Pet Expo is coming to Costa Mesa! Yay A giveaway!

The 24th annual America’s Family Pet Expo returns April 19-21, 2013 to the OC Fair and Event
Center in Costa Mesa.

With more than 1,000 animals on display – from fish, rabbits, cats, dogs, miniature horses to exotic lizards –
show guests can get up close to all creatures great and small in a variety of interactive exhibits, educational
shows and displays, as well as shop the latest in pet trends and products. Entertainment, adoptions and fun for
the whole family, the 2013 America’s Family Pet Expo will offer:

Disney’s “Super Buddies” to celebrate the all-new film coming to Blu-ray combo pack on August 27 th
attendees will get the chance to take their photo with Captain Megasis, an adorable four-legged super
hero who stars alongside everyone’s favorite talking puppies


Additional pet celebrities attending the Expo include: Mick who plays “Stan” on Dog With A Blog;
Beatrice who plays “Stella” on Modern Family; Lambchop who plays “Yakult” on Suburgatory; Milo who
plays “Baby” on How to Live with Your Parents; and Frosty who plays “Larry” on Modern Family.


Splash Dogs – Dock jumping dogs. Watch these canines jump into the pool!
The Amazing Dobermans. Trained by Neecha Braun – jumps, tricks and flips with a variety of dogs
Cat Program – Learn about the many breeds of cats and their unique personalities
Free flight bird show – Watch as these magnificent birds spread their wings and fly!
Reptile Show and Sale – Touch and hold snakes, lizards and tarantulas in hands-on demonstrations



General Admission, $13.00; seniors 60 and over, $11.00. Children 6-12, $8.00. 5 yrs and under, free. Active and
retired military free with ID. Show hours: Friday 10am-6pm; Saturday 10am-7pm; Sunday 10am-6pm. OC Fair and
Event Center, 88 Fair Drive, Costa Mesa 92626. Parking is $5. Kindly leave all pets at home. For more information and
to purchase tickets visit www.PetExpoOC.org.

The America’s Family Pet Expo is created, produced and managed by World Pet Association, Inc., a 60-year-old
nonprofit organization dedicated to promoting responsible pet care.

I have been given a 4 pack of tickets to giveaway to one lucky winner! So leave your information on my rafflecopter giveaway!
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Disney on Ice Treasure Trove is coming to town!

I have to say that I am super excited because Disney on Ice is coming to town and my kids are super excited, Even my son Aidan wants to partake in the fun!
Check this out: Audiences will discover endless riches when an extraordinary lineup of stories from the Disney Vault come to life for the ultimate Disney animation celebration with the new production, Disney On Ice presents Treasure Trove. Disney On Ice sets the gold standard with its newest skating spectacular spanning tales from the first full-length animated film to the 50th Disney film, playing the Southland from May 1–12 at the Long Beach Arena and Citizens Business Bank Arena in Ontario.
Hit the ice with Mickey Mouse, Minnie Mouse, Donald and Goofy as they embark on a fun-filled treasure hunt for some of the most popular Disney films ever. Families can expect to get tangled up in the Walt Disney Studio’s 50th animated feature with Tangled stars Rapunzel and Flynn, and enter the worlds of other favorite Disney princesses – Tiana,Cinderella, Jasmine, Ariel, Sleeping Beauty, Belle, Mulan, and of course, the one who started it all, Snow White.Youngsters of all ages will enjoy setting sail with Peter Pan, the always sassy Tinker Bell, and the cantankerous Captain Hook & his pirate pals on an adventure beyond Never Land and trekking the wilds of Africa with Simba, Nala, Pumbaa and Timon as they discover the true meaning of the ‘Circle of Life.’ And no one wants to be late to a very important date with Alice & the Mad Hatter as they march with the Queen of Hearts’ Army of Cards. Highlighting eight Disney movies and more than 50 Disney characters featured, Feld Entertainment’s Disney On Ice presents Treasure Trove has a magical story for every generation to relive!



