DIY Hot Chocolate Bombs !! #hotchocolatebombs

It's All the Fad..... Hot Chocolate Bombs!!

Have you heard of Hot Chocolate Bombs?!

Okay so we decided to make them.

Let's just get to it. We had so much fun crafting these up.

What you need:

Sphere Silicone Mold

Melting Chocolate

Sprinkles 

Marshmallows

Hot Chocolate

Here are the easy to do steps:

Melt your chocolate (use micro safe bowls if need to and heat in 30 sec increments)

Pour into molds about a teaspoon at first to coat the mold.. hot tip.. or cold.. haha.. put the mold into freezer after a thin layer about a minute then layer up from center out not too thick.

Set mold in freezer to harden up chocolate

After 5 mins pop them put carefully and place on sheet. I stuck a cold pack under mine to keep them from melting when I picked them up.

Fill half the molds with hot cocoa & choclate chips, sprinkles and marshmallows

Heat a plate and put half the sphere on just to melt the edge of the rim then put it on top of the other half sealing the two halves... hold for a few seconds to melt together.

Drizzle and or sprinkle the top 

Heat milk or water and drop your hot chocolate bomb in!

Enjoy!! Tasty & homemade!!

Happy Holidays! 

Give the Gift of Rubio’s Burrito Box This Holiday Season! #rubios #burritobox

Tacos, Tacos, Tacos, Burrito & a Blanket...

This is my type of Holiday cheer!!!!! It involves one of our favorites... Rubio's nom nom foodie holiday treats.

Warm your spirits and bring a little burrito joy with the Rubio’s Peace, Joy & Burritos Gift Box.

We order rhe family meal pack often so we will try this featured pack for for sure! Festive gifts plus cards to eat.. yes please!

For $39.95, receive a burrito blanket, fuzzy socks, candle + matches, a puzzle & $30 in free entrée cards.

The contents of the Holiday Box will create those cozy, festive vibes we look forward to every year. 

Boxes can be purchased on Black Friday,11/27, at https://rubios-holiday-box.myshopify.com/.

Hosting A Stress Free Yummy Tamalada with El Gallo Giro #tamalada #tamaleseason #ElGalloGiro

Hosting a Tamalada aka Tamale Making Gathering

Don't Stress you can buy all the fixings to make your tamales at home or you can just buy amazingly tasty tamales... both made possible by our fave El Gallo Giro.

You can make it a friends and family thing or just make some tamales yourself, it really is calming and fun. For me it became an effort to make the perfect tamale.

Thanks to El Gallo Giro for sponsoring the delish fixings for our tamalada. All opinions are my own.

My Easy steps and tips..

* get your premade masa from El Gallo Giro ( my closest location is Santa Ana)



* get corn husks & soak for 1 hour

* pick and prep a filling for the tamales

* add a salsa for spice or flavor



* spread masa

On The Go Tamales In Hand from Miguel's Jr #MyMiguelsJr Makes it Easy to Dine Tamale Happy

So It's  No Secret Wr Are Huge Tamale Fans... Thanks to Miguel's Jr. We Soccer Night in Tamale Style!

Have you heard the news?! 

Mary's tamale bundle is here...



Thanks to Miguel's Jr. for hooking us up with a tasty treat of a family meal. All opinions are my own.

 

What?! I know! Mary's Tamale bundle, a complete meal for 4 featuring 6 tamales, 4 drinks, and chips and salsa is perfect for on the go peeps like us.

Tis the season for tamales and we loved them. 

Since we make, buy and eat tamales we love to try others for flavor and quality. 

We thought that Miguel's Jr. Tamale pack was filling, tasty and bot dry, a bonus on that flavor too. I am picky when it comes to how the masa sticks or well does NOT stick to the corn husk and how dry tamales can be. These were perfectly tasty and to my style.

If you are in a rush this holiday season or need to bring a dish to share.. grab some tamales. They are so easy to cut up and share with a group & everyone loves them!

We have had soccer 3 to 4 nights a week lately so this is the perfect meal to take a break with and have ready to eat. Everyone loved it.

Happy eating my foodie friends....

