I drink a ton of water!  I drink at least eight-16 oz bottles a day.  I know it's not economical and I know it's not the best for our environment.  That is why I was super excited to learn about the Zero Water Dispenser.  Zero Water filters provide zero dissolved solids for the purest tasting water.  They kindly gifted us one for our family to try and review as well as they gifted one for us to giveaway!!!!

 This week go over to my Instagram page @BlogAboutItAll to enter to win a 20-cup Filtration Dispenser! 
Our Zero pitcher came with a TDS tester to measure the dissolved solids in the water.  Zero Water has a five stage filtration system.  Zero Water claims that it's filter removes 100% of detectable dissolved solids.  We tested our tap water from our kitchen sink as well as a couple of different bottled water brands.  My boys have had so much fun using the TDS tester.  

 We shared a video review on our YouTube channel, we'd appreciate if you'd go over and give it a thumbs up!  Video link: https://youtu.be/f6oacFwGjCI
Zero Water Filters remove minerals from the water making it more hydrating, they are known to remove metals as well.  Zero Water filters last anywhere from three to five months.  For more facts and details checkout their website at ZeroWater.com.

 We tested our tap water from our sink and it measured 179 as pictured below.  When we tested a bottled water it measured 17 and then the Zero Dispenser Water in fact measured ZERO.  Pretty neat to experiment!  




I love the taste of the water, definitely tastes pure!  I love that the dispenser makes it easy for my kiddos to get water.  One of my pet peeves is when my kids leave half used water bottles. Having this dispenser will definitely help with that.  I love everything about the pitcher, the only thing I wish worked better was how long it takes to fill the dispenser up.  It took a long time to fill up our dispenser for the very first time.  I will say that now as we keep on top of refilling it, the process is smoother, as long as you do no let it get all the way to empty.  When you take into account the water is going through all the filtration layers, I understand that it takes a process.  
Remember to head over to my Instagram Page @BlogAboutItAll to enter to WIN a Zero Water Filtration Dispenser through 3/17/2020!

 You can purchase Zero Water Filters and Pitchers at a variety of retailers:
Walmart, Amazon, Target, Bed Bath and Beyond, Kohls, Home Depot, Best Buy, Amazon and more!
Thank you for reading if you’ve enjoyed the content you’ve read above please share with your friends.  
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Zero Water Dispenser Review and Giveaway
I drink a ton of water!  I drink at least eight-16 oz bottles a day.  I know it's not economical and I know it's not the best for our environment.  That is why I was super excited to learn about the Zero Water Dispenser.  Zero Water filters provide zero dissolved solids for the purest tasting water.  They kindly gifted us one for our family to try and review as well as they gifted one for us to giveaway!!!!

 This week go over to my Instagram page @BlogAboutItAll to enter to win a 20-cup Filtration Dispenser! 
Our Zero pitcher came with a TDS tester to measure the dissolved solids in the water.  Zero Water has a five stage filtration system.  Zero Water claims that it's filter removes 100% of detectable dissolved solids.  We tested our tap water from our kitchen sink as well as a couple of different bottled water brands.  My boys have had so much fun using the TDS tester.  

 We shared a video review on our YouTube channel, we'd appreciate if you'd go over and give it a thumbs up!  Video link: https://youtu.be/f6oacFwGjCI
Zero Water Filters remove minerals from the water making it more hydrating, they are known to remove metals as well.  Zero Water filters last anywhere from three to five months.  For more facts and details checkout their website at ZeroWater.com.

 We tested our tap water from our sink and it measured 179 as pictured below.  When we tested a bottled water it measured 17 and then the Zero Dispenser Water in fact measured ZERO.  Pretty neat to experiment!  




I love the taste of the water, definitely tastes pure!  I love that the dispenser makes it easy for my kiddos to get water.  One of my pet peeves is when my kids leave half used water bottles. Having this dispenser will definitely help with that.  I love everything about the pitcher, the only thing I wish worked better was how long it takes to fill the dispenser up.  It took a long time to fill up our dispenser for the very first time.  I will say that now as we keep on top of refilling it, the process is smoother, as long as you do no let it get all the way to empty.  When you take into account the water is going through all the filtration layers, I understand that it takes a process.  
Remember to head over to my Instagram Page @BlogAboutItAll to enter to WIN a Zero Water Filtration Dispenser through 3/17/2020!

 You can purchase Zero Water Filters and Pitchers at a variety of retailers:
Walmart, Amazon, Target, Bed Bath and Beyond, Kohls, Home Depot, Best Buy, Amazon and more!
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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Today (March 9th) is National Meatball Day!  We are celebrating with a delicious, easy and organic recipe from Beetnik Foods (recipe below). Beetnik Foods offers fully-cooked frozen meatballs in a resealable pouch that make dinnertime a little bit easier!

