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Have the Family ‘Day of a Lifetime’ at this Boca Raton Athletic Club & Spa

June 18, 2018 Modern Boca Mom Leave a comment

What if I told you there was a hidden gem in Boca where your family could focus on health, wellness and fun for the day…or EVERY day? Well, I’ve uncovered it and FYI–it happens to be a gorgeous Boca Raton athletic club: Life Time Boca Raton.

Whether you grab a day pass or become a member, I have some major intel to share on this recreational mecca in north central Boca just in time for the heat of summer!

Not familiar with Life Time Boca Raton?

I wasn’t either– I didn’t even know where it was! So, I was thrilled to be invited to experience their facilities earlier this month. Life Time was built to be a home away from home for your Boca family. You can work out and play in spaces that were designed to move and inspire you. Then, you’re invited to take advantage of Life Time’s FREE childcare so you can relax in lounges and social areas. Or, you can play with your kids in the pool! Win/win!

Boca Raton athletic club — The Life Time Boca Raton Executive Locker Room

Did you know that Life Time Boca Raton has a spa?

I didn’t. But the LifeSpa (and salon) is kind of the best concept ever. I can see it now– “Honey, I’m headed to the gym!” But instead, you really hit up the spa. LOL!

I actually did both during my visit. I took a BarreFusion class and then followed that bad boy up with a massage. It was mom heaven. Oleg stretched and manipulated my jacked up muscles in ways I couldn’t even comprehend. And I swear that helped me to be less sore from class the next day. I need Oleg to move into my house ASAP BTW.

There’s also a BONUS. Non-members are welcome to book services at the spa, too and can use the club on the day of as long as your treatment is $50 or more. And yes, that includes the free childcare. Time to treat yo-self mamas!

This Boca Raton athletic club offers a family day pass!

Picture this- your family is bored…or you just need a freaking BREAK. Come and purchase a day pass to Life Time Boca Raton for only $35 and use the club facilities and childcare for the day! The pool alone is worth it. Trust me!

Plus they have a delicious LifeCafe that serves breakfast and lunch (I even spotted a couple of beers on tap- what what!). They serve healthy food options, smoothies and even have a pretty good-sized kids menu. Non-members can stop by to eat anytime.

And they can host your child’s birthday party

Did you know you can book your child’s Boca birthday party at Life Time? I can just picture a Moana-themed bash in the pavilion by the pool…can’t you? You can find more info on Life Time birthday parties HERE.

Plus so much more…

There is so much more that I could talk about, but I’m hoping Life Time Boca Raton wants to keep working with me- ha! So, sufficed to say…stay tuned for more on this amazing Boca Raton athletic club!

Hosted: This post was hosted by the lovely ladies at the Gab Group and Life Time Boca Raton. All opinions expressed in this blog post are my own and not influenced in any way by the host. Any statistic, quote or other representation about a product or service should be verified with provider and please refer to this site’s Disclosure for more information. I was given a complimentary day pass, lunch and a spa treatment in exchange for a blog review, but that does not impact my views or opinions.

CLASSES & THINGS TO DO, KIDS

Summer Reading ROCKS at the Boca Raton Public Library

June 11, 2018 Modern Boca Mom Leave a comment

As parents, we all know how important summer learning is. There will be no “summer slide” in my house! Luckily, Boca Raton dad and Mayor, Scott Singer, agrees. He recently issued a proclamation declaring that June 4 through August 10 will be designated as Summer Reading for 2018! This year’s theme, “Libraries Rock!,” encourages residents of all ages to “rock out and read!” Residents are also welcome to participate in the over 100 programs and classes for all ages at the Boca Raton Public Library (BRPL). I can definitely appreciate some free summer fun!

Public libraries like BRPL play a critical role in providing a bridge for education and academic skills for students over the summer months. This is to help prevent the “summer slide,” during which students may lose educational achievements made over the previous school year. To combat this, the Boca Raton Public Library is presenting an exciting summer of educational initiatives!

The Boca Raton Public Library is a place of learning and discovery for residents of all ages. Adults are also encouraged to participate in Summer Reading to set a good example for their Boca kids. Reading helps adults improve memory, learn new things and enhance well being. We can all use that, right?

