Nicole Connerley

Aug 2
2016

Kids Free at Legoland California

Legoland California has an exciting offer for a free admission for a child! This offer is valid at Legoland California, Legoland Florida, and Legoland Discovery Center. With the purchase of an adult park-hopper ticket to Legoland California you will receive a free child ticket for free. It is very easy just use code 169907 at checkout. The park-hopper ticket may be used at Legoland California and you can choose between Sea Life Aquarium, or the Legoland Water park. If the water park is still open I would recommend the Water park, my son runs through Sea Life so fast we are usually through the entire aquarium in ten minutes. The water park has tons of slides for children of all ages, to learn more about the Legoland Water park click here.

Jul 29
2016

AquaBall Naturally Flavored Water for Kids Giveaway

by Nicole Connerley

AquaBall is a great substitute to the “juice box” which are loaded with tons of sugar and high fructose corn syrup. Whether you choose a PB&J on white bread or an all organic lunch box odds are you have some type of juice box. The typical juice box has between 13 and 49 grams of sugar, even the juices claiming 25% less sugar still have 12 grams of sugar. I am always on the lookout for products with little or no sugar which is why we love AquaBall! AquaBall is naturally flavored water with zero sugar, zero calories, and no artificial colors or flavors.

aqua ball AquaBall wants to help you and your children make a healthier choice this summer with the #AquaBallPledge. The AquaBall Pledge is a fun challenge for parents and kids to make one healthy choice a day for less sugar. A very easy way to cut un-nessasary sugars is to dump the junk and drink AquaBall. After taking the pledge take a video and it could be selected to be highlighted on the AquaBall youtube channel.

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We are partnering up with AquaBall for a GIVEAWAY, you will receive the AquaBall water, a tote bag, blanket, bubble pens and cute utensils perfect for a lunchbox. To enter this awesome giveaway just comment below on why you want to cut the sugar!

Jul 26
2016

Back to school fun with #a2Milk, #IC (ad)

by Nicole Connerley

This post was sponsored by a2 Milk® as part of an Ambassador Program for Influence Central. I received complimentary products to facilitate my review.

Hard to believe back to school season is upon us, my son has a couple more weeks before he starts back at school. We have started our back to school shopping in fact we are almost finished! With back to school on the mind, I have already started thinking about the dreaded school lunch debate. My son wants over-processed aka junk food and want him to eat fruits and vegetables, in the end we usually meet in the middle. I usually add veggies in muffins with a2 Milk® for a healthy snack during school.

Mornings before school I love to make my son scrambled eggs with the help of a2 Milk®. Or on those morning when we have a little extra time, his favorite is organic pancakes with a2 Milk®. The reasons we enjoy a2 Milk® is because my son and I experience tummy troubles from other milk, but can enjoy a2 Milk® without any symptoms. Before a2 Milk® my son drank organic whole milk, I drank almond milk and my husband coconut milk, now I don’t have to purchase three different types of milk!

How does a2 Milk® do this you ask? Milk has two different proteins, A1 and a2. The A1 protein is the culprit behind many people’s discomfort after consuming dairy, and currently in all conventional and organic milk. The a2 Milk® only comes from specially selected a2 cows, whose milk is naturally free of the A1 protein. a2 Milk® is the real replacement to overly processed alternatives. My days of compromising taste with inferior nut- or bean-based beverages are gone! In the past if I accidentally poured the wrong milk on my son’s cereal it was a huge issue. Now we are a one milk family, it makes my life just a little easier.

For more information and resources click here to visit the Lactose Intolerance section of the a2 Milk website.

a2 Milk® can be found in the dairy section near the ‘organic milk’ to learn more about which stores sell a2 Milk®, see the a2 Milk® Store Locator: https://a2milk.com/find/ For more information please visit the company website a2 Milk®: https://www.a2milk.com/

Jul 15
2016

Movies in the Park July 15 & 16

by Nicole Connerley

Summer Movies in the Park is a perfect chance to relax and enjoy a safe and special night under the stars with your family. Arrive early to pick out a good seat! Bring blankets or low back chairs to sit on while you enjoy the movies. Bring a picnic dinner for your family to share as well.