I am so excited to be sharing this recipe on Studio 40 Live, one of our our local news shows here in Sacramento! Tune into Fox 40 during the 11 AM hour to catch Studio 40 Live.
My favorite thing about meatballs is they are quick and convenient! We love to eat meatball sub's, spaghetti and meatballs, since I have been eating a Keto lifestyle I love zucchini squash and meatballs or zucchini noodles "zoodles" with meatballs. I often pair meatballs with a side salad.
Meatballs are popular worldwide! Almost every culture has a meatball variation of their own, from Sweden through the Middle East over to China. Meatballs are a versatile food and can be eaten as an appetizer, a side dish or as an entrée.

Meatballs are best made by soaking bread in milk, squeezing it out and chopping it. This gives the meatball its tender and moist texture. Beetnik meatballs are made with gluten-free breadcrumbs, allowing those with dietary restrictions to enjoy meatballs!

Did you know? The world’s largest meatball was made in South Carolina and it was a whopping 1,757 pounds!

Here is an easy 5 Ingredient Meatball Sub!
Ingredients:
10 Beetnik Meatballs, thawed
1 cup marinara sauce plus extra for dipping
½ cup grated provolone or mozzarella cheese
2 tablespoons Parmesan cheese
4 hoagie rolls split
Instructions:
Preheat oven to 425 degrees F. While the oven heats, allow the thawed meatballs to sit on the counter and come to room temperature.
Place open hoagie rolls on a large rimmed baking sheet. Toast rolls in the 425-degree oven for 2-3 minutes.
Meanwhile, in a large bowl, toss together meatballs and marinara sauce.
Place meatballs and sauce on the bottom half of each hoagie roll.
Top with shredded cheese and Parmesan.
Bake subs, uncovered, for approximately 3-5 minutes (or until meatballs are warm throughout, cheese is melted, and rolls are toasted).
Close subs and serve with additional marinara sauce for dipping.
You can find Beetnik Products at Walmart, Raley's and Bel Air. Beetnik meals are certified USDA Organic, certified gluten free and certified Paleo. Beetnik meals are made by their family, for your family. Learn more about Beetnik foods at Beetnikfoods.com. You can find more info, coupons, and giveaways on their social media on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram @BeetnikFoods.
Thank you for reading if you’ve enjoyed the content you’ve read above please share with your friends.  
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Meatballs for Dinner - Happy National Meatball Day!
Today (March 9th) is National Meatball Day!  We are celebrating with a delicious, easy and organic recipe from Beetnik Foods (recipe below). Beetnik Foods offers fully-cooked frozen meatballs in a resealable pouch that make dinnertime a little bit easier!

I am so excited to be sharing this recipe on Studio 40 Live, one of our our local news shows here in Sacramento! Tune into Fox 40 during the 11 AM hour to catch Studio 40 Live.
My favorite thing about meatballs is they are quick and convenient! We love to eat meatball sub's, spaghetti and meatballs, since I have been eating a Keto lifestyle I love zucchini squash and meatballs or zucchini noodles "zoodles" with meatballs. I often pair meatballs with a side salad.
Meatballs are popular worldwide! Almost every culture has a meatball variation of their own, from Sweden through the Middle East over to China. Meatballs are a versatile food and can be eaten as an appetizer, a side dish or as an entrée.

Meatballs are best made by soaking bread in milk, squeezing it out and chopping it. This gives the meatball its tender and moist texture. Beetnik meatballs are made with gluten-free breadcrumbs, allowing those with dietary restrictions to enjoy meatballs!

Did you know? The world’s largest meatball was made in South Carolina and it was a whopping 1,757 pounds!

Here is an easy 5 Ingredient Meatball Sub!
Ingredients:
10 Beetnik Meatballs, thawed
1 cup marinara sauce plus extra for dipping
½ cup grated provolone or mozzarella cheese
2 tablespoons Parmesan cheese
4 hoagie rolls split
Instructions:
Preheat oven to 425 degrees F. While the oven heats, allow the thawed meatballs to sit on the counter and come to room temperature.
Place open hoagie rolls on a large rimmed baking sheet. Toast rolls in the 425-degree oven for 2-3 minutes.
Meanwhile, in a large bowl, toss together meatballs and marinara sauce.
Place meatballs and sauce on the bottom half of each hoagie roll.
Top with shredded cheese and Parmesan.
Bake subs, uncovered, for approximately 3-5 minutes (or until meatballs are warm throughout, cheese is melted, and rolls are toasted).
Close subs and serve with additional marinara sauce for dipping.
You can find Beetnik Products at Walmart, Raley's and Bel Air. Beetnik meals are certified USDA Organic, certified gluten free and certified Paleo. Beetnik meals are made by their family, for your family. Learn more about Beetnik foods at Beetnikfoods.com. You can find more info, coupons, and giveaways on their social media on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram @BeetnikFoods.
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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Save the date (April 18, 2020) for the Inaugural California's Day of Dance Celebration! California's Day of Dance is the first of its kind to make its way to Sacramento! The primary goal is to inspire California to embrace dance as a fun and positive way to maintain good health, and to promote the availability of quality performing arts in the community. This event is for dancers and non-dancers alike!

