I hope you have had a chance to get out and enjoy the California State Fair, if not hurry before it is over you have until July 31st. Our family has thoroughly enjoyed our time at the fair this year, we were able to go out a few times.  I sure am grateful for SMUD Giving Mondays it is an excellent way for families to be able to enjoy the fair FREE and give back to our community, it is a win, win for everyone! 

We also were able to go with cousins which always makes it even more enjoyable, family, food, and fun! We all sure ate good, even I enjoyed a Keto dog, yes they had Keto-friendly options. Check out all this yummy fair food! There is a bacon-wrapped dog underneath all those grilled onions.




Even though it has been hot, we were able to cool off in the indoor exhibits as well as one of the days we enjoyed Raging Waters swam all day, and then closed out the State Fair, so much fun. You can check out a lot of our State Fair fun on TikTok we have a State Fair Play List. 

Here is an update from the fair, below I was glad to hear opening week was a HUGE success! 

SACRAMENTO — Opening week of the California State Fair & Food Festival was an overwhelming success, bringing hundreds of thousands of people back together from all around the country after a two-year pandemic pause.  

 

Saturday was the busiest day of the fair. At the first-ever cannabis competition, approximately 120 fairgoers walked through the doors every ten minutes. The resurgence of the Food Festival Pass was a big hit with Drewskis as the most popular food item. 

 

“We’re very excited that the opening week was so well received by our guests, who helped celebrate California with an exciting, successful, and safe start,” said Rick Pickering, Cal Expo General Manager and CEO.  

 

On “SMUD Giving Monday”, fairgoers generously donated nine thousand pounds of non-perishable items for the Elk Grove Food Bank (EGFB). In return, SMUD passed out 2,600 FREE admission tickets to all that donated. The EGFB serves 10,000 families a month and the need continues to grow.  

 

On Thursday, as part of Military, Veteran & First Responder Appreciation Day, we honored those who serve to protect us with free admission. This year, active-duty spouses and dependents were also included in free admission on this special day.  

 

The CA State Fair & Food Festival continues through this Sunday, with daily outdoor music performances from such acts as TLC, Blanco Brown, Queen Nation, Chase Rice, and Smash Mouth.  

 

You can also check out all the attractions online at Calexpostatefair.com or download the CA State Fair app to help map out each visit to this year’s fair. 

 

About the California State Fair 
The California State Fair is an international award-winning fair, receiving top honors at the International Association of Fairs and Expositions out of more than 1,100 fairs world-wide. The California State Fair is dedicated as a place to celebrate the best the state has to offer in agriculture, technology and the diversity of its people, traditions and trends that shape the Golden State's future.
 

Opening Week for CA State Fair & Food Festival a Huge Success

I hope you have had a chance to get out and enjoy the California State Fair, if not hurry before it is over you have until July 31st. Our family has thoroughly enjoyed our time at the fair this year, we were able to go out a few times.  I sure am grateful for SMUD Giving Mondays it is an excellent way for families to be able to enjoy the fair FREE and give back to our community, it is a win, win for everyone! 

We also were able to go with cousins which always makes it even more enjoyable, family, food, and fun! We all sure ate good, even I enjoyed a Keto dog, yes they had Keto-friendly options. Check out all this yummy fair food! There is a bacon-wrapped dog underneath all those grilled onions.




Even though it has been hot, we were able to cool off in the indoor exhibits as well as one of the days we enjoyed Raging Waters swam all day, and then closed out the State Fair, so much fun. You can check out a lot of our State Fair fun on TikTok we have a State Fair Play List. 

Here is an update from the fair, below I was glad to hear opening week was a HUGE success! 

SACRAMENTO — Opening week of the California State Fair & Food Festival was an overwhelming success, bringing hundreds of thousands of people back together from all around the country after a two-year pandemic pause.  

 

Saturday was the busiest day of the fair. At the first-ever cannabis competition, approximately 120 fairgoers walked through the doors every ten minutes. The resurgence of the Food Festival Pass was a big hit with Drewskis as the most popular food item. 

 

“We’re very excited that the opening week was so well received by our guests, who helped celebrate California with an exciting, successful, and safe start,” said Rick Pickering, Cal Expo General Manager and CEO.  

 

On “SMUD Giving Monday”, fairgoers generously donated nine thousand pounds of non-perishable items for the Elk Grove Food Bank (EGFB). In return, SMUD passed out 2,600 FREE admission tickets to all that donated. The EGFB serves 10,000 families a month and the need continues to grow.  

 

On Thursday, as part of Military, Veteran & First Responder Appreciation Day, we honored those who serve to protect us with free admission. This year, active-duty spouses and dependents were also included in free admission on this special day.  

 

The CA State Fair & Food Festival continues through this Sunday, with daily outdoor music performances from such acts as TLC, Blanco Brown, Queen Nation, Chase Rice, and Smash Mouth.  

 

You can also check out all the attractions online at Calexpostatefair.com or download the CA State Fair app to help map out each visit to this year’s fair. 

 

About the California State Fair 
The California State Fair is an international award-winning fair, receiving top honors at the International Association of Fairs and Expositions out of more than 1,100 fairs world-wide. The California State Fair is dedicated as a place to celebrate the best the state has to offer in agriculture, technology and the diversity of its people, traditions and trends that shape the Golden State's future.
 

Celebrating it's 30th Anniversary, Monster Jam™ heats up the summer with an action-packed weekend of family fun.  Revving back into Sacramento at the Golden 1 Center August 5-7, 2022. 

