Archives for September 2017

500 Classic Motorcycles at House of Blues Anaheim for Distinguished Gentleman’s Ride 9.24

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The Distinguished Gentleman’s Ride, a global motorcycle fundraising event, will make a grand conclusion at House of Blues Anaheim on Sunday, September 24. The ride will bring an estimated 500 classic and vintage style motorcycles to be showcased on the north side upper level of Anaheim GardenWalk, across from House of Blues main entrance. The 500 riders will be dressed in his or her best dapper suits and classy attire for the occasion.

 

The ride will begin at Triumph Motorcycles in Newport Beach, travel through Huntington Beach, and stop in Costa Mesa at VANS Headquarters to meet the Grand Marshall for the event, professional skateboarder and musician, Steve Caballero. Then the ride will continue on to Anaheim and conclude at House of Blues Anaheim for a special celebration with a red carpet entrance, live entertainment from bands Kid Ramos, Colony Boys and Steve Caballero’s band, Road Surfers, as well as a Gentleman’s Happy Hour with themed food and drink specials.

 

WHEN:

Sunday, September 24, 2017, 1-6 p.m.

 

SCHEDULE:

12:30-1:15 p.m. – 500 motorcycles arrive at House of Blues Anaheim (Motorcycles will be displayed on North side, upper level of Anaheim GardenWalk, across from House of Blues entrance) (Photo ops)

 

1-3 p.m. – Gentleman’s Happy Hour and live entertainment in House of Blues Restaurant & Bar

 

3 p.m. – Foundation Room opens with Gentleman’s Happy Hour and lounge menu specials

 

6 p.m. – Event concludes

 

WHERE:

The new House of Blues Anaheim (at GardenWalk)

400 West Disney Way, Suite 337, Anaheim, CA

 

CONTACT:

Please visit http://www.houseofblues.com/anaheim or contact (714) 778-2583. For more information about The Distinguished Gentleman’s Ride please visit https://www.gentlemansride.com

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About Distinguished Gentleman’s Ride:
The Distinguished Gentleman’s Ride (DGR) is a global motorcycle fundraising event to raise awareness of prostate cancer and to benefit the prevention of male suicide. The themed ride, founded in 2012 by Mark Hawwa in Sydney, Australia, suggests dapper attire such as tweed suits and silk vests, and vintage-style motorcycles such as café racers, bobbers, classics, old school choppers, classic sidecars and more. In 2016, more than 57,000 participants in 505 cities throughout 90 countries mounted their motorcycles in honor of the cause, raising $3.65 million dollars to help fund research on behalf of The Movember Foundation.

 

About House of Blues Anaheim:

The new House of Blues Anaheim at GardenWalk, marks the first new House of Blues to be built in the U.S. in a decade. The venue spans 44,000 square feet of space, with live music in four unique entertainment venues all under one roof including the main concert hall, the intimate Parish, the Foundation Room and House of Blues Restaurant and Bar. All four of the entertainment and food spaces offer the most advanced sound system of any House of Blues, and the location will feature live entertainment every night.

 

About House of Blues:
Founded in 1992, House of Blues are located throughout the United States and form the country’s pre-eminent group of intimate music venues. Each features state-of-the-art sound and lighting technology in one-of-a-kind custom designed environments aimed to bring fans as close as possible to the artists. Every location’s restaurant and bar is adorned with signature original folk-art – part of the world’s largest collection – combined with the House of Blues legendary hospitality and tantalizing cuisine.

 

About Anaheim GardenWalk:

Anaheim GardenWalk is a 460,000-square-foot outdoor dining, shopping and entertainment destination situated in the heart of the Anaheim Resort District just steps from the Disneyland® Resort, Anaheim Convention Center, and a short drive from Angel Stadium and Honda Center. Anaheim GardenWalk is home to a distinctive collection of popular restaurants, vibrant nightlife, trendy shops, an upscale bowling lounge and fun family events. New exciting happenings are well underway at Anaheim GardenWalk, including the addition of outstanding restaurants, entertainment venues and retail shops. Upon completion of the redevelopment, Anaheim GardenWalk will provide a one-of-a-kind guest experience and a world-class gathering place for locals and visitors. For more information, visit Anaheim GardenWalk and follow the center on FacebookTwitter and Instagram.

Raindrop nebulizing diffuser for aromatherapy by Organic Aromas is a must-buy!