This is an all volunteer run non-profit and event with all proceeds going directly back to the event and community. We target arts starved communities with dance and arts programs for our underserved youth. Although the arts serve as the hook for program enrollment, our purpose is more far-reaching and include anti-bullying, academic success, anti-obesity, school/peer engagement, positive social development, violence & gang prevention and family strengthening. We employ an “arts for all” approach, which ensures that every one experiences meaningful participation in dance and peripheral activities and performances. This day is about dance, family, community and the awareness of the many benefits of DANCE!

How can you help? Bring a Donation!
In 2020 we will provide for 5,000 youth! One of the most challenging things for the communities we serve locally with the arts is the lack of their basic needs being met. This year we are asking those attending California’s Day of Dance to help us fill a need by bringing hygiene items. Not only does it help our kids stay healthy, but it is a major confidence booster and builder of their self image. When you look good and smell good you perform better and achieve higher.

Donation Items (All items must be new and in its original package.)
✓ Soap ✓ Hair Brushes ✓ Deodorant ✓ Combs
✓ Toothbrush ✓ Hair Gel ✓ Toothpaste
✓ Ponytail Holders ✓ Lotion ✓ Socks
✓ Shampoo ✓ Conditioner
✓ Blank T-Shirts - Black & White

Tickets to attend this amazing Dance Showcase are FREE!!!
The Show will be held at the Sacramento Memorial Auditorium 1515 J Street, Sacramento, CA 95814.  Visit the website below to register and get your FREE Tickets!

National Day of Dance Saturday, April 18, 2020 | Sacramento Memorial Auditorium
Save the date (April 18, 2020) for the Inaugural California's Day of Dance Celebration! California's Day of Dance is the first of its kind to make its way to Sacramento! The primary goal is to inspire California to embrace dance as a fun and positive way to maintain good health, and to promote the availability of quality performing arts in the community. This event is for dancers and non-dancers alike!

This is an all volunteer run non-profit and event with all proceeds going directly back to the event and community. We target arts starved communities with dance and arts programs for our underserved youth. Although the arts serve as the hook for program enrollment, our purpose is more far-reaching and include anti-bullying, academic success, anti-obesity, school/peer engagement, positive social development, violence & gang prevention and family strengthening. We employ an “arts for all” approach, which ensures that every one experiences meaningful participation in dance and peripheral activities and performances. This day is about dance, family, community and the awareness of the many benefits of DANCE!

How can you help? Bring a Donation!
In 2020 we will provide for 5,000 youth! One of the most challenging things for the communities we serve locally with the arts is the lack of their basic needs being met. This year we are asking those attending California’s Day of Dance to help us fill a need by bringing hygiene items. Not only does it help our kids stay healthy, but it is a major confidence booster and builder of their self image. When you look good and smell good you perform better and achieve higher.

Donation Items (All items must be new and in its original package.)
✓ Soap ✓ Hair Brushes ✓ Deodorant ✓ Combs
✓ Toothbrush ✓ Hair Gel ✓ Toothpaste
✓ Ponytail Holders ✓ Lotion ✓ Socks
✓ Shampoo ✓ Conditioner
✓ Blank T-Shirts - Black & White

Tickets to attend this amazing Dance Showcase are FREE!!!
The Show will be held at the Sacramento Memorial Auditorium 1515 J Street, Sacramento, CA 95814.  Visit the website below to register and get your FREE Tickets!
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Today I was on Fox 40 News in the Morning sharing Dr. Seuss Inspired Snacks and Treats in celebration of National Read Across America Day.  You can watch the segment below.  If you are in the Sacramento area you can watch Fox 40 News in the morning on channel 40.  You can also watch live on their website Fox40.com.

View the segment here: https://youtu.be/mue1pRR-oLU
You can find the detailed blog post here: http://bit.ly/2Tg5MjN

 To download the FREE Seuss-isms Lunch Box notes click here: http://bit.ly/32HBVUw

 Watch on YouTube how to make this DIY Dr. Seuss Cat in the Hat Themed Snack Cups. 
https://youtu.be/lZJNOaSyEbA

Watch us make Cat In the Hat Fruit Kabobs here:
https://youtu.be/FTPQbxSa0-Y

 Be sure to subscribe to our YouTube Channel for more of our family fun!
https://www.youtube.com/c/BlogAboutItAll
A special thank you to Fox 40 News for having me on it is always a pleasure to see everyone on the Fox 40 team. Mae Fesai, Pedro Rivera, Adam Epstein and the entire staff are always so fun!  Thank you for reading if you’ve enjoyed the content you’ve read above please share with your friends.  
www.BlogAboutItAll.com


Fox 40 News in the Morning National Read Across America Day | Sacramento, CA
Today I was on Fox 40 News in the Morning sharing Dr. Seuss Inspired Snacks and Treats in celebration of National Read Across America Day.  You can watch the segment below.  If you are in the Sacramento area you can watch Fox 40 News in the morning on channel 40.  You can also watch live on their website Fox40.com.

