Balancing The Chaos

Book Review: Luca Lashes, An iPad App and Interactive Story

My kids are highly addicted to the iPad. Heck, I am too. I really enjoy my social addiction, while the kids, handsome boy in particular is addicted to any racing game he can get his hands on. However I do make them use these gadgets for learning as well. We all really enjoy reading stories together as a family, and love finding new stories, especially interactive ones to download.

I was recently contacted about a book review on Luca Lashes, an interactive book series that is based on a boy with magic eyelashes that give him special brave powers.

We had the opportunity to download two of the books. The first, “Luca Lashes and his Trip To The Nursing Home”.

Red, White And Boom at Legoland | @LEGOLAND_CA #4thofjuly

Celebrate the 4th of July, lego style when Legoland celebrates with “Red, White and Boom”!

Don’t miss Fireworks set to a patriotic musical tribute beginning at 8:30 p.m. with great viewing in designated locations throughout the Park.

Why We Loved The Lone Ranger | #theloneranger @disneypictures

Disclosure: We were invited to an advanced screening of The Lone Ranger and asked to share our thoughts and opinions about the movie. In no way did this influence my view of the movie.

Sometimes it’s just great to have a night out, you know, just the boys. We’re so busy with work, school and life, that we don’t have many chances to do something with just us. When we were asked to attend the advanced screening of The Lone Ranger, we were like, “Heck Yeah”!

Check Out What Those Helpful Honda Guys Are Up To Now | @helpfulhonda

Disclosure: I was contacted directly by Southern California Honda Dealers & The Helpful Honda Guys who asked for my participation in sharing the news about the upcoming July 4th Beach Umbrella Event.

Those helpful Honda Guys are at it again.

Delivery Man, What’s Your Purpose In Life? | #DeliveryManMovie

Disclosure: I was contacted directly by Disney/Dreamworks who asked for my participation in sharing the news about the upcoming release of Delivery Man, the movie. All opinions are my own.

Do you remember when you were in your late teens, early 20’s thinking about the future trying to figure out where your life was headed? It’s kinda funny thinking back to “the plan” I set for myself when I was younger. I recall being in high school, thinking I’d get married at 25, have a baby at 26-27, a great job and the white picket fence and all. While dating, as we all do, I examined all those relationships, the long and short – what did I get out of it, was that person the one? Did I just destroy my chance at the “Happily Ever After”?

Yogurtland’s New Flavors With Character And Giveaway | @yogurtland

Disclosure: I was contacted by Yogurtland who asked for my participation in sharing the news about the upcoming flavors with character Yogurt Parties across Southern California. All opinions are my own.

This summer Yogurtland will introduce 6 delicious Looney Tunes inspired flavors with character from July 8 – Sept. 15. Bugs, Daffy, Road Runner, Tweety, Marvin and Taz are Yogurtland with their favorite snacks, treats and collectible spoons and cups! Yogurtland will also be offering a new line of co-branded merchandise including notepads, pencils, key chains and melamine bowls, while supplies last.

The fun begins on July 8th 11:00am at participating Yogurtland locations* with character appearances, prizes and free yogurt parties.

Timber Mountain Log Ride, A Toddler’s Perspective @knotts

Back in May, I was invited to get a sneak peak behind the scenes of the Timber Mountain Log Ride, one of the oldest log flume rides in the country; right here in Buena Park, CA at Knott’s Berry Farm.

With the anticipation of the re-opening of the ride, I have been telling my family about it. When we received an invitation to the family media day, the kids were running around jumping up and down.

Check Out The New Exhibits at Pretend City | @pretendcity

Disclosure: I was contacted directly by representatives from Pretend City, who asked for my participation in sharing the news the opening of the new exhibits, and invited to attend the event. All opinions of Pretend City are my own.

Tomorrow, July 2nd and 10:00am Pretend City opens two new exhibits for the summer and you are invited to help them kick off the fun! The exhibits promote a healthy, active lifestyle for kids in the new Pretend Café Featuring Wahoo’s and The Our Home Exhibit featuring the family Of Pierre-Andre Senizergues, owner of actions sports company, etnies.

Family Autism Night at Scooter’s Jungle, Aliso Viejo | @scootersjungle @CommunityAutism

You are invited

Family Autism Night at Scooter’s Jungle

Can’t Wait To Try the Shredded Pork Carnitas at Del Taco |@deltaco #deltaco

Disclaimer: We have been offered a gift card, as well as one to giveaway; to try the Carnitas product line at Del Taco. All opinions are completely my own.

For us, summer means beautiful weather and fun-filled days resulting in big appetites! Whether we spent the day soaking in the sun at the beach, coaching/playing little league, running to the 3rd dance class of the week or running off on a mini-staycation, Del Taco is here to help make dinner easy while satisfying the hungriest of eaters with Del Taco’s pork carnitas.

On June 26th, Del Taco brought back its hugely popular Shredded Pork Carnitas product line to its summer menu for a limited time. Tender, slow braised and full of flavor, carnitas products include Carnitas Taco al Carbon, Carnitas Combo Burrito and – new this summer – Carnitas Loaded Fries.

The Blackwing Experience at Chuck Jones Center For Creativity

Disclaimer: Was invited to the Chuck Jones Center For Creativity to celebrate the launch of the new Chuck Jones Website. All opinions expressed are my own.

Does the name Chuck Jones ring a bell? How about Bugs Bunny? Chuck Jones is the beloved artist behind Bugs Bunny and all his pals. Now you can check out a little piece of the history of Chuck, Bugs and the whole crew.