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Thursday, November 7, 2013

Trick-Or-Treating At Buena Park Downtown

I'm going through our Halloween night pictures and just noticed how diverse my city is.  We actually didn't even plan on spending Halloween at Buena Park Downtown but the neighborhoods were empty.  It turned out to be the best time ever.  And next year we'll be trick-or-treating in our well-lit, safe, warm and dry mall again!  Love my city!

I was a big banana for my little minion.  Chris put on Brobee's costume after we took a family vote.  He made so many kids happy!  This was a last minute costume for Duke.  After being Toy Story Andy at Disneyland, a skeleton at Knott's and then finding a cape for $1 a thrift store and digging through his closet for a foam top hat, suit jacket, t-shirt with a tie printed on it and a pair of his black jeans - he was a magician!  
Halloween Buena Park Downtown
Stores had these helpful signs up to alert trick-or-treaters and parents who was Halloween friendly (You bet I made a mental note of who wasn't!)
Halloween Buena Park Downtown
Matching costumes are thee best!
Halloween Buena Park Downtown
The cat was so cute!
Halloween Buena Park Downtown
Duke was so excited to see Woody and Buzz that he asked them if he could take pictures (I think it made all of their night special)  Too bad he wasn't Andy!
Halloween Buena Park Downtown
Seriously, how cute are they!
Halloween Buena Park Downtown
I chased La Chilindrina and El Chapulin down for this picture!  So adorbs!
Halloween Buena Park Downtown
This little cowboy was so shy!  Parents who dress up with their kids on Halloween are awesome.
Halloween Buena Park Downtown
Halloween Buena Park Downtown
So this was hilarious.  My husband Chris who is Mexican saw this Mexican and had to take a picture with him.  Classic!  
Halloween Buena Park Downtown
Till next year folks!
Halloween Buena Park Downtown

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Monday, May 20, 2013

Discovering style at Sears #ThisisStyle


Summer is almost here and it is definitely my second best season to dress for... I love shopping for dresses!  I live in dresses the minute the sun is out and temps hit 76 degrees!  Dresses are an affordable fashion piece that you can pair up with something you already have and then go out and buy accessories to dress up your outfit!  Earlier this month I went to SoFabCon (an amazing blogger and brand conference by Collective Bias) and in chatting with friends found out some good looking outfits were totally from Sears.  I really couldn't believe it, Sears fashion stepped it up.  I haven't shopped at a Sears store in years.  I was under the impression it was a man's store - it was where men went to get their tools!

With Memorial Day around the corner, I needed to get a pair of good sunglasses for all the fun shindigs.  My optometrist tells me all the time that I need to protect my eyes with sunglasses but have I listened to him?  No.  For the sake of fashion and my husband hounding me to get a pair... Yes.  I had the perfect pair in mind.  Big and cheetah print!  Maybe even a pair of cute sandals... I've been hunting for a fun shade of blue!

Not only did I find my perfect sunglasses but they were 30% off!  I also found another pair of cute sunglasses that I had to have and 2 pairs of earrings - all of that for $60 and I got rewards by using my Shop Your Way Rewards Card!  SCORE!  I am going to look so cute accessorizing up my outfits this Memorial Day!

I am totally flaunting how awesome my Sears is... The American flag and palm trees... Southern California doesn't get any better than this!  This one is at Buena Park Downtown - I love my city!
Sears #ThisisStyle
So the entrance we just randomly chose to park next to was the men's department.  Wah!  Show me the fashion!
Sears
And then I found the shoe section!!!
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Oh my, there she is there - my sunglasses!  SOLD!  Ring me up!
Sears #ThisisStyle
These caught my eye - pretty much because I tend not to wear earrings because I like my hair in the front (refer to the picture above) but I have seen some women look spectacular with huge earrings and I had to have it for the colors and textures.  SOLD!  Ring me up!
Sears #ThisisStyle
These also caught my attention because of the cheetah but I didn't want to go overboard...
Sears #ThisisStyle
My husband loved these Kardashion Kollection cat eye sunglasses and I gave in and got 'em - got on my cheetah print dress with my trusty denim jacket and a pair of earrings I picked up from Sears!
Sears #ThisisStyle
I recently purchased this blue top and thought it would go well with my big earrings.  I like!  This picture is totally unflattering because I am in the process of training my husband to take my picture.  EEK!  This is the look of frustration!  I love these earrings by the way - they are the gateway to more earrings!
Sears #ThisisStyle

I am totally sold on Sears now - Are you?
Check out my whole shopping trip on my Sears Google+ Album! 

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Monday, June 18, 2012

FREE Movies for Kids every Tuesday in Buena Park, CA

Editor's Note 8/7/13: This list was for Summer 2012.  The updated list of movies for Summer 2013 is here.  

Just passing along information on this fun event in my city - We have attended in the past and it's FUN!  Krikorian and Buena Park Downtown put together great family events!  Plus it's a good way to keep the kids busy and cool during this hot Summer!  

"G" Family approved!

KRIKORIAN METROPLEX 18: SUMMER KIDS SERIES

Kid's FREE Summer Film Festival
& Kid’s Party in the Courtyard
Enjoy Crafts, Music, Snacks and More!
Noon – 2:00pm


Tuesday, June 19th
10:00am | 12:30pm
*Alvin and the Chipmunks: Chipwrecked

Tuesday, June 26th
10:00am | 12:30pm
*Diary of a Wimpy Kid 2

Tuesday, July 3rd
10:00am | 12:30pm
*Mr. Popper’s Penguins

Tuesday, July 10th
10:00am | 12:30pm
*Rio

Tuesday, July 17th
10:00am | 12:30pm
*We Bought a Zoo

Tuesday, July 24th
10:00am | 12:30pm
*Hugo

Tuesday, July 31st
10:00am | 12:30pm
*Kung Fu Panda 2

Tuesday, August 7th
10:00am | 12:30pm
*Puss in Boots

Tuesday, August 14th
10:00am | 12:30pm
*Rango

Tuesday, August 21st
10:00am | 12:30pm
*Adventures of Tintin

*Tickets for these movies are on a first come, first serve basis.

8290 La Palma Avenue 
Buena Park, CA 90620
(714) 826-2152

FOR MORE INFORMATION, PLEASE VISIT BUENAPARKDOWNTOWN.COM

Disclosure: This is not a sponsored post.  Just passing along information on free events in my city.



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