How do you spell it donut or doughnut?  Well, either way, this Friday, June 1st is National Doughnut Day.  

Here is where you can find a FREE treat!
Dunkin Donuts - Buy any beverage and get a free classic donut.
Krispy Kreme - Get one doughnut of your choice no purchase necessary.

Dunkin Donuts near us:
5010 Foothills Blvd, Roseville, CA 95747 and 9601 Greenback Ln, Folsom, CA 95630

Krispy Kreme near us:
10317 Fairway Dr, Roseville, CA 95678
768 Ikea Ct #110, West Sacramento, CA 95605
5900 Florin Rd, Sacramento, CA 95823

Local Sacramento Spots:
Bakers Donuts, 5880 Florin Road, (916) 392-8466
1 free sprinkle donut while supplies last, and a special offer 1/2 off a dozen donut holes. 

 Creamy's by Cayla Jordan on 1119 R Street in Sacramento.
6 PM to 10 PM they will be giving away FREE Cheesecake Filled Donut Holes, sounds delicious!

Bad Bakers, 1420 East Roseville Parkway Suite 180 (916) 883-2253
Happy Hour Deal 6-7 PM 1/2 off donut bars and Spanish Roll.

New Roma Bakery, 1800 E Street, (916) 443-2346
1/2 off any baked goods after 1 PM

 These donut shops don't have any specials going on but are some of my favorite local Donut spots that can help you fill that doughnut craving on this National Doughnut Day.

 Marie's Donuts, 6143 Watt Ave and the 2950 Freeport location. 

 Honey Donuts, 6401 Antelope Road and Hillsdale Donuts, 5745 Hillsdale Blvd.

 When we are Downtown we love making a stop at Danny's Mini Donuts at 900 2nd Street.

 I can't do a donut post without talking about the GIANT donuts at Lard Lad Donuts located at Universal Studios! They were super yummy and definitely fun to eat! We recently visited in January. 
Did you know National Donut Day was started in 1938 to honor the Salvation Army Donut Lassies who served the sweet treats to the soldiers in World War I. The holiday is traditionally celebrated on the first Friday in June.

 Where is your favorite place to satisfy that doughnut craving?

Thank you for reading if you've enjoyed the content you've read above please share with your friends. www.BlogAboutItAll.com

National Doughnut Day - Friday, June 1, 2018
How do you spell it donut or doughnut?  Well, either way, this Friday, June 1st is National Doughnut Day.  

Here is where you can find a FREE treat!
Dunkin Donuts - Buy any beverage and get a free classic donut.
Krispy Kreme - Get one doughnut of your choice no purchase necessary.

Dunkin Donuts near us:
5010 Foothills Blvd, Roseville, CA 95747 and 9601 Greenback Ln, Folsom, CA 95630

Krispy Kreme near us:
10317 Fairway Dr, Roseville, CA 95678
768 Ikea Ct #110, West Sacramento, CA 95605
5900 Florin Rd, Sacramento, CA 95823

Local Sacramento Spots:
Bakers Donuts, 5880 Florin Road, (916) 392-8466
1 free sprinkle donut while supplies last, and a special offer 1/2 off a dozen donut holes. 

 Creamy's by Cayla Jordan on 1119 R Street in Sacramento.
6 PM to 10 PM they will be giving away FREE Cheesecake Filled Donut Holes, sounds delicious!

Bad Bakers, 1420 East Roseville Parkway Suite 180 (916) 883-2253
Happy Hour Deal 6-7 PM 1/2 off donut bars and Spanish Roll.

New Roma Bakery, 1800 E Street, (916) 443-2346
1/2 off any baked goods after 1 PM

 These donut shops don't have any specials going on but are some of my favorite local Donut spots that can help you fill that doughnut craving on this National Doughnut Day.

 Marie's Donuts, 6143 Watt Ave and the 2950 Freeport location. 

 Honey Donuts, 6401 Antelope Road and Hillsdale Donuts, 5745 Hillsdale Blvd.

 When we are Downtown we love making a stop at Danny's Mini Donuts at 900 2nd Street.

 I can't do a donut post without talking about the GIANT donuts at Lard Lad Donuts located at Universal Studios! They were super yummy and definitely fun to eat! We recently visited in January. 
Did you know National Donut Day was started in 1938 to honor the Salvation Army Donut Lassies who served the sweet treats to the soldiers in World War I. The holiday is traditionally celebrated on the first Friday in June.

 Where is your favorite place to satisfy that doughnut craving?

Thank you for reading if you've enjoyed the content you've read above please share with your friends. www.BlogAboutItAll.com
Read more »
This is a great week at Lucky California to buy Boneless Skinless Chicken Breasts and Beef Tri-Tip for all your summer grilling!  Below I have a simple Summer Pasta Salad recipe that pairs perfectly with grilled chicken.  If you are celebrating a graduate, they have party trays starting at $19.99 and hand-crafted cakes and cupcake bouquets that start at $14.99.  Be sure to check out Lucky California (2840 Dublin Blvd. in the Fallon Gateway Center) they are part of the Save Mart Companies.

Opportunity 3 of 6 to WIN a $25 Gift Card!!! Every week for six weeks I'm giving away a $25 gift card! (Gift cards valid at Lucky California, Save Mart and Food Maxx)
Enter here to WIN: https://bit.ly/2IooNZz
You can find their weekly ad by clicking the image below or here: 
Their ads run Wednesday through Tuesday, this week’s ad is for May 30, 2018-June 5, 2018.
These are a few of my favorite deals this week:
Beef Tri-Tip $1.99 lb.
Boneless Skinless Chicken Breasts $1.88 lb.
Large Personal Size Seedless Watermelon or Jumbo Origami Cantaloupes 2 for $3
Bell Peppers and Cucumbers 2 for $1
Medium Hass Avocados .98
Cheez-It $1.99
Best Foods Mayonaise $1.99
Coca-Cola and 7 Up Products 2-Liters .89 (when you buy in multiples of 3)

3-Day Sale June 1-June 3, 2018 - GREAT price for Milk!
Bayview Farms Milk $2.49 a gallon 
Colossal Raw Shrimp $6.99 lb.
Tropical Treat Mangos 3/.99

After seeing this week’s ad one of the meals I'll be adding to our menu this week is: 
Grilled Chicken with Summer Pasta Salad.
When I make this summer pasta salad I like to keep my chicken pretty basic. I want to enjoy the tangy flavor of the pasta salad. I usually just use garlic salt and pepper or a Mrs. Dash blend sprinkle on both sides of the chicken breast and grill approximately 4-6 minutes on each side depending on the thickness.

Here is my Summer Pasta Salad Recipe:
8 oz. of Spiral Rainbow Pasta cooked and drained.
3 cups of assorted cut up veggies.
I use bell pepper, cucumber, tomatoes, broccoli, carrots, and red onion.
1/2 cup cubed cheddar cheese
2 cups of Italian Dressing (if you want a creamy version use 1 cup Italian Dressing and 1/2 cup Mayo, mix)

I like to use the Kraft or Hidden Valley Italian Dressing. You could add olives, asparagus or other veggies you like.  This is a great simple dish to bring to a potluck, if it's more of a main dish I like to add salami, yum!

You can also use bow tie pasta, penne or macaroni noodles, I prefer the Rainbow Rotini I think the colors and spiral look make it look prettier.  

