Holiday Appetizer Ideas

Are you entertaining at your home for New Years?  My family is not entertaining in our home this year but we are going to 2 friend's houses this year.  As I am looking through recipes, I stumbled across one of my favorites that for some reason I constantly forget about.  We have always called it "Pigs in a Blanket"  but Pillsbury calls it Mini Crescent Dogs.

I love appetizers that are easy to make.  This recipe only has a few ingredients:  Pillsbury crescent rolls, mini hot dogs, and cheese.  Pop them in the oven and tada!  Only take a few minutes and they are a delicious snack to enjoy with your friends.

Here are a few other Pillsbury recipes that are easy to make and would be a great appetizer idea for your New Years party:

• Chocolate-Filled Crescents
• Apple Pie Crescents
• Bacon Cheddar Pinwheels
• Crescent Wrapped Brie
• Chipotle Meatball Appetizers

 What appetizer is your favorite go to for a party?  Please share the recipe!

Pillsbury Cinnamon Rolls

There is nothing better at the holidays than YOUR comfort food.  For me, the cinnamon rolls from Pillsbury are one of my favorite comfort foods.  When you think about going to the family's house and eating a big meal for Thanksgiving or Christmas, cereal just doesn't cut it for breakfast...at least for me.  I want something sweet and doughy. 

My absolute favorite is the sweet orange flavored cinnamon rolls but the original are a good second for me.  My kids prefer the original flavor.  They love them with a glass of chocolate milk on the side.  My 6 year old always asks for 3 cinnamon rolls because he loves them so much!  I like to eat them with a homemade cafe mocha.  You know, a packet of hot chocolate mixed with brewed coffee instead of water...yummy!

What is your breakfast comfort food?  Do you share my love for cinnamon rolls and cafe mocha or is yours something different?

Check out these recipes to spark your creative cinnamon roll edge:
Cinnamon Rolls: http://www.pillsbury.com/Home/everyday-eats/breakfast-brunch/easiest-ever-cinnamon-rolls

Cinnamon Roll Christmas Tree: http://www.pillsbury.com/recipes/cinnamon-roll-christmas-tree/a2075782-274c-4a43-90ad-ab0f74de0065
 

 

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Ringling Brothers and Barnum & Bailey Circus

Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey ^® Presents Built To Amaze! ^SM , the 143^rd edition of The Greatest Show On Earth^®. Surprise and wonder delights audiences with over-the-top feats of strength, agility and courage. As the momentum builds so does the anticipation. Magnificent elephants, ferocious tigers, astonishing acrobats and awe-inspiring aerialists are engineered into one spectacular performance. Celebrate the tradition TODAY and experience its modern flair of twists and turns where excitement and suspense are so intense you’ll be tempted to cover your eyes.
From the blueprints to the band, the crates to the clowns, the hammer to the high wire, witness the spectacle as we measure out the perfect mix of marvel and majesty in an imagination equation where the impossible comes to life. Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Presents Built To Amaze! 

You and your kids will not want to miss this show!  Each year the show gets more and more amazing!  You can purchase your tickets through Ticket Master but be sure to use code:  BLOG13 to save $5 on select performances.   Not valid on Opening Night when tickets are just $10. Discount does not apply to Rinkside, Circus Celebrity, Front Row, or VIP seats.  No double discounts.  Service charges, handling, and facility fees may apply.  Kids tickets are $10 a piece which does not apply to the premium seating.

Check out show details on Facebook or Twitter.

The circus has also offered a Family 4-pack of tickets to the show for one of my awesome followers.  Be sure to fill out the form below for your chance to win!

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The Real Tooth Fairies!

Have you heard of The Real Tooth Fairies?  If you have a little girl around the age of losing her teeth, this would be a perfect thing for you to check out for her.  Visit The Real Tooth Fairies website and create your parent login and look around at all the neat things you can have set up for your daughter.

The goal of The Real Tooth Fairies is to instill positive values, build character and confidence and inspire girls to spread kindness.  The website is Kid-Safe and allows your child to connect to "her tooth fairy".  There are shops, games, attractions and your child gets to decorate her own Castle Hotel Suite.