Sacramento, CA – This. Is. MONSTER JAM™!  The most action-packed motorsports experience for families in the world today returns to Sacramento an adrenaline-charged weekend at the Golden 1 Center on August 5–7, 2022.  Celebrating its 30th anniversary this year, Monster Jam features world-class athletes locked in intense competitions of speed and skill. 

The popular Monster Jam Pit Party fan experience will return to Sacramento on both Saturday and Sunday, where fans can see the massive trucks up close, meet their favorite drivers and crews, take pictures and enjoy other family-friendly fun.  This unique experience is the only place that allows people to get up close access to the Monster Jam teams and get an insider’s look at how these trucks are built to stand up to the competition.  Pit Passes are priced at $20 each for this VIP experience.

Sactown motorsports fans will witness heated rivalries, high-flying stunts and fierce head-to-head battles for the Event Championship.  Engineered to perfection, the 12,000-pound Monster Jam trucks push all limits going head-to-head for points in Freestyle, Skills, Donuts and Racing competitions.   Monster Jam drivers are trained, world-class male and female athletes who have mastered not only the physical strength and mental stamina needed to compete, but the vital dexterity to control 12,000-pound machines capable of doing backflips, vertical two-wheel skills and racing at speeds up to 70 miles-per-hour to produce jaw-dropping, live motorsports action seen around the world. 

The Sacramento event features eight skilled athletes fighting for the championship while putting on a spectacle, constantly innovating and always entertaining.  Tyler Menninga gets behind the wheel of the legendary black and green wrecking machine Grave Digger®, celebrating its 40th anniversary this year.  Elvis Lainez grabs the bull by the horns driving El Toro Loco®, Bernard Lyght makes his debut in Megalodon® and military veteran Kayla Blood in Soldier Fortune™ look to lock in the event championship.

WHEN: 

Friday, August 5, 2022 Event Time: 7:00 PM

Saturday, August 6, 2022 Event Time: 7:00 PM

Pit Party open from 4:30 PM–6:00 PM (Sat. Event Ticket & Pit Pass required for entry)

Sunday, August 7, 2022 Event Time: 1:00 PM

Pit Party open from 10:30 AM–12:00 PM (Sunday Event Ticket & Pit Pass required for entry)

WHERE:         

Golden 1 Center – 500 David J Stern Walk, Sacramento, CA 95814

TICKETS:      Tickets are affordably priced for the whole family! Tickets and Pit Passes can be purchased online at Ticketmaster.com *Ticket prices subject to change – additional venue/ticketing fees may apply

Featured Trucks/Drivers:  Grave Digger driven by Tyler Menninga; El Toro Loco driven by Elvis Lainez; Megalodon driven by Bernard Lyght; Soldier Fortune driven by Kayla Blood; Extreme Attitude driven by Travis Mowery; three remaining trucks/drivers to be announced at a later date. *Truck/driver lineup subject to change

About Feld Entertainment, Inc. Feld Entertainment® is the worldwide leader in producing and presenting live family entertainment experiences that bring people together and uplift the human spirit. Properties include Monster Jam®, Monster Energy Supercross, Disney On Ice, Disney Live!, Marvel Universe LIVE!, Sesame Street Live!, DreamWorks Trolls The Experience and Jurassic World Live Tour. Across the brand portfolio, Feld Entertainment has entertained millions of families in more than 75 countries and on six continents. Visit feldentertainment.com for more information.

About Monster Jam Unexpected, unscripted and unforgettable, Monster Jam® features world-class athletes competing for championships on perfectly engineered dirt tracks that push these ever-evolving, state-of-the-art trucks to the limit. Beyond the 350 global live events each year, the Monster Jam brand extends off the track into the home through products, content and merchandise that keeps the fun alive year-round.  For more information, visit MonsterJam.com.

Monster Jam Sacramento at Golden 1 Center August 5-7, 2022

Celebrating it's 30th Anniversary, Monster Jam™ heats up the summer with an action-packed weekend of family fun.  Revving back into Sacramento at the Golden 1 Center August 5-7, 2022. 

Sacramento, CA – This. Is. MONSTER JAM™!  The most action-packed motorsports experience for families in the world today returns to Sacramento an adrenaline-charged weekend at the Golden 1 Center on August 5–7, 2022.  Celebrating its 30th anniversary this year, Monster Jam features world-class athletes locked in intense competitions of speed and skill. 

The popular Monster Jam Pit Party fan experience will return to Sacramento on both Saturday and Sunday, where fans can see the massive trucks up close, meet their favorite drivers and crews, take pictures and enjoy other family-friendly fun.  This unique experience is the only place that allows people to get up close access to the Monster Jam teams and get an insider’s look at how these trucks are built to stand up to the competition.  Pit Passes are priced at $20 each for this VIP experience.

Sactown motorsports fans will witness heated rivalries, high-flying stunts and fierce head-to-head battles for the Event Championship.  Engineered to perfection, the 12,000-pound Monster Jam trucks push all limits going head-to-head for points in Freestyle, Skills, Donuts and Racing competitions.   Monster Jam drivers are trained, world-class male and female athletes who have mastered not only the physical strength and mental stamina needed to compete, but the vital dexterity to control 12,000-pound machines capable of doing backflips, vertical two-wheel skills and racing at speeds up to 70 miles-per-hour to produce jaw-dropping, live motorsports action seen around the world. 

