#OAOTWEETUP at Outlets at Orange !

Fall Fashion, Fall Foods and Fun !

Last night I was privileged to attend a fall fashion preview at the Outlets at Orange. There was a lot to see and taste as the event was put on in such a fun way that it was like a mini LA Fashion Week preview !

With seasons changing every few months (well in most places other than SoCal..), it's fun to see what fashions are headed to the shops !

Some of my favorites were featured at the event. Saks Off Fifth and Banana Republic are always on my browsing list each season! They seem to hit it spot on for men and women - top to bottom . I saw a pair of men's shoes that looked perfect for Mike but sold out in his size !

A lot of fun bring colors are "in style" and being paired with calf length boots and a black rebel short jacket or long coat. Of course the houndstooth is still showing its black and white - I like it !

The models were decked out in some of the hottest fashions for this Fall! Not bad - not bad at all !

I loved all the new styles for this Fall but browsing does work up an appetite - so I also enjoyed some of the sweets and foods that were offered to us while we hung out a bit and wrapped up the night with fun the photo booth !

 

Awesome night out at the Outlets at Orange ! 

Thanks for the fun and sneak peek of this years Fall Fashion ! 

OnTheGoOC

#FallFashion #OutletsAtOrange #OAOTweetUp #WhatsNewThisFall #SaksOff5th #Lindt #BananaRepublic #DressMeUp #OrangeCounty #Fashion 

Paint a Cookie ! **GIVEAWAY**

Family Paint Night !

I just love my friend Michelle - and all her sweetness and sweets !  Yes she is a multi-talented mama. 

If you have seen my blog posts on Michelle's Cakes, from parties we've had, you know how amazingly beautiful her work is. 

Not only does this girl hit it spot on with her cakes and the amazing taste they always have but she also does all sorts of sweets and cookies too ! 

For fall she is selling the most tasty sugar cookies I have ever tasted...but wait... you can have fun painting them too ! YES you can paint them and then eat them. 

So much fun for anyone. 

Michelle is so "sweet" she has given me some "Paint Your Cookies" to giveaway ! 

This will be a flash giveaway and the winners must be able to meet me for pick up since they are Fall/Halloween themed and Halloween is Friday ! 

These would be perfect for a date night, family night, kids craft or after dinner fun !

Enter now for your chance to win a set of 4 "Paint Your Cookies" by Michelle's Cakes .

To enter please LIKE and SHARE and COMMENT BELOW - I will 2 random winners since this is a FLASH GIVEAWAY - winner will be announced tomorrow evening !

Thank you for entering and good luck to all ! 

OnTheGoOC

More info on Michelle's Cakes HERE 

#PaintYourCookies #Sweets #Cakes #FallFun #FallCookies #OrderNow #MichellesCakes #PaintAndEat #OrangeCounty 

Local Entries Only - Will randomly select 2 winners . Thank you to Michelle's Cakes for the donations of the Paint Your Cookies to make this #Giveaway possible !

Carnitas (Pork Shoulder) at HOME !

Winner Winner Carnitas Dinner ! 

I love food and usually I will post about places to eat that have good deals or are just phenomenal ...but occasionally I like to share my own #yummyformytummy creations too..

My #slowcooker #carnitas is yummy..even my kid loves it ..in a taco..with sides..or just as is !

Need:
Slow Cooker / Crock pot or a Rice cooker that slow cooks too
Salt
Pepper
Garlic fresh 4 pieces of the clove
Garlic salt
That's it ! Sometimes I add a little lemon too..

I start with pork shoulder ... I cut a few slits into it and fill it with chopped garlic.. then save the rest for the top of it

I then put just a 1/4 water into crock pot..you don't have to..the juices will be there but I like it to not stick while heating up..

To the water add a few pinches of all the seasonings ..stir it up ..

Drop in your pork shoulder and again season...season the top and sides with all you seasonings to taste..we like garlic so I use more of that than salt but season to your taste

That's it !

I've also added oregano and rosemary but more to a pork loin ...not for carnitas 

Close the lid and I set the slow cooker for a total of 4.5 hours..but at the 3 hour mark I open and look at it.. I leave it for the extra time so it's super soft and almost falls apart... an additional 1 hour to 1.5 hours is what I suggest but check and adjust to your liking..just make sure it's fully cooked 

A great side would be mashed potatoes too cause you can use the juices to make a quick gravy ...but... for carnitas it's taco time in our house !!!

