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Wednesday, May 22, 2013

Wow Me Wednesday #98


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Wednesday, May 15, 2013

Wow Me Wednesday #97


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Friday, May 10, 2013

Monterey Bay Aquarium!



Last week my family and I had the opportunity to visit the Monterey Bay Aquarium!
We had never been and were excited to see what they had to offer!


One of the first things you see when you enter the aquarium 
is the huge display of fish and sharks swimming in the kelp forest.


Feeding time is especially fun when you can gather round and watch the divers dig in their bucket
for different kinds of fishy treats and talk about the sea creatures swimming around them.


There were so many exhibits for us to see!
Lots of big and little aquariums filled with all sorts of interesting creatures!


We loved how hands-on everything was too!
Can you see my son's "tentacles" poking out of this coral?


There was one gigantic tank that had the biggest school of fish I had ever seen!
They were mesmerizing to watch as they swam in perfect synchronization,
parting only to let the occasional shark or turtle swim through.


My favorite exhibit was the jellyfish!
There were so many different kinds to see!
They're amazing!
We had fun waving our arms in front of the human kaleidoscope
and drawing our own jellyfish to set free in the virtual tank!


Can you find the fish so carefully camouflaged??


These creatures are so beautiful to me!


My kids both loved the hands-on area where they could touch all the sea creatures!


You should definitely stop at the cafeteria and taste the renowned clam chowder!
It has bacon in it! Best I've ever eaten!


Thanks Monterey Bay Aquarium for a wonderful visit!
We look forward to seeing you again!

For more info on visiting the Monterey Bay Aquarium, please click HERE!

Disclosure: I was provided with 2 tickets to visit the aquarium. The opinions expressed are entirely my own!

Wednesday, May 8, 2013

Wow Me Wednesday #96


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Friday, May 3, 2013

Disney On Ice: Treasure Trove (Review)



This week we got to see Disney On Ice: Treasure Trove!
It was our first time seeing Disney On Ice and we were so excited!!
My daughter told me everyday she wanted to see "Disneyland Ice."

 

Every act was so wonderful!
The costumes, the energy, the skating, the music!
I was on the edge of my seat cheering!


My children thoroughly enjoyed it and can't wait to go again!

You still have a chance to catch Disney On Ice: Treasure Trove in the Southland!

Click HERE for tickets!!

IRON MAN 3!


IRON MAN 3 OPENS TODAY!!

Marvel's "Iron Man 3" pits brash-but-brilliant industrialist Tony Stark/Iron Man against an enemy whose reach knows no bounds. When Stark finds his personal world destroyed at his enemy's hands, he embarks on a harrowing quest to find those responsible. This journey, at every turn, will test his mettle. With his back against the wall, Stark is left to survive by his own devices, relying on his ingenuity and instincts to protect those closest to him. As he fights his way back, Stark discovers the answer to the question that has secretly haunted him: does the man make the suit or does the suit make the man?

I had the pleasure of seeing it last night at a special screening and it was the best yet!
If you liked the first two, then you'll love this one!
It had me on the edge of my seat trying to remember to breathe!

Hyundai Santa Fe Sport Epic Playdate!


Last weekend we had the awesome opportunity to attend an Epic Playdate hosted by Hyundai!


As soon as I stepped into the new Hyundai Santa Fe Sport, I knew it was the car for me!
It felt so nice and had so many excellent features for my family!
I know we could have many epic adventures in this car! 


The Dos Pueblos Ranch in Goleta was a great place for an epic playdate with our friends!


It was so fun to have a day together with the whole family!


We fueled up for our day with a great breakfast!


We got warmed up for our day with the hula hoops!


This playdate was packed with activities!
The kids had a hard time deciding what fun to have first!


The paper rockets were definitely a favorite!
From building them together to launching them as high as the trees,
this was a family activity we all enjoyed!


We worked together as families to make a giant sand art exhibition!
It was awesome to see all the different designs!



The balloon artist was on hand to teach us how to make balloon swords!
My son could have done that all day long!


Right before lunch we had our first epic battle!
The kids were wrapped in tin foil and duct tape and decorated with whipped cream!
The kids thought this was so cool...and tasty!


By this time we were ready to dig into a great BBQ!
No epic adventure is complete without our favorite food!


I loved all the little places that were set up in the shade for a little rest!
I wish every playdate had naptime!


Ice cream sundaes rounded out the best playdate we've ever had!

If you're looking for an epic day, Hyundai can take you there!




I was selected for this opportunity as a member of Clever Girls Collective, and the content and opinions expressed here are all my own.

Wednesday, May 1, 2013

Wow Me Wednesday #95


Welcome to the party!!
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Monday, April 29, 2013

Disney On Ice Discount Offer!



Disney on Ice opens in two days!!
My daughter asks every day if it's time to go!


I am excited to announce a special discount on tickets!

Families can enjoy a family four-pack of tickets for just $60 using the offer code: MOM. This special excludes front row and VIP seats (no double discounts). There are two easy ways to redeem your savings.

Call Ticketmaster at 1-800-745-3000 (Long Beach Area) or AXS at 1-888-9AXS-TIX (Citzens Business Bank Arena).

Log on to Ticketmaster.com (Long Beach Area) or AXS.com (Citzens Business Bank Arena).


The special discount offer is valid at these following performances:
Long Beach Arena

Thursday, May 2nd 7:30pm
Friday, May 3rd 12 noon and 7:30pm
Saturday, May 4th 11:30am
Sunday, May 5th 11:30am and 7:30pm

Citizens Business Bank Arena in Ontario

Thursday, May 9th at 7:30pm
Friday, May 10th at 12pm and 7:30pm
Saturday, May 11th at 11:30am
Sunday, May 12th at 5:30pm

Enjoy the show!

*Disclosure: We will receive tickets to Disney On Ice in exchange for this post.
All opinions are our own. Images courtesy of Disney On Ice.


Saturday, April 27, 2013

Antonello Ristorante!


If you're looking for great Italian food in Southern California, we've found it!


  I was excited to attend a Girls Night Out last week at with OC Mom Blog
at Antonello Ristorante to check out their new Enoteca Lounge!


We met the charming owners, Antonio and Fiorella Cagnolo!
They were lovely and I enjoyed them very much!


The menu in the Enoteca Lounge is filled with Italian fare
both familiar and new to me!


My absolute favorite dish was the fried mozzarella!
I don't think I could ever eat an ordinary mozzarella stick again!
These were absolutely fantastic.


There were two pizzettas and this Massimo Classic was my favorite!


The lasagna was creamy and sumptuous!


I was even adventurous and tried the octopus!


The entertainment in the Enoteca Lounge is fantastic!
Rick Parma had me singing and dancing along!


The dessert plate was absolutely amazing!
I loved every bite of it!!

If you love Italian food and a fun, classy, relaxed environment,

3800 South Plaza Drive
Santa Ana, California 92704

Email:    info@antonello.com
Phone:  714.751.7153
Lunch:   M-F 11:30am - 2:00pm
Dinner:  M-F 5:30pm - 9:30pm
              Sat 5:00pm - 10:00pm
              Sun Closed 
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