Get all the deets on more at Miguel's Jr.

Winter Fest OC Returns Dec. 19th & We Have All The Deets Plus A #Giveaway

Winter Fest OC, returns to the OC Fair & Event Center December 19th through January 5th!

 

Winter Fest will debut its fifth consecutive year bringing “Winter to the OC” with new food, entertainment, and more attractions than before guaranteeing fun for all ages.

 

Thank you Winter Fest for providing us with a giveaway and winter fun in OC. All opinions are our own. 

 

Check out our recap from past years https://youtu.be/C2gMiDk9P-Q

 

Let's break it down!

 

My kids favorites in the past...

 

* My kiddos enjoy the festival of lights a lot. We love to ride the train and walk through.

* Of course snowflake village for snow tubing is a most for both. I love seeing them tube down with huge smiles. Beats the wait in the local mountain too, oh and the price, I hear Big Bear is outrageous now.

 

They can never get enough of the snow tubing, so I join in too! 

* Ice Skating under the stars. We love to ice skate. Crisp socal not too freezing but cold enough to feel mountain winter fun right here in OC.

 

Early bird tickets and select value packages are available now starting at only $10 at www.WinterFestOC.com. 

 

New and expanded attractions at Winter Fest OC include:

Big City Greens - A Must Watch Hilarious Family Friendly Show - PLUS New Musical Holiday Show Airing on Dec 7th!

Cricket and Tilly crack us up! Do you know who these two are?! 

Watch Big City Greens on Disney Channel and Disney Now to find out. You will be hooked.

We were able to see a sneak peek of the super secret Musical Holiday Episode of Big City Greens!

Thank you Disney Channel for the invite to see the Holiday Musical special airing December 7th. All opinions are our own.

Have you seen the show? It's quirky and funny for all ages. I love it, my 12 yo loves it and my 7.5 yo loves it.... winning!

A simple family in the big city surrounded by time moving forward & fast.

The creators also wrote Gravity Falls, another favorite of ours. Shane and Chris Houghton are comedy and the y are brothers. Double the funny in that house growing up I am sure.

We had a lot of fun chatting with them both & learning about drawing the characters & voice over recording as they do some of the voices themselves! 

Mikey & Arianna loved it & can't wait to see it air! 

Honestly, I can't wait to watch it with my family too.. guys it's cute & funny!

Get social with the show too using #BigCityGreens #DisneyChannel .

SeaWorld San Diego Christmas Celebration Review Plus #Autism Tips #SeaWorldChristmas

It's been 7 years since we visited SeaWorld San Diego & a lot has changed!

We loved the Christmas Celebration themed shows, Rudolph's village of fun & seeing beautiful sealife up close.

We had so much fun exploring we wanted to give you some tips and must do's too... don't forget the Holiday festivities are on now until January 5th.
 



We loved that there are quite a few rides to enjoy too. Here is a recap we made on youtube of our day... we needed a few more hours to see everything but check it out and then read below for some fun tips.

 

A few time management, sensory & autism friendly tips..

* Arrive early & plan to do a combination of rides, shows & sights.
 



* See guest services for an assistance pass. This will help on the wait or return times for sensory needs.

* Take a break to have a snack & watch the tree lighting. Grab a souvenir like this cutie!
 

SnowLand Returns to Great Wolf Lodge! #Snowland #GreatWolfLodge

We Love Great Wolf Lodge!

Great Wolf Lodge celebrates the most festive time of year with its annual Snowland celebration taking place Nov. 29, 2019 through Jan. 5, 2020. 

Families will soak up the holiday spirit with daily snow showers in the Grand Lobby, visits from Santa and a variety of festive seasonal activities. 

During this seasonal celebration families can enjoy an escape from the chilly winter weather at the resort’s expansive 84-degree indoor water park while also experiencing the most magical holiday gift of all - time together as a family.

Beyond spreading holiday cheer during Snowland, Great Wolf Lodge is looking to help grant wishes for children facing critical illnesses by partnering with Make-A-Wish® on a special holiday-themed wolf ear promotion.

