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Celebrate LEGO NINJAGO Days At LEGOLAND Florida Resort

by Erica Loop

Now your little ninja can become their fave LEGO hero or villain! LEGOLAND Florida is kicking off 2020 with LEGO NINJAGO Days in January and February.

Visit LEGOLAND Florida on select Saturdays (Jan. 25-26, Feb. 1-2 and Feb. 8-9) from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. to enjoy plenty of NINJAGO-themed awesomeness.

Along with meet and greets featuring your kiddo’s fave LEGO characters and kid-friendly treats (such as kid-themed candy sushi, chocolate fortune cookies, strawberry cheesecake egg rolls, sensei snack mix and ninja nachos), the weekend-long events will also give your child the chance to “be the ninja.”

Events and activities include meet-ups with characters Kai, Nya, Lloyd, Master Wu and for the first time ever, Zane and P.I.X.A.L., a “ninjoga” kids’ yoga class, real-life ninja demonstrations, the Earth Beats ninja-inspired music and drumming show and plenty of chances to win prizes.

As if that’s not enough, your child can also hone their IRL martial arts skills in the Ninja Training Camp, dress the part at Wu’s Warehouse and blast fireballs on LEGO NINJAGO The Ride.

Guests of the LEGOLAND Hotel can also enjoy nightly ninja entertainment, a ninja-themed dance party and a competition LEGO build. For more information and to make your reservation, visit the LEGOLAND Florida Resort’s website here.

—Erica Loop

Photos: Chip Litherland, LOCK + LAND for LEGOLAND Florida Resort

 

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6 Summertime Picks from Starbucks’ Secret Menu

by Erica Loop

With the sweet summer addition of the Tie Dye Frappuccino, Starbucks just upped the ante on creative drinks. Even though the rainbow-filled Frap is pure awesomeness, it isn’t the only Sbucks pick fans flip over.

While the standard menu comes packed with plenty of caffeinated goodness, the Starbucks secret menu has so much more! As long as you know what to order (and how to order it) these dream drinks are totally up for grabs. Check out some of the top secret menu selections, courtesy of some pretty knowledgeable Instagrammers.

Raspberry Iced Tea

This tempting tea is perfect for  a hot summer day. The green and black tea blend gets a shot of sweetness with raspberry syrup!

Tropical Guava Frappuccino

Start with a strawberry frap base and add these tropical ingredients for a vaycay-worthy pick.

Mint Chocolate Chip Frappuccino

The Matcha Green Tea Frappuccino gets a major upgrade. Get the full how-to-order steps from the IG post.

Strawberry Cheesecake Frappuccino

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Get your dessert in a cup with this strawberry delight.

Twix Frappuccino

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If strawberry cheesecake isn’t your thing, then maybe a Twix-filled frap is!

Purple Drink

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This passion tea-blackberry concoction is icy purple goodness.

—Erica Loop

Featured photo: _jera_ via Instagram

 

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Keto Recipes the Whole Family Will Eat

by Susie Foresman

When you’re a busy parent, the hardest part about dieting is sticking to it, especially when it means making two separate dinners every night. One of our favorite things about the keto diet is that it’s actually fairly easy to make kid-pleasing dinners that still fit the low-carb, high-protein bill. While we don’t suggest putting your kids on this exclusive diet, we do think many of these recipes in rotation are yummy and nutritious enough to be home-runs. Keep reading to see them all.

Crock Pot Tuscan Garlic Chicken

Eat Well 101

This mouthwatering chicken dish from Eat Well 101 is bound to be an instant family favorite. It has a creamy, cheesy sauce that tastes indulgent, but you can also sneak in some greens to up the healthy factor. Click here to get the recipe.

Low-Carb Oven Fried Fish

The Wholesome Recipe Box

Crispy breaded fish that’s still keto? It’s actually possible, thanks to this genius recipe from The Wholesome Recipe Box. Best of all, your kids won’t even be able to tell it’s not a normal breading. To find out the secret trick that keeps it crispy, click here.

Zucchini Chicken Enchilada Roll-Ups

Skinnytaste

If you’re dying for a Mexican food fix, you’ve got to try these yummy roll-ups from Skinnytaste. They’re filled with shredded chicken and smothered in homemade enchilada sauce and shredded cheese. Get all the details by clicking here.

