REVIEW: Winter Fest at the OC Fairgrounds | @WinterfestOC #WinterfestOC

With all the choices of fun winter festivals, which ones do you choose?  While we would love to do them all, it's not realistic.  New this year in the OC was a new Winter Carnival at the OC Fair and Event Center and we were invited to check it out.

The first thing that you notice as you walk into the carnival is the largest ornament you have ever seen!  We had to walk inside and take a selfie. :-)




One thing you will notice is that while the area is at the OC Fair Grounds, the carnival is on a much smaller scale but packed with fun things.  You don't feel like you have to walk miles to have fun. 

My kids jumped on the opportunity to go snow tubing and spent a good half hour laughing and racing.

There are a few stands with food and hot drinks but not a ton of choices to choose from. 

Winter Wonderfest at Discovery Cube | @DiscoveryCubeOC #CubeWinter

Last weekend, I was invited to visit Discovery Cube's newest Holiday exhibits at their new Winter Wonderfest.  It doesn't snow often in Southern California and it was nice to get the kids in warm clothes and have a little snow fun.  Winter Wonderfest opens to the public tomorrow and here is a sneak peak of what you can expect.

There are several slides for kids of all ages.  There are little toddler size slopes all the way up to a 2 story steep slide that will leave you breathless!  

A snow area is available to build snowmen and throw a snowball or two.  We loved making snow angels!

If your little ones need a break from the cold, there is a great engineering area where kids can build race tracks for marble racing out of pool noodles and used toys.  What a great idea for a rainy day!

When you have had enough of the wet stuff, be sure to check out the Science of Gingerbread inside the Discovery Cube.  Every year, the museum takes entries for a friendly Gingerbread house competition.  A few of my favorites included Nightmare Before Christmas, Theme Parks, Eiffel Tower and so many more!

Visit the Gingerbread Derby to make your own edible race car.  Do you have scouts in your family?  This is a great dry run for the Pinewood Derby next month.  Fun scouting activity.

My little Sweet Tooth girl was intrigued by the Science of Sugar demonstration.  Her eyes filled with wonder as the scientist created her favorite treats.

Before you leave, there is a great interactive Science of Hotwheels exhibit where kids can prepare for a career in NASCAR pit crew, drivers and racing.

On our way out, we stopped to watch the Science of Snow show where the audience is invited participate with a special "snowfall" ending.

We enjoyed our time at Discovery Cube and we love how there are different exhibits all the time so every time we go, it never gets old.  How better to teach our children about the world except through hands-on science?

Thanks Discovery Cube for a fun winter outing.  We look forward to seeing what you have in the future.

Ramona Bowl Amphitheatre: A Hidden Gem in San Jacinto Valley | @RamonaBowl #Travel

Although I have lived in Southern California all my life, I had only heard of San Jacinto Valley and its hidden treasures.  I was fortunate enough to be invited on a press trip to enlighten me on some of the hidden gems only an hour east of Los Angeles.

One of the most memorable places I visited hosts the longest running outdoor plays(The Ramona Pageant) every year.  The Ramona Bowl Amphitheatre sits on the hillside over looking the Gorgeous San Jacinto Valley.

What makes this Amphitheatre unlike anything else you have ever known is the natural setting of the Bowl.  The stage is cut into the canyon on the hillside.  The natural acoustics create a setting that brings the story through your soul.  The Ramona Bowl was created in 1923 when the Chamber of Commerce(and later the Ramona Pageant Association) bought up 160 acres in and around the canyon to preserve the Bowl for generations to come.  This also prevented the land from being encroached upon by large companies.

What's New at Stacked? December Tasty Treats | @FoodWellBuilt #FoodWellBuilt #spon

December at Stacked brings all new flavors and tasty treats.  You could even say they make "Food Well Built".  Since every month brings new menus, I like to try a variety of food when I am invited to media tastings.

This month's lunch date with my hubby had us starting off with our favorite, Candied Bacon.  This melt in your mouth delicacy is sure to please almost anyone!  I am sure this appetizer alone is the reason I am not a vegetarian.  LOL  Soaked in maple syrup, it is cooked to perfection.

