the New Canon Camera at Best Buy is Picturesque - Lights Camera Action !

the New Canon at Best Buy ! Lights Camera Action - Holiday Season !

 Happy Holidays to you !!

We love everything about the Holidays in our house. The smell of cinnamon, the trees going brown, yellow and orange and of course the decor going up everywhere. 

These wonderful things make for the BEST pictures ! 

Not only do we love to dress up for the festivities these months, we also love to get into the spot light a bit for our Holiday cards. LOVE IT ! 

I have been in the market for a good camera for a while and the more I research the Canon EOS Rebel T5i, the more I fall in love with it's perfection. 

I am by no means a professional but to me it seems like the user friendly Canon EOS lives up to all other awesome Canon cameras... fun and ready to shoot . That works for me. It also has so many options that the professional Photog would be in shutter heaven . 

So here are some details on it and where to find it -

Best Buy is the ultimate destination for the latest cameras to capture your holiday memories. The Canon EOS Rebel T5i is one of the best-selling DSLRs. This camera makes advanced photography easy and fun, and gives you exceptional image quality, along with a host of features to enhance your creative expression.

•      Capture Hollywood caliber full HD video
•      Continuous autofocus while taking HD video
•      Features an 18.0-megapixel CMOS sensor and a DIGIC 5 image processor to ensure vivid, crystal-clear images.
•      The 3" vari-angle touch screen simplifies navigation.

Save $150 on the Canon EOS Rebel T5i at Best Buy*. (*offer valid 12/7-12/20)

Visit BEST BUY today for all the details on this awesome picture maker !

Happy Holidays, 

OnTheGoOC

Here are some images of the Canon EOS Rebel T5i

    

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The reviewer has been compensated in the form of a Best Buy Gift Card and/or received the product/service at a reduced price or for free. 

"Hope For The Holidays" - Join Foothill Ranch Chick-Fil-A !

Local Give Back With Chick-Fil-A Foothill Ranch !

Let me start by saying I love our local Chick-Fil-A !
There is always a festive event(s) going on monthly.

It's always fun to enjoy a night out at a place where your kids can play and you can eat good food.

It's even nicer to see that the place you enjoy is making efforts to "Give Back" !

NOW through December 31st the Chick-Fil-A  in Foothill Ranch is hosting their "Hope for the Holidays" program.
Stop in or drive through and donate $6.00 to buy a "Hope Box Meal" for someone that needs it and is local to our community !

Chick-Fil-A is working closely with local outlets Saddleback Church and the OC Rescue Mission to bring some meals to those in need. Together we can reach the goal of 1000 meals given out !

This is a great way to spread joy through filling a belly !

If you are interested in participating in this - please visit Chick-Fil-A Foothill Ranch and help feed someone in need today !

Each hand delivered "Hope Box Meal" will include Chick-Fil-A Sandwich, Waffle Fry Kettle Chips, Chocolate Chunk Cookie and a message of hope.

The best way to help a neighbor in need is not to know who they are but just to give and let it snowball from there... we are all in need at different levels and we can be in anyone position at any time in our lives . I love that Chick-Fil-A is striving to show that community cares !

Details :

Proud to be a #ChickFilAMoms and to see our local community doing their part to give back ! Thanks CFA and partnering supporters for making this possible !

#OnTheGoOC

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Rainy Days in SoCal !

Indoor Fun without the Sun !

We love to be on the go out doors - but what do we do when we have to keep warm, avoid getting wet and stay dry ?!

Yes you know .. those occasional days in sunny #socal where it actually rains. Hello #OrangeCounty

This week has been tough already on the attention span of my son and just forget about my daughter who has been in doors for recess too so there's some bottled up energy .

We have already had one evaluation done at the early start for my son and have one more with a few appointments as well and its a rainy week.... we need it and I love the way it smells but... you know it always wets your day a bit no matter what ...

Here are a few things we like to do to keep busy and entertained with out just turning the t.v on for those Holiday shows that you know you get suckered into ...

Crafting - check it out.. you can make a craft, spend time with your kid a bit and also get some dinner done. Set them up with an Ornament making craft that you can pick up at Michael's for maybe $5 after the 40% or 50% off coupon they always have. They usually make 24ish.. some make 12 but either way you can get the ones that are ornaments with holes for pics and give them as Holiday presents to family and friends.

Cleaning - well now with our Elves in the house we have a bit more caution to our behavior. So thanks to Penny and Crawly - my kids seem to be a bit more eager to help, listen and do as they are told. Here is a great opportunity to ask that room to be cleaned since you wont touch it and neither will you 7 yr old ! (This is my plan for today lol)

Reading - I find it a lot easier to get into a book of any kind if i can cuddled up and its a bit quieter than usual. I tell my daughter the same. I let her know that we can each read for 20mins while we sit by the fireplace or cuddle foot to foot on the couch . Then we share what we thought about our reading.. This is new for us so were working up to 30mins.. neither one of us "LOVES" to read but were getting there !

Board Games - I have a LOT of old school board games that I have introduced.. Hasbro has led the games at our family game nights for years since I had nights like that with my family ! I really love Monopoly and now so does my daughter - what a great way to bond ! My son loves to play operation with us and he also loves to "help" count the money and cards while we try to keep it all tidy lol . Love it !

