Proucts that are fabulous

Monster Jam is rolling into Anaheim and Los Angeles!

2012-01-19T21:15:00.000-08:00

Check it out guys and gals! Monster Jam is roaring to town again! I am super excited because my kids have said this by far is their favorite show we have gone to.

And this year is better than last year because the party in the pits is celebrating the 30th Anniversary of the Grave Digger! woot woot! We love the Grave Digger! This will feature a historic timeline from the time Grave Digger started to its rise to fame it is today! There will also be vintage attractions and limited edition merchandise like the Grave Diggers 30th anniversary DVD. Tickets for the pit party are just 10 dollars each and can be purchased at the stadium! Also part of the celebration is 30th Anniversary merchandise available where Monster Jam products are sold!

If you want to be in the loop about announcements about Grave Diggers 30th anniversary, check out Monster Jams facebook page and "like" it http://www.facebook.com/mjonline" www.facebook.com/mjonline

Now here is the information you have been itching to get from me, the show dates and I have a coupon code for you too! Make sure you use the coupon code "mommy" for 5 dollars off this coupon code expires 10 days before the event and is valid in the 32 dollar and 22 dollar price range for Anaheim and the 30 and 40 dollar price range for LA. In Anaheim at the Angels stadium Monster Jam is rolling in January 28 and February 11 and LA Dodgers Stadium February 18.

So are you as excited as we are for Monster Jam!?

LAST CHANCE TO SEE DISNEY ON ICE Orange and La County!

2012-01-02T12:18:00.000-08:00

Disney on Ice is heading to Long Beach at the Long Beach Arena January 4-8 !
As always if you do not already have your tickets purchased I have your back just use the code "MOM" or click and print this flyer to take to the box office! Seriously you do not want to miss out on Toy Story 3 on ice. If your little one loves the gang from Toy Story 3 then they will love the show! Don't delay hurry and get tickets TODAY!

Maple Ballet's The Nutcracker is coming to the Northwood Performing arts Theater

2011-12-04T12:05:00.001-08:00

This holiday season, audiences will once again be transported to the enchanting land of the Palace of Sweets Theatre as the Maple Ballet returns with its original rendition of The Nutcracker to Irvine’s Northwood Performing Arts Theatre, December 17-18; 20-22, 2011.

With sold-out performance since its debut in 2008, the Maple Ballet’s The Nutcracker features more than 80 classically trained dancers, opulent handmade costumes and masterfully created original stage sets. Performing as the Nutcracker Prince is Australian Aaron Smyth, an award-winning dancer from American Ballet Theatre II (ABT II). Smyth received the Gold Medal at the Genee International Ballet Competition.

Glowing special effects include a life-size gingerbread house, a Swarovski crystal curtain and eight-foot teapot. Set against 50’ hand painted backdrops and a spectacular 55’ growing Christmas tree, The Nutcracker showcases dancing snowflakes, whimsical fairies, and an array of spirited characters such as the sinister Rat King and “Grandma Clara,” who retells her story of dreaming to become a ballerina. Performances set to Tchaikovsky’s original score include the “Waltz of the Flowers,” “Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairy,” and the “Mother Ginger Dance.”

If you would like to get tickets to see this Holiday classic, here is the information on how to get tickets:

Northwood Performing Arts Theatre: December 17-18; 20-22

4515 Portola Parkway, Irvine 92620

General admission tickets, $22-$30. Patron seats, $50. Ticketing fees apply. Advance purchase is encouraged, as performances are expected to sell out.

- Saturday, December 17th at 2:00pm and 7:00pm

- Sunday, December 18th at 3pm (complimentary on-stage children’s workshop after this performance)

- Wednesday, December 21st at 7:00pm

- Tuesday, December 20th at 7:00pm

- Thursday, December 22nd at 6:30pm

To purchase, call 1-888-71-Tickets or visit The Maple Youth Ballet

The Toys are back in town on ice!

2011-12-04T11:33:00.001-08:00

Toy Story 3 is on ice! All of the memorable moments from the movie are coming alive on ice and tickets are on sale now! I am so excited about Toy Story 3 coming to southern california! You know you want to catch up with your favorite Toy Story pals like Buzz, Woody, Jessie, Hammy and the rest of the Toy story Gang as they Escape from the Sunnyside Daycare and race for home. Plus you get to see new characters Lots-o- Huggin Bear, and Barbie's groovy bachelor Ken! It's the biggest toy story ever and brought to the ice with high speed adventures such as Buzz's galactic battle with evil emperor Zurg and a hoe down on the set of "woodys roundup" Relive the humor, friendship and charm of Toy Story when Disney on Ice presents Disney Pixar's Toy Story 3 takes family fun to infinity and beyond!

The show comes to the Los Angeles area Wednesday December 14th - Sunday December 18th at Staples center. Then the fun heads down to the OC at the Honda Center Tuesday December 20th - Sunday December 25th. Then the fun goes to the Inland Empire at the Citizens Bank Arena Wednesday December 28th - Sunday January 1. And finally the show concludes its Southern California tour January 4th - January 8th at the Long Beach Arena!

Tickets are on Sale now! And with the discount code "MOM" you can save on tickets! Tickets are priced from $16, $21, $26, $45 (VIP) and $70 (Front Row). Opening night tickets available for only $12 each (not valid for premium seating). All seats are reserved and available at the venue box office, online at Ticketmaster.com or by calling 1-800-745-3000.

Have a great family movie night September 3 with the movie Game Time: Tackling the past

2011-08-31T08:37:00.000-07:00

I love watching movies with my family, but sometimes I worry about the content my kids will see or the language that is used. I have learned I am not the only parent out there with those concerns. Thankfully this Saturday, September 3 2011 is family movie night and I had the opportunity to preview the movie and give you guys my review.

