Giveaway: GH Cretors Samplers Pack Popped Corn

Disclosure: I received a sampler package to review the product. All thoughts and opinions are all my own.

I am happy to announce that GH Cretors is hosting a giveaway. These are some tasty treats for the entire family. I received a sampler package as a gift and my family enjoyed the popped corn with a great day at home. The great taste comes from brown rice syrup, no artificial flavors, gluten free ingredients, fresh creamery butter, natural sweeteners, locally grown with no GMO's popcorn. All products are Kosher. Really a great snack that everyone can enjoy. I suggest you try it and then you will  know why it is so delicious. But I have to warning you that you might have to hide it from the kids. My kids ate a bag in a few minutes. Popped corn does not stay long in your home, so make sure you buy enough to make everyone happy.  The Sampler Box is the best way to get started. You get to taste a little bit of everything. Want to know more? Go to GH Cretors: http://www.ghcretors.com/flavors/
 

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Halloween and science come together at the Discovery Science Center.

Discovery Science Center (DSC):  2500 N Main St  Santa Ana, CA 92705

Located near the Santa Ana Mall off Main Street is one of Orange County's award winning science museums. It is one of 10 recipients of this year’s National Medal for Museum and Library Service. This fall they are having fun with science and Ripley's Believe it or Not exhibit.

Spooky Science at the Discovery Science Center is filled with lots of learning opportunities. They have Spiders, pumpkins, chemistry lessons, 3D ART Maze, Ripley's Believe or not exhibit as well as their regular exhibits. I visited with my family as part of media night and found myself enjoying the education it offered. 

Halloween is the best season to teach about vocabulary words such as weird, strange, bizarre and out of the ordinary. The Ripley's Believe it or Not exhibit offers a fun way to learn about strange and out of the ordinary things. Standing in the middle of the Ripley's believe it or not exhibit, I found myself saying strange, eccentric and weird. Together with my family, we found out that candy can make beautiful art (Justin Bieber portrait) and that Robert Wadlow, the world’s tallest man, grew to be 8 feet 11 inches tall. There was a great photo opportunity of very large shark teeth. All of these are a must see when you visit the DSC.

Nothing is impossible for an artist. I spent several minutes looking this piece over at the Ripley's Believe it or not exhibit. I could not take my eyes off the art piece, because I could feel the love it took to create it.  I imagined the love and patience's it must have taken to match up each toy. This is truly a wonderful piece that made me smile. 

"Beauty is in the eye of the beholder."

My visit to the DSC reminded me that there is always something new to learn in life. My hope is that you continue to seek knowledge and find the beauty in your community. Have a great time this fall season celebrating it. Have a happy Halloween.

 

Disclaimer: This is not a sponsored post. My family and I visited the Discovery Science Center during media night. All thoughts and ideas are all my own.

 

 

Free 4th Annual Pumpkin Launch hosted by Discovery Science Center at Cal State Fullerton on November 2, 2013. You must register online to attend.  Arrive early to make sure you participate in all the free activities.  Go to sign-up  http://www.discoverycube.org/exhibits/

 



Fall Celebrations in Orange County and San Diego area.

Learning through exploring your community is very important for everyone. It is a great way to find connections with local people. There are several great fall celebrations around town that are a must see. Take a look and get moving to visit at least one fall celebration.

 

Discovery Science Center Spooky Science and Ripley's Believe it or Not is now in full swing at the museum. They are currently exploring the moon phases, pumpkins, spiders and making your own slime. Lots of science wonders that make you think that maybe everyone can be a scientist. This is a great place and the best way to see it is through an annual pass. http://www.discoverycube.org/

Location: 2500 N Main St  Santa Ana, CA 92705

 

The New Children's Museum of San Diego is hosting a FEAST. The ART of playing with your Grand Opening of Feast:  Sunday October 13, 12:00 - 6:00 p.m. Admission is FREE to the public, thanks to Target Corporation - See more at: http://thinkplaycreate.org/feast/#sthash.wgfTtqoY.dpuffood.

Location: 200 W Island Ave  San Diego, CA 92101

 

Irvine Park Railroad Pumpkin Patch - Open Daily and there is no charge to visit the pumpkin patch. They are selling pumpkins and offering fun rides for a small fee. You can find a coupon for a free train ride inside the free magazine OC Magazine. http://www.irvineparkrailroad.com/

Location:1 Irvine Park Rd  Orange, CA 92869

 

Burbank Library is hosting BARK. It is children reading to dogs to build reading skills. This event starts at 3pm and it starts on time.

http://www.lapl.org/branches/studio-city

Location:12511 Moorpark Street Studio City, CA 91604

 

Go and have fun this weekend with your loved ones. Take pictures and enjoy the weekend. Happy Field Tripping.

 

 

Alma

 

Red's All Natural Burrito Review - The Cleanest Burrito review.

Feeding a family of four is not an easy task. There are so many choices in food and so many labels it easily confuses consumers like me.  At home, we are trying to look for healthy food choices for every meal including our on the go snacks.  Recently, an opportunity to try Red's All Natural Burritos aka “The Cleanest Frozen Burrito” was offered to us and we accepted.  It felt right to try the cleanest burrito in town which boasts no GMO’s (Genetically Modified Organisms).  We received coupons to use and went off to find them in our local supermarket.  

Our first impression was that the burrito was bigger than all of the others in the frozen section.  The burrito is 11 ounces in size, big enough to share with someone you love.  It was the only one we could find that seemed to be healthy.  The packaging must have been inviting because the kids were excited to try something new.  Trying new healthy foods is not something they normally get excited towards; it was a little strange to hear them so interested.  We all hurried home to try our new find.  