Movies are all rated G or PG, and this year because of Star Wars PG-13, and the movies are all family friendly. Movies this year include Star Wars: The Force Awakens, The Good Dinosaur, Inside Out, and Kung Fu Panda 3 are some top favorites this year. Each movie is at a local park all over both the city of San Diego and San Diego County. All movies start at dusk (approx. 15 minutes after sunset, 8 p.m.). Movies are subject to change. For more information visit the event website here. See below for the movie/park nearest you for the 15th & 16th of July:

Friday, July 15

Star Wars: The Force Awakens (PG-13) @ Willie Henderson Sports Complex

Star Wars: The Force Awakens (PG-13) @ Pine Valley Park

Star Wars: The Force Awakens (PG-13) @ Dusty Rhodes Community Park

Inside Out (PG) @ Otay Lakes County Park

The Good Dinosaur (PG) @ Spring Valley County Park

The Good Dinosaur (PG) @ Live Oak Park

Saturday, July 16th

Kung Fu Panda 3 (PG) @ Allied Gardens

The Good Dinosaur (PG) @ Carmel Valley Recreation Center

Inside Out (PG) @ 4S Ranch Patriot Park

Inside Out (PG) @ Poway Community Park

Star Wars: The Force Awakens (PG-13) @ Brengle Terrace Park- Softball Fields

The Good Dinosaur (PG) @ North Clairemont Recreation Center

Star Wars: The Force Awakens (PG-13) @ Larsen Field

Jul 1
2016

San Diego Fireworks Schedule 2016

by Nicole Connerley

Aviara Resort @ Park Hyatt – The Aviara Park Hyatt Resort will host the annual July 4th fireworks show as well as a full day of fun activities. The fireworks show will begin at 9 P.M. for more information visit their website here.

Big Bay Boom @ Shelter & Harbor Island, Embarcadero, Seaport Village & Coronado Landing – As most of you remember last year was the big bay bust, with all of the fireworks going off within 9 seconds! This year The Firework show begins at 9 PM, enjoy music on radio THE MIGHTY 1090 AM and MAX FM 105.7 for more information click here.

Carlsbad @ Legoland – The annual Red, white and BOOM! at Legoland California is a fun-filled day for the entire family. You and your kids can enjoy live musical performances, family picnic games, like water-balloon tosses, burlap sack races and Uncle Sam Says. The Firework show begins at 8:30 PM, earlier than most because they know kids need to go to bed! For more information click here.

Coronado @ over Glorietta Bay – Coronado has a full day of activities on July 4th including the annual Independence Day Parade. The parade begins at 10 AM from Orange Ave from 1st Street to Churchill Place. Enjoy a concert in the Park at Spreckels Park at 4 PM where the Coronado Community Concert Band will perform. The Firework show begins at 9 PM, enjoy music by KYXY on 96.5 radio, for more information click here.

Del Mar @ Del Mar Fairgrounds – The fireworks at the Del Mar Fairgrounds is always incredible, I love that you can sit on the beach and enjoy the fireworks. The fairgrounds have a full line up of things to do on Independence Day including a Home Town Heros Parade at 7 PM. The Firework show begins at 9 PM, the fair is open until midnight so you can still enjoy some rides after the fireworks if you wish. For more information click here.

El Cajon @ Kennedy Park – This is a great family event to attend and it is totally FREE. Enjoy carnival games, crafts, family games, skate park, kiddie train rides, live music and more. The Firework show begins at 9 PM,the event activities begin at 1 PM. For more information click here.

Escondido @ Grape Park – Enjoy a variety of free entertainment, including musical performances, magicians, baton twirlers, children’s arts projects, old-fashioned contests and fireworks! The fun begins at 4 PM, and ending after the firework show at 9:30 PM. The Firework show begins at 9 PM, for more information click here.