Blocks - Because I have an almost 3yo and a 7yo we have Duplo, Lego, preschool and stacking blocks.. we play these a lot. How high can we stack them ? Who can knock it over ? Who can keep it standing ? Who can build a castle ? Who can guess what I built ?

Oh did I mention Disney or Knott's in the Rain ?! Best.Day.Ever ! It's low crowds and just fun !

there are a lot of things we can do to keep busy while learning and or having just plain fun when it's raining out...

One of my most favorite things to do after the rain clears on a cool evening.. drive to look at Holiday lights ! So festive and fun and so winter !

What are some of your favorite things to do with your kids and or family when it rains ?!
Share !!

Thanks for reading and sharing !
#OnTheGoOC

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Ride the Irvine Park Christmas Train for FREE this THURSDAY !

JUST ANNOUNCED !  

Catch a ride if you can make it  - FREE !

Please join us Thursday morning, December 4th, when KTLA Channel 5 and Henry DiCarlo will broadcast LIVE from Irvine Park Railroad to accept new and unwrapped toys for the Salvation Army's annual toy drive. 

Each person that brings a new and unwrapped toy will receive a free regular train ticket*. 

The broadcast begins at 4:30 am and continues through 10:00 am. Come and ride the Christmas Train and enjoy the Christmas Train activities at no cost this morning.

 

Ride the Christmas Train: 4:30 am - 7:30 am 
Christmas Train Activities: 8:00 am - 10:00 am
 

There will be NO COST to ride the train this morning only and you may bring your personal camera to take pictures with Santa.

Irvine Park Railroad will continue to collect toys for the Salvation Army through December 19th. Also through this date, each person that brings a toy to the train station will receive a free regular train ticket*.
 

IMPORTANT NOTE

This event may be cancelled by KTLA Channel 5 ONLY if there is major, breaking news. We suggest that you visit this page, our Facebook page, or Twitter before you visit the park for this event.

*Not valid to ride the Christmas Train

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Let the Christmas Festivities begin.... Kicked off the season with a visit to Irvine Park RR aka the North Pole !

Sunday Funday turned into Holiday fun with a trip to the North Pole at Irvine Park RR ! 

It was raining on and off most of the afternoon, so for a moment I thought we may not make it to Irvine Park's Christmas Train fun -
But with a little song and dance... rain rain go away...sung all afternoon in our house... the rain seemed to be spotty enough to pack up and get on with our fun!

I love seeing all the lights as we pull into the parking lot. It was the perfect weather for a sleigh ride or in our case a train ride to the North Pole to see Santa !

The Christmas Train was ready to board at our time and we hopped on with full excitement - lets do this and get to the MAN himself !

My daughter was giddy with Holiday ChEAR (Disney is always with me lol) and ready to tell the big man all her wishes and hopes for this Christmas. The lists were made and the kids were in line... oh my gosh it was almost time !
With a deep breath and a stare.. we were almost there. Waiting in line to meet Santa himself we sang and played with friends all around !
A magical night to see everyone happy and see Santa chat with my baby as she smiles ! Priceless to me -
We took lots of pics with Santa (you can bring your own camera) and got our candy cane for being on the nice list...

We rode the Christmas Train back to Santa's Village where there were games and fun waiting for us.
There is so much to see and so much fun to be had.... and if you are looking for a tree - check out their fresh cut tree farm - a first this year for Irvine Park RR !

A few notes :
 At the North Pole, visitors may purchase coffee, hot chocolate, freshly-popped popcorn, hot pretzels and cookies from the Elf House Snack Bar.

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 border 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 on the following dates: THEY SELL OUT FAST !
Christmas Train Dates           Christmas Train Hours       Christmas Train Activities
December 5th - 6th                  5:00 pm – 9:00 pm              Activities open at 4:00 pm
December 7th                          5:00 pm – 8:00 pm              Activities open at 4:00 pm
December 12th                        4:00 pm – 9:00 pm              Activities open at 3:00 pm
December 13th and 14th         2:00 pm – 9:00 pm              Activities open at 10:00 am
December 15th through 19th  4:00 pm – 9:00 pm              Activities open at 3:00 pm
December 20th and 21st         2:00 pm – 9:00 pm              Activities open at 10:00 am
December 22nd and 23rd       4:00 pm – 9:00 pm              Activities open at 3:00 pm.

     While waiting to board the train, there are many activities for children to enjoy in Santa’s Village located next to the train station or you can always do like we did and play after you see Santa !

     Activities will open one hour prior to when the Christmas Train runs and include:
* Story Time with Mrs. Claus
* Christmas Cookie Decorating
* Carnival Games
* Ice Fishing
* Santa Claus Moon Bounce
* Christmas Coloring Corner
* Picture Stands          

We had a lot of fun with friends with Mrs. Claus and her home... its adorbs !

We love the stand out cut outs for pics ! Cute and fun for everyone !

**Prices for activities vary; for additional information and cost please see HERE . Tickets may be purchased online ONLY and can be purchased beginning November 1st. Tickets may not be purchased in person.**

Please click HERE to purchase Christmas Train Tickets now and for more details.

Don't forget to being your wish list !

 
Thanks to Irvine Park for a lot of family fun and entertainment. They really know how to do it and do it right for young and old !

We love going many times a year and sometimes just because.
Hope you get a chance to head over and enjoy the winter festivities too !

Happy Holidays,
OnTheGoOC

More info on Irvine Park RR below.