The Sacramento event features eight skilled athletes fighting for the championship while putting on a spectacle, constantly innovating and always entertaining.  Tyler Menninga gets behind the wheel of the legendary black and green wrecking machine Grave Digger®, celebrating its 40th anniversary this year.  Elvis Lainez grabs the bull by the horns driving El Toro Loco®, Bernard Lyght makes his debut in Megalodon® and military veteran Kayla Blood in Soldier Fortune™ look to lock in the event championship.

WHEN: 

Friday, August 5, 2022 Event Time: 7:00 PM

Saturday, August 6, 2022 Event Time: 7:00 PM

Pit Party open from 4:30 PM–6:00 PM (Sat. Event Ticket & Pit Pass required for entry)

Sunday, August 7, 2022 Event Time: 1:00 PM

Pit Party open from 10:30 AM–12:00 PM (Sunday Event Ticket & Pit Pass required for entry)

WHERE:         

Golden 1 Center – 500 David J Stern Walk, Sacramento, CA 95814

TICKETS:      Tickets are affordably priced for the whole family! Tickets and Pit Passes can be purchased online at Ticketmaster.com *Ticket prices subject to change – additional venue/ticketing fees may apply

Featured Trucks/Drivers:  Grave Digger driven by Tyler Menninga; El Toro Loco driven by Elvis Lainez; Megalodon driven by Bernard Lyght; Soldier Fortune driven by Kayla Blood; Extreme Attitude driven by Travis Mowery; three remaining trucks/drivers to be announced at a later date. *Truck/driver lineup subject to change

About Feld Entertainment, Inc. Feld Entertainment® is the worldwide leader in producing and presenting live family entertainment experiences that bring people together and uplift the human spirit. Properties include Monster Jam®, Monster Energy Supercross, Disney On Ice, Disney Live!, Marvel Universe LIVE!, Sesame Street Live!, DreamWorks Trolls The Experience and Jurassic World Live Tour. Across the brand portfolio, Feld Entertainment has entertained millions of families in more than 75 countries and on six continents. Visit feldentertainment.com for more information.

About Monster Jam Unexpected, unscripted and unforgettable, Monster Jam® features world-class athletes competing for championships on perfectly engineered dirt tracks that push these ever-evolving, state-of-the-art trucks to the limit. Beyond the 350 global live events each year, the Monster Jam brand extends off the track into the home through products, content and merchandise that keeps the fun alive year-round.  For more information, visit MonsterJam.com.

It is that time of year, for the California State Fair! The theme is perfectly titled Back Together. We are looking forward to the California State Fair which opens this Friday on July 15th and runs through July 31st, 2022.

Want to SAVE some money? Buy advanced tickets online, it will save you $2 per admission ticket.  I also saw a package deal at Costco, it will only be available through July 14th, so NOW is the time to pick up those savings. Fair Admission at the gate will be $14 for adults, $12 for seniors 62+, and $10 for kids ages 5-12. Kids 4 and under are free.  Parking will be $15 at the Cal Expo Fair Grounds. 

One thing new I have read about they have a Clear Bag Policy. Make sure your bag is no larger than 12"x12"x12. Clear bags are required to help speed up the security line process.  Exceptions are made for diaper bags and medical bags.  I was also told that you can bring a regular purse or bag, and keep it empty while going through security.  Bring a Ziplock gallon-size clear bag with your belongings and then you can put your clear bag in your purse once through security.  They don't want to have to dig through people's bags or have you dump them out.  So take this as a sign to go clean out that purse!  

Here are some other money-saving tips!

Read to ride! This program is for students in Kindergarten to 8th grade.  For every two books your child reads, they will receive two rides free and a monorail ticket at the CA State Fair a $15 Value. Students must read two books, write a summary, then bring the completed form to the California State Fair Guest Services office (located inside the Main Gate). Read-to-ride redemption is valid any day of the Fair.  Only one report form per child per day will be accepted. 

Visit the Fair on SMUD Giving Mondays, on Monday, July 18th, and Monday, July 25th. Bring three non-perishable, non-expired food items to the Fair Gates before 3 PM and receive FREE admission.  The collected food items will benefit the Elk Grove Food Bank.

Visit on Tuesdays when Kids 12 and under are FREE and rides are $2 per ride all day! Tuesday, July 19th, and Tuesday, July 26th. 

Senior Fridays, Seniors receive discounted admission $10 on Fridays.

Thursday, July 21st is Military, Veteran, and First Responders Appreciation Day. Free admission all day for active duty reserve and veterans from all branches of the military and active first responders. 

Let's talk about State Fair Food, that is everyone's favorite part about the State Fair am I right?  You can save on food by purchasing the Food Festival Pass.  It is $28 (valued at $40).  With the Food Festival Pass, you will receive 4-tickets, each valid at select vendors, good for any $10 item.  You can locate the Food Festival competitors on the California State Fair App. Check out the list of previous Food Festival Competition Winners here. 

Another way to save on food is to visit on Wednesdays and Thursdays for $2 Taste of the Fair where a variety of select fair foods are only $2 11 AM to 4 PM. Everyone knows that Fair food is delicious, but with so many options it's hard to try everything.  With $2 Taste of the Fair, you can try bite-sized versions of your favorite Fair foods for only $2 a taste.  

This event is great for little ones or for anyone who wants to sample a variety of treats from their favorite Fair vendors.  

The California State Fair is one of my favorite annual events! I love walking around and looking at the animals, strolling through the Farm and Garden area, walking through all the buildings checking out the exhibits, and taking a break in the cool air conditioning.  I am so happy the Silent Disco is returning, it was one of our family's favorite in-door exhibits. 