Keto Spaghetti Bolognese

Stylish Cravings

For those days when all you want is a huge bowl of pasta, this keto spaghetti bolognese recipe from Stylish Cravings will keep you on track. You can pair it with zucchini noodles or cauliflower rice and whip up some pasta for your minis. Click here to grab the recipe.

Hot Chocolate Brownie Mug Cake

The Big Man’s World

Just because you’re keto, that doesn’t mean you have to miss out on dessert! This mug cake from The Big Man’s World is just the thing when you’ve got a craving for something sweet, and can be made in the microwave or oven. Click here to get the recipe.

Cheesy Mexican Taco Skillet

Cast Iron Keto

This Mexican taco skillet from Cast Iron Keto is tasty enough to woo even the pickiest of eaters. It’s filled with ground beef, tomatoes and cauliflower rice and topped off with a healthy dose of melty cheese. To get the recipe, click here.

Spaghetti Squash Casserole

A Mind “Full” Mom

Spaghetti squash is one of our favorite veggies to work with, and kids love it too. If you haven’t given it a go yet, this casserole recipe from A Mind “Full” Mom is a great way to introduce it to your diet. It’s got all the flavors of spaghetti minus the heavy pasta. Grab the recipe by clicking here.

Low-Carb Chicken Cordon Bleu

Mama Bear’s Cookbook

Get a little fancy with this fabulous chicken cordon bleu recipe from Mama Bear’s Cookbook. Chicken thighs are filled with ham and cheese, then breaded with almond flour. To get the recipe, click here.

Meatball Mozzarella Bake

Modern Low Carb

We can never turn down a meatball, especially when they look as delicious as these homemade ones from Modern Low Carb. Pair them with pasta for the kids and a simple green salad for yourself. Click here to grab the recipe.

Strawberry Cheesecake Ice Cream

Low Carb with Jennifer

For a sweet treat, whip up this decadent strawberry cheesecake ice cream from Low Carb with Jennifer. The base is made from cream cheese and coconut cream (yum!), and chopped strawberries are mixed in. To get all the details on how it’s done, click here.

—Susie Foresman

 

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6 Spots for Waffles That Wow

by Jennifer O'Brien

What kiddo doesn’t love a fluffy, mouthwatering waffle for breakfast? Or lunch. Or dinner for that matter. Lucky for us, LA is home to some of the tastiest waffle joints around, so whether you like your waffles oozing with syrup, straight up red velvet or served with a side of wings, we’ve got you covered: for any meal, at any time of day and in every part of town.

photo: iris via flickr

Best Liege Waffles – Shaky Alibi
Shaky Alibi on Beverly has perfected the art of the Liege waffle. And what exactly is a Liege waffle you may ask? It’s a little piece of waffle heaven that’s much smaller and sweeter than your average Belgian. Made from yeast, covered in caramelized Belgian pearl sugar and served with fresh fruit, spread or on its own, the Liege is a truly unique treat your little ones can enjoy any time of day. And mom and dad will dig Shaky Alibi’s fab coffee bar with an incredible selection of lattes, teas and regular old joe. If you can steer them to a savory waffle and have room for more sugar, try the Violet Lemonade.  It’s gorgeous, unique and delicious.

Shaky Alibi
7401 Beverly Blvd.
Mid-City
323-938-5282
Online: shakyalibi.com

photo: bionicgrrl via flickr

Best Chicken & Waffles – Roscoe’s House of Chicken ‘N Waffles
Since 1975, Roscoe’s House of Chicken ‘N Waffles has been filling Angeleno bellies with their famous chicken and waffles. Juicy southern style fried chicken served alongside crispy waffles drenched in butter and syrup is the name of the game here and no one does it better. In fact, President Obama even stopped by for a bite during one of his LA visits and now has his very own dish on the menu—the Obama special. With that stamp of approval, you know it has to be good!

Tip: Weekends tend to get crazy busy, so be sure to arrive early to put your name on the list for a table.