Starting Nov. 24, Great Wolf Lodge will sell festive Santa Hat Wolf Ears for $8.99 at the front desk and Buckhorn retail outlet, with $2 from each sale being donated to Make-A-Wish. 

The campaign runs until Jan. 5, 2020 or until supplies run out – the number of Santa Hat Wolf Ears available for purchase is limited to 15,000 ears across all U.S. resorts.

Gift Ideas - Teeth Whitening with GLO Tis The Season for a Bright Smile

Give the Gift of a Happy, Healthy, Confident Smile with GLO Science this Holiday Season

 

10% of all GLO Lit Teeth Whitening Kit Purchases Will Go to the GLO Good Foundation to Support Those Who Need Dental Care the Most

Red wine, coffee, soda, oh my! Could your teeth use a little whitening action this holiday season?

 

Mine Can! I am a huge fan of coffee like all day long. I heard there was a new way to brighten my smile....

 

I am so excited to have the opportunity to review GLO Science! All opinions will be my own. Check back soon.. but first here are some deets.. cause gift giving season is upon us.

 

Snag the latest craze in at-home professional teeth whitening with the GLO Lit Teeth Whitening Tech Kit with Bluetooth by GLO Science. Dedicated to building healthy smiles and confidence, GLO Science, an award-winning New York City oral health company invented by world-renowned celebrity dentist and oral health expert, Dr. Jonathan B. Levine, encourages users to give the gift of a confident smile this winter.

 

 

 

With the holidays fast approaching, consider giving your loved ones something they can really use, like a boost in confidence from a brighter, whiter smile. GLO Lit, the latest product launched by GLO Science Teeth Whitening, is the perfect solution to attaining brighter and beautiful teeth that will have them showing-off their smiles at every occasion, celebration, and family gathering.

Holiday Fun with Visits to the OC Zoo Dec 14th

Holiday Merriment with the Animals of the OC Zoo Dec. 14

So cute! I love it. Did you know that the OC Zoo is located inside of Irvine Park just on the other side of Irvine Park Railroad?!

It's the perfect size for all ages to cruise through while seeing some of our favorite local wildlife and more. 
 

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Deets on the event...

 
The County of Orange, OC Parks and the loveable animals of the OC Zoo are spreading the holiday spirit with the annual Christmas at the OC Zoo on Saturday, December 14 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.  
Families from near and far are invited to spend a winter day at the seasonally decorated OC Zoo located inside Irvine Regional Park.
 
Throughout the festive day, furry residents will be opening treat-filled gifts and searching for special goodies hidden in Christmas trees. Children of all ages can enjoy holiday inspired crafts and games.
 
Special guests Mr. and Mrs. Claus, will be sprinkling holiday cheer throughout the OC Zoo as they visit with children and spread holiday cheer. Reservations are not required for Christmas at the OC Zoo, as admission tickets will be sold at the door.
 
All holiday festivities are free with paid zoo admission. Coupons and passes are not valid for special events.
 
Join the festive fun with OC Parks and the animals of the OC Zoo!

Perfect Holiday Family Fun at Queen Mary Christmas...

Fill up on Holiday fun in SoCal with The Queen Mary Christmas this season.

Experience True Holiday Magic at Queen Mary Christmas November 29, 2019 - January 1, 2020
25 Days of Holiday Adventure Featuring an All-New Event Footprint on and off-ship; 6,000 sq. ft. Ice Skating Rink, Live Entertainment, Art & Crafts.


We love Holidays at the Queen Mary at have really enjoyed making memories and making it a tradition over the years.

 



 

The Ice Skating Rink has got to be my favorite with the setting it is in, the Queen Mary behind as a back drop is beautiful.

 

 

All the details...
The Queen Mary invites one and all to experience the spirit of the holiday season at Queen Mary Christmas, sailing into Long Beach November 29, 2019 through January 1, 2020, on select dates. Queen Mary Christmas will offer 25 days of holiday cheer with on-and-off ship activations, pairing an outdoor wonderland of fun with hints of maritime magic with strolling entertainment, libations, treats, gingerbread and stocking decorating, Santa meet and greets, ice skating on the True North Ice Rink, and much more.