We will be sure to share more on the blog once we visit the State Fair and as always we share on our social media pages the fastest so be sure to go and give us a follow on TikTok, Instagram, and Facebook. You will be able to see a lot more videos of our Fair fun on our Instagram stories. 

2022 California State Fair Back Together

It is that time of year, for the California State Fair! The theme is perfectly titled Back Together. We are looking forward to the California State Fair which opens this Friday on July 15th and runs through July 31st, 2022.

Want to SAVE some money? Buy advanced tickets online, it will save you $2 per admission ticket.  I also saw a package deal at Costco, it will only be available through July 14th, so NOW is the time to pick up those savings. Fair Admission at the gate will be $14 for adults, $12 for seniors 62+, and $10 for kids ages 5-12. Kids 4 and under are free.  Parking will be $15 at the Cal Expo Fair Grounds. 

One thing new I have read about they have a Clear Bag Policy. Make sure your bag is no larger than 12"x12"x12. Clear bags are required to help speed up the security line process.  Exceptions are made for diaper bags and medical bags.  I was also told that you can bring a regular purse or bag, and keep it empty while going through security.  Bring a Ziplock gallon-size clear bag with your belongings and then you can put your clear bag in your purse once through security.  They don't want to have to dig through people's bags or have you dump them out.  So take this as a sign to go clean out that purse!  

Here are some other money-saving tips!

Read to ride! This program is for students in Kindergarten to 8th grade.  For every two books your child reads, they will receive two rides free and a monorail ticket at the CA State Fair a $15 Value. Students must read two books, write a summary, then bring the completed form to the California State Fair Guest Services office (located inside the Main Gate). Read-to-ride redemption is valid any day of the Fair.  Only one report form per child per day will be accepted. 

Visit the Fair on SMUD Giving Mondays, on Monday, July 18th, and Monday, July 25th. Bring three non-perishable, non-expired food items to the Fair Gates before 3 PM and receive FREE admission.  The collected food items will benefit the Elk Grove Food Bank.

Visit on Tuesdays when Kids 12 and under are FREE and rides are $2 per ride all day! Tuesday, July 19th, and Tuesday, July 26th. 

Senior Fridays, Seniors receive discounted admission $10 on Fridays.

Thursday, July 21st is Military, Veteran, and First Responders Appreciation Day. Free admission all day for active duty reserve and veterans from all branches of the military and active first responders. 

Let's talk about State Fair Food, that is everyone's favorite part about the State Fair am I right?  You can save on food by purchasing the Food Festival Pass.  It is $28 (valued at $40).  With the Food Festival Pass, you will receive 4-tickets, each valid at select vendors, good for any $10 item.  You can locate the Food Festival competitors on the California State Fair App. Check out the list of previous Food Festival Competition Winners here. 

Another way to save on food is to visit on Wednesdays and Thursdays for $2 Taste of the Fair where a variety of select fair foods are only $2 11 AM to 4 PM. Everyone knows that Fair food is delicious, but with so many options it's hard to try everything.  With $2 Taste of the Fair, you can try bite-sized versions of your favorite Fair foods for only $2 a taste.  

This event is great for little ones or for anyone who wants to sample a variety of treats from their favorite Fair vendors.  

The California State Fair is one of my favorite annual events! I love walking around and looking at the animals, strolling through the Farm and Garden area, walking through all the buildings checking out the exhibits, and taking a break in the cool air conditioning.  I am so happy the Silent Disco is returning, it was one of our family's favorite in-door exhibits. 


We will be sure to share more on the blog once we visit the State Fair and as always we share on our social media pages the fastest so be sure to go and give us a follow on TikTok, Instagram, and Facebook. You will be able to see a lot more videos of our Fair fun on our Instagram stories. 

During the summer months, I crave all the summer things, watermelon, agua frescas, and beach days! Since I am trying to eat low carb/keto I try and limit my watermelon intake because I could eat an entire watermelon by myself. I also had to try and make a low-carb keto-friendly Agua Fresca de Pepino which is a refreshing cucumber lime drink. 

This drink was super easy to make and taste just like a regular homemade Agua Fresca de Pepino. I also love this drink recipe because it calls for just a few ingredients.  

Ingredients:

3 Cucumbers

2 Lemons

4 Limes

1/2 to 1 Cup of Low Carb Sweetener of your choice

How to Make:

Peeling the cucumber is up to your liking, I peeled them about halfway, save 1/4 of one of the cumbers for garnish or feel free to use all three in the blender.

Juice the two lemons into the blender, use a strainer to keep the seeds out.

Cut the limes in half, and I also tried to cut off some of the skin, leaving some skin on.

Toss into the blender the chopped cucumbers and 4 limes add 1 cup of water and blend. I used my Ninja Blender which I love, it did a wonderful job of blending everything. 

In a pitcher pour in the strained blended cucumber, and lime juice, reserve some of the pulp, if you like pulp, you can add some back in. I added a  large spoonful of the pulp back in.

Add in 1/2 cup of low-carb sweetener of your choice.  I say start with a 1/2 cup and then increase to a cup depending on how sweet you like it. 

Add in 4 cups of water and 4 cups of ice, stir and serve!

I love Tajin, so I put Tajin on the outer rim of my mason jar.  Rubbed the rim of the mason jar with a lime and then dipped it into the Tajin, on a plate.   

A couple of notes, I was happy with using only 1/2 cup of the sweetener, but since this was also for my kiddos, they thought it was too tart and wanted it sweeter so I ended up using 1 cup of sweetener.

You could also use only limes, I just used the two lemons because I already had them on hand. I will say I think the lemon juice helps balance out the tartness when using limes only. 

