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Have you started planning for the summer yet? I just received this beautiful summer essentials kit from Erin Condren. #adFor my family, summer has arrived since they finished school on Thursday. I however, still have two days left and cannot wait to plan out our summer travels. With the new Erin Condren Life Planner, I am able to add in all of our practice schedules and summer camps to determine when we are actually free for travel. Unfortunately, looks like we do not have much time to get away.The summer essentials kit also included flora packing cubes and a large canvas tote I can use for our Spirit Camp getaway.Visit the link in my profile to start planning for your summer with me and Erin Condren.#ecsummeressentials #ECPartner #summerplanning #lifeorganized #lifeplanner #erincondren ... See MoreSee Less

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CHOC walk is returning to the Disneyland Resort on Saturday, August 20th, as an in-park 5K to raise funds for Children’s Hospital of Orange County (CHOC). This year, the approximate three-mile course, will start on Main Street, U.S.A. From there, it will continue through Disneyland Park and Disney California Adventure Park, encountering fun, delightful, and whimsical surprises along the way, all culminating in a festive finale before the parks open to the public.Ready to join in the fun? Don't delay - you only have until Wednesday, May 31 to sign up for EARLY BIRD registration for $125!All event participants ages 3 and older will need to register and reach their fundraising minimum in order to get a wristband to attend the event. Participants that register by May 31 will only need to raise $125 in order to get an event wristband. Starting June 1, the minimum increases to $150.Deadline to reach your fundraising minimum: August 18 - 19 (event check-in) We encourage all participants to fundraise toward their minimum - to learn how, visit our Fundraising Tips page! www.chocwalk.org/Static/Fundraising-Tips#chocwalkWe're so excited to reunite with our Walk community on Sunday, August 20 at the Disneyland® Resort. But don't delay - you only have until Wednesday, May 31 to sign up for EARLY BIRD registration for $125!All event participants ages 3 and older will need to register and reach their fundraising minimum in order to get a wristband to attend the event. Participants that register by May 31 will only need to raise $125 in order to get an event wristband. Starting June 1, the minimum increases to $150.Deadline to reach your fundraising minimum: August 18 - 19 (event check-in)We encourage all participants to fundraise toward their minimum - to learn how, visit our Fundraising Tips page! www.chocwalk.org/Static/Fundraising-Tips #chocwalk. ... See MoreSee Less

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Have you started planning for the summer yet? I ju Have you started planning for the summer yet? I just received this beautiful summer essentials kit from Erin Condren. #AD

For my family, summer has arrived since they finished school on Thursday. I however, still have two days left and cannot wait to plan out our summer travels. 

With the new Erin Condren Life Planner, I am able to add in all of our practice schedules and summer camps to determine when we are actually free for travel. Unfortunately, looks like we do not have much time to get away.

The summer essentials kit also included flora packing cubes and a large canvas tote I can use for our Spirit Camp getaway.

Visit the link in my profile to start planning for your summer with me and Erin Condren.

#ECSummerEssentials #ecpartner #summerplanning #lifeorganized #lifeplanner #erincondren
It's Opening Day! Knott's Soak City is now open fo It's Opening Day! Knott's Soak City is now open for the summer months, select dates now through September 10th. -AD

Soak City offers guests 23 speed, tube and body slides including:
🌊 Shore Break featuring 6 different waterslide experiences and a thrilling family raft ride. 
🌊 The Wedge; the 750,000-gallon Tidal Wave Bay wavepool
🌊 A one‑third‑mile Sunset River
🌊 The three‑story Beach House, featuring 200 water guns, nozzles, sprayers
🌊 Other interactive surprises

A Separate admission required, however, if you have purchased the Knott's Berry Farm Gold Pass, Soak City admission is included.

Prepare for the summer months now! Get your Knott's Gold Season Pass and enjoy all the seasons of fun.

#knottsambassador #knottsberryblogger #berryblogger #knottsberryfarm #knottssoakcity #soakcity #knottssummers #visitbuenapark #Waterpark #splashinggoodtime #makeasplash #waterfun
Had a chance to stop in our local Habit Burger Gri Had a chance to stop in our local Habit Burger Grill this week for dinner after the kids' sports. #ad 

If you like a little heat with your burger, stop in and order the Jalapeño Char. It is savory and spicy with just a little heat. It is made to order with American Cheese and a spicy jalapeño jam. For an extra kick, The Habit Burger Grill’s signature house-made jalapeño ranch is nestled between lettuce, tomato and pickled jalapeños on a warm, toasted brioche bun. We paired it with garlic fries and tempura green beans. 

Don't walk - run to The Habit Burger Grill as the Jalapeño Char Burger is only available for a limited time.

