Let's Play OC! | Family Fun in Orange County. : May 2014

May 28, 2014

Inside LEGO Legends of CHIMA Water Park @Legoland_CA | #LegendsofChima



We had the pleasure of visiting LEGOLAND California last week for the first time to preview the brand new addition to the water park, Legends of CHIMA Water Park. As we entered the water park area, we walked past the existing portion and onto the new CHIMA area. I have to admit, we were a little put off by the overcast weather we were given for this exciting day. However, when we arrived, we were all pleasantly surprised to find that they heated the water to 80 degrees! (This is all the time, not just when it is overcast!!)  The water was the perfect temperature!

May 22, 2014

TRAVEL: Staycation @Knotts Hotel PLUS Two Parks in Two Days! #KnottsPass #KnottsHotel #SoakCityOC

Last weekend we were invited to experience a staycation at Knott's Hotel. The hotel is literally down the street from us so why were we excited to be a part of this? EASY. Two parks in two days, water slides, boysenberry, and tuck-in service from Snoopy!


May 19, 2014

ACTIVITY SHEETS: Walking With Dinosaurs – The Arena Spectacular PLUS a Preview | @hondacenter @dinoslive

On Mother's Day this year, we took our boys to Discovery Science Center to meet a life-sized Baby T-Rex from Walking With Dinosaurs - The Arena Spectacular. While we waited for the presentation to begin, the kids enjoyed running around the Prehistoric Plaza located toward the back of the center where they explored fossil digs.



Dino Quest: Kids can go on a fun and educational scavenger hunt. 


May 17, 2014

Movie Review: Disney's Million Dollar Arm | #MillionDollarArm

This is written by Carolina Gonzalez. All opinions are our own. 



A few weeks ago my brother, Jorge, and I got the chance to attend to a pre-screening of Disney’s new movie, Million Dollar Arm. We were all excited to see Jon Hamm as we are big fans of his for his performance on Mad Men. We had a great time!

I must confess that I get very emotional when I watch movies, and this was not the exception. I went from laughing out loud to being excited, anxious and shedding some tears of sadness, and later, tears of joy.

This is such a great family film that I would totally recommend it. It targets both kids and adults. And if you have any kids who like baseball, softball, or cricket, (yes, cricket), they will totally enjoy this movie. It has amazing scenery of India and LA. We really enjoyed the music (so much fun) and the characters were hilarious!

May 14, 2014

TICKET GIVEAWAY: Feel the Beat! with The Fresh Beat Band @OCFair Aug 1st!


The Fresh Beat Band will be performing at the Pacific Amphitheatre at the OC Fair this year. Don't miss their only California appearance!! HOT TIP: each concert ticket includes FREE same day admission to the OC Fair so it’s a full day of fun at the Fair!

May 5, 2014

GIVEAWAY: Revolution Healthy Meal Kits - No Artificial Anything! | @RevolutionFoods

We recently received samples of Revolution Foods' NEW Meal Kits, and we must say, they're pretty tasty! PLUS you'll like that they're big on not having anything artificial (no artificial colors, flavors, or preservatives)!


There are (4) varieties available: Ham & Cheddar, Turkey & Cheddar, Cheese Pizza, and Peanut Butter & Jelly. NOTE: they're only currently available at select retailers like Target, Safeway, HEB, Central Market, Whole Foods, and Kim Soopers. We found these three at Pavillions (it's a Safeway).

May 4, 2014

Mother's Day Giveaway! PLUS Indulge - A Stylish Treat for Mothers @ShopBreaMall - May 8 (5-8pm) #spon

Disclosure: This is a sponsored post written by me for Brea Mall. 

Moms, You're invited!

Moms, take the night off and join Brea Mall's annual celebration of Mother's Day - Indulge: A Stylish Treat for Mothers presented by Diet Coke this Thursday, May 8th from 5 pm to 8 pm in the Center Court (and in-store)! You're invited to sit back, relax, and enjoy a fun evening celebrating motherhood and fashion! 

May 3, 2014

RECAP: Taste of Brea Mall Event | @ShopBreaMall #TasteofBreaMall #ShopBreaMall #spon

This is a sponsored post written by me for Brea Mall. 

On Saturday, April 26th, Brea Mall invited the public to come and celebrate their newly renovated Food Court with a "Taste of Brea Mall" from 12 pm - 2 pm.  We got there right before noon and the line was already forming. The first 200 people who registered at the event with their e-mail received a swag bag of goodies.


It was truly a unique experience. Shoppers received punch cards to sample Brea Mall’s selection of dining options such as:

May 1, 2014

Treat Your Mum Like a Queen Old English Style for Mother's Day Brunch @HiltonAnaheim



Hilton Anaheim's British-themed Mother’s Day Champagne Brunch returns this year on Sunday, May 11. The royal brunch will be served in the hotel’s Mix Restaurant and Lounge from 10:30 am until 3 pm. Check out their delicious menu below!

FUN FACT: Mother’s Day was first celebrated in Great Britain in the 17th century as Mothering Sunday before the custom began in the U.S. Today, Mother’s Day is celebrated there as it is here with children paying tribute to their mothers and grandmothers, thanking them for all their love and support.

Photo Gallery: Circus Vargas MagiKaria Extreme Now in OC! | @CircusVargas #Magikaria


Last week, we were excited to take the family to see Circus Vargas in The Big Top at Main Place Mall in Santa Ana. You can't miss it. Their tent can be seen from the freeways. Here's a hot tip: arrive early for the best seating (it's open seating)! PLUS 30 minutes before the show, kids are invited into the center for pre-show activities like hula hooping, scarves catching, and balancing tricks.