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Read MoreWellness Weekend Girls Getaway
We visited Sausalito as a guest of Buick My friend had spent a good portion of her life living in San Francisco, and she always talked about how she wanted to have a getaway to Sausalito. She was thrilled when I told her the news that we were going to be spending a couple of days in Sausalito for our girls getaway. When it came to selecting a car to drive around the bay area, there was only one car brand that came to mind, and that was Buick. Buick is well-known for its commitment to encouraging wellness with their drivers, making it the perfect car to drive on our wellness weekend. Along with many of my friends, we fell in love with the Buick SUV look and style after seeing Reese Witherspoon drive one in the first season of Big Little Lies. Then, more Buick SUV’s made their debut in the second season, making it the SUV that all my Mom friends have been wanting to get We had trouble deciding what Buick SUV we wanted to drive during our getaway, and it was the 2019 Envision that we found to be the perfect SUV to drive around San Francisco. The compact SUV is ideal for driving the hills of San Francisco and was easy to navigate through the traffic in the busy city. The minute that we arrived in the San Francisco airport, we made our way to the parking garage where a beautifully designed Buick Envision was waiting for us. Once we got comfortable in the car, we were quickly able to connect our devices using Apple CarPlay. We mapped our first stop at the Painted Ladies and followed the instructions displayed on the 8″ diagonal screen. The Bose premium 7-speaker system made it feel like we were in the middle of our favorite concert while streaming music using Sirius XM all access. All of our childhood memories came back to life as we drove past the Painted Ladies. We shared our favorite television moments from the 80’s hit television show “Full House.” Next, it was time to see the Golden Gate Bridge. My friend knew the perfect place to stop and catch a glimpse of the bridge, and while it was slightly covered by fog, it was a magical sight. Finally, we made our way across the bridge to Sausalito. The Buick features lane change alert with side blind zone alert and lane-keep assist with...
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Read MoreClean Eating at an Angels Game
We attended an Angels game as a guest While it is well-known that most people will have a hotdog, peanuts (and beer for the parents) at a ballgame, things have changed. Parents want healthier options for their kids growing bodies – even at a baseball game. Feeding my kids nutritious food is a passion of mine. Ever since my son developed severe food allergies, I saw the impact that processed foods vs. real foods had on his body. Packaged food isn’t always worth the risk of an epi-pen injection with an ER visit. With most stadiums not allowing guests to bring in their own food, we avoided bringing him to events where he would not have access to clean eating until recently. Melissa’s Produce now offers families healthy food options at Angels Stadium and many other locations. With my family being long-time season ticket holders, I grew-up going to Angels games. I fell in love with the sport, the team, and the family fun. When my son developed his food allergies, we stopped coming to games. My parents let their season pass tickets go to friends, and a family tradition drifted away. Until recently, when I learned that we could get healthy (and clean) food for my son at the stadium from Melissa’s. After having access to Melissa’s Produce at a recent Dodger’s Game, I learned about all the options at Angels Stadium. I was excited to bring the family back to the Angels stadium for a night of family fun. We got tickets for a Friday night game. It was 70’s weekend, which made for a lot of fun. We started by stalking up on Melissa’s Clean Snax from the Corner Market (there are four located inside of the stadium). We also got some fresh fruit and bottled water. Next, we went to Spuds because we love Melissa’s Dutch Yellow Potatoes. Spuds use Melissa’s Dutch Yellow Potatoes and top them with delicious pulled pork, cheese, and sour cream. We started with just one order but had to go back and get seconds. It was that tasty. Our family laughed. We cheered. We sang. We had an unforgettable night at Angels Stadium. Like many parents, I am so grateful to Melissa’s Produce for offering families healthy food options while watching a ballgame. My son was fueled with so much nutrition that he felt the need to do homework while watching the game. When your family attends an Angels game...
