This is not a sponsored post, just wanted to share for all the local people.  This is my local Antelope Walmart and they have been painting, remodeling, and improving our local store, which was definitely needed, so thank you Walmart!  

 My friend John Tindall who is normally working in the West Sacramento Walmart has been helping with this process and these pictures below are from his Facebook.  I will share on my Instagram what I spot at the Re-Grand Opening find me over @blogaboutitall. A little side note, John and his family are very involved in Children's Miracle Network, so if you are looking for a great cause to get involved with reach out to John and find out how you can volunteer and make a difference.  I love providing people with contacts and information on how they can give back.  
This Walmart located at 7901 Watt Avenue has been under construction the past few months, and now is completely remodeled. I have to be honest during this remodel I have avoided this Walmart and frequented the Super Walmart on Antelope Road, even though it is farther from my house.  I am super excited to see the improvements and I am looking forward to returning and shopping at my local Walmart.  
The festivities will begin at 9 AM this FRIDAY, August 30th and go through to about 1 PM.  There will be the ribbon cutting ceremony, in which there will be free food, lots of vendors giveaways and more.  My favorite local dance studio "Studio T" will be performing as well as local, high school marching bands and much more! Check out the remodel and all the fun this Friday, August 30th at Walmart 7901 Watt Avenue off Elverta.  
Another reason I wanted to share about this is my favorite local non-profit Sacramento Helping Hands Foundation will be in attendance at the Re-Grand Opening.  They are collecting much needed school supplies for FC Joyce Elementary School in North Highlands.  Although school is already in session this school and teachers NEED your assistance.  They need school supplies!  So while you visit the local Antelope Walmart, I am asking that you pick up some school supplies while you shop and donate them to Sacramento Helping Hands Foundation, they will have a table set up outside the store at the Re-Grand Opening!

 This is an easy way to give back right here locally!  Save the date of Saturday, September 14th from 9-Noon, Sacramento Helping Hands will be having a Back to School Block Party.  They will be giving the donated school supplies to FC Joyce, providing FREE haircuts for students and having local community fun.  There will be food, line dancing, giveaways and you can even meet Disney's Woody and Jessie!  
I have found many times people and families want to give back somewhere they just don't know where to go or they think they have to give a huge amount to make a difference.  
I also love giving back locally when you see the impact right here in our very own community.  Maybe you can be a big sponsor, thank you!  Maybe you can pick up $20 in school supplies while you shop, thank you, $20 can go a long way to these students in need and maybe you can volunteer to help at the event or can contact a business or friend who can get involved, help spread the word.  All of it helps, makes an impact and is greatly appreciated.  

 Thank you for reading!  Feel free to e-mail me if you have any questions or need more info on how to get involved with SacHelpingHands.org at theblogaboutitall@gmail.com.

Antelope Walmart Re-Grand Opening!

This is not a sponsored post, just wanted to share for all the local people.  This is my local Antelope Walmart and they have been painting, remodeling, and improving our local store, which was definitely needed, so thank you Walmart!  

 My friend John Tindall who is normally working in the West Sacramento Walmart has been helping with this process and these pictures below are from his Facebook.  I will share on my Instagram what I spot at the Re-Grand Opening find me over @blogaboutitall. A little side note, John and his family are very involved in Children's Miracle Network, so if you are looking for a great cause to get involved with reach out to John and find out how you can volunteer and make a difference.  I love providing people with contacts and information on how they can give back.  
This Walmart located at 7901 Watt Avenue has been under construction the past few months, and now is completely remodeled. I have to be honest during this remodel I have avoided this Walmart and frequented the Super Walmart on Antelope Road, even though it is farther from my house.  I am super excited to see the improvements and I am looking forward to returning and shopping at my local Walmart.  
The festivities will begin at 9 AM this FRIDAY, August 30th and go through to about 1 PM.  There will be the ribbon cutting ceremony, in which there will be free food, lots of vendors giveaways and more.  My favorite local dance studio "Studio T" will be performing as well as local, high school marching bands and much more! Check out the remodel and all the fun this Friday, August 30th at Walmart 7901 Watt Avenue off Elverta.  
Another reason I wanted to share about this is my favorite local non-profit Sacramento Helping Hands Foundation will be in attendance at the Re-Grand Opening.  They are collecting much needed school supplies for FC Joyce Elementary School in North Highlands.  Although school is already in session this school and teachers NEED your assistance.  They need school supplies!  So while you visit the local Antelope Walmart, I am asking that you pick up some school supplies while you shop and donate them to Sacramento Helping Hands Foundation, they will have a table set up outside the store at the Re-Grand Opening!

 This is an easy way to give back right here locally!  Save the date of Saturday, September 14th from 9-Noon, Sacramento Helping Hands will be having a Back to School Block Party.  They will be giving the donated school supplies to FC Joyce, providing FREE haircuts for students and having local community fun.  There will be food, line dancing, giveaways and you can even meet Disney's Woody and Jessie!  
I have found many times people and families want to give back somewhere they just don't know where to go or they think they have to give a huge amount to make a difference.  
I also love giving back locally when you see the impact right here in our very own community.  Maybe you can be a big sponsor, thank you!  Maybe you can pick up $20 in school supplies while you shop, thank you, $20 can go a long way to these students in need and maybe you can volunteer to help at the event or can contact a business or friend who can get involved, help spread the word.  All of it helps, makes an impact and is greatly appreciated.  

 Thank you for reading!  Feel free to e-mail me if you have any questions or need more info on how to get involved with SacHelpingHands.org at theblogaboutitall@gmail.com.
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How is summer already over?  This week (August 20-25) is the last week to catch a show at Broadway at Music Circus with the theatre in the round!  Tickets are selling out fast for this last musical "In the Heights".  Visit Broadway Sacramento to purchase your tickets now.  

 I had never heard of In the Heights until I attended the Broadway at Music Circus Preview Night. We were treated with a rap performance, yes you read right a rap that was phenomenal.  I am so looking forward to seeing this show!
From the creator of the smash hit HAMILTON, Lin-Manuel Miranda’s multiple Tony-winning Best Musical captures the sights and sounds of a vibrant New York City neighborhood on the brink of change, telling the story of a bodega owner whose life is interwoven with residents who visit his store. The thrilling Tony-winning score combines Latin rhythms, hip-hop and pop for an exhilarating journey about chasing your dreams and what it truly means to be home. This is a Broadway At Music Circus premiere. In the Heights will run two hours and fifteen minutes including intermission.  

