Marie Callender Pie

It’s Time for Some Backyard BBQ From Marie Callender’s & Giveaway| @MarieCallenders

Disclaimer: Several of us fabulous bloggers were invited to an OC Mom Blog Luncheon at Marie Callenders to sample their new menu items and share our thoughts and a giveaway with readers. In no way did this alter my opinion of Marie Callenders or their entrees.

Have you been to Marie Callender’s lately?  They’ve added a little BBQ to the menu!

Marie Callender Pie

I had the opportunity to join a few of my fellow blogger buddies in sampling Marie Callender’s delicious new backyard barbeque menu items along with a few new appetizers.

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Epic Day

An Epic Giveaway | @FHEInsiders #EpicDay

Disclaimer: I am part of the Fox Home Entertainers Insiders Group and regularly review their movies and share my opinions with my loyal readers.  We receive or own copy of the DVD as part of the insiders group.

It’s an Epic Day!  On August 20th, EPIC debuts on Blu-ray Combo Pack, Deluxe Edition Blu-ray, and DVD rom Twentieth Century Fox Home Entertainment. imagesEpic_BD_BeautyOcard_CircularDirected by Chris Wedge (The Ice Age Franchise) and featuring an amazing voice cast including Colin Farrell, Amanda Seyfried, Christoph Waltz, Jason Sudeikis, Steven Tyler, Pitbull, and Beyoncé, the blockbuster film comes home just in time to help families become one with nature and end the summer in Epic style.

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A New Indoor Playground in Irvine – Playland Cafe and Giveaway | @PlaylandCafe #ad

Looking for a fun new indoor playground for toddlers?  Playland Cafe recently opened in Irvine, and is loads of fun!

Playland Cafe

Playland Cafe
880 Roosevelt
Irvine, CA
(949) 829-2789 

 

We were recently invited to check out what Playland Cafe has to offer as the owners recently opened their doors.

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Dave And Busters at The Outlets At Orange

A Delicious Summer Menu: Dave & Busters & Giveaway | @DnBOrange

Dave And Busters at The Outlets At Orange

It is so much fun to spend a night out with the girls, but when it is a bunch of fellow bloggers, it is even more crazy.  If you ever notice a group of girls crowding around tables and tables of food, with cameras in hand – NOT EATING, that would be us!  Sad to say, our family is already forewarned that they cannot touch their food until it has been properly photographed. 

Last week I had the opportunity to have a “Girls Night Out” with my blogger buddies at Dave and Busters.  It was a night full of cocktails, food, photos and fun!

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Back to School Time at Children's Place

Back To School Shopping at Children’s Place Fall &Giveaway | @childrensplace #PlaceFall

When I was a kid, one of my favorite times of the year was back to school shopping with my mom and brother.  We would generally get it all done in one day, approximately five outfits, pair of shoes and all the school supplies we’d need.  Now that my kids are reaching the school years, the tradition continues, but with The Children’s Place!

Back to School Time at Children's Place

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Dragons Riders of Berk

Dragons, Riders of Berk Giveaway | @FHEInsiders

Dragons Riders of Berk

Anyone in your family fans of How To Train Your Dragon?  Debuting on July 23 Dragons Riders of Berk will be available in a two part DVD pack.  Loaded with exciting bonus content for the whole family to enjoy, disc one will contain episodes 1-11 and disc two will feature episodes 12-20. Based on the DreamWorks Animation Academy Award®-nominated hit movie How to Train Your Dragon, the series features original voice talent from the film including Jay Baruchel, America Ferrera, Christopher Mintz-Plasse, Zack Pearlman, and more.

After seeing the movie, did your kids run around pretending they were vikings?  Now they’ll have the opportunity to learn how Hiccup, Astrid, and the other teens at the Dragon Academy lived as a Viking, but there is so much more to know! Take a look at this quick and easy guide to some of the most important facts about Viking life.

Viking Kids

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@Sno_Biggie

Sno Biggie Was A Big Hit! And Giveaway | @Sno_Biggie

Last week, we were invited to Sno Biggie to sample their “Sno Ball”.  Have you ever had one?  Sno Biggie in Los Alamitos offers New Orleans Style Sno-Balls, Ice Cream, and other Sweet Treats.

@Sno_Biggie

A Sno Ball is a snow cone, also known as shaved ice.  At Sno Biggie, you have the option of over 30 different flavors to choose from.  Better yet, mix and match them!!!

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Sexy Moms Running Club

Getting Back To Fitness | @SexyMomsRun

 Disclosure:  I was invited to participate on a blog tour, to help get the word out about family fitness and help raise awareness of the Sexy Mom’s Running Club.  For my participation, I received a gift bag with goodies.  In no way did this influence my opinion.

 Lately, I have to admit, I have been really lazy. Hubby says I need to get out and get active again with my Zumba class.  He is so right!  I felt so much better when I was attending a fitness class regularly.

Taking Time Out

My laziness began when the kids picked up a summer cold.  I was so focused on getting them better.  Then I caught their germs.  As usual, that cold didn’t stop me from attending events and other commitments, running myself ragged that I think I developed walking pneumonia (totally self diagnosed since I never went to the doctor).  At that point, all I wanted to do was sleep.

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Two New Exhibits In The OC: Bodies The Exhibition and Titanic The Experience | #TitanicBuenaPark #BodiesBuenaPark, @RMS_Titanic_Inc @BodiesExhibit

A few years back, The Hubster and I (back before we said “I Do”) had the opportunity to experience Bodies, an exhibit that was featured in Los Angeles.  Now, the exhibit will be opening here, in Orange County in August, and I can’t wait to go again.  

Bodies and Titanic

Premier Exhibitions, Inc. recently announced that advanced tickets are now on sale for Titanic The Experience and Bodies… The Exhibition.  These two educational and entertaining attractions will open August 1st, side by side at the former Movieland Wax Museum in Buena Park.

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islandsburgers

Celebrate The Summer at Islands With A Giveaway | @islandsburgers #ad

Disclosure:  I was invited to a blogger event at Islands Restaurant to sample their new summer menu and share with Toddler Trails fans.  In no way did this alter my opinion about Islands or their menu items.  All opinions are my own.

Last week a few blogger friends and I had the opportunity to check out the new Summer menu at Islands.  I know you’ve been there, Islands Burgers is a delicious burger joint with the Hawaiian Island theme.   To celebrate the season, they have added a few items you need to check out!

islandsburgers

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DinosaurToothFairy

Book Review: The Tale of The Dinosaur Tooth Fairy | @mbrockenbrough #ad

Disclaimer:  We received a copy of “The Dinosaur Tooth Fairy” in order to get our take on the children’s book and share our opinions, which are completely unbiased.  

 

Since we love to read, it’s always fun to check out new books, especially when you get a chance to work with directly the authors or illustrators, so when I was put in touch with Israel Sanchez, I was delighted to receive a copy of the book he illustrated: “The Dinosaur Tooth Fairy”.

DinosaurToothFairy

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