Looking for an easy breakfast recipe other than cereal.  I love to prepare this on Saturday or Sunday and have it ready for my husband and children during the week.

This especially works well for my husband because he likes to eat breakfast later in the morning not as soon as he wakes up and he also leaves earlier than everyone else in the morning, so he can take it to go.  It also works for a low carb eating plan, perfect if you are trying to lose weight!

 I first made this breakfast egg bake for a family brunch, everyone loved it!  Then I decided this would be perfect to have ready to go ahead of time for my family during the week.  I hope you add this in to your weekly menu planning, it will save you time and keep your families bellies full.

 Having this prepared ahead of time eliminates the use of pans and cooking eggs each morning.  Also if you are on the go it is just as quick to heat up a serving of this egg bake as it is to pour a bowl of cereal.  It will help with sticking to those budget goals, so you don't have to stop and pick up fast food.  I hope you enjoy!

 This recipe is also easy to adapt to whatever you have in your refrigerator, below you will find a basic recipe of what I usually make.  When I have mushrooms and spinach I add that in at times, I have added tomatoes, green onions, to change it up, also you can substitute bacon for sausage.   Use what you have on hand and what your family likes.

 This recipe is for a 9x9 baking dish, makes 9 servings.

 Ingredients:
6 Eggs
4 Sausage Links
Shredded Cheese
1/3 Chopped Bell Pepper (I use a mix of red, green, orange)
1/3 Cup Sour Cream
1/3 Cup Salsa
Salt & Pepper to taste optional (It really does not need any, my husband doesn't like pepper so I usually don't add any)

 Directions:
Preheat Oven to 350 Degrees
Wisk Eggs
Add Sour Cream, wisk together (there will be little clumps of sour cream)
Add Bell Pepper and Salsa
Pour in egg mixture into baking dish sprayed with non-stick cooking spray.
Bake for approximately 15 minutes to let eggs sit, then add cooked sausage and bake for an additional 10-15 minutes.

I add the sausage half way through so it doesn't clump all together and so it doesn't sink to the bottom.  You don't have to do this step, but I prefer it this way.

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Ingredients
Eggs whisked with Sour Cream, add Salsa & Bell Peppers
Ready to pour into baking dish!
Sprinkled with a handful of cheese, bake for 15 minutes to sit.
Egg Bake at 15 minutes pre-sausage set up around edges.
4 Cooked Sausage Links


Sausage Links Chopped


Sprinkle your sausage, as you see it won't sink or be piled up.

Top with more cheese bake another 10-15 minutes.

Finished and ready for your family!

Easy Breakfast Egg Bake
Looking for an easy breakfast recipe other than cereal.  I love to prepare this on Saturday or Sunday and have it ready for my husband and children during the week.

This especially works well for my husband because he likes to eat breakfast later in the morning not as soon as he wakes up and he also leaves earlier than everyone else in the morning, so he can take it to go.  It also works for a low carb eating plan, perfect if you are trying to lose weight!

 I first made this breakfast egg bake for a family brunch, everyone loved it!  Then I decided this would be perfect to have ready to go ahead of time for my family during the week.  I hope you add this in to your weekly menu planning, it will save you time and keep your families bellies full.

 Having this prepared ahead of time eliminates the use of pans and cooking eggs each morning.  Also if you are on the go it is just as quick to heat up a serving of this egg bake as it is to pour a bowl of cereal.  It will help with sticking to those budget goals, so you don't have to stop and pick up fast food.  I hope you enjoy!

 This recipe is also easy to adapt to whatever you have in your refrigerator, below you will find a basic recipe of what I usually make.  When I have mushrooms and spinach I add that in at times, I have added tomatoes, green onions, to change it up, also you can substitute bacon for sausage.   Use what you have on hand and what your family likes.

 This recipe is for a 9x9 baking dish, makes 9 servings.

 Ingredients:
6 Eggs
4 Sausage Links
Shredded Cheese
1/3 Chopped Bell Pepper (I use a mix of red, green, orange)
1/3 Cup Sour Cream
1/3 Cup Salsa
Salt & Pepper to taste optional (It really does not need any, my husband doesn't like pepper so I usually don't add any)

 Directions:
Preheat Oven to 350 Degrees
Wisk Eggs
Add Sour Cream, wisk together (there will be little clumps of sour cream)
Add Bell Pepper and Salsa
Pour in egg mixture into baking dish sprayed with non-stick cooking spray.
Bake for approximately 15 minutes to let eggs sit, then add cooked sausage and bake for an additional 10-15 minutes.

I add the sausage half way through so it doesn't clump all together and so it doesn't sink to the bottom.  You don't have to do this step, but I prefer it this way.

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Ingredients
Eggs whisked with Sour Cream, add Salsa & Bell Peppers
Ready to pour into baking dish!
Sprinkled with a handful of cheese, bake for 15 minutes to sit.
Egg Bake at 15 minutes pre-sausage set up around edges.
4 Cooked Sausage Links


Sausage Links Chopped


Sprinkle your sausage, as you see it won't sink or be piled up.

Top with more cheese bake another 10-15 minutes.

Finished and ready for your family!
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Today is National Pumpkin Day!  I have posted this recipe before but I thought I would share again in honor of National Pumpkin Day.  It's quick and easy to make!

