Field Trip Mom

11/20/14

Disney on Ice - "Let's Celebrate!" Promo code included

Disney on Ice is coming this December 10, 2014 through January 4, 2015. The show will bring over 50 Disney characters from 16 favorite stories to make it a grand celebration. Contemporary music and favorite songs will make you want to get up from your seat to sing and dance. This family event is a holiday must do for people of all ages. It makes the holiday's a little brighter and festive. My family attends this once a year event to remind us that there is magic on the ice. Keep reading to find the promo code that will help you save money on a family pack. Disclosure: Sponsored post. All opinions and thoughts are all my own. By the way there is a chance to win (2) tickets to this great event. Just keep reading.

L O S A N G E L E S

STAPLES Center – 1111 South Figueroa Street, Los Angeles 90015

Wednesday, December 10 – Sunday, December 14

Wednesday, December 10 7:30 PM

Thursday, December 11 7:30 PM

Friday, December 12 11:30 AM & 7:30 PM

Saturday, December 13 11:00 AM, 3:00 PM & 7:00 PM

Sunday, December 14 11:00 AM, 3:00 PM & 7:00 PM

TICKETS: Ticket prices range from $22 – $30; $45/$50 (VIP) and $75/$80 (Front Row)*

Opening Night tickets are only $15 each for select seating (not valid for VIP or premium seating)*Tickets available for purchase online at AXS.com, charge by phone at 888-9AXS-TIX or in-person at the venue Box Office. *prices vary between weekday/weekend shows; tickets may be subject to service charges, facility and handling fees.

A N A H E I M

Honda Center – 2695 E. Katella Avenue, Anaheim, CA 92806

Tuesday, December 16 – Sunday, December 2

Tuesday, December 16 7:30 PM

Wednesday, December 17 7:30 PM

Thursday, December 18 10:30 AM & 7:30 PM

Friday, December 19 1:30 PM & 7:30 PM

Saturday, December 20 11:00 AM, 3:00 PM & 7:00 PM

Sunday, December 21 11:00 AM, 3:00 PM & 7:00 PM

TICKETS: Ticket prices range from $22 – $310; $45/$50 (VIP) and $75/$80 (Front Row)*

Opening Night tickets are only $15 each for select seating (not valid for VIP or premium seating)*Tickets available for purchase online at Ticketmaster.com, charge by phone at 800-745-3000 or in-person at the venue Box Office.*prices vary between weekday/weekend shows; tickets may be subject to service charges, facility and handling fees.

O N T A R I O

Citizens Business Bank Arena – 4000 Ontario Center Parkway, Ontario, CA 91764

Thursday, December 25 – Sunday, December 28

Thursday, December 25 6:00 PM

Friday, December 26 11:00 AM, 3:00 PM & 7:00 PM

Saturday, December 27 11:00 AM, 3:00 PM & 7:00 PM

Sunday, December 28 1:00 PM & 5:00 PM

TICKETS: Ticket prices range from $22 – $30; $45/$50 (VIP) and $75/$80 (Front Row)*

L O N G B E A C H

Long Beach Arena – 300 E. Ocean Blvd, Long Beach, CA 90802

Wednesday, December 31, 2014 – Sunday, January 4, 2015

Wednesday, December 31 4:30 PM

Thursday, January 1 6:00 PM

Friday, January 2 11:30 AM & 6:00 PM

Saturday, January 3 11:00 AM, 3:00 PM & 7:00 PM

Sunday, January 4 11:00 AM, 3:00 PM & 7:00 PM

TICKETS: Ticket prices range from $22 – $30; $45/$50 (VIP) and $75/$80 (Front Row)*Opening Night tickets are only $15 each for select seating (not valid for VIP or premium seating)*Tickets available for purchase online at Ticketmaster.com, charge by phone at 800-745-3000 or in-person at the venue Box Office. *prices vary between weekday/weekend shows; tickets may be subject to service charges, facility and handling fees.

Get a family four pack of tickets for $80.00 using:
PROMO CODE: MOM14 EXPIRES 1/4/15

Enter for a chance to win (2) tickets to Disney on Ice. Just leave a comment and tell me who is your favorite Disney character. A winner will be picked at random by November 30th, 2014. This giveaway is open to Southern California Residents 18 years or older.