Take in the vintage yuletide atmosphere by strolling down the sparkling tree-lined Promenade Deck, to find Ol’ Saint Nick. When Santa is away from his North Pole workshop, his Captain’s Quarters in the Shipyard are his home away from home. Join Santa here for a meet and greet, help him chart the course to the North Pole, and pose for a souvenir photo with the jolly fellow. Head to the Main Hall to hear the tales of Christmas like never before during Storytime with Mrs. C and sip on hot chocolate topped off with fixings at the hot chocolate bar.

The Christmas Village, located inside the Exhibition Hall, boasts a festive workshop where all elves in attendance can decorate stockings, trim gingerbread houses, enjoy live entertainment and create jolly arts and crafts. From the Christmas Village, wander through a winter pathway of ‘Instagrammable’ backdrops and photo moments to the 4D Theatre for an intimate screening of The Polar Express, that will take viewers on a 4D sensory adventure complete with snow flurries and the smell of hot cocoa.

Sea World San Diego Christmas Celebration Returns with New Additions

The holiday festivities at SeaWorld San Diego are back this year!

 

Make spirits bright at this favorite family Christmas event, happening daily from Nov. 23, 2019, through Jan. 5, 2020.

 

Have you been in the past? We have not but I hear it is entertaining, beautiful, fun and festive. This year there are new additions to the event too.

 



 

Hot off the press from Sear World, Here we Go, Have a Merry Time

 

As holiday music fills the air, a sea of over one million lights sparkle, transforming SeaWorld into a marvelous holiday event.

 

Enjoy live shows like the all-new Winter Wonderland on Ice and Cirque Christmas. Plus, meet festive friends at Rudolph’s Christmastown and the new Sesame Street® Christmas Village.

 

Savor holiday flavors of hot cocoa and warm desserts as you shop for unique gifts and decorations.

 

 

NEW Sesame Street Christmas Village

Oh what fun it is to gather with family and friends at Sesame Street® Christmas Village. Here, treetops glisten with twinkling lights, snow falls and children can dance with their favorite furry friends. Families can enjoy Sesame Street story time with Mrs. Claus and share their wish list with Santa.

 

 

Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer

MainPlace Mall Unveils “A Christmas Story”-Themed Interactive New Holiday Experience

More From MainPlace Mall & Holiday Festivities - You Wont Want to Miss This!

MainPlace Mall, a three-story super-regional shopping center in Santa Ana, California, announced it's holiday activities schedule as well as the introduction of an exciting new Santa set inspired by the fan-favorite Warner Bros. film A Christmas Story. 

The new set modernizes the traditional Santa visit, offering guests a branded family entertainment experience that will appeal to visitors of all ages - not just families with children. The new walk-through set combines the best elements of today’s highly popular “selfie museums” and augmented reality interactive experiences. A rendering of the new set can be viewed and downloaded here: http://ow.ly/aQdv30pHu7t.

“The brand-new ‘A Christmas Story’-themed holiday experience debuting this year at MainPlace Mall is an incredible change from the traditional Santa sets shoppers have grown accustomed to over the years,” says Jonathan Maher, Senior General Manager of the shopping center. “The new experience, based on the film, A Christmas Story, features an array of photo opportunities, an augmented reality app that really brings the set to life, and period-specific décor that will immerse our visitors in the Parker family home and the 1940s-era time period. With this new interactive attraction, the journey to see Santa has just become as much fun as the visit itself.”

According to MainPlace Mall’s owner, Centennial, a real estate investment firm with a national portfolio of shopping, dining, entertainment and mixed-use destinations, the new set is one of four being introduced nationwide this year. Centennial also plans to tour these experiential holiday sets annually among several of its malls to provide visitors at each property — including MainPlace Mall — with an exciting new encounter year after year.

MainPlace Mall: “A Christmas Story” Holiday Set: Debuts November 13th
A cherished holiday film, A Christmas Story is the heartwarming narrative about Ralphie, a young boy in the 1940s who yearns for a special present for Christmas. The experience at MainPlace Mall incorporates many of the most famous scenes from the movie, and because the movie was set in the ‘40s, it provides an opportunity for different generations to share memories as they admire replicas of period-specific food items, appliances and furnishings and hear the sounds of an antique radio playing in the background.
 