Directions:
Cook pasta according to package directions, drain and cool pasta noodles in a large bowl.  
Combine all ingredients except Italian dressing, add that last.  I like to add dressing and chill for 1-2 hours.  I have made this before ahead of time for a party, I still prefer not letting the dressing sit too long, I've added half the dressing left to cool and chill and then add the other half of the dressing when I'm ready to serve.   

Need another Chicken Recipe Idea Try these:
Creamy Chicken Florentine - https://bit.ly/2LEgQl0

Maple Citrus Watermelon Glazed Chicken - https://bit.ly/2xpCkPr

Pepper Stuffed Chicken Breasts with Spinach - https://bit.ly/2sfEcWg

You can follow me on social media and see when my weekly meal inspiration posts go live!
Instagram: @blogaboutitall
Facebook: @theblogaboutitall
Twitter: @blogaboutitall

Lucky was originally founded in San Leandro, California in 1935. The Lucky brand changed ownership many times over the years but in 2007 The Save Mart Companies acquired the Northern California division of Albertsons and converted the stores back to Lucky. There are now sixty-nine stores employing close to five thousand people in and around the San Francisco Bay and in 2015 the exciting new brand ‘Lucky California’ was born.
Lucky California is a fresh take on the traditional grocery store. It offers a fusion of Bay Area culture, California-sourced foods and a variety of meal solutions – all at competitive prices.
Disclosure: This is a sponsored post in exchange for my time and efforts in reporting my opinion within this blog, as well as keeping you advised of the latest discount offers.  Even though I receive these benefits, I always give an opinion that is 100% mine.

Thank you for reading if you’ve enjoyed the content you’ve read above please share with your friends. 
www.BlogAboutItAll.com. 

Easy Dinner Inspiration | Lucky California Dublin, CA
This is a great week at Lucky California to buy Boneless Skinless Chicken Breasts and Beef Tri-Tip for all your summer grilling!  Below I have a simple Summer Pasta Salad recipe that pairs perfectly with grilled chicken.  If you are celebrating a graduate, they have party trays starting at $19.99 and hand-crafted cakes and cupcake bouquets that start at $14.99.  Be sure to check out Lucky California (2840 Dublin Blvd. in the Fallon Gateway Center) they are part of the Save Mart Companies.

Opportunity 3 of 6 to WIN a $25 Gift Card!!! Every week for six weeks I'm giving away a $25 gift card! (Gift cards valid at Lucky California, Save Mart and Food Maxx)
Enter here to WIN: https://bit.ly/2IooNZz
You can find their weekly ad by clicking the image below or here: 
Their ads run Wednesday through Tuesday, this week’s ad is for May 30, 2018-June 5, 2018.
These are a few of my favorite deals this week:
Beef Tri-Tip $1.99 lb.
Boneless Skinless Chicken Breasts $1.88 lb.
Large Personal Size Seedless Watermelon or Jumbo Origami Cantaloupes 2 for $3
Bell Peppers and Cucumbers 2 for $1
Medium Hass Avocados .98
Cheez-It $1.99
Best Foods Mayonaise $1.99
Coca-Cola and 7 Up Products 2-Liters .89 (when you buy in multiples of 3)

3-Day Sale June 1-June 3, 2018 - GREAT price for Milk!
Bayview Farms Milk $2.49 a gallon 
Colossal Raw Shrimp $6.99 lb.
Tropical Treat Mangos 3/.99

After seeing this week’s ad one of the meals I'll be adding to our menu this week is: 
Grilled Chicken with Summer Pasta Salad.
When I make this summer pasta salad I like to keep my chicken pretty basic. I want to enjoy the tangy flavor of the pasta salad. I usually just use garlic salt and pepper or a Mrs. Dash blend sprinkle on both sides of the chicken breast and grill approximately 4-6 minutes on each side depending on the thickness.

Here is my Summer Pasta Salad Recipe:
8 oz. of Spiral Rainbow Pasta cooked and drained.
3 cups of assorted cut up veggies.
I use bell pepper, cucumber, tomatoes, broccoli, carrots, and red onion.
1/2 cup cubed cheddar cheese
2 cups of Italian Dressing (if you want a creamy version use 1 cup Italian Dressing and 1/2 cup Mayo, mix)

I like to use the Kraft or Hidden Valley Italian Dressing. You could add olives, asparagus or other veggies you like.  This is a great simple dish to bring to a potluck, if it's more of a main dish I like to add salami, yum!

You can also use bow tie pasta, penne or macaroni noodles, I prefer the Rainbow Rotini I think the colors and spiral look make it look prettier.  

Directions:
Cook pasta according to package directions, drain and cool pasta noodles in a large bowl.  
Combine all ingredients except Italian dressing, add that last.  I like to add dressing and chill for 1-2 hours.  I have made this before ahead of time for a party, I still prefer not letting the dressing sit too long, I've added half the dressing left to cool and chill and then add the other half of the dressing when I'm ready to serve.   

Need another Chicken Recipe Idea Try these:
Creamy Chicken Florentine - https://bit.ly/2LEgQl0

Maple Citrus Watermelon Glazed Chicken - https://bit.ly/2xpCkPr

Pepper Stuffed Chicken Breasts with Spinach - https://bit.ly/2sfEcWg

You can follow me on social media and see when my weekly meal inspiration posts go live!
Instagram: @blogaboutitall
Facebook: @theblogaboutitall
Twitter: @blogaboutitall

Lucky was originally founded in San Leandro, California in 1935. The Lucky brand changed ownership many times over the years but in 2007 The Save Mart Companies acquired the Northern California division of Albertsons and converted the stores back to Lucky. There are now sixty-nine stores employing close to five thousand people in and around the San Francisco Bay and in 2015 the exciting new brand ‘Lucky California’ was born.
Lucky California is a fresh take on the traditional grocery store. It offers a fusion of Bay Area culture, California-sourced foods and a variety of meal solutions – all at competitive prices.
Disclosure: This is a sponsored post in exchange for my time and efforts in reporting my opinion within this blog, as well as keeping you advised of the latest discount offers.  Even though I receive these benefits, I always give an opinion that is 100% mine.

Thank you for reading if you’ve enjoyed the content you’ve read above please share with your friends. 
www.BlogAboutItAll.com. 
Read more »
Looking for a way to stay cool and have fun this Summer? Our family loves going to Raging Waters! It is a great way to beat the Sacramento summer heat and have fun all summer long. We love the water slides, wave pool, and when we want to chill our favorite spot is floating in the Calyspso Cooler Lazy River! The Treehouse Reef and Shark Pool are perfect for little ones.  Free life jackets are available throughout the park at no charge. Life jackets are required for guests under 48" tall to use the wave pool.  With a season pass, you also get free entrance to the California State Fair (July 13-July 29, 2018).  
Raging Waters has budget-friendly options to enjoy fun all summer long.  They have a payment plan option and a Parking Pass for $49.99 which is a great savings. Note the parking pass is not valid during State Fair dates.

They have an All Season Dining Pass available which again pays for itself, they don't allow outside food or drink except sealed water bottles so I encourage you to buy the dining pass and enjoy their food options all summer long. 

 We plan ahead of time and budget for our passes, parking pass, dining passes and souvenir cup. This is a great tip to keep in mind for next year, put a little bit of cash every month in an envelope for summer fun, then when summer comes you have designated funds set aside and it is easier on your monthly budget.  

