Recap of Smith's Food & Drug Holiday Party



Yesterday, Smith's Food & Drug held a holiday party in all of their stores.  Smith's is our go to store, it's right down the street from us and I love their prices!  We have been shopping there for over four years and come to know many of the cashiers and managers.  My favorite thing about Smith's Food & Drug is their customer service.  Not once have I received bad vibes.  They are always willing to go that extra mile, and customer service is big in my book!

So we decided to swing by and "join" in on the fun!  The table above was set up right when you walk into the store.  They were offering cake and juice, as well as raffle tickets that they called out every 15 minutes where you would get to come and spin and win!  Many samples and coupons throughout the store kind of made us not want to leave lol!  We def took our time strolling and just having a good time.    They do have events quite often, so watch for the next one and we will def keep you posted as well.  Also a great time to interact with store associates, try new products and stock up on coupons!  


Smith's Food & Drug Holiday Open House




This Saturday! Head on over to your local Smith's Food & Drug for some holiday fun! Enjoy samples, recipes, gift ideas & so much more!

Where:  Smith's Food & Drug
Date: Saturday, November 5th
Time: 12 noon through 5pm  

Crazy Pita Rotisserie & Grill Curbside Pickup



Disclosure: This is a sponsored post in partnership with Crazy Pita Rotisserie & Grill.  We did receive to menu cards in exchange for this announcement.  There food really is that good though! 

Days full of school activities, homework, errands, house chores, teaching, folding, feeding, banking and so much more can be a headache! There has been so many days, that by the time dinner comes around, I am already too exhausted to whip something up, so we will usually end up just grabbing something out or eating left overs from the day before.  On top of all that, both my kids play ball, so it's always a quick dinner before game time or a late night grab on the way home.   

 This past month, we've been really trying to eat better.  But it's definitely a challenge with so much going on.  No wonder why so many Americans eat out at quick service restaurants - it's quick and way too convenient.  Crazy Pita Rotisserie & Grill has the perfect solution for us busy parents that need a quick dinner but also want to maintain a healthy intake.  

Crazy Pita Rotisserie & Grill now is offering curbside pick up.  You don't even have to get out of your car.  Simply call it in and mention curbside pickup when you order - simple as that!  Sometimes both my kids have games on the same nights, by the time we are done, I don't want to be waiting around for my food.  This makes it great!  I can call in the last inning of the game and by the time we get there, no waiting - it's brought out to my car and I'm on my way home.  

For more information and to see their menu, visit their website at crazypita.com


Crazy Pita Rotisserie & Grill is a quick dining restaurant which serves up fresh Mediterranean cuisine.   They have such a wide variety to choose from, ranging from salmon to chicken to lamb. I highly recommend their skewer plates, which comes with a salad and hummus.  

WHO DOESN’T LOVE CHILI?

This is  a sponsored feature in partnership with Bush's Chili Beans

As the seasons change and our bodies adjust to the reduced temperatures, we gradually make the shift to foods that warm both body and soul. Chili, our go to winter food, is hearty, warm and a longtime seasonal favorite.

Young and old alike love to gather around the stove and ladle out generous scoops of this perfect, one-pot dish. It’s easy to make and there are endless possibilities; you can serve it alone or alongside other dishes to add extra flavor. Those who identify as chili lovers describe themselves in a variety of ways, including best chili chef in the neighborhood.

 Below, hear out Chef Saad as he shares with us some seasonal twists to chili, based on recent survey findings that identified how Americans prefer to eat this hearty dish. Chef Saad will also  discuss results of the new survey and what it says about people’s choices in chili cooking methods and essential chili ingredients.



Chef Saad hosts United Taste of America on the Cooking Channel and has written multiple cookbooks.  He’s also been featured on several TV cooking shows including, Chopped-All-Stars, Moveable Feast and Iron Chef America.

