California Strawberry Festival May 21-22 in Oxnard, Berry Best Dressed Baby Contest

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This Weekend in Southern California

One of the most fun events MommyBlogExpert has been privileged to cover for multiple years in a row is the California Strawberry Festival. This is definitely a foodies' dream for young and old as well as a perfect outing for kids and the whole family to enjoy together. With strawberries now coming into prime season on the West Coast, the time is ripe for this family-friendly event taking place at Strawberry Meadows of College Park in Oxnard on Saturday and Sunday May 21-22.

Spread out over 15 acres, the event features 500 food booths, live concerts and entertainment, 200+ arts and crafts exhibitors, cooking demonstrations and the always-popular Strawberryland for Kids area with rides, attractions and the Jest in Time Stage.

Once again the lovable Strawberry Shortcake character returns to officially reign over Strawberryland. Worth noting is that all the non-profit food booths donate 100% of their proceeds.

Berry Best Dressed Baby Contest

Not to be missed among all the fun competitions going on like strawberry pie throwing and the Best Strawberry Hat pageant for the grownups is the Berry Best Dressed Baby Contest. Come and see the cutest little ones who will be vying for the crown.  And, if you are lucky enough to have a baby now, consider enter him or her to win this contest that the media always love to cover.

Watch for More Coverage From this Year's Event

On the off chance, you can't attend this year's festivities, the always delightful Southern California mom blogger Norma Perez and her family will be covering the event again this year. 

Norma Perez, MommyBlogExpert.com

Stay tuned as Norma reports via social media live from the event this weekend as well as afterward with a recap all about it as well as more photos right here on this blog.




About California Strawberry Festival
For more information and tickets, visit the official California Strawberry Festival website. You can also keep up with all the fun about this year's event taking place May 21-22, 2016 by following the organization on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, Pinterest and YouTube.

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Free Disney Alice Coloring Sheets to Print Out Celebrate Alice Through the Looking Glass Movie

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#AliceMovie

As we all await the release of Johnny Depp's latest major motion picture, I could not be more excited to share five magical, free Disney Alice Through the Looking Glass coloring sheets printables with readers. 

Also, don't miss the official trailer, a candid exclusive Depp video interview with the director talking about this new upcoming film and the riveting movie-related Just Like Fire music video starring P!nk.

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5 Must Know Baby Stroller Shopping Tips From a Mom Who's Been There, Done That

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Guest Post 
by Evelyn Taylor
Founder MommyStroller.com

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5 Tips I Learnt from Stroller Shopping

As any new mom will tell you, shopping for strollers isn’t an easy job. Many of my friends ended up spending money they didn’t have, on strollers they didn’t need. To ensure that you don’t make those same mistakes, here are five tips learnt first-hand from stroller shopping for my own children.

1. Don’t spend a fortune on an expensive stroller right after your baby is born; instead, go for a frame carrier. Even with a hundred dollar budget, you will find enough choices both online and offline. Perfectly compatible with your car seats, a frame carrier will serve you well for the first six months or so. 

2. If you are planning to get a full-featured or an expensive stroller, make sure that you consider all the options you have and weigh them against each other. This will allow you to determine and think about the features that you and your baby would benefit most from before you actually make the purchase. Always ask yourself questions to figure out if the stroller is the right fit for you.

3. A heavier stroller will definitely make the ride steadier for your child, but you must also consider things like how often you might need to use the stairs or lift the stroller in and out of your car.

4. I did not have anyone to guide me when I became a first-time mother, but you might. If you are lucky enough to know an experienced mom well enough, do ask for her advice. If she just happens to live a lifestyle similar to yours, even better! 

5. Be careful with what you spend your money on. For example, a very expensive shock-absorbing stroller sounds like a great idea to cushion your baby from feeling the bumps on the surfaces. However, ask yourself if the surfaces you usually travel on is really that bumpy to begin with. 

Shop Smart

The bottom line is if you shop smart, hunting for strollers can actually be enjoyable and fun, rather than a headache.

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About the Author
Evelyn Taylor is the main person behind Mommy Stroller, which focuses on helping parents figure out which stroller they should get. Evelyn and her husband, Paul, decided to blog about strollers after the overwhelming feeling they experienced when trying to pick out their first stroller. Both of them enjoy spending time with family and friends, live music, and going on jogs with their kids (in strollers, of course).

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