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Looking for a great way to make your room smell great? This is one great product! An Organic Aromas® Nebulizing Diffuser™ is a great choice! I received the Raindrop 2.0 Nebulizing Essential Oil Diffuser to try out and I love how well it works and all the different colors! It’s simply beautiful and I like the quality. But, yes I have to admit my favorite thing is the variety of colors. It’s easy to use and easy to clean. I thought there may be some complicated type of setup but this was not the case. I highly recommend!

Uses Any Pure Essential Oil Only!

Do not use thick essential oils, like those extracted from tree resin, or carrier oils, like jojoba, grape seed and coconut oil, etc. Also, do not use synthetic fragrance oils.

You can purchase on Amazon.com.

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Self Disclosure: I received a free product to facilitate this post. Any opinions expressed are my own. Images are also my own. 

 

Starting with Soil is a fun app to teach kids about Organic Food!

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The Whole Kids Foundation this Summer launched Starting with Soil, a free tablet-based organic education app available via Google Play and the App Store that provides a fun way for kids and parents to learn the meaning of organic and where organic food comes from.

I had the opportunity to check it out and also received some gifts to grow our own garden. We currently are growing Sweet Basil Cherry Tomatoes and Spinach! Yum!

I downloaded the app on my husband’s iPad and I really recommend it! It’s a fun way for kids and parents to learn the meaning of organic and where organic food comes from. So check it out! It’s available on Google Play and in the App Store for iPad.

 

Self Disclosure: I received a free gift package to start our own vegetable garden. No other compensation was received.

The Safe Way to Add Fragrance to Your Home!

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Looking for a safer alternative to candles? Something that will make your room smell great? I absolutely love this product and it would also make a great gift and we know the holidays will be here before we know it!  Happy Wax sent me samples to review and I am quite impressed!

Happy Wax provides a safe alternative to candles and even traditional melters. The warmer is, of course, flameless, but more importantly the melts are completely non-toxic and are safe for children.

 

Plus, unlike paraffin-based candles and melts, Happy Wax uses all-natural soy wax that is 100% vegetable-based, made from renewable resources and American farm-grown soybeans. Happy Wax Melts are completely pesticide-free, non-toxic, contain no genetically modified materials, are not tested on animals and each melt is hand-poured in Durham, North Carolina.

 

Happy Wax was thoughtfully designed with a home’s interior in mind. The chic, modern and simple design of the Happy Wax Warmer is the perfect accent piece to compliment any mantel, side table, or nursery. But, even better, the Happy Wax Melts transform any room with a fresh, gentle, livable fragrance throughout. The melts are an all-natural, mixable, and available in over 20 unique scents and in adorable shapes like gummie bears, hearts, specific holiday collections and more.

I just love the shapes that are available! I think I need one of these in every room in my house! I received the Spa Day mix and they are too cute! They are shaped like gummie bears! But, the best thing is how they smell and that it is safe to have this in a room with pets and children. I highly recommend! This is so much better than candles! My favorites are the Lavender/Chamomile Wax Melts!

Self Disclosure: I received free samples to facilitate this post. Images were also provided. 

 

 

DesignEvo is an online logo maker that is easy to use and it is FREE!

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Looking to make logos? This one is really cool and it is easy and free! Some of its key features:

* Over one million icons available to search through.
* Hundreds of text fonts and shapes to choose from.
* Fully customizable and unlimited free downloads to your logos.

Check it out at https://www.designevo.com/

 

Self Disclosure: No compensation was received to post. I was asked to check it out and I recommend it.

 

Good Earth Wakes Up Chamomile Tea Category with “Sweet & Spicy Good Night Tea”

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Good Earth Tea, leading specialty tea purveyors best known for the legendary “Sweet & Spicy” tea blend, has exciting news for chamomile drinkers: they no longer have to settle for sleepy flavor for their bedtime beverage, thanks to the launch of “Sweet & Spicy Good Night Tea.” By blending the highest quality chamomile flowers with exotic, juicy dragon fruit and fiery cinnamon, Good Earth has created more than a new tea: Sweet & Spicy Good Night is an entirely new experience in chamomile that can be enjoyed hot or iced!

 

The decades-long popularity of the original Good Earth’s Sweet & Spicy tea stems from its unreplicated combination of sweet and spicy elements that are naturally free of calories – and full of taste bud-tingling flavor. Last year, Good Earth introduced the first expansion of this popular tea line: Sweet & Spicy Green. Today, the brand is proud to introduce Good Night chamomile tea, the third member of the Sweet & Spicy family.

