Earlier this month, Knott's Berry Farm kicked off its "Knott's for the Cure" event - with a bang! They hosted speakers from the Knott’s team and Susan G Komen, as well as breast cancer survivors, a special heart healthy menu catered by Knott’s and a photo-op with breast cancer survivors on the Pony Express. It was a day of up and downs. The stories were poignant, they were touching and they
Knott's Berry Farm for the Cure supports Susan G. Komen Orange County
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Visiting Farrell's Ice Cream Parlour in Buena Park
I just had a "first" in Orange County that I was able to share with the kids - visiting Farrell's Ice Cream Parlour in Buena Park. I agree with everyone else on this one too, Farrell's lives up to the hype. It's entertaining, their food is delicious, the ice cream es lo mejor and their staff is as upbeat as I've seen and heard. Buena Park is a lucky city to be getting such a fun
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Edward James Olmos presents "Water and Power"
"Water & Power is a powerful new voice in American Cinema" - Edward James Olmos
Water & Power - Coming May 2, 2014 to select AMC Theaters
Edward James Olmos has made a name for himself to the point where anything that he supports and is involved in, I will too. One of his newest projects is his presentation of the feature film directorial debut from Writer/Director Richard Montoya - Water &
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Vegetarian Vegetable Soup with Chicken-free Strips Recipe
I'm a sucker for easy recipes that pack a punch. This vegetarian vegetable soup is one of my favorites because it takes very little effort on my part, is packed full of veggies and protein, and when my oldest kid sees it he says, "I want to eat it every day, all day." Kid-approved!
As a vegetarian, I need to be conscious of adding protein to our meals, so that's when I head to
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Bathtub fun with Mega Bloks First Builders Build ‘n Splash
Contributing post by Liby Castillo
All three of my kids had oodles of fun when they played with the Mega Bloks Build N’ Splash Toy. In particular my 3 year old loved her bath time because she was able to build with her new sea friends. It was easy for her to use and easy to put together. Her little hands were able to grasp the blocks and create whatever her imagination wanted.
The cool
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Julia Roberts wears Lancôme at the 2014 Academy Awards
Inspired by Julia Roberts' custom couture black lace Givenchy gown, celebrity makeup artist Genevieve Herr gave the Lancôme Ambassadress a glamorous, smoky eye for tonight's red carpet. Keeping the focus on classic, contoured, smoldering eyes, Herr left the rest of the face clean with an elegant, nude lip.
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Create family fun moments at Knott's Berry Farm with Season Passes
Knott's Berry Farm has become a favorite getaway for la familia Cordova. We visit the amusement park every season, every major event and whenever the kids have a hankering for Camp Snoopy. It's awesome to have a family-friendly amusement park in Orange County that makes it easy for us to stop by for some fun and food, then head home in time for dinner.
This month, Knott's Berry Farm has decided
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How to remove your makeup in two simple steps
By the time 8 p.m. hits, I am done. The niños are in bed, I'm getting ready to work the night shift at my computer and I have to show up with a freshly cleansed face. Fortunately, I have my makeup removing routine down pat thanks to my recent partnership with Latina Bloggers Connect and Neutrogena. I've been a fan of Neutrogena Makeup Remover Cleansing Towelettes for a while now. Not only
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Kids Teeth Tips: Choosing the right products and making oral care fun
This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of Waterpik.
I am diligent with a selective amount of tasks when it comes to the kids - oral care is one of them. Of course, I can't do it alone and eventually they need to be able to do it themselves so it's been super important for me to establish a routine.
So anyhow, my niños have the most amazing teeth - and I mean it in the most
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Must Try Girl Scout Cookie Recipes
Girl Scout cookie time is almost gone! If you've been waiting to snatch some up, you gotta do it TODAY. Buy as many as you can and stash them in the freezer.
This year, Girl Scouts of Orange County unveiled two brand new cookies: Cranberry Citrus Crisps and Gluten Free Chocolate Chip Shortbread. Moreover, if you're in Orange County, California, you have the luck of the draw because the
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The 5-second rule does not apply in our home
This is a sponsored post.