     

The second appetizer was the Sweet Chili Wings.  Do you like a sweet and spicy start to your meal or just eating wings on its own?  These were too spicy for my children but hubby and I were fans.  This would make a great Football Party treat.

Review: Disney On Ice Frozen | @DisneyOnIce #Frozen #DisneyOnIce #ad

Everyone by now has seen Disney's Frozen and knows all the lyrics but you have NEVER seen it like this!  Last night my family was invited to review Disney On Ice Frozen at the Staples Center.

There is nothing quite like the magic of seeing the story come to life on ice with the gracefulness of ice-skating.  All of our favorite characters flying across the Staples Center performing the show that many parents would like to forget.  Just kidding.  Although, we could sing the songs in our sleep, the car, house, etc., there is absolutely NOTHING like hearing thousands of people singing it at once!

We got to the beautifully decorated Staples Center a little early and walked around for possible Christmas shopping.  My daughter loved everything at first sight and it was hard to choose just one.  I had an eye on a best friends locket which may or may not have come home with me.

The show was about to start.  I had treated us to McDonalds sundaes and the kids were happy.

A New Family Holiday Tradition! L.A. Zoo Lights! | @LAZoo #ChristmasLights

Photo Credit Kim Pham

Do you remember heading up to Griffith Park to enjoy the spectacular Christmas Light displays? Driving or walking through the magically lit up pathways?

A few years ago, they discontinued the light displays but returned last year. This year promises to be better than ever! "L.A. Zoo Lights: A Dazzling Wonderland" brings a menagerie of animals to life through:

• 3-D Animated Projections 
• LED/Projected Elephants delight you in Holiday Sweaters while colorful monkeys scamper about the grounds. 
• Flurries of Illuminated Snowflakes
• Musical Light and Water Show
• Glittering Light Tunnels and so much more!

Photo Credit Kim Pham

Fishing With Santa at Whittier Narrows FREE For Kids | @TVFishing

This weekend holds the most unique Santa experience we have in Southern California.  Your children have a chance to fish with Santa!  Every year, Whittier Narrows Recreation Area hosts a FREE Fishing With Santa Event.

My kids look forward to catching dinner and spending time with their friends.  Santa is the cherry on top.  This provides a great opportunity to get your family photo for your Christmas Cards, it's not too late.

You don't know how to fish?  Don't worry, there are many volunteers and older kids walking around helping bait hooks and remove fish.

Wait, you don't have fishing rods or bait?  No worries!  Rods are on loan with unlimited bait for all participants(as long as supplies last).  BONUS:   Every participant has a chance to win their own fishing rods in the FREE raffle after lunch.

6 Reasons You Should Go to Legoland This Weekend | @LegolandCA #LegolandCA

LEGOLAND is only an hour away from Orange County, when was the last time you took the family?  I was fortunate enough to be invited as a LEGOLAND media guest for the lighting ceremony last week.

What is new at LEGOLAND?  Snow Days and Winter Nights have started and with that brings a park full of fun activities.  What are my family's top activities there?

1.  SNOW FUN!  Head up to the Snow Play areas for a Southern California style winter wonderland.  There are two snow areas with:

WIN VERA Gourmet Dog Treats For Your Pups Stockings! | @VeraTreats #Giveaway

Christmas is almost here and our pets deserve presents too!  Luckily, I have been able to treat them a variety of treats, being a True Science Ambassador.  

Every month, my fur-babies get spoiled with different delicious choices and I am happy to say, VERA Gourmet Dog Treats don't look or smell like dog food!  YAY!  In fact, if I saw it next to beef jerky, I wouldn't know the difference. 

Vera premium dog treats are made with the highest butcher quality cuts in chicken and beef, wholesome ingredients and free of artificial colors and flavors. They are also:

• 95% real meat or chicken
• No animal by-products
• Soy, corn and wheat free
• Made in Ireland

I found that VERA dog treats make a great reward for my 4-legged kids but be careful, the treats can be high calorie(50 calories each) if fed too much. A little breaking up and it worked great.   