So the movie is called Game Time: Tackling the past and it is going to be on NBC this Saturday September 3rd at 8pm ET/7pm CT. Here is the brief Synopsis from the Family night movie Game Time: Tackling the Past website:

Pro football star Jake Walker is living the dream… or so he thinks. The veteran tight end is a fan favorite and on pace to set the all-time receiving yards record that will guarantee him a spot in the Hall of Fame. While working out at training camp, Jake receives an unexpected call from his brother Dean – their father Frank has suffered a major heart attack. Jake immediately leaves practice and returns to Riverton, North Carolina, the small hometown he’s avoided for nearly 15 years. Memories of glory and regret flood his mind as he returns to the family and friends he abandoned in pursuit of his career. Jake dutifully visits with Frank and Dean, but hurt and misunderstanding from the past begins to resurface, leaving him counting the days until he can return to his team.
A second unexpected call, this time from his agent, delivers Jake another crushing blow. His contract is not being renewed amid concerns about his surgically repaired knee. Suddenly, the life Jake knows is over. To avoid the media circus around this news, Jake reluctantly decides to extend his stay in Riverton. Attempting to make the best of the situation, he begins reconnecting with the community that once revered him. Jake is reintroduced to Sarah, his high school sweetheart, and helps Dean take over their father’s high school coaching job.
Surprisingly impacted by the people around him, the real Jake begins to emerge from behind his armor to see that life is much more than the accumulation of personal stats. But when Jake’s offered a lucrative new contract to play for another team, he is forced to decide whether to go back to the career he thought he loved, or stay in Riverton and embrace the people who always believed in him.

Like I said earlier I had the opportunity to check out this movie and I was seriously delighted by the movie and the content that it has. This is a great movie that focuses on way more than football. Even though Jake is a football player, there is so much more to this story. There is a family dynamic that I wont give away but I will tell you it keeps you wondering what is going to happen at the end of the movie, along with Jake connecting with people from his hometown he had not seen in years. I liked that Jake was struggling with moral issues that most people struggle with on a daily basis and i liked how he handled it.

Like I said, this movie has something for everyone whether you are a fan of the great cast of actors, drama or football, you will be sure to love this movie and how it is appropriate for kids to watch right alongside of you. My son Aidan watched the movie with me and he is picky on what he watches(if its not star wars or an animated movie, he wont watch it) and he loved the movie.

I wanted to let you guys know that there will be a twitter party on September 1st from @momcentral at 3pm EST using the hashtag #familymovie. And don't forget to check out the Family Movie Night facebook page and the Official Family Movie Night Website.

“I wrote this review while participating in a campaign by Mom Central Consulting on behalf of P&G and received a promotional item to thank me for taking the time to participate.”

The Greatest Show on earth is coming back to Southern California and its Fully Charged!

2011-07-26T20:01:00.000-07:00

Its back in town! woot woot! My kids are excited to hit up the Honda Center to see the all new show from Ringling Brothers which is called Fully Charged! I am going to go and its going to be awesome!

Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey® invites families to disconnect from the digital world and plug into the most electrifying circus experience ever at the all-new show Fully Charged, where megawatts of thrills explode off the arena floor with breathtaking dare-devilry, superhuman stunts and never-before-seen performances that will energize Children Of All Ages!

Fully Charged is lead by dynamo newcomer, Brian Crawford Scott, who energizes audiences throughout the show as he introduces amazing acts from around the world and masterfully guides circus-goers on a remarkable journey while singing original songs. Fully Charged celebrates all kinds of “performance power”: horse-power, man-power, athletic power and features amazing circus acts that can only be seen at The Greatest Show On Earth^®, including:

· Tabayara, a dynamic animal trainer whose rare ability to communicate with animals allows him to ride rearing stallions at a fully-charged gallop, orchestrate majestic four-ton Asian elephants in a symphony of dance and stand inside a cage, eye-to-eye with 12 ferocious tigers.

· Audiences will feel the earth shake when The Brothers of Brawn, who are as wide as they are tall, enter the arena. The strongman duo will lift large telephone poles and twirl them above their heads while acrobats balance atop, sustaining up to half a ton total weight.

· The fearless Fernandez Brothers dial up the thrills on the Twin Turbines of Steel, including extreme jumps and twists inside the moving wheels! Audiences will crackle with excitement as they watch Guillermo perform a 360-degree, flying-forward somersault, three stories in the air.

· The Danguir Troupe thrills on the high-wire as they execute dangerous stunts and for the first time ever a shoulder to shoulder leap, three stories high!

· Sparks will fly as The Human Fuse Brian Miser sets the arena sky ablaze as he rockets through the air at 65 miles per hour from his self-made human crossbow.

· Combining ancient Chinese acrobatics and modern sports technology, the Tian Yi Cheng Troupe from Henan, China amaze audiences as they perform jumps, leaps, and flips on state-of-the-art bounce stilts. Including a luminescent display of incredible skill for a crowd-pleasing game of slam-dunk basketball.

· Ever wonder how many clowns it takes to change a light bulb? Hilarious hoopla ensues with the comedic duo of Stas and Vas plus the clowns from the world-famous Ringling Bros.^®Clown Alley, will send jolts of laughter shooting straight to the audiences’ funny bone with hysterical silly antics and clownish comedy.

All ticket holders are encouraged to arrive early for the All Access Pre-Show Power-Up Party. Opening 60 minutes prior to each performance, families can step onto the arena floor to meet the performers, try on costumes, learn circus skills through the CircusFit® program and get a chance to see a remarkable elephant paint a masterpiece, The All Access Pre-Show Power-Up Party is FREE with a purchased ticket