These burritos were easy to warm in the microwave however can also be warmed in the oven or toaster oven.  We took one bite and we could taste all of the Burritos ingredients: Chicken without Antibiotics or any GMO’s, Corn, Black Beans, Onions, Green Peppers, Tomatoes, Brown Rice and yummy Flour Tortilla.  It was the first time we considered packing a frozen food like this burrito for our child’s lunch.  The next day, we packed half of a chicken burrito in my son’s thermos for lunch.  It was a huge hit, this burrito was a new take on lunch.

The burritos have become very popular in my home for breakfast, lunch, dinner or a simple bite to eat as a snack.  It has been a week of Steak burritos and Chicken Burritos.  We ate delicious food with no big kitchen mess and it was healthy.  Trying Red's All Natural Burritos was a great way to start back to school month.  These burritos have inspired us to continue eating healthy and making even better food choices for our family.  We are taking baby steps, making small changes; this is one of those changes that will help us to stay healthy. 

 

Look for the pink packaging on Red's All Natural Burritos to help support Breast Cancer Research.  Red's is giving 10% of all burrito sales with this packaging to help support this cause.
Disclaimer: This is not a sponsored post. I received coupons.  All Thoughts and Ideas are all my own.

Festivals and things to do this weekend in Southern California.

California is a beautiful place that offers many things to do all year round. There is many festivals, conferences and outdoor events to get you out and engaging with the community. Here I am sharing a few that I consider worth visiting.

 

Sept. 20-21, 2013 - TEDx Orange Coast will be taking place this weekend. It is a great place where ideas are shared in Technology, Entertainment and Design. This is annual event and tickets maybe purchased through Segerstrom Center for the Arts.  

 

Sept. 21, 2013 - Irvine Park Railroad Pumpkin Patch will open to the public. Must purchase tickets to participate in the games and the cookie decorating. 

 

Sept. 22, 2013 - This weekend something exciting is happening in our skies. On September 22, 2013 the Autumn Equinox will be bring in the cooler weather to us. To learn why this is important  recommend you visit Earth Sky . There you will find why it s so important to us.

Now thru November 16, 2013 - Dana Point will be hosting an open air exhibit, "Elephant Parade. Pack a lunch and head down to the beach.  You may down load a map of the Elephant Parade Art locations by going to My Dana Point.

Sept. 20-21, 2013 Riverside Park and Recs. is hosting the Riverside Mariachi Festival to celebrate National Hispanic Heritage month. You can find the program on their Facebook page.

Get inspired and get out to see your community. Take lots of photos and capture a moment in time.

Disclaimer: This is not a sponsored post. All thoughts and ideas are all my own.

Elephant Parade USA - #DanaPoint #OpenAir #Art #fieldtrip

On August 23rd, 2013 thirty elephants arrived to Dana Point, California to bring awareness to endangered Asian elephant. These pieces of art will be on display for 10 weeks throughout Dana Point, Ca. This is an amazing open air art exhibit that is open to the public. All the elephants are painted by well-known artists and celebrities. Each one is very unique and adorable. Once you spot one you will want to find them all and photograph them.

Out of (30) elephants I was able to capture (5) five on my visit.  This one by Laura Inkster-Gabor titled "Zia Skye" caught my eye. The colors are bright and evoke a feeling of sunshine. The California theme on the elephant did make me favorite it just a little more than the others. Standing there I looked into the eyes of the elephant and it made me feel as though it had so much to tell. The eyes bring this piece of art to life. It's in the eyes.

November 17th, 2013 will be the last opportunity to see them up close. I recommend that you start on the corner of Island and Dana in the city of Dana Point.  Art is such an important part of life and this a great opportunity to experience it.  For more information, please go to My Dana Point or Elephant Parade. 

 

Disclaimer: Not a sponsored post. All thoughts and opinions are all my own.   

Calendar of event for the weekend of September 14 and 15th, 2013

This weekend there are several places you can go to escape from the heat and have fun at the same time. I am sharing with you a few places that are family friendly and inexpensive for a family of four.

 South Coast Plaza in Costa Mesa - Festival of the Children has free activities for young kids to enjoy. Along with an air conditioned area you have great shopping stores and food places to enjoy while you learn about nonprofit organizations related to children, featuring over 100 activities, workshops, performances and celebrity appearances for families. It is right off the 405 freeway off Bristol. Make sure you take your walking shoes. There is lots of things to see and do.

 

Lobster Festival Port of Los Angeles, CA is having it's annual lobster event. This event has been happening since 1999, so it is sure to be a fun place to listen to music and enjoy some lobster. Go early to avoid the crowds. Wear comfortable shoes and remember to eat and be merry.

 

Los Angeles County Fair in Pomona - There is no place like the Los Angeles County fair. The rows and rows of things to visit and see is long. Last year it took me two trips to see it all. My favorite was the farm animals. My kids got to pet goats, pigs and sheep on one visit. You will need to arrive early and wear comfortable shoes. Bring water with you as it can get very hot in Pomona. This year they have a Star Trek collection that is worthy of a visit. Lots of great comfort foods to taste and enjoy. Have fun and remember to take lots of pictures.

 

Elephant Parade in Dana Point - Go on a hunt for the beautiful Elephants and capture them with your camera. The collection of painted Elephants is here in Southern California. The collection will be auctioned off and won't be accessible to the public after November 17,2013. This event is being used to bring awareness to the extinction of the real live elephants. This is a problem that could effect our kids and the coming generations. Imagine not having elephants in our world. Please support this cause by visiting the elephants and spreading the word.

Have a great weekend exploring your city and your community. Stay safe and take lots of pictures for show and tell.