Empire Reel Babies Program

Congratulations! You have recently learned you were expecting, you gave birth or you have a little one alreade.   Like it or not either your life will change or it has already changed.   And there are times where you wish you had a special time with either your love one or with a girlfriend but babysitting is expensive and you don’t see how you can make an outing happen.

Well I have good news for you!   Empire Theaters have a Reel Babies Program where you can go see  a new-release movie twice a month in a baby-friendly environment.   What?  Is that possible?   You’re kidding right?

No ladies, it is quite possible now-a-days and you won’t believe how great it is to be able to go out even if baby is with you!

Are you worried that the sound will be too loud?  Don’t!   Empire Theater know how the ears of baby is sensitive to loud noise so they are bringing the volume down a bit.    They will even keep the lights on dim to allow you to quickly go to the change table is necessary during the movie.  No need to bring baby in the bathroom to change him/her.    You will also find a bottle warmer for those of you who have chosen not to breast-feed or can’t do it.   A play mat and a swing is also available to keep the babies busy.

I remember the days where I went to see a movie with reduced sounds.    It was fabulous to be able to enjoy a new movie with my little one without worrying about the sound and the fact that he would make noise in the theater.   If you are a new mom and are looking to get out of the house for a few hours, I highly recommend that you consider going to a movie during the Reel babies times.    It will be good for you and even for the little one.  

In February, Empire Theaters also have a special promotion.   February is ‘Bring a Friend’ month.  What is it?   Well it is quite simple actually.  Buy one admission to Empire Reel Babies and get a second one free.   Pretty cool eh?   Click on the image below to get more details about this special promotion.

What is also interesting about the program is that you can have your say to which movie will be shown on the Reel Babies days.     Personally I would like to have more family friendly titles available so I could go with my kids but so far I haven`t seen a movie that would be okay for them.    It is a bit disappointing to be honest.  I wouldn’t mind bringing my kids to a Reel Babies showing but I am not open to let them see watch the movies selected so far.

The Empire Reel Babies is perfect for everyone even though it is geared toward moms of younger children.    If the sound bother you at the theater when you go see a movie, try going during a Reel Babies event.   It is quite different.

In Ottawa, only one of the Empire Theaters have the Reel Babies Program and it is the one located in Orléans located at 3752 Innes Road.

For more information on the Empire Reel Babies program or to find where is the closest theater offering the Reel Babies program in your area, feel free to visit http://www.empiretheatres.com/reelbabies.

 

Disclosure – I am participating in the Empire Reel Babies program by Mom Central Canada on behalf of Empire Theatres. I received compensation as a thank you for my participation. The opinions on this blog are my own.

Empire Reel Babies

I have my first baby on June 25, 2001.   Back then I remember that there was some theaters that offered a special showing for moms with little ones.    I went to a couple of them but I will admit that I didn’t spend a lot of time in theaters with my young ones.   The theater was open but it was difficult to deal with diapers and so on back in the days.  There was also a time when if you baby would fuss and cry in a public place you would get some comments or disapproving glances around you.   

10 years have passed since then.   Nowadays, I find that people are more sympathetic with a fussy little one when you are in a restaurant (well most people are anyway!).   But I also discovered that the theaters have enhanced what they offer to moms of young ones who want to go to see a movie. 

The Empire Reel Babies Program will open their door twice a month so that you can enjoy a new-release movie in a baby-friendly environment.  Not only that but the theater is equipped with a change table, bottle warmer, play mat and swing as well!  They even keep the lights on dim and lower the volume a bit.   Talk about being of service to a new mom who needs to go out!   I think it is fabulous and I am partly wishing I would have a baby to enjoy such treatment.   But my kids have grown now…   Remember that little one I have back in 2001?   Well he turned 10 years old this summer and since then two brothers came to join him (2004 and 2005) as well as a sister in 2007.

My kids love to watch movies and I am planning to bring them to a family friendly selection.   I like the fact that the sound will be brought down – even for my kids I am careful with this.    My only disappointment with the program is not knowing in advance what will be playing.   The only Empire Theater offering it is located in Orléans which is about 40 minutes away from my house.  But to have the opportunity to bring all four of my kids at the theater is special to me.   So I am keeping my eyes open for a fun movie to go together which is not dirty, scary or anything with bad language.  

