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Shop local this Christmas with Moxxie Skincare

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Christmas is coming!  We wanted to make sure you had this awesome Southern California company called Moxxie on your radar this season! I loved the inspirational name and thought the idea of natural, handcrafted skincare was worth exploring.

Something I’ve found in the past is all-natural products smell great but they can tend to dissolve quickly or crumble after just a few uses. I realize it’s because they are made without all the bad-for-you-chemicals and gunk, but it’s still annoying when after two washes your soap disintegrates.

Aside from just smelling good, the products I tried, Lotsa Lavender + Oatmeal bar soap and the Solid Sugar Scrub Cubes held up nicely and made my skin feel soft. Even my son liked the “bumby soap,” which is what he called the oatmeal chunks in the Lotsa Lavendar bar.

If you’re interested in trying something new for yourself or a gift for a loved one, check out their website at moxxiesoap.com. (Remember to add the word “soap” to the URL, otherwise you’ll end up in the completely wrong place!).  Merry Christmas!

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Coronado Christmas Parade & Open House

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The 39th Annual Coronado Christmas Parade and Open House Celebration is fun for all ages!  On Friday December 5th from 3 p.m. to 8 p.m. there will be snow at the ferry landing by the recreation department. Santa arrives by ferry at the Coronado Ferry Landing at 3:20 p.m.  From 5:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. there will be merchants open house on Orange Avenue for all to enjoy.

The 39th Annual Coronado Christmas Parade will be from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. down Orange Avenue.  Next Santa will light the Rotary Park 75-foot Christmas tree with the community band playing holiday music in the park.  Fun holiday family event, free for all to attend.  Get a picture with Santa and enjoy the holiday music.  

For more information you may visit the event website here.

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How do you Pregame for NCAA?

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The Hughes family are HUGE college football fans, our Saturday’s are scheduled around when our team plays.  Today is a big game, the rival game for our team and my husband and I are excited!  My father in law is a huge NCAA fan too, although for another team (something with a tide that rolls) we love talking about games with him.  Sadly I don’t think our team who is not rated will win against the #3 team, which is so hated in our house I will not even say who that team is.  There is always hope though so never say never, Go Gators! 🙂

gatorGetting ready for game day is part of the pregame ritual at our house, choosing which orange and blue shirt to wear is very important.  Before I met my husband I was a football fan but not a college football fan. A serious part of any college sport is proudly sporting your teams colors.  My son and I now own more than a dozen Florida Gator shirts.  It is just part of being a serious fan of any college team, above is my husband son and I all proudly sporting our Gator gear.  Walmart is one of the best places to purchase any NCAA gear, we always load up when we visit Florida, or when shopping at Walmart.com

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The NCAA is teaming with Walmart and offering a $5 gift card when a purchase of Axe, Dove Men+ and Degree products of $15 or more is made.  All details for this offer which is just in time for Christmas may be found by clicking here.  Our favorite college team hasn’t had the best season, not even sure if a bowl game is happening this year for us, but your team may be going to a bowl game.  If a team you love is going to a bowl game you and a friend could win a trip to a game!  To enter to win a trip to a college bowl game with a friend click here for more details.  NCAA bowl games are so fun, you and a friend will have a blast don’t forget to enter.

Giveaway time! Walmart NCAA are teaming up to give some lucky readers either one of 10 –  $50 Walmart gift cards or a $500 Walmart gift card!  Check out all of Jesse Palmer’s pre game playbook action, he was a Florida Gator so I have a little crush on the guy, can you blame me?

This is a sponsored post with Global influence, all thoughts are my own. 

Santa’s coming to Bates Nut Farm

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Bates Nut Farm will be hosting their largest Arts ‘n Crafts Fair of the year over the long Thanksgiving weekend. The “Santa’s Coming!” Craft Fair will be open Friday, Saturday and Sunday, November 28th through November 30th from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

With over 80 artisans selling a variety of handmade crafts and fine art, there is no doubt you will find something great! Each day live bands perform on the Bates stage from 12:00 – 3:00. Friday is Jazz, Saturday features the Ash Street Ramblers, and the Honky Tonk Kings will perform on Sunday.

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Santa arrives by hayride at 1:00 pm both Friday and Saturday, and he will spend time with young visitors until 3:00 pm. Take a free hayride with Santa and be sure to bring your camera! Admission and parking are free.  For more information visit Bates Nut Farm website here.  

 

12 Days of Christmas Giveaway Oceanside

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We are so excited to share with you the “12 Days of Christmas” including giveaways and rewards for “buying local” with the California Welcome Center of Oceanside!  Whether you are visiting Oceanside or live here stop by the welcome center (located at 928 N Coast Hwy, Oceanside, CA 92054) anytime between now and December 18th to enter to win.

oceanside sunsetWhile at the welcome center check out the local gift section, there are tons of cute and unique gifts from local merchants, also all purchases will receive a 12% discount!  The items included are a limited edition custom T-shirt by Surf Ride that features the Oceanside Pier and celebrates Surf Ride’s 40th anniversary, beach-inspired, custom jewelry by Oh Yeah and Coola’s Hang Ten brand of natural sunscreen.  Don’t miss Surf Ride’s annual black friday sale for HUGE savings on all the surf brands you love!