This will definitely be my go-to drink all summer long, so easy to make and so refreshing. Pour me a glass of this low-carb Agua Fresca de Pepino alongside some keto-friendly tacos or fajitas and you will find one happy mama. 

You can see a video of this refreshing Agua Fresca de Pepino being made on our TikTok and on our Instagram. 

Agua Fresca de Pepino Recipe - Low-Carb Keto-Friendly Version

During the summer months, I crave all the summer things, watermelon, agua frescas, and beach days! Since I am trying to eat low carb/keto I try and limit my watermelon intake because I could eat an entire watermelon by myself. I also had to try and make a low-carb keto-friendly Agua Fresca de Pepino which is a refreshing cucumber lime drink. 

This drink was super easy to make and taste just like a regular homemade Agua Fresca de Pepino. I also love this drink recipe because it calls for just a few ingredients.  

Ingredients:

3 Cucumbers

2 Lemons

4 Limes

1/2 to 1 Cup of Low Carb Sweetener of your choice

How to Make:

Peeling the cucumber is up to your liking, I peeled them about halfway, save 1/4 of one of the cumbers for garnish or feel free to use all three in the blender.

Juice the two lemons into the blender, use a strainer to keep the seeds out.

Cut the limes in half, and I also tried to cut off some of the skin, leaving some skin on.

Toss into the blender the chopped cucumbers and 4 limes add 1 cup of water and blend. I used my Ninja Blender which I love, it did a wonderful job of blending everything. 

In a pitcher pour in the strained blended cucumber, and lime juice, reserve some of the pulp, if you like pulp, you can add some back in. I added a  large spoonful of the pulp back in.

Add in 1/2 cup of low-carb sweetener of your choice.  I say start with a 1/2 cup and then increase to a cup depending on how sweet you like it. 

Add in 4 cups of water and 4 cups of ice, stir and serve!

I love Tajin, so I put Tajin on the outer rim of my mason jar.  Rubbed the rim of the mason jar with a lime and then dipped it into the Tajin, on a plate.   

A couple of notes, I was happy with using only 1/2 cup of the sweetener, but since this was also for my kiddos, they thought it was too tart and wanted it sweeter so I ended up using 1 cup of sweetener.

You could also use only limes, I just used the two lemons because I already had them on hand. I will say I think the lemon juice helps balance out the tartness when using limes only. 

This will definitely be my go-to drink all summer long, so easy to make and so refreshing. Pour me a glass of this low-carb Agua Fresca de Pepino alongside some keto-friendly tacos or fajitas and you will find one happy mama. 

You can see a video of this refreshing Agua Fresca de Pepino being made on our TikTok and on our Instagram. 

The brand NEW Leatherby's Family Creamery in Lincoln, CA is now OPEN!!!! We have been anxiously awaiting this brand new location.  We were so excited to attend a soft opening this past weekend and enjoy some of our family favorites.  

This brand new location is located at 610 Twelve Bridges Drive in Lincoln, CA.  It is absolutely beautiful inside and out.  There are outdoor tables and plenty of seating indoors.  They are well prepared with three entrances, the main entrance, a to-go- entrance, and a Deliver/App Order Entrance, talk about efficiency.  

Leatherby's is locally owned and is known for giving back to our local schools and communities.  They have three other locations, Arden, Elk Grove, and Citrus Heights.  It gives you that old-fashioned ice cream parlour vibe, everyone is so friendly and we absolutely love it every time we visit.

Leatherby's has become the place we love to celebrate, birthdays, special achievements from school, or soccer and it is one of our favorite places for date night.  My husband and I actually had one of our very first dates at the Arden Leatherby's and shared one of their HUGE banana splits. 

I love their Chicken BBQ Ranch Salad, and our lovely waiter let me know you can also order it with tri-tip! I will definitely have to do that on our next visit.  This salad is HUGE just like their ice cream creations.

At least one of my kiddos usually orders a milkshake, which I love how they are like the old-fashioned milkshakes where you get a glass and extra in the metal tin.  My youngest usually goes with the Jamie's Clown Sundae, it is so adorable.  On this visit, we also ordered some kids' chicken tender meals and a Black and White Sundae.

We also had to buy their famous caramel and chocolate sauce to take home for home creations, so delicious.

If you are in the Lincoln area, you are going to LOVE having Leatherby's in your neighborhood and if you are in the Sacramento area, this beautiful location is worth the drive! 

Leatherby's often has specials and deals, so be sure to follow them on social media to be the first to know of deals on Instagram and Facebook.  

NEW Leatherby's Family Creamery Now Open in Lincoln, CA

The brand NEW Leatherby's Family Creamery in Lincoln, CA is now OPEN!!!! We have been anxiously awaiting this brand new location.  We were so excited to attend a soft opening this past weekend and enjoy some of our family favorites.  

This brand new location is located at 610 Twelve Bridges Drive in Lincoln, CA.  It is absolutely beautiful inside and out.  There are outdoor tables and plenty of seating indoors.  They are well prepared with three entrances, the main entrance, a to-go- entrance, and a Deliver/App Order Entrance, talk about efficiency.  

Leatherby's is locally owned and is known for giving back to our local schools and communities.  They have three other locations, Arden, Elk Grove, and Citrus Heights.  It gives you that old-fashioned ice cream parlour vibe, everyone is so friendly and we absolutely love it every time we visit.

Leatherby's has become the place we love to celebrate, birthdays, special achievements from school, or soccer and it is one of our favorite places for date night.  My husband and I actually had one of our very first dates at the Arden Leatherby's and shared one of their HUGE banana splits. 

