Penguin Walk at The Aquarium of The Pacific | @AquariumPacific

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Yesterday I had the unique opportunity to get a sneak peek at a new special event that will be going on through the month of June at the Aquarium of The Pacific. Starting June 1st, experience the Penguin Walk 10am daily.

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My favorite bird just happens to be the penguin, so when I received the invitation to practically walk with them, I couldn’t resist. 

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Dragons Defenders of Berk Part 2 #Giveaway | @FHEInsiders

It’s the year of the Dragon, have you heard?  Dragons of Berk that is.  This week Dragons Defenders of Berk Part 2 is now available to take home.

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Hiccup and Toothless fans can now take home the next installment of the top-rated TV series, Dreamworks Dragons: Defenders of Berk 2.  What a great way to get ready for the upcoming theatrical release of How To Train Your Dragon 2 that soars into theatres next month!

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Build-A-Bear Huggable Heroes Looking For a Few Awesome Kids |@buildabear #HuggableHeroes

My kids absolutely LOVE stuffed animals.  They have so many, even though they always tell me they want more – I’m sure this is the same with every kid. But we have yet to visit Build-A-Bear, can you believe it?

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Right now I think it is the perfect time to visith Build-A-Bear.  The Build-A-Bear Workshop recently launched its 11th annual search for Huggable Heroes, to recognize and reward charitable-minded youths making the world a better place. 

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5th Annual Health And Wellness Fair at Pretend City | @Pretend City

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Each year Pretend City in Irvine puts on their 5th Annual Health And Wellness Fair to promote healthy childhood development.

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This year the Good To Go From Head To Toe Family Fun & Wellness Fair is FREE for families and is taking place on Saturday, June 7, 2014 so mark your calendars for this event.

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How To Train Your Dragon Collector’s Edition Now Available

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Fans of How To Train Your Dragon are excited about the anticipated sequel arriving to theaters in June. Now, just in time for the premiere, HOW TO TRAIN YOUR DRAGON flies into stores loaded with Viking-sized bonus features, including an exciting episode from the studio’s hit television series “DreamWorks Dragons: Riders of Berk.” 

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When this movit first came out in 2010, I was eager to share it with my handsome boy.  At that time, he was just about 3 years old, and as soon as he saw Toothless on the screen, he was frightened.  The beautiful animation of this Night Fury dragon had me captivated, but my little guy was hiding his face.  At that time, I figured we’d have to wait a few years to enjoy the movie together.

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Strawberry Shortcake Fun Under The Sun DVD, Printable & Giveaway | @FHEInsiders

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Strawberry Shortcake’s new adventure is now available on DVD: Strawberry Shortcake Fun Under The Sun.

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Ready for summer, Strawberry and her friends are planning a tropical vacation.  Fun Under The Sun consists of three separate 33 minute episodes full of fun and friendship.

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Product Review: VTech Audio Video Doorbell | @VTechPhones

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Have you ever been upstairs or in a back room and you hear the dog going nuts or the kids yelling at you and you’re just not sure what’s going on? Typically when my dog is barking up a storm, someone is at the door; however, I may not be available to drop what I’m doing and run to check, if you get my drift.  That is where the VTech Audio Video Doorbell comes in handy.

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I’ve recently been given the opportunity to sample the VTech Audio Video Doorbell and it has come in handy. This two in one cordless answering system and video doorbell is convenient and an aid in home security.

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Simon Kidgits Club Super Duper Lil Chefs Event | @ShopBreaMall @ShopsMV #KidgitsClub

Simon Malls are heating up with some fun “KID” events Saturdays through June 17th.

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Simon Kidgits Club Super Duper Lil ChefsSM will be making it’s annual appearance at Simon Malls throughout Orange County. Lil Chefs events are being presented at approximately 100 Simon® shopping centers nationwide to get kids learning about the craft of cooking and having fun with food.

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2014 OC Fair Super Pass and Other Discounts | @OCFair

Each year, we make it a point to visit the OC Fair at least once.  We are usually traveling or trying to catch up with our Summer Bucket list that typically we only have the opportunity to enjoy the food, entertainment and livestock all in one day.  However this year we may need to change our plans!  Right now you can purchase an OC Fair Super Pass and 23-day access to the 2014 Fair, express entry at all gates, a free 2014 OC Fair souvenir pin, a carnival value book and 2-for-1 tickets for select events at the Pacific Amphitheatre, The Hangar and Action Sports Arena.

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I Spent Mother’s Day with a Baby T-Rex

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If you’re a Mom, or Grandmother, I certainly hope you had a wonderful Mother’s Day, getting to rest and relax just like we all hope we have the opportunity to do.  Me, I had the opportunity to spend part of the day meeting a baby T Rex!

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For Mother’s Day, we were invited to the Discovery Science Center in Santa Ana to get a first hand sneak peak at the upcoming show, Walking With Dinosaurs.

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