LEGOLAND! Holiday Snow Days & Winter Nights are Here Through January 3rd! #LegolandCA

Posted on December 22, 2015 by Erin

LEGOLAND! Holiday Snow Days & Winter Nights

By Penny from On the Go OC!

*We received media tickets to attend the Holiday Snow Days at Legoland*

It was a Snow Day kind of day today! We packed up some jackets and headed south to Legoland in Carlsbad.

We were able to cover Holiday Snow Days for Erin and experience all the fun that LEGOLAND CA is bringing to winter on sunny SoCal!

What I love the most about Legoland is that my whole family can enjoy everything from food to rides.

The Holidays bring out all the festivities. Our top 5 faves per my 8 year old:

* Snow Play* – The kids loved to play in the snow with their friends. There was plenty of room to celebrate the winter fun with Snow Man building, and he was a huge one! Throwing snow balls at a festive wall was also a lot of fun. They were able to sled as much as they wanted to. There was plenty of room to play for the kids and adults and there was also a snow ball launching area to aim at targets. So much fun for everyone to play with snow in the warm sun!

* HeartLake City*– Always a favorite to visit. The Holiday show was just amazing. The kids sang along and danced while the Lego Friends came together in a special Winter treat of song and dance and of course friendship!

* Christmas Tree Lighting and Music* – Jenna Elfman did a wonderful job and the live music was magical. The lighting was beautiful and was accompanied with fireworks and snowfall! Everyone really loved the surprises that made the tree lighting so perfect.

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* Fireworks* – This was a pleasant surprise for everyone! The winter night sky was lit up with fireworks to celebrate the Tree lighting ceremony! It was the perfect end to the night!

* Santa and Lego Santa* – Did you know that Lego Santa is on the grounds!? He is so cute and just adorable. Make sure you catch him and get a hug!

Sharky’s Where You Can Feel Good About Eating & Gifting! $25 Giftcard Giveaway!

Posted on December 20, 2015 by Erin

Sharky’s Where You Can Feel Good About Eating & Gifting!

By Erin

In the spirit of giving, Sharky’s Woodfired Mexican Grill has graciously offered two gift cards, each valued at $25 to two Horsing Around In LA readers. Want to enter? Fill out the form below by December 22nd at 11:59pm for your chance to enjoy some delicious eats at Sharky’s on us.

Sharky’s has some other great deals going on as well, that anyone can enjoy. At Sharky’s Woodfired Mexican Grill®, the mission is all about serving made-to-order, flavorful Mexican-inspired dishes that offer everyone the chance to “Feel Good About Eating.” Now, guests can also feel good about gifting this holiday season by sharing the experience with their family, friends, co-workers, teachers and other special people, and receive a holiday bonus for themselves. Guests can purchase $25 in gift cards through Thurs., Dec. 24, and will receive a $5 bonus card that can be redeemed from Fri., Jan. 1, 2016 to Tues., Mar. 1, 2016.

During this time of year, it can be a real struggle to stay on top of eating healthy & not over indulging with all of the holiday parties and get togethers. At Sharky’s, it is completely possible to enjoy an awesome fast-casual meal, and not consume a huge amount of calories. This is why I LOVE the “Get it Naked” Menu. Featuring items with lower calories and lower fat, the “Get it Naked” menu, has a lot of good options, with tons of flavor.

If you are still looking for something to give for the foodie lover on your holiday list, then Sharky’s is the answer. You can feel good about gifting this holiday season and share the Sharky’s experience with your family, friends, co-workers, and other special people in your life and receive a holiday bonus for yourself. Be sure to enter the giveaway for a chance to win one of two $25 Gift Cards to enjoy the season! Ends 12/23/15 at 12AM PST. See the sweepstakes section on the blog for all rules.

Who will you give the gift of Sharky’s to this holiday season?

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HAPPY HOLIDAYS & GOOD LUCK! 🙂

FitMealz: A Healthier Choice Delivered Straight to Your Doorstep!|@getfitmealz

Posted on December 17, 2015 by Erin

FitMealz: A Healthier Choice Delivered Straight to Your Doorstep!

By Erin

I’ve just recently tried FitMealz, a meal prepping delivery service based in Orange County, CA. Think personalized, hand-made, ultra healthy meals hand-crafted by a professional chef. So far I like it.

If you’re serious about living a healthier lifestyle, you know that eating healthy is about 80% of the battle. Meal prepping can be time consuming and without it, you could easily increase your chances of eating junk or unhealthy foods.

“Failing to prepare is preparing to fail.”

So what is meal prepping? Meal prepping is essentially preparing your meals throughout the week, so that you can eat healthy and save time away from the kitchen. However, finding a routine can be a daunting task.

Just like me, I assume that most of us are pretty busy in our day-to-day lives, so it can be hard (or nearly impossible) to cook all of your meals at home, for each day.

That’s why I’ve decided to give FitMealz a try. They provide healthier meals that are simple and delicious.

Like this chicken dish that’s sautéed with fresh herbs and spicy marinated sauce that pairs perfectly with the fresh steamed vegetables and wholegrain rice. SO YUMMY!

Here are a couple of other meals I have been able to try so far, all of which have been very fresh and delicious. From the chicken, to the ground turkey and salmon, each have been seasoned with different herbs and spices to give it an amazing flavor.

All items are interchangeable or optional. This week I decided to try their baked lean chicken breast. Next week could be different. To get started you can order their meals here.

New dishes will be cycled into their menu every 2-3 weeks.

Final Thoughts:
Being fabulously fit can be time consuming. So if you’re looking for meal preps in OC, I would recommend you to check them out! OH, AND ALSO! A neat advantage that separates them from the competition is that they donate 5% of their net proceeds to a variety of organizations around the world who are combatting hunger and nutritional deficiencies on a global scale. So what better way to live a healthier lifestyle, and making a difference at the same time.

So if you are looking to eat healthier in the new year, but don’t have the time to do all the meal prepping yourself, then make sure to give FitMealz a try! You’ll be glad you did! 🙂