My dogs can be picky but they dove right into these treats.  If for any reason your dogs do NOT like them, the treats are 100% guaranteed.  Return the unused portion at Petco.

Where can you find them?  ONLY at Petco OR win them HERE!

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What's New at Queen Mary's Chill BONUS Discount | @TheQueenMary #QMChill

One of my family's favorite holiday traditions is back better than ever!  I am talking about Queen Mary's CHILL!  There is something so majestic about this infamous ship and all of the festivities that it shares.  I was lucky to attend a media night and get a peek at the over 15 activities before it was open to the public.

I don't know if it is because my kids are getting older and they can appreciate the beauty of the Ice Kingdom and all its glory but this year was more fun than ever!  

Top 12 Discounts for 2015 Southern California Holiday Events

SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA TOP EVENT DISCOUNTS

Before making holiday plans, be sure to see if you can get a better price by taking a look at the following deals I have found for you.  

L.A. Zoo Lights Deal $8-$15 for admission

• https://www.livingsocial.com/events/1540062-admission-to-l-a-zoo-lights

Newport Beach Holiday Cruise or Boat Parade plus one drink $19

• https://www.livingsocial.com/events/1518766-newport-beach-holiday-cruise-1-drink

Newport Beach Boat Parade starting at $15

• https://www.groupon.com/deals/newport-landing-sportfishing-18
• https://www.groupon.com/deals/davey-s-locker-sportfishing-34-inland-empire
• https://www.groupon.com/deals/newport-fun-tours-4-31

OC Fair Winter Fest $13.75

• https://www.groupon.com/deals/campaign-0-39655047
• https://www.goldstar.com/events/costa-mesa-ca/winter-fest-tickets#_=_

Queen Mary's CHILL with Ice-tubing $17.50 

• https://www.livingsocial.com/events/1547530-ticket-to-chill-with-ice-tubing?pos=0

Adult or Child Ticket to Holiday Waterfront Tour of Lights Trolley through Long Beach starting at $10 

• https://www.groupon.com/deals/long-beach-trolley

Alamitos Bay Holiday Lights Guided Hydro-bike tour.  $30 

• https://www.livingsocial.com/deals/1527414-guided-holiday-lights-hydrobike-tour
• https://www.groupon.com/deals/long-beach-hydrobikes-10-20

Snow Tubing at Mt Baldy Starting at $25

• https://www.groupon.com/deals/mt-baldy-ski-lifts-14

If you find any other discounts, please let me know so I can share them with everyone!

Meet the Cast of Disney's Liv and Maddie Only at Queen Mary's CHILL | @TheQueenMary #LivandMaddie

Join Dove Cameron and the cast of Disney’s Hit Show

LIV AND MADDIE at Queen Mary's CHILL!

Do you have kids crazy about Disney's Liv and Maddie?   Now they have a chance to meet them and get their autographs!  Take this opportunity to check out the COLDEST place in Southern California, CHILL at the Queen Mary, December 8th, 2015.

Join the cast to celebrate the holidays and experience the incredible attractions at CHILL including The Ice Kingdom, ice tubing down the Glacier Glide, ice skating in front of the majestic Queen Mary ship, and a special 4D theater experience.

The cast will be at two autograph signing sessions at the CHILL ice skating rink taking place from 6:30 – 8:45 p.m.

TICKETS:

• CHILL guests can have the opportunity meet the cast of Liv and Maddie by purchasing a regular CHILL event ticket. No additional fees apply.
• CHILL tickets start at $34.99 for adults and $24.99 for kids (ages 4-11). Tickets are available online at http://queenmary.com/events/chill/ or at the event box office.

WHEN: 

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Tuesday, December 8, 2015
Autograph signing 1: 6:30 - 7:15pm
Autograph signing 2: 8 - 8:45pm
Cast and guests enjoy CHILL: 8:45 - 10pm

WHERE:
The Queen Mary’s CHILL
Ice Skating Rink
1126 Queens Hwy, Long Beach, CA 90802

​http://queenmary.com/events/chill/

2015 Southern California Christmas Boat Parades: Don't Miss Them

2015 Los Angeles/Orange County Boat Parade Schedule

Dana Point - Boat Parade of Lights

When: Friday, December 11; Saturday, December 12;
Friday, December 18; Saturday, December 19
At 7:30pm

Viewing Locations: Dana Point Harbor 34555 Golden Lantern, Dana Point, CA

You can view the parade free from anywhere in the Harbor, or make reservations at one of the waterfront restaurants. 

