One Direction Concert Experience & Makeup Giveaway

Just walking outside daily can have a major effect on your skin, there are many toxins in the air, as well as the suns rays, so why would you put a product on that has many chemicals in it? I love finding new skin care that is natural and protective. I was able to try out Ocean Elements, which is a marine-based skin care.
The oceans are rich in organisms with beneficial qualities for our skin. Ocean Elements marine-based skin care harnesses the power of five naturally occurring marine ingredients with exceptional protective, hydrating and restorative qualities. These are combined with natural emollients and non-chemical sun protection to protect, moisturize and repair your skin.
Keep your skin hydrated and protected every day with this gentle, effective marine-based moisturizer with SPF 30 that looks and feels great. Formulated for sensitive skin, Ocean Elements reduces damage from daily sun exposure while nourishing your skin with a host of natural moisturizers, antioxidants and anti-inflammatories. The smooth, matte finish is perfect alone or under makeup.
Five marine ingredients improve sun protection, provide deep hydration and help soothe skin
Gentle non-nano zinc oxide and titanium dioxide protect against photoaging
Effective moisture from cocoa seed butter and sweet almond oil, as well as marine and other natural ingredients
Rich in antioxidants and anti-inflammatories that even skin tone, alleviate redness, calm and rejuvenate skin
Sheer formulation combines superior hydration and serious sun protection that’s water resistant up to 80 minutes
Free from fragrance, PABA, parabens, BPA, phthalates and other harmful ingredients
For use on your face, neckline and other exposed skin, Ocean Elements moisturizes and protects your skin wherever the day takes you.
Ocean Elements has a pleasant scent and is not sticky, and goes on smoothly. If your looking for a more natural skin care with SPF, I highly recommend checking out Ocean Elements!
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This year I am excited to announce that I have been selected to be a SeaWorld Wildsider! What does that mean? Well it means I get to attend fun events and bring you behind the scenes look into the world of SeaWorld! My first event is going to be this Saturday April 11th! I will be joining 14 other Wildsiders at the Just for Kids breakfast with Elmo & Friends then heading out into the park for a day of fun!
If you live in Texas or will be in the San Antonio area this month and would like to join us for this fun breakfast as well as the Just For Kids event there is a BOGO deal going on! Buy 1 Adult Ticket Get 1 Child For FREE!
What’s is the Just For Kids Event?
Bring your little ones to sing, dance and play the day away at Just for Kids!, SeaWorld’s park-wide festival made just for kids! From Shamu’s Party Zone, to kid-friendly entertainment and a super-sized foam pit, there’s no better festival that’s Just for Kids! So come join us Saturdays & Sundays this April.
Shamu’s Party Zone & Foam Pit
Shamu’s Party Zone is the place to be for fun! With a super-sized foam pit, a live family-friendly DJ, dancing on Shamu’s dance floor, games, and a host of interesting and friendly costume characters, it’s fun for the whole family all weekend long! Look for the party in front of Nautilus Amphitheater.
Elmo Rocks!
It’s a rock ‘n roll sunny day with Elmo, Zoe, Cookie Monster, Bert, and Ernie in this hilarious musical show. Don’t miss your last chance to see Elmo Rocks! before it’s gone for good! And be sure to visit Sesame Street Bay of Play to see more of your favorite characters after the show. Location: Nautilus Amphitheatre.
Ocean Adventure
This is an activity that’s “Just for Kids!” Go on an Ocean Adventure and learn all about the fascinating animals here at SeaWorld San Antonio. Grab your Just for Kids! festival map for all of the details.
SeaWorld Express
This kid-sized train equals lots of smiles. A ride in the SeaWorld Express, located in front of Nautilus Amphitheatre, is sure to entertain SeaWorld’s littlest guests. All aboard for fun!
A Sesame Street Breakfast
Limited time offer during Just for Kids weekends ONLY – kids eat FREE at Sesame Street Breakfast! When you purchase 1 adult reservation, you get 1 FREE reservation for your child. So start your day with a delicious buffet and great big hugs from Elmo and his Sesame Street friends. Reserve your spot early; space is limited and you will not want to miss this! Book now >
Sesame Street Bay of Play
Sesame Street Boy of Play is an attraction for the whole family! Featuring Elmo, Big Bird, and all of their friends, it is three acres of exciting rides, shows, and play areas that will bring out the child in everyone! Explore more >
Be sure to follow me on Instagram | Facebook | Twitter and follow the hashtag #Wildside15 to keep up with all the Sea World fun!