So here are the details you need to know like the dates and where to catch the show plus the information on how to get tickets:

Long Beach Arena: Wednesday, May 1 – Sunday, May 5
300 E. Ocean Blvd, Long Beach, CA 90802
o Wednesday, May 1st 7:30PM
o Thursday, May 2nd 7:30PM
o Friday, May 3rd 12:00PM & 7:30PM
o Saturday, May 4th 11:30AM, 3:30PM & 7:30PM
o Sunday, May 5th 11:30AM, 3:30PM & 7:30PM

Citizens Business Bank Arena: Wednesday, May 8 – Sunday, May 12
4000 Ontario Center Parkway, Ontario, CA 91764
o Wednesday, May 8th 7:30PM
o Thursday, May 9th 7:30PM
o Friday, May 10th 12:00PM & 7:30PM
o Saturday, May 11th 11:30AM, 3:30PM & 7:30PM
o Sunday, May 12th 1:30PM & 5:30PM

Ticket prices range from $20, $25, $45 (VIP) and $65 (Front Row)*
Opening Night tickets available for only $12 each (not valid for premium seating)
 Long Beach tickets available for purchase online at Ticketmaster.com or LongBeachCC.com,
charge by phone at 800-745-3000 or in-person at the Long Beach Arena Box Office
 Ontario tickets available for purchase online at AXS.com or CBBankArena.com, charge by phone
at 888-9AXS-TIX or in-person at the Citizens Business Bank Arena Box Office
*tickets may be subject to service charges, facility and handling fees.

LA Boat Show Giveaway!

All Aboard for Family Fun at the 2013 Progressive Insurance Los Angeles Boat Show!

On shore and in-water, the 2013 Progressive Insurance Los Angeles Boat Show goes full throttle as
it returns to the LA Convention Center and debuts its new in-water location at Burton W. Chace Park
in Marina del Rey February 7-10. A perfect family outing, the West Coast’s premier boat show will
showcase hundreds of boats, from entry-level family cruisers to million dollar yachts, plus thousands of
the newest marine accessories and gear, daily educational seminars and fun for new and experienced
boaters of all ages. Bring the kids, there’s something for everyone throughout the weekend!


•   Stand Up Paddleboarding – “Try it” at the indoor pool inside the LA Convention Center

•   Meet Nickelodeon’s “Dora the Explorer” – Special meet and greet Saturday and Sunday 12pm
to 4pm with everyone’s favorite bilingual kid adventurer, Dora!

•   Celebrity appearances by Phil & Bob Soven from MTV’s WakeBrothers

•   Welcome to the Water Center — resources to help get started in boating


•    Powerboat Docking Challenge — test you docking skills, steering a mini water-craft down a 20-
ft. "lake" to the marina and into a slip.


•   Radio Disney and the California Department of Boating and Waterways – Learning to boat
safely and responsibly with an interactive exhibit hosted by Radio Disney. Fun and games for
the whole family!

Tickets are $12 for adults; youth 15 and younger accompanied by an adult and active military with ID are free. Visit
www.LosAngelesBoatShow.com to purchase tickets and more information.

*** Enter to win a family four-pack of tickets! One lucky winner will receive 4 tickets good for any day of the
show, February 7-10. Tickets are good for both show locations. To enter, check out the entry instructions on the rafflecopter below. Hurry! Contest ends…02/04 at Midnight.



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Dare to Dream! Here is your discount code for tickets!

If you have not had a chance to purchase your tickets for the Dare to Dream show at the Honda Center which opens December 18th, today is your lucky day for I have a code for you to use to save some green.  You can get a family four pack of tickets for $60 dollars by using the code MOM.  Excludes front row and VIP seats.  No Double discounts, Additional fees may apply.  You can also use the code for the Citizens Business Bank arena and the Long Beach arena!  If you forgot the dates here are the run dates for the different venues on my flyer but I will list them as well:

December 18-23 Honda Center, Anaheim
December 26-30 Citizens Business Bank Arena
January     3-6     Long Beach Arena

3 Easy Ways to order! :

1)  go to the appropriate arena box office
2)  Call Ticketmaster at 1-800-745-3000 for Anaheim and Long Beach or AXS 1-888-9AXS-TIX for  Ontario
3)  Log onto Ticketmaster.com for Anaheim and Long Beach or AXS.com for Ontario

Private selection makes Holiday Entertaining a breeze!