View the segment here: https://youtu.be/mue1pRR-oLU
You can find the detailed blog post here: http://bit.ly/2Tg5MjN

 To download the FREE Seuss-isms Lunch Box notes click here: http://bit.ly/32HBVUw

 Watch on YouTube how to make this DIY Dr. Seuss Cat in the Hat Themed Snack Cups. 
https://youtu.be/lZJNOaSyEbA

Watch us make Cat In the Hat Fruit Kabobs here:
https://youtu.be/FTPQbxSa0-Y

 Be sure to subscribe to our YouTube Channel for more of our family fun!
https://www.youtube.com/c/BlogAboutItAll
A special thank you to Fox 40 News for having me on it is always a pleasure to see everyone on the Fox 40 team. Mae Fesai, Pedro Rivera, Adam Epstein and the entire staff are always so fun!  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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We have been having so much fun celebrating National Read Across America Day I thought I would share with you these Dr. Seuss themed lunch box notes you can include with your kids lunch all week long. 
I made these so I could print, cut and send fun Seuss-isms in my kiddos school lunch box. These would even be great notes to print out for your child to share with their classmates.  
You can download a free PDF printable by clicking the image below or here: 
http://bit.ly/2T9Lsk4
Thank you for reading I hope you and your kiddos enjoy these Dr. Seuss themed lunch box notes.  Please tag me in your photos I would love to see you putting these to great use. 
www.BlogAboutItAll.com

Dr. Seuss Lunch Box Notes | Free Printable!
We have been having so much fun celebrating National Read Across America Day I thought I would share with you these Dr. Seuss themed lunch box notes you can include with your kids lunch all week long. 
I made these so I could print, cut and send fun Seuss-isms in my kiddos school lunch box. These would even be great notes to print out for your child to share with their classmates.  
You can download a free PDF printable by clicking the image below or here: 
http://bit.ly/2T9Lsk4
Thank you for reading I hope you and your kiddos enjoy these Dr. Seuss themed lunch box notes.  Please tag me in your photos I would love to see you putting these to great use. 
www.BlogAboutItAll.com

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National Read Across America Day is held annually on March 2nd in celebration of Dr. Seuss Birthday.  This celebration began in 1997 to celebrate Dr. Seuss, American artist, book publisher, animator, poet, who has authored over 60 children's books. 

My kiddos have all loved Dr. Seuss books, the funny rhymes, the crazy named characters, and that loveable Cat in the Hat.  We still have some Dr. Seuss books that were mine as a child that my children now enjoy.  One of my most favorite Dr. Seuss sayings is "Today you are you, that is truer, than true.  There is no one alive who is youer than you."  If you are looking to add to your Dr. Seuss collection look for the book titled "Seuss-isms"! In this book you'll find inspiring quotes and unforgettable illustrations from countless Dr. Seuss classics!

National Read Across America Day is to celebrate the joys of reading.  It also brings awareness to the importance of reading in education and helps to motivate kids to read more.  
As a parent I absolutely adore when my kids want to read a book.  There is so much joy especially in this technological world we live in.  My kids, like so many others love their electronic devices.  I look for every opportunity to foster a love for reading.  What better way to inspire them to read than with fun snacks and treats inspired by some of our favorite Dr. Seuss books.  An easy treat to enjoy while reading "Mr. Brown can Moo! Can you?" is chocolate milk.  Having chocolate milk while you read is a great way to help a little one not be as squirmy while you read.  

Over the years on National Read Across America Day I have surprised my boys with Dr. Seuss themed treats to encourage reading fun with my family at home.  My boys have taken some of these yummy treats in to share with their classmates on this week. I have also sent them to school with a Seuss Inspired sack lunch, what a great way to surprise your kiddo. 
Did you know our local Save Mart and FoodMaxx supermarkets participate in National Read Across America Day with their Adopt a School Program.   Save Mart and FoodMaxx will adopt your school, send someone to read to your child's class and donate the book to the class.  How neat is that! Be sure to share that information with your kids school teachers so they can partake in this great benefit.  This is one of the many reasons I love shopping at Save Mart, they give back to our local communities.  

 Here are some easy fun Seuss Inspired snacks and treats I hope you'll enjoy with your kiddos this week in celebration of National Read Across America Day.  I found these simple ingredients at my local Save Mart, I often share grocery store deals on my Instagram Story go give me a follow @BlogAboutItAll to find the latest supermarket deals I am picking up.                      
Cat in the Hat Kabobs
What you need: Skewers, Marshmallows, Strawberries (on sale right now at Save Mart Buy 1 Get 1 Free), Bananas and an edible marker to draw the Cat in the Hat face.

These are easy to make, super cute and fun to eat.  Kids love eating food off a stick and this is easy enough for them to help assemble.