Does your child enjoy learning about the world of Digital Media? My 12 year old loves to assist when I’m taking photos, and him & my 9 year old are getting into computer programming, robotics & graphic designs…With summer just around the corner, why not encourage their interest and check out the Digital Media Academy!
Founded at Stanford University, Digital Media Academy is ranked as one of the ten best summer camps in the world. Kids and teens learn computer programming, app development, 3D modeling, robotics, graphic design, filmmaking, and much more. DMA summer camps are one or multiple week experiences taught by industry experts and tech professionals.
Campers get hands-on experience creating projects using the latest hardware and software from Apple, Canon, Adobe, and more. Give your teen a pre-collegiate experience or build a child’s confidence through project-based learning. 25 locations at top universities throughout the U.S. and Canada. Camps are filling fast, register early to save $$$ and stay off the wait list. Save $125 off summer camps at Digital Media Academy with code DMAUSFG15 at www.DigitalMediaAcademy.org when you register by Feb 18
Call 1(866)656-3342 to speak with a Guest Service Representative or email at [email protected] Mention the US Family Guide Special Offer
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Never in my life did I imagine that I would be walking the red carpet with movie stars at a movie premiere! But it’s happening in 3 days! 3 days people!! I’m just too excited to keep my Jungle Book event red carpet fashion to myself so I’m going to share my picks for this event. I decided to keep the dress simple, yet stunning, and add pops of color and sparkle (who doesn’t love a little sparkle) with my accessories and shoes.
My Dress is by Tom’s Ware and is a midi dress that enhances sophistication with its flattering neckline, peplum waist and midi length, with Zipper closer on the back.
The clutch by CHICASTIC is a stunner with a pink satin and rhinestone exterior with thin chain strap.
So after finding the perfect bag I needed to find the perfect shoes to go with it! These DOLCE by Mojo Moxy patent leather heels were perfect! I love the t-strap look and the heel was just the right height…because no one wants to go face first onto the red carpet!
My accessories I’ve had in my jewelry box for a while, and are my go to for formal events.
This by no means is all my cosmetics, but some major players in the beautify game.
Be sure to follow me on Instagram & Twitter so you can follow along as I attend The Jungle Book Red Carpet Premiere on Monday, April 4 2016! If you’re interesting in all the interviews and happenings at this event or who all is attending you can read my post about Prepping for the Jungle Book Premiere Event.
The Jungle Book is in theaters April 15 2016
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Before having boys, I never imagined I’d be watching and enjoying the things that I do now…Monster Jam is one of those things…Last weekend we got to enjoy Monster Jam at the American Bank Center in Corpus Christi, Tx. I was a little disappointed that hubby couldn’t get off early enough to enjoy the pits with us, but we went early with out him anyways. We paid the $5 event parking, anxiously walked up to the event center, got up to the doors and got in in no time! They did check my bag and I was told that I couldn’t use my “professional” camera..which if you know me, really bummed me out..it goes everywhere with me! I went to check it in at guest services and she told me to just not use my 75-300 lens, but I could use my camera and the 50mm that was on it..I was still a little bummed only because the whole point was to zoom in and get some great shots. – I was provided passes to the show by Feld Entertainment as compensation for this post, however all opinions and images are 100% my own – Anyways after that whole ordeal..we made our way into the arena…the boys were in awe when we walked in and saw 8 Monster trucks and all the booths set up. We slowly made our way around the arena checking things out, then decided to jump in the lines and get autographs… The first one we got in was for El Diablo. El Diablo was suspended from the ceiling of the arena as to show off the whole design and make for a better picture opportunity…It didn’t take long to make it through the line..we were handed Metro PCS bags with a coloring page & crayons in it..this is what we had the drivers sign as a souvenir. Since Metro PCS was sponsoring the event they were heading up this booth and did complementary pictures..yes, I’m finally in a picture! After this booth we made our way to Chris’s favorite Wolverine…this line