 With your All Season Dining Pass you receive a full meal with every visit.  They have a Carls Jr inside the park, NorCal Pizza next to Carls Jr, and near the Wave Pool is Beach Side BBQ which serves barbeque, chicken strips and more.  They have other fun treat options like Rita's Italian Ice, Yogurtland and Dippin Dots, not included with the Dining Pass. Some of my favorites last year were the BBQ Brisket Sandwich and Pulled Pork Nachos.  If you are going to frequent all summer long I recommend the UNLIMITED Refill Souvenir Cup!  


There are private Cabana rentals available, that come with lounge chairs, a table and inner tubes.  You can reserve these on-line or at the park on a first come first serve basis.  We have not rented a Cabana we have never had a problem finding a lounge chair and area to relax, there are plenty of chairs and grassy spots to lay out a towel and enjoy the sunshine.

Be sure to bring sunscreen and hats.  I also recommend swim shoes, the cement gets extremely hot and when you are walking from the wave pool to a slide, those swim shoes come in handy.  

Another item I love bringing is a waterproof phone pouch, not only for my phone but to carry my passes and cash/card.  On your season pass is a sticker for entry into the State Fair, you don't want that sticker to get wet, they charge a small fee to reprint those stickers.  

Raging Waters Sacramento will be open DAILY starting in June.  View their calendar for this summers hours!  

I will be giving away tickets to Raging Waters on social media so stay tuned, I will post my give-a-way soon!
About Raging Waters
Raging Waters is Sacramento’s largest family water park. Raging Waters Sacramento prides itself on being a family-centric destination where lasting memories are made in a relaxing and spacious venue with shady, mature foliage. At Raging Waters Sacramento, we LIVE FOR SUMMER! 

Located in the heart of the city at Cal Expo, home of the California State Fair, Raging Waters is Sacramento’s best amusement park, featuring more than 25 exhilarating water attractions, breath-taking slides, crystal clear pools and fun-filled activities for children and adults of all ages.

Raging Waters, Sacramento | 1600 Exposition Blvd., Sacramento, CA 95815
Phone: (916) 924-3747

Find Raging Waters on Social Media:
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rwsac/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/RWSacramento
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ragingwaterssac/
Thank you for reading if you've enjoyed the content you've read above please share with your friends. www.BlogAboutItAll.com

Raging Waters | Sacramento, CA

Looking for a way to stay cool and have fun this Summer? Our family loves going to Raging Waters! It is a great way to beat the Sacramento summer heat and have fun all summer long. We love the water slides, wave pool, and when we want to chill our favorite spot is floating in the Calyspso Cooler Lazy River! The Treehouse Reef and Shark Pool are perfect for little ones.  Free life jackets are available throughout the park at no charge. Life jackets are required for guests under 48" tall to use the wave pool.  With a season pass, you also get free entrance to the California State Fair (July 13-July 29, 2018).  
Raging Waters has budget-friendly options to enjoy fun all summer long.  They have a payment plan option and a Parking Pass for $49.99 which is a great savings. Note the parking pass is not valid during State Fair dates.

They have an All Season Dining Pass available which again pays for itself, they don't allow outside food or drink except sealed water bottles so I encourage you to buy the dining pass and enjoy their food options all summer long. 

 We plan ahead of time and budget for our passes, parking pass, dining passes and souvenir cup. This is a great tip to keep in mind for next year, put a little bit of cash every month in an envelope for summer fun, then when summer comes you have designated funds set aside and it is easier on your monthly budget.  

 With your All Season Dining Pass you receive a full meal with every visit.  They have a Carls Jr inside the park, NorCal Pizza next to Carls Jr, and near the Wave Pool is Beach Side BBQ which serves barbeque, chicken strips and more.  They have other fun treat options like Rita's Italian Ice, Yogurtland and Dippin Dots, not included with the Dining Pass. Some of my favorites last year were the BBQ Brisket Sandwich and Pulled Pork Nachos.  If you are going to frequent all summer long I recommend the UNLIMITED Refill Souvenir Cup!  


There are private Cabana rentals available, that come with lounge chairs, a table and inner tubes.  You can reserve these on-line or at the park on a first come first serve basis.  We have not rented a Cabana we have never had a problem finding a lounge chair and area to relax, there are plenty of chairs and grassy spots to lay out a towel and enjoy the sunshine.

Be sure to bring sunscreen and hats.  I also recommend swim shoes, the cement gets extremely hot and when you are walking from the wave pool to a slide, those swim shoes come in handy.  

Another item I love bringing is a waterproof phone pouch, not only for my phone but to carry my passes and cash/card.  On your season pass is a sticker for entry into the State Fair, you don't want that sticker to get wet, they charge a small fee to reprint those stickers.  

Raging Waters Sacramento will be open DAILY starting in June.  View their calendar for this summers hours!  

I will be giving away tickets to Raging Waters on social media so stay tuned, I will post my give-a-way soon!
About Raging Waters
Raging Waters is Sacramento’s largest family water park. Raging Waters Sacramento prides itself on being a family-centric destination where lasting memories are made in a relaxing and spacious venue with shady, mature foliage. At Raging Waters Sacramento, we LIVE FOR SUMMER! 

Located in the heart of the city at Cal Expo, home of the California State Fair, Raging Waters is Sacramento’s best amusement park, featuring more than 25 exhilarating water attractions, breath-taking slides, crystal clear pools and fun-filled activities for children and adults of all ages.

Raging Waters, Sacramento | 1600 Exposition Blvd., Sacramento, CA 95815
Phone: (916) 924-3747

Find Raging Waters on Social Media:
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rwsac/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/RWSacramento
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ragingwaterssac/
Thank you for reading if you've enjoyed the content you've read above please share with your friends. www.BlogAboutItAll.com

Read more »


Who loves This Is Us? Milo Ventimiglia will be here in Sacramento along with Chris Sullivan next month at Fandemic Tour! This comic con isn't only for comics. I will be attending with my boys this June and I am looking forward to it! I will be posting a review and giving away tickets here on the blog so stay tuned! Tickets are on sale now for a weekend of fun with major celebrities, artist, and comic con community! There is a Memorial Day special right now for 20% off general admission use code (MEMORIAL20).  Kids 10 and under are always FREE with an adult ticket and for $10 off the VIPs use code (MEMORIAL10). 
Fandemic Tour, a new type of comic con bringing fandom, fun, and family together to celebrate all of pop culture, will debut their new tour in Sacramento June 22-24, 2018 at the Sacramento Convention Center. Fandemic Tour is produced by the former CEO of Wizard World, John Macaluso, who managed amazing shows in 2014 and 2015 and now is bringing that experience to Sacramento and Houston in 2018. In addition to VIP packages, autographs and photo ops are now on sale online for all guests in both Sacramento and Houston. Layaway plans are still available for a limited time in Sacramento for VIP packages, photo ops and autographs with 10% down payment and full payment due by June 8, 2018.