 In The Heights will run August 20-25, 2019.
For tickets and more information visit 
https://www.broadwaysacramento.com/production/heights/

Broadway in the round is an exhilarating musical theatre experience you can’t get anywhere else!  They are doing a fantastic job of developing the next generation and fostering the current generation of talent.  The patrons, donors, staff, and volunteers of Sacramento are keeping the musical theatre alive and well, and I am so grateful for that. Each summer the Broadway At Music Circus series features new productions of classic musicals with some of the most talented professional actors available, Tony-winning Broadway veterans and stars of touring Broadway, film, and TV. The theatre-in-the-round setting puts audiences so close to the action that they feel like part of the show. It’s been a summer tradition in Sacramento for generations.
We were invited as a Sacramento Broadway Ambassador from Sacramento Top 10 and Get on the Map, thank you to Julie who created the #instayelpatweetasnap community check out her sites to find great Sacramento Events, restaurants, and more!

 Follow Broadway Sacramento on Social Media at:
Twitter: @SacMusicals
Instagram: @SacMusicals
Broadway at Music Circus is held at the Wells Fargo Pavilion

1419 H Street, Sacramento, CA
Website: https://www.broadwaysacramento.com/

Parking:
Dining Before the show? During the Broadway At Music Circus summer season you can enjoy 10% off at several participating restaurants when you present your same-day Broadway At Music Circus show tickets before or after the show! This discount cannot be combined with other offers, limited to dine-in and food only, reservations are recommended. Find a list of participating Restaurants here.
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Broadway at Music Circus In the Heights | Sacramento, CA

How is summer already over?  This week (August 20-25) is the last week to catch a show at Broadway at Music Circus with the theatre in the round!  Tickets are selling out fast for this last musical "In the Heights".  Visit Broadway Sacramento to purchase your tickets now.  

 I had never heard of In the Heights until I attended the Broadway at Music Circus Preview Night. We were treated with a rap performance, yes you read right a rap that was phenomenal.  I am so looking forward to seeing this show!
From the creator of the smash hit HAMILTON, Lin-Manuel Miranda’s multiple Tony-winning Best Musical captures the sights and sounds of a vibrant New York City neighborhood on the brink of change, telling the story of a bodega owner whose life is interwoven with residents who visit his store. The thrilling Tony-winning score combines Latin rhythms, hip-hop and pop for an exhilarating journey about chasing your dreams and what it truly means to be home. This is a Broadway At Music Circus premiere. In the Heights will run two hours and fifteen minutes including intermission.  

 In The Heights will run August 20-25, 2019.
For tickets and more information visit 
https://www.broadwaysacramento.com/production/heights/

Broadway in the round is an exhilarating musical theatre experience you can’t get anywhere else!  They are doing a fantastic job of developing the next generation and fostering the current generation of talent.  The patrons, donors, staff, and volunteers of Sacramento are keeping the musical theatre alive and well, and I am so grateful for that. Each summer the Broadway At Music Circus series features new productions of classic musicals with some of the most talented professional actors available, Tony-winning Broadway veterans and stars of touring Broadway, film, and TV. The theatre-in-the-round setting puts audiences so close to the action that they feel like part of the show. It’s been a summer tradition in Sacramento for generations.
We were invited as a Sacramento Broadway Ambassador from Sacramento Top 10 and Get on the Map, thank you to Julie who created the #instayelpatweetasnap community check out her sites to find great Sacramento Events, restaurants, and more!

 Follow Broadway Sacramento on Social Media at:
Twitter: @SacMusicals
Instagram: @SacMusicals
Broadway at Music Circus is held at the Wells Fargo Pavilion

1419 H Street, Sacramento, CA
Website: https://www.broadwaysacramento.com/

Parking:
Dining Before the show? During the Broadway At Music Circus summer season you can enjoy 10% off at several participating restaurants when you present your same-day Broadway At Music Circus show tickets before or after the show! This discount cannot be combined with other offers, limited to dine-in and food only, reservations are recommended. Find a list of participating Restaurants here.
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With the new Disney Lion King movie making its debut, there is so much Disney excitement and I love it.  We are waiting to see the live-action Lion King until my son returns home from a week away at summer camp.  My children and I had the pleasure of hosting a #NowMoreThanEver Disney Play Date Party and it was just what we needed with summer break coming to an end.  Having friends over with food, treats, and Disney fun is a great way to spread joy.

 One of my all-time favorite things about Disney is they provide Disney magic and fun for the entire family.  As a mom with four boys I so appreciate every Disney experience we have had, it is quite magical to watch my children's faces light up as well as feel like a kid again myself.
Now more than ever is a great time to visit Disney World and Disneyland. There are so many new experiences with the new Star Wars Lands, the renovation of the castle at Disneyland, and did you know Disneyland just celebrated its 64th Birthday!  Now more than ever families can make memories even with young children (ages 3 to 5) at Walt Disney World Resort, with new experiences such as Mickey and Minnie's surprise Celebration (Magic Kingdom), Party with Pixar Pals (Disney's Hollywood Studios), Festival of the Lion King (Disney's Animal Kingdom) and more, families are sure to make memories that will last a lifetime!  With so many new and limited-time experiences happening at Walt Disney World it is such a great time to visit, let's go!  I would love to get our dance on at Disney World Animal Kingdom at the daily Hakuna Matata Time Dance Party, a family-friendly event featuring music, dance, games and some of your favorite Disney friends including Timon and Rafiki too! How fun is that!
While you are planning and dreaming up your Walt Disney family vacation it is always fun to have some Disney magic right wherever you are.  I am sharing all the details on our #NowMoreThanEver Disney playdate party, I'm sure your little ones would love any of these Disney themed snacks and treats.  You don't have to wait until a birthday to celebrate with friends you could host a Disney themed back to school party or end of summer party, or a Disney movie watch party, with the new Lion King and new Toy Story 4, you could watch the originals for a refresher.  Putting together a Disney themed party to surprise the kiddos that they are going to Disney Parks would be such a fun way to tell them.  If you have a Lion King and Disney Jr. Lion Guard fan I hope these treats and fun will help with your party.

 Our Menu
Pizza, Chicken Nuggets and Salad (Thank you to our local Round Table Pizza)
Juice Boxes
Lion Veggie Tray
Fruit
Popped Passion Popcorn Cake (thank you Popped Passion Popcorn)
Zebra Cakes
Pudding Cups with Grubs of course
Mickey Mouse Cookies 
Rita's Italian Ice (Thank you to our local Rita's Italian Ice)

 Activities
Place the Guard Badge on Kion from Disney Jr.'s Lion Guard
Coloring and Crafts
Chalk Art
Dance Party
I was so excited to find Lion King coloring crayons at the Dollar Tree as well as stickers.  They fit perfectly with our theme and were easy on the budget.