Popcorn (Hop on Pop)
What you need: Popcorn, easy peasy!
Popcorn is one my boys favorite after school snacks.
Jello Cups with Gummy Fish (One Fish, Two Fish, Red Fish Blue Fish)
What you need: Jello, Whip Cream, Gummy Fish or Swedish Fish Candies.
Make Blue Jello in individual cups, refrigerate.  Top with Whip Cream and Gummy Fish.
Truffula Themed Cupcakes (The Lorax)
What you need: Mini Cupcakes, Frosting, Pretzel Sticks and Cotton Candy.
Bake your mini cupcakes, let cool and frost.  Top with a Pretzel Stick topped with Cotton Candy.
Green Pancakes (Green Eggs and Ham Theme)
My kiddos tolerate eggs so actual green eggs and ham would not be their first choice, although that would be cute.  I opted for pancakes, since that is their favorite.  You can also check out our Cat in the Hat themed Pancakes here http://bit.ly/2SZUn7H.
What you need: Pancake Batter and Food Coloring
Apple Treat (Ten Apples on Top Book)
A simple idea enjoy apple slices with Caramel Dip or Nutella. You can also enjoy apples in a DIY Snack Cup Carrier here is the link to learn how to craft your own http://bit.ly/3cplDV0.

Here are some local family-friendly Read Across America Day events in our area: 
Saturday, February 29th 10-11:30 AM
Target Stores
Giveaways, Activities, Read Along Happy Birthday to You by Dr. Seuss every thirty minutes.

 Saturday, February 29th 1-3 PM 
Big Spoon Yogurt Roseville with Friends of the Roseville Public Library
1182 Roseville Parkway, Suite 100, Roseville, CA 95678
Bring a stuffed animal to read with or come dressed as your favorite story book character.  Make a bookmark and take home a free book.  

Saturday, February 29th 11 AM 
Barnes & Noble (Roseville and Citrus Heights)
Birdcage Shopping Center 6111 Sunrise Blvd. and Creekside Town Center 1256 Galleria Blvd.
Join in a very Seussical Storytime.

Saturday, February 29th 11 AM-7 PM 
Capital Books Bookstore
Photo booth, Craft Table, Games, Seuss Inspired Snacks, Reading every hour.
1011 K Street, Sacramento, CA 

Sunday, March 1st 11 AM-3 PM celebration at Fairytale Town
3901 Land Park Drive, Sacramento, CA 95822

Monday, March 2nd 9:30 AM-11:30 AM
McClaskey Adult Center SCUSD Preschool Reading Celebration
5241 J Street, Sacramento, CA 

Saturday, March 7th 1:30-3 PM 
Lincoln Public Library
Crafts, Activities and Stories for Preschool through 6th graders
Who Reads? We Read Celebration at the Lincoln Public Library
485 Twelve Bridges, Lincoln, CA 95648

 Thank you for reading I hope you will enjoy some of these Seuss Inspired treats and events with your family.  Please tag me in your photos I would love to see you enjoying these treats with your family and hearing about your favorite Dr. Seuss books this week in celebration of National Read Across America Day. 
www.BlogAboutItAll.com


Celebrate National Read Across America Day - Happy Birthday Dr. Seuss
National Read Across America Day is held annually on March 2nd in celebration of Dr. Seuss Birthday.  This celebration began in 1997 to celebrate Dr. Seuss, American artist, book publisher, animator, poet, who has authored over 60 children's books. 

My kiddos have all loved Dr. Seuss books, the funny rhymes, the crazy named characters, and that loveable Cat in the Hat.  We still have some Dr. Seuss books that were mine as a child that my children now enjoy.  One of my most favorite Dr. Seuss sayings is "Today you are you, that is truer, than true.  There is no one alive who is youer than you."  If you are looking to add to your Dr. Seuss collection look for the book titled "Seuss-isms"! In this book you'll find inspiring quotes and unforgettable illustrations from countless Dr. Seuss classics!

National Read Across America Day is to celebrate the joys of reading.  It also brings awareness to the importance of reading in education and helps to motivate kids to read more.  
As a parent I absolutely adore when my kids want to read a book.  There is so much joy especially in this technological world we live in.  My kids, like so many others love their electronic devices.  I look for every opportunity to foster a love for reading.  What better way to inspire them to read than with fun snacks and treats inspired by some of our favorite Dr. Seuss books.  An easy treat to enjoy while reading "Mr. Brown can Moo! Can you?" is chocolate milk.  Having chocolate milk while you read is a great way to help a little one not be as squirmy while you read.  

Over the years on National Read Across America Day I have surprised my boys with Dr. Seuss themed treats to encourage reading fun with my family at home.  My boys have taken some of these yummy treats in to share with their classmates on this week. I have also sent them to school with a Seuss Inspired sack lunch, what a great way to surprise your kiddo. 
Did you know our local Save Mart and FoodMaxx supermarkets participate in National Read Across America Day with their Adopt a School Program.   Save Mart and FoodMaxx will adopt your school, send someone to read to your child's class and donate the book to the class.  How neat is that! Be sure to share that information with your kids school teachers so they can partake in this great benefit.  This is one of the many reasons I love shopping at Save Mart, they give back to our local communities.  

