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African-American Festival at the Aquarium of the Pacific
African-American Festival at the Aquarium of the Pacific
00Join the Aquarium of the Pacific as it hosts its tenth annual African-American Festival, celebrating the rich diversity of African-American and African cultures. The weekend will feature live entertainment, arts and crafts, ethnic food, and more. Festival performers include hip hop and break dancers, tap dancers, gospel singers, Mardi Gras second line dancers, jazz musicians, interactive drum...
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Mimi’s Cafe supports “Go Red” for women!
Mimi’s Cafe supports “Go Red” for women!
00A couple of days ago I told you about how Mimi’s Cafe is supporting the Heart Association’s Go Red for Women movement. I was invited to their restaurant to take part in the program and I had two of my best friends tag along. We haven’t been out for lunch in such a long time, that I knew we would be in for a great time. We each wore RED and headed out to our local...
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Knott’s~Twogether is Better!
Knott’s~Twogether is Better!
00I must say that growing up in Southern California truly has its advantage. Beautiful weather, you look to the right you have the mountains, look to the left you have nothing but beaches. Theme parks are a staple here and one of my all time favorite is Knott’s Berry Farm. ““ During my teenage years, Knott’s was the place to be. The old-western feel to it and the...
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Medieval Times!
Medieval Times!
00Have you been to Medieval Times? If you have, then you know what fun it is. Last week, I had the chance to go again after maybe about 15+ years. I remember the first time I went to Medieval Time. I was in high school and thought is was cool. This time I was able to bring my kids and to see the show through the eyes of my son was fantastic! My son is 6 and he was blown away. When we drove...
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Go Red at Mimi’s Cafe!
Go Red at Mimi’s Cafe!
00Many of you know that I am a survivor of Heart Disease. I’ve told you many times about Go Red in the past and well, it’s that time of the year again and I am making it a point to celebrate at Mimi’s Cafe, tomorrow! For more info, watch the video! (: Why do you ask? Friday is National Wear Red Day!!! Show your support for the American Heart Association’s Go Red...
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Cirque du Soleil~Ovo
Cirque du Soleil~Ovo
00Last week, I was invited to see Cirque du Soleil, Ovo! Once again, Cirque has managed to blow me away. This is one show that left me with a smile on my face. OVO is a headlong rush into a colourful ecosystem teeming with life, where insects work, eat, crawl, flutter, play, fight and look for love in a non-stop riot of energy and movement. The insects’ home is a world of...
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MONSTER JAM Meet and Greet!
MONSTER JAM Meet and Greet!
00Last Thursday we got the awesome chance to go Angles Stadium and get a close up view of today’s Monster Jam! We were actually allowed on the field. This was really a fun treat! This is what we went to see: Excaliber and Shock Therapy! Whooo Hoooo! Read all about Monster Jam here! This is not a paid post. All thoughts and opinions are my own. I was invited to the...
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A Whale of a Good Time!
A Whale of a Good Time!
00Have you ever been whale watching? I have. I was in either kindergarten or 1st grade. All I remember is going with my class and seeing nothing. Since then (yes, literally) I’ve always wanted to go and take a boat ride and actually see these majestic beasts. I love whales. I love watching documentaries about them. I love hearing about them. They fascinate me and of course scare...
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Sid the Science Kid is coming to Discovery Science Center!
Sid the Science Kid is coming to Discovery Science Center!
00Get your little scientists ready and head on down to the Discovery Science Center in Santa Ana because Sid the Science Kid will be there this Sunday, January 22, 2012 from 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Sid will be available for a “meet and greet” with kids and families. A special screening, as well as learning stations and hands-on activities, will also be offered as part of “PBS SoCal Day at...
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Monster Jam and Grave Digger 30th Anniversary Experience
Monster Jam and Grave Digger 30th Anniversary Experience
00In honor of the 30th anniversary of Grave Digger in 2012, the entire Grave Digger race team, including creator Dennis Anderson, will be commemorating the 30 year history as the most celebrated Monster Jam monster truck of all time. The fun starts this Saturday at Angel Stadium in Anaheim, Ca! With a year-long celebration, Advance Auto Parts Monster Jam fans will not want to miss this chance...