Don’t miss Fully Charged^SM, the all-new surge of circus entertainment from Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey^® where megawatts of thrills explode off of the arena floor with breathtaking dare-devilry, superhuman stunts and never-before-seen performances that energize Children of All Ages!
The most electrifying edition ever of Ringling Bros.^®celebrates performance power that boosts circus-goers excitement. The amazing acts, which can only be seen at The Greatest Show On Earth^®, include Tabayara, a dynamic animal trainer whose rare ability to communicate with animals allows him to ride rearing stallions at a fully charged gallop and orchestrate majestic four-ton Asian Elephants in a symphony of dance. When he stands inside a cage, eye to eye with twelve ferocious tigers, Tabayara sees family where others see danger.
Audiences will feel the earth shake when the Ukrainian strongman duo of Dmitry Nadolinkskiy and Ruslan Gilmulin, who are as wide as they are tall, enter the arena. The brawny twosome give the word manpower a whole new
WHEN: Wednesday, July 20, 2011 – Sunday, August 14, 2011
Orange County - Honda Center: Wednesday, July 27 – Sunday, August 7 
2695 E. Katella, Anaheim, CA 928063541DD8.doc
Inland Empire - Citizens Business Bank Arena: Wednesday, August 10 – Sunday, August 14
4000 Ontario Center Parkway, Ontario, CA 91764

So if you think this sounds like a great time and you are interested in going to the show, dont forget to use code "mom" when ordering tickets :)

Missed the Action in Anaheim for Monster jam?

2011-02-15T21:10:00.000-08:00

Well So cal Monster Jam fans! Never Fear! They are going to Dodgers Stadium for the first time ever! February 19 2011 and I am here to hook you up with a code to get some tickets at a discounted rate the code is "mommy". We had so much fun! WE got to hang out at the pit party where you could get autographs from drivers and see the trucks up close and personal! When the pit party came to an end, we went to find out seats in the stadium and it was my first monster jam ever along with my kids and I can say if you go, get some ear protection for your kiddos because it was LOUD but it was fun! I purchased three sets of earplugs for a buck a pair and I did not want to get up out of my seat because the race was exciting! I had never seen the Grave digger legend truck on tv so that was cool to see it make its California debut. If you have kids and they love trucks whether they are a girl or a boy, Monster jam is a must see event! It was a party for all to enjoy! Thank you to Feld entertainment for giving us tickets to see this show and to the pit party as well :)

the links to remember are http://www.monsterjam.com Monster Jam and while you are there do not forget to sign up for the birthday club and then like them on facebook too!

Pack up the kids and head to Anaheim stadium Feb 12 its time for Monster Jam!

2011-01-24T14:56:00.000-08:00

ok so I am not one to like monster trucks but since I have a son, a mom has to sacrifice right? Well truth be told i have never been to the Monster Jam before so it will be a first time for my son and I. Anyway here is the rundown for this years Monster Jam show:

Southland motor sports fans will experience a massive collection of the world’s best monster trucks battling it out in the ultimate event of intense speed, racing and demolition as Advance Auto Parts Monster Jam® returns to Anaheim – and for the first time ever – will premiere at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles! Due to popular demand, Monster Jam has added another show to the Los Angeles schedule this year – now with four high-energy events between January 15 – February 19, 2011.

This year’s truck lineup is showcased with appearances by Monster Jam powerhouses – the legendary GRAVE DIGGER®, GRAVE DIGGER LEGEND® (marking the Anaheim return and L.A. debut of 8-time World Champion Tom Meents for 2 shows). Several all-new Monster Jam trucks will be premiering for the 2011 season including SON UVA DIGGER (driven by Ryan Anderson, son of Grave Digger icon Dennis Anderson), DRAGON’S BREATH and MONSTER MUTT ROTTWEILER® plus the Southland debuts of SUPERMAN, AVENGER, BRUTUS and NITRO CIRCUS. Other trucks showcased at select events include Turtle, King Krunch, El Matador, The Patriot, Tropical Thunder, Backwards Bob, Obsessed, Maniac, Jurassic Attack, Captain USA, Stone Crusher, Time Fly’s, Shocker, Dragon’s Breath, Nitro Circus, Bounty Hunter, The Felon, Obsessed, Iron Outlaw, Obsession, Ironman, The Felon and more! **truck line-up subject to change

In addition to the world-class racing and freestyle competition action, die-hard fans can come to the stadium early to enjoy the Party in the Pits pre-show experience – which gives fans unparalleled access to view their favorite trucks up-close, meet the star drivers for autographs and take photos!

One of the most popular touring family entertainment sporting events in the world, the Advance Auto Parts Monster Jam is a high-flying, car-crushing explosive event of demolition, speed and powerful stunts surrounding the world’s best monster trucks and drivers whose skills provide an awesome spectacle of “rock-and-roar” that will bring fans to their feet cheering for more!

This sounds like so much fun! So who is going with me? I can even sweeten the deal for you by giving you a coupon code to save money on tickets its "mommy" to save $5 on adult tickets.

Breaking Disney on Ice news!

2010-12-07T20:54:00.000-08:00

I got a ticket code for you! wohooooooo!

Use code MOM by phone at 1-800-745-3000 or online at Ticketmaster.com to redeem your savings!
www.disneyonice.com
#FAMILY FOUR-PACK TICKET PRICE: $48 *$4 SAVINGS TICKET PRICES: $12 - $16 - $21
(Savings do not apply to Front Row and VIP seats. No double discounts. Service charges and handling fees may apply.) REGULAR TICKET PRICES: $16 - $20 - $25

how cool is that?

Pop Chips winner!

2010-12-02T13:34:00.000-08:00

thanks for entering my contest! the get popped box goes to Brandy! yay! please send me your mailing information so i can get that box to you!

thanks all for entering

I love POPCHIPS!

2010-11-19T16:30:00.000-08:00

ok so you all know that i made some lifestyle changes right? Well anyway i have changed what i eat and one of those things I started eating instead of greasy fried chips was Popchips! These chips are not fried or baked at all they are so super duper yummilicious its not even funny! So what makes these chips so special you ask? Well here are the facts : The chips are made with pressure and heat and pop a chip is born! They only pop in flavor and you will not even notice its a healthy snack. And here is some nutritional info :each single-serve bag of popchips contains just 100 calories and 3.5 grams of fat. And the popchips are made from all natural ingredients :) how about them apples?

plus they have all sorts of yummy flavors :
original potato
After one delicious chip, you'll get why we call it "original."

barbeque potato
The tangiest barbeque taste this side of the mason dixon.

sour cream & onion potato
Creamy onion dip plus crispy chip minus guilt trip.

cheddar potato
A bagful of reasons to smile and say, "cheese."

sea salt & vinegar potato
The tangiest paring of flavors since, well, ever!

salt & pepper potato
Sea salt & fresh ground pepper — the adam and eve of flavor without the guilt.

parmesan garlic potato
The ultimate marriage of rich cheese and roasted garlic.

