disclosure: this is a sponsored post with Chicco. All opinions and thoughts are my own. My intent when I started this blog was to find and share all the fun things to do in LA with the kids. 6 years, many adventures and two kids later, we're still not done exploring. Simply put, one can never run out of things to do in LA. There is something for everyone and for every interest. And today, in partnership with Chicco, I'm sharing our LA Kids City Guide: 5 places we love going to and learn why ... continue reading...
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Win a Comic Con Exclusive Merchandise: Strawberry Shortcake Products
disclosure: I'm a Strawberry Shortcake Brand Ambassador and this is a sponsored post. Did you missed out on going to the San Diego Comic Con this year? We actually did but luckily, with the help of Strawberry Shortcake and her friends, we got a lil' piece of it when she sent us two brand-new Strawberry Shortcake items that made their debut at the San Diego Comic-Con. Are you a fan of Strawberry Shortcake growing up or are your kids currently a big fan? If the answer is yes, join our ... continue reading...
Islands Burgers: Kid Friendly and Parent Friendly Restaurant + Gift Card #Giveaway
Last week, when we visited a city we were not so familiar with, the hubby brought us to an Italian restaurant that was said to be a hole in the wall but ended up being a fine dining restaurant. The food took forever to arrived and it was a brutal 2 hours trying to keep the kids entertained and behave so we don't disturb other diners. Between a picky eater and a toddler who can't sit still, we have to choose wisely on which restaurant to eat at. So back to our short list of places we can ... continue reading...
Rubio’s Smoky Oaxacan Shrimp Taco and Burrito + Voucher #Giveaway
I recently discovered a love for Rubio's Coastal Grill when we got to try their Langostino Lobster taco off their seasonal menu last December. We've been going back a lot ever since and though the Langostino Lobster ended in January, they changed it up with an equally amazing Smoky Oaxacan Shrimp which you can order either as a taco or as a burrito. It's really yummy that I encourage you to try it out this weekend as this seasonal menu will only last 'til March 29. But if you ... continue reading...
Win a Wine or Beverage Cooler: Get your Home Ready for Entertaining
disclosure: this is a promotional post for NewAir. All opinions are my own. As we finally try to settle into our new home, I'm trying not only to make everything more organized, but also to make it more comfortable for us and for our guests coming to visit. We've added a beverage cooler this week and it looks great - bringing home entertaining to a whole new level. Goodbye portable cooler and say hello to Newair ABR-960 96 Can Beverage Cooler! It's sleek, fits 96 cans and is very compact. ... continue reading...
Apple Cider Scones Recipe + Strawberry Shortcake Giveaway
disclosure: Anytots is a brand ambassador of Strawberry Shortcake. This is a sponsored post. We have a fun giveaway for you guys. To add to your Funko Pop! collection is this latest release - a Funko Pop! Strawberry Shortcake! Like the Purple Pieman we gave away last time, Strawberry features the patented big-eyed vinyl Funko style—paired with her own unique charm, of course. And since we fell in love with all things apple cider during our visit to Oak Glen for apple picking, we're ... continue reading...
Holiday Gift Guide: Gifts for Growing Minds + Giveaway
Ready for Holiday Shopping? I'm already putting the list! Including making sure big sis' gets her rocking horse this year. I forgot to ask Santa last year and during one of our talks about Santa some months back, she did mention that Santa Claus hasn't given her the rocking horse yet. Haha. One of the places I initially check every year for holiday shopping is Lakeshore Learning, both for the kids and for our nieces and nephews. We frequent the Lakeshore Learning store in ... continue reading...
How to Easily Backup your Photos while On the Go
disclosure: this is a sponsored post with Picture Keeper. Memory Full!!!! This is sometimes the scenario when I'm trying to take a picture or video of the kids with my phone. Has this happened to you a few times now? You're trying to capture something important and you go on panic mode trying to delete a few photos to free up some space. By the time you figure which photos to delete, the kids are done doing their funny antics or showing off a certain milestone. If you're anything like me, you ... continue reading...
Hallmark Giveaway: Win My Best Friends Prize Package
Happy National Dog Day! To celebrate, we are giving away 4 furry friends and a book by Hallmark. They were created by Hallmark in partnership with Best Friends Animal Society, read up below for more details about the partnership and join our giveaway for a chance to win the package. Truth be told, I'm very scared of most furry pets. The friendlier it is, the more scared I get. Luckily, the kids are not and we are doing our best to make sure they are accustomed to being near them. Big sis' ... continue reading...