#habitburgergrill #jalapenochar #habitburgerallday #habitburgerforthewin #makeitahabit #burgertime #thehabit #foodie #ocfoodie #foodfinds
Another competition weekend in the books. So proud Another competition weekend in the books. So proud of my dancer and her friends.

#dancelife #dancer #idcdancer #competitiondance @thespotlightdancecup
@impact_competitive
This kid had a great season as a JV Baseball playe This kid had a great season as a JV Baseball player. They finished 8-0 in league and had the best time, facing friends on different teams and playing all over the field: pitcher,  short stop, 2nd base, 3rd base and center field. 

And, he's not done yet. He's been called up to Varsity for the CIF games. More to come...

#baseball #jvbaseball #highschoolbaseball #greatseason #baseballmom #proudmom #savannabaseball
My dancer is fundraising! She is so excited to be My dancer is fundraising! She is so excited to be a Song Leader for Cypress High and would love your support. She is raising money for summer activities like camp and spirit gear, and you can help! 

Do you like popcorn? Poppin Popcorn offers delicious popcorn that will be delivered to you. Check out her online store at the below link. 

https://poppinpopcornonline.com/store/store.php?sID=00856537

Or go to poppinpopcornonline.com and her store ID number is 00856537.

Thank you in advance for your support.
My favorite days are simply heading to the park an My favorite days are simply heading to the park and meeting my girlfriends for lunch, especially when the Boysenberry Festival is serving up tasty treats at Knott's Berry Farm. 

💜 Veggie Chili with Boysenberry Crostini
💜 Boysenberry BBQ Beef Tips and Grits
💜 Chicken Wings with Boysenberry Sweet Chili Glaze
💜 Boysenberry Waffles
💜 Sweet Corn Nuggets

Head on over to @knottsberryfarm to sample over three dozen Boysenberry inspired items before the festival ends, May 7th. (Extended select weekends through May 7th).

#knottsambassador #Boysenberryfestival #Boysenberry #foodiefun #boysenberryeverything #berryblogger #knottsberryambassador #timeisrunningout #visitbuenapark #lunchdates #socal #travelsocal
This kid is having an amazing year. Now on the Pri This kid is having an amazing year. Now on the Principal's Honor Roll with a 4.0, received 2 Academic Achievement Awards and a Rebel Spirit Award. He also received Scholar Athlete in the Fall with football. What a great freshman year!

#highschool #achievement #achievementawards #scholarathlete #principalshonorroll🏅 #proud mama #freshman #freshmanyear
It was a dance weekend. Yes, Melissa had another w It was a dance weekend. Yes, Melissa had another weekend, doing what she loves most - DANCING! However, this weekend was unique because it included a bit of Disney Magic, being at the Disneyland Hotel. So, a little play and a lot of dance ended up with these results:

Friday night - her solo "CONFIDENT"
Choreographed by Lauren Slack
Double Platinum
3rd in Category: 13 y/o Contemporary

Saturday - sleeping in, watching and supporting friends, lunch at Grand Californian Hotel Craftmans Bar, shopping Downtown Disney and watching more dance

Sunday all day: 

"SO MUCH BETTAH"
Choreograph by L. Slack
Double Platinum 
1st in Category: 14 y/o Jazz

"IN THE DARK" 
Choreograph Brigid Lohoff
Double Platinum
2nd in Category: 14 y/o Lyrical

"CRUEL TO BE KIND"
Choreographed by Aaron Williams
Double Platinum 
3rd in Category: 14 y/o Contemporary 

"CAN'T TAKE MY EYES OFF OF YOU"
Choreographed By Riley Roberts
Double Platinum
1st In Category: 15 y/o Musical Theater
Ready for all things Boysenberry? The delicious fu Ready for all things Boysenberry? The delicious fun kicks off March 10th and runs daily through April 16th at Knott's Berry Farm. 

As a Knott's Ambassador, we had the opportunity to preview some of the boysenberry inspired sweet and savory items that will be available during the 2023 Boysenberry Festival.

We sampled the Buffalo Chicken over Mac & Cheese with a Boysenberry Ranch, Boysenberry BBQ Beef Tips over Parmesan Grits with Green Onions, the Chicken Wings with a Boysenberry Sweet Chili Glaze, the Sweet Corn Nuggets with a Boysenberry Honey Drizzle, and several delicious desserts. 

My favorites included the Boysenberry BBQ Beef Tips, and the new Boysenbery Beignet. 

Remember to come hungry and ready to dive in. Admission to the Boysenberry Festival is free, but you will need to purchase an admission ticket.

