MONSTER JAM® MARKS FIRST CALIFORNIA RETURN AT 100% CAPACITY WITH ACTION-PACKED WEEKEND OF FAMILY FUN

First public non-sports league (NBA) family event to be held at STAPLES Center

AT STAPLES CENTER LOS ANGELES FROM JULY 23–25

Enhanced Health and Safety Measures Implemented for Fan Wellness

**Pre-Sale Tickets Now Available!!**

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Los Angeles, CA (June 14, 2021) – This. Is. MONSTER JAM®! The most action-packed motorsports experience for families in the world today roars back into Los Angeles for a high-octane weekend at STAPLES Center on Friday, July 23 through Sunday, July 25 at 100% capacity. Marking the first Monster Jam event back in California following a pandemic pause and the first public non-sports league (NBA) family event to be held at STAPLES Center, Monster Jam features the ultimate mix of high-flying entertainment and four-wheel excitement. With unbelievable action to unexpected thrills, this is full throttle family fun!

Sign up today to become a Monster Jam Preferred Customer at www.MonsterJam.com/en-US/preferred-customer-page to get exclusive early access to the pre-sale offer code to purchase advance tickets starting today to get the best seats available before tickets go on-sale to the general public tomorrow Tuesday June 15th. up today to become a Monster Jam Preferred Customer at www.MonsterJam.com/en-US/preferred-customer-page to get exclusive early access to the pre-sale offer code to purchase advance tickets starting today to get the best seats available before tickets go on-sale to the general public tomorrow Tuesday June 15th.

As the pandemic recovery progresses, Monster Jam is monitoring changes to government mandates, public health guidelines and industry standards and is working closely with our venue partners to adjust protocols for the safety and wellness of guests based on state and local requirements. For details about Monster Jam’s Ultimate Lineup for Fan Wellness, please go here. Face coverings are currently required per government order, which is subject to change prior to the event. Full vaccination or a negative COVID-19 test is required to attend. Please continue to monitor the venue website at STAPLES Center SAFE for requirements and venue health protocols in advance of your event date.

Monster Jam has reimagined the live event guest experience and created contactless shopping for fans to order merchandise in advance or onsite from the comfort of their seat. Once ordered, guests can pick up their items at a convenient, contactless pickup station during the live event. Additional information can be found here.

SoCal Monster Jam fans will witness a fierce battle for the event championship with each skilled Monster Jam athlete tearing up the dirt with gravity-defying feats in 12,000-pound Monster Jam trucks going head-to-head for points in Freestyle, Skills Challenges and Racing competitions. Plus, fans can become part of the action by voting for the winner in the Skills Challenge and Freestyle competitions via real-time, in-stadium fan voting on their smartphones.

Monster Jam drivers are trained, world-class male and female athletes who have mastered not only the physical strength and mental stamina needed to compete, but the vital dexterity to control 12,000-pound machines capable of doing backflips, vertical two-wheel skills and racing at speeds up to 70 miles-per-hour to produce jaw-dropping, live motorsports action seen around the world. From unbelievable action to unexpected thrills, this is full throttle family fun!

The all-star Los Angeles truck lineup will feature multiple fan favorites as Brandon Vinson gets behind the wheel of the legendary Grave Digger® and Ryan Anderson climbs back aboard Son-uva Digger® for the first time in 2021. Reigning Monster Jam World Finals Freestyle champion Linsey Read will compete in Scooby- Doo™.

Quick and Easy Delicious Grinch and Holiday Style Hot Chocolate Bombs!

Quick and easy Hot Chocolate Bombs, a treat for the whole family!

Grinch Hot Chocolate Bomb

It has been 9 months of being in quarantine and with Christmas around the corner I am trying to keep things magical for my 6 year old daughter Olivia. We have been seeing hot cocoa bombs all over the place and Livi is a huge hot cocoa fan, so she begged me to make them. I was so happy we did because they were pretty easy to make and super delicious. The creamiest, tastiest hot cocoa was the final result. As always, these were taste tested and approved by both daddy and Olivia.

Ghirardelli Melting Wafers work great!

