Fairytale Town's Halloween in Oz Event

Our family attended Fairytale Town's Safe and Super Halloween in Oz this past weekend.  This was our first time at this event, it was the 33rd Annual event, I had no idea.  We have visited Fairytale Town many times over the years but had not attended their Halloween event.  We had an absolute blast!  It was a lot of fun, there was a variety of activities from crafts, games, photo spots and FULL SIZE Candy Bars!!!  Some stations also handed out small prize like items (bracelets, stickers, pencils, etc.).

I loved seeing all the families in costume and so did my little guy.  It was the cutest thing, he was dressed as Buzz Lightyear and every-time he saw another Buzz or Woody or Toy Story friend, he would run up and high five and even hug.  All the kids were excited about their costumes, I loved it.  

This year's theme was "Wizard of Oz", the main stage had characters from the movie for a photo op.  The characters were so fun to interact with!  We saw the Tin Man, Dorothy, the Lion, and more.  

This event is held annually on a Saturday and Sunday for two weekends from 5-9 PM.  You definitely want to keep this event in mind for next year!  Our family does not do the traditional door-to-door trick or treating, we love attending local events like this.  

One of the perks of this event is there is a playground, the famous Red Shoe Slide, Animals, and more.  This is especially helpful if you have little ones, not only do they get to walk around and "trick-or-treat" at the different stations, they can just hang out and play.  There were 15 locations to trick-or-treat, when you arrive you are given a map with the list of activities.  

I recommend you arrive early, and purchase your tickets ahead of time.  The line to purchase tickets at the gate was very long.  Although I must say it seemed to be moving quickly and I was pleasantly surprised at how well everything flowed.  When I saw the long line outside the gate to purchase tickets, I thought it might be super crowded inside. With plenty of activities and stations are spread-out throughout Fairytale Town, it did not seem crowded once inside.  I saw many families arriving throughout the evening.  They also had a snack bar inside and booths throughout Fairytale Town selling popcorn and other treats.

A huge thank you to this kind couple dressed as pirates who posed with my boys in front of the pirate ship and reminded my boys you are never too old to dress up in a costume!  

Where: Fairytale Town, 3901 Land Park Drive, Sacramento CA 95822
Phone: (916) 808-5233
Website: fairytaletown.org

About Fairytale Town
Fairytale Town is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit children’s park and educational center in Land Park
whose mission is to promote the imagination, creativity, and education of children. Established in 1959, Fairytale Town is home to 26 three-dimensional playsets based on favorite fairytales and nursery rhymes, a family of 22 rare and miniature breed animals, three interactive learning gardens, and two performing arts stages. Fairytale Town is open daily from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. from March through October and Thursday through Sunday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. from November through February, weather permitting and unless otherwise noted. For more information, visit fairytaletown.org or call (916) 808-5233.

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E3 Seminar Evaluate. Energize. Excel. | Sacramento, CA Nov. 18-19, 2019

Local Sacramento Seminar to help you Evaluate, Energize and Excel!

Enjoy two days of exciting, practical, hands on teaching of how to live your life in a more excellent way. You will know yourself better, with a new tool bag to improve your quality of life. Your life is worth the investment of time and money to thrust you forward to your best days.

Some of the topics:

Understand your strengths and weaknesses.

Discover how to walk in and maintain excellence.

Know the benefits of excellence.

Have more peace, harmony, and joy in your life.

Be more productive.

Your internal value, which determines your success, will go to new heights.

Attend both days for ONLY $100 with this special promo code below!

Use promo code FFSE32019. You can share this special pricing and attached flyer with family, friends & coworkers!   The last day to enjoy this offer is October 31, 2019.

Monday-Tuesday, November 18-19, 2019
9:00 AM to 6:00 PM

There will be breaks and free WiFi to stay caught up on your e-mails, work, and keep you connected and productive.

Location: Sac Event Center, 6331 Watt Avenue, North Highlands, CA

Link to register here.