Dance Party
Kids love to dance and we moms sure do appreciate any opportunity to help them get their wiggles out.  You can enjoy the music of Disney with over 30 official Disney Parks Playlists on Apple Music http://apple.co/disneyparks.  New subscribers can try it for free for three months.

 My mother-in-law graciously made me Mickey Mouse Cookies she makes the best cookies.  My niece decorated these cookies by hand, she did a fabulous job, of course, Mickey wanted to join our Lion King Jungle Party.
Lion Veggie Tray I made a lion veggie tray with hummus dip. This was a simple and fun way to serve up something healthy.
What you need:
Red, Orange, and Yellow Bell Peppers
Baby Carrots
Hummus
I used Parmesan Cheese Whisps for the Eyes and bell peppers for the cheeks, nose and mouth.
Slice all the bell peppers and arrange along with the baby carrots in a circle around hummus dip.  Use Cheese Whisps or Ritz Crackers for eyes.  You can use olives and greenery for whiskers, I used stems from Cilantro I had in the refrigerator.
Dirt Pudding Cups with Grubs My children helped me assemble Dirt Pudding Cups with Gummy Worms as grubs.  This treat fit our theme perfectly and my boys had a blast smashing up those Oreo cookies.
What you need:
Chocolate Pudding
Crushed Oreo's for the dirt
Gummy Worms to top
Layer the pudding in a cup first, top with the crushed Oreo's and top with grubs (gummy worms).
Popcorn Cake
The Popped Passion Popcorn Cake sent to us was so cute, it even had a Mickey shape made out of cookies.  
What’s a Popcorn Cake? Freshly popped popcorn that slices like a cake with the yummy sensation of a marshmallow treat.  You can customize a cake with your favorite candy, nuts or dried fruit and finish it off with sprinkles and your choice of milk chocolate, white chocolate or peanut butter drizzle. Every cake is beautifully packaged in clear wrap and topped with a matching bow.  Customized popcorn cakes are perfect for gifts, birthdays, unique client gifts, tailgate parties and more!  Popped Passion mini popcorn cakes make crowd-stopping party favors for your next event. Check out their website to see pictures of their most popular cakes, they make a beautiful table centerpiece.
Our Disney #NowMoreThanEver Play Date Party Kit included these items. 
Disney party supplies, napkins, cups, plates a tablecloth and decorations (Lion Guard Themed)
Place the Guard Badge Disney Game, and Lion Guard party face masks
A large Disney doll and dress-up costume for a fun prize by #JakksPacific
A special gift from Pillow Pets (#PillowPetsDisney)
A yummy Mickey Themed Popcorn Cake from #PoppedPassionPopcorn
Food coupons from #MichaelAngelos

 A huge thank you to Disney for our party theme inspiration. Disney provided the fun Lion Guard themed decor as well as some Disney gifts.  We were grateful to be able to send home some great gifts with our guests like the Disney Rapunzel Doll and dress-up costume from Jakks Pacific Toys we also received the cutest Disney Pillow Pet from Pillow Pets.  My kiddos love their collection of Pillow Pets.  I loved the bright and colorful Pinata!  If you have a birthday party or play date coming up, a Disney theme is a great way to go.  You can often find Disney Party Supplies, as well as Disney, themed gifts like bubbles, puzzles, stickers, coloring books and more to send home with your guests at the Dollar Tree, Target Dollar Spot, as well as most retailers.
I want to give a HUGE thank you to our local Round Table Pizza who partnered with me for our play date and provided delicious pizza, chicken nuggets, and salad, we moms were grateful that you thought of us too.  Did you know Round Table has Family Night every Tuesday?

 Kids under 8 eat FREE at Round Table Pizza on Tuesday nights for the Family Night Buffet from 5 - 8 PM.  Give your cook and kitchen the night off and enjoy their delicious all-you-can-eat pizza buffet, healthy and fully stocked salad bar and garlic parmesan twists. What's your favorite pizza? Just ask for your favorite and they will put it out on the buffet. Meet up with your friends or family at your neighborhood Round Table for Tuesday family night! Visit our local Round Table at 7909 Walerga Rd, Ste 107, Antelope, California, Phone (916) 723-8665.  Follow them on Social Media for the latest deals here.


Thank you to our local Rita's Ice, who provided us with cold, refreshing Italian Ice to cool off, after our Disney dance party!  My kiddos love Rita's Ice!  Rita's Italian Ice is smooth and made with real fruit, it’s served daily within 36 hours of mixing. With dozens of refreshing flavors, you can have an Ice day, every day.  At Rita's, you can also find Gelati, Frozen Custard, Milkshakes and more.  If you are hosting a party they have Italian Ice Trays with more than one flavor, perfect for parties.  Our local Rita's Ice is located at 7893 Walerga Rd, Antelope, CA 95843, Phone (916) 721-0125. Follow them on Facebook here and on Instagram here.

I hope you'll enjoy some Disney Magic real soon!  I love seeing families make great memories that will last a lifetime.  I've shared some Disney Vacation Planning Tips on the blog here and here. Stay up to date with what is debuting at Walt Disney World at http://disneyworld.com.

 Disclosure: I received free products to host a #NowMoreThanEver play date party. Although I receive this benefit the opinions expressed here are my own.

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


Now More Than Ever Disney Play Date Party | Lion King Style
With the new Disney Lion King movie making its debut, there is so much Disney excitement and I love it.  We are waiting to see the live-action Lion King until my son returns home from a week away at summer camp.  My children and I had the pleasure of hosting a #NowMoreThanEver Disney Play Date Party and it was just what we needed with summer break coming to an end.  Having friends over with food, treats, and Disney fun is a great way to spread joy.

 One of my all-time favorite things about Disney is they provide Disney magic and fun for the entire family.  As a mom with four boys I so appreciate every Disney experience we have had, it is quite magical to watch my children's faces light up as well as feel like a kid again myself.
Now more than ever is a great time to visit Disney World and Disneyland. There are so many new experiences with the new Star Wars Lands, the renovation of the castle at Disneyland, and did you know Disneyland just celebrated its 64th Birthday!  Now more than ever families can make memories even with young children (ages 3 to 5) at Walt Disney World Resort, with new experiences such as Mickey and Minnie's surprise Celebration (Magic Kingdom), Party with Pixar Pals (Disney's Hollywood Studios), Festival of the Lion King (Disney's Animal Kingdom) and more, families are sure to make memories that will last a lifetime!  With so many new and limited-time experiences happening at Walt Disney World it is such a great time to visit, let's go!  I would love to get our dance on at Disney World Animal Kingdom at the daily Hakuna Matata Time Dance Party, a family-friendly event featuring music, dance, games and some of your favorite Disney friends including Timon and Rafiki too! How fun is that!
While you are planning and dreaming up your Walt Disney family vacation it is always fun to have some Disney magic right wherever you are.  I am sharing all the details on our #NowMoreThanEver Disney playdate party, I'm sure your little ones would love any of these Disney themed snacks and treats.  You don't have to wait until a birthday to celebrate with friends you could host a Disney themed back to school party or end of summer party, or a Disney movie watch party, with the new Lion King and new Toy Story 4, you could watch the originals for a refresher.  Putting together a Disney themed party to surprise the kiddos that they are going to Disney Parks would be such a fun way to tell them.  If you have a Lion King and Disney Jr. Lion Guard fan I hope these treats and fun will help with your party.

