Over The Top Mommy

Month: April 2016

Capture Your Memories at Knott’s With FunPix Photo Service

This is not a sponsored post. I was invited to spend a day in the Park in order to facilitate this post. All opinions are 100% my own.

We were super excited to kick off our Spring Break this year with a trip to Knott’s Berry Farm! Spending a day in the Park together is the perfect way to create new memories. It’s also a chance to capture your lasting memories in photos. On our visit to Knott’s, we had the opportunity to try out the all-new FunPix service, which is a fun and easy way to capture, collect and share professional-quality photos of some of your favorite moments at the park. funpix-photo-services-photo1For one low price, you’ll have access to unlimited downloads of your in-park photos, almost instantly after they’re uploaded into the system, as well as receive discounts on merchandise. Also, it’s very simple to share your photos with friends and family, either via email or text or even on your social media channels. FunPix is an incredible value for all that you’re getting! funpix-photo-services-photo3How is FunPix priced?
FunPix photo services are offered at a great price! There are 2 different options to choose from which include:
A Single Day Digital Photo Pass – For just $29.99 + applicable fees and taxes, park goers have the option of purchasing this package. It allows them to download provides the user with unlimited photo downloads for up to 30 days, plus day-of discounts on prints and photo souvenirs available for purchase at the theme park or online.
The All Season Digital Photo Pass  – This option is only available for Knott’s Berry Farm Regular, Gold, and Platinum Season Passholders and is $39.99 + applicable taxes and fees. It provides unlimited downloads for the entire 2016 season plus discounts on prints and photo souvenirs all season long. funpix-photo-services-printsHow Do You Get Started With FunPix?
Purchase Your FunPix Photo Card – You can actually purchase your FunPix package online, before your visit to Knott’s. If you don’t do this, you have the option to purchase a FunPix photo card near the Front Gate FunPix booth, located at the entrance to Ghost Town or at any ride photo location. *Note: If you purchase yours online, bring your printed out voucher to any booth to receive your FunPix photo card. funpix-photo-services-knotts-cardSet Up An Account – You can set up an account to access and download all of your photos by visiting http://www.myfunpix.com or by downloading the Knott’s Berry Farm park app to your mobile device. funpix-photo-services-knotts-app

funpix-photo-services-app3Get Your Photographs Taken in the Park – There are FunPix photographers located throughout the park, as well as certain attractions that have cameras installed. Here are the locations you should look for:

  • FunPix Front Gate Photo
  • Peanuts Meet & Greet (character availability and hours vary)
  • FunPix Rides: Timber Mountain Log Ride, Pony Express, Silver Bullet, Xcelerator funpix-photo-services-photo4funpix-photo-services-photo6

funpix-photo-services-photo7I love taking family photos whenever we’re out and about but I will fully admit that I have the tendency to focus a little too much on taking the perfect pics. By using FunPix on our visit, I could actually avoid constantly grabbing for my phone to snap pics and only use it when I wanted to download the FunPix photos from the Knott’s app to share on my Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.  funpix-photo-services-photo5.I loved getting to use FunPix while we were in the Park. I highly recommend it as an add-on to your day out at Knott’s! For more information about FunPix, visit http://www.knotts.com.

16th Annual Taste of Huntington Beach on April 24th

The 16th Annual Taste of Huntington Beach will take place this year on Sunday, April 24th, from 12 to 4 p.m., at the HB Sports Complex. The event has become one of “Surf City’s” community traditions and is an exciting gathering featuring food, drink, live music, and fun. 2016-Taste-of-Huntington-BeachThis year, Taste of Huntington Beach is presented by The Friends of the Children’s Library (FOTCL) and proceeds benefit the Children’s Department of the Huntington Beach Public Library. 

Here’s a video highlighting last year’s event:

Tickets are available for purchase online at tastehb.com and in person at the Children’s Desk at the Huntington Beach Central Library. 2016-taste-of-huntington-beach-trayGeneral Admission tickets are $70 and include four fun-filled hours of: 

  • Unlimited tastes of food from 50 of the best local eateries
  • Sips from California and boutique wineries
  • Samples from premium and craft breweries
  • Live entertainment, silent auction and raffle
  • Free parking at the HB Sports Complex

VIP tickets are $90 and include all the General Admission perks plus:

  • An exclusive VIP reception from 11 a.m. – 12 noon
  • Distinctive hors d’oeuvres and varieties of champagnes
  • VIP tote bag, party plate and other special VIP giveaways
  • 20-minute early entry into the main Taste tent

Reduced price General Admission and VIP tickets are available for bulk purchases (10 + tickets at one time) A Designated Driver General Admission Tickets is also available for purchase online. (must be 21+ to enter with a designated driver ticket). To purchase tickets for The Taste of Huntington Beach, click here