 

Have questions? Email us at connect@billkrausecoaching.com

E3 2-Day Seminar Schedule  

Monday, November 18

8:30am         Doors open

9:00am         Session 1

11:00am       Session 2 & Q&A

1:00pm         Lunch

2:00pm         Session 3

3:30pm         Session 4

5:00pm         Q&A

Tuesday, November 19

8:30am         Doors open

9:00am         Session 5

11:00am       Session 6

Noon            Lunch

1:00pm         Session 7

3:00pm         Session 8

5:00pm         Q&A

Local Halloween Events 2019 | Sacramento & Surrounding Areas

Looking for Halloween fun for the family? Check out these local events below.  Trunk or Treat Events are one of my favorite because you are in one location usually hosted at a church or school parking lot.  Everyone decorates the trunk of their vehicle in a theme and they hand out candy, many have carnival style games you can read more about Trunk or Treats here.

In years past we have celebrated Halloween at our local skating rink and our local John's Incredible Pizza, those were fun too.  Although I went trick or treating as a kid, I have not taken my kids door to door trick or treating, we usually attend community events.  I love the sense of community, and safety at Harvest Festivals and community events.

Many times events store a couple of weeks before Halloween and you can attend more than one.  This year we are going to the Fairy Tale Town's 33rd Annual Safe & Super Halloween in Oz, read about that here.

Here is a blog post I shared last year on Trick or Treating Safety Tips. 

List of Halloween Fun in the Sacramento and Surrounding areas: 
Thursday, October 24 4-8 PM
Family Fun Night Downtown Roseville (we did this last year, it was fun.)
Vernon Street Downtown Roseville
Free event more info here.

Thursday, October 24 4-6 PM
Trunk or Treat at Elk Grove Cal Fit
8569 Bond Road, Elk Grove
More info here.

Friday, October 25 5:30-8 PM
Rio Linda & Elverta Recreation & Park District
Trunk or Treat, Haunted House, Games and More
810 Oak Lane, Rio Linda
Free event more info here.

Friday, October 25 6-8:30 PM
Antelope Meadows Elementary Trunk or Treat 
$5 per child 3 and under are $1, more info here.

Friday, October 25 7-9 PM
Trunk or Treat Paint Night (Rock painting and Trunk or Treat)
North Natomas Library 4660 Via Ingoglia, Sacramento
Free more info here.

Friday, October 25 6-8:30 PM
The Parm Atwal Real Estate Trick or Treat Event
4080 Truxel Road, Sacramento
Free event, more info here.

Friday, October 25 6-8:30 PM

Michael Soares Real Estate Fourth Annual Free Trick or Treat Event

4080 Truxel Road, Sacramento
Free event more info here.

Friday, October 25 7:30-8:30 PM
Trunk or Treat at Coyote Ridge Elementary
1751 Morningstar Drive, Roseville
Free event more info here.

Saturday, October 26 11-3 PM
Halloween Haunt at Safetyville
3909 Bradshaw Road, Sacramento
$5 per person 3+, $10 unlimited games wristband
Tickets and more info here.

Saturday, October 26 & Sunday, 27 5-9 PM
Fairy Tale Town's Safe & Super Halloween in Oz
3901 Land Park Drive, Sacramento
Tickets and more information: FairyTaleTown.org

Saturday, October 26 & Sunday, 27 11 AM
Boo at the Zoo
3930 W. Land Park Drive
Ticket prices and more info here.

Saturday, October 26 1-4 PM
Trunk or Treat with Disney Magic
Bayside Blue Oaks
10000 Alantown Drive, Roseville
Free event more info here.

Saturday, October 26 4-6 PM
Trunk or Treat at Freemont Presbyterian Church
5770 Carlson Drive, Sacramento
Free event more info here.

Saturday, October 26 3-5 PM
Sugar Krush Trick or Treat Party
Lake Crest Village (Florin and Greenhaven Drive)
More info here.