 Our Menu
Pizza, Chicken Nuggets and Salad (Thank you to our local Round Table Pizza)
Juice Boxes
Lion Veggie Tray
Fruit
Popped Passion Popcorn Cake (thank you Popped Passion Popcorn)
Zebra Cakes
Pudding Cups with Grubs of course
Mickey Mouse Cookies 
Rita's Italian Ice (Thank you to our local Rita's Italian Ice)

 Activities
Place the Guard Badge on Kion from Disney Jr.'s Lion Guard
Coloring and Crafts
Chalk Art
Dance Party
I was so excited to find Lion King coloring crayons at the Dollar Tree as well as stickers.  They fit perfectly with our theme and were easy on the budget.

Dance Party
Kids love to dance and we moms sure do appreciate any opportunity to help them get their wiggles out.  You can enjoy the music of Disney with over 30 official Disney Parks Playlists on Apple Music http://apple.co/disneyparks.  New subscribers can try it for free for three months.

 My mother-in-law graciously made me Mickey Mouse Cookies she makes the best cookies.  My niece decorated these cookies by hand, she did a fabulous job, of course, Mickey wanted to join our Lion King Jungle Party.
Lion Veggie Tray I made a lion veggie tray with hummus dip. This was a simple and fun way to serve up something healthy.
What you need:
Red, Orange, and Yellow Bell Peppers
Baby Carrots
Hummus
I used Parmesan Cheese Whisps for the Eyes and bell peppers for the cheeks, nose and mouth.
Slice all the bell peppers and arrange along with the baby carrots in a circle around hummus dip.  Use Cheese Whisps or Ritz Crackers for eyes.  You can use olives and greenery for whiskers, I used stems from Cilantro I had in the refrigerator.
Dirt Pudding Cups with Grubs My children helped me assemble Dirt Pudding Cups with Gummy Worms as grubs.  This treat fit our theme perfectly and my boys had a blast smashing up those Oreo cookies.
What you need:
Chocolate Pudding
Crushed Oreo's for the dirt
Gummy Worms to top
Layer the pudding in a cup first, top with the crushed Oreo's and top with grubs (gummy worms).
Popcorn Cake
The Popped Passion Popcorn Cake sent to us was so cute, it even had a Mickey shape made out of cookies.  
What’s a Popcorn Cake? Freshly popped popcorn that slices like a cake with the yummy sensation of a marshmallow treat.  You can customize a cake with your favorite candy, nuts or dried fruit and finish it off with sprinkles and your choice of milk chocolate, white chocolate or peanut butter drizzle. Every cake is beautifully packaged in clear wrap and topped with a matching bow.  Customized popcorn cakes are perfect for gifts, birthdays, unique client gifts, tailgate parties and more!  Popped Passion mini popcorn cakes make crowd-stopping party favors for your next event. Check out their website to see pictures of their most popular cakes, they make a beautiful table centerpiece.
Our Disney #NowMoreThanEver Play Date Party Kit included these items. 
Disney party supplies, napkins, cups, plates a tablecloth and decorations (Lion Guard Themed)
Place the Guard Badge Disney Game, and Lion Guard party face masks
A large Disney doll and dress-up costume for a fun prize by #JakksPacific
A special gift from Pillow Pets (#PillowPetsDisney)
A yummy Mickey Themed Popcorn Cake from #PoppedPassionPopcorn
Food coupons from #MichaelAngelos

 A huge thank you to Disney for our party theme inspiration. Disney provided the fun Lion Guard themed decor as well as some Disney gifts.  We were grateful to be able to send home some great gifts with our guests like the Disney Rapunzel Doll and dress-up costume from Jakks Pacific Toys we also received the cutest Disney Pillow Pet from Pillow Pets.  My kiddos love their collection of Pillow Pets.  I loved the bright and colorful Pinata!  If you have a birthday party or play date coming up, a Disney theme is a great way to go.  You can often find Disney Party Supplies, as well as Disney, themed gifts like bubbles, puzzles, stickers, coloring books and more to send home with your guests at the Dollar Tree, Target Dollar Spot, as well as most retailers.
I want to give a HUGE thank you to our local Round Table Pizza who partnered with me for our play date and provided delicious pizza, chicken nuggets, and salad, we moms were grateful that you thought of us too.  Did you know Round Table has Family Night every Tuesday?

 Kids under 8 eat FREE at Round Table Pizza on Tuesday nights for the Family Night Buffet from 5 - 8 PM.  Give your cook and kitchen the night off and enjoy their delicious all-you-can-eat pizza buffet, healthy and fully stocked salad bar and garlic parmesan twists. What's your favorite pizza? Just ask for your favorite and they will put it out on the buffet. Meet up with your friends or family at your neighborhood Round Table for Tuesday family night! Visit our local Round Table at 7909 Walerga Rd, Ste 107, Antelope, California, Phone (916) 723-8665.  Follow them on Social Media for the latest deals here.


Thank you to our local Rita's Ice, who provided us with cold, refreshing Italian Ice to cool off, after our Disney dance party!  My kiddos love Rita's Ice!  Rita's Italian Ice is smooth and made with real fruit, it’s served daily within 36 hours of mixing. With dozens of refreshing flavors, you can have an Ice day, every day.  At Rita's, you can also find Gelati, Frozen Custard, Milkshakes and more.  If you are hosting a party they have Italian Ice Trays with more than one flavor, perfect for parties.  Our local Rita's Ice is located at 7893 Walerga Rd, Antelope, CA 95843, Phone (916) 721-0125. Follow them on Facebook here and on Instagram here.

I hope you'll enjoy some Disney Magic real soon!  I love seeing families make great memories that will last a lifetime.  I've shared some Disney Vacation Planning Tips on the blog here and here. Stay up to date with what is debuting at Walt Disney World at http://disneyworld.com.

 Disclosure: I received free products to host a #NowMoreThanEver play date party. Although I receive this benefit the opinions expressed here are my own.