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CARTOON NETWORK AND DISCOVERY SCIENCE CENTER PRESENT STAR WARS: THE CLONE WARS TAKEOVER DAY
CARTOON NETWORK AND DISCOVERY SCIENCE CENTER PRESENT STAR WARS: THE CLONE WARS TAKEOVER DAY
00Clone Toopers are set to invade The Discovery Cube in Santa Ana in an exciting Family-Friendly event on January 14, 2012. Put on your favorite Star Wars costume and join us as Cartoon Network’s most popular series, Star Wars: The Clone Wars, takes over Discovery Science Center. Don’t miss your chance to meet the heroic Clone Troopers, spin the Star Wars: The Clone Wars prize wheel, pose in...
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Waste to Waves Styrofoam drive at The Aquarium of the Pacific!
Waste to Waves Styrofoam drive at The Aquarium of the Pacific!
00Did you know that recycling Styrofoam can be turned into surfboards? I had no idea! The Aquarium of the Pacific is partnering with Sustainable Surf to turn Styrofoam waste into surfboards. The Aquarium will host a foam collection drive on January 14 to support the newly launched nonprofit surf organization’s Waste to Waves program. Through this program expanded polystyrene, also known as...
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Noon Year’s Eve at Discovery Science Center!
Noon Year’s Eve at Discovery Science Center!
00This is going to be cute. If your kids are never awake long enough to enjoy a “Midnight” NYE countdown, take them down to the Discovery Science Center to have a “Noon” NYE countdown! Not only will your kids get to experience a NYE countdown, they will also be “entertained” with many activities, just for this day! On December 31, 2011 Noon & 2 PM guests...
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it’s a small world Holiday at Disneyland Resort!
it’s a small world Holiday at Disneyland Resort!
00Have you ever wanted to know how it’s a small world in Fantasyland at Disneyland gets transformed into a festive holiday attraction? Join me and my good friend, Silvia from www.MamaLatinaTips.com, as we take a ride on “it’s a small world” Holiday and talk to Cast Member Claudia Céspedes. “it’s a small world” Holiday becomes a worldwide celebration of the...
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The Holidays at Disneyland Resort
The Holidays at Disneyland Resort
00The kids are almost out of school for Christmas break and if Disneyland is on your radar to visit, you have to check out these highlights that will make your trip to the Disneyland Resort a trip full of holiday memories! The whole park is beautiful (hint: bring extra memory cards) . There is nothing that has not been touched by a holiday decoration. During the day you can see all the...
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Disney On Ice- Disney-Pixar’s TOY STORY 3: Mom Discount!
Disney On Ice- Disney-Pixar’s TOY STORY 3: Mom Discount!
00Disney on Ice is coming to town. If you are looking for a discount, here ya go! Click on the image to make it larger: Read about Disney on Ice- Toy Story 3 and get your discount using code name: MOM today!!! This is not a paid post. All thoughts and opinions are my own. I was given media tickets to attend the...
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Mr. Popper’s Penguins on DVD now!
Mr. Popper’s Penguins on DVD now!
00Debuting on Blu-ray, DVD and Digital Download December 6! As Mr. Popper quickly gets acquainted with – and increasingly attached to – his winged roommates, his life quickly unravels: the deal he’s long been working on with a formidable socialiate, Mrs. Van Gundy, played by the acclaimed Angela Lansbury (Murder She Wrote, Beauty and the Beast), is derailed and Popper almost lands in...
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Christmas festivities at Heritage Hill Historical Park!
Christmas festivities at Heritage Hill Historical Park!
00This past Thursday I was invited to beautiful Heritage Hill Historical Park. I have never been there and was really excited to finally visit an OC park facility. Heritage Hill is a historical park that boasts fully restored and furnished historic buildings from early history of the Saddleback Valley and El Toro area from the Mexican Rancho era (Serrano Adobe, circa 1863), to the founding of...
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Blowouts at the Drybar!
Blowouts at the Drybar!
00Oh the Drybar. OH. My. There is only one word to describe the Drybar… luxurious. Originally from L.A., Drybar offers only blowouts for $35 flat…no cuts, no colors, just blowouts. That, to a curly haired mom is sweet, sweet music. Like you’ve read. Drybar only offers blowouts. This is the beauty of it. I went to the Drybar at Fashion Island in Newport Beach. Once you...