Visitors to the experience at MainPlace Mall can take pictures in front of Ralphie’s family home, inside the Parker family kitchen, and as a paid addition, alongside the movie’s iconic leg lamp. Using the set’s free augmented reality app, guests can even don a pink bunny suit or watch the neighbor’s bloodhounds knock over the table and steal the Christmas turkey - all before visiting and taking professional photos with Santa and sliding down the movie’s famous slide to exit the set.

“Working so closely with Warner Bros. Consumer Products has been an incredible experience,” says John Carter, CEO and Design Director at Parker 3D. “By taking the key scenes from such a treasured Warner Bros. holiday film and combining them with the artistic talents of our very creative design team, we’ve developed an incredible multi-sensory experience that will engage, entertain and amaze families waiting to visit with Santa Claus as well as teens and senior citizens looking for a new and interesting way to experience the holidays.”

 Visit with Santa Claus: November 13th - December 24th

Irvine Park Railroad Christmas Train is Back... Tickets Sell Out... Plus #Giveaway

Ho, Ho, Ho, The Christmas Train to Santa at Irvine Park Railroad is back this year!

 

**This event sells out every year**

 

Take some time to spend with the family in Santa's Village playing games, hearing a story from Mrs. Claus, decorating cookies and so much more.

 



 

Enjoy all of the activities before you board or after. You can event play in the village if you don't have tickets to see Santa!

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Here are all the deets for this years event and also a surprise flash giveaway!

 

IRVINE PARK RAILROAD’S 24th ANNUAL CHRISTMAS TRAIN - 2019

 

It’s the season, once again for Irvine Park Railroad’s annual Christmas Train. Come with family and friends and take this enchanting night ride through historic Irvine Regional Park to meet Santa Claus. The train will depart every 15 minutes from the brightly-lit train station and drop passengers off at the North Pole.

 

Christmas Train tickets may be purchased to ride the train at a specific date and time — get in line and board the train any time during the hour for which you purchase tickets. Tickets may be purchased online ONLY and can be purchased beginning Monday, November 4th at 8:00 am; tickets may not be purchased in person. Visit www.IrvineParkRailroad.com for details. 

 

While waiting to board the train, there are many activities for children to enjoy in Santa’s Village located next to the train station. Activities will be open when the Christmas Train runs and include:

Story Time with Mrs. Claus

Christmas Cookie Decorating

Carnival Games

Ice Fishing

Santa Claus Moon Bounce

Craft Corner

Blizzard Ball

Christmas Coloring Corner

Picture Stands

Prices for activities vary; for additional information and costs, visit www.IrvineParkRailroad.com.

At the North Pole, visitors may purchase coffee, hot chocolate, freshly-popped popcorn, hot pretzels, and cookies from Santa’s Snack Shop. A full kitchen menu is available at the train station.

 

Visitors may take their own pictures with Santa or you may purchase a picture taken by Irvine Park Railroad. Each 5” x 7” photo will be presented with an Irvine Park Railroad frame and available for pickup shortly after being taken.

 

After visiting with Santa, hop back aboard the train and enjoy the colorful Christmas lights and decorations, as well as the magical “Tunnel of Lights”, on the ride back to the station.

 

When visiting the Christmas Train, remember to dress warmly, bring a camera, and arrive early to avoid crowds.

 

The Irvine Park Railroad Christmas Train is open beginning Friday, November 29th through Sunday, December 23rd. Please visit our web site for hours and to purchase tickets.   

 

The cost to ride the Christmas Train is $20.00 per person. Children younger than 24 months ride free.

 

The parking for Irvine Regional Park is $3.00 per vehicle on weekdays and $5.00 per vehicle on weekends; parking for the Christmas Train is free after 5:00 PM.

 

Annual Irvine Park Railroad events include the Anniversary Celebration, 4th Grade California History Education Program, Easter Eggstravaganza, Pumpkin Patch, Great Pumpkin Weigh-Off, and Christmas Train. 