Saturday, October 26 4-6 PM 
Flick or Treat at Raley Field
Trick or Treating and Games, Harry Potter Flick starts at 6 PM
Child tickets $4, Adults $6
Tickets and more info here.

Saturday, October 26 4-6 PM
West Sacramento Recreation Center
Trick or Treat Halloween Party
2801 Jefferson Blvd. West Sacramento
Free event more info here.

Saturday, October 26 4:30-7:30 PM
Halloween at Hagan Rancho Cordova Rec & Park District
Hagan Community Park 2197 Chase Drive, Rancho Cordova
$5 at the door per child, adults and children under 2 are free. 
More info here.

Saturday, October 26 6-8:30 PM
Bayside Granite Bay Trunk or Treat
8191 Sierra College Blvd., Roseville
Free event more info here.

Sunday, October 27 4-7 PM
Trunk or Treat at Bayside Adventure
6401 Standford Ranch Road Roseville
Free event more info here.

Sunday, October 27 5-7 PM
Trunk or Treat at Arden Church of Nazarene
3337 Arden Way, Sacramento
Free event, more info here.

Sunday, October 27 Noon-3 PM
Old Sacramento Waterfront Trick or Treat Event
1124 2nd Street, Sacramento
The Old Sacramento Waterfront invites children to a free and safe trick-or-treating event in the district from 12-3 PM! Pick up a map at the Old Sacramento Schoolhouse Museum (1200 Front Street) and then trick-or-treat your way through the district!
More info here.

Thursday, October 31 12:15-1 PM
Trick or Treat Tour at the California State Library
914 Capitol Mall, Sacramento
More info here.

Thursday, October 31 3-6 PM
Fruitridge Community Trunk or Treat
4625 44th Street, Sacramento
Free event more info here.

Thursday, October 31 5-7 PM
Trick or Treating at Westfield Galleria Mall
1151 Galleria Blvd., Roseville
Candy for children 0-12 more info here.

Thursday, October 31 6-9 PM
Trunk or Treat at James Rutter Middle School hosted by Elevate Life Church
7350 Palmer House Drive, Sacramento
More info here.

Thursday, October 31 6-8 PM
Trunk or Treat at Bayside Midtown
2225 19th Street, Sacramento
More info here.

Thursday, October 31 6-8 PM
Trunk or Treat at Horizon Church
1300 South River Road, West Sacramento
Free event, more info here.

Thursday, October 31 6:30-9 PM
Trunk or Treat at Citrus Heights Community Church
7405 Mariposa Avenue, Citrus Heights
Free event more info here.

Thursday, October 31
Monster Mash at John's Incredible Pizza
384 N. Sunrise Ave., Roseville
$8 includes admission, beverage and $5 fun card.
More info here.

Another Halloween blog post you may find helpful is on the Teal Pumpkin Project you can learn more here.

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Connect, Create and Celebrate | Sacramento Creatives at Together Midtown

I am so grateful for the friendships of inspiring women I have met through this blogging community.  One of the main reasons I absolutely love blogging is the relationships it has helped me foster.  Blogging has helped me get out of my small circle and connect with others in my community and really around the world.  I am so grateful to have connected with Britney over at Seams and Sprinkles she is a beautiful Sacramento Creative with a heart of gold.  Over on Britney's blog she shares food, fashion and lifestyle posts.  You will find beautifully photographed, delicious recipes and I absolutely love her kitchen!  She recently put together an evening for some of us local creatives to get together.  The evening was called Connect, Create and Celebrate and that is exactly what we did.  

As each local business owner, blogger, mama, introduced herself, Britney had kind and uplifting words about each one, she showcased their talents and area of expertise.  I left encouraged, inspired and with a happy heart.  I have gone to lunch with Britney, seen her at other blogger events and watched her truly support local creatives throughout our community, she is always so thoughtful and caring towards others.  