All celebrity guests are available for paid autographs at their booth as well as individual photo ops. Additionally, some celebrities who have appeared together in various ensembles will do limited group photo ops on June 23 and 24 in Sacramento including:
  • This is Us – Milo Ventimiglia and Chris Sullivan
  • The Walking Dead - Norman Reedus and Jeffrey Dean Morgan OR Norman Reedus & Michael Rooker
  • Guardians of the Galaxy - Michael Rooker, Chris Sullivan and Sean Gunn
  • Gilmore Girls - Milo Ventimiglia and Sean Gunn
  • Smallville – Tom Welling & John Schneider
  • The Boondock Saints -Norman Reedus, Sean Patrick Flanery and David Della Rocco
Fandemic Tour is a brand new experiential convention weekend that will bring together celebrities, well-known and emerging comic artists, cosplayers of all shapes and sizes, and exhibitors with merchandise designed to offer something for every type of pop culture fan. Unique in the comic con industry, fans can purchase their celebrity, VIP packages, photo ops and autographs on a layaway plan. With just a 10% down payment, fans can split up payments and pay off their final payment by June 8, 2018.

Fandemic Tour’s Sacramento celebrity guest lineup includes: Norman Reedus (The Walking Dead, The Boondock Saints), Jeffrey Dean Morgan (The Walking Dead, Magic City), Michael Rooker (Guardians of the Galaxy, The Walking Dead, Days of Thunder), Chandler Riggs (The Walking Dead), Steven Yuen (The Walking Dead), Scott Wilson (The Walking Dead), Sean Gunn (Guardians of the Galaxy, Gilmore Girls), Chris Sullivan, native of Sacramento, ("This is Us", "Guardians of the Galaxy"), Milo Ventimiglia (This is Us, Heroes, Gilmore Girls), Chris Sullivan (This is Us, Guardians of the Galaxy), The Bella Twins™, Nikki And Brie Bella (E!’S Total Divas and Total Bellas, Tom Welling (Smallville, Lucifer), John Schneider (Smallville, The Dukes of Hazzard), Sean Patrick Flanery (The Boondock Saints, Powder, Young Indiana Jones), Jason David Frank (Mighty Morphin Power Rangers), Robert Englund (A Nightmare on Elm Street, Freddy vs. Jason), Christian Kane (The Librarians, Leverage), James Marsters (Buffy the Vampire Slayer, Angel), Clare Kramer (Buffy the Vampire Slayer, Bring it On). Bruce Campbell (Ash vs. Evil Dead), Robert England (Nightmare on Elm Street), David Della Rocco (The Boondock Saints) and Holly Marie Combs (Charmed, Pretty Little Liars).

 “Our goal is to create a fun environment that fosters community through access to guests, a positive environment that celebrates the fans and a diverse lineup that pays homage to fans of traditional comic franchises and appreciates the hottest pop culture icons in other genres,” explained Macaluso.

General Admission tickets are available at the following price points:
  • $35— Friday Pass (Hours 3:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.)
  • $45— Saturday Pass (Hours 10:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.)
  • $40— Sunday Pass (Hours: (10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.)
  • $75— Full Weekend Pass (admission all three days)
Each Celebrity VIP packages include:
  • Friday, Saturday, and Sunday admission for one individual to Fandemic Tour.  Note that wristbands may not be shared among multiple people. If you remove your wristband, we will NOT replace it and you will not be readmitted.  Admission is for the same individual on multiple days.
  • Early admission (30 minutes before general admission) on both Saturday and Sunday.
  • One Autograph from your chosen celebrity One Photo-op with your chosen celebrity, 8 x10’ printout. The digital image is available separately.
  • Access to the separate VIP lines for celebrity autographs and photo ops
  • Access to the VIP Lounge
  • Exclusive Fandemic VIP badge and lanyard
  • Fandemic collectible swag bag
  • Reserved section seating for your chosen celebrity’s panel, if they are scheduled for one
  • Two children, aged 10 or under, may accompany each paid VIP purchaser
Fandemic Fanatic VIP - $150— (3-day pass, early admission, fast pass for photo ops/autographs (behind Celebrity VIP pass holders), swag bag and VIP reserved seating at panels.
Thank you for reading if you’ve enjoyed the content you’ve read above please share with your friends. 
www.BlogAboutItAll.com. 

Fandemic Tour | Sacramento, CA


Who loves This Is Us? Milo Ventimiglia will be here in Sacramento along with Chris Sullivan next month at Fandemic Tour! This comic con isn't only for comics. I will be attending with my boys this June and I am looking forward to it! I will be posting a review and giving away tickets here on the blog so stay tuned! Tickets are on sale now for a weekend of fun with major celebrities, artist, and comic con community! There is a Memorial Day special right now for 20% off general admission use code (MEMORIAL20).  Kids 10 and under are always FREE with an adult ticket and for $10 off the VIPs use code (MEMORIAL10). 
Fandemic Tour, a new type of comic con bringing fandom, fun, and family together to celebrate all of pop culture, will debut their new tour in Sacramento June 22-24, 2018 at the Sacramento Convention Center. Fandemic Tour is produced by the former CEO of Wizard World, John Macaluso, who managed amazing shows in 2014 and 2015 and now is bringing that experience to Sacramento and Houston in 2018. In addition to VIP packages, autographs and photo ops are now on sale online for all guests in both Sacramento and Houston. Layaway plans are still available for a limited time in Sacramento for VIP packages, photo ops and autographs with 10% down payment and full payment due by June 8, 2018.

All celebrity guests are available for paid autographs at their booth as well as individual photo ops. Additionally, some celebrities who have appeared together in various ensembles will do limited group photo ops on June 23 and 24 in Sacramento including:
  • This is Us – Milo Ventimiglia and Chris Sullivan
  • The Walking Dead - Norman Reedus and Jeffrey Dean Morgan OR Norman Reedus & Michael Rooker
  • Guardians of the Galaxy - Michael Rooker, Chris Sullivan and Sean Gunn
  • Gilmore Girls - Milo Ventimiglia and Sean Gunn
  • Smallville – Tom Welling & John Schneider
  • The Boondock Saints -Norman Reedus, Sean Patrick Flanery and David Della Rocco
Fandemic Tour is a brand new experiential convention weekend that will bring together celebrities, well-known and emerging comic artists, cosplayers of all shapes and sizes, and exhibitors with merchandise designed to offer something for every type of pop culture fan. Unique in the comic con industry, fans can purchase their celebrity, VIP packages, photo ops and autographs on a layaway plan. With just a 10% down payment, fans can split up payments and pay off their final payment by June 8, 2018.

Fandemic Tour’s Sacramento celebrity guest lineup includes: Norman Reedus (The Walking Dead, The Boondock Saints), Jeffrey Dean Morgan (The Walking Dead, Magic City), Michael Rooker (Guardians of the Galaxy, The Walking Dead, Days of Thunder), Chandler Riggs (The Walking Dead), Steven Yuen (The Walking Dead), Scott Wilson (The Walking Dead), Sean Gunn (Guardians of the Galaxy, Gilmore Girls), Chris Sullivan, native of Sacramento, ("This is Us", "Guardians of the Galaxy"), Milo Ventimiglia (This is Us, Heroes, Gilmore Girls), Chris Sullivan (This is Us, Guardians of the Galaxy), The Bella Twins™, Nikki And Brie Bella (E!’S Total Divas and Total Bellas, Tom Welling (Smallville, Lucifer), John Schneider (Smallville, The Dukes of Hazzard), Sean Patrick Flanery (The Boondock Saints, Powder, Young Indiana Jones), Jason David Frank (Mighty Morphin Power Rangers), Robert Englund (A Nightmare on Elm Street, Freddy vs. Jason), Christian Kane (The Librarians, Leverage), James Marsters (Buffy the Vampire Slayer, Angel), Clare Kramer (Buffy the Vampire Slayer, Bring it On). Bruce Campbell (Ash vs. Evil Dead), Robert England (Nightmare on Elm Street), David Della Rocco (The Boondock Saints) and Holly Marie Combs (Charmed, Pretty Little Liars).