Fallbrook @ Grand Tradition Estates – Fallbrook’s 9th annual July 4th celebration is now at a much lower price! Adults (12 and up) are $25 and 10 and under are FREE. Included is admission, parking, live entertainment, and of course the fireworks! The Firework show beings at 9 PM, for more information click here.

La Costa @ La Costa Resort & Spa – La Costa has a full day of activities for children on July 4th including making s’mores (my son’s favorite) The Firework show begins at 9 PM, for more information click here or call La Costa to make a reservation.

La Jolla @ Elizabeth Browning Scripps Park – La Jolla’s Fourth of July Fireworks show will be at 9 P.M.

Ocean Beach @ OB Pier – The Firework show will begin at 9 PM, on the Ocean Beach pier. The city asks if you do choose to roast marshmellows that you do NOT throw them. It costs over $1,000 for the clean up and the city does not have the money for the clean up. Please clean up after yourself! For more information click here.

Oceanside @ Camp Pendleton – This event is for authorized patrons and their guests only. It will be held at the Del Mar Beach Resort, which opens at 6 AM, Free family fun zone, live bands, and a fireworks show. The Firework show begins at 9 PM, and runs until 9:30 PM, for more information click here.

Oceanside @ El Corazon – Please note The Fireworks show was on July 3 at 9 PM, not July 4th. The city of Oceanside is celebrating 126 of incorporation on July 3rd. The annual parade will still be held on July 4th in the harbor, for more information click here.

Poway @ Old Poway Park – Bring your family and friends and celebrate our country’s independence “turn-of-the-twentieth-century-style” at An Old-fashioned Fourth of July. The Old-fashioned Fourth of July is followed by the The Firework show at 9 PM. Please note the fireworks are at Poway High School there is a $2 fee for adults, children 11 and under are free, for firework information click here.

Rancho Bernardo @ Bernardo Heights Middle School – The Spirit of the Fourth is a fun evening that begins at 6:00 p.m. at the Athletic Field of Bernardo Heights Middle School at 12990 Paseo Lucido, with an array of live entertainment. The Firework show begins at 9 PM, for more information click here.

San Marcos @ Bradley Park – The fun begins at 6 PM with carnival games, jumpers and food sales available on-site. The Firework show begins at 9 PM, for more information click here.

Santee @ Town Center Community Park East – The Santee Salutes Fun Zone; will include a variety of inflatable attractions, carnival rides and games. There is no cost for admission however parking is $5 – $15, The Firework show beings at 9 PM. For more information click here.

Vista @ Moonlight Amphitheatre – Moonlight Amphitheatre is within Brengle Terrace Park in Vista. Events include live music, the Light Up the Night Dinner, and one of the biggest fireworks displays in San Diego County! The Firework show begins at 9 PM. Admission is $5 (children under 5 are free) and parking is $15. For more information click here.

Jun 23
2016

Red, White, & BOOM at Legoland

by Nicole Connerley

Red, White and Boom at Legoland California is a family tradition in our house! Legoland has a full day full of games, contests, dance parties, with the day coming to an end at 8:30 p.m. with the fireworks show. Legoland does July 4th perfect for kids! You will not want to miss the Fireworks set to a patriotic musical tribute beginning at 8:30 p.m. with great viewing in designated locations throughout the Park. Throughout the day, kids of all ages can enjoy live musical performances and participate in all-American family picnic games, like water-balloon tosses, burlap sack races, family build challenge and LEGO Hamburger relay.

The celebration lasts from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. and fireworks at 8:30 p.m. All Red, White and BOOM! activities are included in the cost of admission to Legoland California.

Don’t miss Fireworks set to a patriotic musical tribute with great viewing in designated locations throughout the Park. Throughout the day, kids of all ages can enjoy performances, meet their favorite LEGO® Friends and Characters, and participate in all-American family picnic games, like water-balloon tosses, burlap sack races, the Family Build Challenge and LEGO Hamburger relay.

The celebration lasts from 1:00pm to 9:00pm with fireworks at 8:30pm. All Red, White and BOOM! activities are included in the cost of admission to LEGOLAND California.

For more information and to purchase tickets visit Legoland’s website here.