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Mom hot takes kids play places are expensive

Mom hot takes children’s centers are getting so expensive. I definitely take my son to them and I would go to more if they weren’t as expensive it’s hard right now with the economy honestly hoping places get less expensive and the economy gets better for all of us! Chuck E. Cheese #momhottakes #lemon8challenge @Lemon8Parenting

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the one near me is 10 for 3 hours but we hardly ever do it unless its cold and rainy

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