Here is the latest list of participating restaurants, wineries, and breweries:

  • 2nd Floor HB
  • Avila’s El Ranchito
  • Albertson’s/Vons Newland Center
  • BLK
  • Duke’s Huntington Beach 
  • Gallaghers
  • Huntington Terrace
  • Imola Restaurant and Bar
  • Lazy Dog
  • Lemonade Pacific City
  • Lou’s Brews and BBW
  • Market Broiler
  • Rita’s Italian Ice
  • Saint Marc Pub and Cafe
  • Shades Restaurant/ Waterfront Beach Resort
  • Simply Layered
  • Slapfish
  • Solita
  • Red Table
  • The Longboard
  • Thunderburgerz
  • Traditional Twist Bakery
  • Ways and Means Oyster HouseWineries:
  • Cholame Vineyards
  • Christian Lazo Winery
  • Graveyard Vineyards
  • Pedroncelli Vineyards
  • Pomar Junction
  • San Marcos Creek Winery
  • Wilson Creek Winery
  • Breweries:
  • Baja Brewing Co.
  • Brewbakers
  • Four Sons Brewing
  • Firestone Walker
  • Green Flash
  • Merchant du Vin
  • Sierra Nevada Brew Co.
  • Non-alcoholic Beverage:
  • Surf City Soda
  • XS Energy Drinks

For more information about the 2016 Taste of Huntington Beach, visit their site at http://www.tasteofhb.com.

 

This is not a sponsored post. All opinions are 100% my own. Images and video are property of the Taste of HB.

 

 

Millennium Dance Complex Opening New Studio in Orange County, California on 4/16

The premiere studio of the commercial dance world, Millennium Dance Complex is opening a fresh studio in the heart of Orange County, California! Come out for the Millennium Dance Complex Orange County official Grand Opening party on Saturday, April 16th from 11am to 4pm! They’ll be offering free classes from all of the instructors. millennium-dance-complex-orange-county-grand-openingThe grand opening event will include:

  • A Magical T Dance Battle
  • Giveaways
  • Live DJs
  • Live Dance Performances
  • Free Classes
  • Photo Booth
  • The Hang Ten Taco Truck

The Grand Opening FREE Class Schedule is as follows:

11:00 – 11:45
Hip Hop | Katisha ‘Blaze’ Adams
Hip Hop | Jahmie Lynn
House | Scotty Hseih

11:45 – 12:40
Hip Hop | Ashley Nelson
Contemporaty | MaryAnn Chavez

12:30 – 1:15
Hip Hop | Romiah Puertollano

1:15 – 2:00
Hip Hip | Irene Ashu
Contemporary | Mackenzie Crosley

3:00 – 3:45
Hip Hop | Mikey DellaVella
Pumpfidence | Brittanie Brant
Reserve your spot now at http://www.mdcoc.com/schedule

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For more information, please visit Millennium Dance Complex here.

This is not a sponsored post. All opinions are 100% my own. Images and logos are property of Millennium Dance Complex. 

Celebrate Spring with Boudin Bakery’s Fabulous New Salads

It’s no secret that I am a huge fan of Boudin SF Bakery! Obviously, I love their famous Sourdough bread but I also love all of their delicious sandwiches, fresh salads and homemade soups! My daughter is also loves their kids menu.Boudin-Spring-Menu-Kids-menuIf you peeked at my Instagram recently, you may have noticed me posting pics of some of their latest Spring limited-time offerings a few weeks back. boudin-spring-menu-bagsI was invited to a media tasting of the limited-time items at Boudin’s Huntington Beach location. I never pass up a chance to try their new items, especially with Boudin’s Corporate Chef Alan Skversky there to talk us through each one. He is so passionate about creating recipes that are trendy and healthy and that incorporate only the freshest ingredients in them. Starting March 23, Boudin gave all of us 4 more reasons to stop by and dine! First of all, they brought back a highly requested favorite, The Lemony Couscousboudin-spring-menu-lemony-couscousThe Lemony Couscous is made with Israeli Couscous, garbanzo beans, diced cucumbers, grape tomatoes, Kalamata olives, roasted red bell pepper, feta cheese, and drizzled with creamy lemon dressing. It’s absolutely delicious and they brought it back because so many people were asking for it. boudin-spring-menu-turtle-bread

This Spring, Boudin added 3 new Limited-Time offerings to the menu and you’re going to love all three! Each of the salads is made fresh-to-order and served with some of Boudin’s freshly-baked sourdough bread. They are perfect for lunch or dinner and can be enjoyed in the restaurant or taken “to go”. Check these out:

Bacon, Blue & Beets This salad is made with spring mix, all natural chicken, red onion, roasted golden and red beets, green beans, Applewood smoked bacon, blue cheese, spiced walnuts and tossed in ranch dressing. boudin-spring-menu-blue-and-bacon