 “Our goal is to create a fun environment that fosters community through access to guests, a positive environment that celebrates the fans and a diverse lineup that pays homage to fans of traditional comic franchises and appreciates the hottest pop culture icons in other genres,” explained Macaluso.

General Admission tickets are available at the following price points:
  • $35— Friday Pass (Hours 3:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.)
  • $45— Saturday Pass (Hours 10:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.)
  • $40— Sunday Pass (Hours: (10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.)
  • $75— Full Weekend Pass (admission all three days)
Each Celebrity VIP packages include:
  • Friday, Saturday, and Sunday admission for one individual to Fandemic Tour.  Note that wristbands may not be shared among multiple people. If you remove your wristband, we will NOT replace it and you will not be readmitted.  Admission is for the same individual on multiple days.
  • Early admission (30 minutes before general admission) on both Saturday and Sunday.
  • One Autograph from your chosen celebrity One Photo-op with your chosen celebrity, 8 x10’ printout. The digital image is available separately.
  • Access to the separate VIP lines for celebrity autographs and photo ops
  • Access to the VIP Lounge
  • Exclusive Fandemic VIP badge and lanyard
  • Fandemic collectible swag bag
  • Reserved section seating for your chosen celebrity’s panel, if they are scheduled for one
  • Two children, aged 10 or under, may accompany each paid VIP purchaser
Fandemic Fanatic VIP - $150— (3-day pass, early admission, fast pass for photo ops/autographs (behind Celebrity VIP pass holders), swag bag and VIP reserved seating at panels.
Thank you for reading if you’ve enjoyed the content you’ve read above please share with your friends. 
www.BlogAboutItAll.com. 
Read more »
This is a great week to grocery shop with all the sales for Memorial Day Weekend!  Be sure to check out Lucky California (2840 Dublin Blvd. in the Fallon Gateway Center) they are part of the Save Mart Companies.

 You can find their weekly ad by clicking the image below or here: 
Their ads run Wednesday through Tuesday, this week’s ad is for May 23, 2018-May 29, 2018.
These are a few of my favorite deals this week:
Pork Spare Ribs $1.49 lb.
Nabisco Snack Crackers (Ritz, Wheat Thins, and select varieties) $1.99 
Idaho Russet Potatoes 10 lb. bag, $2.49 each
Brussels Sprouts $1.49 lb.
Cheesecake Factory Baguettes (Twin pack or Dinner Rolls) $2.99
Eggo Waffles 2 for $4
Barilla Pasta 4 for $5

 4-Day Sale (Friday, May 25 through Monday, May 28th)
Beef Tri-Tip $2.49 lb.
Sweet White Corn 4 for $1
Powerade $0.59 each (limit 10)
Reser's Salads 2 for $10

 After seeing this week’s ad one of the meals I will be preparing for my family this week is: Beef Tri-Tip, Potato Salad, and Brussels Sprouts

 Here is my Potato Salad Recipe:
Potatoes (2lbs serves about 8)
1-1/3 Cup of Mayo
1 Cup Diced Red Onion
3 stalks of Celery Diced
6 slices of Bacon cooked and chopped
Green Onions to garnish
Garlic Salt and Pepper to taste

 Directions:
Peel, cut potatoes and place the potatoes in a pot with enough water to cover and bring to a boil. Cook for about 20 minutes, or until tender. Drain and cool.
Place Mayo, diced red onion, diced celery, chopped bacon in a bowl and combine.  Once potatoes are cooked and cooled stir into the bowl until evenly coated, top with chopped green onions for garnish. Refrigerate until ready to serve.  I like to make this a day ahead and refrigerate overnight.
Easy Brussels Sprouts Recipe:
2 lbs. Brussels Sprouts cut in half or quarters depending on size
1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
1/2 of an onion diced
Salt and Pepper to taste
4 slices of Bacon 

Directions: 
Bring a large pot of water to boil, cook the sprouts until barely tender approx. 3-5 minutes and drain.
Cook chopped bacon in a skillet, remove bacon once cooked.  
Add oil and diced onion to bacon drippings, once onions are translucent, add in the Brussels Sprouts and salt, pepper to taste, lastly, add chopped cooked bacon.  

 Some variations: I've used a squeeze of a lemon to deglaze the pan at times.  I have also used a sprinkle of balsamic vinegar, just depends on what I am in the mood for.  I like to change it up and play with my food. I've also added minced garlic, ginger or red pepper flakes at times.  

 I am hosting a $25 Gift Card Giveaway right here every week for a total of six weeks and one $100 Gift Card Giveaway! (Gift cards valid at Lucky California, Save Mart and Food Maxx) 

 Enter here to WIN: https://bit.ly/2IG3Eua
You can follow me on social media and see when my weekly meal inspiration posts go live!
Instagram: @blogaboutitall
Facebook: @theblogaboutitall
Twitter: @blogaboutitall

Lucky was originally founded in San Leandro, California in 1935. The Lucky brand changed ownership many times over the years but in 2007 The Save Mart Companies acquired the Northern California division of Albertsons and converted the stores back to Lucky. There are now sixty-nine stores employing close to five thousand people in and around the San Francisco Bay and in 2015 the exciting new brand ‘Lucky California’ was born.
Lucky California is a fresh take on the traditional grocery store. It offers a fusion of Bay Area culture, California-sourced foods and a variety of meal solutions – all at competitive prices.

Disclosure: This is a sponsored post in exchange for my time and efforts in reporting my opinion within this blog, as well as keeping you advised of the latest discount offers.  Even though I receive these benefits, I always give an opinion that is 100% mine.

Thank you for reading if you’ve enjoyed the content you’ve read above please share with your friends. 
www.BlogAboutItAll.com. 

Easy Dinner Inspiration | Lucky California Dublin, CA

This is a great week to grocery shop with all the sales for Memorial Day Weekend!  Be sure to check out Lucky California (2840 Dublin Blvd. in the Fallon Gateway Center) they are part of the Save Mart Companies.

