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Apr 26
2013

SD Mom’s Night Out special offer!

SD Mom’s Night Out is an event I have been lucky enough to be apart of for a few years now and the Mother’s Day event is right around the corner. What mom do you know that doesn’t need a night out? We all need a night out every once in a while and SD Mom’s Night Out is its put on by local moms for local moms. Right now tickets are on sale buy one get one free! The price at the door will be $35 so hurry and get your tickets now at half off for you and a girlfriend!

This year’s Mother’s Day event will be held on Thursday May 9th at Roppongi in La Jolla. Today I will be heading down to Roppongi to taste the menu for the event, I am thrilled as I have yet to try the La Jolla sushi and asian fusion restaurant.

The SD Mom’s Night Out Mother’s Day event will feature chocolate and wine pairings compliments of Chuao and Constellation, light appetizer fare, mini spa treatments with Evian Salon & Spa, a fun evening to mix and mingle with friends and much more. It’s all you need for a very happy Mother’s Day and celebrate National Mom’s Nite Out!

As with every event that SD Mom’s Night Out hosts there is a very worthy cause that will benefit and the foundation is The Promise Walk for Preeclampsia™ which supports the mission of the Preeclampsia Foundation. They provide patient support and education, raise public awareness, catalyze research and improve health care practices for millions of mothers and their babies every year who are impacted by preeclampsia and related hypertensive disorders of pregnancy.

Please join us on May 9th for a fun-filled evening out with your girlfriends. DId I mention the wine and chocolate pairings? If you were on the fence that should have pushed you over I’m guessing. To purchase tickets or for more information click here.

Apr 15
2013

Chicken Tortilla Soup – Crock Pot Recipe

by Nicole Connerley

Today seems like a perfect day for soup so I’m making my chicken tortilla soup for dinner in my crock pot. My house smells so good right now because of this soup! I don’t use my crock pot that often, but this is so easy and delicious I may start using it more!

All of the ingredients I purchased are from Trader Joe’s so some of the items are kind of specific, of course you can add or substitute as needed.

4 Boneless, Skinless Chicken Breasts
30 oz. Organic Low Sodium Chicken Broth
2 Green Onions chopped
1 Small Can Tomato Sauce (or if you only have large can just use half of it)
1 Small Can Fire Roasted Diced Green Chiles
1 Can Whole Kernel Corn
1 Can Diced Tomatoes
1 Can Organic Black Beans
1 Package Trader Joe’s Taco Seasoning Mix
1 Tablespoon Worcestershire Sauce
1 Tablespoon Trader Joe’s Crushed Garlic

Combine all ingredients into your crock pot (except the black beans, add the beans when only 2 hours left) Set the cook time on low for 6-7 hours, after 3-4 hours shred chicken.

Once finished add cilantro, avocado, tortilla chips, shredded cheese and sour cream. Add a lime for garnish and Enjoy!

Apr 15
2013

Encinitas street fair this weekend April 27 & 28

by Nicole Connerley

The 30th annual Encinitas Street Fair will be held on Saturday April 27 and Sunday April 28th 2013. We love going to the Encinitas street fair and I’m hoping the weather is a bit nicer than today! The street fair will host over 450 food, arts and crafts vendors, five live music stages, children’s rides, and the Beer Garden Stage sponsored by Stone Brewing Company and Port Brewing Company.

Don’t miss on Saturday the Encinitas Fire Department will host the annual pancake breakfast in the 7/11 parking lot from 7 am to 11 am.

See below for the lineup:

Stone Brewing Co. & Port Brewing Co. Beer Garden Stage- Location: Lumberyard parking lot at HWY 101 & I Street– Open from 11:00am-4:30pm in the Lumberyard parking lot on I Street and Highway 101. On Saturday, catch Bill Magee Blues Band (12pm-2pm) andSTRANGER (2:30pm-4:30pm). Sunday’s lineup features The Retro Rocketts (12pm-2pm) and Jerry HotRod DeMink (2:30pm-4:30pm).

Center Courtyard of the Lumberyard Stage– Come join the fun at the center courtyard stage of the Lumberyard! On Saturday, catch The Blue Moonies (11:45am-1:45pm) and Peter Sprague Trio (2:15pm-4:15pm). Sunday listen to Allegato World Jazz (11:45am-1:45pm) and Elaine Faye & the Big Bang (2:15pm-4:15pm).

Getting there: The best way to go to the street fair is always the Coaster, we love taking the coaster because it drops you off right where the fair begins. This is also helpful if you are planning on hitting up the beer garden 🙂 The coaster schedule may be found here.

As always there is no parking on the 101 from D to J on Saturday and Sunday and if you are there your car will be towed!

For more information visit the event website here.

Apr 13
2013

Visit the Carlsbad Flower Fields

by Nicole Connerley

For information on the 2015 Flower Fields schedule , click here.

The Flower Fields in Carlsbad are absolutely beautiful right now, we visited yesterday and my mother in law said there are no words to describe how beautiful it really is. There are fun things for kids to do like the Sweet Pea Maze, which my mother-in-law and I got lost in but my son found his way out within a minute. There is also a coupon available for $2 off your visit per person the coupon is valid now through May 12th. You do not have to print this out I just showed it to them off my phone and they accepted it. Enjoy!

Apr 13
2013

Family Day at Lux Art Institute Encinitas

by Nicole Connerley

It is one of those days again in SoCal where the sun is nowhere to be seen. Lucky for us today is Family Day at the Lux Institute in Encinitas. Your whole family is invited today to enjoy free admission, free studio tours, refreshments and hands-on art projects, there will also be live music by The Yes Team. This family day is best for children 3 and older but of course all children are welcome. For more information visit the event website here.

Apr 5
2013

Kid’s Day at the Carlsbad Flower Fields

by Nicole Connerley

The Carlsbad Flower Fields will be hosting the annual Kid’s Day this Sunday, April 7 from 9 am to 5 pm. We love the Carlsbad Flower Fields and usually visit more than once a season. If you do plan to visit more than once by the season pass, as it will pay for itself within two visits.

Kid’s Day at The Flower Fields ®, is a day full of fun activities for kids like arts and crafts, face painting and Ronald McDonald! There’s also a sweet pea maze, Santa’s playground and live music! Don’t miss this great day full of fun for kids and parents alike.

This year there will also be a Gourd Art & Crafts Jubilee. Gourd Art Sales, free Demonstrations plus Make and Take workshops! Learn what a gourd is and how to transform it into art.

For more information click here.

Don’t forget to do the tractor ride my kids love it! P.S. only the two on the left are related to me, the other two are close friends.