So why dont you guys go over to facebook and "like" popchips. And if you do i have an incentive to get you to like them. IF you go over to facebook and click like i will enter you into a drawing for a popchips box. What is in the popchips box you ask? Well i got one and it had snack sized bags of popchips that i slipped into my gym bag for an after workout snack and it had a coupon book for a couple free bags of chips and a couple bogos and then a couple 1 dollar off coupons. Seriously that is big. So here is the facebook link http://www.facebook.com/popchips?ref=ts&v=wall
So go over there and like them then come back here and leave a comment so I can enter you into that drawing for a get popped box.

And if you would like to get additional entries subscribe to my blog and leave a seperate comment telling me you did that. and for an addtional entry follow me on twitter and leave a comment telling me you did that as well. Anyway i have to tell you that “I wrote this review while participating in a blog tour by Mom Central Consulting on behalf of popchips and received a “Get Popped” box of popchips and a $30 gift certificate to thank me for taking the time to participate.” I would have done it for free because I love these popchips!

So get poppin' enter this drawing. i will pick a winner on Black friday! so Good luck and have a happy Thanksgiving.

Let's Celebrate Disney on Ice is coming to town!

2010-11-09T09:01:00.000-08:00

OK So I am totally excited about the new Disney on Ice show coming to the south land! We love Disney and Disney on Ice is so much fun! check out the show description and the dates and times at the different arenas below:

Make an ordinary day extraordinary when Disney On Ice presents Let’s Celebrate! brings more than 50 Disney characters to the Southland for one colossal party on ice! This all-new, high-energy show features a magical medley of holidays, celebrations and festivals from around the globe and is set to a blend of contemporary music and favorite Disney songs. Produced by Feld Entertainment, Disney On Ice presents Let’s Celebrate! is scheduled for performances throughout the Greater Los Angeles area including STAPLES Center, Los Angeles; Honda Center, Anaheim; Citizens Business Bank Arena, Ontario; and Long Beach Arena, Long Beach.
Join Mickey Mouse and Minnie Mouse as they as they celebrate “the most wonderful time of the year” with a winter wonderland featuring Woody, Jessie and Buzz Lightyear; plus other fun-filled holidays including a Very Merry UnBirthday Party with Alice and the Mad Hatter; a Royal Valentine’s Day Ball with the Disney Princesses; Mardi Gras with Princess Tiana and Prince Naveen; a Cherry Blossom Festival with Minnie Mouse; a Hawaiian luau with Lilo & Stitch; a Halloween haunt with the Disney Villains; and more in the celebration of the century! Disney On Ice presents Let’s Celebrate! will be a memorable and uplifting experience for the whole family to enjoy.

Los Angeles - Staples Center: Wednesday, December 15 – Sunday, December 19 1111 South Figueroa Street, Los Angeles 90015
o Wednesday, December 15 – 7:30pm
o Thursday,December16–7:30pm
o Friday, December 17 – 11:00am, 7:30pm
o Saturday,December18–11:30am,3:30pm,7:30pm
o Sunday,December19–11:30am,3:30pm,7:30pm

Orange County - Honda Center: Wednesday, December 21 – Sunday, December 26 2695 E. Katella, Anaheim, CA 92806
o Tuesday, December 21 – 7:30pm
o Wednesday, December 22 - 1:00pm, 7:30pm
o Thursday, December 23 – 11:30am, 3:30pm, 7:30pm
o Friday, December 24 – 1:00pm, 4:30pm
o Saturday, December 25 – 4:30pm
o Sunday, December 26 – 12:00pm, 3:30pm, 7:30pm

Inland Empire - Citizens Business Bank Arena: Wednesday, December 29 – Sunday, January 2 4000 Ontario Center Parkway, Ontario, CA 91764
o Wednesday, December 29 – 7:30pm
o Thursday, December 30 – 1:00pm, 7:30pm
o Friday, December 31 – 11:30am, 3:30pm
o Saturday, January 1 – 3:30pm, 7:30pm
o Sunday, January 2 – 11:30am, 3:30pm

LongBeach-LongBeachArena: Wednesday,January5–Sunday,January9 300 E. Ocean Blvd, Long Beach, CA 90802-4825
o Wednesday, January 5 – 7:30pm
o Thursday, January 6 – 7:30pm
o Friday, January 7 – 11:00am, 7:30pm
o Saturday, January 8 – 12:00pm, 3:30pm, 7:30pm
o Sunday, January 9 – 12:00pm, 3:30pm, 7:30pm

So that sounds fun right? Well tickets are on sale NOW! So get your tickets by calling 1-800-745-3000 or online at Ticketmaster.com
www.disneyonice.com

Stay tuned for more Disney on Ice news as I get it and I am going to the show :)

Listerine oral care challenge

2010-10-29T15:03:00.000-07:00

Being that Halloween is right around the corner, Mom central sent out information about this oral care challenge that Listerine and Reach are doing to make October Oral care month and I said where do I sign up because I have been there done that with big dental bills. Here is what I received from mom central as far as information goes:

Moms worry more about cavities. A night full of sugar and it's endless days of leftover candy may seem like harmless fun, but statistics show kids miss 51 million school hours each year because of dental-related illness, and pediatric dental disease is the #1 chronic childhood illness.

To help with the candy frenzy this month, Listerine and Reach created "October Oral Care Challenge" for kids 6 and older to take with their parents—a great tip to get kids to imitate good oral hygiene routines. To complete the challenge, kids and Moms have to brush, floss and rinse every day, twice a day for three weeks—a key step in building a strong oral care foundation. We all hear about the importance of regular brushing and flossing for your oral care routine, but rinsing with a therapeutic mouthwash for 30 seconds twice daily, an additional but essential activity, helps reach those other parts of the mouth that harbor germs.