 You can find their weekly ad by clicking the image below or here: 
Their ads run Wednesday through Tuesday, this week’s ad is for May 23, 2018-May 29, 2018.
These are a few of my favorite deals this week:
Pork Spare Ribs $1.49 lb.
Nabisco Snack Crackers (Ritz, Wheat Thins, and select varieties) $1.99 
Idaho Russet Potatoes 10 lb. bag, $2.49 each
Brussels Sprouts $1.49 lb.
Cheesecake Factory Baguettes (Twin pack or Dinner Rolls) $2.99
Eggo Waffles 2 for $4
Barilla Pasta 4 for $5

 4-Day Sale (Friday, May 25 through Monday, May 28th)
Beef Tri-Tip $2.49 lb.
Sweet White Corn 4 for $1
Powerade $0.59 each (limit 10)
Reser's Salads 2 for $10

 After seeing this week’s ad one of the meals I will be preparing for my family this week is: Beef Tri-Tip, Potato Salad, and Brussels Sprouts

 Here is my Potato Salad Recipe:
Potatoes (2lbs serves about 8)
1-1/3 Cup of Mayo
1 Cup Diced Red Onion
3 stalks of Celery Diced
6 slices of Bacon cooked and chopped
Green Onions to garnish
Garlic Salt and Pepper to taste

 Directions:
Peel, cut potatoes and place the potatoes in a pot with enough water to cover and bring to a boil. Cook for about 20 minutes, or until tender. Drain and cool.
Place Mayo, diced red onion, diced celery, chopped bacon in a bowl and combine.  Once potatoes are cooked and cooled stir into the bowl until evenly coated, top with chopped green onions for garnish. Refrigerate until ready to serve.  I like to make this a day ahead and refrigerate overnight.
Easy Brussels Sprouts Recipe:
2 lbs. Brussels Sprouts cut in half or quarters depending on size
1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
1/2 of an onion diced
Salt and Pepper to taste
4 slices of Bacon 

Directions: 
Bring a large pot of water to boil, cook the sprouts until barely tender approx. 3-5 minutes and drain.
Cook chopped bacon in a skillet, remove bacon once cooked.  
Add oil and diced onion to bacon drippings, once onions are translucent, add in the Brussels Sprouts and salt, pepper to taste, lastly, add chopped cooked bacon.  

 Some variations: I've used a squeeze of a lemon to deglaze the pan at times.  I have also used a sprinkle of balsamic vinegar, just depends on what I am in the mood for.  I like to change it up and play with my food. I've also added minced garlic, ginger or red pepper flakes at times.  

 I am hosting a $25 Gift Card Giveaway right here every week for a total of six weeks and one $100 Gift Card Giveaway! (Gift cards valid at Lucky California, Save Mart and Food Maxx) 

 Enter here to WIN: https://bit.ly/2IG3Eua
You can follow me on social media and see when my weekly meal inspiration posts go live!
Instagram: @blogaboutitall
Facebook: @theblogaboutitall
Twitter: @blogaboutitall

Lucky was originally founded in San Leandro, California in 1935. The Lucky brand changed ownership many times over the years but in 2007 The Save Mart Companies acquired the Northern California division of Albertsons and converted the stores back to Lucky. There are now sixty-nine stores employing close to five thousand people in and around the San Francisco Bay and in 2015 the exciting new brand ‘Lucky California’ was born.
Lucky California is a fresh take on the traditional grocery store. It offers a fusion of Bay Area culture, California-sourced foods and a variety of meal solutions – all at competitive prices.

Disclosure: This is a sponsored post in exchange for my time and efforts in reporting my opinion within this blog, as well as keeping you advised of the latest discount offers.  Even though I receive these benefits, I always give an opinion that is 100% mine.

Thank you for reading if you’ve enjoyed the content you’ve read above please share with your friends. 
www.BlogAboutItAll.com. 
Read more »
Yesterday on the blog I shared some summer entertaining tips that I hope you find useful this Memorial Day weekend or for 4th of July.  This is what I will be making this Memorial Day. I recently shared these tips on Studio 40 Live, the segment will air on Memorial Day and 4th of July watch Studio 40 Live on Fox 40 at 11 AM. 

 Chips & Salsa | Here is my salsa recipe: https://bit.ly/2GKTQ4U

 Veggie Cups with Ranch and Hummus
I love Ranch Dip it's so yummy but my new favorite thing is Hummus.  
I just use a Hidden Valley Ranch Dip Packet and Sour Cream, simple, and tasty, I try and use Daisy Sour Cream, I find it's thick and doesn't form liquid at the top like other brands.  

 I know Hummus is super easy to make, I usually use store-bought Sabra or pick some up from a local restaurant.  Just the other day I picked up a small tub of Cilantro Hummus from Extreme Hummus in Citrus Heights OMG heavenly, I love cilantro and hummus so this is my all new favorite hummus.  If you are local I highly recommend them, they also have fries and chicken nuggets if your kids are not into Gyros and Hummus.  
Chicken Skewers - Expresco ProSticks
There are times when I make my own chicken skewers, marinate them overnight but when it comes to Memorial Day weekend when there are plenty of other things I am making my go to is the Expresco Chicken Skewers they come in 3 flavors Sweet Sriracha, Mediterranean Style, and Chipotle. I usually go with the Mediterranean Style.  They are fully cooked,  ready to eat and packed with protein.  Great for all my friends on the Keto diet.  You can find them at Safeway.  
I recently won coupons on one of their Social Media pages, which is another tip, if you have a favorite brand, follow them on social media, many times you can find recipes and coupon savings.
You can find more info here: http://www.exprescoprosticks.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/prosticks2go
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ProSticks2Go/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/ProSticks2Go
Hamburgers & Hotdogs and for a side Potato Salad 
My hubby handles the grill and potato salad is easy to make ahead.

 Red White & Blue Strawberries
What you need:
Strawberries, White Candy Melts, Blue Sprinkles
Wash and dry your strawberries.
Line a cookie sheet with wax paper.
Place 2 cups of white Wilton Candy Melts in a microwave safe bowl.
Add 2 teaspoons of canola oil to the candy melts, stir.
Microwave on your defrost setting for one minute, stir and then continue microwaving in 30-second increments stirring each time until all the candy melts are melted. I did approximately a total of 3 minutes, each microwave will vary.
Use a toothpick to hold the strawberry and dip in the candy melt, shake off excess.
Hold over a plate and use blue sprinkles on the bottom half of the white chocolate.
Place on wax paper and repeat.
Place in the refrigerator to set. 
Patriotic Oreos
What you need:
Oreos, White Candy Melts, Patriotic Sprinkles
Line a cookie sheet with wax paper.
Place 2 cups of white Wilton Candy Melts in a microwave safe bowl.
Add 2 teaspoons of canola oil to the candy melts, stir.
Microwave on your defrost setting for one minute, stir and then continue microwaving in 30-second increments stirring each time until all the candy melts are melted. I did approximately a total of 3 minutes, each microwave will vary.
Dip half of the oreo in the white chocolate, shake off excess.
Hold over a plate and use patriotic sprinkles on the white chocolate.  
Place on wax paper and place in the refrigerator to set. 
DIY S'more Bar - Simple Summer Fun 
What you need: Graham Crackers, Marshmallows, Hershey's Chocolate and Skewers.
You can also have Nutella, sliced strawberries or patriotic sprinkles to add to the fun.
Flag Platter
What you need: Blueberries, Cherries, and White Chocolate Pretzels. Arrange like a flag!
You could use raspberries or strawberries for more red ideas or do a mix, I did all cherries.  
Red, White, and Blue Drink
What you need: Ocean Spray Cran-Apple, Sobe Pina Colada and Blue Fierce Gatorade
This looks really pretty in a beverage dispenser but you can also let everyone make there own glass, my boys like making there own.  
The key to getting the layers is pouring each layer very slowly.
Start by pouring the Cran-Apple in your glass a little less than 1/3 because it will rise when you add the ice.
Step 2 fill the glass with ice
Then pour the Sobe Pina Colada very slowly over an ice cube so it doesn't just mix in with the red juice.  
Lastly, pour the blue Gatorade.
I read some people used the low-calorie Gatorade since it has less sugar it helps the liquids not to mix.  I just used regular Gatorade and it still worked. The low-calorie G2 blue is a really light blue and I like the darker blue of Gatorade Fierce.