There are also boat rides with Santa December 5th from 10 am to 2 pm from the Dana Wharf Sportfishing Dock.  Check out availability and more info below.

Info: (949) 923-2255  http://www.danapointharbor.com/boat-parade-of-lights/

Huntington Harbor Boat Parade

16889 Algonquin Street
Huntington Beach, CA 92649

Don't forget to check out the beautiful houses decorated along the route.

When: December 12 and 13th 5-8pm

Where: Parade Route

Info: Phone (714) 840-7542 http://www.hhboatparade.org/

Holiday Family Fun in San Pedro and Wilmington: December 5th and 6th, 2015

PORT OF LOS ANGELES HOLIDAY SCHEDULE
The 53rd Annual Harbor Holiday Afloat Parade, to be held on Saturday, Dec. 5th, starting at 6:00 PM kicks off the beginning of great family fun!  Don't miss out!

Friday, December 4th: 11:30AM – 1:30PM, Victorian Ch

ristmas Luncheon in the Stagecoach Barn, Banning Museum, 401 East ‘M’ Street, Wilmington. Elegant plated lunch, holiday entertainment and special sneak preview of Victorian-decorated Museum. Call (310) 548-2005 for tickets and reservations.

Saturday, December 5th: 11AM – 2PM, Wilmington Winter Wonderland, snow, face painting, games, holiday crafts and Radio Disney at the Wilmington Waterfront Park, ‘C’ Street and Neptune Ave. in Wilmington

Saturday, December 5th: 4PM – 6PM, Holiday Boutique, entertainment, music, food, games and other festivities at Banning’s Landing, 100 Water Street (end of Avalon Blvd) in Wilmington

Saturday, December 5th: Starting at 5:30, Battleship IOWA, carolers, ‘Kids Corner,’ complimentary hot cocoa, coffee, cookies, food trucks & Santa Claus. View the boat parade from the deck. For tickets: https://tickets.labattleship.com/mainstore. For more information contact: events@labattleship.com

Saturday, December 5th: 6PM – 9PM, Downtown Harbor, ‘Holidays by the Sea’ sponsored by the Port of Los Angeles, features a decorated Christmas Tree, entertainment, arts and crafts, food and other activities. 5th Street & Harbor Blvd, San Pedro

Saturday, December 5th: 8PM, Golden State Pops Orchestra at the Warner Grand, 478 W. 6th St, San Pedro. Join Maestro Steven Allen Fox, the GSPO and Chorale (led by Choir Maestra, Marya Basaraba) for a rousing performance of holiday film music and traditional favorites. Doors open 7:00 p.m., concert 8:00 p.m. Tickets and info: gspo.com or Box office: (310) 548-7466

Saturday, December 5th: 8PM, local favorite band WAREHOUSE ONE headlines at the Annex with their ska-rock originals, covers, and classic holiday songs with the band LAW and opener Head Hi, Grand Annex, 434 W. 6th St, San Pedro. Reservations and Tickets: (310) 833-4813

Saturday & Sunday, December 5th & 6th: 11AM – 4PM, ‘Victorian Christmas’ at the Banning Museum, 401 East ‘M’ Street, Wilmington and ‘A Civil War Christmas’ at the Drum Barracks Civil War Museum, 1052 N. Banning Blvd, Wilmington. Events include self-guided museum tours, children’s crafts, a visit from Queen Victoria and jolly St. Nick, blacksmith demonstrations, wreath making lecture, local food and craft vendors, and a horse-drawn trolley ride between the museums. 

FREE Admission and carriage rides

Sunday, December 6th: 1PM – 3PM, Holiday Spirit of San Pedro Parade, Pacific Ave from 13th St to 6th St and east on 6th St to Palos Verdes St.