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


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I was invited to the Media Preview Day of the California State Fair and Food Festival last week and wow I was pleasantly surprised with the food options that are available this year.  I know for many of us the food is one of the main reasons we love going to the Fair, there is food on a stick, deep-fried goodies, and always a unique take on some food item.  Funnel Cakes and Corn Dogs are Fair Food classics and for our family, we always partake in the delicious fresh made cinnamon rolls, it's an annual tradition. 
  
If you are looking to save money at the fair the food festival pass is the way to go.  Keep in mind if you can visit the fair on a Monday you can get in FREE by bringing 3 non-perishable food items per person to the California State Fair before 3 p.m.  If you have kiddos visit on Kid-Free Tuesdays, FREE admission for kids 12 and under and $2 rides for all ages.

 The California State Fair held its inaugural Food Festival Competition on Saturday, July 13. With 30 food vendors participating in the competition, judges tasted more than 30 items and gave out awards in five categories: Side, Dessert, Fruity, Fried, and Entrée. There were two Best of Division winners, and one ultimate Best of Show winner.

 The top prize went to Country Fair Cinnamon Rolls for their Bacon Pecan Cinnamon Roll.  I am totally not surprised at this, they are absolutely the best. I love that you can watch the cinnamon rolls being made as well as take home some to bake in your own oven.  I loved the classic Cinnamon Roll, after trying the new Bacon Pecan one, OMG, definitely a MUST when you are visiting the Fair this year!  You can find a list of the winners at the end of this post.


I was wowed with the Hawaiian Chicken Pineapple Bowl by The Bacon Habit, what a beautiful presentation and not your typical food on a stick. The serving size was huge, I loved the pineapple chunks on the bottom of the scooped out pineapple, the chicken was moist and flavorful and the rice balanced it all out and made it quite filling. 

I am not a Vegan but have many Vegan friends so I was so happy to see a Vegan Food option at the California State Fair.  The owner of Frik' N Vegan shared his heart on why he became Vegan and shared his heart on wanting to make delicious food that his non-Vegan friends would love and appreciate, his passion and love came through in his food.  You can find Frik' N Vegan inside Building B.  Tell your Vegan friends, and even if you are not Vegan, this is a healthy food option, I'm not Vegan but loved his take on a Philly Cheesesteak sandwich, seitan created with love on a toasted roll topped with cashew cheese and fresh bell peppers and onion as well as a choice of marinara sauce on the side or on.  They also have vegan buttery popcorn, nachos, and strawberry ice cream bars. You can also ask about their secret menu and gluten-free options!
As a funnel cake fan, I had not tried the Mexican Churro Style funnel cake, WOW, absolutely delicious, thank you to Gringos Mexican Funnel Cakes.  You have the right amount of crunch like a churro, and also the chewy goodness of a typical funnel cake, topped off with whipped cream and on mine caramel sauce drizzled on top, other toppings are available.  I could not finish the entire funnel cake so I brought the rest home, and I am happy to report, my boys finished it off with joy.  Because of the churro style, it was not soggy it held it's texture.  


I tried the NEW chocolate covered bacon sprinkled with Tajin, YUM!  All of my favorite foods in one, this was delicious thank you again to The Bacon Habit.  I love Tajin on anything and chocolate covered bacon, the best of both worlds sweet and savory.  
California State fairgoers appear to be hungry for more excitement, as this year’s brand new Fair Food Festival Pass sold so fast, that more were ordered even before the Fair opened its gates. The California State Fair & Food Festival officially opened last Friday with big crowds, eagerly awaiting to get in. “We’re so thrilled Opening Day was such a great success; it’s fun seeing so many people and families out having a good time, and of course, eating at our 100 food booths,” said Rick Pickering, Cal Expo General Manager, and CEO. “We’ve worked hard to make this year’s State Fair the best yet – a fair for all Californians up and down the state. The food festival and the new Food Festival Pass are just part of what we have in store for the next two and a half weeks.”
The Food Festival Passes have been so popular that more have already been ordered for visitors to the fair in the weeks to come. People who purchase the Food Festival Pass can select four items from more than 30 different food vendors – including appetizers, entrees desserts, and more – all for only $28, (a $40 value). Nearly 30 food vendors created new food items for this year’s State Fair. A list of what you can get can be found here.

 The Food Festival Pass can be purchased at the State Fair Box Office, Guest Services or at select State Fair Souvenir Shops. Food Festival Passes purchased online are picked up at the State Fair Box Office, prior to entering the Fair. It can be used by anyone, any day of the State Fair. The California State Fair & Food Festival runs through July  28th at Cal Expo.

 Fairgoers are also encouraged to visit the website at CaStateFair.org or download the CA State Fair app where they can map out all of their eating adventures.
Here are the Food Festival Winners:

Best of Show

Bacon Pecan Cinnamon Roll - Country Fair Cinnamon Rolls
This Photo Courtesy of CA State Fair

Best of Division - SAVORY
Elote Fries - Sharky’s
Best of Division - DESSERT
Bacon Pecan Cinnamon Roll - Country Fair Cinnamon Rolls
SIDE
Gold:
Roasted Chicken Taquitos - Pepe's Pollo Vaquero
Elote Fries - Sharky’s
Silver:
Italian “Alps” Nachos - Pignotti’s Gourmet Snacks
Loaded Tator Tots - Golden Bear Grill
Bronze:
Frik’n Vegan Nachos - Frik’n Vegan
Orange Chicken Fries - Pon's Chinese Food

DESSERT
Gold:
Cookie Dough Sundae - Pizza
Bacon Pecan Cinnamon Roll - Country Fair Cinnamon Rolls
Silver:
Chimney Cake Cone - Chimney Cake Cones
Cotton Candy Bunny - Sweet Art Cotton Candy
Oreo Chocolate Chip Ice Cream Sandwich - Monster Cookies
Bronze:
Oreo Sundae - Suck It Up
Spicy Chocolate Covered Bacon - The Bacon Habit
Unicorn Kettle Corn - German Kettle Popcorn
FRUITY
Gold:
Mangonada Shaved Ice - Shaved Ice
Silver:
Strawberry Pineapple Shortcake Sundae - California Ice Cream Company
Ice Cream in a Pineapple - Ice Cream in a Fruit
Bronze:
Green Monster Smoothie - Country Fair Cinnamon Roll
Passionate Pineapple Smoothie - Ice Cream in a Fruit
Pina Colada Smoothie - Country Fair Cinnamon Rolls

FRIED
Gold:
Deep Fried Caramel Apple Pie - J & L Sweeties
Silver:
Deep Fried Chicken Skins - Eat at Joe’s
Milo’s Monster Corndog - Milo’s 
Bronze:
Deep Fried Banana Hot Dog - Hot Doggin'
Deep Fried Fanta - Sweet Cheeks Fried Treats
Pizza Funnel Cake - Pennsylvania Dutch Funnel Cakes
Jalapeno Corndog - Rainbow’s End/Candytown

