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Vanishing Animals, Sea Dragons & Seahorses Debut at Aquarium of the Pacific!

Posted on May 31, 2016 | Filed Under: Local Events | Tags: Aquarium of the Pacific, Horses and Dragons, Vanishing Animals | Leave a Comment

Two new exhibits, Vanishing Animals and Horses & Dragons, opened up on May 27th at the Aquarium of the Pacific. I was invited to a media preview for a behind the scenes look at these two new displays. The Horses & Dragons exhibit explores the fascinating world of the sea dragons & seahorses that live under the sea! This exhibit will be on display from May 2016 through March 2017 & features about a dozen species of seahorses … [Read more...]

“Could You Hug a Cactus?” – Book Giveaway

Posted on May 24, 2016 | Filed Under: Books | Tags: Could You Hug a Cactus, illustrated children's books, Phillip Van Wagoner, Spencer Smith | 14 Comments

Could You Hug a Cactus Book - Giveaway

I was provided with a copy of "Could You Hug a Cactus?” All opinions are my own. I loved to read books as a child. It was while I was in elementary school that I discovered Shel Silverstein's "Where the Sidewalk Ends" & "A Light in the Attic." My imagination soared as I read his playful poems & drawings. While reading "Could You Hug a Cactus?" I found that it brought me back to that same place of whimsy. The poems are wonderfully … [Read more...]

runDisney Tinker Bell 10k 2016 – Expo & Race Recap

Posted on May 19, 2016 | Filed Under: Fitness | Tags: Disneyland, runDisney, Tink 10k, Tinker Bell 10k | 2 Comments

Two weeks ago I attended the runDisney TinkerBell Health & Fitness Expo. Just like in previous years, it was held at the Disneyland Hotel. As I walked from the Mickey & Friends Parking Lot, I couldn’t help but think how it was only two years ago that I ran my first runDisney race – the Never Land 5k. After I checked-in & picked up my bib, I headed over to the New Balance booth to check out the runDisney shoes. I was all … [Read more...]

Sharky’s Fiesta de Mayo – Celebrate All Month Long!

Posted on May 12, 2016 | Filed Under: Food | Tags: Fiesta de Mayo, May Restaurant Specials, Sharky’s Woodfired Mexican Grill | Leave a Comment

Cinco de Mayo may be over but you can keep celebrating all month long thanks to Sharky's Fiesta de Mayo special menu promotions! May is always a busy month for our family – Mother’s Day, my hubby’s birthday, Memorial Day weekend & my daughter’s birthday. Also in recent years there are school graduations to celebrate as well. It’s during special occasions like these where I turn to Sharky’s Catering Menu. I mean, who wants to have to … [Read more...]

Shrek Anniversary Edition Blu-ray DVD Giveaway

Posted on May 10, 2016 | Filed Under: Pop Culture | Tags: Dreamworks Animation, Fox Home Entertainment, Shrek | 29 Comments

Can you believe that it has been 15 years since we were first introduced to Shrek?! The endearing ogre sparked a motion picture phenomenon & captured the world’s imagination with...the Greatest Fairy Tale Never Told! https://youtu.be/xNAXY5ukn-E I remember the first time I watched it in the theater & laughing at the irreverent humor between Shrek (Mike Myers), Donkey (Eddie Murphy) & Puss In Boots (Antonio … [Read more...]

California Strawberry Festival {Ticket Giveaway}

Posted on May 3, 2016 | Filed Under: Local Events | Tags: California Strawberry Festival, Oxnard Strawberry Festival, Strawberryland | 13 Comments

CA Strawberry Festival - Giveaway

Living in California, we are fortunate to be able to buy strawberries pretty much year-round. However in early May, the strawberry harvest is at its peak & you know what that means...the California Strawberry Festival is just around the corner! The 33rd Annual California Strawberry Festival takes place on May 21 & 22, at Strawberry Meadows of College Park in Oxnard. This fun, family-friendly event will have over 50+ food booths, … [Read more...]

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