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Star Wars Exhibit at Discovery Science Center!
Star Wars Exhibit at Discovery Science Center!
00I am talking about this like as if this exhibit is only here for about 1 day. It will be here for a while but still, you have got to come here NOW! Discovery Science Center presents: Last Wednesday, in the wee hours of the morning, yes, I’m talking at about 5:45am we were already on the freeway driving to the Discovery Cube to help out with filming when KTLA Channel 5 news would be...
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Mr. Popper’s Penguins- A Sleepover!
Mr. Popper’s Penguins- A Sleepover!
00Mr. Popper’s Penguins is one of my favorite books. No, I didn’t read it in school. I didn’t even know about it til I was married with children. It’s one of my favorite books because it is one of the few books my son read, cover-to-cover. If you have a son who “reading a book” isn’t exactly his cup of tea, then you know why I am so excited about...
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A White Disneyland Christmas!
A White Disneyland Christmas!
00If you are planning a trip to Disneyland this holiday season I have information and tips for you and your family to enjoy both Disneyland and Disney California Adventure. Last week I was invited by the resort to check out the parks during this merriest time of the year. If there is truly one time to visit a Disney park, it’s during the holidays. Trust me! Disneyland is dressed in...
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Kmart Layaway for your Holiday Shopping!
Kmart Layaway for your Holiday Shopping!
00I’ve known about Kmart Layaway program for a long time now. If you are a long time reader you know that my mom worked for Kmart for more than 25 years. I grew up at my mom’s store. Layaway was at times- the only way my family was able to purchase many items from the store, especially when it came time for Christmas shopping. Fast forward many years and Kmart Layaway Program is...
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Disney On Ice presents DISNEY• PIXAR’S Toy Story 3
Disney On Ice presents DISNEY• PIXAR’S Toy Story 3
00The Toys are Back in Town! Coming to Southern California December 14, 2011 – January 8, 2012 Toy Story 3, the Academy Award winning smash hit blockbuster, is so hot it’s cool as everyone’s favorite toys take to the ice in Disney On Ice presents Disney•Pixar’s Toy Story 3! An accomplished creative team and a cast of world-class skaters are bringing Woody, the pull-string...
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LA Auto Show- 2011
LA Auto Show- 2011
00It’s that time of year again! The LA Auto Show is back in town at the Los Angeles Convention Center Nov. 18-27 ! Yes, even on Thanksgiving Day!!!!! More than 20 significant world debuts and more than 30 North American debuts will showcase an auto industry that is rapidly changing to reflect new consumer demands. Vehicles range from highly efficient, 40-mpg internal combustion...
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Veterans Day Celebration at Pretend City!
Veterans Day Celebration at Pretend City!
00Pretend City Children’s Museum Pays Tribute to Our Country’s Service Men and Women with Free Military Admission on Veteran’s Day Pretend City Children’s Museum will host members of the military and their immediate family with free admission on Veteran’s Day. The museum will be open to everyone for a celebration in honor of American’s veterans for their patriotism, love of country...
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Maple Ballet’s presents: THE NUTCRACKER
Maple Ballet’s presents: THE NUTCRACKER
00Maple Ballet’s THE NUTCRACKER: The Spirit of the Season on Stage Beloved Ballet Returns for its 2011 Holiday Engagement Led by Artistic Director, Charles Maple. This holiday season, audiences will once again be transported to the enchanting land of the Palace of Sweets Theatre as the Maple Ballet returns with its original rendition of The Nutcracker to Irvine’s Northwood Performing Arts...
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Feria de Todobebé en Walmart!
Feria de Todobebé en Walmart!
00Tomorrow, Todobebé will be hosting a Fair! No, no carnivals rides or cotton candy, but a family and parenting fair. Don’t let the name deceive you. Even though the event is being put on by the hugely popular Spanish-Language website, Todobebé these fairs are especially made for moms who are pregnant, or have small children that are between the ages of 0-5 years old. One fair...
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The Arts & Learning Conservatory presents- Beauty & the Beast!
The Arts & Learning Conservatory presents- Beauty & the Beast!