Roscoe’s House of Chicken ‘N Waffles
1514 N. Gower St.
Hollywood
323-466-7453
Online: roscoeschickenandwaffles.com

For additional Roscoe’s locations, click here.

photo: LWYang via flickr

Best Waffle Selection – Bru’s Wiffle
Whether you prefer a scramble on your waffle, waffles for dessert, chicken and waffles, waffle tacos or sliders served on waffle buns, Bru’s Wiffle has every possible creative waffle concoction covered. All waffles are made with love from scratch using the very best ingredients available. And parents will love the gluten-free and kid-sized waffle options perfect for touchy tummies and pint-sized appetites.

Bru’s Wiffle
2408 Wilshire Blvd.
Santa Monica
310-453-2787
Online: bruswiffle.com

An additional location is now open in Beverly Hills.


photo: Yidian Cheow via flickr

Best Waffle Flavors – The Waffle
The name says it all and it’s what they do best. Right in the heart of Hollywood, The Waffle serves up its namesake in just about every flavor under the sun. From sticky bun and strawberry cheesecake to blueberry lemon and red velvet, your rugrats will have no trouble finding something they like. There’s also a wonderful kids’ menu that features smaller-sized waffles at half the cost. And don’t leave the family pup at home! Dogs are more than welcome to join you for breakfast on The Waffle’s Fido-friendly patio overlooking Sunset Blvd. They can even snack on their very own Woofles (waffle dog treats) and a bowl of water.

The Waffle
6255 Sunset Blvd.
Hollywood
323-465-6901
Online: thewafflehollywood.com

photo: More Than Waffles via Facebook

Best Authentic Belgian Waffles – More Than Waffles
For some of the most mouthwatering waffles in all of LaLa Land, Valley breakfast joint, More Than Waffles reigns supreme. Worth braving traffic for, this busy, family owned hotspot has been cooking up batches of unforgettable waffle goodness since 1975 and their breakfast is just as incredible today as the day they opened their doors. Families will love the homey interior and warm welcome that make you feel as if you’re dining at grandma’s house. Be sure to get there before 10 a.m. as lines get long with hungry patrons (and hangry tots).

More Than Waffles
17200 Ventura Blvd.
Encino
818-789-5937
Online: morethanwaffles.com

Best Homestyle Waffles – Uncle Bill’s Pancake House
Pancakes, snamcakes.  We live the waffles at this cozy pancake house that’s a perfect prelude at a walk on the beach. In addition to classic favorites like pecan and blueberry, Uncle Bill’s makes a pretty amazing cheddar cheese and bacon waffle, a must try for any self-respecting bacon lover.  Your kids will love the  easy atmosphere of this long-time Manhattan Beach breakfast spot. Plan for a wait though, as Uncle Bill’s fills up fast, especially on weekends.

1305 Highland Ave.
Manhattan Beach
310-545-5177
Online: unclebills.net

Now go have some wonderful waffles and make those bellies happy! Let us know if there’s an awesome waffle joint we missed!

–Jennifer O’Brien

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Now Scooping: Ice Cream Tacos at Cream

by Jennifer O'Brien

There’s been an incredible resurgence of ice cream shops in LA as of late, so it takes something really special (read: mind-blowingly delicious) to stand out. One new downtown shop’s doing just that by combining two of your kiddos’ favorite foods into one drool-worthy concoction. Meet the ice cream taco at Cream, a new shop near USC (and Exposition Park, which means one stop ice cream, dinos and spaceships!)

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photo credit: Cream via facebook

Having just opened its first LA location in March, Cream already has fanatic following of ice cream connoisseurs. Their overwhelming popularity is due in large part to thinking beyond the scoop. Uber creative menu items like The Cream Taco (three flavors of ice cream with two toppings nestled inside a fresh baked red velvet or regular waffle cone taco shell) are just one of the many reasons people are willing to wait for a chilly treat.

Twenty-two delicious ice cream flavors like cinnamon chill, strawberry cheesecake, salted caramel and green tea are made from premium ingredients and top-secret recipes that taste a cut above the rest. And the toppings…oh the toppings…from rainbow sprinkles to gummy bears, there’s pretty much anything any kid can imagine.

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photo credit: Cream via facebook

While The Cream Taco is certainly the shop’s current toast of the town, Cream is actually best known for it’s delectable (and totally affordable) ice cream sandwiches. With warm freshly baked cookies from red velvet and chocolate chip to snicker doodle and lemon heaven, your tots are bound to find a mixture they’ll devour. Parents will appreciate having vegan and gluten-free cookie options for tikes who need it, and almost all ice cream flavors are gluten-free with a couple soy choices available as well.