There are 6 tooth fairies each with their own unique name, personality and gift.  Your child can connect with one or all of these characters.  The tooth fairies will send your child letters, ribbons, and charms.  Your child can interact and view other girl's pages, shop with Sparkle $ they earn, design castle rooms, etc.  Sound like fun?  Check it out for yourself and surprise your little one with her first letter.

There are also story books that go along with each of the tooth fairies that you can read to or along with your child.  There are 8 different books and charms to collect to have the entire series.  I'm sure any little girl would love this great and unique program.

Ringling Brothers and Barnum & Bailey Circus!

That's right, they are coming to town!  Be sure to get your tickets now for the best seats to see the show!

Get Your Tickets Today!!!

If you haven't already, be sure to get your tickets for Disney on Ice 100 Years of Magic.  Use code BLOG13 for discount ticket prices.  Kids Tickets just $10. Kids pricing does not apply to premium seating. No double discounts. 

Don't miss out on your chance to see Mickey and the gang put on an awesome show for you!  Check out this Facebook page for more information and details and don't forget to tweet about the event to your friends!  It will be an exciting show you and your little ones won't want to miss! 

Disney On Ice 100 Years of Magic

 Can you believe it is the time of year again for Disney on Ice?  I am ready for fall and a little bit of a cool down so this brings excitement to me.  Gear your kiddos up for some fun with Mickey, Minnie and the gang as they dance and show their skills on the ice.

 Make all their wishes come true by buying tickets for the show today before they are all sold out.  Use coupon code BLOG13 to save $5 on select performances. (Disclaimer:  Not valid on Opening Night when select tickets are just $10. Discount does not apply to Rinkside, Circus Celebrity, Front Row, or VIP seats. No double discounts. Service charges, handling, and facility fees may apply.) Kids tickets are just $10 a seat!

 

Who is interested in a giveaway to win tickets?  Enter below for your chances to win!

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Enter the Chief Egg Officer Contest from Egg-Land's Best

Have you entered the egg-citing Chief Egg Officer Contest yet? Don't miss your opportunity for the egg-sperience of a lifetime to be named the honorary title of Chief Egg Officer. Plus, the winner will receive a grand prize of $5,000 and a one-year supply of Eggland's Best eggs. Entries will be accepted through July 31st, 2013. Turn your day sunny side up and enter today! Two runners-up will receive a six-month supply of Eggland's Best eggs and $500. Why enter this egg-straordinary contest? Because it's fun and Eggland's Best eggs are America's #1 Egg! Compared to ordinary eggs, Eggland's Best eggs contain: 10 ties more Vitamin E                                  4 times more Vitamin D More than double the Omega-3 25% less saturated fat 3 times more Vitamin B12 38% more lutein And so much more! Keep in mind the following key contest dates: Semi-Finalist Consumer Online Voting: September 9, 2013 - September 30, 2013 Finalist Consumer Online Voting: October 28, 2013 -November 17, 2013 Winner Announcement: December 2013 Official Rules http://egglandsbest.com/chiefeggofficer/rules    (Disclosure:  All information in this post came directly from Egg-Land's Best)

Crayola's 110th Birthday!

Crayola is celebrating their 110th birthday in style!  Are you ready to be part of the fun?  I received a notice from Crayola that 8 of their original crayons are throwing a birthday party at the new Fun-ominal Crayola Experience.  This is the world's only interactive Crayola family attraction.

Here is how you can join in on the fun.  Visit Crayola's Facebook page and follow the crayons on their adventure, learn more about each color and enter to win a trip for 4 to celebrate Crayola's birthday and the Grand Opening of the Crayola Experience this May.

What is in the Crayola Experience you ask?  Well, there are 4 floors of interactive exhibits and one of a kind attractions.  Besides this, the winner will receive a 3 night all expense paid stay.  It will definitely be an experience worth trying for!

Disclosure:  This information was provided by Crayola.

Disney on Ice Rockin' Ever After Review

 My family, some friends and I had the a very fun night at Disney on Ice Thursday evening.  The performance was as entertaining as ever!  The featured performers included Brave, Tangled, The Little Mermaid and Beauty and the Beast.  All of which are my Disney favorites.

In addition to the ice skating, Ariel did aerial moves on a rope.  Very cool performance that I have never seen incorporated into a Disney on Ice performance.  It happened when Ariel gave up her voice for legs.  It demonstrated great ability by the performer.