 I love the pumpkin smoothie at Jamba Juice.  Since tasting this yummy treat I wanted to see if I could make a similar one at home.  I used what I had at home and it came out quite tasty.  I would not say it is the same as the Jamba Juice creation but it satisfies my pumpkin smoothie craving.
With the Fall season, you see pumpkin creations everywhere Starbucks, Jamba Juice, even McDonald's.  If you went out and purchased one of these treats every day during the fall season, the cost of these treats can add up quickly.  Although it’s fun to splurge every now and then, I encourage you to experiment at home.  It is good for your budget, and also fun to get in the kitchen.  I don’t know about you but there is just something about Fall and Winter that has me desiring to cook and bake more. 
With Pinterest and the Internet at our fingertips you can usually find a copycat recipe for a lot of restaurant treats.  You can usually find a lot of healthier versions as well, which comes in handy if you are trying to eat healthier.  This is not one of those lighter versions but again, that is the great thing about cooking at home, you can substitute to fit your dietary needs.
Pumpkin Smoothie Recipe
This recipe made two adult servings and three small kids cups.
1 cup Libby’s Pumpkin Purée
1 cup of Ice
2 cups of Whole Milk (You could easily substitute with Almond Milk or Soy Milk)
2 cups of Vanilla Bean Ice Cream (this is what I had, you can substitute with frozen yogurt or regular vanilla ice cream)
A sprinkle of Cinnamon
A sprinkle of Nutmeg
Place all the ingredients in your blender and blend until smooth.  Pour and enjoy!

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Pumpkin Smoothie Recipe
Today is National Pumpkin Day!  I have posted this recipe before but I thought I would share again in honor of National Pumpkin Day.  It's quick and easy to make!

 I love the pumpkin smoothie at Jamba Juice.  Since tasting this yummy treat I wanted to see if I could make a similar one at home.  I used what I had at home and it came out quite tasty.  I would not say it is the same as the Jamba Juice creation but it satisfies my pumpkin smoothie craving.
With the Fall season, you see pumpkin creations everywhere Starbucks, Jamba Juice, even McDonald's.  If you went out and purchased one of these treats every day during the fall season, the cost of these treats can add up quickly.  Although it’s fun to splurge every now and then, I encourage you to experiment at home.  It is good for your budget, and also fun to get in the kitchen.  I don’t know about you but there is just something about Fall and Winter that has me desiring to cook and bake more. 
With Pinterest and the Internet at our fingertips you can usually find a copycat recipe for a lot of restaurant treats.  You can usually find a lot of healthier versions as well, which comes in handy if you are trying to eat healthier.  This is not one of those lighter versions but again, that is the great thing about cooking at home, you can substitute to fit your dietary needs.
Pumpkin Smoothie Recipe
This recipe made two adult servings and three small kids cups.
1 cup Libby’s Pumpkin Purée
1 cup of Ice
2 cups of Whole Milk (You could easily substitute with Almond Milk or Soy Milk)
2 cups of Vanilla Bean Ice Cream (this is what I had, you can substitute with frozen yogurt or regular vanilla ice cream)
A sprinkle of Cinnamon
A sprinkle of Nutmeg
Place all the ingredients in your blender and blend until smooth.  Pour and enjoy!

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It is that time of year again "Back to School".   As much as I LOVE Summer and enjoy the time with my children I also love when it is Back to School.  I love the fresh start, I love that it means, Fall and the Holidays are quickly approaching.  I love getting back to our routine.  When the last weeks of Summer are here I am ready to get back to the routine of grocery shopping on my specific day, uninterrupted cleaning/organizing time and the other things we do when everyone is back in school. 

Here is the link to a post I wrote last year: "Preparing for Back to School" http://bit.ly/2bfeWp3.
One tip I'd like to share this year is take your "First Day of School" pictures ahead of the actual first day.  This comes in handy if you have younger children and multiple children.  It takes out the stress of getting everyone to cooperate for pictures the morning of the first day of school.  This is also great if you are planning on doing some of those fun Pinterest ideas for Back to School pictures.  

Below you will find a video with helpful tips I came across that I would love to share with you.  My favorite tip is to start using lunch boxes at home and getting them in routine of eating out of their lunch box.  I especially appreciate this tip since I have a son starting kindergarten this year.

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Back to School Tips

It is that time of year again "Back to School".   As much as I LOVE Summer and enjoy the time with my children I also love when it is Back to School.  I love the fresh start, I love that it means, Fall and the Holidays are quickly approaching.  I love getting back to our routine.  When the last weeks of Summer are here I am ready to get back to the routine of grocery shopping on my specific day, uninterrupted cleaning/organizing time and the other things we do when everyone is back in school. 

Here is the link to a post I wrote last year: "Preparing for Back to School" http://bit.ly/2bfeWp3.
One tip I'd like to share this year is take your "First Day of School" pictures ahead of the actual first day.  This comes in handy if you have younger children and multiple children.  It takes out the stress of getting everyone to cooperate for pictures the morning of the first day of school.  This is also great if you are planning on doing some of those fun Pinterest ideas for Back to School pictures.  

Below you will find a video with helpful tips I came across that I would love to share with you.  My favorite tip is to start using lunch boxes at home and getting them in routine of eating out of their lunch box.  I especially appreciate this tip since I have a son starting kindergarten this year.