The makers of Listerine and Reach have also teamed up with America's Toothfairy to launch "Trick or Treat for America's Toothfairy," a campaign to raise awareness of pediatric dental disease and help provide life changing care to underserved children. You can visit www.AmericasToothfairy.org to learn more.

I know that there is a dentist here where I live that takes the candy kids bring in after trick or treating and will pay 1 dollar per pound of candy up to 5 pounds plus they get a toothbrush and the candy goes to our troops in Iraq. How cool is that? That is what we will be doing with our candy.

As far as the Oral care Challenge, my kiddos and I have been competing to complete the oral care challenge where we brush our teeth twice a day. We already have been doing that as per our dentists advice for the kids. At the end of the three weeks, the people who have followed the challenge honestly will get a prize from mom and dad :). Follow my lead and join the challenge and better yet trick or treat for Americas toothfairy too.

“I wrote this review while participating in a blog campaign by Mom Central Consulting on behalf of LISTERINE and REACH and received products to take the Oral Care Challenge. Mom Central Consulting also sent me a Global Giving gift card to thank me for taking the time to participate.”

DISNEY LIVE! PRESENTS MICKEY’S MAGIC SHOW  COMING TO THOUSAND OAKS & LONG BEACH

2010-09-22T22:20:00.000-07:00

I can't wait for this Disney live show! We love Mickey Mouse a lot and the twins love him more now that they can appreciate who he is :) if you want more information on this neat show coming to the Los Angeles area check out what Feld Entertainment says about this show:
In a captivating combination, Master Magician Mickey Mouse and the always-dazzling Minnie join forces with professional illusionists for a magical production on stage. Disney Live! presents Mickey’s Magic Show features grand illusions and favorite Disney characters, including Donald and Goofy; Cinderella and her Fairy Godmother; Alice in Wonderland and the Mad Hatter; and beloved Disney princesses Jasmine, Belle and Snow White.
From Feld Entertainment, the producers of Disney On Ice, this unforgettable production is performing at the Fred Kavli Theatre at the Thousand Oaks Civic Arts Plaza and the Terrace Theater, Long Beach. Tickets are on sale now.
From the breathtaking levitation of Minnie and Jasmine to the transformation of Cinderella’s rags into riches in a split second, Disney Live! presents Mickey’s Magic Show gives families a whole new way to experience Disney magic. Adults and children alike will delight in this stunning spectacle that will keep them in awe from opening act to curtain call.  
THOUSAND OAKS  Fred Kavli Theatre at Thousand Oaks Civic Arts Plaza (2100 E. Thousand Oaks, 91362) Friday, September 24 – 3:00pm & 6:00pm  LONG BEACH Long Beach Terrace Theater (300 E Ocean Blvd, Long Beach, CA 90802-4825) Saturday, September 25 – 3:30pm & 6:30pm Sunday, September 26 – 12:30pm
Ticket Prices: $65.00 / $35.00 / $25.00 / $20.00 To order tickets by phone: 800-745-3000 Online: http://www.disneylive.com OR http://www.ticketmaster.com

Breyers Ice cream that I can eat and not feel guilty about!

2010-07-27T17:28:00.000-07:00

I scream you scream we all scream for ice cream! That was the popular chant when I was a kid growing up! Now that summer is in full swing, ice cream is something my kids have to have in the freezer at all times! As I sit and watch my kids devour their ice cream which I have decided I do not need because I am trying to lose weight. All I can think of is I want some! But I do not want to have to add an extra workout to my 5 workouts a week to burn off the extra calories I take in from a small bowl of my favorite full fat ice cream. Well I can now rest assured because Breyers aka my new best friend has come out with a great ice cream novelty that will aid in my calorie counting so i can be happy with ice cream again! wohooooooo!

So here is the skinny: Breyers Smooth and Dreamy ice cream bars and sandwiches

from the Breyers website http://www.smoothanddreamy.com

Bars and Sandwiches that are so delicious and indulgent, you'll be amazed that
they have less fat and calories than regular ice cream bars and sandwiches. That's
right, flash that big happy smile because we’re bringing back the joy!

I searched every package in the store and found that they use real sugar not some splenda that tastes awful or some other fake sweetener! That is why I have not been eating the ice cream or if I did splurge it was a 90 calorie bite size version of another ice cream novelty! Now that I have tasted these ice cream sandwiches and I got the Chocolate Carmel Brownie Sandwiches and they were so good! They tasted like they were full fat ice cream bars and they weren't! I love them so much and i want you to love them too! That is why I am giving away 5 coupons for the smooth and dreamy ice cream bars and sandwiches to 5 lucky readers of my blog! So leave a comment on the bottom of the post for one entry and tell me what flavor you are looking forward to trying out or one entry. For additional entries follow me on twitter, or subscribe to my newsfeed. if you do the addtional entries make sure you leave another comment for each thing you do.

The contest is over August 20th and I will use random.org to draw the winners :)

"I wrote this review while participating in a blog tour campaign by Mom Central on behalf of Breyers and received products necessary to facilitate my review. In addition, I received a gift certificate to thank me for taking the time to participate."

Wow I love this new Eggo product that is out

2010-07-27T17:11:00.000-07:00

Eggo is one of the many things you will find in my freezer on any given day of the week. Waffles are a common staple in the house and daddy has sometimes come to make them for dinner while mommy is at the gym :).

Anyway, there is a new addition to the Eggo line of products: Eggo Real Fruit Pizza! Wow! I know what you all are thinking, Whats on this pizza for breakfast? Well they have fruit, granola and are on top of a cinnamon maple crust! just think Cereal bar meets granola! I was sent a sample of the two flavors that you will find out on the market and i can say they were good! I loved the strawberry granola with only 400 calories which i am counting mine to lose the baby fat! The mixed berry was good too and has 390 calories! My daughter loved this mixed berry one and my twins loved it too! you totally need to check this out by going to the Eggo website and checking out what is new and signing up for updates on new products :). i hope you guys enjoy them as much as we did because they are just so yummy! Plus they have fruit in them and they are big pieces of fruit not some freeze dried fruit you find in your breakfast cereals.