Sunday, December 13th: 12 noon – 2PM, Wilmington Heart of the Harbor Holiday Parade, Avalon Blvd between ‘E’ Street and ‘M’ Street in Wilmington.

If your club, marina, business or organization is planning an activity, we’d like to know about it, so we can add your event to this list. Please submit your information to news@laharborholidayafloat.org and we’ll add it to the schedule, along with a link to your website.

Movie Night with the LEGO Movie at South Coast Botanic Gardens

SOUTH COAST BOTANIC GARDEN HOSTS FAMILY MOVIE NIGHT W/ SCREENING OF THE LEGO MOVIE

Looking for a great family fun night filled with movie, dinner and cookies?  The South Coast Botanic Garden is hosting a Movie Night with The Lego Movie, December 4th!

Everything is awesome because South Coast Botanic Garden is putting on Family Movie Night at the Garden, featuring a screening of The LEGO Movie. Watch the film, enjoy dinner and snacks, and decorate LEGO®-themed cookies. And don’t forget to revisit the Garden in February to see real LEGO bricks come to life as sculptures of animals and plants in the art installation Nature Connects.

WHAT:
Movie Night At The Garden: The LEGO Movie
Watch The LEGO Movie, eat snacks and decorate cookies!

WHEN:
December 4, 2015
Gates Open: 5:30pm | Movie: 7:00pm – 9:00pm
$5 members / $8 non-members (ages 2 and older) | Dinner available for purchase
Tickets available for purchase online or by calling (310) 544-1948

WHERE:
Frances Young Hall
South Coast Botanic Garden
26300 Crenshaw Boulevard
Palos Verdes Peninsula, CA 90274

WIN Tickets to the Aquarium of the Pacific for Holiday Treats 12/4 or 12/5 | @AquariumPacific #Giveaway

Snow Angels by Aquarium of the Pacific

Come celebrate the Holidays with your favorite animals at the Aquarium of the Pacific in Long Beach!  Even Sharks get to SCUBA dive with Santa!  Enjoy snow with penguins the other inhabitants while they enjoy special flavorful surprises.

WHAT: 

Get into the holiday spirit early, and share the fun as the Aquarium’s animals receive their gifts from Santa Diver. In celebration of the holiday season, Santa Diver will be delivering treats to the Aquarium of the Pacific’s penguins, sea otters, seals, sea lions, birds, fish, and other animals during Holiday Treats for the Animals weekend on Saturday and Sunday, December 5-6, 2015.

The animals are not the only ones celebrating; families can meet and greet penguins up close.


Guests can see Santa Diver in action, and take photos with Santa in his traditional attire and holiday costumed characters. The festival will feature Hanukkah storytelling and dreidel activities. Holiday music, crafts, shopping, gingerbread house displays and more will be included in the festivities. To top it all off, snow will fall in the Aquarium’s Great Hall and guests can enjoy a snow play area on the front lawn (weather dependent).


The Aquarium Holidays celebration will continue through December 24 with snow falls in the Great Hall, Santa Diver, and character appearances daily and music, penguin walks, visits from Santa, and the snow play area on weekends.

Home School Field Trip Idea: King Tut Exhibit at the Muzeo in Anaheim @Muzeo

While looking at local museums, I realized that while my kids have experience much of science museums, I have not let them experience the fascinating subject of Ancient Egypt. Luckily, the Muzeo helped remedy that.


The MUZEO is a great local museum in Anaheim that helps students of all ages experience the wonders of the world. The latest exhibit, "King Tut: Wonderful Things from the Pharaoh’s Tomb" help me fill the gap in knowledge for my kids.  The items on display were great replica's of riches they could only imagine.  They even were able to ride a camel!

“We are thrilled to host this exhibit. The Egyptian government does not allow the original artifacts to leave the country; most of the more impressive artifacts will never be seen in the U.S. but for replicas of this quality. To have such an expansive collection on display here in Anaheim definitely has that ‘Wow!’ factor,” said Daniel Finley, Executive Director of the Muzeo Museum and Cultural Center

This exhibit is open at the MUZEO now through January 24.