I love the holidays But I always get stuck cooking the Thanksgiving and Christmas meals! Thank goodness for Private Selection products that are found in most Kroger owned stores. 

The Private Selection brand is a store brand from Kroger but the Private Selection brand is a higher end line from the everyday ordinary store brand products.  The Private Selection is more of a gourmet line at affordable prices.

 I had the pleasure of receiving a bzzKit with Crackers in it and a pound of Costa Rican coffee to try out! So I broke it out on Thanksgiving! I paired the crackers with the blue marbled pepper jack! It was so yummilicious!  Everyone had asked where I got the tasty cheese and I told them Ralphs grocery store under the Private Selection line and some people were in disbelief that this was from a "generic" line.  I told them Private Selection was far from generic! Since it was thanksgiving, I made a relish tray which I included the stuffed olives with blue cheese and they were a hit as well! People at our thanksgiving dinner were singing the praises of the Private Selection line! So I handed out some coupons and I know some of the family has purchased some of the Private Selection items at their Ralphs grocery! I also made the Costa Rican Coffee to compliment my pumpkin pie and it was a hit as well.

I was pleasantly surprised that the Private Selection line was such a hit with my food snob family! From their appetizers, deli meats and cheeses, desserts, pastas and ice creams they have something for everyone and its tasty! check out their website for more information on the Private Selection brand.  Private Selection

So to sum up my long post here are the main points :

• The Private Selection^® brand is inspired by food enthusiasts and uses only the highest quality ingredients
• It can be found exclusively available at the Kroger family of stores
• Rich NEW flavors of Private Selection^® coffee include Sumatra, Costa Rican, Vanilla, and Toffee Nut
• Private Selection^® cheeses are available in great tasting varieties including Garlic & Herb Monterey Jack, Blue Marbled White Cheddar, Buffalo Monterey Jack, Blue Marbled Pepper Jack and others
• A full range of Private Selection^® premium offerings can be found throughout the store, including Angus meats, fresh & frozen seafood, deli meats & cheeses, ice cream, appetizers, desserts, candy, coffee, crackers, , cookies, pasta and pasta sauce, and much more

And I want to tell you that I received coupons as well as full sized samples from BzzAgent and Kroger and all of the opinions in this blog are my own.  If you would like to be a Bzzagent like me check out the button on the right hand side of the page!

Burts Bees intense hydration skin care products!

OK I was so lucky to be able to try out the intense hydration skin care line from Burt's Bees! Omg I am in love with this all natural skin care line! So I basically live in southern California but when it gets to the fall cold nights and days, my skin dries out! OMG !

I was sent a whole little box of product to try from the line which contains an ingredient called clary sage! What is clary sage you ask?  Here is the definition from the Burt's Bees product information I received:  Clary Sage: A Force of Nature
Deep in the windswept hills of the Mediterranean, a lone plant fights for its life against the elements. Clary Sage survives and thrives in spite of its harsh surroundings, thanks to the plant's fierce will and exceptional ability to adapt and retain moisture. This remarkable botanical is the inspiration behind Burt's Bees Intense Hydration Face Care line — the brand's natural ode to soft, supple, revitalized skin.

So this skincare line is so super special if you suffer from dry skin all the time or just in certain seasons like I do.  This line is clinically proven to intensely hydrate the skin, reduce the look of find lines and wrinkles, its enhanced with probiotic technology and is 99% natural! Best of all is you can find it at mass merchandise retailers like Target aka Tarjay, Wal-Mart, drug stores, grocery stores and natural food stores like whole foods markets!

here is the whole line up:

Intense Hydration Cream Cleanser

• Provides intense hydration and helps reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles*
• Leaves skin feeling soft, supple and revitalized
• Removes dirt, oil and makeup
• Rinses easily without leaving a residue
• Costs $9.99

Intense Hydration Day Lotion

• Provides intense hydration for a revitalized appearance
• Leaves your dry skin feeling soft and supple
• Absorbs quickly thanks to a non-greasy formula
• Costs $17.99

Intense Hydration Eye Cream

• Helps increase skin's ability to retain moisture and reduce fine lines and wrinkles for a revitalized look*
• Leaves the delicate skin around your eyes feeling soft and supple
• Absorbs quickly thanks to a non-greasy formula
• Costs $17.99