00The Arts & Learning Conservatory (A&L), one of Orange County’s most innovative youth-focused arts education programs, is pleased to announce the upcoming presentation of Disney’s Beauty and the Beast. The program will be performed at the Newport Mesa Church Auditorium, with performances scheduled for Friday, November 18th, at 7 p.m., and on Saturday, November 19th, at 11 a.m. and 5...
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Local Halloween Fun with OC Parks!
Local Halloween Fun with OC Parks!
00Still looking for something to do with the kids this weekend? Start your Halloween fun weekend with these awesome events! Irvine Park Railroad Pumpkin Patch October 1 – 31 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. Weekdays 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. Weekends Irvine Park Railroad’s sixth annual pumpkin patch is fun for the entire family! Activities include train rides, hay rides, a haunted house, a hay maze, pony rides,...
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Cirque du Soleil- IRIS!
Cirque du Soleil- IRIS!
00IRIS,IRIS…. IRIS! This is one review in which all I want to say is GO SEE IRIS! Then- you pack up for family and go watch IRIS. I’ve only been to a few Cirque de Soleil shows and it seems that every time I go, it get’s better and better and Way. More. WOW! It manages to take my breath away every single time. The show is making the Kodak Theater its home for the next 10...
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Discovery Science Center- Bug Invasion!
Discovery Science Center- Bug Invasion!
00The Discovery Center in Santa Ana has a serious bug problem. Like… gross, slimy, leggy bug problem. Ewww! I’m kidding. They do have a cool exhibit- Bug Invasion. All month long, bugs and insects of all shapes and sizes are creeping their way in, on and around Discovery Science Center! The whole bottom floor has been transformed into a bugs land that is fun and interactive for...
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RIDEMAKERZ Supports the Fight Against Breast Cancer
RIDEMAKERZ Supports the Fight Against Breast Cancer
00In support of the fight against breast cancer, RIDEMAKERZ will donate $5 to The Breast Cancer Research Foundation for each customizable pink RZ Rascal RIDE purchased either in-store or online, in October. When purchasing the pink RZ Rascal, car enthusiasts of any age can have fun tricking-out the RIDE with a wide array of tires, wheels, spoilers, side pipes and other accessories and feel good...
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Discovery Scinece Center to host -ANAHEIM DUCKS WEEK- Oct. 15-23!
Discovery Scinece Center to host -ANAHEIM DUCKS WEEK- Oct. 15-23!
00Dust off your Ducks’ jerseys, hockey season is back! To celebrate the start of the National Hockey League (NHL) season, Discovery Science Center (DSC) and the Anaheim Ducks have teamed up to present Anaheim Ducks Week! From October 15 – 23, all children ages 3-14 wearing Anaheim Ducks’ gear (hat, t-shirt or jersey) will receive free admission to DSC! Cheer on the Ducks as they take on...
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A Muppet Good Time!
A Muppet Good Time!
00Today is the day! Even though I had a snafu with my car, later on today I am on my way to the glitz and glamor of Hollywood for the weekend. Read all about it here! If you have a twitter account, you will be able to follow my and 21 blogger’s twitter stream as we all hit Hollywood by storm. Want to know all about the -soon to be released- Real Steel and The Muppets? Follow us on...
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Aquarium of the Pacific to host “Baja Splash Cultural Festival!”
Aquarium of the Pacific to host “Baja Splash Cultural Festival!”
00I bet you never thought that you could explore Latin American cultures while learning about the ocean at the Aquarium of the Pacific, right? Well, continuing with our celebration of National Hispanic Heritage Month, I wanted to tell you about a special event going on next week at the Aquarium of the Pacific. Next weekend, Sept. 24-25, 2011 from 9 a.m.-5 p.m., the aquarium will host its 10th...
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Phineas and Ferb~ Mom Discount!
Phineas and Ferb~ Mom Discount!
00If you plan on going to the Phineas and Ferb Best Live Tour show, check out this cool discount! You can save THREE ways! 1. Print the image above. 2. If you are buying your tickets though Ticketmaster, use discount code MOM, and you can save $5 on tickets! 3. You can also call (800) 745-3000 and mention the discount code: MOM. This is not a paid post. All thoughts and opinions are my...
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OC School Supply Donation Drive with The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf!
