Beach to participate in the Jingle Bell Run & Walk 5k on Saturday afternoon.

5. The Palace Theater presents Broadway at the Beach’s 20th Annual Tree Lighting Ceremony, which features live performances beginning at 6:00 pm and a fireworks show at 8:00 pm on Saturday evening.

6. It’s not too late to get your tickets for Afternoon Tea with the Sugar Plum Fairy, put on by the Coastal Youth Ballet Theatre.

Hatton is a guest contributor, and writes over at Freshmom. Check out her gift guide for wine lovers if you need some early shopping ideas for hostess gifts or friends that made your nice list this year!

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