Intense Hydration Night Cream

• Replenishes moisture while you sleep — wake to skin that feels soft, supple and revitalized
• Provides intense hydration and helps reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles
• Absorbs quickly thanks to a rich, non-greasy formula
• Costs $17.99

Intense Hydration Treatment Mask

• Clinically proven to provide immediate, intense hydration**
• Leaves skin looking revitalized
• Easy to apply — goes on wet and stays wet; wipe off with a tissue or washcloth
• Costs $17.99

*When used with the complete Burt's Bees Intense Hydration Face Care regimen.
**In clinical studies, 100% of women tested showed an increase in skin hydration after one hour.

So the products I got to try out were the 
Intense hydration night cream which is awesome! I love the light scent and how the cream feels like my skin isn't greasy when i use it.  I received the Treatment mask and the cream cleanser as well.  The one thing I loved about the whole line was the clary sage smelled so good! OMG it was like a wakeup call! My skin has really improved since using the Burt's Bees intensive skincare line! I love how it is not too pricey and is made with natural ingriedients that do not bother my skin!

I received this product from BzzAgent and Burt's Bees and all of the opinions listed here are my own even though the products I got to try out were completely Free! If you want to become a BzzAgent like me, you can click on my button on the right hand side of this blog!

Disney on Ice Presents : Dare To Dream Tickets are on sale now!

I am so super excited! I always say this I know but this time I am really excited because having twin 4 yr old girls who love Rapunzel and other Disney Princesses like Tiana and Cinderella and I get to tell them they are all starring in a show coming to town! It's comparable to telling a tween or teen that Justin Bieber is coming to town and I have tickets! It's a pretty big deal around here!

In this show, you can relive the magical moments from Cinderella, Tangled and The Princess and the Frog all brought to life on the ice! I have been to so many Disney on Ice shows and I am amazed every time!

Ticket prices range from $22, $28, $50 (VIP) and $75 (Front Row)*
Opening Night tickets available for only $12 each (not valid for premium seating)
Tickets on sale: Sunday, November 11, 2012
All seats are reserved and available at the venue Box Office, online at http://www.Ticketmaster.com or
charge by phone at 800-745-3000. *tickets may be subject to service charges, facility and handling fees.

This is a show that you and your little prince or princess do not want to miss! Here is the information about where you can catch the show and when :

Los Angeles - Staples Center: Wednesday, December 12 – Sunday, December 16
1111 South Figueroa Street, Los Angeles 90015
o Wednesday, December 12 – 7:30pm

o Thursday, December 13 – 7:30pm

o Friday, December 14 – 11:30am, 7:30pm

o Saturday, December 15 – 11:30am, 3:30pm, 7:30pm

o Sunday, December 16 – 11:30am, 3:30pm, 7:30pm

Orange County - Honda Center: Tuesday, December 18 – Sunday, December 23
2695 E. Katella, Anaheim, CA 92806

o Tuesday, December 18 – 7:30pm

o Wednesday, December 19 - 7:30pm

o Thursday, December 20 – 10:30am, 7:30pm

o Friday, December 21 – 1:30pm, 7:30pm

o Saturday, December 22 – 11:30am, 3:30pm, 7:30pm

o Sunday, December 23 – 11:30am, 3:30pm, 7:30pm

Inland Empire - Citizens Business Bank Arena: Wednesday, December 26 – Sunday, December 30
4000 Ontario Center Parkway, Ontario, CA 91764

o Wednesday, December 26 – 7:30pm

o Thursday, December 27 – 7:30pm

o Friday, December 28 – 12:00pm, 7:30pm

o Saturday, December 29 – 11:30am, 3:30pm, 7:30pm

o Sunday, December 30 – 11:30am, 3:30pm

Long Beach - Long Beach Arena: Thursday, January 3 – Sunday, January 6
300 E. Ocean Blvd, Long Beach, CA 90802-4825

o Thursday, January 3 – 7:30pm

o Friday, January 4 – 12:00pm, 7:30pm

o Saturday, January 5 – 11:30am, 3:30pm, 7:30pm

o Sunday, January 6 – 11:30am, 3:30pm, 7:30pm