I love their Chicken BBQ Ranch Salad, and our lovely waiter let me know you can also order it with tri-tip! I will definitely have to do that on our next visit.  This salad is HUGE just like their ice cream creations.

At least one of my kiddos usually orders a milkshake, which I love how they are like the old-fashioned milkshakes where you get a glass and extra in the metal tin.  My youngest usually goes with the Jamie's Clown Sundae, it is so adorable.  On this visit, we also ordered some kids' chicken tender meals and a Black and White Sundae.

We also had to buy their famous caramel and chocolate sauce to take home for home creations, so delicious.

If you are in the Lincoln area, you are going to LOVE having Leatherby's in your neighborhood and if you are in the Sacramento area, this beautiful location is worth the drive! 

Leatherby's often has specials and deals, so be sure to follow them on social media to be the first to know of deals on Instagram and Facebook.  

Disclosure: This is a sponsored post in partnership with The Placer County Healthy Brain Initiative. Although our family partakes in sponsored posts, I always share about things that are near and dear to my heart and benefit our community.  

June is Alzheimer's and Brain Awareness Month. One thing I know for sure is when you are experiencing a health issue, or have a loved one facing a health issue, you need all the support you can get.  I frequently encourage people to ask for help! There is strength in community, from reaching your goals to health battles it is essential that we remind each other, "you are not alone".  If you are a Placer County Resident there is a Placer County Healthy Brain Initiative with a ton of tools and resources just for YOU!

The Placer County Healthy Brain Initiative will ensure that all residents with dementia, related cognitive impairments, and their caregivers have access to the necessary supports and resources so they may remain independent and fulfilled in their community. 

Please share this post with friends and family and help spread awareness of the support that is available.  Visit the Placer County website and you will find links to articles, contacts and phone numbers to help support you and those you love. Here are just a few of the many topics: Getting Help with Alzheimer's Caregiving, Family Approach to Caregiving, Resources for Caregivers, Placer County Care Partner Support Groups, Caregiver Wellness Tips and so much more.  

You'll find a social media post that is easy to share on our TikTok, Instagram, Facebook and Twitter.  Thank you for your support, I sincerely appreciate every like, comment and share!

June Alzheimer's and Brain Awareness Month | Placer County Healthy Brain Initiative

Disclosure: This is a sponsored post in partnership with The Placer County Healthy Brain Initiative. Although our family partakes in sponsored posts, I always share about things that are near and dear to my heart and benefit our community.  

June is Alzheimer's and Brain Awareness Month. One thing I know for sure is when you are experiencing a health issue, or have a loved one facing a health issue, you need all the support you can get.  I frequently encourage people to ask for help! There is strength in community, from reaching your goals to health battles it is essential that we remind each other, "you are not alone".  If you are a Placer County Resident there is a Placer County Healthy Brain Initiative with a ton of tools and resources just for YOU!

The Placer County Healthy Brain Initiative will ensure that all residents with dementia, related cognitive impairments, and their caregivers have access to the necessary supports and resources so they may remain independent and fulfilled in their community. 

Please share this post with friends and family and help spread awareness of the support that is available.  Visit the Placer County website and you will find links to articles, contacts and phone numbers to help support you and those you love. Here are just a few of the many topics: Getting Help with Alzheimer's Caregiving, Family Approach to Caregiving, Resources for Caregivers, Placer County Care Partner Support Groups, Caregiver Wellness Tips and so much more.  

You'll find a social media post that is easy to share on our TikTok, Instagram, Facebook and Twitter.  Thank you for your support, I sincerely appreciate every like, comment and share!

Disclosure: Throughout our blog, we share local events and businesses that we are often hosted at. Although our family is hosted at events and attractions in exchange for my time and efforts in attending and reporting my opinion within this blog, I always give an opinion that is 100% mine.

Are you looking for activities to enjoy with your family this summer? Do you have or know children that love animals? Plan an adventure to SeaQuest in Folsom, CA. Located in the Palladio at Broadstone shopping area, our family had the pleasure of visiting recently and we built memories sure to last a lifetime. This was not our first visit to SeaQuest, we were pleasantly surprised by NEW interactions such as the Fishy Kisses experience. 

Have you ever seen those fish tanks where people place their feet in them? That is the Fishy Kisses Experience! We were full of giggles, as we are all quite ticklish, after the first ticklish moments, it is quite relaxing! 

SeaQuest is such a unique interactive learning experience! You'll learn about all types of animals, sea creatures, birds, fish and so much more.  As a parent, I was really impressed by how much discovery and learning takes place, our kiddos were able to ask a ton of questions. Ranging in age from 6 to 14 our boys were fascinated by each animal they didn't realize they were also learning. You really become immersed so much more than most zoos or aquariums because of the ability to touch, pet, feed, and interact at each exhibit.


At SeaQuest you will see, touch, and feed all sorts of fish, birds, rabbits, a giant tortoise, Sydney the Sloth,  and of course as the name SeaQuest indicates a variety of other sea creatures.  On this visit, two of our boys swam with Sting Rays and sharks, such a unique experience. They put on wet suits and climbed in the Sting Ray tank to snorkel and even come up close with a baby great white shark. 


We loved feeding the playful Sea Otters, they will eat pieces of fish right from your hand! We also LOVED feeding the adorable Sydney the Sloth and the Sassy Porcupine. So fun learning about each of the animals' habitats and personalities.


Conveniently located, SeaQuest immerses you in a complete world of adventure. With exhibits packed to the gills with flashy fish, brightly-colored birds, riveting reptiles and more, it’s a splash of adventure for families and kids of all ages.