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My husband are going away for a weekend spring break get-a-way.  I am so excited to use Downy Wrinkle Releaser on our trip.  I do not like to iron, so I love this stuff and I so appreciate this 3-ounce travel size, because who wants to travel with extra bottles of stuff right?  I like to take as little as possible when traveling.
The Downy Wrinkle Releaser is a great time saver, it is quick and easy to use.  I love that is smells great as well, comes in handy with my four boys.  Below you will find a link for a coupon as well as some great travel tips!

For those who like to coupon and find those extra savings check out this deal from The Krazy Coupon Lady: http://thekrazycouponlady.com/2016/03/17/downy-wrinkle-releaser-plus-1-69-at-target-reg-7-19/

It's all the magic of Downy Wrinkle Releaser Plus in a travel-friendly bottle.  The 3-ounce travel size meets airline standards and is a perfect fit in your carry-on or any travel bag, including gym bags, sewing kits and more!

Your clothes can be wrinkle-free, odor free and static-free in just minutes.  Just spray, tug, smooth and hang, then you're ready to go in no time.  No iron necessary. 

Downy Wrinkle Releaser Plus Coupons and Special Offers: http://www.downywrinklereleaserplus.com/coupons-special-offers/


Visit them here:

Twitter: https://twitter.com/DownyWRplus
About Downy Wrinkle Releaser Plus:
Downy Wrinkle Releaser Plus is an easy-to-use wrinkle spray that reduces wrinkles and helps keep your clothes looking neat without the hassle of ironing. But it can do so much more:
  • Wrinkle Spray
  • Odor Eliminator
  • Fabric Refresher
  • Static Remover
  • Ironing Aid
  • Wrinkle Remover
  • Great for Travel
  • Try it on curtains, tablecloths, sheets, pillowcases and more


 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 
 

 

 

 

Traveling for Spring Break? Try Downy Wrinkle Releaser Plus!


My husband are going away for a weekend spring break get-a-way.  I am so excited to use Downy Wrinkle Releaser on our trip.  I do not like to iron, so I love this stuff and I so appreciate this 3-ounce travel size, because who wants to travel with extra bottles of stuff right?  I like to take as little as possible when traveling.
The Downy Wrinkle Releaser is a great time saver, it is quick and easy to use.  I love that is smells great as well, comes in handy with my four boys.  Below you will find a link for a coupon as well as some great travel tips!

For those who like to coupon and find those extra savings check out this deal from The Krazy Coupon Lady: http://thekrazycouponlady.com/2016/03/17/downy-wrinkle-releaser-plus-1-69-at-target-reg-7-19/

It's all the magic of Downy Wrinkle Releaser Plus in a travel-friendly bottle.  The 3-ounce travel size meets airline standards and is a perfect fit in your carry-on or any travel bag, including gym bags, sewing kits and more!

Your clothes can be wrinkle-free, odor free and static-free in just minutes.  Just spray, tug, smooth and hang, then you're ready to go in no time.  No iron necessary. 

Downy Wrinkle Releaser Plus Coupons and Special Offers: http://www.downywrinklereleaserplus.com/coupons-special-offers/


Visit them here:

Twitter: https://twitter.com/DownyWRplus
About Downy Wrinkle Releaser Plus:
Downy Wrinkle Releaser Plus is an easy-to-use wrinkle spray that reduces wrinkles and helps keep your clothes looking neat without the hassle of ironing. But it can do so much more:
  • Wrinkle Spray
  • Odor Eliminator
  • Fabric Refresher
  • Static Remover
  • Ironing Aid
  • Wrinkle Remover
  • Great for Travel
  • Try it on curtains, tablecloths, sheets, pillowcases and more


 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 
 

 

 

 

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Disclosure: This blog received products mentioned below,  for no charge for testing and review purposes from Nehemiah Manufacturing.  Regardless, all reviews and opinions are my own. 

I was recently sent a package of "Saline Soothers" to try out.   As a mom with little ones, they are FABULOUS!  My littlest one who is 7 months old has a runny nose and they came at the perfect time.  Usually when I go to wipe his nose with a tissue or handkerchief I get the typical resistance and by the end of a couple of days his nose is noticeably red.    Not the case with Saline Soothers, his nose was not irritated at all and I received no resistance.

If you are dealing with a runny nose, irritated from blowing and wiping.  Use Saline Soothers for that irritated nose - You won’t be disappointed!  They are the perfect size to toss in your purse or diaper bag.

I received a package of 20 Wipes with a resealable tab.  They are very soft and gentle to my nose and have the perfect amount of moisture.   Sometimes with wipe type products, they can be too wet, or too dry.  Saline Soothers have the right amount of moisture and after using them this week, they have not lost any moisture with opening and closing the tab.  They come in Menthol and Unscented, mine were unscented, but you get a choice!

About Saline Soothers....
Saline Soothers are infused with Natural Saline to effectively wipe noses without irritation. They contain Natural Saline, Vitamin E, Aloe and Chamomile to soothe and moisturize tender noses.
Saline Soothers patented formula is hypoallergenic and alcohol free.  Saline Soothers are the perfect solution for noses irritated from colds and allergies.  Saline is a natural way to provide relief to noses irritated by colds and allergies.

Get a FREE PACK with your first Saline Soothers® purchase!  Visit their website at http://www.salinesoothers.com/

Follow Saline Soothers on "Facebook"

Saline Soothers on "TWITTER"

Perfect for Runny Noses!
Disclosure: This blog received products mentioned below,  for no charge for testing and review purposes from Nehemiah Manufacturing.  Regardless, all reviews and opinions are my own. 