ENTREE
Gold:
Burnt Tri Tip Ends Sandwich - Eat at Joe’s
Silver:
Beef Taco Salad - The Original State Fair Soft Taco
Chicken or Carne Asada Taco Plate - Fiesta’s Mexican
Bronze:
Vegan Philly Cheesesteak - Frik’n Vegan
Grizzly Mac Attack Mac & Cheese - Montana Q BBQ
Hot Cheeto Chicken Burrito - Chili Peppers
Cap’n Crunch Chicken Sliders - Boss Burger
About the California State Fair 
The California State Fair is an international award-winning fair, receiving top honors at the International Association of Fairs and Expositions out of more than 1,100 fairs worldwide. The California State Fair is dedicated as a place to celebrate the best the state has to offer in agriculture, technology and the diversity of its people, traditions, and trends that shape the Golden State's future. We invite you to join us for the 166th California State Fair, July 12-28, 2019. 
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Food Festival Pass a Big Hit for the CA State Fair | Sacramento, CA
 
I was invited to the Media Preview Day of the California State Fair and Food Festival last week and wow I was pleasantly surprised with the food options that are available this year.  I know for many of us the food is one of the main reasons we love going to the Fair, there is food on a stick, deep-fried goodies, and always a unique take on some food item.  Funnel Cakes and Corn Dogs are Fair Food classics and for our family, we always partake in the delicious fresh made cinnamon rolls, it's an annual tradition. 
  
If you are looking to save money at the fair the food festival pass is the way to go.  Keep in mind if you can visit the fair on a Monday you can get in FREE by bringing 3 non-perishable food items per person to the California State Fair before 3 p.m.  If you have kiddos visit on Kid-Free Tuesdays, FREE admission for kids 12 and under and $2 rides for all ages.

 The California State Fair held its inaugural Food Festival Competition on Saturday, July 13. With 30 food vendors participating in the competition, judges tasted more than 30 items and gave out awards in five categories: Side, Dessert, Fruity, Fried, and Entrée. There were two Best of Division winners, and one ultimate Best of Show winner.

 The top prize went to Country Fair Cinnamon Rolls for their Bacon Pecan Cinnamon Roll.  I am totally not surprised at this, they are absolutely the best. I love that you can watch the cinnamon rolls being made as well as take home some to bake in your own oven.  I loved the classic Cinnamon Roll, after trying the new Bacon Pecan one, OMG, definitely a MUST when you are visiting the Fair this year!  You can find a list of the winners at the end of this post.


I was wowed with the Hawaiian Chicken Pineapple Bowl by The Bacon Habit, what a beautiful presentation and not your typical food on a stick. The serving size was huge, I loved the pineapple chunks on the bottom of the scooped out pineapple, the chicken was moist and flavorful and the rice balanced it all out and made it quite filling. 

I am not a Vegan but have many Vegan friends so I was so happy to see a Vegan Food option at the California State Fair.  The owner of Frik' N Vegan shared his heart on why he became Vegan and shared his heart on wanting to make delicious food that his non-Vegan friends would love and appreciate, his passion and love came through in his food.  You can find Frik' N Vegan inside Building B.  Tell your Vegan friends, and even if you are not Vegan, this is a healthy food option, I'm not Vegan but loved his take on a Philly Cheesesteak sandwich, seitan created with love on a toasted roll topped with cashew cheese and fresh bell peppers and onion as well as a choice of marinara sauce on the side or on.  They also have vegan buttery popcorn, nachos, and strawberry ice cream bars. You can also ask about their secret menu and gluten-free options!
As a funnel cake fan, I had not tried the Mexican Churro Style funnel cake, WOW, absolutely delicious, thank you to Gringos Mexican Funnel Cakes.  You have the right amount of crunch like a churro, and also the chewy goodness of a typical funnel cake, topped off with whipped cream and on mine caramel sauce drizzled on top, other toppings are available.  I could not finish the entire funnel cake so I brought the rest home, and I am happy to report, my boys finished it off with joy.  Because of the churro style, it was not soggy it held it's texture.  


I tried the NEW chocolate covered bacon sprinkled with Tajin, YUM!  All of my favorite foods in one, this was delicious thank you again to The Bacon Habit.  I love Tajin on anything and chocolate covered bacon, the best of both worlds sweet and savory.  
California State fairgoers appear to be hungry for more excitement, as this year’s brand new Fair Food Festival Pass sold so fast, that more were ordered even before the Fair opened its gates. The California State Fair & Food Festival officially opened last Friday with big crowds, eagerly awaiting to get in. “We’re so thrilled Opening Day was such a great success; it’s fun seeing so many people and families out having a good time, and of course, eating at our 100 food booths,” said Rick Pickering, Cal Expo General Manager, and CEO. “We’ve worked hard to make this year’s State Fair the best yet – a fair for all Californians up and down the state. The food festival and the new Food Festival Pass are just part of what we have in store for the next two and a half weeks.”
The Food Festival Passes have been so popular that more have already been ordered for visitors to the fair in the weeks to come. People who purchase the Food Festival Pass can select four items from more than 30 different food vendors – including appetizers, entrees desserts, and more – all for only $28, (a $40 value). Nearly 30 food vendors created new food items for this year’s State Fair. A list of what you can get can be found here.

 The Food Festival Pass can be purchased at the State Fair Box Office, Guest Services or at select State Fair Souvenir Shops. Food Festival Passes purchased online are picked up at the State Fair Box Office, prior to entering the Fair. It can be used by anyone, any day of the State Fair. The California State Fair & Food Festival runs through July  28th at Cal Expo.