 Here are some easy fun Seuss Inspired snacks and treats I hope you'll enjoy with your kiddos this week in celebration of National Read Across America Day.  I found these simple ingredients at my local Save Mart, I often share grocery store deals on my Instagram Story go give me a follow @BlogAboutItAll to find the latest supermarket deals I am picking up.                      
Cat in the Hat Kabobs
What you need: Skewers, Marshmallows, Strawberries (on sale right now at Save Mart Buy 1 Get 1 Free), Bananas and an edible marker to draw the Cat in the Hat face.

These are easy to make, super cute and fun to eat.  Kids love eating food off a stick and this is easy enough for them to help assemble.

Popcorn (Hop on Pop)
What you need: Popcorn, easy peasy!
Popcorn is one my boys favorite after school snacks.
Jello Cups with Gummy Fish (One Fish, Two Fish, Red Fish Blue Fish)
What you need: Jello, Whip Cream, Gummy Fish or Swedish Fish Candies.
Make Blue Jello in individual cups, refrigerate.  Top with Whip Cream and Gummy Fish.
Truffula Themed Cupcakes (The Lorax)
What you need: Mini Cupcakes, Frosting, Pretzel Sticks and Cotton Candy.
Bake your mini cupcakes, let cool and frost.  Top with a Pretzel Stick topped with Cotton Candy.
Green Pancakes (Green Eggs and Ham Theme)
My kiddos tolerate eggs so actual green eggs and ham would not be their first choice, although that would be cute.  I opted for pancakes, since that is their favorite.  You can also check out our Cat in the Hat themed Pancakes here http://bit.ly/2SZUn7H.
What you need: Pancake Batter and Food Coloring
Apple Treat (Ten Apples on Top Book)
A simple idea enjoy apple slices with Caramel Dip or Nutella. You can also enjoy apples in a DIY Snack Cup Carrier here is the link to learn how to craft your own http://bit.ly/3cplDV0.

Here are some local family-friendly Read Across America Day events in our area: 
Saturday, February 29th 10-11:30 AM
Target Stores
Giveaways, Activities, Read Along Happy Birthday to You by Dr. Seuss every thirty minutes.

 Saturday, February 29th 1-3 PM 
Big Spoon Yogurt Roseville with Friends of the Roseville Public Library
1182 Roseville Parkway, Suite 100, Roseville, CA 95678
Bring a stuffed animal to read with or come dressed as your favorite story book character.  Make a bookmark and take home a free book.  

Saturday, February 29th 11 AM 
Barnes & Noble (Roseville and Citrus Heights)
Birdcage Shopping Center 6111 Sunrise Blvd. and Creekside Town Center 1256 Galleria Blvd.
Join in a very Seussical Storytime.

Saturday, February 29th 11 AM-7 PM 
Capital Books Bookstore
Photo booth, Craft Table, Games, Seuss Inspired Snacks, Reading every hour.
1011 K Street, Sacramento, CA 

Sunday, March 1st 11 AM-3 PM celebration at Fairytale Town
3901 Land Park Drive, Sacramento, CA 95822

Monday, March 2nd 9:30 AM-11:30 AM
McClaskey Adult Center SCUSD Preschool Reading Celebration
5241 J Street, Sacramento, CA 

Saturday, March 7th 1:30-3 PM 
Lincoln Public Library
Crafts, Activities and Stories for Preschool through 6th graders
Who Reads? We Read Celebration at the Lincoln Public Library
485 Twelve Bridges, Lincoln, CA 95648

 Thank you for reading I hope you will enjoy some of these Seuss Inspired treats and events with your family.  Please tag me in your photos I would love to see you enjoying these treats with your family and hearing about your favorite Dr. Seuss books this week in celebration of National Read Across America Day. 
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National Read Across America Day is next week, we are all about Dr. Seuss themed snacks and books right now.  Our boys school, has planned fun Dr. Seuss themes all week long and we are jumping on board all the fun, celebrating at home.  My little guy is loving it!  

 My little one loves snacking, he is always on the go and rarely stays put at the table while snacking.  He loves taking snacks out to the backyard and he loves having his favorite Dr. Seuss books read to him with his snacks close by.

 Here is an easy DIY Cat in the Hat themed snack cup carrier you can easily create. You probably already have everything you need.
What you need:
White Paper Cups
Stapler
Red Sharpie or Marker
A strip of Card Stock Paper for the handle

 Directions:
First color the red stripes on the cup to resemble the Cat in the Hat. We colored three cups.
Next staple all three cups together.
Then make a handle using the strip of card stock paper and staple to the cups.  
Finally fill the cups with your little ones favorite snacks.  