There are themed rooms that you walk in such as the Amazon Rainforest room, The Fantasy Caves of New Zealand, The Egyptian Desert Room, Caribbean Cove and more.   Throughout the rooms, you will find signs with cool facts such as "Creature Feature" and "Where in the World?" information.  Some signs and TV's feature slides with "Did You Know?" facts and information about the exhibit. 

Summer break is a great time to visit, it is indoors, a great way to escape the Sacramento heat.  I do recommend scheduling a tour, especially if you plan on doing some of the extra experiences such as Fishy Kisses, or Swimming with Sting Rays.    All of the tour guides are so informative, friendly, and helpful.  

We stayed for about four hours, my kiddos could have wandered through as long as I would have let them.  You can purchase tokens to purchase food to feed the animals.  If you take a tour, some tokens will be provided for you.  

Admission Prices:
Save money by purchasing online, these prices below are the on-line prices.
Children 2 and under are free.
Ages 2-11 $11.99
Ages 12+ $16.99
Ages 55+ / Military $14.99

Buy your feeding tokens ahead of time online and save as well!

Hours of Operation: 
Monday through Saturday 10 AM to 7 PM
Sunday 11 AM to 6 PM
Phone (916) 673-9972  

Location:
SeaQuest is located at 430 Palladio Parkway #1801, Folsom, CA 95630.

You can also purchase Annual Passports with unlimited admission.  SeaQuest has Birthday Party and private event packages.  They have a private party room available.  They also have Summer Camps scheduled.  

To purchase tickets  and for more information visit https://folsom.visitseaquest.com/

SeaQuest is home to approximately 1200 animals of 300 different species! Each SeaQuest has different animals, and our animals change from time to time. You can expect to see stingrays, sharks, turtles, snakes, lizards, and birds, among the many animals that call SeaQuest home. Check out the "Discover" section of the website for the location you plan to visit and learn more about the exhibits and animals you can expect to find.

Follow SeaQuest on Social Media at:
Facebook https://www.facebook.com/SeaQuestFolsom/
Instagram https://www.instagram.com/seaquestfolsom/
Twitter https://twitter.com/seaquestusa

Thank you for reading you can check out videos of our adventure on our TikTok and YouTube Channel.  We appreciate every like, comment, and share! 

Swim with Sting Rays and feed Sloths at Sea Quest in Folsom, CA

Disclosure: Throughout our blog, we share local events and businesses that we are often hosted at. Although our family is hosted at events and attractions in exchange for my time and efforts in attending and reporting my opinion within this blog, I always give an opinion that is 100% mine.

Are you looking for activities to enjoy with your family this summer? Do you have or know children that love animals? Plan an adventure to SeaQuest in Folsom, CA. Located in the Palladio at Broadstone shopping area, our family had the pleasure of visiting recently and we built memories sure to last a lifetime. This was not our first visit to SeaQuest, we were pleasantly surprised by NEW interactions such as the Fishy Kisses experience. 

Have you ever seen those fish tanks where people place their feet in them? That is the Fishy Kisses Experience! We were full of giggles, as we are all quite ticklish, after the first ticklish moments, it is quite relaxing! 

SeaQuest is such a unique interactive learning experience! You'll learn about all types of animals, sea creatures, birds, fish and so much more.  As a parent, I was really impressed by how much discovery and learning takes place, our kiddos were able to ask a ton of questions. Ranging in age from 6 to 14 our boys were fascinated by each animal they didn't realize they were also learning. You really become immersed so much more than most zoos or aquariums because of the ability to touch, pet, feed, and interact at each exhibit.


At SeaQuest you will see, touch, and feed all sorts of fish, birds, rabbits, a giant tortoise, Sydney the Sloth,  and of course as the name SeaQuest indicates a variety of other sea creatures.  On this visit, two of our boys swam with Sting Rays and sharks, such a unique experience. They put on wet suits and climbed in the Sting Ray tank to snorkel and even come up close with a baby great white shark. 


We loved feeding the playful Sea Otters, they will eat pieces of fish right from your hand! We also LOVED feeding the adorable Sydney the Sloth and the Sassy Porcupine. So fun learning about each of the animals' habitats and personalities.


Conveniently located, SeaQuest immerses you in a complete world of adventure. With exhibits packed to the gills with flashy fish, brightly-colored birds, riveting reptiles and more, it’s a splash of adventure for families and kids of all ages.

There are themed rooms that you walk in such as the Amazon Rainforest room, The Fantasy Caves of New Zealand, The Egyptian Desert Room, Caribbean Cove and more.   Throughout the rooms, you will find signs with cool facts such as "Creature Feature" and "Where in the World?" information.  Some signs and TV's feature slides with "Did You Know?" facts and information about the exhibit. 

Summer break is a great time to visit, it is indoors, a great way to escape the Sacramento heat.  I do recommend scheduling a tour, especially if you plan on doing some of the extra experiences such as Fishy Kisses, or Swimming with Sting Rays.    All of the tour guides are so informative, friendly, and helpful.  

We stayed for about four hours, my kiddos could have wandered through as long as I would have let them.  You can purchase tokens to purchase food to feed the animals.  If you take a tour, some tokens will be provided for you.  

Admission Prices:
Save money by purchasing online, these prices below are the on-line prices.
Children 2 and under are free.
Ages 2-11 $11.99
Ages 12+ $16.99
Ages 55+ / Military $14.99

Buy your feeding tokens ahead of time online and save as well!

