Advance Auto Parts MONSTER JAM March 8th-9th, 2013

They're Baaaaack!  The Advance Auto Parts Monster Jam is headed back to the Idaho Center in Nampa, Idaho and if this year is anything like last year, the show should be great! 

 

If you've never been to a Monster Jam, you should definitely take the time to check it out this year!  My family attended the show for the first time last year and had the best time EVER! 

I don't know why, but there is something about a car-crushing, high-flying, roaring Monster truck that turns otherwise reserved  people into cheering, yelling, fist-pumping fans!

This year's show has lots of stuff to cheer about!  Not only will it feature long-time favorites like Grave Digger and Maverick, but newcomers Captain America, Monster Mutt Dalmation and Northern Nightmare will be making their Idaho debuts.

In between the truck competitions, fans will stay busy watching ATV races, trying to win giveaways (t-shirt cannons, seat number drawings, etc) and listening to interviews with drivers.  The whole event is very exciting and fast-paced, so it's really hard for kids to get bored.  

One of the best parts of the show is the Pit Party, which takes place on Saturday, March 9th from 11:30AM – 12:30PM (Sat. 2PM ticket & Pit Pass required for entry; available to purchase for $10 Adults/$5 Kids).  The Pit Party gives fans a chance to see the trucks up close and meet and talk to drivers.  If your child is interested in getting driver autographs, a great idea would be to go to the Advance Auto Parts Monster Jam website, print out a coloring page, color it and have one of the drivers sign it at the Pit Party.  That way they'll have a cool memento of their experience!

Pit Party

Tickets for the Nampa Monster Jam show are on sale now, with prices ranging from $22, $30 (Gold Circle) and $45 (Front Row). Kids tickets (ages 2-12) available for select seating are priced at only $10 each** 

You can purchase tickets at the Idaho Center Box Office, online at IdahoCenter.com or charge by phone at 208-442-3232. 

Special Bonus!!  I Am Boymom readers can use the code MOMS for a $4 discount on each ticket!!  Whoo-hoo!  See you there!

**Above ticket prices are advance purchase only; all ticket prices are $2 more when purchased the day of the event; tickets may be subject to service charges, facility and handling fees.

Disney On Ice Returns to the Valley

I have been really blessed as a blogger to work with some great companies to help promote family friendly products and events.  Last year I was selected to work with Feld Entertainment.  These are the folks who bring us great events like the Ringling Brothers Barnum and Bailey Circus and Disney on Ice. 

Last year we had the pleasure of attending both the circus and the ice show, which were really visually stunning and entertaining events!  I was a little worried that my boys might not enjoy the Disney On Ice thing, but I was once again proven WRONG about my knowledge of what they do and do not like.  They loved it!  They loved the skating, the Disney characters, the athletic tricks and spins, the music...the whole thing.

This year's Disney On Ice Show celebrates 100 Years of Magic.  We are really looking forward to going again. If you would like to go, tickets are on sale now and Feld is offering a special family discount of 4 tickets for $44*.  You can purchase tickets through ticketmaster.com, just use the code MOM to buy them online or by phone!  Don't forget to bring money for souvenirs!

*The tickets are good for any performance, not valid on VIP or Front Row seats. A minimum of 4 tickets is required; additional tickets can be purchased at $11 each. No double discounts, service charges and handling fees may apply.