A couple more Patriotic ideas:
Patriotic Jello Cups

 DIY Patriotic T-Shirts

 Thank you for reading if you’ve enjoyed the content you’ve read above please share with your friends. www.BlogAboutItAll.com.

Patriotic Party Menu
Yesterday on the blog I shared some summer entertaining tips that I hope you find useful this Memorial Day weekend or for 4th of July.  This is what I will be making this Memorial Day. I recently shared these tips on Studio 40 Live, the segment will air on Memorial Day and 4th of July watch Studio 40 Live on Fox 40 at 11 AM. 

 Chips & Salsa | Here is my salsa recipe: https://bit.ly/2GKTQ4U

 Veggie Cups with Ranch and Hummus
I love Ranch Dip it's so yummy but my new favorite thing is Hummus.  
I just use a Hidden Valley Ranch Dip Packet and Sour Cream, simple, and tasty, I try and use Daisy Sour Cream, I find it's thick and doesn't form liquid at the top like other brands.  

 I know Hummus is super easy to make, I usually use store-bought Sabra or pick some up from a local restaurant.  Just the other day I picked up a small tub of Cilantro Hummus from Extreme Hummus in Citrus Heights OMG heavenly, I love cilantro and hummus so this is my all new favorite hummus.  If you are local I highly recommend them, they also have fries and chicken nuggets if your kids are not into Gyros and Hummus.  
Chicken Skewers - Expresco ProSticks
There are times when I make my own chicken skewers, marinate them overnight but when it comes to Memorial Day weekend when there are plenty of other things I am making my go to is the Expresco Chicken Skewers they come in 3 flavors Sweet Sriracha, Mediterranean Style, and Chipotle. I usually go with the Mediterranean Style.  They are fully cooked,  ready to eat and packed with protein.  Great for all my friends on the Keto diet.  You can find them at Safeway.  
I recently won coupons on one of their Social Media pages, which is another tip, if you have a favorite brand, follow them on social media, many times you can find recipes and coupon savings.
You can find more info here: http://www.exprescoprosticks.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/prosticks2go
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ProSticks2Go/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/ProSticks2Go
Hamburgers & Hotdogs and for a side Potato Salad 
My hubby handles the grill and potato salad is easy to make ahead.

 Red White & Blue Strawberries
What you need:
Strawberries, White Candy Melts, Blue Sprinkles
Wash and dry your strawberries.
Line a cookie sheet with wax paper.
Place 2 cups of white Wilton Candy Melts in a microwave safe bowl.
Add 2 teaspoons of canola oil to the candy melts, stir.
Microwave on your defrost setting for one minute, stir and then continue microwaving in 30-second increments stirring each time until all the candy melts are melted. I did approximately a total of 3 minutes, each microwave will vary.
Use a toothpick to hold the strawberry and dip in the candy melt, shake off excess.
Hold over a plate and use blue sprinkles on the bottom half of the white chocolate.
Place on wax paper and repeat.
Place in the refrigerator to set. 
Patriotic Oreos
What you need:
Oreos, White Candy Melts, Patriotic Sprinkles
Line a cookie sheet with wax paper.
Place 2 cups of white Wilton Candy Melts in a microwave safe bowl.
Add 2 teaspoons of canola oil to the candy melts, stir.
Microwave on your defrost setting for one minute, stir and then continue microwaving in 30-second increments stirring each time until all the candy melts are melted. I did approximately a total of 3 minutes, each microwave will vary.
Dip half of the oreo in the white chocolate, shake off excess.
Hold over a plate and use patriotic sprinkles on the white chocolate.  
Place on wax paper and place in the refrigerator to set. 
DIY S'more Bar - Simple Summer Fun 
What you need: Graham Crackers, Marshmallows, Hershey's Chocolate and Skewers.
You can also have Nutella, sliced strawberries or patriotic sprinkles to add to the fun.
Flag Platter
What you need: Blueberries, Cherries, and White Chocolate Pretzels. Arrange like a flag!
You could use raspberries or strawberries for more red ideas or do a mix, I did all cherries.  
Red, White, and Blue Drink
What you need: Ocean Spray Cran-Apple, Sobe Pina Colada and Blue Fierce Gatorade
This looks really pretty in a beverage dispenser but you can also let everyone make there own glass, my boys like making there own.  
The key to getting the layers is pouring each layer very slowly.
Start by pouring the Cran-Apple in your glass a little less than 1/3 because it will rise when you add the ice.
Step 2 fill the glass with ice
Then pour the Sobe Pina Colada very slowly over an ice cube so it doesn't just mix in with the red juice.  
Lastly, pour the blue Gatorade.
I read some people used the low-calorie Gatorade since it has less sugar it helps the liquids not to mix.  I just used regular Gatorade and it still worked. The low-calorie G2 blue is a really light blue and I like the darker blue of Gatorade Fierce.



A couple more Patriotic ideas:
Patriotic Jello Cups

 DIY Patriotic T-Shirts

 Thank you for reading if you’ve enjoyed the content you’ve read above please share with your friends. www.BlogAboutItAll.com.
Read more »
Bring on all the Summer entertaining and patriotic parties! I am so excited about Summer!!!! I love the longer daylight hours, grilling, eating with friends and family in the backyard and of course trying out all those Pinterest finds.  Along with summer entertaining, we have Memorial Day and the 4th of July right around the corner.  

 Here are six summer entertaining tips to keep in mind when hosting a get-together.

1. Simple Decor. Don't purchase patriotic platters and a lot of themed decorations when entertaining, use what you have and let the food assist you in your decorating. This is super easy with beautiful bright colors like Red, White, and Blue.  You can use, cherries, watermelon, raspberries or strawberries which is great because they are in season.  For white anything dipped in white chocolate is delicious am I right, fruit, cookies, Rice Krispie treats or salty pretzels, yum. For blue you can use blueberries, I've used blackberries, they can pass for the blue part and many times you can find blue tortilla chips to add to your spread or you can use food coloring or blue candy melts to make things blue.

 Red, white and blue utensils in mason jars, are practical and a simple way to add to the decor.  
Small touches like flags that you can find many times 4 for a dollar, or fresh flowers from your rose bush, can add that special touch.  You can use mason jars for a vase and dye the water red or blue with food coloring.

2. Prepare ahead of time portioned out snacks.  This makes it easy for you and your guests.  You can place ranch dip and veggies in clear plastic cups, they are portioned out and disposable so no need to clean up a veggie tray after the party.  This also works for desserts, I have done this with red, white and blue jello cups, makes it easy for the kids to pick up their jello cup, enjoy and then toss the cup.  This saves time when it comes to the party clean up process.  