I was recently sent a package of "Saline Soothers" to try out.   As a mom with little ones, they are FABULOUS!  My littlest one who is 7 months old has a runny nose and they came at the perfect time.  Usually when I go to wipe his nose with a tissue or handkerchief I get the typical resistance and by the end of a couple of days his nose is noticeably red.    Not the case with Saline Soothers, his nose was not irritated at all and I received no resistance.

If you are dealing with a runny nose, irritated from blowing and wiping.  Use Saline Soothers for that irritated nose - You won’t be disappointed!  They are the perfect size to toss in your purse or diaper bag.

I received a package of 20 Wipes with a resealable tab.  They are very soft and gentle to my nose and have the perfect amount of moisture.   Sometimes with wipe type products, they can be too wet, or too dry.  Saline Soothers have the right amount of moisture and after using them this week, they have not lost any moisture with opening and closing the tab.  They come in Menthol and Unscented, mine were unscented, but you get a choice!

About Saline Soothers....
Saline Soothers are infused with Natural Saline to effectively wipe noses without irritation. They contain Natural Saline, Vitamin E, Aloe and Chamomile to soothe and moisturize tender noses.
Saline Soothers patented formula is hypoallergenic and alcohol free.  Saline Soothers are the perfect solution for noses irritated from colds and allergies.  Saline is a natural way to provide relief to noses irritated by colds and allergies.

Get a FREE PACK with your first Saline Soothers® purchase!  Visit their website at http://www.salinesoothers.com/

Follow Saline Soothers on "Facebook"

Saline Soothers on "TWITTER"
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Our family had such a great time at Xtreme Craze we are partnering with them and giving away a family four-pack of laser tag tickets to one lucky www.BlogAboutItAll.com  reader.
The giveaway tickets will be a family four pack of tickets to play laser tag for the day of your choosing.  
Multiple ways to enter to win see below!

Deadline to enter is midnight Friday, October 30, 2015. We’ll announce the winner on my homepage www.BlogAboutItAll.com please check back to see if you won.

Xtreme Craze is located in Rocklin, CA.
Xtreme Craze (Blue Oaks Town Center)
6694 Lone Tree Blvd., Rocklin, CA 95765
Phone: (916) 259-2729
http://www.xtremecraze.com/

For more information about this giveaway contact Jessica at: theblogaboutitall@gmail.com

Giveaway ends October 30, 2015 12:00 PM PST. Open to Residents of the US only. Prizes cannot be shipped to PO Boxes. Must be picked up.  Winner will be selected by Random.org and be notified by email. Winner has 24 hours to respond before a new winner is selected. Please note that The Blog About It All is not responsible for sponsors that do not fulfill their prizes. I have represented each sponsor with the expectation they will fulfill their prize and in a timely manner. I will contact the sponsor regarding your prize(s). 
Contest winner family four pack will be provided at Xtreme Craze. No exchanges or substitutions can be made once the winner’s name has been submitted. Winner or parent/guardian must be at least 18 years of age with valid photo ID to pick up tickets at Xtreme Craze. I will make every effort to assist you obtaining your prize. If there is an issue with a sponsor, please notify the blog you won a prize from within 30 days for assistance, after that we may be unable to assist you. The product provided for the review was free of charge from the company. The product offered for the giveaway is free of charge, no purchase necessary. My opinions are my own and were not influenced by any form of compensation. Facebook, Twitter and Google+ are in no way associated with this giveaway. By providing your information in this form, you are providing your information to me and me alone. I do not share or sell information and will use any information only for the purpose of contacting the winner.


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Giveaway: Family Four Pack of Laser Tag to Xtreme Craze

Our family had such a great time at Xtreme Craze we are partnering with them and giving away a family four-pack of laser tag tickets to one lucky www.BlogAboutItAll.com  reader.
The giveaway tickets will be a family four pack of tickets to play laser tag for the day of your choosing.  
Multiple ways to enter to win see below!

Deadline to enter is midnight Friday, October 30, 2015. We’ll announce the winner on my homepage www.BlogAboutItAll.com please check back to see if you won.

Xtreme Craze is located in Rocklin, CA.
Xtreme Craze (Blue Oaks Town Center)
6694 Lone Tree Blvd., Rocklin, CA 95765
Phone: (916) 259-2729
http://www.xtremecraze.com/

For more information about this giveaway contact Jessica at: theblogaboutitall@gmail.com

Giveaway ends October 30, 2015 12:00 PM PST. Open to Residents of the US only. Prizes cannot be shipped to PO Boxes. Must be picked up.  Winner will be selected by Random.org and be notified by email. Winner has 24 hours to respond before a new winner is selected. Please note that The Blog About It All is not responsible for sponsors that do not fulfill their prizes. I have represented each sponsor with the expectation they will fulfill their prize and in a timely manner. I will contact the sponsor regarding your prize(s). 
Contest winner family four pack will be provided at Xtreme Craze. No exchanges or substitutions can be made once the winner’s name has been submitted. Winner or parent/guardian must be at least 18 years of age with valid photo ID to pick up tickets at Xtreme Craze. I will make every effort to assist you obtaining your prize. If there is an issue with a sponsor, please notify the blog you won a prize from within 30 days for assistance, after that we may be unable to assist you. The product provided for the review was free of charge from the company. The product offered for the giveaway is free of charge, no purchase necessary. My opinions are my own and were not influenced by any form of compensation. Facebook, Twitter and Google+ are in no way associated with this giveaway. By providing your information in this form, you are providing your information to me and me alone. I do not share or sell information and will use any information only for the purpose of contacting the winner.