During the day, visit Irvine Regional Park’s other activities including Wheel Fun Rentals® at Irvine Park — fun and unique bike rentals that can be enjoyed by single riders or an entire family — paddle boat rentals, the Orange County Zoo and pony rides.

Irvine Park Railroad is located inside of Irvine Regional Park.  The address is:

                    Irvine Park Railroad
                    1 Irvine Park Road
                    Orange, CA 92869

 

Become a fan of Irvine Park Railroad on Facebook, view our photos on Instagram, follow our tweets on twitter, and view pictures on Flickr.

 

For pricing, park directions and complete details, please visit www.IrvineParkRailroad.com.

 

Enter to win... CHECK IT OUT... I will be going LIVE tomorrow by 10am on my On The Go OC Facebook page to do the giveaway! Click https://www.facebook.com/OnTheGoOC/.

 

4 Christmas Train Tickets
6 Activity Tickets

1 Wheel Fun Rentals at Irvine Park Bike Rental (excludes the double surrey)

Good luck to all and happy early Holidays!

Mission San Juan Capistrano Kicks Off Christmas with Capistrano Lights!

Capistrano Lights at Mission San Juan Capistrano

 

The jewel of California’s missions, Mission San Juan Capistrano will kick off its 30 day Capistrano Lights nightly Christmas tree lighting programming with a special Opening Night event on Saturday, December 7, 2019. Opening Night requires a special ticket to attend. 

 

During opening night, guests can enjoy the beautifully decorated historic grounds which also includes 10 community Christmas trees decorated by local community groups such as Rancho Mission Viejo Rodeo and the San Juan Capistrano Historical Society.

As Mission San Juan Capistrano guests enter the grounds, they will receive a special candle to place within the Ruins of the Great Stone Church to make a personal prayer or wish for the coming year.

Guests attending Opening Night can visit and take “selfies with Santa” in the Mission’s 18th century historic Sala building, meet Mrs. Claus, view the Mission’s beautiful 10’ tall LED Christmas wreath, decorate and eat holiday cookies, enjoy holiday musical performances from professional mariachis, Dicken’s era-carolers, a harpist and even beatbox performers. Guests can enjoy the large-scale nativity located in the Ruins of the Great Stone Church as well as watch as the Mission holds its first official Christmas tree lightings of the season at 7:15 p.m. and 8:30 p.m. Additionally, 3:16 Bakery Shop and Las Golondrinas Mexican Food will be onsite selling savory and sweet tamales and beverages.



Help LEGO Build & Share with a Give Back - #BuildToGive

THE LEGO GROUP INVITES SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA TO TURN CREATIVITY INTO GIFTS OF GOODWILL FOR HALF A MILLION CHILDREN AROUND THE WORLD

 

Tis the season... to Give Back

 

California has had some disasters strike, fires rage and harsh times for many people in 2018.

LEGO has been part of our family since my brother and I were kids. Not only a toy but a piece of everyone's childhood memories.

 



 

The LEGO Group wants to give back and is inviting families to help give 500,000 children the chance to play with LEGO® Build to Give.

 

Children of all ages are invited to come in store, or build at home, a brick ornament.

 

For every LEGO® ornament built and shared, the LEGO Group will donate one LEGO set through local charity partners, giving 500,000 children around the world the chance to play.

 

Additionally, The LEGO Group has partnered with the Toy Bank to provide an additional $1.5 million in toys to California Wildfire Victims this holiday season through Operation Compassion.
 

 

You too can join in the LEGO Give Back efforts...

 

Head into any LEGO Retail Store or Build from Home by clicking link below.

 

https://www.lego.com/en-us/campaigns/build-to-give

Now through December 13, 2018 be part of bringing bricktastic LEGO gifts to many.

Living in SoCal and near the Holy fire (3 miles away) I am thankful for community, law enforcement and safety and the many that givd back.

 

Thank you LEGO for seeing the reality in the small towns losses and helling others easily pay it forward.

 

Oh and are you as excited as we are about the LEGO Movie 2 coming out soon.. you can catch a fun #BuildToGive clip here with the cast!

