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A Latina Perspective on Entertainment, Lifestyle and Life.

Getting ready for Halloween at Knott’s Scary Farm

08/20/2014 by Michael Wynne, Jr.

Getting ready for Halloween at Knott’s Scary Farm

Fall is coming and that means the Halloween celebrations are just around the corner. Typically on Halloween I dress in something scary or my favorite villain (last year I was The Joker) and go to my friend's house to scare people as they come to the door to get their treats. But this year I will be the one getting scared because I'm planning on going to Knott's Scary Farm. I was recently … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Entertainment, Events, Family, Travel Tagged With: elvira, halloween, knott's scary farm, knotts berry farm, vampires, zombies

Knott’s Berry Farm A Southern California Staycation & #SoakCityOC

05/07/2014 by Yolanda Machado

Knott’s Berry Farm A Southern California Staycation & #SoakCityOC

The opinions in this article are my own. I do not work for, or with, any brand mentioned in this article, nor do I have any official relationship with them.  I have a relationship with GigaSavvy, for whom I create original editorial content. This summer, my family and I have made a promise to do more fun things together so for us that means it's Staycation time! We're hitting the road and … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Family, Los Angeles Tagged With: #SoakCityOC, Knott's Soak City Opening, knotts berry farm

Knott’s Berry Farm Partners with Susan G. Komen

01/31/2014 by Yolanda Machado

Knott’s Berry Farm Partners with Susan G. Komen

Disclosure: I am attending a media event courtesy of Gigasavvy for the purposes of this post. All opinions are my own.Knott's Berry farm and Susan G. Komen Orange County have partnered for a very special promotion during the months of February and March. The partnership will raise much needed funds for mammograms and breast cancer research for women in Orange County. The promotion will provide … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Events, Los Angeles Tagged With: #KnottsPink, Breast Cancer Awareness, knotts berry farm

New Years Eve for the Family at Knott’s Berry Farm #KnottsNYE

12/26/2013 by Yolanda Machado

New Years Eve for the Family at Knott’s Berry Farm #KnottsNYE

I am attending a media event for the purposes of this post. All thoughts and opinions are my own. Every year since I became a parent New Year's Eve is just my husband and I watching the ball drop while Sofia has long gone to bed. Then I sip my champagne, he sips his cider and off to bed we go. Well this year I wanted something more fun and different... so this year? We're kicking off 2014 … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Entertainment, Events, Family, Los Angeles Tagged With: knotts berry farm, KnottsNYE, Los Angeles Holiday Events, New Year's Eve with Kid Los Angeles

Time To Get Jolly At #KnottsMerryFarm

11/14/2013 by Yolanda Machado

Time To Get Jolly At #KnottsMerryFarm

I have receive tickets to attend a media event thanks to Gigasavvy. No compensation was received. All thoughts are my own.  For the past 2 years, we have been going to Knott's for almost every holiday. This season is no different as we are gearing up to check out Knott's Merry Farm for the 3rd year in a row! As a frequent Knott's goer I love that each year they add more and more to their … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Christmas, Entertainment, Los Angeles Tagged With: #KnottsMerryFarm, knotts berry farm

It’s Time for Knott’s Berry Farm’s #CampSpooky

09/28/2013 by Yolanda Machado

It’s Time for Knott’s Berry Farm’s #CampSpooky

I have received tickets to attend a media event in return for this post. No compensation was received. All opinions are 100% my own. It's BACKKKK!! Just as the air turns a bit crisper, and things start to get...spookier...Knott's Berry Farm debuts it's annual fun filled family event. That's right! It's time for Camp Spooky!! Visiting Camp Spooky is one of the best things to do in Southern … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Family, Los Angeles Tagged With: #CampSpooky, knotts berry farm

Knott’s Boardwalk: Behind the Scenes

05/10/2013 by Yolanda Machado

Knott’s Boardwalk: Behind the Scenes

A few weeks ago, I was invited to check out what's coming to Knott's Berry Farm this summer by participating in an exclusive- invite only Hard Hat tour of the new Boardwalk and Log Ride. Now, you guys know that my family and I are huge fans of the park...so I was thrilled to be checking out what goes on behind the scenes!   When we entered the Mystery Lodge, our hard hats awaited us … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Entertainment, Family, Los Angeles Tagged With: Knott's Boardwalk, knotts berry farm, Knotts Hard Hat Tour, Timber Mountain Log Ride

@Knotts Twogether is Better #LoveKnotts

02/11/2012 by Yolanda Machado

One of my first memories of love is Charlie Brown. No no... I didn't love Charlie Brown- like that anyway. :) I remember watching and wondering why he was so ...so... well, emo  (ha) about a little red headed girl. Although I didn't know then, what love felt like.. I always always rooted for him. So it is only fitting that Knott's Berry Farm be a hot spot for Valentine's Day! Now through the … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Events, Family, Los Angeles, Promotions Tagged With: knotts berry farm

#KnottsMerryFarm- the Place to be this Holiday Season

12/07/2011 by Yolanda Machado

This past weekend, my family and I were invited to attend Knotts Berry Farm for their Holiday celebration, named- Knotts Merry Farm! We, of course said yes, as we loved Knott's Scary Farm. … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Christmas, Events, Family, Los Angeles Tagged With: Christmas, family, knotts berry farm

#CampSpooky at Knotts Berry Farm!

10/07/2011 by Yolanda Machado

It's Friday, and I know all my fellow mommies out there are planning your weekends. Well if you live in the SoCal area (like me!), I gotta tell you- you have to check out Knott's Berry Farm. … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Events, Los Angeles Tagged With: amusement park, knotts berry farm, Los Angeles

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