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We recently visited Xtreme Craze in Rocklin, CA formerly known as Laser Craze.  Our family had a great time.  We took our four boys and nephew ages 8, 6, 5, 4 and our baby.  We visited on their grand re-opening, there was a balloon artist which was enjoyed by all. 

I was not sure if the younger two would enjoy laser tag but they did.  They have a large 7,000 square foot laser tag arena.  My husband played laser tag with them and they all had great fun from the start, choosing a code name, the briefing was informational and they all worked up a sweat.  At the end you are given your score cards to keep. 

We had a large pizza and drinks from the café, once we put in our order our food was out quickly.  The pizza was really good, much better than what I expected.  They have a variety of items available like nachos, pretzels, ice cream treats, Icee’s and more.  The food prices are reasonable as well.  I sat in the café area with the baby while the boys were playing laser tag and the staff was very friendly, checking to see if I needed anything, cleaning the surrounding tables and being courteous.  At one point I left our table with food and drinks still left and they came by and cleaned up the used plates and napkins, but did not discard our drinks and food which I greatly appreciated. 

They have three large bounce houses with obstacle courses and slides.  All the boys enjoyed these they were having so much fun.  This is great if you have younger children and older children, the ones too young for laser tag can play here while the older ones play laser tag.  You can also just purchase bounce house play wrist bands for $9 for ages 3-10 and $5 for ages 2 and under. 

They have a variety of arcade games, you can purchase tokens to play for 0.25 a token or 0.20 a token if you purchase 100 or more.  My boys’ favorite was air hockey, milk jug toss and the basketball arcade type games.  They received tickets and each were able to get a push pop and slap bracelet. 

This place is perfect for indoor play, great during the summer to escape the heat and perfect during the winter to use up some of that energy when stuck in doors during the rainy season.  I really enjoy the variety of play available, that it has bounce houses, arcade games and laser tag.  They were pretty busy and had reserved birthday parties taking place as well but it never felt overcrowded because of the different play areas.  The staff was very friendly and helpful.


We thoroughly enjoyed our time here and will definitely be back.  If you are looking for somewhere to take the family I highly recommend Xtreme Craze.  The kids had so much fun and were ready for a good night’s sleep when we returned home, which is always appreciated by mom.  They are still talking about how much fun they had days later and asking when we can go back.  

Xtreme Craze (Blue Oaks Town Center)
6694 Lone Tree Blvd.
Rocklin, CA 95765
Phone: (916) 259-2729
http://www.xtremecraze.com/

In exchange for my time and efforts in visitng this venue and reporting my opinion within this blog Xtreme Craze has provided me with complimentary tickets to their venue.  Even though I receive these benefits, I always give an opinion that is 100% mine.

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Xtreme Craze Review - Rocklin, CA

We recently visited Xtreme Craze in Rocklin, CA formerly known as Laser Craze.  Our family had a great time.  We took our four boys and nephew ages 8, 6, 5, 4 and our baby.  We visited on their grand re-opening, there was a balloon artist which was enjoyed by all. 

I was not sure if the younger two would enjoy laser tag but they did.  They have a large 7,000 square foot laser tag arena.  My husband played laser tag with them and they all had great fun from the start, choosing a code name, the briefing was informational and they all worked up a sweat.  At the end you are given your score cards to keep. 

We had a large pizza and drinks from the café, once we put in our order our food was out quickly.  The pizza was really good, much better than what I expected.  They have a variety of items available like nachos, pretzels, ice cream treats, Icee’s and more.  The food prices are reasonable as well.  I sat in the café area with the baby while the boys were playing laser tag and the staff was very friendly, checking to see if I needed anything, cleaning the surrounding tables and being courteous.  At one point I left our table with food and drinks still left and they came by and cleaned up the used plates and napkins, but did not discard our drinks and food which I greatly appreciated. 

They have three large bounce houses with obstacle courses and slides.  All the boys enjoyed these they were having so much fun.  This is great if you have younger children and older children, the ones too young for laser tag can play here while the older ones play laser tag.  You can also just purchase bounce house play wrist bands for $9 for ages 3-10 and $5 for ages 2 and under. 

They have a variety of arcade games, you can purchase tokens to play for 0.25 a token or 0.20 a token if you purchase 100 or more.  My boys’ favorite was air hockey, milk jug toss and the basketball arcade type games.  They received tickets and each were able to get a push pop and slap bracelet. 

This place is perfect for indoor play, great during the summer to escape the heat and perfect during the winter to use up some of that energy when stuck in doors during the rainy season.  I really enjoy the variety of play available, that it has bounce houses, arcade games and laser tag.  They were pretty busy and had reserved birthday parties taking place as well but it never felt overcrowded because of the different play areas.  The staff was very friendly and helpful.


We thoroughly enjoyed our time here and will definitely be back.  If you are looking for somewhere to take the family I highly recommend Xtreme Craze.  The kids had so much fun and were ready for a good night’s sleep when we returned home, which is always appreciated by mom.  They are still talking about how much fun they had days later and asking when we can go back.  

