DR. SEUSS’ HOW THE GRINCH STOLE CHRISTMAS! THE MUSICAL @SegerstromArts 12/10–12/14! #GrinchMusical

All opinions are our own. Segerstrom Center – GRINCH Company – Photo by PaparazziByAppointment.com One of our all time holiday favorites, DR. SEUSS’ HOW THE GRINCH STOLE CHRISTMAS! THE MUSICAL, is coming to the stage at Segerstrom Center of the Arts for a limited engagement starting December 10th through December 14th! We can’t wait to see the magical tale of the Grinch, whose heart is two sizes too small, and how he steals Christmas away from the lovable Whos. The Musical is narrated by Max the Dog and features hit songs “You’re a Mean One, Mr. Grinch” and “Welcome Christmas” (written by Albert Hague and Dr. Seuss). Directed by Matt … READ MORE >>

Queen Mary CHILL Ice Kingdom Tips 2014

There are a few things we want to experience every year during the holidays in SoCal and The Queen Mary’s CHILL is definitely on that list! It’s hard not to feel the Christmas spirit while we’re freezing at North Pole temperatures in the ICE KINGDOM, ice tubing at Glacier Glide, ice skating in front of the Queen Mary, listening to festive holiday carolers, strolling down Blizzard Boulevard, a visit to Claus Cabin and a giant Gingerbread House and more! This year the tickets include activities like ice skating, ice tubing, and access to the Queen Mary. Ice Skating Here’s my first tip: As soon as you get there, get a … READ MORE >>

Peter Pan Live! Musical on Thursday, Dec 4 at 8/7c on NBC | #PeterPanLive

Disclosure: NBC and Walmart have provided me with a gift card and party pack. All opinions are my own. From the producers of The Sound of Music LIVE!, a new holiday Broadway music event awaits us on Thursday, December 4th at 8/7c on NBC – Peter Pan LIVE! starring Allison Williams, Christopher Walken, Christian Borle, and Minnie Driver. (Last year The Sound of Music LIVE! drew over 18 million viewers! Amazing!) It’s a Family Movie Night! We’re getting ready for Family Movie Night. Check out our party pack below! Themed Party Pack Components How fun are these? Kid-friendly pirate hook hands, kid-friendly pirate swords, a crocodile puppet, Peter Pan hats … READ MORE >>

Review: Dylan’s Candy Bar’s Hello Kitty Paint Can | #HelloKittyCon #HelloKitty40th

Dylan’s Candy Bar was at Hello Kitty Con 2014 offering sweet treats and limited edition items to celebrate Hello Kitty’s 40th Anniversary including candy bars, colorful lollipops, sugar cookies, confection-flavored lip balm, and fun accessories (see full list below). All items are available at Dylan’s Candy Bar stores, select Sanrio stores, and online at DylansCandyBar.com and Sanrio.com starting October 15th. We were super excited when Dylan’s Candy Bar sent us samples of their Hello Kitty Paint Can. It came with sweet and sour rainbow bites and pink sprinkled gummy berries. They were super fresh, and we were instantly addicted. My family and I finished the 1 lb. of candy within … READ MORE >>

Hallmark Keepsake Ornament Giveaway! | #KeepSakeIt #LoveHallmark

We received an ornament to review. All opinions are our own. Collecting keepsake ornaments is a fun tradition for our family. (We still have a Hallmark keepsake ornament celebrating our first Christmas together back in 1994!) What I love about keepsake ornaments is that every year when we take them out to hang on our tree, it reminds us of the different milestones, and how long it has been. Every year when I pull out our children’s first Christmas ornaments with their photos in them, I reminisce how tiny they used to be, and how much they’ve grown. The fun ones are great too. For example, this year a new … READ MORE >>

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