We're Spending New Year's Eve at Knotts Berry Farm #KnottsNYE

New Year's Eve is quickly approaching and it's has me reflecting on how my family rang in the New Year last December 31st. We were at Knott's Berry Farm with Snoopy and the entire Peanuts Gang. We had such a fun night, that we are going back this year to do the same! We'll probably arrive sometime mid afternoon and we definitely plan on staying til midnight. I remember last year after counting down to 2013, music played while fireworks lit up the night sky. It was definitely memorable.

If you're looking for something fun to do with your family this New Year's Eve, Knott's Berry Farm is great for kids of all ages. (Teenagers too!) I have to admit though that Camp Snoopy will always be my favorite place in the park! Even more so during the holidays because the lights and decorations are so beautiful.

Check out my photos from last years #KnottsNYE and you can see all of the special memories we made. 

PRICELESS!

I can't wait to make new memories this year with my family!

HAPPY 2014 EVERYONE!

Disclosure: I was not paid for this post. I will be attending the New Year's Eve Party as media, tickets will be given to me and my family. Thanks to Knott's for inviting us! The opinions on this blog are 100% mine and 100% fresh!

You're Invited to a New Years Eve Party at Knotts

Look at this face.

This is the look of pure joy.

It's my 5 year old the last time we were at Knott's Berry Farm.

What parent in their right mind wouldn't want to create this feeling in their child over and over again. So when I got invited to ring in the New Year with my family at Knott's, I am jumping at the chance. I can't wait to see this happy face again. She's a huge fan of Camp Snoopy. On our last trip, she had to have road on this ride below like at least 20 times. (not an exaggeration) Check out my daughter & That's It Mommy's daughter having a blast!

Here are some reasons that you may want to check out the theme park on Dec 31st too:

They're Open on New Year's Eve til 1am.

There will be not one but two dance parties, live bands, DJs and salsa dance instructions.

A Special Performance of Snoopy on Ice.

The Show at Camp Snoopy, "Happy New Year Charlie Brown."

The fantastical "Snoopy's Magical Night of Lights."

When the clock strikes twelve, a "Midnight Mayhem Fireworks Show."

It's going to be a PARTY with the Peanuts Gang & we can't wait to say goodbye to 2012 and welcome in 2013 with our favorite beagle.

Fresh Tip: If you're looking for a great gift to give to your So Cal friends or family members, a Knotts Season Pass is only $66.99. For the whole 2013 year! Or you can break it down into payments of $11.16 if you buy online now through January 13th. So affordable right? That's the gift that keeps on giving the entire year!

Disclosure: I was not paid for this post. I will be attending the New Year's Eve Party as media, tickets will be given to me and my family. Thanks to Knott's for inviting us! The opinions on this blog are 100% mine and 100% fresh!

Santa Snoopy with my family: The holiday season at Knotts

Santa Snoopy and my family: Celebrating the Holiday Season at Knotts Berry Farm

It's that time of year when we're all running around like crazy baking cookies, decorating our homes, going to holiday parties, shopping for everyone on our list and trying to finish up all of the last minute projects of the year. Recently we have started to make an effort to do more family activities together. Taking the time out of this busy season to enjoy each other's company because our eldest child will be heading off to college in the fall. Eek! My children are growing up faster then I'd like to admit. With a senior, a junior, a sophomore in high school and a kindergartner my home is going to be empty really soon. So when we got invited to spend a day together at Knott's Berry Farm, it was another great excuse for my teenagers to hang out with the family. The last time we went it was for Camp Spooky during October and had so much fun.

It was my kid's first time at Knott's Merry Farm, which is what they call it during the holiday season, from Thanksgiving til Jan 6th. Everything is decked out so beautifully. If you had any doubt, Knott's really goes all out this time of year. It's filled with holiday spirit and cheer. There are sparkling lights through out the park, which are my favorite. There is plenty of unique gifts on sale from artisans, that have handmade one-of-a-kind treasures at Christmas Crafts Village. They even have a new ice show and a holiday parade with all of the Peanuts Gang and Santa!

