Pace Academy online auction offers deals, steals, & one-of-a-kind items

Let me say that I don't have kids at Pace Academy but I have friends who do and respect the school, its reputation, and its educational philosophy.  I also respect the well-endowed scholarship fund that offsets the hefty tuition fees that it costs to attend this prestigious school. To help Pace continue to offer all they do (including tuition assistance), they are hosting The Pace Academy Spring Auction and Gala.  The auction will take place online, on PBay, an online bidding platform that provides consumers the ability to bid on auction items. The auction is open to not only Pace Academy families and faculty, but also to the metro Atlanta public.  And the items are pretty amazing.  Seems like you could even get a good deal if you time it right while helping out a good cause.

Auction items include:

• Free Chick Fil A for a year
• Front row tickets to the U.S. Open Tennis Championship
• Two tickets to the finals of Dancing with the Stars
• Spa, Bed & Breakfast package at the Ritz-Carlton Buckhead
• Round-trip tickets on AirTran Airways
• A $2,000 dinner at award-winning Local Three Kitchen & Bar
• Accommodations at a large villa in Cabo San Lucas

Enjoy!

Primrose sponsoring Family Dance-off Contest

Who doesn't like to dance?  Even people who SAY they don't dance, I bet still boogie down when no one's watching.  Well, Primrose Schools, a leader in educational childcare, wants to see those moves!  They are sponsoring the third annual Family Dance-off to benefit Children's Miracle Network Hospitals.  The dance-off is their way of fighting childhood obesity while promoting family fun, exercise and healthy choices.

Children's Healthcare of Atlanta is one of the 170 Children's Miracle Network Hospitals that collectively treat more than 17 million children annually.  (And at least once a year that includes one of my children!)

Entering your family into the Dance-off competition is super easy:

1. Record a 30 second video of your families best dance moves. (Go ahead and get silly!)
2. Visit www.familydanceoff.com and upload your best take between now and March 23.
3. Share your video with friends via email and social media outlets (Facebook, Twitter, etc)
4. View and vote daily (once per day per device) for your family video.  And encourage your friends and family to vote for you too of course!

While this sounds like fun, no contest is complete without some great prizes.  Primrose Schools is providing prizes for both the family who wins and $81,000 in donations to Children's Miracle Network Hospitals.  Here's what you could win if you enter:

• 16 families will receive $1000 to donate to their Children's Miracle Network Hospital and will move on to the final round to compete for grand, 2nd, and 3rd prizes. 
• Grand prize: $5,000 to the family and $30,000 to their Children's Miracle Network Hospital.
• Second prize: $3,000 to the family and $20,000  to their Children's Miracle Network Hospital.
• Third prize: $1,500 to the family and $15,000  to their Children's Miracle Network Hospital.

Go ahead and enter!  You know you want to show off those moves!  

Enjoy!

Disclosure: I was entered for a chance to win a gift card in exchange for this post.  No monetary exchange took place and all thoughts and opinions are my own.

Family discounts offered for the Harlem Globetrotters at Philips Arena

The high-flying, family-friendly entertainment extravaganza known as the Harlem Globetrotters are coming to Atlanta! Yay! I love this crew! I remember going to see them as a kid and just loving it. Dont worry if you are not into basketball. For these guys (and girls) it is all about fun and entertainment.

The Harlem Globetrotters will be at the Philips Area for one night only...and it happens to be on St. Patrick's Day (March 17).  Talk about a good reason to let loose with the family and have some fun!

The Harlem Globetrotters are offering families a Family 4 Pack offer to make seeing this great show a little more affordable.  Through this special offer, you can purchase 4 tickets and receive a voucher for a free hotdog and soda with each ticket!  This will save you over $34 and keep you from out of the kitchen for one night!  Win-Win! 

The Family Four Pack offer is valid on the $48, $38 and $27 tickets. Additional fees may apply.To purchase your Family Four Pack, go to Ticketmaster.com and select the Family Four Pack option.  

Enjoy! I know I will!

Disclosure: My opinions are always my own but there are times I receive free tickets in exchange for posting interesting info like this.