Did you know that the five-second rule is a myth? So my belief of dropping something on the floor, picking it up and still thinking that it's okay because of "the 5 second rule" is out the window. It doesn't exist! After baby numero dos that 5-second rule was easily extended to 10-15 seconds, so it's been a tough one to live by the new mantra: "when it doubt, throw it
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How to Draw Mr. Peabody in 10 Easy-to-Follow Steps
Mr. Peabody & Sherman is out in theaters and it's my must-see movie for families this month. My kids have been watching the trailers and the special DreamWorks Presents: "Mr. Peabody & Sherman - A Journey WABAC" on Netflix as they anxiously await the matinee showing this weekend. Meanwhile, I've set up my 6 year old with this cool "How to Draw Mr. Peabody in 10 Easy-to-Follow Steps" diagram that
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Celebrate Barbie's Birthday at Farrell's on March 9th and get a FREE birthday sundae
Farrell's Ice Cream Parlour hosts many celebrations throughout the year, but one of its most famous events is the upcoming celebration of Barbie's 55th Birthday this Sunday, March 9.
Join Barbie and Ken from 10am to 11am at your local Farrell's Ice Cream Parlour. They're going to create a special, Barbie-inspired, Farrell's famous 30-scoop, 7 ½lb. ice cream Zoo to run around the restaurant
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Spring 2014 Shoe Trends : Open Toe Mules
We knew open toe mules would come back. That's why we put them back in their shoe boxes and store them away during the passing seasons. This Spring, take those stylish mules back out, dust them off and wear them with floral dresses, skinny jeans and flowy skirts. Maybe take this as an opportunity to go shopping for some new pairs!
Open toe mules are very versatile and make the perfect daytime
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Eliza Faulkner Spring/Summer 2014 Collection
The upcoming Eliza Faulkner Spring and Summer 2014 collection combines a color palette inspired by "The Sound of Music", the highest quality sustainably sourced linen from Austria, and Eliza's signature take on modern day sportswear with an exotic ladylike twist. Her crop tops and shrunken moto jackets along with delicate beyond the knee length separates are totally on par with key trends for
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What to watch on Netflix: Style and Fashion
This weekend, I binged watched some of my all-time style and fashion documentary favorites on Netflix. ¡Me encanta style and fashion! I love it. But while I cannot afford to purchase everything on my must-have list, my $7.99 Netflix membership subscription allows me to gorge on everything style and fashion, whenever I feel like I need some inspiration and when I want watch some of my favorite
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What's new at Knott's Berry Bloom
Last year, my family and I attended the first-ever Knott's Berry Bloom at Knott's Berry Farm. It quickly became one of my favorite special events that Knott's hosts - and not just because of the Towering Topiary Tasting Garden. It was a great day to take our vida loca on-the-go and enjoy the sunshine, fresh air and take in the scenery at Knott's.
However, seeing what's to come this year,
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Five easy ways to detox your home
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There are two things that make me feel like I'm in control of my life - my body health and the state of our home. The first one I have to work on daily to make sure it stays healthy, but keeping our home clean, safe and picked up is a lot harder (it's a much bigger space!) So while I'm not able to do everything, there are a few things that I won't compromise on. This
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I Love Lucy Live on Stage premiers at Segerstrom Center
We're happy to see that I LOVE LUCY® LIVE ON STAGE is making its premier beginning March 18th at Segerstrom Center in Costa Mesa. It gives Southern Californians the perfect opportunity to visit the famed performing arts center and take some time to enjoy the show that Showcase Chicago calls, an "out-of-body experience for Lucy fans."
I Love Lucy Live on Stage takes audience members back to
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Hola Primavera // un imprimible gratis
¡Hola primavera! Hoy comenzamos una de mis estaciones favoritas, donde las flores se abren, el aire es fresco y el aroma de la naturaleza está en el aire. Para celebrar este hermoso día, mi amiga, Jill de SandyToesandPopsicles.com ha creado este "Hola Primavera" imprimible en español. Para utilizar, haga clic en la imagen e imprimir a escala completa. Ponlo en un cuadro, o quizás quieras imprimir
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