Ingredients (makes 3 small hot cocoa bombs)

1. A few cups of Ghirardelli Melting Wafers (we used the white vanilla and mixed it with some green melting chocolate we had at home. Any melting chocolate is good, including milk chocolate or other colors)

2. Mini rubber spatula and/or baking brush

3. Silicone Molds, we used small (makes about 6-8 oz depending on sweetness desired) but if you want larger hot chocolate bombs, buy medium/large molds. (https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B08MBZ6WTV/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o06_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1)

4. Mini marshmallows or any other desired hot cocoa toppings

5. Hot cocoa mix, we just used prepackaged cocoa and 1 package was enough for 3 small bombs.

6. Extra plate and cup

7. Gloves (It can get messy and to avoid any contamination)

8. Microwaveable Bowl

Step 1

Add 2-3 cups of melting chocolate wafers, any color or type to a microwaveable bowl. Warm as recommended per packaging or until soft/melted. I recommend 15 second intervals so it doesn't overheat. We also loved the creamy taste that Ghirardelli chocolate gave our cocoa.

Step 2

Remove the bowl with chocolate from the microwave. Stir the chocolate to ensure it is all melted and soft.

Step 3

Take the mini rubber spatula and fill each of the 1/2 dome silicone molds with the melted chocolate. Make sure to evenly apply it all over the inner part of the mold with the brush or spatula. You can remove any excess with the spatula and return it to the bowl.

Step 4

Once the inside of the domes are covered with chocolate place in the freezer for 5 minutes. Unless you are a professional chef, expect that it will look messy. Don't worry ours did and they still turned out beautiful.

Step 6

Remove the silicone molds from the freezer. Pop out the chocolate half domes. The silicone makes it super easy, it pretty much just pops right out. Just gently stretch the edges of the mold.

Step 7

Fill 3 halves with your hot cocoa mix, marshmallows and any other desired toppings. For the smaller size molds we found that about a tablespoon of cocoa and 6 marshmallows were perfect. Livi, of course, always tried to squeeze more in!

Step 8

Get a hot plate (careful!) Heat a plate with a cup of water on top of it for about 1 minute. You can toss the water. Take the 1 empty half and press the rim of the open side against the warm plate. Then press the empty half on a filled half to seal. Continue this process with all the remaining halves.

Tip: If you have any broken edges or it isn't quite sealing, use excess melted chocolate (that is still warm or warm it up) and close any opening or use it to help seal it up.

Step 9

Put the bombs in the freezer for a few minutes to ensure they seal. Then remove and decorate it as desired. Sprinkles, baking glitter, and drizzling more chocolate all work well and look pretty. We used glitter, drizzled the chocolate and red icing (I wanted candy hearts but couldn't readily find any) to give some of them a Grinch look.

Step 10

Remove from freezer and store at room temperature in an air tight container. We were running the heater a lot and were scared they were going to melt so we left them in the freezer. When we wanted to use them we removed and let them sit for about 10 minutes and they were fine.

Holiday Grinch and Penguin Hot Cocoa Bombs

Step 11

Place your hot cocoa bomb in a cup and pour 6-8 oz. (we did about a half of a large mug) of warm milk or water over it Alternatively warm a cup of milk or water and carefully place it in the cup. The first way is preferred (or so they say) but both were effective for us. I do have to say the milk really gave it a creamier overall taste and the choice of Ghirardelli chocolate couldn't have been better! Enjoy your tasty treat!

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Easy DIY Holiday Grinch Slime!

This DIY Grinch Slime is super easy to make and super fun to play with!

Simple, fun, and easy DIY Grinch Slime!

I don't know about you, but we are huge Grinch fans. So we love to make Grinch Slime every holiday while watching the movie. This slime is super easy to make with the kids and hours of fun play. The slime keeps for months if you seal it in an air tight container too!

Ingredients

5 oz Elmer's white glue

1/2 cup water

A few drops of green food coloring

Lots of green glitter

1/2 teaspoon baking soda

1 tablespoon contact solution

Small red heart charm

Step 1

Pour 5 oz of Elmer's white glue in a bowl

Step 2

Add 1/2 cup of water.

Step 3

Add a few drops of green food coloring. Feel free to add more to get desired color.

Step 4

Add 1/2 teaspoon of baking soda.

Step 5

Add 1 tablespoon of contact solution.

Step 6

Add lots of green glitter. I prefer to get a thicker craft type glitter as it holds better and doesn't get messy.

Step 6

Add a heart or several hearts. We bought hearts on Amazon that can be kept after you dispose of the slime. Here is a link to something similar: https://www.amazon.com/AiFanS-Approx-Acrylic-Scatter-Decoration/dp/B01LZFZEN0/ref=sr_1_6

Comment below if you have tried this before or if you have done it a different way and send me your pictures when you try this so I can see just how creative you got!

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