Xtreme Craze (Blue Oaks Town Center)
6694 Lone Tree Blvd.
Rocklin, CA 95765
Phone: (916) 259-2729
http://www.xtremecraze.com/

In exchange for my time and efforts in visitng this venue and reporting my opinion within this blog Xtreme Craze has provided me with complimentary tickets to their venue.  Even though I receive these benefits, I always give an opinion that is 100% mine.

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This week our hot water tank went out.  I came home from picking up my preschooler and I saw a lot of water on the garage floor and I could see water flowing from the hot water tank, this was no little leak.  I called my husband at work to find out what I should do.  I did not even know where to shut off the water to our house.  Which I encourage you to find out ahead of time if you don’t know in case of emergencies like this.  Thankfully my father-in-law rushed over to help me turn off the water and he knew exactly what to do.  He hooked up a hose to empty our hot water tank and turned off the gas to our tank, which gave me great peace of mind to have the help of someone who knew what they were doing. 

Of course this happened in the middle of the afternoon so I knew it was very likely that it would not be repaired that day and I could bring myself to be okay with that.  I figured we could go without hot water for one day.  I love my showers but I could go one day without a shower, I thought.  We found a contractor who would come out on Tuesday, well, that fell through and he ended up not showing up.  I knew Wednesday I needed to take a shower and have my three little boys shower.  You know how smelly boys can be.  It was easy enough to heat up water on the stove to give the baby a bath in his little baby tub, but I was not up to heating up enough water to bathe my three older boys. 

Thankfully we have a lot of family nearby so I called my sister-in-law and went and showered at her house and then later in the evening my husband took the boys to shower at grandma’s house which the boys absolutely loved and thought was quite fun. 

While over at my sister-law’s house I was saying how things like this cause you to remember to be grateful for the little things like hot water.  My sister-in-law who grew up in Guam was telling me she grew up with no hot water, they would have to heat their water if they wanted hot water.  And in speaking with my dad, he was telling me for a number of years he and his family growing up lived on a farm in the middle of nowhere and there was no hot water and they had an outhouse for a bathroom. 

This situation stirred up gratitude in my heart.  I found myself thanking God for all the little conveniences we have.  I was grateful for hot water and my dishwasher that washed dishes.  During these days I was heating up water to wash the dishes by hand and towel dry them.  I haven’t done a lot of dishes by hand in a very long time.  I wash a pot and pan but all the dishes after dinner silverware and all, haven’t had to do that in a while. 

I found myself grateful for technology, internet and cell phones.  I was reminded that my mom delivered my baby brother without my father present because it was before cell phones and he worked out in the construction field and by the time they had the message delivered to him, he arrived to the hospital too late.  I was thinking about how far technology has come just in the last eight years.  The baby monitor I had with my first baby who is now eight had static, would pick up radio stations at random times and sometimes even the neighbor’s baby monitor.  The one I have today is crystal clear, super quiet and does not pick up any interference.  Think about speakers, we used to have big bulky speakers now we have these portable, hand held, wireless speakers that sound amazing.  Think about all the CD's or cassette tapes we would have that now with Pandora and ITunes are pretty much extinct.   I was thinking back to last week when I was annoyed because my internet wasn’t working fast enough and had me re-evaluate my attitude of gratitude. 

Once our hot water tank was repaired it felt so good to take a nice hot shower in my own home.  I am grateful to have family nearby, borrowing an egg from my neighbor is one thing but parading my four children over to borrow their shower would have me in a tizzy.  I know they would let me and friends also but loading up four kids, pajamas, towels and all would have me a little on edge. 
It is great to be thankful for the big things like family and our health, but it’s also important to be grateful for all the little things in our lives that make life much easier for us.  I encourage you to stop and look around you and be thankful for all the little things in your life. 

It was great to have the conversations I had with my sister-in-law and my dad about how they grew up, it was a good reminder to encourage my children to be grateful for all they have. 

Don’t take for granted all the conveniences we have and I know it can be annoying at times when technology does not work the best every time, or when it doesn’t seem fast enough for us, but when you start to have one of those aggravating moments with your computer, or cell phone, stop and think back to just ten years ago what life was like.  Realize that although things break down and don’t always function at peak performance we still have a lot to be grateful for. 

When you give your kids a nice warm bath tonight know that there are still places around the world that don’t have hot water, or even clean drinking water.  Take a moment as a family and discuss all you have to be grateful for. 

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The Little Things I'm Grateful For

This week our hot water tank went out.  I came home from picking up my preschooler and I saw a lot of water on the garage floor and I could see water flowing from the hot water tank, this was no little leak.  I called my husband at work to find out what I should do.  I did not even know where to shut off the water to our house.  Which I encourage you to find out ahead of time if you don’t know in case of emergencies like this.  Thankfully my father-in-law rushed over to help me turn off the water and he knew exactly what to do.  He hooked up a hose to empty our hot water tank and turned off the gas to our tank, which gave me great peace of mind to have the help of someone who knew what they were doing. 

Of course this happened in the middle of the afternoon so I knew it was very likely that it would not be repaired that day and I could bring myself to be okay with that.  I figured we could go without hot water for one day.  I love my showers but I could go one day without a shower, I thought.  We found a contractor who would come out on Tuesday, well, that fell through and he ended up not showing up.  I knew Wednesday I needed to take a shower and have my three little boys shower.  You know how smelly boys can be.  It was easy enough to heat up water on the stove to give the baby a bath in his little baby tub, but I was not up to heating up enough water to bathe my three older boys. 