ABOUT
Ten years in the making, this dazzling collection of 131 replicas of Tutankhamun’s legendary treasures recreates the richest archaeological find of all time. Carefully recreated by the artisans of the Pharaonic Village in Giza, Egypt and the Metropolitan Museum of Art, this collection is larger and more complete than any previous exhibition of original artifacts. Displayed in open glass cases, King Tut includes replicas of the pharaoh’s sacred and personal possessions along with associated artifacts from the period surrounding Tutankhamen’s reign.

While earlier exhibitions have displayed the artifacts according to how they were removed from the tomb, this exhibit groups the artifacts into five different categories, each according to a different aspect of the pharaoh’s life:

• an Introductory Hall
• the Hall of the Discovery
• the Private Pharaoh
• the Public Pharaoh
• the Sacred Burial

Creating Smiles for Sick Children with Jared Boxes | @JaredBoxProject

Last month, my world was rocked by my friend's 6 year old's diagnosis of Neuroblastoma.  I had just seen him 2 weeks before and he seemed to be a normal healthy child.   He had just started chemo-therapy at Millers Children's Hospital and I was heart-broken for his family.

Explaining to my own 6 year old what had happened to her friend, that he was extremely sick and would be living in the hospital for weeks at a time was hard.  I had hoped to never have to have this type of talk with my children and I looked around and everyone is effected in some way by cancer.

Both of my children are in Scouts and by chance, my daughter's Daisy leader brought up a project that would help our children understand what kids in the hospital go through to live a healthy life.

Have you ever heard of the Jared Box Project?

NEW Winter Festival Comes to the OC Fair & Event Center | @OCFair

All - New Family Holiday Festival

Winter Fest

Launches at OC Fair & Event Center

December 18 - January 3

A new Winter Party is launching December 18th at the Orange County Fair & Event Center!  

Come enjoy affordable ice-skating, ice tubing, live entertainment, live reindeer, VIP cabanas and more!

The festival embodies the spirit of the winter season, bringing fun and merriment to sunny Southern California.

• Experience ice-skating with a theater-sized screen playing holiday films in the background
• Ice tubing down a 130-foot, six-lane ice slide
• Nightly snowfall and tree lighting
• festive entertainment 
• reindeer feedings, and more than 30 carnival rides and games. 

Winter Fest is filled with seasonal foods, craft cocktails, magical lights, and holiday décor including the world’s largest ornament.

FREE Kids Fishing Derby at El Dorado Regional Park | @TVFishing #LongBeach

This is my daughter catching her first fish at 2 years old!  Since then, she has become quite the fisher-girl just like her brother.  

I would love to invite you to share this unforgettable moment with your own children at this weekend's FREE Kids Fishing Derby at El Dorado Park in Long Beach.

My children have attended many of these fun derbies and have won many prizes at the raffle that accompanies fishing.  Don't have fishing gear?   Don't know how to fish?  Don't like worms and bait?  Don't worry!  

You can borrow a fishing rod and ask one of the great volunteers to assist your children in creating these memories.  Who knows, maybe you might like to try it too!  

All participants(children) will be provided with a free lunch.

A free Youth Fishing Derby will be held at El Dorado Regional Park, 7550 E. Spring Street on November 21 from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Loaner fishing poles and tackle to catch fish will be provided to youth ages 15 years and younger. Fishing licenses required for ages 16 and older. Call (562) 570-1771 for more information.

DVD Giveaway: Santa's Little Helper | #SantasInsiders

Disclosure: As a FHE Insider, I received a copy of the movie, and one to give away to one lucky reader.

Looking for a fun new Christmas movie for this holiday season?  Look no further!  Santa's Little Helper featuring "The Miz", is sure to be a hit!  This new holiday favorite comes out onto DVD/Digital HD on Tuesday, November 17th!  You can win your own copy here.

Treating Your Dogs to Good Health this Season | @VetIQPets #ad

This is a sponsored post.  All thoughts are my own.

Since the holidays have officially begun, it is time to start thinking about gifts.  No, not for your family and friends but your dogs.  Haven't they given you unconditional love and understanding?  With Halloween coming up this week, our dogs want treats too.