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Read MoreOcean Heroes After School Science Program
Ocean Heroes is an after school science program for children ages 8-12 at the Pacific Marine Mammal Center. Monthly activities correspond with different and intriguing marine science and conservation themes designed to educate, build awareness, and interest about our ocean planet. Kids engage in hands-on labs, interact with STEM professionals and enjoy offsite excursions! Monthly speakers will include PMMC marine mammal care personnel, scientists from the National Marine Mammal Foundation, wetlands and salt marsh experts, youth conservationists and more! 2019-2020 Ocean Heroes Curriculum Throughout the program, newly appointed ocean stewards will learn an incredible array of information, including: PMMC to the rescue! They will learn about the common marine mammal patients they care for at the hospital. Ocean Heroes take a tour of their critical care area with PMMC’s own Animal Care Coordinator. Learning about Animal Care They will explore the process their animal care team goes through to rescue marine mammals and how we can help protect these animals in the wild. Hear exciting stories of the wildest rescues our team has taken on! After observing marine mammal patients, they will explore our artistic side by drawing, and creating songs about seals/sea lions. Learning about our Ocean 70 percent of our planet is covered with water. Water is one of the main building blocks of life. How do marine mammals obtain freshwater when they live in a marine desert that they cannot drink? They will investigate marine mammal adaptations for living in the ocean. They will also examine freshwater macroinvertebrates and marine plankton species under a microscope and discuss how the presence of different species can be used to determine the health of the environment. Learning about Salt Marshes Salt Marshes are teaming with life! They will discover why salt marshes are important for marine mammals, as nurseries for the food marine mammals eat, their function as natural filters, and how they serve as protective barriers to harmful storm surges. A guest presenter will come and lead a chat about the unique wildlife species that call these beautiful habitats home. We will also create a hands salt marsh themed craft to take home. Marine Mammal Rehabilitation Often when their marine mammal patients first come in to the hospital they are underweight, and dehydrated. They will learn how our animal care team cares for these patients while talking with one of PMMC’s Animal Care Supervisors. They will have the chance to hear some marine mammal rehabilitation stories and see...
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Read MoreThe Russian Ballet Theatre Performance of Swan Lake + Giveaway
The Russian Ballet Theatre is thrilled to bring a breathtaking new production of Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky’s Swan Lake to Los Angeles and surrounding areas Sept. 21-26. Tickets for the Los Angeles are performances are on sale now and available online at www.RussianBalletTheatre.com. The performance schedule for Swan Lake is as follows: Saturday, Sept. 21 at 7:30 p.m. at the California Theater in San Bernardino; Sunday, Sept. 22 at 2 p.m. at the Fox Performing Arts Center in Riverside; Tuesday, Sept. 24 at 7:30 p.m. at Wiltern in Los Angeles; Wednesday, Sept. 25 at 7:30 p.m. at the Alex Theatre in Glendale; and Thursday, Sept. 26 at 7 p.m. at the Performing Arts & Convention Center in Oxnard. About Swan Lake Swan Lake, which has mesmerized audiences for over a century, is based on a German fairy tale. Tchaikovsky’s score tells the tragic love story of Prince Siegfried and Swan Princess, Odette, who is cursed to be a swan by day but a young woman at night. The Russian Ballet Theatre’s new production will captivate audiences with time-honored Russian traditions. Plus, they’ll be adding new choreography, hand painted sets, radiant hand sewn costumes, artistic hair designs and special effects makeup. The Russian Ballet Theatre has pulled together an outstanding company of dancers for the 2019 tour of Swan Lake. The company features Olga Kifyak as “Odette,” Evgeny Svetlitsa as “Prince Siegfried,” Mikhail Ovcharov as the “Jester” and Vasili Bogdan as “Rothbart.” The Russian Ballet Theatre’s production of Swan Lake is choreographed by Nadezhda Kalinina with Sergey Novikov serving as production designer and Irina Strukova as SFX makeup designer. Choreographer Nadezhda Kalinina Nadezhda Kalinina has choreographed more than 60 performances and miniatures for various theatrical and concert programs with her ballets being staged at the prestigious Mariinsky Theater. She is the chief choreographer of the Omsk State Musical Theater, winner of the eight International Theatre Forum’s Golden Knight (The Overcoat, 2010), recipient of the Silver Award at the first Federal Festival Theatrical Olympus (The Overcoat, 2011), and winner of the fourth Russian festival Volga Theater Seasons in the nomination of “Best Choreography” (The Idiot, 2018). Set and Costume Designer Sergey Novikov Sergey Novikov has worked on over 70 productions theatrical productions in Russia including at the Mariinsky Theater and throughout Europe. Novikov is referred to as, “a young, advanced artist” with scenery and costumes that “surprise and delight.” He is the recipient of the “Golden Sofit,” St. Petersburg’s most prestigious theatre prize in the nomination of “Best work by a Designer”...