 Fairgoers are also encouraged to visit the website at CaStateFair.org or download the CA State Fair app where they can map out all of their eating adventures.
Here are the Food Festival Winners:

Best of Show

Bacon Pecan Cinnamon Roll - Country Fair Cinnamon Rolls
This Photo Courtesy of CA State Fair

Best of Division - SAVORY
Elote Fries - Sharky’s
Best of Division - DESSERT
Bacon Pecan Cinnamon Roll - Country Fair Cinnamon Rolls
SIDE
Gold:
Roasted Chicken Taquitos - Pepe's Pollo Vaquero
Elote Fries - Sharky’s
Silver:
Italian “Alps” Nachos - Pignotti’s Gourmet Snacks
Loaded Tator Tots - Golden Bear Grill
Bronze:
Frik’n Vegan Nachos - Frik’n Vegan
Orange Chicken Fries - Pon's Chinese Food

DESSERT
Gold:
Cookie Dough Sundae - Pizza
Bacon Pecan Cinnamon Roll - Country Fair Cinnamon Rolls
Silver:
Chimney Cake Cone - Chimney Cake Cones
Cotton Candy Bunny - Sweet Art Cotton Candy
Oreo Chocolate Chip Ice Cream Sandwich - Monster Cookies
Bronze:
Oreo Sundae - Suck It Up
Spicy Chocolate Covered Bacon - The Bacon Habit
Unicorn Kettle Corn - German Kettle Popcorn
FRUITY
Gold:
Mangonada Shaved Ice - Shaved Ice
Silver:
Strawberry Pineapple Shortcake Sundae - California Ice Cream Company
Ice Cream in a Pineapple - Ice Cream in a Fruit
Bronze:
Green Monster Smoothie - Country Fair Cinnamon Roll
Passionate Pineapple Smoothie - Ice Cream in a Fruit
Pina Colada Smoothie - Country Fair Cinnamon Rolls

FRIED
Gold:
Deep Fried Caramel Apple Pie - J & L Sweeties
Silver:
Deep Fried Chicken Skins - Eat at Joe’s
Milo’s Monster Corndog - Milo’s 
Bronze:
Deep Fried Banana Hot Dog - Hot Doggin'
Deep Fried Fanta - Sweet Cheeks Fried Treats
Pizza Funnel Cake - Pennsylvania Dutch Funnel Cakes
Jalapeno Corndog - Rainbow’s End/Candytown

ENTREE
Gold:
Burnt Tri Tip Ends Sandwich - Eat at Joe’s
Silver:
Beef Taco Salad - The Original State Fair Soft Taco
Chicken or Carne Asada Taco Plate - Fiesta’s Mexican
Bronze:
Vegan Philly Cheesesteak - Frik’n Vegan
Grizzly Mac Attack Mac & Cheese - Montana Q BBQ
Hot Cheeto Chicken Burrito - Chili Peppers
Cap’n Crunch Chicken Sliders - Boss Burger
About the California State Fair 
The California State Fair is an international award-winning fair, receiving top honors at the International Association of Fairs and Expositions out of more than 1,100 fairs worldwide. The California State Fair is dedicated as a place to celebrate the best the state has to offer in agriculture, technology and the diversity of its people, traditions, and trends that shape the Golden State's future. We invite you to join us for the 166th California State Fair, July 12-28, 2019. 
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Way back before I became a stay at home mom, I used to be a recruiter helping others in career placement.  It was a really fun job!  It was more than a job to me I loved helping people find jobs and also loved helping our clients find the perfect match for a position they needed to be filled.  

The wide variety of companies we worked with keep my job exciting.  One day I would be looking for people with forklift skills and the next day I could be looking for someone with human resource skills.  I was able to tour unique facilities in the IT industry and several others too.  Many companies would have us perform the job ourselves so we were aware of what the position required.  

With this background and conversations, I have recently had with recent graduates and young people looking for summer jobs I thought I'd share a post that could help your teenagers as they are possibly interviewing for a summer job.

What not to do in an interview.
Be late, or get lost.  You would be surprised by how many people are actually late to an interview.  I understand sometimes emergencies happen.  Make sure you map out your route to the location days before you are going.  Give yourself enough time with extra traffic, or if there is an accident.  It is better to be early than late.  Even if you are way early you can sit in your car and practice your interview.  
During your interview do not answer your phone. Turn off your phone or put it on silent before you go into the office.  In this technological world, we live in, it is so easy to forget how distracting your phone or device can be.  Your first impression should be one of respect, you are respecting their time and giving them your undivided attention.   

Dressing appropriately.  People see you before they hear you.  First impressions are important.  How you care for yourself says a lot about you as a person.  If you look disheveled and unkempt, that will say something about you to your future employer.  You do not have to pretend to be something you are not, just put some effort in cleaning up, being well groomed, having work attire, depending on the position that will vary, but you don't want to be dressed in business suit if the job requires manual labor and you do not want to be in jeans and steel toe boots if the job is in an office.  
Don’t ask about raises and promotion on your first interview.  We all desire the opportunity for promotion and increase and it is an important factor but I don't recommend asking about this unless it is brought up by the interviewer.  In my opinion and experience, it also depends on how this is discussed.  Many times, in an interview, if not phrased correctly it can seem as you are already complaining about the pay before you start.  Let your hard work speak for itself.  Again in my opinion, even if a company states that there are no raises or additional commission or compensation, that could easily change if you are a game changer.  If you bring something to the table and bring in money to their bottom line, most companies are going to appreciate that and work with you as you bring value to the company.

Never lie on your resume.  This is so important, do not over embellish or lie, there is nothing worse than getting a  job that you love and then ending up losing it because they discover you lied.  As well as, when you lie you will lose confidence in yourself and you will not be able to sleep or rest confidently in the skills you said you have.  Always tell the truth.  Even if there is a certain requirement, be open and upfront, you could say "I may not have this one skill, but with your mentoring and training, I will".  You could offer to shadow someone on your own time or take courses while you are learning the new industry.   
Don’t talk negatively about a former employer.  Your attitude towards your previous employer speaks volumes to a future employer.  Find something to say positive about your previous experiences.  At the very least every job is a learning and growing experience.  Focus on the positives!

Don’t be clueless about the company/industry. Research the company before your interview.  This shows enthusiasm as well as responsibility.  If you know someone who is in the industry you are applying for, ask them for keywords, ask them what is the most important quality for the position, find out as much as you can before you attend your interview.  

Don’t chew gum.  This is coming from a gum chewer, I love gum, but I will admit it is not the most flattering look on anyone.  

Practice your interview in the mirror.  Practice with your parents or a coach and ask for and receive their feedback.  Ask what can you do better?  How is your posture?  Did you keep eye contact?  When you look down or off to the side, it is not a sign of confidence.  Do you fidget?  Do you repeat words like "um" or "so" most of us have a word we repeat when we are nervous, work on eliminating those words?  

Have a firm handshake.  Your handshake shows confidence.  All of these little things speak volumes about yourself to others.  
Confidence.  Confidence comes from within, how do you feel about yourself?  What are you saying about yourself?  We can all work on our confidence, an easy way to start improving your confidence is saying positive affirmations.  Focus on your strengths!

Smile.  We often do not realize what are facial expressions look like.  Many times we are not mad or sad but may look that way because we are thinking in our head and not realizing what our facial expressions are saying.  When you smile you look more attractive.  If the job you are applying for interacts with people, smiling is very important, you will represent the company you are working for.  
Remember your manners.  It may sound simple but things like please and thank you go along way as well as yes sir, yes ma'am or addressing them by Mr. and Ms.  