 We used the rainbow Gold Fish in honor of One Fish, Two Fish, Red Fish, Blue Fish.  Sliced Apples for Ten Apples Up on Top and Grapes for Truffula fruit.  
This was an easy, fun craft to make with my little one.  He loved snacking while I read to him.  Having books read to him is one of his favorite things to do.  

On the blog tomorrow I will have more Seuss Inspired treats to share with you in honor of National Read Across America Day. 

Looking for more Seuss inspired treats check out these posts from previous years.
http://bit.ly/2SZUn7H
http://bit.ly/2Vurl1C
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DIY Dr. Seuss Cat in the Hat Snack Cups
National Read Across America Day is next week, we are all about Dr. Seuss themed snacks and books right now.  Our boys school, has planned fun Dr. Seuss themes all week long and we are jumping on board all the fun, celebrating at home.  My little guy is loving it!  

 My little one loves snacking, he is always on the go and rarely stays put at the table while snacking.  He loves taking snacks out to the backyard and he loves having his favorite Dr. Seuss books read to him with his snacks close by.

 Here is an easy DIY Cat in the Hat themed snack cup carrier you can easily create. You probably already have everything you need.
What you need:
White Paper Cups
Stapler
Red Sharpie or Marker
A strip of Card Stock Paper for the handle

 Directions:
First color the red stripes on the cup to resemble the Cat in the Hat. We colored three cups.
Next staple all three cups together.
Then make a handle using the strip of card stock paper and staple to the cups.  
Finally fill the cups with your little ones favorite snacks.  

 We used the rainbow Gold Fish in honor of One Fish, Two Fish, Red Fish, Blue Fish.  Sliced Apples for Ten Apples Up on Top and Grapes for Truffula fruit.  
This was an easy, fun craft to make with my little one.  He loved snacking while I read to him.  Having books read to him is one of his favorite things to do.  

On the blog tomorrow I will have more Seuss Inspired treats to share with you in honor of National Read Across America Day. 

Looking for more Seuss inspired treats check out these posts from previous years.
http://bit.ly/2SZUn7H
http://bit.ly/2Vurl1C
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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It is that time of year again for The Great Purse Event, a benefit breakfast for the new NICU at Mercy San Juan Hospital.  I have attended this event each year, fun with a ton of ladies for a great cause.  Proceeds benefit the new Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) at Mercy San Juan Medical Center through Mercy Foundation.  This is an excellent opportunity to connect with women in our local area and give back to our local Sacramento community, that is why I wanted to invite my local Sacramento readers to join me at this event. 

Last year everyone at my table won a purse and some ladies won more than one purse.  While it is not solely about the purses, what woman doesn't love a new purse.  So save the date Saturday, April 4th at 9 AM and reserve your seats for a wonderful Breakfast and Great Purse Event! Invite your family, co-workers, and friends to join you. 

Every breakfast ticket includes 2 raffle tickets to win purses from Kate Spade, Dooney and  Bourke, Coach and so many more! Individual Tickets are only $35, there are also sponsorship opportunities. You can purchase additional raffle tickets to increase your chances of winning as well as a silent auction.  

Tickets available at https://sachelpinghands.org/

Dignity Health Mercy San Juan Medical Center has broken ground on a $35 million Neonatal Intensive Care Unit expansion project.  All four of my babies were born at Mercy San Juan Hospital.  Thankfully we did not have need of the NICU, my heart goes out to those mothers and families who often spend months making many visits between home and the hospital to see and care for their preemie.  
The new unit will grow from its current size of roughly 1,200 square feet to nearly 18,000 square feet when the project is completed in the summer of 2020.  This new NICU will have state of the art equipment and parents will be able to have a private room with their NICU baby.  Being able to room with your preemie baby and have a place to shower and refresh while you are already mentally and emotionally strained is priceless and an extreme need in our community.

Dignity Health's Neonatal Intensive Care Units (NICU) in the Greater Sacramento region at Mercy San Juan Medical Center and Methodist Hospital of Sacramento are equipped with the latest technology and specially-trained staff to care for babies who are seriously ill or born prematurely.

 Mercy San Juan's NICU has long been a leader in caring for the smallest of newborns. The most recent data from the Vermont Oxford Network shines an even brighter light on the healthcare professionals who make up the Level III NICU - including neonatologists (doctors specializing in premature and high-risk babies), registered nurses, respiratory therapists, developmental specialists, lactation consultants, dietitians and pharmacists.
Mercy San Juan's NICU includes 26 licensed beds and is equipped to provide specialized care including invasive monitoring, conventional ventilation, surgery, transport service, inhaled nitric oxide and high frequency oscillator ventilation. It is located on the third floor of the Family Birth Center, adjacent to the 32-bed labor, birth, recovery and maternal/infant unit, high-risk pre-birth and post-birth unit, two operating suites, visitors' waiting room and appropriate support areas. And for new moms who are unable to provide enough breast milk for their baby, Mercy San Juan proudly provides donor breast milk to ensure your baby gets the nutrients they need. Click the image below to download a PDF Flier to share with those you know.
I am purchasing two tables this year and inviting some people I've connected with through blogging and I am so excited.  So many times, we get busy and don't make time to have a meal together, talk and laugh.  We like each other's posts on social media but don't really connect.  I'm grateful for social media, I've connected with many through social media but I love when we can get together in person and catch up, encourage one another, share what's working for us in life, marriage, motherhood, and business.  
We were also treated last year to hear from Sacramento Native, now Good Morning America Correspondent Adrienne Bankert as well as Eileen Javora who anchored on our local KCRA News.  I hope you will get a group of ladies together and join us at this Breakfast Great Purse Event!  Call up your friends, get your women's group together or fellow soccer moms and join us!