 

Good Earth believes that tea should never be boring – and that includes chamomile tea. (After all, a good night’s sleep is never boring!) That’s why our Master Blenders have brought together the benefits of chamomile with the sweetness of dragon fruit and the spiciness of cinnamon. The result is a soothing-yet-scintillating tea whose amazing aroma and tantalizing taste will put the final exclamation point on the day before dozing off to sweet (and spicy) dreams.

 

“We are always amazed by our loyal fans…and we are listening to them! They want more ways to enjoy the intriguing Sweet & Spicy flavor combinations they can only get from Good Earth, so we are expanding the line to meet their needs,” said Dhwani Kothari, Global Brand Manager at Good Earth Teas, Inc. “With Sweet & Spicy now available in our original black tea, new green tea, and newest chamomile tea, our fans can enjoy a Sweet & Spicy moment at any time of the day – or night. And there is more to come!”

 

Good Earth’s new Sweet & Spicy Good Night chamomile tea is naturally caffeine free made with natural flavors and ingredients, and free from sweeteners. Available in Original and Organic varieties, Sweet & Spicy Good Night can be purchased at select major retailers nationwide and online at GoodEarth.com for a MSRP of $4.29 (18 bags per box).

I had the opportunity to try this new Tea (it actually came out earlier this Summer!) and I love it! I stopped drinking caffeine-free tea before bed because it tasted so blah! I love the taste of cinnamon in this tea and love that it is available in the chamomile tea. Look for it at a store near you! 

 

For more information about the complete line of Good Earth teas, including Sweet & Spicy Good Night chamomile varieties, visit GoodEarth.com. For the latest updates, be sure to follow Good Earth on Facebook (Facebook.com/GoodEarthTea) and Instagram (Instagram.com/GoodEarthTea).

 

About Good Earth Tea

One of the first American herbal companies and a leader in specialty tea, Good Earth Tea offers a tea adventure like no other, taking inspiration from the Earth’s wonders to transform rich flavors from around the world into vivid and intriguing blends such as Sweet & Spicy. Good Earth Tea is part of the Tata Group, one of the largest India-headquartered multinationals in North America, that also includes Eight O’Clock Coffee and Tetley Tea. On Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram: @GoodEarthTea.

Self Disclosure: I received free samples to facilitate this post. Images and information were also provided.

Yogurtland Introduces Ice Cream!

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Beginning August 29, Yogurtland is giving everyone’s sweet tooth a reason to rejoice with the limited time addition of premium chocolate and vanilla ice cream.  The new serve yourself ice cream gives Yogurtland fans an indulgent option to create their own customized treat.

With the addition of chocolate and vanilla ice cream, Yogurtland is providing a one-stop shop for all to enjoy.  Yogurtland guests can swirl up their choice of chocolate or vanilla ice cream, or both, and head over to the topping bar to build their satisfying, delicious masterpiece. With over 60 fruit, candy, cereal, nuts, cookies and other toppings to choose from, Yogurtland offers fans the chance to completely customize both their yogurt and ice cream experience with all their favorite additions.

“One of the many joys for Yogurtland fans is to build their creation to perfectly suit their taste buds,” said John Carlson, senior vice president of marketing, development and operations at Yogurtland. “Now, fro-yo fanatics and ice cream lovers alike will have the chance to do so, all under one roof at Yogurtland.”

Yogurtland’s flavorologists are continually hand crafting craveable flavors that keep fans loving their experience. Yogurtland owns its own dairy and by controlling the frozen yogurt making process, the company can deliver the highest quality flavors, setting new standards for millions of fans.

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We had the opportunity to try out the new Ice Cream at Yogurtland and my son liked it so much that it was gone before I could take a photo! 

Presently Yogurtland has more than 320 locations across the U.S., Australia, Guam, Singapore, Thailand, Venezuela and Dubai.  For more information, visit http://www.yogurt-land.com or http://www.facebook.com/yogurtland.

Self Disclosure: I was able to try out the new Ice Cream to facilitate this post. Images were provided.

Nermal is Pet of the Week!

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Except for her lovely gray coat, Nermal is about as different as she can be from her Garfield namesake. For one, she’s not an annoying pest—she’s sweet, chatty and a little shy at first. She’s also a female and only 3 years old. Although the expression on her face is one as having been caught with a paw in the treat jar, she’s very mellow and would never pull anything like that! Meet Nermal at the Companion Animal Village at 7700 East Spring St., (562) 570-PETS. Ask for ID#A594880.

 

(This rescue encouraged by the usual suspects.)

 

Credit: Courtesy of the Companion Animal Village.