"I wrote this review while participating in a blog tour campaign by Mom Central on behalf of Eggo Real Fruit Pizza and received a sample of the product and a $20 Amazon gift certificate to facilitate my review.”

Shamu and you walk thermometer

2010-07-09T18:21:00.000-07:00

So i bet you were wondering about my Shamu and you walk thermometer on the right side of my page

Well here is the thing:

last year a friend of ours baby had suffered major head trauma while in daycare and was in the hospital for months. That hospital saved our friends baby seriously. i do not want to comment too much about it because i want to respect our friends privacy. However, we are doing the walk because it is a casue we believe in and we want to help out Rady's Childrens hospital San Diego anyway we can and we were asked to participate by our friend and we are on their team which makes it even sweeter. So please donate or do a virtual walk to even post a link to my blog on your blog so others can help the cause. for more info on the Shamu and you walk just click on my thermometer and you can read more

Nolan Robert Cosmetics OMG they rock!

2010-06-30T19:34:00.000-07:00

OK so I have this person in my TKB classes that was on this show called Blush the search for the next makeup artist which I watched with my daughter who said that guy Nolan is going to win hes fun and does great makeup, Well my daughter who was then 10 or 11 yrs old predicted the outcome and we did a boogie dance to celebrate someone from the town I went to high school and a person I talked to in passing winning! Anyway Nolan has become a great entrepreneur by introducing his very own makeup line and it just launched. I ordered some eye shadow, diamond dust, lip sticks and the dream cream because I have heard how great it is from other people in the TKB classes I take. I can say that shopping on Nolans site is so easy and after i finalized my order I received an email from Nolan himself thanking me for my purchase and suggesting one other product in the future, he also informed me that he will have a tutorial on how to use the eye shadow wheel I purchased, and he told me that a little goes a long way with the dream cream I purchased. OK people you better not be doubting Nolan wrote it because if you knew him which i read his tweets and facebook a lot I know he wrote it. And I got another email from Nolan telling me when my items would ship out. Talk about service with a smile :) even if someone else wrote the email which I doubt it that made me feel special. Its about the little things people!

Anyway, my husband came through the door with mail in hand saying my Nolan Robert cosmetics came in and I was like wohooooo! I opened the box and there was another box inside wrapped in bubble wrap which my kids will fight over later on who can pop them. When i got the bubble wrap off the box I saw a cute black box signed by Nolan himself and a little Thank you Katherine on the box and the box was tied with a cute pink ribbon. OK so then I opened the box and each of my lip glosses, lipstick and eye shadow were placed in these cute little pink bags with bubble wrap on the outside to keep them safe as they were wrapped in love :) after I unwrapped everything I took a pic to show you guys but hey my pics are not great as my canon was in the mini van glovebox so I used my Kodak here look so awesome!

So the next time you need to order some makeup check out Nolan's makeup line at Nolan Robert Cosmetics also you can follow him on twitter Twitter.com/NolanRobert and you can check out his facebook page and click the like button Facebook.com/MakeUpByNolanRobert. Seriously people I did not get paid for my opinion and I was not sent anything to post it. I just want people to try his makeup out because the colors are outstanding and me who hates to wear makeup loves the colors there is everything under the sun for every girl out there whether you like to wear your makeup to go out on the town or you are like me who goes for the natural look, Nolan's got you covered! Go out there and check it out!

The circus is back with a show that marks the 200th anniversary of the greatest show ever!

2010-06-30T18:59:00.000-07:00

I am so excited that it is time for the circus to come to town! yay my kids can't wait to see it again! Aidan wants me to shield him from the human cannonball part of the show i do not get why but ok that will be our cue to get some nachos :). Anyway I have been given a special coupon code for you to reserve your tickets as 2010 marks the 200^th anniversary of the birth of the greatest showman of all time, P.T. Barnum, and “Barnum’s FUNundrum” is a celebration of his living legacy. You and your family will LOVE the show!

I for one can't wait to see this as Barnum and Baileys circus has been a tradition in my family since I can remember.

MOM Ticket Discount

The multi-ticket discount returns this summer, with a special $48 Family Four-Pack Offer on select performances or $4 off single ticket prices on select shows. The discount can be redeemed online at www.ticketmaster.com or by calling (800) 745-3000 . To redeem, use the discount code “MOM” .

If you are in the Los Angeles Area you can Check out the show July 14-18 at the Staples Center

For my friends in the Inland Empire you can check out the show at the Citizens Bank Arena July 21-25

And finally if you are in the Orange County Area you can check out the show at the Honda Center July 28 - August 8

And don't forget about the All Access preshow included with every ticket. here is the info from www.Ringling.com

All Access Pre-show

An hour before show time, audiences can join Ringling Bros.^® talented performers and learn new circus skills at the All Access Pre-show, FREE with your ticket!

o At the Free All Access Pre-show, Ringling Bros. acrobats, clowns and other accomplished athletic performers show young and old alike an awe-inspiring and action-packed approach to daily health and fitness.

o Audience members can get up close and personal with Ringling Bros. performers to take photos, get autographs and learn circus skills at the All Access Pre-show.

o Circus-goers can meet some of Ringling Bros. majestic animals, see a pachyderm paint a portrait and learn more about Ringling Bros. commitment to elephant conservation at the All Access Pre-show.

o The All Access Pre-show is the only place where you can register for a chance to win a masterpiece created by one of Ringling Bros. artistic Asian elephants.

Speaking of the Circus did you know that Mothers cookies is back and available in a grocery store near you?