 Host Location: The Center | 6331 Watt Avenue, North Highlands, CA 95660

 If you need more information or have any questions please feel free to e-mail me at theblogaboutitall@gmail.com I hope to see you there, please come over and say hi.
Thank you for reading if you’ve enjoyed the content you’ve read above please share with your friends. www.BlogAboutItAll.com

The Great Purse Event a Benefit Breakfast for the New NICU at Mercy San Juan Hospital
It is that time of year again for The Great Purse Event, a benefit breakfast for the new NICU at Mercy San Juan Hospital.  I have attended this event each year, fun with a ton of ladies for a great cause.  Proceeds benefit the new Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) at Mercy San Juan Medical Center through Mercy Foundation.  This is an excellent opportunity to connect with women in our local area and give back to our local Sacramento community, that is why I wanted to invite my local Sacramento readers to join me at this event. 

Last year everyone at my table won a purse and some ladies won more than one purse.  While it is not solely about the purses, what woman doesn't love a new purse.  So save the date Saturday, April 4th at 9 AM and reserve your seats for a wonderful Breakfast and Great Purse Event! Invite your family, co-workers, and friends to join you. 

Every breakfast ticket includes 2 raffle tickets to win purses from Kate Spade, Dooney and  Bourke, Coach and so many more! Individual Tickets are only $35, there are also sponsorship opportunities. You can purchase additional raffle tickets to increase your chances of winning as well as a silent auction.  

Tickets available at https://sachelpinghands.org/

Dignity Health Mercy San Juan Medical Center has broken ground on a $35 million Neonatal Intensive Care Unit expansion project.  All four of my babies were born at Mercy San Juan Hospital.  Thankfully we did not have need of the NICU, my heart goes out to those mothers and families who often spend months making many visits between home and the hospital to see and care for their preemie.  
The new unit will grow from its current size of roughly 1,200 square feet to nearly 18,000 square feet when the project is completed in the summer of 2020.  This new NICU will have state of the art equipment and parents will be able to have a private room with their NICU baby.  Being able to room with your preemie baby and have a place to shower and refresh while you are already mentally and emotionally strained is priceless and an extreme need in our community.

Dignity Health's Neonatal Intensive Care Units (NICU) in the Greater Sacramento region at Mercy San Juan Medical Center and Methodist Hospital of Sacramento are equipped with the latest technology and specially-trained staff to care for babies who are seriously ill or born prematurely.

 Mercy San Juan's NICU has long been a leader in caring for the smallest of newborns. The most recent data from the Vermont Oxford Network shines an even brighter light on the healthcare professionals who make up the Level III NICU - including neonatologists (doctors specializing in premature and high-risk babies), registered nurses, respiratory therapists, developmental specialists, lactation consultants, dietitians and pharmacists.
Mercy San Juan's NICU includes 26 licensed beds and is equipped to provide specialized care including invasive monitoring, conventional ventilation, surgery, transport service, inhaled nitric oxide and high frequency oscillator ventilation. It is located on the third floor of the Family Birth Center, adjacent to the 32-bed labor, birth, recovery and maternal/infant unit, high-risk pre-birth and post-birth unit, two operating suites, visitors' waiting room and appropriate support areas. And for new moms who are unable to provide enough breast milk for their baby, Mercy San Juan proudly provides donor breast milk to ensure your baby gets the nutrients they need. Click the image below to download a PDF Flier to share with those you know.
I am purchasing two tables this year and inviting some people I've connected with through blogging and I am so excited.  So many times, we get busy and don't make time to have a meal together, talk and laugh.  We like each other's posts on social media but don't really connect.  I'm grateful for social media, I've connected with many through social media but I love when we can get together in person and catch up, encourage one another, share what's working for us in life, marriage, motherhood, and business.  
We were also treated last year to hear from Sacramento Native, now Good Morning America Correspondent Adrienne Bankert as well as Eileen Javora who anchored on our local KCRA News.  I hope you will get a group of ladies together and join us at this Breakfast Great Purse Event!  Call up your friends, get your women's group together or fellow soccer moms and join us!

 Host Location: The Center | 6331 Watt Avenue, North Highlands, CA 95660

 If you need more information or have any questions please feel free to e-mail me at theblogaboutitall@gmail.com I hope to see you there, please come over and say hi.
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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