You may remember that last week, we featured Thank a Truck Driver and Rudolph Foods. Hope that you were able to participate! To find out who won, you can simply click here. I received some delicious samples of their tasty Pork Rinds and they are simply a tasty snack!

We have teamed up for a Giveaway! One winner will win their own free sample! To enter, leave a comment below telling us your favorite thing about the Fall. Deadline to enter is October 1st, 2015 at noon PST. One winner will randomly be selected via Random.org.

Self Disclosure: I received a free sample to facilitate this post. Photo Credit: Rudolph Foods.

What better way to celebrate than by sharing your best California memories?

Gaslamp Popcorn is hosting a California Moment contest! Just upload photo of your California Moment at GaslampPopcorn.com and you have the chance to WIN $2,500 and a year of popcorn! Plus, one runner up will review a $500 cash prize.

Find Gaslamp Popcorn near you at GaslampPopcorn.com/locate!

I received a sample of Gaslamp Popcorn and it really is delicious! I also like that it is a healthier snacking option!

We have teamed up with Gaslamp Popcorn for a giveaway! One winner will win a bag of Gaslamp Popcorn! To enter, leave a comment below telling us one of your favorite places to visit in California! Deadline to enter is September 25th, 2015 at noon PST. One winner will randomly be selected via Random.org.

Self Disclosure: I received a free sample to facilitate this post. No other compensation was received.

Your child will just love Captain No Beard and his crew!


Talk Like A Pirate Day is coming in just nine days! Carole P. Roman and her “character” Captain No Beard want to celebrate this day with an awesome giveaway. Arrg…

This one is a bit different though as every day you have to go looking for clues that lead up to the day. If you are really lucky, you might even find a pop up treasure along the way.

So, what is the final pirate booty you say? Well, Shiver Me Timbers! There is a treasure chest filled with Carole P. Roman’s “Captain No Beard Series” of books and a $25 gift card to Toys R Us.
Aye, that sounds like a good treasure to me, Me Mateys!

So, follow the Rafflecopter below for where to find the clues. The more you look, the more entries you have. Good luck with finding the “X”!

DIsclosure: This giveaway was arranged by Away We Go Media on behalf of Carole P. Roman. SoCal City Kids has been asked to promote this giveaway and has not be compensated for this post. The giveaway begins on Sept 9, 2015 and ends midnight of Sept 20, 2015. This giveaway is open to U.S. only. All entries will be verified. Winner must respond to an email sent within 48 hours or forfeit their prize.

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Several tribes will be represented at the Aquarium through live music and dance, cultural craft presentations, and artifacts of daily life.

Envision what our region was like several hundreds of years ago and learn about the various tribes that maintain their historical connection to the ocean at the Aquarium of the Pacific’s Moompetam: Gathering of the Salt Water People. The Aquarium’s eleventh annual Native American festival will be held Saturday and Sunday, September 19-20, 2015. This event will feature traditional music, dance, storytelling, cultural craft demonstrations, and educational programs. Families will be able to participate in arts and crafts for all ages as well as other activities inspired by local indigenous maritime cultures. Native American artists will present cultural materials, such as basketry, items of adornment, and artifacts of daily life.

Moompetam (pronounced \’mohm peh tahm\), meaning “People of the Ocean,” is derived from the word for saltwater in the Tongva language. For the local, coastal, and island indigenous people of Southern California, the ocean has always been a sacred entity. The maritime native peoples that inhabited ocean waters for thousands of years, including the Tongva, Chumash, Acjachemen, Costanoan, Luiseno, and Kumeyaay, were taught to deeply respect the ocean. The ocean environment is reflected in all aspects of their cultures.

WHEN:           Saturday & Sunday, September 19-20, 2015, from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

WHERE:         Aquarium of the Pacific, 100 Aquarium Way, Long Beach, CA 90802

COST:            Moompetam is included with general admission—$28.95 adult (12+), $25.95 senior (62+), $14.95 child (3-11), and free for children under age 3 and Aquarium members

INFO:              (562) 590-3100 or www.aquariumofpacific.org

With coupon adults receive $10 OFF admission. Regular $28.95, just $18.95 with coupon!

PDF COUPONS:

Attached is a coupon flyer PDF for each festival. Everyone is invited to post this coupon on the internet and Facebook. Anyone can also share it by email, or print and distribute it as noted on the coupon.

MOBILE COUPONS:

• Moompetam Native American Festival: Go to this link and show the coupon on your mobile device at the ticket window:aquariumofpacific.org/fest1
• Southeast Asia Day: Go to this link and show the coupon on your mobile device at the ticket window:aquariumofpacific.org/fest3

*Showing a PDF or image of the printable flyer on your mobile device will not be accepted.

We have teamed up for a Giveaway! One winner will win a Family 4-Pack of tickets to attend the event! To enter, leave a comment below telling us your favorite exhibit at the Aquarium. Deadline to enter  is September 16, 2015 at noon PST. One winner will randomly be selected via Random.org.