Win: Snapware Total Solution Products for Back to School Meals
disclosure: This is a sponsored post. #Snapware #SnapwareBTS Most parents dread the packing lunch part about back to school, me included as I actually have a picky eater. But as she had been trying new food this summer, the arrival of the Snapware Total Solution to our home really got me excited about meal prepping for her school lunch. Chicken Pineapple Sandwich, Mixed Nuts, Cheese Stick, Cuties and grapes. Let me share with you guys an easy to make Chicken Pineapple ... continue reading...
Ringling Bros. Circus Discount Tickets: LA Show Starts Today
Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey® show starts today in Los Angeles. Get your Ringling Bros. Discount Tickets now. Available discounts tickets includes: $16 for Honda Center Anaheim and $19 for Ontario. The circus that started it all, invites fans to blast off on an intergalactic adventure with the launch of Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Presents Out Of This World™. Ringling Bros. Schedule and Show Times below. An immersive experience will debut on the ... continue reading...
How I got my Kids to Eat Shrimp
The picky eater ate shrimp for the very first time!!! Wow! Thanks to Dinner Winner, the game board plate or tray for kids, big sis' gamely ate shrimp and we are now on day 3 of trying new food. She is doing her best to finish her grapes as we speak so she can open the treasure at the very end of the tray and even asked for more shrimp today. I'm excited to let her try more food. I have no problem letting her eat a lot but her choices are very limited and she really wouldn't give in no ... continue reading...
Strawberry Shortcake Donut Recipe + Prize Package Giveaway
disclosure:We're a Strawberry Shortcake Brand Ambassador. May is National Strawberry Month and I'm sharing with you guys an Easy to Make Strawberry Shortcake Donut Recipe plus a prize package full of Strawberry Shortcake products for one of our lucky readers to win simply by joining the giveaway below. If there's one cartoon character I can resonate with, it would be Strawberry Shortcake. Strawberry Shortcake runs a bakery and once upon a time I also had an online ... continue reading...
Jennifer Lawrence Movie Joy: Blu-ray Giveaway
Whether you're a fan of Jennifer Lawrence or a woman with the entrepreneurial spirit, the movie JOY is the perfect movie for you. We are giving away a Blu-ray copy. The movie is now available on digital HD but will be on DVD & Blu-ray on May 3. JOY is the wild story of a family across four generations centered on the girl who becomes the woman who founds a business dynasty and becomes a matriarch in her own right. Betrayal, treachery, the loss of innocence and the scars of love, pave ... continue reading...
America’s Family Pet Expo: Event Info + Ticket Giveaway
The America’s Family Pet Expo (AFPE) is returning to the OC Fair & Event Center in Costa Mesa on April 22 – 24, 2016. And we wish to send one of our pet loving readers to the pet expo with a ticket giveaway below. Check out our American's Pet Expo Review post from prior years. Cats, dogs, miniature farm animals, birds, and exotic reptiles, will come together in this unique event giving show guests the opportunity to experience furry, feathered and scaled friends in a variety of ... continue reading...
Giveaway: Free Registration to 5K Run/Walk at Universal Studios for MRF
Ever considered running at the Universal Studios Backlot? Sounds interesting right? Well join our giveaway below as we give a Family of Four - Free Registration to the Melanoma Research Foundation (MRF) 5th Annual Miles for Melanoma 5k Run/Walk at Universal Studios happening on Sunday, May 1, 2016! Let's run for a cause, details below. The Miles for Melanoma 5k will offer a scenic and family friendly run along a closed course through the famed Universal Studios Backlot. The course circles ... continue reading...
Chuck E. Cheese: BBBS Fundraising + Guess Pass Prize Package #Giveaway #ChuckECheese
Does you family love going to Chuck E. Cheese? Either just to play and eat or have their birthdays? We are there a lot and it's not only the kids playing the arcade games, but us adults too. And you know what, if you visit on March 31st to April 30th, not only will you have fun but you can help also help the Big Brother Big Sisters of America and Chuck E. Cheese in their fundraising efforts. Check out the details of the nationwide fundraising Chuck E. Cheese is doing in celebration for ... continue reading...
Go Greek Now Open in Corona Del Mar + $25 Gift Card Giveaway
Fresh greek yogurt topped with sun dried tomatoes, pine nuts, crumbled feta, cumin, basil, olive oil, sea salt, crushed black pepper, then served with pita bread. Does that sound yummy or what? That's just one of the combinations offered by Go Geek Yogurteria and we can't wait to visit their newly opened location in Corona Del Mar. photo by Go Greek Go Greek is a health based yogurt bar and cafe inspired by the Greek culture and cuisine. They offer both fresh ... continue reading...