The Friends of the Boca Raton Public Library, through a recent donation, will also provide “Libraries Rock!” book bags for registered summer reading participants. There will also be prizes for participating children, ‘tweens and teens. Library staff will also wear themed Summer Reading shirts this summer thanks to the Friends’ donation.

Get your kids signed up today, Boca moms! We all need something to do when it’s raining outside, right?

Sign up for 2018 Summer Reading through the Boca Raton Public Library website at bocalibrary.org or visit the Downtown or Spanish River Library.

CLASSES & THINGS TO DO

Incredibles 2 Movie Coloring Sheets for Bored Kiddos

June 8, 2018 Modern Boca Mom

It’s been 14 years since the INCREDIBLES swooped into movie theaters (2004, OMG…I graduated from college that year). Now, I actually have a kid to take to see the sequel coming out on June 15th! To celebrate the 2018 Disney movie opening, we have some awesome movie coloring sheets and activities available for download! They will probably come in handy with all of these rainy days and bored kiddos, so check them out below. Here’s what you can expect from INCREDIBLES 2!

ABOUT THE MOVIE

In INCREDIBLES 2, Helen (voice of Holly Hunter) is called on to lead a campaign to bring Supers back, while Bob (voice of Craig T. Nelson) navigates the day-to-day heroics of “normal” life at home with Violet (voice of Sarah Vowell), Dash (voice of Huck Milner) and baby Jack-Jack—whose super powers are about to be discovered. Their mission is derailed, however, when a new villain emerges with a brilliant and dangerous plot that threatens everything. But the Parrs don’t shy away from a challenge, especially with Frozone (voice of Samuel L. Jackson) by their side. That’s what makes this family so Incredible.

INCREDIBLES 2 Movie Coloring Sheets and Activities

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Like INCREDIBLES 2 on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PixarTheIncredibles/
Follow INCREDIBLES 2 on Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheIncredibles
Follow INCREDIBLES 2 on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theincredibles/
Visit the official INCREDIBLES 2 website here: http://disney.com/incredibles2

INCREDIBLES 2 opens in theatres everywhere on June 15th!

CLASSES & THINGS TO DO, KIDS

Calling All Boca Amateur Filmmakers | It’s Time to Get SPOOKY!

May 29, 2018 Modern Boca Mom

Summer may be just around the corner, but we’re already thinking ahead to Halloween and the 7th Annual Kids’ Spooky Film Festival! Sugar Sand Park Community Center is searching for the best and brightest amateur filmmakers to create family-friendly films for Boca’s Spooky Film Festival. It will coincide with the 14^thyear of Shriek Week, running October 19, 20, 25, 26, and 27, (2018).

My daughter already has her costume in mind. So, I honestly think this announcement for Boca’s Spooky Film Festival is right on time!

Calling All Amateur Filmmakers for Boca’s Spooky Film Festival 2018!

In case you don’t have editing experience or software on hand, the Boca Raton Public Library is offering participants the use of the Downtown Library Discovery Studio’s editing software on selected Saturdays in August and September. You do not need a library card and an experienced staff member will be on hand to help.

Prizes will be awarded for the best youth (ages 12-17), family, and adult-created film. Film formats may include:

Live action
Animation
Digital comic books.

The films will be judged by a panel of industry professionals (which are pretty impressive- see them here!).

All films are due in person to the Sugar Sand Park Community Center or postmarked by September 30, 2018. Prizes will be announced this summer.

Fans can watch and vote for their favorite films online October 1-31 for the People’s Choice Award. Selected films will be shown in the Willow Theatre during Shriek Week. They are so smart and screen them while patrons are waiting in the queue for the Haunted House. I love that they do this!

For entry forms and full rules, visit www.sugarsandpark.org/spooky-film-festival.

Sponsored: This post is sponsored by Sugar Sand Park. All opinions expressed in this blog post are my own and not influenced in any way by the sponsor. Any statistic, quote or other representation about a product or service should be verified with provider. Please refer to this site’s Disclosure for more information. I have been compensated for this post, but that does not impact my views or opinions.