Hours of Operation: 
Monday through Saturday 10 AM to 7 PM
Sunday 11 AM to 6 PM
Phone (916) 673-9972  

Location:
SeaQuest is located at 430 Palladio Parkway #1801, Folsom, CA 95630.

You can also purchase Annual Passports with unlimited admission.  SeaQuest has Birthday Party and private event packages.  They have a private party room available.  They also have Summer Camps scheduled.  

To purchase tickets  and for more information visit https://folsom.visitseaquest.com/

SeaQuest is home to approximately 1200 animals of 300 different species! Each SeaQuest has different animals, and our animals change from time to time. You can expect to see stingrays, sharks, turtles, snakes, lizards, and birds, among the many animals that call SeaQuest home. Check out the "Discover" section of the website for the location you plan to visit and learn more about the exhibits and animals you can expect to find.

Follow SeaQuest on Social Media at:
Facebook https://www.facebook.com/SeaQuestFolsom/
Instagram https://www.instagram.com/seaquestfolsom/
Twitter https://twitter.com/seaquestusa

Thank you for reading you can check out videos of our adventure on our TikTok and YouTube Channel.  We appreciate every like, comment, and share! 

Disclosure: This post contains an affiliate discount code, so we may earn a small commission when you make a purchase using our referral code at no additional cost to you. 

Are you looking for ways to SAVE money on family fun? Check out GetOutPass! 

We were looking at going to Six Flags Discovery Kingdom in Vallejo, CA this summer, so we were excited to see they are one of the many attractions you can visit FREE with the Sacramento/Reno GetOutPass! 

Bottom line, they are ON SALE right now for Memorial Day Weekend, and you can stack my affiliate discount code for extra savings!!! Use discount code BLOGABOUTITALL and get the GetOutPass Annual Pass for $74.98 (regularly priced at $149.95) which is a 55% SAVINGS!!!

Go to GetOutPass.com and buy your passes this weekend for this extra savings! They have other locations available as well, this is not just for California!

Here are just some of my local favorite attractions included on the Sacramento/Reno GetOutPass there are a ton more!

  • SeaQuest-Folsom (one visit)
  • Strikes Unlimited Bowling - Rocklin (weekly visits, comes with shoe rentals) - this is perfect for Summer weekly fun, I especially love that it comes with shoe rental.
  • Scandia-Sacramento (one round of mini-golf once a month)
  • Jas Laser Tag - Sacramento (1 free game of laser tag)
  • Country Club Lanes Bowling - Sacramento (one visit a month)
  • Midway Paintball - Vacaville (two visits a month)
  • Laughs Unlimited - Sacramento
  • Impact Axe - Rocklin (one visit)
  • Davis Sports Academy - 30 minutes of batting cage time
  • Code Ninjas - Rocklin
  • Way of Escape Axe Throwing - Folsom
  • Flastick Pub - Sacramento (one free round of in-door mini-golf/one time a month)

Find the full list of attractions at GetOutPass.com, be sure to enter BLOGABOUTITALL for extra savings.  You can use this code any time, use it this Memorial Day Weekend to stack on top of this weekends already discounted price!

How it works: You sign up, create a username and password, download the app, present your pass at select venues and get out and create some fun memories!
If you are not already following us on social media, be sure to give us a follow and follow along with our many family adventures with GetOutPass, find us on TikTok, Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, YouTube and Pinterest.

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Disclosure: This post contains an affiliate discount code, so we may earn a small commission when you make a purchase using our referral code at no additional cost to you. 

Are you looking for ways to SAVE money on family fun? Check out GetOutPass! 

We were looking at going to Six Flags Discovery Kingdom in Vallejo, CA this summer, so we were excited to see they are one of the many attractions you can visit FREE with the Sacramento/Reno GetOutPass! 

Bottom line, they are ON SALE right now for Memorial Day Weekend, and you can stack my affiliate discount code for extra savings!!! Use discount code BLOGABOUTITALL and get the GetOutPass Annual Pass for $74.98 (regularly priced at $149.95) which is a 55% SAVINGS!!!

Go to GetOutPass.com and buy your passes this weekend for this extra savings! They have other locations available as well, this is not just for California!

Here are just some of my local favorite attractions included on the Sacramento/Reno GetOutPass there are a ton more!

  • SeaQuest-Folsom (one visit)
  • Strikes Unlimited Bowling - Rocklin (weekly visits, comes with shoe rentals) - this is perfect for Summer weekly fun, I especially love that it comes with shoe rental.
  • Scandia-Sacramento (one round of mini-golf once a month)
  • Jas Laser Tag - Sacramento (1 free game of laser tag)
  • Country Club Lanes Bowling - Sacramento (one visit a month)
  • Midway Paintball - Vacaville (two visits a month)
  • Laughs Unlimited - Sacramento
  • Impact Axe - Rocklin (one visit)
  • Davis Sports Academy - 30 minutes of batting cage time
  • Code Ninjas - Rocklin
  • Way of Escape Axe Throwing - Folsom
  • Flastick Pub - Sacramento (one free round of in-door mini-golf/one time a month)

Find the full list of attractions at GetOutPass.com, be sure to enter BLOGABOUTITALL for extra savings.  You can use this code any time, use it this Memorial Day Weekend to stack on top of this weekends already discounted price!

How it works: You sign up, create a username and password, download the app, present your pass at select venues and get out and create some fun memories!
If you are not already following us on social media, be sure to give us a follow and follow along with our many family adventures with GetOutPass, find us on TikTok, Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, YouTube and Pinterest.

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