 

Happy Holidays everyone!

Must Have Family Movies of 2018 Holiday Gift Guide Plus #Giveaway

Family Movie Gift Guide Holidays 2018

 

We love movies!!! So many good movies out for 2018 but we wanted to give you our top 5 must have DVD or Blu-Ray Movies for family movie night.

 

 

 

Our family really enjoys going to the movies but when it comes to our family time we love it a great flick & cuddle session.

 

2018 brought us some amazing flicks!

 

Here is s list of our family favorites and must haves that are perfect for Holiday Gifts plus a giveaway...

 

 

Top 5 Family Movies for Holiday Gifts

 

* SMALLFOOT- We love it!! So cute and you see the flip side of things when the perspective of the Yeti are seen through their eyes but walking through our Small Feet. SMALLFOOT will be released on DVD + Blu-ray on December 11th. See below for a giveaway.

 

* Incredibles 2 - They're back in an all new action packed family fun film. Who will be Edna's favorite of the family? We had fun with this one.

 

* Teen Titans Go (to the movies) - Since Teen Titans is multi generation viewing in our house we were totally glued to the screen with this one. Will it end all super hero movies? Does Robin make a stance?

 

* Ralph Breaks The Internet - A family favorite, so much so that we've had themed birthdays, Ralph Breaks The Internet is awesome. So funny & well thought out to bring where we left off with Wreck it Ralph to the present.

 

* A Wrinkle In Time - All ages in our home loved A Wrinkle in Time. Having read the book I was excited to see how my kids would think the movie transformed the magic into the movie. We loved it. Suspense, action, family, choices and so much more that kept us on the edge of our seats.

 

 

As a special Holiday treat we partnered with SMALLFOOT movie & Warner Bros. Pictures and are doing a pretty chill giveaway... enter below for your chance to win a copy of the movie!

 

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About SMALLFOOT...

 

An animated adventure for all ages, with fun new music by Zendaya & Common and featuring an all-star cast, “Smallfoot” turns the Bigfoot legend upside down when a bright young Yeti (Channing Tatum) finds something he thought didn’t exist—a human! News of the “smallfoot,” Percy (James Corden), throws the simple Yeti community into an uproar over what else might be out there in the big world beyond their snowy village.  This is an epic story about friendship and courage! #SmallfootMovie

 

Good luck to all and Happy Holidays!

Winterfest OC is Back - All the Deets Plus #Giveaway

Winterfest OC Brings A Sleigh Full of Fun to Orange County!

 

Dec. 20th – Jan. 6th with 40,000 square feet of new attractions! Here is a sneak peek at what’s to come...

 

 



 

We have loved visiting Winterfest OC in the past. My kids enjoy the festival of lights and of course snowflake village for snow tubing. They can never get enough of the snow tubing.

 

 



 

I personally love the variety of things to do and see for all ages. There is something for everyone to ring in the Holidays and New Year!

 

New Additions...

SoCal Dicken’s Village - Take a trip down memory lane with holidays past, present, and future. Decorate Christmas cookies, listen to holiday storytelling, visit with Santa and Mrs. Claus (through Christmas Eve), take a pony ride, and visit the new Victorian holiday shops.

Candy and Snowflake Wonderland - An interactive wonderland full of candy and snowflakes offer a new selfie experience that is sure to delight visitors and capture the picture-perfect Instagram moment.

Festival of Lights - Winter Fest’s 100-foot-tunnel of two million lights and 5 lands with animated displays.

Orange Ball New Year’s Eve Celebration - Ring in the New Year not once, but twice, with a special countdown, Orange Ball drop, fireworks and an unforgettable balloon drop at both 6pm and midnight. Multiple live bands will be playing to commemorate the end of the year, and the start of a new one.

Club Winter Fest - Private, ice rink-side VIP cabanas are available nightly and offer the ultimate destination for holiday office parties, family retreats or date nights. Enjoy the all-new lounge area with exquisite views of the nightly Christmas tree lighting ceremony featuring fireworks, snow flurries and a free drink upon entry. Tickets are limited. 

