Denver Deal: TCBY, Denver Art Museum, Echo Mountain, & more
I recently had the opportunity to try the new flavors at TCBY frozen yogurt that included Bananas Foster and Coconut. I have to be honest, and I will tell you that I don’t really like Banana “flavored” things. I don’t mind passing over the banana-flavored Laffy Taffy or the banana runts. I was not very excited to try the Bananas Foster flavor of frozen yogurt. I can only describe it as it “slapped me in the face with REAL banana flavor.” While I can’t say that I loved it, I will say that my kids did and I was surprised that it didn’t taste like that fake banana stuff of other candy. However, the coconut was really amazing. It is a vanilla-based flavor with an ever slight (but very yummy) aftertaste of coconut (bonus: TCBY offers sample cups). I started out just getting the new flavors in sample size – but quickly realized that I love the coconut flavor and got a whole cup! What I thought funnier was all the ideas that my kids were thinking that “TCBY” stood for. Apparently we were not the only ones – as there were “guesses” on the wall right inside! My son said maybe it means Try Coconut and Banana Yogurt. What do you think it stands for?
Colorado is the host for the NCAA Women’s Final Four! We will have more in an upcoming post – but there are still volunteer opportunities. If you are interested in tickets or opportunities, visit their website at NCAA.com/finalfour
Consignment Sales
I love a great consignment sale! YAY! This week visit Just Between Friends of Aurora sale on March 23-25. Friday-Saturday: 9a-5p $2 admission. Sunday: 9a-2p (Half-price sale) at Arapahoe County Fairgrounds in Aurora.
Jamba Juice Coupons
Yum! Jamba Juice printable coupons – just $2 gets you a yummy fruit smoothie.
Best DAM Spring Break
Denver Art Museum (DAM) is celebrating Spring Break March 25 through April 1, 2012 with FREE admission to kids under 18. To celebrate the Denver-only exhibition, Yves Saint Laurent: The Retrospective, the DAM offers lots of chances to explore what it takes to be a fashion designer. Kids can pick out fabrics, mix patterns and create a new look in our Fashion Studio. The museum also has two Hotspots that focus on fashion. On weekdays, families can make an Egyptian flower collar or sew Oceanic tapa cloth. Using a paper doll as a guide, kids can become a designer as part of an interactive family tour. The museum also has costumes throughout so little ones can dress up as cowboys, Renaissance royalty or the emperor from Imperial China.
Echo Mountain Round-up
Echo’s version of the Wild West happens on Saturday, March 31. Bust out those boots, hats and western garb as Denver’s closest ski and snowboard area transforms into the ‘Ol West with Scion’s Design Your Own Board Contest, Evening “Sheriff Shootout Rail Jam” (Adults ages 13 & up),”Lil’ Wranglers Rail Jam” for skiers and snowboarders ages 12 and under, costume contests, BBQ, Rocky Mountain Chili Bowl snowboard giveaway,Eating Competition, Stick Horse Races, Contests, Prizes and much more!
Cherry Creek Shopping Center
Cherry Creek Shopping Center has always been sort of revolutionary in terms of putting together some really fun sponsorships/events (like the Narnia-themed Christmas) and recently announced a couple of different partnerships–Wicked (the Broadway Musical coming back to Denver) and Fox Movies Mall virtual storefront. The storefront will include a home entertainment lounge. Download the Fox Movie Mall app and Stop, Scan and Shop. Using your smart phone – scan a QR code and you are instantly taken online to make their purchases and have them shipped right to their doors. Plus, when you download the app you save up to 50 percent on purchases and have access to the RIO coloring app plus additional games, trailers, movie and TV clips and more. The fun kicks off to coincide with the release of Alvin and the Chipmunks on DVD.
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