11/14/14

UC Irvine Health - Free Flu Shot

UC Irvine Health Medical Group is hosting an open house this Saturday, November 15, 2014 from 9am to noon located: 1451 Irvine Blvd, Tustin, Ca 92780. This is a great opportunity to meet primary care physicians, tour the new Tustin facility, get free healthy screenings and get a free flu shot. They will be hosting a drawing to win an iPad mini.
Want to learn more about this new facility:
http://www.ucirvinehealth.org/news/2014/11/expert-primary-care-in-a-neighborhood-near-you/

*Free Flu shots are for kids over age 5 and it is while supplies last.
*Get Free health screenings.
*Meet the care physicians and get to know them in person.

I want to encourage you to come and meet the people in your community. Hope to see you there tomorrow.

Best regards,

Alma

11/4/14

Knott's Berry Farm is hosting Christmas celebrations!

Christmas is coming! Can you believe that it’s that time of the year? The famous Beagle Santa is now on the loose at Southern California’s most loved theme park. “Knott’s Berry Farm!” Season pass holders and general admission can experience holiday events, live entertainment and festive food along with the fun theme park rides. To help the community with shopping they offer a wonderland filled with local crafts and handmade gifts. Let me share with you a list of activities you can expect on your next visit between November 22 through January 4, 2015. Disclosure: Sponsored post. Special Contributor for this story GigaSavvy.

Courtesy of Knott's Berry Farm

Catch a performance by the world famous beagle, Snoopy as he performs a brand new ice spectacular, Merry Christmas, Snoopy! His performance can be seen at the Charles M. Schulz Theatre.
Experience a live performance of Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol or O. Henry’s A Gift of the Magi in an intimate setting of the historic Bird Cage Theatre.
When the sun sets on the Farm, Calico Stage lights up with the celebration of the season in Snoopy’s Merriest Tree Lighting. Join us for a musical, whimsical tree lighting featuring a cast of Toy Soldiers, Snowmen, Elves and America’s most famous beagle, Snoopy!
Over in Camp Snoopy, Charlie Brown, Linus and Lucy invite you to dance, sing and join in on the holiday fun in the Camp Snoopy Theatre.
Introduced in 2013, the Ghost Town and Calico Railroad celebrate Christmas on Engine 41. Climb aboard a vintage railcar and meet an ever-changing group of Ghost Town residents eager to share their Christmas plans and songs with you.
Ghost Town also celebrates of the sounds of the season with its very own Dickensian vocal quartet, Calico Carolers and interactive country Christmas blue grass quartet, the Ghost Town Miners.

Courtesy of Knott's Berry Farm

Remember to bring your Christmas shopping list and shop local. See you at Knott’s this holiday season. Happy Holidays.

To find out more about Knott's Berry Farm, please visit their website:

https://www.knotts.com/

https://www.facebook.com/KnottsBerryFarm

Deal alert: NEW PASSHOLDERSPurchase a 2015 Season Pass today and use it for one 2014 visit!

Hurry, this offer expires November 6.

Disclaimer: Sponsored post. A special thanks to our contributor GigaSavvy.

Virtual field trips, WebCam and videos help to make learning fun.

It's been raining and we can't go outside. Well, we don't really like to drive in the rain because of the traffic and well, the rain. What to do for a field trip? Hmmm...Virtual Field Trips, Live Webcam Feeds and Online Tours can help. We usually grab candy, popcorn and a spot on our couch to watch and explore. However, we have found an aquarium, several museums, a volcano and a zoo who share their facility online for the purpose of educational fun. We are sharing a list of online tours, virtual field trips and webcams that can bring you fun and joy this winter season. Stay warm and cozy while going on a field trip....from your couch.