AQUARIUM:  The nonprofit Aquarium of the Pacific is a community gathering place where diverse cultures and the arts are celebrated and where important challenges facing our planet are explored by scientists, policymakers, and stakeholders in search of sustainable solutions. The Aquarium is dedicated to conserving and building nature and nature’s services by building the interactions between and among peoples. Home to more than 11,000 animals, Aquarium exhibits include the June Keyes Penguin Habitat, Ocean Science Center, Molina Animal Care Center, the interactive Shark Lagoon and Lorikeet Forest exhibits, and the new Jellies exhibits. Beyond its animal exhibits, the Aquarium offers educational programs for people of all ages, from hands-on activities to lectures by leading scientists. The Aquarium has won a 2015 Travelers’ Choice Award for Aquariums, as awarded by TripAdvisor® travelers. The Aquarium offers memberships with unlimited FREE admission for 12 months, VIP Entrance, and other special benefits. For more information, visit www.aquariumofpacific.org

Credit: Info and Photo provided courtesy of the Aquarium of the Pacific.

I absolutely love these molds! My son really likes Legos so these really are hit! So far we have made ie cubes and also frozen juice Lego blocks. I like that they are easy to use and that the ice pops out super easily. They are also easy to clean. These really can be used for so many different occasions from birthday parties to holidays. As a matter of fact, I think that I will make frozen coffee creamer ice Legos for my iced coffee today. My son is looking forward to making candy Legos for his upcoming birthday in September and I am looking forward to making soaps for the holidays.

You can purchase on Amazon.com.

More info:

LEGO Bricks and figures come out easy and perfect made from Best Materials: 100% silicone, BPA free, FDA food grade.

Easy To Clean & Safe To Use: due to high quality material and flexibility doesn’t leave stains. Fridge, oven & dishwasher safe

Our product contain 3 molds: 1XGreen 10 Brick ; 1X Blue 8 Mini Figures ; 1X Purple Mini & Medium Figures.

We are having a giveaway! One winner will win this really cool complete set from MerchantSmile. To enter, leave a comment below telling us what you would create! Deadline to enter is September 8th, 2015 at noon PST. One winner will randomly be selected via Random.org. SoCal City Kids is not responsible for sending out the prize. MerchantSmile will send out the prize to the winner. US residents only.

Self Disclosure: I received this product either free or heavily discounted in exchange for an unbiased review. This product exceeded my expectations.

I love Disney! I guess that really isn’t a big secret!  I was quite interested in finding out about something happening at the Boathouse Restaurant in Disney Springs! There are new ducks swimming around there and it’s not Donald! In a move that would make Disney’s famous duck proud, Rubba Ducks®, the premiere rubber duck toys with personality, has aligned with The Boathouse in Disney Springs in an exclusive deal that makes Rubba Ducks® the ONLY non-Disney item in the Boathouse gift shop

The ducks are super cute and lots of fun to collect and give as gifts. They were founded in 1997, and was the first company to bring character rubber ducks to life. What’s special about these ducks is that they are uniquely designed to communicate their individual personality and characters. While there are the traditional-themed ducks dressed as police, firemen, sports and animals, these ducks go a step further in incorporating specialized hobbies and interests like a train con’duck’tor, a marathon runner duck,  a ‘groovee’ duck, and even a duck who loves a good cappuccino, among many, many others.

I have to admit when I heard about the possibility of reviewing a Rubba Duck..I was just thinking I would be receiving a common, every day rubber duck. You know! The yellow ones that most of our younger kids play with in the bath. Well..I was more than pleasantly surprised! Rubba Ducks are no ordinary rubber ducks! The Rubba Ducks are the only Non-Disney Toy item from the Boathouse and they are quite special! 

I received two adorable Rubba Ducks, each with their own unique style! Meet Crystal and Digger!

I love both of these Rubba Ducks! My favorite is Crystal! She is one fancy duck! She hatched on November 3rd. I love how this one is prismatic and sunlight can turn it into a rainbow! Both ducks are very detailed and each of the Rubba Ducks® is adorned with a tattoo on its tail feathers reflecting its unique personality, and their own hatch date and engaging bio found on their trading cards. Another great thing about Rubba Ducks is that they really are for all ages from children to adults! There is one for everyone! I gave Digger to a child friend of mine and he takes it with him everywhere he goes. 

Two really cool facts about the Rubba Ducks are that they float upright and all the time! No more rubber ducks falling over! Now, how cool is that!? Rubba Ducks are designed with weights at the bottom so they will always float upright! Try it in your own sink/bathtub/pool!

Another cool fact is about The ‘Hole’ Story. Most rubber ducks have a hole in the bottom which, when used in the bathtub can retain mold. Not Rubba Ducks! There is no hole in the bottom so NO MOLD! This fact is one I really like. I can’t even count how many rubber ducks I have had to throw away in the past because of mold.

Check out Rubba Ducks! You will be quite pleased!

Web: http://www.rubbaducks.net/
Facebook: RubbaDucks
Instagram: @rubbaducksworld
Twitter: @rubbaducks
pinterest: @rubbaducks
YouTube: @rubbaducks

We have teamed up for a Giveaway! One winner will win their own surprise Rubba Duck! To enter check out their website (link is above!) and leave a comment below telling us which duck is your favorite! Can’t choose! Tell us a cool fact you found out on the website! Deadline to enter is September 6th, 2015 at noon PST. One winner will randomly be selected via Random.org. 

Self Disclosure: I received two free Rubba Ducks to facilitate this post. No other compensation was received. Rubba Ducks will be sending out the prize to our winner. Photo Credit: Rubba Duck.