$100 Smart & Final Holiday Giveaway! | @SmartFinal #SmartFinal #Giveaway

This is a sponsored post written by me for Smart & Final. All opinions are our own. Photo Courtesy of Smart & Final. ‘Tis the season to be jolly, giving, and to spending quality time with loved ones. With about two weeks left until Christmas, we are power-shopping and rushing around to get things done on time. Smart & Final offers a one-stop shopping destination with a wide range of products from fresh produce to household items, kitchen supplies, small appliances, and more! You’ll find your favorite national brands as well as private labels with great low prices in both bulk or smaller sizes to help you get more value … READ MORE >>

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 >>

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 >>

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 >>

Book Signing: “Elf on The Shelf” and “Elf Pets” Co-Author Chanda A. Bell at Barnes & Noble, Huntington Beach Dec 8! | @elfontheshelf

All opinions are our own. The beloved “The Elf on the Shelf®: A Christmas Tradition” has been a great tool to teach children to be on their best behavior thanks to scout elves who manages the naughty and nice list. This year, there’s a new story to be told, “Elf Pets: A Reindeer Tradition,” needs children to help raise Elf Reindeer’s spirits to fly Santa’s sleigh on Christmas Eve! To celebrate this new release, Chanda A. Bell, co-author of the bestselling holiday tradition The Elf on the Shelf®: A Christmas Tradition, will visit five city School Book Tour to share her newest story, Elf Pets: A Reindeer Tradition, with children, … READ MORE >>