Milkshakes, fruit bars, and the always dependable cone round out the vast menu. Ample seating is available inside—perfect for escaping LA’s soaring spring & summer temps and service couldn’t be more friendly. But definitely come prepared to wait in line because wait, you will. (We swear, it’s worth it!)

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photo credit: Cream via facebook

Nearby and Noteworthy: While some of us (ok, most of us here at Red Tricycle!) wouldn’t think twice about driving across town for fabulous ice cream, some have second thoughts when it comes to words like “traffic” and “long-lines”, especially when kids are in the mix.  But this shop is perfectly positioned for a sweet stop after a long day playing at the Natural History Museum or California Science Center.  So whether you’re here to see the butterflies or check out the new Dead Sea Scrolls exhibit, this ice cream treat should be your last stop on your way home.

Yum-O Specials: Check Cream’s Facebook page for current Taco Tuesday specials which usually include $1 off all tacos.

Hours: Sun.- Wed. from noon-10 p.m. and Thurs. – Sat. from noon-midnight

Cream
3335 S. Figueroa St.
Exposition Park
213-742-9090
Online: creamnation.com

Have you treated your family to Cream? What fab flavors were your faves? We’d love to know!

–Jennifer O’Brien

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Sweet! D.C. Gets 3 New Dessert Shops (That You Must Try)

by Ayren Jackson-Cannady

There’s nothing wrong with a cupcake piled high with frosting. Nothing. At. All. But the newest bakeries in the DMV are taking a slightly different—and welcomed—approach to dessert. Move over buttercream, these sweet spots hawk everything from cookies to cake pops, that are just right (and mess free) for your little foodie.

Photo: Baked by Yael via Facebook

Baked by Yael
The scoop: Lawyer turned baker Yael Krigman has been whipping up custom cake pops and delivering them across the DMV since 2011. Now, she has the honor of owning D.C.’s first ever cakepoppery, across the street from the National Zoo (sounds like the perfect day out…hint-hint). While cakepops are the focus, save some room for Yael’s bagels, raspberry bars, rugelach, and black and white cookies.
What to try: There are five flavors of cakepops (chocolate, birthday cake, red velvet, cookies n’ cream, and lemon) for $2.95 each. Pick up one (or two) of each.

3000 Connecticut Ave., NW (Woodley Park)
202-480-9235
Online: bakedbyyael.com

Photo: MelLid G. via Yelp

Captain Cookie
The scoop: This brand new cookie shop started out as a bakery on wheels. Owner Kirk Francis operates two cookie-mobiles that still ride around the D.C. metro area hawking irresistible baked goods to office parks and birthday parties. The brick and mortar caters specifically to the Foggy Bottom community, which just so happens to be filled with GW University students…who love cookies. But if it’s not your nabe, don’t let that deter you from popping by for a visit. If you’re within a few blocks-radius, the smell alone will draw you and the kids in.
What to try: Any of the cookies—chocolate chip, Nutella, peanut butter, snickerdoodle, ginger molasses, oatmeal raisin—with a side of Trickling Springs Creamery milk.

2000 Pennsylvania Ave., NW.
202-556-3396
Online: www.captaincookiedc.com.

Photo: Ayren Jackson-Cannady

Sugar Shack
The scoop: The North Old Town section of Alexandria just got a huge sugar rush in the form of an artisan donut shop. Based in Richmond, Sugar Shack is quickly becoming the donut place du-jour. We aren’t surprised—with handcrafted flavors like maple bacon, strawberry cheesecake (made with fresh strawberries, snatch!), and Samoa, what’s not to love. Bonus: The small shop is covered in chalk paint, so kids can draw a work of art on the walls while noshing on their donut.
What to try: For Junior, chocolate or vanilla sprinkles will rate high. For grown-ups, grab a chocolate porter donut and a cup of coffee (brought in from local-fave Zeke’s).

804 N. Henry St. (Alexandria)
571-406-4734
Online: sugarshackdonuts.com

What is your favorite spot to stop for dessert? Let us know in the Comments!

—Ayren Jackson-Cannady

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