didn’t take very long either and the driver Aaron Basl..he was super nice and was more than happy to pose with the boys for a picture! Then we visited Zombie, and while we were in that line we noticed they closed the Grave Digger line..which was one we really wanted to hit! About the same time we saw hubby walking up! YEA he made it! Then they reopened the Grave Digger line…it was like the clouds parted! So my oldest took off with my husband to get in the Grave Digger line, because hes wanted to meet him since he was a little kid..30 years of waiting and its finally happening Little man and I stood for a few more min to meet Sean Duhon and get a photo..one of my favorites I must say! After that great photo, we joined the bigger boys waiting to meet Grave Digger…they finally got up there, and didn’t get to have a “photo opp” mostly because they were trying to push people through because there were so many wanting to meet him. The driver today was Pablo Huffaker, he really was a nice guy and even signed hubbys hat and really made his day. After we got our things signed the boys posed in front of grave digger excitedly! Yes we were minus one boy..he decided to go stay at grandmas for a few weeks, so he missed out on all the fun…We then went and got two final signatures before heading up to our seat, because the pit party was over..boo..we had pretty good seats that were in the mezzanine, second row just off center. We waited for an hour before the show would start, the boys were getting antsy like I knew they would..but that’s the risk I took getting to do the pit party…well worth it! I went a purchase a cotton candy that came with a sweet Grave Digger hat and a lemonade that came in a cup shaped like stacked tires. It was finally time for the show to start! They started off with a few quad races..then brought in the Monster Jam trucks who circled the arena and reved up the audience. They got started right away showing off their skills flying in the air wowing the audience. After watching them through several competitions…I realized these poor guys need a larger auditorium…this place is too tiny for them…during the donut competition..they were having trouble getting going because of the area they had to do it in..and Grave Digger flipped…exciting yes..but…oh, well..it was exciting..lol I mean look at that smiling face!
It was a great night watching giant trucks try to beat each other in stunts and race time. I can’t wait till they return so we can watch it all over again!
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Disney Infinity has brought many hours of fun to our home over the years, so when I heard that 3.0 was going to include Star Wars I was over the moon! I was able to learn more about what would be included and play with it a little at D23 Expo in August & I couldn’t wait to get my hands on one of my own! Thankfully Disney sent me a starter set and a few figures a few weeks ago so that I can share my Disney Infinity 3.0 Review with you, so lets get started!
What is Disney Infinity?
Disney Infinity 3.0 is an action-adventure sandbox video game. Heroes and villains. Sorcerers and Super Heroes. Princesses and pirates. For generations Disney, Disney•Pixar, MARVEL and Star Wars™ storytelling has sparked our imaginations with characters and worlds of magic, action, and adventure. Now, Disney Infinity invites you and your family to enter those worlds and game experiences where you can put your imagination to play.
Disney Infinity supports a range of figurines — in this case Marvel and Disney Originals characters. Players place them on a USB peripheral called the Infinity Base to bring the characters into the game. Players can expand their game by buying additional characters, Play-Sets, and temporary upgrades called Power Discs.
What’s in the Starter Set?
Basic Starter Set
1 Disney Infinity 3.0 Edition Video Game
1 Disney Infinity 3.0 Edition Base
2 Star Wars™ Figures: Ahsoka Tano, Anakin Skywalker
1 Star Wars™ Twilight of the Republic Play Set Piece
1 Web Code Card
Star Wars Saga Bundle
1 Disney Infinity 3.0 Edition base,
1 Disney Infinity 3.0 Edition video game software
1 Star Wars Twilight of the Republic Play Set piece, (1) Ahsoka Tano figure, (1) Anakin Skywalker figure,
1 Star Wars Rise Against the Empire Play Set piece, (1) Luke Skywalker figure, (1) Princess Leia figure
1 Boba Fett figure
1 Web Code card (unlocks content for PC/mobile)
Now Available on PlayStation®4, PlayStation®3, Wii U™, Xbox One, Xbox 360
Of course like other Infinities, other character figures are sold separately and in play sets. You can also purchase power disks which you use to modify Disney Infinity Play Set gameplay and modify or customize Toy Box worlds.
