For those on go: Honey Maid GoBites #ThisIsWholesome

This is part of a sponsored campaign with Being Latino and Honey Maid. However, all opinions expressed are my own.

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Like most young American families, our life Monday through Saturday is go-go-go! I leave very early to head to my teaching job, while my husband, who works very close to home, is responsible for getting the kids up and dressed and out the door.  You would think by now that we would be organized and do things like prepare lunches ahead of time, the night before. So far, this is only an occasional occurrence and lunches get hastily prepped 10 minutes before heading out the door.  Because of this, having healthy but convenient snacks are a must.

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My kids are picky, so it can be challenging finding healthy food and treats for their lunch. It doesn’t help that they also have an every changing sense of things the will and won’t eat for lunch.  These days, having them buy lunch at school is not much of  better option with most of the school lunches being loaded with carbs.  It is important to be to be able to fill them up with food that is filling and not just a filler.

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New Honey Maid GoBites are crispy pockets with delicious fillings delivering protein and whole grains.  These little snacks provide the protein and 7 grams of whole grains with a delicious taste that helps fuel our on-the-go family.  We look forward to trying both the chocolate and vanilla flavors and hope you do too.

Extra! Extra! Newsies is here! Read all about it!

In 1992 Walt Disney Studios released a live action musical based on the real-life events of the Newsboys’ Strike of 1899. With a screenplay by Bob Tzudiker and Noni White, and a score written by Alan Menken and lyricist Jack Feldman, the film was meant to be a revival of the live-action musical genre. Though it was not a hit in theatres, its memorable score and athletic dance numbers made it a fan favorite, and it quickly gained a cult following.  If you were like us, we wore out several video tapes of the movie.

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A stage adaptation of NEWSIES was in great demand, so Disney Theatrical Group began working on developing a stage play.
Alan Menken and Jack Feldman were called back to work on the score, and Harvey Fierstein signed on to adapt the screenplay for the stage. With this dream team of theatre makers on board, Disney Theatrical Group began a several year process of making NEWISES as beloved onstage as it was onscreen.

Disney mounted a four-week engagement of NEWSIES to test the material. When that production received rave reviews and international interest in the show, the producers changed course and announced a limited Broadway run. NEWSIES opened at the Nederlander Theatre on March 29, 2012. The show was a huge success and now in 2015, the production has come to Los Angeles.

Carpe Diem – Seize the Day and the opportunity to catch this fantastic Musial while it’s in-town.

The show runs at the Pantages from March 24th through April 19th. Tickets start at $55. 
You can find more information here.

Easter Eggstravaganza at the Irvine Park Railroad and Giveaway!

March is here and Spring is just a couple of week away, that means Easter is right around the corner.  Starting Saturday, March 14th through April 4th, the Irvine Park Railroad will once again host it’s annual Easter Eggstravaganza.

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In addition to the awesome train ride through beautiful Irvine Park, kids 2-12 can also participate in an Easter egg hunt.  There will also be a meet and greet with the Easter Bunny, hay rides, carnival games, face painting, and much more!

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We are holding a giveaway for 6 Tickets (which can be used to ride the train OR participate in Easter Eggstravaganza activities) AND
1 Wheel Fun Rentals at Irvine Park surrey rental (excludes the double surrey) AND
1 Wheel Fun Rentals at Irvine Park paddle boat rental

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To enter: leave a comment about your favorite thing to do at Irvine Park. It may be the railroad, the bike rentals or even the paddle boats.  Maybe there’s something else you enjoy there?  Leave a comment here on the blog.  Giveaway ends on Friday, March 6th at 11:59pm. Winner will be selected at random. Good luck!

Entrance to Irvine Regional park is $3-$5, the railroad opens at 10 AM and train tickets are $5 each.  Visit IrvineParkRailroad.com for more information.