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Read MoreMake a Splash at Aquatica San Diego
We visited Aquatica as a guest Our summer weather is finally heating up. We discovered the best place to cool the kids down from the summer heat at Aquatica San Diego. The water park features thrilling rides, adorable animals, and endless family fun. Aquatica San Diego Attractions One of my kid’s favorite attractions was Tassie’s Twister. The ride features a multi-person raft that sends riders into a massive six-story funnel. My favorite was the Loggerhead Lane, which is a relaxing lazy river where I let all of my daily stresses drift away. Then, there is the Big Surf Shores massive wave pool. My kids felt like they were at the beach as they splashed and jumped through the waves. Cabanas The best way to experience Aquatica San Diego is by renting a cabana. With the cabana rental, you have your own private seating area. Complete with table, chairs, lounge chairs, refrigerator, and storage locker. Plus, you have access to the private cabana pool. It is excellent for parents to relax and escape from the crowds. Also, parents with little ones will love to have a private area to feed and care for their toddlers or babies. Animals One thing that makes Aquatica unique to other waterparks are the animals. My children enjoyed spending time looking at the flamingos and the turtles. Plus, families can purchase tickets to have an animal encounter with the flamingos. Front of the Line For an additional fee, guests can purchase a “Quick Queue” or front-of-line pass for the rides and slides. It will help families to get the most out of their visit by not having to wait in the regular line for the popular attractions. Operational Dates Aquatica San Diego is open for families to enjoy daily until September 2nd. Also, it will be open on weekends, September 7th through October 6th. Tickets I recommend purchasing your tickets in advance online to save 35% online. Also, they have season passes available for families who want to return multiple times throughout the summer. Location Aquatica San Diego is located at 2052 Entertainment Cir, Chula Vista, CA...
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Read MoreSan Diego Symphony Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back In Concert
We visited the San Diego Symphony as a guest The Star Wars series is one of my kid’s all-time favorite movies. They have watched them all a million times, and it always feels the like first time, every time that they watch one. When I learned that the San Diego Symphony was going to be doing The Empire Strikes Back in concert, I immediately went online to get tickets. San Diego Symphony Concert by The Bay Location The concert is part of the Symphony’s summer concert series. They have multiple performances throughout the summer right on the bay at the Embarcadero Marina Park in San Diego. We arrived at the venue and the location is absolutely beautiful. Families were gathering together at the food court while enjoying snacks and beverages before the performance began. Seating As the sun began to set, everyone took their seats for the show to begin. There were bleacher seating as well as grass seating, and box seats. We had box seats which provided a personal table and four chairs to watch the performance. I had packed lots of fresh produce from Melissa’s Produce to bring to the show for my kids to stay nourished throughout the evening. Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back In Concert Then we were in for a treat. The movie played on a giant screen with the San Diego Symphony playing the John Williams’ unforgettable score. The music was beautiful and brought the film to life for my children in a whole new way. Lawrence Loh did an incredible job conducting the performance along with all the talented musicians. Upcoming Performances The San Diego Symphony is the perfect excuse for your family to plan a staycation to San Diego. They have many family-friendly upcoming performances including Mary Poppins in concert as well as Disney’s Coco and the 1812 Tchaikovsky Spectacular. Also, some of the performances include fireworks! Ticket Information Learn more about the upcoming performances and ticket prices online. Don’t let the summer end without experiencing an unforgettable night on the bay with beautiful music by the San Diego...
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Read MoreSummer Fun at Universal Studios Hollywood
We visited Universal Studios Hollywood as a guest One of our favorite summer traditions is to spend a day at Universal Studios Hollywood. This summer is extra special because the theme park just debuted the all-new attraction, Jurassic World—The Ride! Universal Studios Express Pass The most important things that I recommend when visiting Universal Studios during the summer months is to get the express pass added to your tickets. With the express pass, you’ll be able to experience almost all of the attractions at Universal Studios. The pass allows guests one-time express access to each ride, attraction, and seated show. Dark Arts at Hogwarts Castle Light Show When we first arrived at Universal Studios, we began our day exploring The Wizarding World of Harry Potter. We were immersed in the magical world where we flew high in the sky on a hippogriff, used our magical wands to bring the world to life and sipped on a refreshing cup of Butterbeer. We returned to the world once the sun had gone down to experience Dark Arts at Hogwarts Castle light show that is happening until August 11th. Jurassic World – The Ride! Then it was time for the most exciting part of our visit this year – to ride on the newly opened Jurassic World – The Ride! We boarded a boat and went on a thrilling adventure. The ride was so realistic, and my kids loved getting wet on the hot summer afternoon. The all-new attraction is more realistic with more splashing, bigger than life dinosaurs and is so much fun! Isla Nu-Bar After experiencing the attraction, the kids went on The Mummy Ride while the mommies took a break at the Isla Nu-Bar. I savored a delicious Mai-tai while my friends had a pina colada. The cocktails come in a pretty tiki-themed collectors cup that I was able to bring home a souvenir from our day. Jurassic Cafe The kids had built up quite an appetite, so we took them to the all-new restaurant, Jurassic Cafe. The restaurant featured elevated food. Some of my favorites were the pomegranate guacamole, crispy green lettuce roll, and the roasted chicken salad. The restaurant has both indoor and outdoor seating for guests to relax and refresh during their visit. Raptor Encounter with Blue Then we were in for a thrill of a lifetime by experiencing the new Raptor Encounter with Blue. Blue’s trainer brought him out to visit us, and we got...