 

The performance done by the Tangled pair was also incredible.  They are fabulous ice skaters and there was a very neat scene when they raised the lanterns.  They raised several and lots more just "appeared" out of no where.

 

The performances of Brave where by far my boys' favorites.  They love the bow and arrow and it was so neat when the performer shot the arrows and there were pyrotechnics when the arrow hit it's target.

It was an overall fabulous performance by all the ice dancers.  I am so happy we were able to attend and enjoy the fabulous show.  If you have been thinking about getting tickets but haven't yet, be sure to get tickets and don't miss out on the performance.  Your kids will truly enjoy it!

Disney on Ice Rockin' Ever After

 

Disney on Ice presents Rockin' Ever After

Scottrade Center

March 21st-24th

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Coupon Code:  MOM12

The coupon code gets you $11 flat tickets.  Additional fees may apply.  Valid on all performances.  Valid on $24, $18, $13 tickets only.  No double discounts. Valid on purchases through Ticketmaster online or by phone.

One of my favorite Disney movies of all time is Beauty and the Beast.  I can' wait to see Belle and the kitchen crew dance to the music.

 Any brave warriors in your house?  I rented this movie for my 5 year old son and he just loved it.  He pulled out his toy bow and arrow and acted along with the movie.

 

 Mickey & the gang are sure to make your little one smile.  I love the awesome outfits that Mickey and Minnie come on stage in.  They are always so decorative and fun.  I can't wait to see what they have in store for this show!  My 2 year old LOVES Mickey Mouse and I'm sure he will not be disappointed.

 

 How does this crew look for the overall cast?  I think they look fabulous and I can' wait to see them in action.  I'm hoping you will all consider joining me for this fantastic show!  If you would like to win a chance to go to the show on the 24th at 5pm, be sure to enter at the link below.

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Reminder: Monster Energy Supercross

Be sure to order your tickets today before they sell out!  Order your tickets here if you haven't already.  Would love to see you post pictures from the event and share with me!

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Who's ready for another Disney on Ice show?  I know we are at our house.  We absolutely love the Disney shows.  Anything that keeps my 2 year old's attention is awesome for me!

Here are the details:

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March 21-24th

Mark it on your calendars and plan for an awesome night out!

Monster Energy Supercross

 I am so super excited to go to Monster Energy Supercross!  It will be on March 2nd at the Edward Jones Dome here in St. Louis.  What could be more fun for the whole family but watching some bikes kick up some dirt?!

Monster Energy AMA Supercross, an FIM World Championship, is the world's premier indoor motocross circuit, comprised of 17 races of heart-stopping action in some of the largest venues in North America. Every week, the best riders from across the globe, like two-time champion James Stewart, three-time champion Chad Reed, and two-time defending champion Ryan Dungey, seek to outrace each other on the sport's most challenging courses. Featuring tight corners, fast straightaways, challenging rhythm sections, and vertigo-inducing jumps, these tracks pack excitement into every inch of dirt.

 For us we are going to make it an adult event and get a sitter for the kids!  I have never been to an event like this so I am super stoked to check it out.  I have been to tractor pulls and rodeos but never a Supercross.

Be sure to purchase your tickets now.  Hope to see some of you at the show!

Phineas & Ferb Live Show

Phineas and Ferb Live is coming to the Chaifetz Arean in St. Louis!  ""Mom! Phineas and Ferb are going on a LIVE tour!!!" School's out for summer and anything is possible as Phineas and Ferb create their biggest invention yet- Disney's Phineas and Ferb:The Best LIVE Tour Ever! Phineas, Ferb, and the whole Tri-State Area gang embark on a bold escape jumping out from behind your TV and onto the stage in a live action adventure-right in your hometown! And, before you can wonder, "Hey, where's Perry?" the beloved pet platypus shifts to his secret double life as Agent P to foil another one of Dr. Doofenshmirtz's evil plans. Musical madness abounds in an escapade so awesome that even Candace can't help but join the hilarious hijinks. It's the ultimate end to summer vacation, so seize the day 'cause Phineas and Ferb are gonna do it all" (Feld Entertainment)

Make sure you don't miss the show!  You can purchase your tickets for $18 using promotion code PHIN4.   My son is super excited to see the show as I'm sure your child would be too!  What could be more fun than a couple of brothers and their pet platypus?  Be sure to enter the giveaway below.

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