The event was hosted at The Pomegranate Boutique inside Together at Midtown.  These two sisters Stella and Araxia were oceans apart, one in Paris one here in Sacramento, they dreamed of opening a unique boutique space that would bring community together.  They created Together at Midtown which is home to a boutique and salon, they have also teamed up with Rachel from Shop the Purpose.  These beautiful ladies have created a great space to support local businesses and I love the Downtown/Midtown Vibe of the boutique.  They also have an alteration studio, floral studio, photography studio, in house hair stylist.  They host yoga nights, meetings, parties, private events and more.  If you have not visited Together at Midtown, you definitely want to plan a shopping trip there.  You will find stylish, yet functional clothing for all body types, jewelry and more.  You can find more info on their website here.  They are located at 920 24th Street, Sacramento, CA.

Justine from Little Dove Blog created the cutest inspirational canvas totes, our "swag bags" for the event.  The tote I went home with said "Say Yes to Adventure", my mantra for 2020.  Justine recently re-opened her online shop, on her blog, you'll find custom apparel for adults and children, canvas totes and more.  Justine is a homeschooling mom, who shares great printables on her blog as well as DIY, Recipes and more.  I love her heart for service to our community and giving back. 

Nicole from Fancy Fix Decor brought gorgeous home decor pieces from Rod Works.  They generously gifted us some beautiful pieces to take home with us.  Nicole is a fabulous interior designer who shares great tutorials and home decorating tips over on her Instagram page.  She and her husband are fixing up their farmhouse and I love all the before and after pictures she shares.  Since following her Instagram page I have fallen in love with Rod Works, they have two California locations.  Rod Works in the Folsom Palladio (350 Palladio Parkway) and Rod Works Roseville (3980 Douglas Boulevard).

Nugget Markets provided beautiful fruit and cheese platters.  The Cookie Bomb Squad, provided the cutest and tastiest cookies.  7 Eyes Sweets provided her gourmet chocolates.  Fellow Wines from Clarksburg shared wines.  

I received an inspirational mug from Shop Compliment, I absolutely love it.  The mug says "Nevertheless She Persisted," it's the perfect reminder as I sip on my morning coffee to keep at my goals and dreams.  Liz from Beauty Counter gifted us some natural beauty swag, Anna from River City Braids, braided our hair, oh my goodness, I have not had my hair braided since when I lived at home, my mom used to frequently french braid my hair.  I absolutely loved it!  I had forgotten how relaxing it is to sit and let someone else braid your hair.  You can have your hair braided by Anna at many local pop ups, as well as you can book her to braid your hair for a special event or if you are having photos taken.  I don't have little girls, but I think it would be so fun to have Anna over for a little girl birthday party too. 

Brandi from Honey Love Photography captured gorgeous pictures, all of these lovely photos here on this blog post were generously provided by Brandi.  I feel so awkward having my photo taken solo, family photos I love, individual shots are helping me learn to be comfortable in my own skin.  Even with my awkwardness, she made it fun, she captured beautiful photos.  Brenda and Brandi owners of Honey Love Photography specialize in portraits and weddings, you can find more info on their website here.

A few of the local creatives in attendance I had previously met, many I followed on social media but had not met in person, it is always nice to meet new people who share the love of our local community.  Go over and give these lovely ladies a follow on their Instagram Page to learn more about them.  

There is something special about a group of women who support other local women.  I am so grateful again to Britney for all the planning and preparation she put into this event for a fun evening out connecting, creating and celebrating.  Sometimes as a mom I can feel bad for leaving my hubby and kiddos home, I don't have many "girls nights out".  I have come to know though when I take the time to invest in my personal growth, invest in my goals and dreams, my hubby and kiddos ultimately reap the greatest benefit from my growth.  They reap the benefit of a happier and more fulfilled mama.  

I am grateful for the support and encouragement from these ladies to just be you, be the best "you", reach for your dreams and uplift others along your journey.  So go on over and show these local ladies some love on their pages, I know from personal experience, when you look for and find the good in others, you will find the good in you.  