OTTO Las Vegas



When it comes to Italian food, I'm really picky.  It has to be fresh and real, authentic Italian.  Otto hosted our family for lunch last weekend.  I was excited to give it a go since it's owned by renowned chef Mario Batali who has hosted the popular television show "The Chew" on ABC.  Otto Las Vegas is located inside the Venetian within the Canal Shops.  When we arrived, we were greeted by the host and seated at a table where we had street performers and the beauty of being right in the heart of Canal Shops - what a great view!

 Otto offers a very diverse and decedent menu, full of variety!  Our service first brought us out a tray of Brushetta with a variety of cheeses and fruit.  Wow!  Incredible, so light on the tongue but bursting with flavor!  My favorite was the goat cheese with cherries, it was a dessert all on it's own.  Simply amazing!  The Brushetta is the only one that is not aged in house.  Fruits are also obtained from the local Farmers Market when possible.  

 Next up was there popular, Black Spaghetti.  Yes, it actually is black! Black Spaghetti is a sicilian pesto with black noodles and calamari.  It did not catch the eye in the way of being appealing, but the taste over came that.  The noodles practically melted in your mouth and for someone who is not a fan of calamari, I could not even tell what I was eating.  Everything just blended together perfectly.  The pesto sauce tasted so fresh as it was just made straight from the garden! We are parents, with two picky teens to feed and if you are worried that Otto may not be for your family - I'm here to tell you, you are wrong!  They do have a dedicated kids menu, which includes the pizza below.  While they don't have the household pepperoni that we all eat monthly, this was way better!  Below is their Salami Cotto Pizza for only $12!  Very affordable and it's really a much better taste then your household cardboard pizza.  It's fresh, as fresh as you can get and they kids absolutely loved it! 


Now my husband and I have two must haves - meat and dessert! We ended our meal with their popular Braised Pork Shoulder as well as a Gelati Tasting.  The presentation of the pork was just stunning and you didn't even need a knife as the meat was so tender, it just fell apart.   The cucumber stacked on top of the pork was the perfect match, the crunchiness that it added was off the chart.  Now who doesn't love Gelati?  Their Gelait is made in house.  We sampled the grape, apple, peanut butter, chocolate and their olive oil and sea salt.  My husband loved the grape the best, my favorite was the olive oil and sea salt.  I know it sounds incredibly weird to have an olive oil Gelati, buy it's a must try! 

 We really had an enjoyable time, the staff was very observant and took care of our every needs.  I was highly impressed that they even brought out a new set of plates and silverware for every course.  Given the quality of the food, the service and the entertainment surrounding, it is a very affordable restaurant on the Las Vegas Strip, inside the Venetian.  It is very family friendly, but also classy enough for a night out on the town with your loved one.

 The run down on Otto Las Vegas:

  • In Italian, Otto means "8", representing the restaurant's original location on 8th street in New York.  
  • Otto offers a different special for every day of the week.
  • The average price per person is $45
  • Hours are 11 a.m. to 11 p.m daily
  • Located inside the Venetian's St. Mark Square
  • Click here for Otto's updated menu items
  • Has a dedicated children's menu
  • Dress is casual to classy
  • Family friendly

For more information or to book a reservation:





In Italian, OTTO means "8," representing the restaurant's original location on 8th street in New York. Enoteca is the term used in Italy for small, local or regional wine shops where guests may sample wines from area producers.

Best Halloween Party Flicks for All Ages



It's almost Halloween party time!  Wanna know the best Halloween entertainment per age group? All parents don't mind a little spooky, but too scary or otherwise inappropriate is a whole different story.

SmartFeed is an online platform that takes all the time and guesswork out of finding quality, worry-free movies, TV shows, apps and books for kids based on age, gender, character building, academics, interests and more. All choices have been carefully vetted and selected by SmartFeed's team of expert curators. 
 
SmartFeed (www.thesmartfeed.com) just released its top picks for Halloween flicks for pre-schoolers to pre-teens! Plus, great suggestions for Halloween Family Movie Night! Check it out below.