Thankfully we have a lot of family nearby so I called my sister-in-law and went and showered at her house and then later in the evening my husband took the boys to shower at grandma’s house which the boys absolutely loved and thought was quite fun. 

While over at my sister-law’s house I was saying how things like this cause you to remember to be grateful for the little things like hot water.  My sister-in-law who grew up in Guam was telling me she grew up with no hot water, they would have to heat their water if they wanted hot water.  And in speaking with my dad, he was telling me for a number of years he and his family growing up lived on a farm in the middle of nowhere and there was no hot water and they had an outhouse for a bathroom. 

This situation stirred up gratitude in my heart.  I found myself thanking God for all the little conveniences we have.  I was grateful for hot water and my dishwasher that washed dishes.  During these days I was heating up water to wash the dishes by hand and towel dry them.  I haven’t done a lot of dishes by hand in a very long time.  I wash a pot and pan but all the dishes after dinner silverware and all, haven’t had to do that in a while. 

I found myself grateful for technology, internet and cell phones.  I was reminded that my mom delivered my baby brother without my father present because it was before cell phones and he worked out in the construction field and by the time they had the message delivered to him, he arrived to the hospital too late.  I was thinking about how far technology has come just in the last eight years.  The baby monitor I had with my first baby who is now eight had static, would pick up radio stations at random times and sometimes even the neighbor’s baby monitor.  The one I have today is crystal clear, super quiet and does not pick up any interference.  Think about speakers, we used to have big bulky speakers now we have these portable, hand held, wireless speakers that sound amazing.  Think about all the CD's or cassette tapes we would have that now with Pandora and ITunes are pretty much extinct.   I was thinking back to last week when I was annoyed because my internet wasn’t working fast enough and had me re-evaluate my attitude of gratitude. 

Once our hot water tank was repaired it felt so good to take a nice hot shower in my own home.  I am grateful to have family nearby, borrowing an egg from my neighbor is one thing but parading my four children over to borrow their shower would have me in a tizzy.  I know they would let me and friends also but loading up four kids, pajamas, towels and all would have me a little on edge. 
It is great to be thankful for the big things like family and our health, but it’s also important to be grateful for all the little things in our lives that make life much easier for us.  I encourage you to stop and look around you and be thankful for all the little things in your life. 

It was great to have the conversations I had with my sister-in-law and my dad about how they grew up, it was a good reminder to encourage my children to be grateful for all they have. 

Don’t take for granted all the conveniences we have and I know it can be annoying at times when technology does not work the best every time, or when it doesn’t seem fast enough for us, but when you start to have one of those aggravating moments with your computer, or cell phone, stop and think back to just ten years ago what life was like.  Realize that although things break down and don’t always function at peak performance we still have a lot to be grateful for. 

When you give your kids a nice warm bath tonight know that there are still places around the world that don’t have hot water, or even clean drinking water.  Take a moment as a family and discuss all you have to be grateful for. 

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I recently tried a pumpkin smoothie at Jamba Juice.  It was delicious!  Since tasting this yummy treat I wanted to see if I could make a similar one at home. 

I used what I had at home and it came out quite tasty.  I would not say it is the same as the Jamba Juice creation but it satisfies my pumpkin smoothie craving. 

With the Fall season, you see pumpkin creations everywhere Starbucks, Jamba Juice, even McDonalds with their pumpkin and crème pies.  If you went out and purchased one of these treats every day during the fall season, the cost of these treats can add up quickly.  Although it’s fun to splurge every now and then, I encourage you to experiment at home.  It is good for your budget, and also fun to get in the kitchen.  I don’t know about you but there is just something about Fall and Winter that has me desiring to cook and bake more. 

With Pinterest and the Internet at our fingertips you can usually find a copycat recipe for a lot of restaurant treats.  You can usually find a lot of healthier versions as well, which comes in handy if you are trying to eat healthier. 

This is not one of those lighter versions but again, that is the great thing about cooking at home, you can substitute to fit your dietary needs.

Pumpkin Smoothie Recipe
This recipe made two adult servings and three small kids cups.
1 cup Libby’s Pumpkin Purée
1 cup of Ice
2 cups of Whole Milk (You could easily substitute with Almond Milk or Soy Milk)
2 cups of Vanilla Bean Ice Cream (this is what I had, you can substitute with frozen yogurt or regular vanilla ice cream)
A sprinkle of Cinnamon
A sprinkle of Nutmeg
Place all the ingredients in your blender and blend until smooth.  Pour and enjoy!


Pumpkin Smoothie Recipe

I recently tried a pumpkin smoothie at Jamba Juice.  It was delicious!  Since tasting this yummy treat I wanted to see if I could make a similar one at home. 

I used what I had at home and it came out quite tasty.  I would not say it is the same as the Jamba Juice creation but it satisfies my pumpkin smoothie craving. 

With the Fall season, you see pumpkin creations everywhere Starbucks, Jamba Juice, even McDonalds with their pumpkin and crème pies.  If you went out and purchased one of these treats every day during the fall season, the cost of these treats can add up quickly.  Although it’s fun to splurge every now and then, I encourage you to experiment at home.  It is good for your budget, and also fun to get in the kitchen.  I don’t know about you but there is just something about Fall and Winter that has me desiring to cook and bake more. 

With Pinterest and the Internet at our fingertips you can usually find a copycat recipe for a lot of restaurant treats.  You can usually find a lot of healthier versions as well, which comes in handy if you are trying to eat healthier. 