2010-06-08T15:45:00.000-07:00

Oh my goodness I was so sad when I saw no more Mothers cookies on my store shelves. I remember being a little girl and begging my mom to buy the cookies for me in that fun circus bag with the pink and white icing and sprinkles on them. They were my favorite cookie by FAR! I also remember the oatmeal iced cookies mmmmmmm mmmmmmmmmm Good.

Anyway after they went away I stopped checking the cookie aisle for cookies and started buying store cookies from the bakery. When MOM Central asked me to spead the word about this blogtour I said YAY my favorite cookies are back and I can share them with my kids.

Anyway for my friends in the Kansas area and the Midwest, you will get to see what I am talking about because Mothers cookies are coming to your store shelves very soon :) so don't delay check out Mothers Cookies and see for yourself the little cookie brand that was my favorite as a child and maybe you can make it your childs favorite too

I wrote this review while participating in a blog tour campaign by Mom Central on behalf of Mother’s Cookies and received two bags of cookies and a $20 Amazon gift certificate to facilitate my review.

Ringling Brothers and Barnum and Bailey circus is coming to town check out the Barnum award NOW!

2010-06-08T15:27:00.000-07:00

I was so excited to get the email to share this special award info with all of my readers because I love seeing what our kiddos can accomplish when they set their minds on something and make a difference in the community. This award celebrates just that. So take the time to think about a special kiddo to nominate for this awesome award! The circus is coming to town so subscribe to my blog or follow me to get the details on when the Circus will come to the OC area and for a special offer for the mommies out there!

THE BARNUM AWARD

Nominations are currently being accepted for “The Barnum Award,” a Southland search to honor three stand-out kids who are making a difference in our community. Attached is a flyer on how you and your readers can nominate a child between the ages of 8-14 who are demonstrating the entrepreneurial and philanthropic spirit of P.T. Barnum. Nominating is easy, by answering a few brief questions on the online application at www.thebarnumaward.com. First, second and third place winners will receive cash prizes to continue their service. The award ceremony will be on opening night at the Honda Center, July 28^th.

Reinvented Dove Haircare :) I love it!

2010-06-08T11:00:00.000-07:00

Oh my goodness I was asked to participate in a BzzCampaign for Bzzagent and this one is right up my alley because of my thin fine hair which can be weighed down really easily. I started using the Daily conditioning treatment as soon as I got my Bzzkit and I noticed the shine and how my hair does not look weighed down and how it did not look dry anymore like it did before since we get dry heat here in Sunny Southern California. Here is the skinny on the new Haircare line by Dove:

taken from Bzzagent:

The benefits of a treatment in a conditioner
NEW Dove Daily Treatment Conditioners give hair the deep nourishment of a treatment in the time it takes to condition. Their innovative formulas penetrate deep inside to help repair hair internally and leave it more beautiful on the outside.*
Advanced care for all types of hair
With new technologies, fresh scents and packaging, the entire Dove Damage Therapy System has been reinvented with Fiber Actives to take care of the damage.** So, whether you curl, tease, or blow-dry, you can get beautifully smooth hair.
* vs. non-conditioning shampoo alone
** Refers to the signs of damage

Go ahead, get the hair you want. NEW reinvented Dove^® takes care of the damage.**
Daily Treatment Conditioners

Next generation Conditioners with treatment inside
Designed to give hair the deep nourishment of a treatment in the time it takes to condition
Instant smoothness after just one use
Dove's most advanced technology ever
New to store shelves
Available at most food, drug and mass retailers nationwide

Damage Therapy System

Micro moisture serum helps protect and repair damaged hair**
Premium packaging
New fragrances
Advanced care and repair for beautiful hair

See what women are saying about NEW reinvented Dove:
"After using this product, I could tell that there was a difference even when my hair was still wet. It visibly reduced the amount of frizziness that I usually have and made my hair look much healthier. I really like this product!" - BzzAgent C. Ganim
"I have pretty fine hair, so at first I was a little worried that an "Intensive"? conditioner would weigh it down. I was really surprised - it seemed to provide the moisture that my hair needed, but without sacrificing volume. My hair looks and feels great." - BzzAgent Dalina C.
* vs. non-conditioning shampoo alone
** Refers to the signs of damage

What do you do for beautiful hair?
Styling. Bleaching. Blow-drying. We're all guilty of hair damage, whether we realize it or not. But did you know that hair can be damaged on the inside as well as the outside, making it weak, porous, and prone to breakage and split ends? NEW Dove Daily Treatment Conditioners help take care of the damage** with a unique dual-action formula:

Treatment with Fiber Actives penetrates deep inside porous hair to help reconstruct it from within
Conditioner with patented micro moisture serum helps strengthen and nourish hair from root to tip

Learn more
For more advanced care, visit Dovehair.com. You can explore the entire line of NEW reinvented Dove^® products, or get expert styling advice that'll help you repair your damaged 'do.
* vs. non-conditioning shampoo alone
** Refers to the signs of damage
So that is just the beginning of the Dove reinvented hair care line. remember to hit up Dove haircarere invented
While you are on the Dove site reading up on the dos and don'ts of haircare you can request a free sample of the daily conditioners while supplies last of course so do not dilly dally get on there and get your sample before they are gone! Like I said I was given the product to try out for BzzAgent and I was not paid to endorse the product and if you want to become a BzzAgent follow the bzzagent badge on this blog to find out how you can be a Bzzagent too :). I know I am going to start using Dove daily conditioners forever! They are so awesome!

Unilever is my new best friend in the fight against a stinky tween

2010-06-01T14:53:00.000-07:00

As you all know I have four kiddos and one of my little lovelies is a 12 year old girl! Well anyway, I recently had to break the news to her that its time for her to start using deodorant. And as a mom I wanted to do it the right way so I did not hurt her feelings as they are fragile at this stage of life and keeping their self esteem in tact while making sure they do not stink up the air in the process is something that is very important. So when Mom Central asked people to step up to speak out about the topic of sweaty tweens and unilever's website called Don't fret the sweat I knew I could do this to help my other mommy friends find the resources they need to not be a victim to that BO our older kiddos are emitting into the air we all breathe.