Animal Plant Shark Webcam
http://www.apl.tv/sharks.htm

Aquarium of the Pacific - Penguin Habitat below water:
100 Aquarium Way, Long Beach, CA 90802
(562) 590-3100
http://www.aquariumofpacific.org/exhibits/penguin_habitat/penguin_cam_below

Italy - Museo Galileo - Visit Leonardo Da Vinci paintings and writings.
http://www.europeana.eu/portal/en/exhibitions/the-colossus-of-leonardo-da-vinci

Louvre - Visit the museum's exhibition rooms and galleries, contemplate the façades of the Louvre without leaving your house.
http://www.louvre.fr/en/visites-en-ligne
75001 Paris, France

Monterey Bay Aquarium - live webcam
https://www.montereybayaquarium.org/animals/live-cams/kelp-forest-cam/

National Museum of Natural History
Smithsonian Institution
10th Street & Constitution Ave., N.W.
Washington, D.C. 20560-0135
Phone: (202) 633-2950
https://naturalhistory.si.edu/visit/virtual-tour

Natural History Museum in London, UK - How to videos.
https://www.nhm.ac.uk/discover/video.html

NASA Government
https://www.nasa.gov/kidsclub/index.html

9 webcams operating inside the Kennedy Space https://science.ksc.nasa.gov/shuttle/countdown/video/video.html

Plimoth Plantation in Massachusetts

137 Warren Ave, Plymouth, MA 02360
(508) 746-1622

http://www.plimoth.org/learn/just-kids/thanksgiving-virtual-field-trip

San Diego Zoo - (11) webcams to see Tigers, Apes, Koala, Panda, Polar Bear, Condor and Elephant Cam.
2920 Zoo Dr, San Diego, CA 92101
(619) 231-1515
https://zoo.sandiegozoo.org/live-cams

Volcano de Mexico - Webcam of the volcano de Colima. You will see many great images.
http://www.webcamsdemexico.com/webcam-volcan-de-colima

Disclaimer: Not a sponsored post. All thoughts and ideas are all my. Post was updated 02/10/2017

10/16/14

The Book of Life Movie inspired me.

This week a new fun and exciting movie is coming to theatre's near you, "The Book of Life." Disclaimer: This is not a sponsored post. We had the opportunity to review it.

The Story:
Rated PG and Starring: Channing Tatum, Zoe Saldana, Diego Luna, Ron Perlman, Ice Cube, Danny Trejo, and more. Directed by: Jorge Gutierrez and Produced by: Guillermo Del Toro.

A fairy tale about a boy named Manolo, who faces his fears and is forced to travel between three worlds. The worlds he is forced to travel through are: here and now, the land of remembering and the land of the forgotten. His goal was to be with his true love “Maria”. In the end, Manolo realized that his biggest challenge in life was to be true to himself. The twists and turns the movie takes open your heart to looking inside of oneself and finding forgiveness and love. The movie has incredible vibrant colors and art that fill the movie screen with happiness and joy. This love story celebrates life and the afterlife in a bright upbeat setting while promoting forgiveness.

Courtesy of Twentieth Century Fox Film Corporation

My Opinion: The most incredible and inspiring movie for all ages is now showing, "The Book of Life." This fictional story brings to life a Mexican tradition, "The Day of the Dead." The subject of death is handled very carefully and with the sense that the spirit is always with us. The movie is filled with folk art that is bright and lively. The characters are wooden looking and fun to watch. The movie sound track is a blend of American and Mexican music like nothing I have ever heard before. The movie teaches, inspires and reminds us to forgive and love more. It is a must see with the entire family.

You can find more information on the movie by visiting Facebook, Twitter, Tumblr and the official website.

https://www.facebook.com/bookoflifemovie

http://bookoflifemovie.tumblr.com/

http://www.bookoflifemovie.com/

Music: The soundtrack to the movie is a mixture of American and Mexican music. The music and art made this movie into an amazing piece work of art. Our favorite song from this movie was “The Apology Song”, because it was inspiring. Let me share with you a few of the songs that appear on the Track listing:

TRACK LISTING:

1. Live Life – Jesse & Joy

2. The Apology Song – La Santa Cecilia

3. No Matter Where You Are – Us the Duo

4. I Love You Too Much – Diego Luna and Gustavo Santaolalla

5. I Will Wait – Joe Matthews, Diego Luna and Gustavo Santaolalla

6. Mas – Kinky

7. Cielito Lindo – Plácido Domingo

8. Creep – Diego Luna and Gustavo Santaolalla

9. Can't Help Falling In Love With You – Diego Luna and Gustavo Santaolalla

10. Ecstasy Of Gold – Gustavo Santaolalla

11. Do Ya Think I'm Sexy – Gabriel Iglesias and Gustavo Santaolalla

12. Just A Friend – Cheech Marin and Biz Markie

13. El Aparato /Land of the Remembering – Gustavo Santaolalla Café Tacvba

14. Visiting Mother – Gustavo Santaolalla

15. The Apology Song – Diego Luna and Gustavo Santaolalla

16. No Matter Where You Are – Diego Luna, Zoë Saldana and Plácido Domingo

17. Te Amo y Mas – Diego Luna and Gustavo Santaolalla

18. Si Puedes Perdonar – Diego Luna and Gustavo Santaolalla

10/7/14

Del Taco Fresca Bowl * Giveaway alert

Del Taco is introducing its brand new menu items the Fresca Bowl. The fine people at Del Taco invited the Field Trip Mom family to their local restaurant to try their new cuisine. Disclaimer: This is a sponsored post. We were given food items from Del Taco's restaurant in exchange for this post; we were not paid for these services but were provided food free of charge. All thoughts and opinions are our own.

Del Taco is offering three new Fresca Bowls, the Fire Roasted Veggie, the Pollo Asado Grilled Chicken Bowl and the Southwest Chicken and Veggie Bowl. All of these bowls are full of incredibly fresh ingredients. Imagine seasoned black beans, fresh Pico de Gallo salsa, freshly cooked grilled chicken, fresh grilled veggies all over a Fresca Lime Rice.

These delicious new bowls have amazing flavor in every bite. Portioned correctly for a single serving, they range in calorie counts from 450 to 530 calories. A great meal that fits into everyone's dietary restrictions. The flavors are delicious with a hint of lime flavor in the rice that isn't overpowering but enough to give a fresh flavor flare. Served piping hot with amazing black beans and your choice of veggie, chicken or chicken and veggie then all topped with a mild Pico de Gallo salsa.

These new Fresca bowls are only $4.00 and perfect for anytime day or night. A filling meal that will keep you going through the busiest of days. Head over to your local Del Taco and try the new Fresca bowls for yourself. I am positive you will enjoy them as much as we did.

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10/4/14

Knott's Camp Spooky

It's that time again....Head over to Knott's Berry Farms' Camp Spooky. Whether your kids decide to dress up as a pirate, Dracula or a cowboy, the fall daytime, non-scare celebration is perfect for family members of all ages. Let the kids take part in Snoopy's Costume Party and Parade and visit the always famous Camp Spooky with all of the new rides recently added this past summer. This celebration is all cheer and with no fear. Disclaimer: We were invited to participate as part of media day. We did not receive any compensation for attending. All thoughts and opinions are all my own.

Once the sunlight fades, the ghouls and goblins Un-Earth themselves into the darkness under the moonlight. The bigger kids in the family can then get their chills from the ever so creepy Knott's Scary Farm. The evening hours are not for the faint of heart...beware of what hides in the fog....Starting September 25th and continuing until November 1st. Tickets are limited and typically sell out so secure your date now.

Additionally, Knott's daytime celebration is host to several great events such as Charlie Brown's NEW Halloween show where the entire family will be singing and dancing. Next, your family can run over to the Potion Station to concoct a fun Kool Aid mixture in their very own test tube. Head over to the Mini Monster Maze where the kids can experience an obstacle maze finding candy along the way. Ready to enjoy the fun....pre-order your tickets online at knotts.com. What a great way to enjoy a safe Halloween celebration allowing your children to dress up as their favorite Ninja Turtle and enjoy fabulous rides and shows. Come on down and join the Field Trip Mom family for a day of fantastic fun at Knott's Berry Farm.

Follow the fun and post your own pictures on Instagram using the hashtag #campsnoopy! Have a great weekend!