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I have lived in Oceanside for ten years and this week was my very first time visiting the California Welcome Center Oceanside.  I am happy I took the time to stop by to see all they have to offer.  Tons and tons of local attraction information, maps, guides, visitor to do list and so much more!  The welcome center is also a convenient spot to purchase discount tickets, coupons and maps to area attractions. The Oceanside Welcome Center is open daily from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. with the help of the wonderful volunteers.

Don’t forget to enter to win one of 12 gift certificates for your favorite local restaurants and attractions while at the Oceanside Welcome Center!

Upcoming Holiday Events in Oceanside

Thursday, December 4 from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m.Oceanside will kick off the holiday season with a grand Christmas Tree Lighting ceremony at Regal Center Plaza at 401 Mission Ave. in downtown Oceanside. This family-friendly event will be filled with activities for the whole family. Children can visit with Santa Claus, create a craft, enjoy the zip-line, tree climb, bounce houses, and games or take a ride to the pier in the horse-drawn carriage. After the tree lighting ceremony, visitors can head over to the Sunset Market for all their holiday gift needs, plus music, and a children’s activity area.Oceanside Tree Lighting

Friday, December 5 from 7 p.m.-8:30 p.m.  4th Annual Christmas Concert at Mission San Luis Rey – The historic church at Mission San Luis Rey is a majestic, spiritual setting for listening to traditional Christmas carols.   Holiday carols are performed by Premier Brass and singers from the San Diego Opera Chorus. The concert will be followed by a delicious dessert reception in the Sacred Garden surrounded by thousands of holiday lights. Tickets range in price from $40 to $60 per person and proceeds benefit preservation and maintenance of the church. Register online by clicking here or call (760)757-3651, ext. 161. The mission is located at 4050 Mission Ave., Oceanside

missionSaturday, December 6 from 10:00 a.m. & 12:00 p.m. Coaster Holiday Express – Families can take a ride on a magical holiday train with Santa, Mrs. Claus and friends on Saturday, December 6. North County Transit District’s Coaster Holiday Express is a specially decorated train ride that features photo opportunities with Santa and classic carol singing for children of all ages. Each 65-minute Holiday COASTER Express ride travels non-stop and roundtrip from Oceanside to Solana Beach. The ride is recommended for families with children between the ages of 3 and 10.

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Last year we had so much fun taking our son on the Coaster Holiday Express!  It is only $8 per person this year with departure times of 10 a.m. and 12 p.m. from the Oceanside transit center.  Please note tickets are not available day of and it will SELL OUT AND FAST!  Tickets may be purchased beginning at 8:00 a.m. on Wednesday, November 12th in person at a transit center or online here.

orion and santaSaturday, December 13th from 7:00 p.m. to 9 p.m. The Parade of Lights at Oceanside Harbor is a fun tradition that residents and visitors look forward to all year. On Saturday, December 13 from 7-9 p.m., fishing boats, sail boats, yachts, kayaks and dinghies will dress up in holiday swag and circle the Oceanside Harbor to enchant onlookers. Many of the boats feature people dressed up like Santa waving to the crowd.

Parade of Lights

Each Thursday in December from 5-9 p.m., Oceanside’s weekly Sunset Market is transformed into a Holiday Gift Market with hundreds of unusual and exotic gift ideas from around the world. The Certified Farmers Market section features farm fresh produce and floral items plus a myriad of gourmet food items to take home for holiday parties. Strolling carolers add to the merriment. Kids are delighted by pony rides, face painters and a jump house. Sunset Market is located in downtown Oceanside at Pier View Way. Markets will be closed on Thaksgiving, Christmas and New Year’s Day. For information, contact MainStreet Oceanside at (760) 754-4512 or click here.


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No Bake Halloween Treats – mini pumpkins

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Fun and easy Halloween treats to make with kids!  Last night my 8-year-old and I made these adorable mini pumpkins for Halloween.   The pumpkins are very simple and a blast to make.  This was our first time making these and they didn’t turn out too bad considering my 8-year-old did most of them!

Halloween finish

Ingredients needed:

  • 1 box Rice Crispy Cereal
  • 1 bag of marshmallows
  • 1 bag of tootsie rolls
  • Orange food coloring (we used Color Garden because it is 100% plant-based)
  • Black sparkle gel
  • Green decorating icing

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To make:

  • In a microwave safe bowl add 40 marshmallows, melt for 1 min, then 30 seconds until it is melted
  • Add orange dye to melted marshmallows

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  • 4 cups of rice crispy cereal, add more if needed
  • Roll into balls, about the size of a tennis ball
  • Set on a cookie sheet and allow the little pumpkins to set (20 min)

Halloween pumpkins

  • Use black sparkle gel to draw on eyes and mouth
  • Use green decorating icing to add leaves
  • Roll out tootsie rolls to use as stump and add-on top

halloween pumpkinsThe mini pumpkins have been a HUGE hit!  I gave them to the his teacher, school nurse, the wonderful women who help at the office in his school and everyone on our street. I just got back from lunch with my brother and just walking through the restaurant everyone was telling me how cute they were.  I hope your friends and family love them too, Happy Halloween!

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