Disney Interactive and Lucasfilm launched Star Wars™ Rise Against the Empire for Disney Infinity 3.0 Edition, a new Play Set that takes place during the original Star Wars trilogy. This set includes the Play Set piece, Luke Skywalker and Princess Leia Organa figures.
In the Star Wars Rise Against the Empire Play Set, players will embark on galaxy-spanning missions with legendary Jedi Luke Skywalker, Rebel leader Princess Leia Organa, heroic smuggler Han Solo and his trusty co-pilot Chewbacca to help defeat Darth Vader and overthrow the evil Galactic Empire. With non-stop action, players can explore open world planets like Tatooine on foot or on a Bantha, take down AT-AT walkers on snowspeeders on Hoth, out-maneuver stormtroopers on speeder bikes on Endor, and partake in epic space battles in an X-wing in attempt to destroy the Death Star.
I was so excited to be one of the 5000 people at D23 Expo to get the limited Mickey Kingdom Hearts III Power Disk!!
Game Play
You have a set of main story missions which will take you across the planet levels and a ton of optional side missions. Completing them will net you one to three stars depending on the length and difficulty of each. Unlike previous versions of the game, you don’t have to collect ten coins to unlock a character, you just need one.
Like in previous versions you will need to collect sparks. Collecting Orange Sparks will level up your character allowing you to upgrade them using the new Skill Tree. Broken into different sections, the Skill Tree is now a lot easier to use. The Blue Sparks are the in-game currency and they’re used to purchase anything and everything from the Toy Box. This is all the stuff you use to create your own levels or decorate your own space in the My INterior section. Everything from buildings, to terrain, to decorations and vehicles is available here and it’ll take a lot of time to gather enough Blue Sparks to buy it all. Trust me I tried so hard in 2.0 and still couldn’t buy it all!
The My INterior section is where you can design your own “house” with as many rooms and decorations as you want. This is one of my favorite parts of the “Toy Box”!! I love creating themed rooms! My favorite from my 2.0 were my “Nightmare Before Christmas” & Beauty & The Beast” rooms! In 3.0 you’ll be able to add special sidekick rooms which will unlock some nice bonuses.
The hosts will give you a series of missions which will explain a lot of the game play. They’ll teach you all about vehicles, combat, exploration, creation, and more. You’ll be able to jump into themed levels, Pirates of the Caribbean, Marvel, Star Wars, and more, fighting off enemies on your way to a boss battle at the end of each level. There are collectibles to be found and sidekicks to unlock.
In 3.0 each character play is entirely unique in their style and approach. Whereas before, it tended to feel very similar between characters, everyone now has a distinct style and skill tree now.
The other big section of the Toy Box Hub is the Main Street area which is modeled after the one in the Disney parks. You can enter Flynn’s arcade from here to partake in some online multiplayer games, or head into El Capitan theater where you can watch the latest episode of Toy Box TV.
You’ll also find three doors to a themed Hall of Heroes for each version of the game. The original Disney Infinity one is set in a garden, Marvel is set in the helicarrier command center, and Star Wars is set in the ceremony room from the end of A New Hope. Each will unlock statues of your owned characters as you level them up.
Be sure to spend some time in the Hub getting to know more about the game. Presents will randomly appear the longer you’re there. These are always something from the Toy Stores so it becomes one less thing you’d need to buy with the Blue Sparks you spend so much time collecting.
Overall Thoughts
This is a fun game that the whole family can enjoy. The boys absolutely love playing and we are all thrilled that we can play as our favorite Star Wars, Marvel & Disney characters!! If you love video games and letting your imagination run wild while playing as your favorite character, then this is the game for you! It’s set up for hours of fun and adventure with your imagination. Now the pieces can get a little pricey so I suggest waiting for the holiday sales and search for the best deals.
Disclosure of Material Connection: I received one or more of the products or services mentioned above for free in the hope that I would mention it on my blog. Regardless, I only recommend products or services I use personally and believe will be good for my readers. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s 16 CFR, Part 255: “Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising.”