With rides of all sizes Knott's can keep my children of all ages having a good time at the park. Our youngest likes to spend her day in Camp Snoopy, while my older kids run around hopping on the big roller coasters. Perfect for a family day when you want to escape all of the hustle and bustle of December. My sister Tracey and her girls were there too, she talks about Making Memories with Snoopy on her blog.

As we look back on our day, I know that I will never forget the time she got to decorate cookies with Snoopy. This moment is definitely going down in the magical holiday moments hall of fame!

Warning: Your heart may melt once you see these photos and watch this video!

Fresh Tip: If you're looking for a great gift to give to your So Cal friends or family members, a Knotts Season Pass is only $66.99. For the whole 2013 year! Or you can break it down into payments of $11.16 if you buy online now through January 13th. So affordable right? That's the gift that keeps on giving the entire year!

Disclosure: I was not paid for this post. I was given passes for me and my family to attend a holiday media preview. Thanks to Knott's for inviting us! The opinions on this blog are 100% mine and 100% fresh!

Knotts Berry Farm hosts Camp Spooky Halloween Event

Knotts Berry Farm hosted Mom Bloggers and their families at their not-so-scary Halloween Event, Snoopy's Costume Party at Camp Spooky this past weekend. (Not to be confused with Knotts Berry Farms VERY scary event, Knotts Scary Farm aka Halloween Haunt) We were thrilled to attend and see all of the pumpkins, fall decorations, Snoopy and the rest of the Peanuts Gang dressed up in Halloween Costumes. You can join in on the fun weekends in October. Here's a look into all of the festivities from our treat-filled day at Camp Snoopy!

Charlie Brown, Lucy and Linus are having a Halloween Party and everyone's invited! Kids are encouraged to dress up and upon entering the park they all get a bag for trick or treating. They are given a map that helps them to locate all of the trick-or-treat stations on the the Spooky Ookie Scavenger Hunt. They can walk through the "Creepy Crawly Critter Cave" where they can look at bugs on display. (My daughter was not a fan, due to her fear of spiders.) There are so many rides made specifically for little ones including a mini coaster, plane rides, a ferris wheel, huff and puffers and even a big bouncer! *Fresh Tip #1 - Don't forget to bring a change of clothes for your child. My daughter got hot running around the park and wanted to change out of her costume, so luckily we had shorts handy.*

They have a cookie decorating station and story time inside Grizzly Creek Lodge. It is a great place to cool off throughout the day. You can listen to some "Scary Stories at the Lodge" while decorating a kooky cookie, what's more fun than that? There's also the Great Pumpkin Hay Bale Maze - one of my daughter's favorite attractions! Snoopy and his friends put on a "Spooktacular Show" made just for Halloween in the Camp Snoopy Theater. With so many activities make sure to stay hydrated and what better way than to cool off with a beverage! *Fresh Tip #2 - Buy Snoopy's Souvenir cup - Totally Cute! (It's buy 1 get 1 free!) To save even more, buy the drink wrist band for only $5 to have free refills the rest of the day!*

Make sure to bring your cameras and take photos of your kids with their favorite Peanuts Character, as they walk around the park in their Halloween Costumes. My daughter opted to get her face painted like a cat. Meow! (Face painting is an extra charge, not included in your ticket.) That artist did such a good job, she was so excited to see herself transformed into a fabulous feline. The staff was very helpful and friendly, as a mom those are two qualities that we can really appreciate when it comes to people interacting with our children.

Before we head home from we alway have to take a ride on the train, Calico Railroad! You know the one where the outlaws hold up the train by "gun point." It never fails to make all of us jump, even though we know they're coming. It's our favorite way to finish up our Knotts Day! *Fresh Tip #3 - Them bandits love to pose for pictures! It makes for some good shots... stick em up!

Disclosure: Special thanks to Knots Berry Farm team for inviting my family and I to experience Camp Spooky! We had a wonderful day! All opinions are 100% mine and 100% fresh!