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Read MoreBringing Your Own Food into Dodger Stadium
We visited Dodger’s Stadium as a guest Everyone knows that a Dodger Dog is a must when visiting Dodger Stadium. But, when you have a large family, concession food prices don’t always fit into the family budget. Dodger Stadium is helping to make a day at the ball field affordable for families by allowing guests to bring in their own food. Recently, I attended the big Dodger’s vs. The Angeles game, and decided to stock up on food and snacks at Smart & Final before the game. I purchased a reusable cooler at Smart & Final, and then picked out all my kids’ favorite snacks to enjoy while watching the ball game. I was able to get all our food for the game (to feed my kids + my friends kid for less than $20!) If we were to purchase food for all the kids at the stadium, our food bill would have been way over $100. Download the checklist here. Smart & Final Game Day Checklist Smart & Final is making it easy for families to shop for the perfect game day snacks by providing a shopping game day checklist. Simply, take this checklist into your local Smart & Final to save big on food for the next Dodger game! Dodger Stadium Private Tour After shopping for snacks at our local Smart & Final, we put on our Dodger’s fan gear and headed to Dodger Stadium for an unforgettable summer afternoon. We arrived early to participate in an interactive private tour. My kids were able to learn about the history of the Dodger’s and saw some unique memorabilia. Since we saved big on food for the day, my friend and I used some of the money we saved to share a cocktail together. Our kids sat at a table eating lunch while we enjoyed catching up on what we have been doing all summer long. Then it was time for the big game! Our kids cheered and screamed for their favorite team throughout the entire game. A summer afternoon at Dodger Stadium is the perfect way for families to create unforgettable memories together. Healthy Snacks at Dodger Stadium Another thing that I love about Dodger Stadium is that they offer healthy snacks and fruit from Melissa’s Produce. Instead of ice cream, we treated our kids to some healthy snacks after they had eaten all of their lunch. Know that the secret is out that families can bring their...
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Bring Your Dogs to The Queen Mary for Doggie Paradise
The Queen Mary is pleased to debut an afternoon of doggie delight at the all-new Doggie Paradise on Saturday, September 14 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Doggie Paradise offers a day of fun for all four-legged friends of any size or breed. Dogs can dive into doggie splash pools, make souvenirs for their owners at our arts and crafts stations, roll around in a ball pit, or get pampered with a freshly washed coat and manicured nails at...
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Brunch at Lit Cafe OC
We dined at Lit Cafe as a guest One of my favorite things to do is going out for brunch. With all of my favorite dishes being breakfast foods, I am always looking for a fresh new place to dine out. Lit Cafe Chef Erica Tjangnaka The one thing that had me eager to dine at Lit Cafe was knowing that the talented chef, Erica Tjangnaka is the pastry chef. Chef Erica is one of the most well-known pastry...
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Irvine Spectrum Center Back to School Block Party Bonanza
Gear up for the new school year at Irvine Spectrum Center’s Back to School Block Party on Saturday, August 17th. From 12pm – 4pm, enjoy entertainment and activities throughout Spectrum Center. Irvine Spectrum Party Activities DJs and live entertainment Fall fashion displays Activities for little ones, including oversized chalkboards by the carousel for decorating Custom embroidery with any denim purchase Custom monogramming by Pandr Design Co. with any shoe and/or backpack purchase Plus, from 6pm – 9pm, end the...
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