This is not one of those lighter versions but again, that is the great thing about cooking at home, you can substitute to fit your dietary needs.

Pumpkin Smoothie Recipe
This recipe made two adult servings and three small kids cups.
1 cup Libby’s Pumpkin Purée
1 cup of Ice
2 cups of Whole Milk (You could easily substitute with Almond Milk or Soy Milk)
2 cups of Vanilla Bean Ice Cream (this is what I had, you can substitute with frozen yogurt or regular vanilla ice cream)
A sprinkle of Cinnamon
A sprinkle of Nutmeg
Place all the ingredients in your blender and blend until smooth.  Pour and enjoy!


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Have you visited Xtreme Craze in Rocklin?  Our family will be visiting this week and we are looking forward to posting a review.  With four boys and winter weather quickly approaching we are always looking for fun family venues for the boys to use up some of their energy.  They have a Re-Grand Opening this Friday!

Iconic Rocklin Family Entertainment Celebrates Re-Grand Opening on Friday, October 16 Celebration features special giveaways for first 100 guests, Xbox and iPad drawings, and random acts of giveaways throughout the day!

Rocklin, CA – Xtreme Craze, Rocklin’s iconic family entertainment center offering the largest and most advanced laser tag arena in Northern California, is inviting the community to celebrate its new name with a re-grand opening celebration. 

The re-grand opening, scheduled for Friday, October 16 starting at 1 p.m., features: 

  •  First 100 people in the door get a FREE giveaway prize 
  •  Random acts of giveaways by Xtreme Craze staff throughout the celebration 
  •  Grand prize raffles featuring an iPad and Xbox at 5 p.m., 7 p.m. and 9 p.m. with laser tag or bounce house purchase
  •  FREE balloon artist from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. 
  •  FREE face painting from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. 

 Formerly Laser Craze, the Rocklin business changed its name to Xtreme Craze on October 1. The move is designed to capture the full 360 degree experience that the family entertainment center has to offer – arcade, bounce houses, birthday parties, café and laser tag. The new website URL for the center is www.XtremeCraze.com. All other operational and management aspects will remain the same. 


“We’re humbled by the support and loyalty we’ve received from Rocklin residents and neighboring communities,” said John Hughes, president and founder of Xtreme Craze. “We just want this to be a fun celebration to help introduce the new name to the community. We’re excited to have the community join us for a fun day of activities.” 


About Xtreme Craze:
Xtreme Craze is a premier family entertainment center offering Northern California’s most advanced game of laser tag, as well as high-bouncing inflatable play structures, and more than 20 arcade games in a clean, family-friendly environment. Xtreme Craze is the ideal destination for affordable family fun, kids’ birthday parties, team building events, and community gatherings. To learn more, visit www.XtremeCraze.com.

In exchange for my time and efforts in visiting this venue and reporting my opinion within this blog, Xtreme Craze has provided me with complimentary tickets to their venue.  Even though I receive these benefits, I always give an opinion that is 100% mine.


Xtreme Craze Re-Grand Opening
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Have you visited Xtreme Craze in Rocklin?  Our family will be visiting this week and we are looking forward to posting a review.  With four boys and winter weather quickly approaching we are always looking for fun family venues for the boys to use up some of their energy.  They have a Re-Grand Opening this Friday!

Iconic Rocklin Family Entertainment Celebrates Re-Grand Opening on Friday, October 16 Celebration features special giveaways for first 100 guests, Xbox and iPad drawings, and random acts of giveaways throughout the day!

Rocklin, CA – Xtreme Craze, Rocklin’s iconic family entertainment center offering the largest and most advanced laser tag arena in Northern California, is inviting the community to celebrate its new name with a re-grand opening celebration. 

The re-grand opening, scheduled for Friday, October 16 starting at 1 p.m., features: 

  •  First 100 people in the door get a FREE giveaway prize 
  •  Random acts of giveaways by Xtreme Craze staff throughout the celebration 
  •  Grand prize raffles featuring an iPad and Xbox at 5 p.m., 7 p.m. and 9 p.m. with laser tag or bounce house purchase
  •  FREE balloon artist from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. 
  •  FREE face painting from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. 

 Formerly Laser Craze, the Rocklin business changed its name to Xtreme Craze on October 1. The move is designed to capture the full 360 degree experience that the family entertainment center has to offer – arcade, bounce houses, birthday parties, café and laser tag. The new website URL for the center is www.XtremeCraze.com. All other operational and management aspects will remain the same. 


“We’re humbled by the support and loyalty we’ve received from Rocklin residents and neighboring communities,” said John Hughes, president and founder of Xtreme Craze. “We just want this to be a fun celebration to help introduce the new name to the community. We’re excited to have the community join us for a fun day of activities.” 


About Xtreme Craze:
Xtreme Craze is a premier family entertainment center offering Northern California’s most advanced game of laser tag, as well as high-bouncing inflatable play structures, and more than 20 arcade games in a clean, family-friendly environment. Xtreme Craze is the ideal destination for affordable family fun, kids’ birthday parties, team building events, and community gatherings. To learn more, visit www.XtremeCraze.com.

In exchange for my time and efforts in visiting this venue and reporting my opinion within this blog, Xtreme Craze has provided me with complimentary tickets to their venue.  Even though I receive these benefits, I always give an opinion that is 100% mine.


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