Sacramento Creatives
Britney @seamsandsprinkles
Justine @littledove.justine
Nicole @fancyfixdecor
Alyssa @thrillofhome
Gina @sacworkingmom
Amy @craftyourbrand
Jen @therealerydotcom
Katrina @thekatrinablair
Becca @beccahoffman49
Jillian @jillianbdesigns
Tami @Tamihackbarth
Chelsea @heart_of_travel

Sponsors Pages
@togethermidtown
@thepomegranateboutique
@honeylovephotography
@cookiebombsquad
@nuggetmarkets
@fellowwines
@7eyes_sweets
@rodworks
@shopcompliment
@lizbir
@rivercitybraids

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Leatherby's Family Creamery | NEW Sacramento King's Themed "Need More Cowbell Shake"

We were invited to Leatherby's Family Creamery to try the NEW “Need More Cowbell Shake”!  How could we say no, we love supporting our Sacramento Kings and local establishments.  We are so excited about this new shake we want to share the goodness with you!  Follow closely over on my Instagram @blogaboutitall as I will have FIVE opportunities to WIN a $20 gift card to Leatherby's.  The Need More Cowbell is a throwback to a “purple cow” milkshake and it is delicious! It’s a yummy grape flavor blended with creamy vanilla ice cream, it has marshmallow cream, Kings themed sprinkles and topped with whip cream, for me it was a perfect blend of sweet and tart, YUM! Purple cows were a traditional shake in 1950’s ice cream parlors.  I love the nostalgic ice cream parlor feel of Leatherby's.  

Our family loves to go to Leatherby's, we look for reasons to celebrate here, good grades, soccer game wins, date nights and even ice cream for dinner nights when dad is working out of town!  One of my favorite memories at Leatherby's was sharing a banana split with my then boyfriend, who is now my husband.  As we shared and talked I guess I must have been doing a lot of talking because about half way through our banana split I mentioned I had not had any banana, and then my love replied "I think I've eaten it all."  My boys recently enjoyed the S'more Shake.  Another thing I love about Leatherby's is they have fun additions to their menu with each season.  

My boys have a NEW favorite which is on their Fall Specials the Monster Mash Milk Shake, it is Cookie Monster Ice Cream turned spooky with creepy crawling gummies, crushed Oreo and ghostly whipped cream.  Also on their Fall Specials you'll find the Giant Pumpkin Sundae, Bobby's Buffalo Bleu Chicken Sandwhich, and Onion Rings, one of my favorites.  

You definitely want to follow them on social media so you can be the first to know of any specials and deals.  Just yesterday they were giving FREE Triple Grilled Cheese Sandwiches with fries with any Sundae purchase!
You can follow them here:
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LeatherbysFamilyCreamery/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/leatherbyscreamery/

You definitely want to hurry into Leatherby's and try the King’s themed Shake "Need More Cowbell" as it is ONLY available until October 31st.  With every shake purchase $5 will be given back to the Buddy Hield Foundation.  Ice cream at Leatherby’s is great anytime but even more so, for a good cause! Buddy Hield is a NBA Player for the Sacramento Kings and from the Bahamas he is fundraising for Hurricane Dorian relief in the Bahamas.

I love and admire that Leatherby's is a family owned business started by Dave and his wife Sally in 1982, they have a commitment to quality and giving back to the community.  Many Leatherby family members, nieces, nephews, cousins, grandchildren and other relatives still work at Leatherby’s today. As stated on their website the ice cream parlor is their home away from home. It has allowed them to enjoy what is most important in life…family and friends…and serving others.  I absolutely love that!

Of course Leatherby's is known for their ice cream, they also have delicious hamburgers and many other meal items on their menu as well as delicious take home treats like hot fudge and caramel sauces.  Leatherby's has three locations in the Sacramento area.

Locations: 
Citrus Heights, 7910 Antelope Road, (916) 729-4021
Sacramento, 2333 Arden Way, (916) 920-8382
Elk Grove, 8238 Laguna Blvd., (916) 691-3334

Disclosure: This is a sponsored post, even though I receive these benefits, I always give an opinion that is 100% mine.

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