@knottsberryfarm #foodfinds #foodfest 
#boysenberryfestival #foodfestival #knottsboysenberry
#boysenberryeverything #boysenberry #themeparkfood #knottsambassador #berryblogger #knottsberryambassador
With all the rain we have had, I felt like I was a With all the rain we have had, I felt like I was a bit bored around the house. That is, until I received a surprise delivery with beautiful desk space items gifted by the lovely people at @erincondren. #AD

They sure know how to elevate your office space, making me feel more relaxed and ready to tackle my day.

Giddy as a school girl, I tore open the box that included a monthly desk pad, sophisticated gold desk organizer, that is perfect to hold my most urgent tasks, stackable acrylic cubbies, and beautiful writing tools. It also included a note taking book, planner and daily task list - the perfect organization tools.

I was inspired to completely clean out everything in my office space at home. De-cluttered, filed away documents, and got rid of unnecessary items. Now I have a functional and organized office area. Next up, I may need to get a new desk to match my new Erin Condren office supplies.

Ready to elevate your work space? Check out all of the items offered at #ErinCondren with the link in my bio. 

#ECSquad #inspire #springcleaning #officeinspiration #readytowork #organization
Galentines Day with my Peanuts Pals @knottsberryfa Galentines Day with my Peanuts Pals
@knottsberryfarm #peanutscelebration
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#knottsberryambassador #knottsambassadors #knottsambassador #knottsberryfarm
Chicken and bacon sandwich from @knottsberryfarm d Chicken and bacon sandwich from @knottsberryfarm during the Peanuts Celebration at the Grizzley Creek Lodge in Camp Snoopy. 

#knottsberryfarm
#knottberryambassador #chickensandwich  #nomnom #delish @knottsberryfarm
Kicking off the competitive dance season with @hol Kicking off the competitive dance season with @hollywoodvibe. 

It was an exciting, and long weekend - Thursday - Sunday, with 5 numbers to compete and 12 intense classes. So much happening, I didn't get as many photos as I usually do, however here are her results:

CONFIDENT - PLATINUM
Contemporary Solo 
Choreographed by L. Slack 

SO MUCH BETTA - PLATINUM, 2nd In Category, Judge's Special Award
Jazz Small Group
Choreographed by L. Slack 

CRUEL TO BE KIND - PLATINUM
Contemporary Large Group
Choreographed by A. Williams

IN THE DARK - HIGH GOLD
Lyrical Large Group
Choreographed by B. Lohoff

CAN'T TAKE MY EYES OFF OF YOU - PLATINUM
Musical Theater Large Group
Choreographed by: Riley Roberts
Afternoons are for baseball. Love watching this ki Afternoons are for baseball. Love watching this kid doing what he loves. 
#baseball #jvbaseball #savannarebel @willey.blake
Have you ever been to Hamburger Mary's in Long Bea Have you ever been to Hamburger Mary's in Long Beach? It is a great way to celebrate a birthday!

Special thank you to my gorgeous friends who surprised me with a special birthday lunch and drag show at @hamburgermaryslb. The burgers were delish and the show, awesome.

#thisis50 #hamburgermarys #dragbrunch #draglunch #celebrating50 #birthdaycelebration #birthdaysurprise
My gorgeous friends conspired with my husband and My gorgeous friends conspired with my husband and planned a surprise dinner with our families. So much love for these gals and their families. Love my village.

#birthdayshenanigans #thisis50 #celebrating50 #bestfriends #thebest
I had decided that when I turned 50, I was going t I had decided that when I turned 50, I was going to celebrate like a kid! So, @disneyland was the perfect setting for a magical 50th birthday. 

#celebrating50 #birthdayshenanigans #celebratelikeakid #disneystyle #disneyday
Cupcakes anyone? We recently celebrated my 50th, a Cupcakes anyone? We recently celebrated my 50th, and my dear friend, @jtran922 with @tessas_sweet_creations surprised me with these delicious cupcakes and cookies. Carrot is my absolute favorite flavor, what is yours???

#thisis50 #birthdaycupcakes #cupcakes #sweettreat #nomnom
Next we kicked off my 50th Birthday Celebration we Next we kicked off my 50th Birthday Celebration week with a special Knott's Ambassador Summit. We are so honored to return for our 4th year as Knott's Berry Farm Ambassadors. We'll be sharing the latest and greatest at the Knott's resort, starting off with the hotel.

The Knott's Hotel has been going through an update. The rooms have been refreshed to a beautiful country chic with a grey and blue palet, lots of outlets for charging  devices, a super cool makeup mirror and comfy makes for a restful nights sleep before and after a day of the farm.

Stay tuned as the hotel is still under renovations to Amber Waves and the lobby, all projected to be finished this summer. 

Loving the gorgeous updated rooms and the surprise decorations my family brought me to celebrate.

#knottshotel #knottsberryfarm #knottshotelremodel
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