Look the interviewer in the eye. I mentioned this briefly before, again I don't think we realize how looking off to the side or down frequently gives the impression that we are not interested.  

Even if this is your first-time job, connect your volunteer work, coaching a team or after school tutoring or babysitting work as experience with people, responsibility, team player.

Have some questions ready, this shows interest and curiosity.
Recently at a local community class, I attended through BillKrauseCoaching.com he shared some great tips on "How to Get Promoted" these are great for everyone as well as for other relationships in our life, not just work related.  As a married couple these are great questions to ask each other, maybe shape them a little differently but still valuable.  

How to get promoted:
Spend time with your boss.  Ask to do a ride along or have lunch.  Sometimes getting out of the office helps gain a new perspective on your boss as well as learn from them in a different environment.  

 Go to your boss and ask what you can do to help them, how can you help them solve problems, how can you make their life better, easier, how can you lighten their workload

 Ask them what agitates you? Ask what do I do that I need to change.

 Ask them will you mentor me, train me, develop me.

 I have seen these tips work in my own life and benefit those close to me.  I hope you find these tips helpful and will share with those you know looking for employment or promotion. 

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

Interview Tips and How to Get Promoted
Way back before I became a stay at home mom, I used to be a recruiter helping others in career placement.  It was a really fun job!  It was more than a job to me I loved helping people find jobs and also loved helping our clients find the perfect match for a position they needed to be filled.  

The wide variety of companies we worked with keep my job exciting.  One day I would be looking for people with forklift skills and the next day I could be looking for someone with human resource skills.  I was able to tour unique facilities in the IT industry and several others too.  Many companies would have us perform the job ourselves so we were aware of what the position required.  

With this background and conversations, I have recently had with recent graduates and young people looking for summer jobs I thought I'd share a post that could help your teenagers as they are possibly interviewing for a summer job.

What not to do in an interview.
Be late, or get lost.  You would be surprised by how many people are actually late to an interview.  I understand sometimes emergencies happen.  Make sure you map out your route to the location days before you are going.  Give yourself enough time with extra traffic, or if there is an accident.  It is better to be early than late.  Even if you are way early you can sit in your car and practice your interview.  
During your interview do not answer your phone. Turn off your phone or put it on silent before you go into the office.  In this technological world, we live in, it is so easy to forget how distracting your phone or device can be.  Your first impression should be one of respect, you are respecting their time and giving them your undivided attention.   

Dressing appropriately.  People see you before they hear you.  First impressions are important.  How you care for yourself says a lot about you as a person.  If you look disheveled and unkempt, that will say something about you to your future employer.  You do not have to pretend to be something you are not, just put some effort in cleaning up, being well groomed, having work attire, depending on the position that will vary, but you don't want to be dressed in business suit if the job requires manual labor and you do not want to be in jeans and steel toe boots if the job is in an office.  
Don’t ask about raises and promotion on your first interview.  We all desire the opportunity for promotion and increase and it is an important factor but I don't recommend asking about this unless it is brought up by the interviewer.  In my opinion and experience, it also depends on how this is discussed.  Many times, in an interview, if not phrased correctly it can seem as you are already complaining about the pay before you start.  Let your hard work speak for itself.  Again in my opinion, even if a company states that there are no raises or additional commission or compensation, that could easily change if you are a game changer.  If you bring something to the table and bring in money to their bottom line, most companies are going to appreciate that and work with you as you bring value to the company.

Never lie on your resume.  This is so important, do not over embellish or lie, there is nothing worse than getting a  job that you love and then ending up losing it because they discover you lied.  As well as, when you lie you will lose confidence in yourself and you will not be able to sleep or rest confidently in the skills you said you have.  Always tell the truth.  Even if there is a certain requirement, be open and upfront, you could say "I may not have this one skill, but with your mentoring and training, I will".  You could offer to shadow someone on your own time or take courses while you are learning the new industry.   
Don’t talk negatively about a former employer.  Your attitude towards your previous employer speaks volumes to a future employer.  Find something to say positive about your previous experiences.  At the very least every job is a learning and growing experience.  Focus on the positives!

Don’t be clueless about the company/industry. Research the company before your interview.  This shows enthusiasm as well as responsibility.  If you know someone who is in the industry you are applying for, ask them for keywords, ask them what is the most important quality for the position, find out as much as you can before you attend your interview.  

Don’t chew gum.  This is coming from a gum chewer, I love gum, but I will admit it is not the most flattering look on anyone.  

Practice your interview in the mirror.  Practice with your parents or a coach and ask for and receive their feedback.  Ask what can you do better?  How is your posture?  Did you keep eye contact?  When you look down or off to the side, it is not a sign of confidence.  Do you fidget?  Do you repeat words like "um" or "so" most of us have a word we repeat when we are nervous, work on eliminating those words?  

Have a firm handshake.  Your handshake shows confidence.  All of these little things speak volumes about yourself to others.  
Confidence.  Confidence comes from within, how do you feel about yourself?  What are you saying about yourself?  We can all work on our confidence, an easy way to start improving your confidence is saying positive affirmations.  Focus on your strengths!

Smile.  We often do not realize what are facial expressions look like.  Many times we are not mad or sad but may look that way because we are thinking in our head and not realizing what our facial expressions are saying.  When you smile you look more attractive.  If the job you are applying for interacts with people, smiling is very important, you will represent the company you are working for.  
Remember your manners.  It may sound simple but things like please and thank you go along way as well as yes sir, yes ma'am or addressing them by Mr. and Ms.  

Look the interviewer in the eye. I mentioned this briefly before, again I don't think we realize how looking off to the side or down frequently gives the impression that we are not interested.  

Even if this is your first-time job, connect your volunteer work, coaching a team or after school tutoring or babysitting work as experience with people, responsibility, team player.

Have some questions ready, this shows interest and curiosity.
Recently at a local community class, I attended through BillKrauseCoaching.com he shared some great tips on "How to Get Promoted" these are great for everyone as well as for other relationships in our life, not just work related.  As a married couple these are great questions to ask each other, maybe shape them a little differently but still valuable.  

How to get promoted:
Spend time with your boss.  Ask to do a ride along or have lunch.  Sometimes getting out of the office helps gain a new perspective on your boss as well as learn from them in a different environment.  

 Go to your boss and ask what you can do to help them, how can you help them solve problems, how can you make their life better, easier, how can you lighten their workload

 Ask them what agitates you? Ask what do I do that I need to change.

 Ask them will you mentor me, train me, develop me.

 I have seen these tips work in my own life and benefit those close to me.  I hope you find these tips helpful and will share with those you know looking for employment or promotion. 

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