When I first went to the website I thought this is so cool they have some FAQ's to help equip me with the knowledge I will need when my daughter asks the dreaded question of Why do I sweat so much? or my own questions about my baby girl using deodorant like Are your products safe for her to use? thank goodness the answers to those questions and more are found on that site. The other part I like is the matchmaker quiz to find the perfect deodorant for my daughter to use which was the sample I received to do this blog and yes she loves it! She is using Degree girl in friends forever and loves the scent. I wish they had a website about this when I was going through my OMG moments Plus after being matched with the perfect deodorant they let you print coupons to save some serious cash because all of us need a break in that department :)

"I wrote this review while participating in a blog tour campaign by Mom Central on behalf of Unilever and received the items necessary to facilitate my review. In addition, Mom Central sent me a gift card to thank me for taking the time to participate.”

Kindercone they are so awesome!

2010-06-01T14:33:00.000-07:00

Now that I have a Kindergartener next year he will be going into the first grade so when Mom Central told me about this blog tour of course I wanted to be a part of this.

Let me give you some information from the Kindercone website www.kindercone.com:

KinderCone LLC , is based on a German tradition dating back to the early 19th century. Oftentimes, the first day of school can be a bittersweet moment in a child’s life, but in Germany and Austria it is marked by a day of celebration and appreciation. On that day, families present their first grader with their very own Schultüte. Inside, the child finds little gifts, treats, and school supplies. KinderCone wants to inspire every family and their young children to enjoy learning by celebrating this special event in their lives.

After learning about what this tradition was all about I got so excited! The cone came to the house and wow my son thought it was a Giant Ice cream cone! I am going to give the cone to him on his graduation day from kindergarten which is coming up soon. I did however get a peek inside the cone and it was filled with 5pencils ready to use, a cute little cat named Karli who can be clipped to a backpack or you can sit him anywhere you like such as a desktop and he has a little bag that you can place a little something in for your kiddo to enjoy , plus a journal called "Me, Myself and First Grade", some temporary tattoos and a limited edition certificate :). I think what I like about this kindercone is that my son will love the little goodies inside of it and when he is done filling in the journal I will use the cone to store his keepsakes like his great drawings and the completed journal so when he has his own kids he can share the tradition as I did with him and his baby sisters

I wrote this review while participating in a blog tour campaign by Mom Central on behalf of KinderCone and received KinderCone samples to facilitate my review. Mom Central also sent me gift certificate to thank me for taking the time to participate.

Melba Toast mmmm mmmm Good

2010-05-10T13:19:00.000-07:00

Now that I am on the road to recovery from having my Appendix removed a month and a half ago. I started thinking about how I can change up my snacks. Well I remembered these snacks my mom used to buy when I was in high school. I remembered the Melba toast snacks my mom would get and she would make something to eat with them. Then I was asked to do a blog about Melba Toast from MOm central and they sent me some melba snacks to test out. Well anyway, I looked up the melba toast website to get some snack ideas and VOILA! I found lots of healthy eating tips and recipes. First I will give you the link to the website so you can go check it out. While you are there you can enter the Dance your way to Hollywood sweepstakes from the website http://www.toastforeverydayhealth.com/:

Dance Your Way to Hollywood” will send one lucky winner and a guest to Tinseltown for a once-in-a-lifetime experience, including private dance lessons and tickets to watch the taping of a highly popular television show. The four-day, three-night, all-expenses-paid experience includes air travel and accommodations at a popular Hollywood hotel. Sweepstakes entries accepted March 17 through June 30, 2010.

You totally have to go enter that website so you can Dance your way to Hollywood. Or Better yet you can check out the recipes like Chocolate Pistacio Crunch:

Chocolate Pistachio Crunch
Melba Snacks Sea Salt Yields 40
• 4 cups (2-12-oz. pkg.) of semi sweet chocolate dark chips (not milk chocolate) • 1 box Melba Snacks Sea Salt • 1 cup of pistachios, chopped and toasted
1. Stir chocolate in large bowl set over saucepan of boiling water until melted and smooth making sure that water does not touch bowl and that the chocolate does not get too hot.
2. Remove from over water. 3. Dip into melted chocolate to cover half the Melba Snack. 4. Gently shake off excess chocolate. 5. Place on baking sheet and quickly sprinkle with chopped pistachios. 6. Refrigerate until chocolate is firm, about 35 minutes.

Lemon Meringue Tarts
Melba Snacks Whole Grain Yields ~24 tarts
• 1 box of Melba Snacks Whole Grain • Lemon Curd • Meringue
For Lemon Curd Yield: 2 cups • 1 tablespoon finely grated fresh lemon zest • 2/3 cup fresh lemon juice • 1 cup sugar • 3 large eggs • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, cut into tablespoon pieces
1. Whisk together zest, lemon juice, sugar, eggs in a 2-quart heavy saucepan.
2. Add butter all at once and cook over moderately low heat, whisking constantly, until curd is thick enough to hold marks of whisk and first bubbles appear on surface, about 10 minutes.
3. Immediately pour curd through a fine sieve into a bowl, then chill, covered.
For Meringue • 3 large egg whites, at room temperature 30 minutes • 1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
1. Beat whites with cream of tartar using an electric mixer at medium speed until they hold soft peaks.
2. Increase speed to high and add sugar, 1 tablespoon at a time, beating until meringue just holds stiff, glossy peaks.
Assemble Tarts 1. Spoon cold lemon curd in a large zip lock bag and remove any air pockets; knead slightly.
2. Cut one corner tip off the bag which allows you to squeeze the cold curd onto the toast.
3. Gently squeeze the lemon curd bag onto the toast making sure to have a smooth, flat top.
4. Add a dollop of meringue decoratively over the filling.
5. Immediately bake until meringue is golden- brown, 8-10 minutes.

And as always I wrote this review while participating in a blog campaign by Mom Central on behalf of Old London Melba Toast and received a sample to facilitate my candid review. Mom Central sent me a gift card to thank me for taking the time to participate. www.momcentral.com