SmartFeed Picks for Halloween Flicks - Age 5 and younger:
 
1.) Room on the Broom
2.) Dear Dracula
3.) Casper's Scare School
4.) It's the Great Pumpkin Charlie Brown
5.) Curious George Halloween Boofest
 
SmartFeed Picks for Halloween Flicks - Age 6 to 9:
 
1.) Alvin and the Chipmunks Meet The Wolfman
2.) Dreamworks' Spooky Stories
3.) ScoobyDoo and the Goblin King
4.) HalloweenTown
5.) Mad Monster Party
 
SmartFeed Picks for Halloween Flicks - Age 10 to 13:
 
1.) Monster House
2.) Frankenweenie
3.) Coraline
4.) Beetlejuice
5.) ParaNorman
6.) When Good Ghouls Go Bad
7.) Hocus Pocus
 
SmartFeed's Best Halloween Family Movies: 
 
1.) The Worst Witch (6+)
2.) The Nightmare Before Christmas (8+)
3.) Dear Dracula (4+) 
4.) Mad Monster Party (6+)

Halloween at Lake Las Vegas



Lake Las Vegas celebrates Halloween with holiday themed kids and adult cruises, a performance of Shakespeare’s Macbeth and the Henderson Symphony Orchestra’s “Scary Symphony”. They are part of the Fall Festival at Lake Las Vegas which includes other Halloween and fall-themed events and activities, now through Nov. 27.

The Haunted Pirate Cruise around the lake at Lake Las Vegas features fun activities for the whole family. Attendees can meet pirates and should be prepared for spooky surprises. Costumes are welcome, and prizes will be awarded. Admission is $25 per person, and children (age 12 and younger) must be accompanied by an adult (21 or older). The two Haunted Pirate Cruises will sail from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 21 and Oct. 28. Arrive 15 minutes prior to boarding at the marina in MonteLago Village. 

The William Shakespeare tragedy of Macbeth is being staged by the Shakespeare Institute of Nevada on Friday, Oct. 21 and Oct. 28 on the grassy knoll main stage in MonteLago Village from 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. The famed play dramatizes the damaging physical and psychological effects of political ambition on those who seek power for its own sake. Performances are free. Special VIP seating is available for $35 per person and includes front row seating and wine and hors d’oeuvres at Essence & Herbs from 6 p.m. to 6:45 p.m.

The Scary Symphony is being performed on the Ponte Vecchio Bridge overlooking Lake Las Vegas from 2 p.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 22. Under the direction of Alexandra
Arrieche, the Henderson Symphony Orchestra will perform a family-friendly program of spooky favorites and the Nevada premier of “The Composer is Dead” by Nathaniel Stookey with text by Lemony Snicket.  The program also will include “La Forza del Destino” by Giuseppe Verdi and “Night on Bald Mountain” by Modest Mussorgsky. The Scary Symphony is free to attend.

The Shipwrecked Adult Haunted Cruise features a costume contest and prizes, music, free appetizers and Captain Morgan Rum drinks, and other spooky surprises. Admission is $25 per person for adults (must be 21). The Halloween night cruise sails from the marina in MonteLago Village around the lake at Lake Las Vegas from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. on Monday, Oct. 31.   

For tickets and festival information, visit www.lakelasvegas.com.


The Fall Festival features other Halloween, seasonal and foodie events, many for free. Free daily activities include a pumpkin patch, hay bale maze, a trick or trike tricycle course and a corn pile where kids of all ages can play in a giant pile of real corn kernels. For the complete Fall Festival at Lake Las Vegas schedule, visit www.lakelasvegas.com

Lake Las Vegas is located in Henderson just minutes from Galleria Parkway and I-515/U.S. 95 or off Lake Mead Parkway and Lake Las Vegas Parkway. Free parking will be available at the Hilton Lake Las Vegas Resort & Spa parking garage adjacent to MonteLago Village. 
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