Back by Popular Demand...

Snowflake Summit - Visit Snowflake Summit for unlimited ice-tube racing down the 150 foot, eight lane slide. Fast Pass wristbands are available starting at only $10 to skip the general admission line.



Flying Santa and his Reindeer - Don’t miss the magic of the North Pole as Santa and his reindeer fly over the fairgrounds December 20th - December 24th. This spectacle takes place during the nightly Christmas Tree Lighting celebration and features fireworks and snow flurries.

Penny’s Snow Play - Fresh snow blown in daily to make SoCal’s largest snow play attraction with two snow arenas: one caters to toddlers and the other to kids (and kids at heart.)

Also returning are the world’s largest rocking horse, wintery-themed bounce houses for kids, a giant walk-through ornament, strolling carolers, petting zoo, character meet and greets, crafts, arcade games, more than 30 carnival rides and games, and seasonal food and beverages.

Families are also invited to celebrate El Dia de los Reyes or Three Kings’ Day on January 6th where Winter Fest will honor the tradition of the Three Kings with a parade and live camel.



 

Tickets and More...
 

Select discounts are offered for First Responders, Teachers, and Military/Veterans with proof of ID. First Responders are guaranteed free admission on Wednesday, December 26th and January 2nd, Teacher Appreciation Days are Friday, December 21st, 28th, and January 4th, and Military/Veterans are guaranteed free admission on Thursday, December 20th, 27th, and January 3rd.

Tickets and select value packages are available now starting at only $10. For more information on Winter Fest OC, visit www.WinterFestOC.com and for the latest updates on entertainment, food and fun follow them on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and YouTube or with #WinterFestOC.

 

 

It's Time to Spread Some Holiday Cheer...Thanks to Winterfest OC we are giving away a family pack of 6 GA tickets! Enter below and good luck to all.

 

 

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Merry Farm at Knott's Berry Farm A Family Favorite Tradition

Knott's Merry Farm - It's Merry Farm at Berry Farm!

 

We love Knott's Berry Farm and all their seasonal events. There is always something for everyone.

 



 

Rides, decor in holiday fashion, carolers, festive food items, themed shows and of course you can not only greet the Peanuts Gang but Santa too!

 



 

There is so much to see, eat and do at Merry Farm let's dive right in.

 

Our Merry Farm Faves

 

* Holiday Decor - not only is Knott's Berry Farm decked out on every corner for the Holidays but there are event crafts in Ghost Town that you can personalize as gifts too. Shop for the holidays with unique gifts in Christmas Crafts Village.

 

 

 

* The Tree in Calico Square - the largest tree I've ever seen for a tree lighting. My kids love to snap pics in front of it. There are carolers that welcome you with tunes that make you feel Jolly. 6:15 nightly.. dont miss it.

 

PC - Knott's & Boys & Girls Club



 

* Santa's Cabin & Cookie Decorating - meet Santa himself, grab a sweet treat or some snacks in his cabin. Also next door you can decorate cookies.

 



 

Line up early since the big man himself is very popular this time of year. Hehe or I mean HoHoHo!

 



 

 

* Seasonal Eats & Treats - Being a foodie family we love that there are seasons surprises that the Knott's team puts a lot of effort into creating. Not only is each item holiday themed, the food and desserts tie into the holiday spirit with the colors and flavors too.

Glen Ivy Holiday Gift Ideas for Gal Pals & Sisters

Indulge and Unwind this Holiday Season at Glen Ivy Hot Springs Holiday Gift Cards Available November 19th

 

The hustle and bustle of Holiday Time is here!

 

 

 

Not only do I wonder each year what to get my gal pals and sisters but I am so exhausted with all the shopping and running around, I too need a break. 

 

Why not surprise that hard working mom friend, best friend or sister with a special treat your self day. 

GIFT GIUDE IDEA

 

I have never been to Glen Ivy but I have heard amazing things about not only the services and of course the mud baths but also the foodie options on site. Relaxing makes one hungry you know....

 

 

 

Here are some deets on, what I consider, a perfect gift... who doesn't want a little pampering & tranquility?!