3. Set up more than one condiment station.  We have a large extended family with lots of little kids, so even with something as simple as hamburgers and hotdogs, many times a line will form of people waiting to add ketchup, mustard, lettuce, and tomatoes.  Instead of having multiple squeeze bottles, use a cupcake tin, I like a 6 cup tin for this.  You can set up one at the kids' table and at a couple of different spots.  You can use the tin's to hold Ketchup, Mustard, Mayo, Relish but also pickles, tomatoes, and onions. I like using these because they are easy to pass around, a larger platter of condiments and fixings can be a little difficult to pass around, but a muffin tin is easy to pass around.  
4. Have a DIY Dessert Station.  I enjoy baking and making desserts but I know that is not true for everyone.  A DIY S'more Station is a great dessert that involves little preparation.  Set out the ingredients and as guests are ready for dessert they can make there own s'more. I find both adults and kids enjoy this interactive dessert.  It's fun to chat around the fire pit and make your s'more and it brings back those camping memories.  I've also done this with cupcakes and cookies if you have the cookies and cupcakes made set out the frosting and sprinkles and let your guests decorate their own, it's a dessert and activity in one.
5. Kids Fun Kit. If kids will be attending your get together have a kids fun kit ready.  This can be bubbles, chalk, squirt guns, sandbox toys or a new game.  I like the idea of bringing something NEW out because I know with my four boys if it's NEW or something I bring out that they haven't used recently it is more apt to keep them entertained during the party.  You can also bring different items out at different times, if you bring out a bag with all the things at once, the kids can lose interest quickly. I will usually bring out the bubbles, let that entertain them for a while and then when I see the need to bring something else out, then I will bring out a backyard game or my new set of sand toys for the sandbox but I like to spread it out over time.  This is a great tip even if you are not hosting the party, but attending a party, bring something fun for the kids to enjoy.  Check out my recent Amloid Toy Review, any of these toys would be great additions to your Kids Fun Kit or for upcoming summer birthday party gifts. Toy Information Link: https://bit.ly/2rU8RHy
6. Enjoy Your Self.  Entertaining should be fun not stressful.  I many times have to remind myself of this.  As a host it's easy to get caught up in wanting everything to be perfect or look pretty that we end up in the kitchen all night, standing behind the grill or constantly cleaning up and refilling stations. Try and keep things simple and have items you can have prepared ahead of time so you can relax, talk and enjoy your guests.  I know this is hard for mom's I watched my mom do this growing up and I do the same thing.  We are always cleaning, or doing "one more thing".  Remind yourself to sit and enjoy, take in all the wonderful sights and sounds of summer.  It goes by so fast.  Sit and watch the kids jump on the trampoline or swing on the swingset.  Enjoy the conversation with your friends. Although it is fun to have Pinterest inspired food and decor, I know the important thing is enjoying our time with our family and friends. Using a little bit of store-bought items and homemade items can help save you time and your sanity, so have a balance of both and enjoy simple entertaining this summer!

 Thank you for reading if you’ve enjoyed the content you’ve read above please share with your friends. www.BlogAboutItAll.com.

6 Summer Entertaining Tips
Bring on all the Summer entertaining and patriotic parties! I am so excited about Summer!!!! I love the longer daylight hours, grilling, eating with friends and family in the backyard and of course trying out all those Pinterest finds.  Along with summer entertaining, we have Memorial Day and the 4th of July right around the corner.  

 Here are six summer entertaining tips to keep in mind when hosting a get-together.

1. Simple Decor. Don't purchase patriotic platters and a lot of themed decorations when entertaining, use what you have and let the food assist you in your decorating. This is super easy with beautiful bright colors like Red, White, and Blue.  You can use, cherries, watermelon, raspberries or strawberries which is great because they are in season.  For white anything dipped in white chocolate is delicious am I right, fruit, cookies, Rice Krispie treats or salty pretzels, yum. For blue you can use blueberries, I've used blackberries, they can pass for the blue part and many times you can find blue tortilla chips to add to your spread or you can use food coloring or blue candy melts to make things blue.

 Red, white and blue utensils in mason jars, are practical and a simple way to add to the decor.  
Small touches like flags that you can find many times 4 for a dollar, or fresh flowers from your rose bush, can add that special touch.  You can use mason jars for a vase and dye the water red or blue with food coloring.

2. Prepare ahead of time portioned out snacks.  This makes it easy for you and your guests.  You can place ranch dip and veggies in clear plastic cups, they are portioned out and disposable so no need to clean up a veggie tray after the party.  This also works for desserts, I have done this with red, white and blue jello cups, makes it easy for the kids to pick up their jello cup, enjoy and then toss the cup.  This saves time when it comes to the party clean up process.  

3. Set up more than one condiment station.  We have a large extended family with lots of little kids, so even with something as simple as hamburgers and hotdogs, many times a line will form of people waiting to add ketchup, mustard, lettuce, and tomatoes.  Instead of having multiple squeeze bottles, use a cupcake tin, I like a 6 cup tin for this.  You can set up one at the kids' table and at a couple of different spots.  You can use the tin's to hold Ketchup, Mustard, Mayo, Relish but also pickles, tomatoes, and onions. I like using these because they are easy to pass around, a larger platter of condiments and fixings can be a little difficult to pass around, but a muffin tin is easy to pass around.  
4. Have a DIY Dessert Station.  I enjoy baking and making desserts but I know that is not true for everyone.  A DIY S'more Station is a great dessert that involves little preparation.  Set out the ingredients and as guests are ready for dessert they can make there own s'more. I find both adults and kids enjoy this interactive dessert.  It's fun to chat around the fire pit and make your s'more and it brings back those camping memories.  I've also done this with cupcakes and cookies if you have the cookies and cupcakes made set out the frosting and sprinkles and let your guests decorate their own, it's a dessert and activity in one.
5. Kids Fun Kit. If kids will be attending your get together have a kids fun kit ready.  This can be bubbles, chalk, squirt guns, sandbox toys or a new game.  I like the idea of bringing something NEW out because I know with my four boys if it's NEW or something I bring out that they haven't used recently it is more apt to keep them entertained during the party.  You can also bring different items out at different times, if you bring out a bag with all the things at once, the kids can lose interest quickly. I will usually bring out the bubbles, let that entertain them for a while and then when I see the need to bring something else out, then I will bring out a backyard game or my new set of sand toys for the sandbox but I like to spread it out over time.  This is a great tip even if you are not hosting the party, but attending a party, bring something fun for the kids to enjoy.  Check out my recent Amloid Toy Review, any of these toys would be great additions to your Kids Fun Kit or for upcoming summer birthday party gifts. Toy Information Link: https://bit.ly/2rU8RHy
6. Enjoy Your Self.  Entertaining should be fun not stressful.  I many times have to remind myself of this.  As a host it's easy to get caught up in wanting everything to be perfect or look pretty that we end up in the kitchen all night, standing behind the grill or constantly cleaning up and refilling stations. Try and keep things simple and have items you can have prepared ahead of time so you can relax, talk and enjoy your guests.  I know this is hard for mom's I watched my mom do this growing up and I do the same thing.  We are always cleaning, or doing "one more thing".  Remind yourself to sit and enjoy, take in all the wonderful sights and sounds of summer.  It goes by so fast.  Sit and watch the kids jump on the trampoline or swing on the swingset.  Enjoy the conversation with your friends. Although it is fun to have Pinterest inspired food and decor, I know the important thing is enjoying our time with our family and friends. Using a little bit of store-bought items and homemade items can help save you time and your sanity, so have a balance of both and enjoy simple entertaining this summer!

 Thank you for reading if you’ve enjoyed the content you’ve read above please share with your friends. www.BlogAboutItAll.com.
Read more »

Latest Videos

@instagram
© Blog About It All, Made By Underline Designs Back to Top