VetIQ has provided me with treats that my dogs can't get enough of.  The best part?  They are good for the dogs!  Do your dogs have breath that peels paint?  Yeah, me too!  

Minties are a great way to make your dogs feel loved and get a little relief from bad breath.

Minties are made in the US and have only the best US ingredients.

• Soy Free
• Gluten Free
• Corn Free
• Wheat Free
• No artificial ingredients/colors
• No animal by products 
• Helps reduce plaque and tarter with its unique shape
• 5 Natural breath fresheners

These fun bone shaped treats were a hit in my house and I would be surprised if they weren't in yours.

Do you have an older dog that you worry about?  Is it getting harder for them to get up and move around?  

My Brittany isn't very old at 4 but trying to keep up with 1 year old Ozzy is starting to take its toll.  I feel her pain as I hurt most mornings and take awhile to warm up.

Vet IQ has a great tasting(or so my dogs have said) hip and joint formula that not only helps older dogs feel their oats but helps build the foundation for younger dogs to ease into old/er age.

Hip and Joint uses all USA products and have these features:

• Triple acting formula that targets cartelidge, joints and muscles
• Wheat free
• Chicken flavored
• 500 mg of Glucosamine per chew
• Omega 3's DHA and EPA help lubricate the joints
• MSM promotes joint flexibility
• Contains Creatine to help build muscle

I am excited that VetIQ has made a product that my dogs love and will keep them healthier longer.  I don't know about you but my "children" include my four-legged ones and I want whats best for all of them.

For more information, go to www.vetiq.com

DISCLAIMER:  This is a sponsored post.  All thoughts and ideas are my own.  Do not use any photos without permission.

JT Schmid's Home of the 6 Pound Burger! | #Tustin #GigaSavvy

On our quest to find the best food in Southern California, our next stop had us invited to JT Schmid's.  Not only was this a great restaurant with many choices of delicious food but it is also a brewery!

Only thing better than a great meal with friends is a great drink to go with it.  

I was invited to review JT Schmid's with a group of friends from Giga Savvy Social Club.

The first that caught my eye was a HUGE 6 pound(yes I said pound) burger that is meant to be eaten family style.  Bring your family or closest friends and chow down!  One of these "Bigger Badder Asser Burgers" fed about 8 of us generously.  

We sampled a few appetizers such as Avocado Chicken Eggrolls, Jalapeno Mac N Cheese, Peanut Thai Salad and wings.  It was hard to choose between them so I took a bit of all of them.   Although I am a "wing girl" my favorite was the Thai Peanut Salad.  

As we ordered our drinks, many of us couldn't choose between all of the wonderful Fall Harvest Brews, we chose the Brew Sampler.  The sampler included a Blonde, Amber, IPL, Stout, Hefeweisen, and a Fall Harvest.  My favorite was this Hefeweisen which was light and not hoppy at all. 

Since our tables were eating Family Style, we were able to sample much more than a normal dinner.  More appetizers were brought in.  This "Not Your Mother's Deviled Eggs" were a mixture of: 

• Egg yolks
• Jalapenos
• Bacon
• Sriacha aioli
• Fried in egg whites

It was a unique bite size treat with a little heat and lots of flavor.

This Chilean Sea Bass on a bed of spinach and white rice was my favorite dish of the night!  I might be a little partial because I love Sea Bass but the fish literally melted in my mouth.  It was light and I would come back just for this great simple dish.

Want a little stronger flavor?  There is this salmon atop a bed of greens topped with a sweet teriyaki dressing.  I am not a fan of Salmon but my table-mates dug in!

If you are looking for a little red meat, try this Prime Flat Iron in a white wine demi glaze with Brussel Sprouts over a bed of garlic mashed potatoes.  Even those that don't like brussel sprouts were enjoying them.

I waddled out of the restaurant stuffed.  This night was a great night of food and friends.  I would recommend stopping in the next time you are in Tustin. 

JT Schmid's

2415 Park Ave, Tustin, CA 92782

(714) 258-0333 

DISCLOSURE:  I was invited by Gigasavvy and JT Schmid's to review their fall menu.  All thoughts, ideas and photos are my own.  Do not use any photos without permission.