Either way it's #yummygoodness and I'd love to hear if you try it and like it ...or if you too have a recipe that you'd like to share !!

#homecooked #diy #greatfood @FoodNetwork

First pic is at the 3 hr mark ..second two pics are at 4.5 hrs and on warm for 30 mins.

Have a #HappyTuesday all !

#carnitas #homemade #freshandclean #HEALTHYEating #freshmeals #kidsloveit #dinner #easyhomemade #crockpotfood #yum #portshoulder #simple

Its Time For some CHILI !!

Fall is here... so I bring my crock pot out a lot ! I have a few favorites.. here is one.. CHILI !

Here is a yummy ‪#‎chili‬ ‪#‎crockpot‬ ‪#‎slowcooker‬ recipe ...

Will need:
chili powder
ground cumin
cayenne pepper
garlic powder
onion powder
salt
pepper
Pinch of sugar

1 to 2 lbs of ground beef or in this case I used turkey for the first time and it was great and just tasty. I use this as a 2 day meal or share with others use 1 lb for less for sure or less if you'd rather your chili be more beans less meat..

Beans.. I used kidney beans, white beans, pinto beans (1 super large can) and chili beans .. 2 cans of all others than pinto.
Toss these into your slow cooker

1 can diced tomato and 1 can diced tomato with chili's .
Toss this into your slow cooker as well.

Now..

Season to taste.. my family likes it with a little heat so I add more of the chili powder and ok all of these get added until I taste the spice that's right for the heat desired 

Brown your meat on stove until it's just done not longer and toss in some of your seasoning mix too while cooking..when done drain from juices and mix with beans.

Let it all slow cook together on low for 2 to 3 hrs then let it sit on warm ...

Done and done.. yummy !

Pair it with some cheese, onion, sour cream or in a sourdough bowl and oh my ‪#‎yummygoodness‬

Lik

BOO at the ZOO ! **Santa Ana Zoo - GIVEAWAY**

Take a walk on the wild "Merry not Scary" side and visit BOO at the Zoo !

Have you been to the Santa Ana Zoo ? 

We have gone a few times the last few years and I remember going with my own parents a lot when I was a kiddo. 

The Santa Ana Zoo has a lot of memories for me ! I chose to take my kids there too so that we keep traditions alive and support the Zoo itself !

We have never been to Boo at the Zoo and I am looking forward to all the fun and entertainment for

 the kids they have to offer. 

Boo at the Zoo is a "Merry not Scary" family friendly event where everyone is encouraged to come in costume ! One of the safest places for children (ages 2 to 12) to trick-or-treat for Halloween enjoying goodies from 10 stations ... and of course the Zoo itself ! 

Boo at the Zoo Features :

• Ten Prize Stations on the Trick-or-Treat Trail
• Entertainment
• Animal Presentations
• Storytelling
• Fun and Games
• Costume Parade
• "Teen Scream" Haunted House (a separate area, included in the price of admission)
• Hot Dogs & Chips For Sale by Tustin-Santa Ana Rotary, Zoo Docents, and Knowlwood
• Free Parking

Members : $7.00

Non-Members : $14.00

Children Under 2 : Free 

Also - Join the Zoo as a FOZA Member to get the half price offer by clicking HERE 

Admissions are good for any night !

Admission also available at the front entrance on the night of the event. 
Advance admissions are only available on-line at the site HERE , so avoid waiting in line and enter at will-call on the night of the event !

Again, Please see HERE for ticket sales !

BUT WAIT !!!! 

I am hosting a GIVEAWAY for TWO TICKETS to BOO at the ZOO !

Enter now for your chance to win ! 
Two Tickets for the 25th, 26th or 30th !

a Rafflecopter giveaway

Thanks and good luck to all ! 

#OnTheGoOC

#SantaAnaZoo #BooAtTheZoo #FamilyFun #OCFun #HalloweenFun #HalloweenTime #TrickOrTreatForKids #SafeFallForKids #Animals #Zoo #OrangeCounty 

**Winner will get two tickets to the night of their choice (25th, 26th, or 30th) to attend Boo at the Zoo - Winner must reply with in 24 hrs of notification of Giveaway win . Thanks to Boo at the Zoo for providing two tickets for my Giveaway ! You are awesome ! 

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