But more importantly, Empire Reel Babies is the ultimate outing for new parents.  Twice a month, you can go and enjoy a new-release movie in a baby-friendly environment.   So get out of the house twice a month and go see the latest blockbuster with your spouse or a friend.

In Ottawa, the only Empire theater that offer the Reel Babies program is the  ORLÉANS - Empire Theatres Orléans  which is located at 3752 Innes Road Orléans, ON K1W 0C8  Phone: (613) 830-4400 Movie Line: (613) 830-3133.  To find out if your closest Empire theater is offering the Reel Babies program, simply go to the Playdates page on their website.

For more information on the Reel Babies program, feel free to visit http://www.empiretheatres.com/reelbabies

Disclosure – I am participating in the Empire Reel Babies program by Mom Central Canada on behalf of Empire Theatres. I received compensation as a thank you for my participation. The opinions on this blog are my own.

Empire Theatres ‘Give & Get’ program

Have you even had any trouble to figure out what to give to your siblings, parents or in-laws?   Shopping is not always easy during the Christmas season…   But anyone would love to go see a movie at the theatre!   So here’s a great deals for you coming from Empire Theatres.   I am happy to present the Empire Theatres ‘Give & Get’ program. Each time you purchase $30 in Empire gift cards, you’ll get $30 in Empire coupons for free! Isn’t it wonderful?   With such a wonderful program, you can buy multiple Empire gift cards and be blessed at the same time.   Think of your cousins, the teachers of your kids, your pastor and so on.   

And if you have friends who’ve recently had a baby,  Empire Theatres created the Reel Babies program.   They will be able to see the latest movies without having to find a babysitter… Twice a month, Moms and Dads get the chance to see ‘grown-up’ movies in a baby-friendly environment. You can find all of the details on the website.

I usually tackle holiday gift giving by keeping an eye open all through he year for sales.   I don’t particularly enjoy going to stores during the month of December… that is before Christmas.   Do I consider myself cheap?   Not at all, I prefer having more for the amount I pay.   Consequently, it did happened in the past that I bought birthday and Christmas gifts in January/February when sales are going on.  

This year is a bit different.   I have to admit that most of my gift giving will be done without spending money.   How can she do that? you might wonder.   Well being a reviewer and loving to discover new products, I offered my services to toy companies this year and some have been generous to send me products to review.    Consequently, my kids, nephews and nieces are covered.    In a way this reviewing business is a part time job for me.   I still have to write a review, post it in various places (not just this blog) and voilà.

One of the gifts we enjoy getting (and it didn’t happened often) is receiving some gift cards to go see a movie.    Going to the movies is something we do once in a while my husband and I especially when movies with super-heroes comes out.   This coming December, we know that the new Narnia movie is coming out and we are looking forward to discover it.  Here’s a list of other interesting movies coming soon; Harry  Potter and the Deathly Hallows – Part 1, Chronicles of Narnia: The Voyage of the Dawn Treader, Tron: Legacy, Yogi Bear, Green Hornet, Thor, Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides, Kung Fu Panda 2: The Kaboom of Doom, Green Lantern, Cars 2.

Empire Theaters has a special offer for you.  When you purchase $30 in Empire Theatres’ Gift Cards you’ll receive $30 in Empire Theatres
Coupons – If you’re in the giving spirit, why not use the coupons for stocking stuffers too!   Be fast because there is a deadline for this offer.   On Friday, December 24th, it will be the ends of this wonderful offer (or while quantities last!).   This special offer is available one at Empire Theaters or online.   The coupons are valid in 2011 and each coupon is valid for one month period.  

The Coupon Bundle includes:

• Buy one General Admission Ticket and get a second Ticket FREE
• Get $2 OFF any* Combo (*excluding Kid's Pack)
• Admission Ticket, Regular Soft Drink & a Small Popcorn only $9.99 plus tax
• Purchase a Large Popcorn and get a FREE Large Coca-Cola® Soft Drink
• $6.99 Admission
• $4.00 OFF General Admission

To purchase Empire gift cards and find out more about Empire Theatres locations & showtimes, visit them at http://tiny.cc/13sg9.

Now where’s my popcorn…  I want to watch a movie!

Disclosure - I am participating in the Empire ‘Give & Get’ program by Mom Central on behalf of Empire Theatres. I received an Empire gift card and coupon bundle as a thank you for my participation. The opinions on this blog are my own.