Mango & Red Quinoa SaladMade with crisp chiffonade romaine and spicy baby arugula lettuces, red quinoa, refreshing mango, red grapes, red onion, almonds and goat cheese, all tossed in house-made mango citrus vinaigrette. You have the option to add chicken for $2.29. boudin-spring-bakery-mango-saladForbidden Rice & Chicken Sesame Salad – This salad is made with baby spinach, black rice, all natural chicken, Granny Smith apples, garbanzo beans, pickled red onion, goat cheese and house-made sesame dressing.

boudin-spring-menu-chicken-saladThe timing of these additions to the menu, couldn’t be more perfect for me! I was just starting to get myself on a better daily routine and these delicious seasonal salads just made my own personal “Get Ready for Summer” meal plan even easier! These refreshing Spring salads are available at all 9 Boudin SF Southern California locations. To find a location nearest you, click hereboudin-spring-menu-crab-bread

This is not a sponsored post. I was invited to a menu tasting in order to facilitate this review. All opinions are 100% my own. 

American Girl® Expands With New Premium Mega Bloks® Playsets

American Girl, a premium brand for girls and subsidiary of Mattel, Inc. is expanding into the building category with its first-ever line of premium construction toys for children ages 8 and up. The new products, developed in collaboration with Mattel’s Mega Bloks team, feature highly detailed building sets and fully articulated mini figures based on the company’s popular Girl of the Year characters, including past favorites Grace, Isabelle, Saige, McKenna, and NickiAmerican-Girl-Mega-Bloks

American Girl supports girls as makers, creators, and doers, look to provide them with activities that fuel their creative and imaginative spirit. The thoughtfully conceived construction line, geared towards girls. helps encourage girls’ creativity and self-confidence in a whole new way. Collectible Figures Assortment-LR

The building sets created as a collaboration between American Girl and Mega Brands will encourage children to build the next chapter of their favorite American Girl story or create new ones! The sets allow girls to spend hours reconnecting with their favorite Girl of the Year characters by recreating special moments from their stories. Each themed set features its own fully articulated Girl of the Year mini figure character, with realistic details and unique fabric elements, and comes packaged with a multi-page storybook with robust content and step-by-step building instructions. To extend the playability, the line also includes eight individually packaged American Girl mini friend figures, along with two style collections containing additional figures and mix-and-match accessories girls can use to further explore and expand the Girl of the Year story world. Downtown Style Collection-LR

The Girl of the Year-inspired construction line by Mega Bloks for American Girl includes the following sets:

  • Grace’s 2-in-1 Buildable Home ($69.99): The play options are endless with this deluxe 2-in-1 set, featuring 749 pieces. Girls can choose to build Grace’s Home, her Patisserie, or a Slumber Party. Grace's 2-in-1 Buildable Home (1)
  • Isabelle’s Ballet Recital ($39.99): Girls can help Isabelle put on the perfect performance with this set that includes Isabelle and Luisa mini figures, a buildable ballet studio, a main stage with spinning floor, and a rehearsal area with real fabric details. Isabelle's Ballet Studio-HR
  • Nicki’s Horse Stables ($29.99): Nicki appreciates the great outdoors, and now girls can, too, by building her stable and a jump for her horse Jackson.
  • Saige’s Art Studio ($19.99): Girls can paint a masterpiece like Saige, with this buildable art studio with artist’s easel, paint table, and real fabric details.
  • Grace’s Pastry Cart ($9.99): Baking is Grace’s business! Girls can help her fulfill her dream with this buildable bakery cart, which comes with a cash register and other fun accessories. AG-Graces-Buildable-Home Grace's Pastry Cart-LR
  • McKenna’s Gymnastics Training ($9.99): Girls can help McKenna practice her routine with this buildable gymnastics set with high bar, winner’s podium, and real fabric details.
  • Uptown & Downtown Style Collections ($14.99): Each style collection includes accessories like hairstyles, skirts, purses, glasses, and hats to create three unique American Girl mini figures. Combine with other Mega Bloks American Girl playsets for additional fun.
  • Collectible Figures Assortment ($3.99): Girls can collect eight highly detailed, fully articulated American Girl mini figures. Each figure is unique and comes with a stylish accessory and display block.

The Mega Bloks American Girl products range in price from $3.99 to $69.99 and are currently available exclusively in-store and online at Toys “R” Us in the U.S. and Canada. On July 1, 2016, the line will expand into other mass retailers in the U.S. and Canada. For more information about the Mega Bloks American Girl product line, visit americangirl.megabloks.com

This is not a sponsored post. All opinions are 100% my own. Images are property of American Girl and Mega Bloks.