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Family Night Out at Chronic Tacos & Giveaway

I generally try to cook big dinners at home that will last us a few days at a time. I love cooking, but after you cook big dinners through the week, it's always nice to let someone else cook. This time, I took a Monday off from the kitchen and we had family night out at Chronic Tacos.  We ate at the Huntington Beach location, which was one of the original Chronic Taco locations. We've been to other locations, but the Huntington Beach one on 11th St. was pretty cool. Not only did it have yummy fresh Mexican food. It also had video games and pool tables for families to enjoy themselves while having dinner.

I had the carne asada tostada, the hubby had a chicken burrito and Baby D had the quesadilla. Everything was pretty tasty and fresh. The tostada I had was huge, and since I'm a tortilla chip addict, we scooped up the leftovers with chips :) I hate wasting food.

It was such a beautiful evening that we decided to have dinner al fresco. Nothing better then enjoying a family dinner outside on the patio with a view of the blue skies and palm trees. 

And since I always love learning the stories behind a business. Here's the back story to how Chronic Tacos got started. 

Randall L. Wyner was tired of having to jump in his car every time he craved a good taco. After a long night out in west Newport Beach, CA left Wyner and friend Daniel A. Biello disgruntled and hungry with no good local Mexican joints to choose from, the idea hit them right in their angry stomachs: Made-to-order Mexican food that was both fast and fresh. It could be something far superior to what the competition was offering. With more than just good food, it could be a place where they would want to hang out too. Through this idea, along with third-generation recipes they acquired from a close family friend,Chronic Tacos was born. Chronic Tacos opened up it's first location in Newport Beach, then Huntington Beach. Today there are more than 30 locations.

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Disclosure: I am a member of the Niche Parent Network. This post has been compensated with payment or product. All opinions expressed are 100% my own 

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Huntington Beach Food, Art & Music Festival 2014

Summer isn't quite over yet, so feel the sand betwen your toes and go to the Huntington Beach Food, Art & Music Festival. It starts today and runs the whole weekend Sept 5-7.  The festival will take place at Oceanside at 21601 Pacific Coast Highway (where Huntington Beach Boulevard meets PCH).  Try award-winning barbeque, admire the art, and dance the night away to live music. The musical lineup is legendary. 

Here is a list of music performers:

• Michelle Branch
• Mark McGrath from Sugar Ray
• Sheila E.
• Gin Blossoms
• Jefferson Starship
• Blues Traveler’s John Popper
• Don Dokken & more

The Huntington Beach Food, Art and Music Festival will also feature national award­winning BBQ rib teams straight from The BBQ Championships in Reno, Nevada, representing more than 10 states and Canada, showcasing their finest culinary selections to taste. Foodies can also expect to experience some of the best food trucks that Southern California has to offer.

100 juried artists selected through an extensive jury process will showcase a wide variety of talents and mediums including jewelry, painting, woodworking and photography.

Event tickets are on sale now at http://www.hbfest.com and can be purchased as a weekend pass or for individual days.

Event hours are Friday, Sept. 5, are 4­8 p.m. for art and food only; Saturday, 11 a.m.­8 p.m. and Sunday, 11 a.m.­8:30 p.m. will feature art, food and musical performances. 

Disclosure: This is a sponsored post. Compensation or comp tickets were gifted for this post. Opinions expressed here are entirely my own.

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Thomas the Tank Engine Tour Giveaway 2013

Raise your hand if you are a mother to a child obsessed with Thomas the Tank Engine. Ok..that's everyone, myself included. Imagine bringing your child to see a 15-ton Thomas the Tank Engine & Friends in real life. A Day Out with Thomas-The Go Go Thomas Tour 2013 comes to Southern California this month! 

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Giveaway: Aquarium of the Pacific

Baby D got the chance to take a visit to the Aquarium of the Pacific in Long Beach and had a complete blast learning about marine life. Not only was he fascinated by the colorful fish but he also loved watching the scuba divers feeding the fish lettuce, or in the words of Baby D "fishies eating salad".  I loved that they had both indoor and outdoor hands-on exhibits.