OC School Supply Donation Drive with The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf!
00September 13, from 4 – 7pm during Fall Open House, each of the 24 The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf OC locations will donate a $1.00 donation per beverage served to their adopted school. September 12, The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf® will offer $1.00 off any beverage to any Orange County customer who donates supplies. With the cut in school funding, teachers and schools are short on...
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Proud Scout Momma!
Proud Scout Momma!
00This is a Sponsored post written by me on behalf of Boy Scouts of America for SocialSpark. All opinions are 100% mine. I have been a scout mom for about 5 years now. My oldest son is a 1st class scout. My 1st grader is now super eager to start his scouting career. I am determined to have at least 1 eagle scout. The Boy Scouts of Americaprogram has been a great experience for both my son...
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L.A. County Fair- Pure. Fun. {Giveaway}
L.A. County Fair- Pure. Fun. {Giveaway}
00Last week I was invite to the coolest event ever. The L.A. County Fair Media food preview! Yes… comida! Fair food especially had me loving this whole event. No, I did not piggy out on fried food. Although it was there, in reality, that not all the fair has to offer! With the whole food truck craze going on right now, the L.A. County Fair has some of the top notch food trucks for...
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The wonder of D23!
The wonder of D23!
00D23 is long gone now, yet as I blog on Disneylandia al Dia, the special Disney feeling comes back all over again. Almost 2 weeks ago, big time fans of Disney came far and wide to see what’s been happening with the mouse. Since blogging for Disneylandia, my love for Disney has grown. Although I know I will never get to the level of a certain fellow blogger, deep in my heart I hold...
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A blogger’s Shopping Challenge! {Vote for me}
A blogger’s Shopping Challenge! {Vote for me}
00Shopping… It’s every girls dream. Unfortunately, it’s not really my thing to do. My perfect shopping trip is going into a store look for what I need, get it and get out. Simple. All this changed when I had kids. I can spend hours shopping at a mall, looking for that perfect outfit for the kids. I love it! For 7 years (before the little ones came along) my eldest was...
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Feliz Cumpleaños, Pretend City!
Feliz Cumpleaños, Pretend City!
00Pretend City turnsTwo! This Tuesday August 30, in celebration of their anniversary, Pretend City is opening their doors to the public for FREE all day long! The mayor of Irvine will be present, there will be a cake cutting, and special events geared towards 2 year olds. If you have never been to pretend city, you have to check it out! It’s a lot of fun for you little ones. Pretend...
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Positive Sprouts Garden
Positive Sprouts Garden
00A couple of weeks ago, I had the chance to attend a local event in which we (my kids included) got to plant a Fruit and Veggie garden! We were able to team up with the Boys & Girls Club and Amway. Take a look at my story! All the kids had a fantastic time. From the looks of it, it might have been the first time many of them helped build and plant a garden. There were 3 pods that were...
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Disney’s Phineas and Ferb: The Best LIVE Tour Ever!
Disney’s Phineas and Ferb: The Best LIVE Tour Ever!
00Phineas and Ferb are gonna do it all! Disney Channel’s animated gem, the critically acclaimed “Phineas and Ferb,” TV’s #1 animated series among Tweens 9-14 for three years running, has reached a new pinnacle by inspiring an exciting live touring stage show which will play more than 80 hometowns across the country beginning in August. The show performs at the Fred Kavli...
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Mom discount code for Fully Charged!
Mom discount code for Fully Charged!
00The circus is in town! Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey presents Fully Charged! You can read all about it, here! Right now, when you use discount code: MOM, you can save $4.00! Just click on the image to make it bigger. The 3 Southland circus performances to serve you: Los Angeles – Staples Center: Wednesday, July 20 – Sunday, July 24 Orange County – Honda Center:...
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Carbon Monoxide Alarms {Local Giveaway}
Carbon Monoxide Alarms {Local Giveaway}
00A new state law, here in California, went into effect, which requires all existing single family homes to install carbon monoxide alarms. Carbon monoxide is an invisible, odorless poison that can only be detected with an alarm. There have been way to many stories in the news on how entire families have died because of Carbon Monoxide poisoning. It’s so heartbreaking when you hear how...
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My kids and the Great Outdoors!
My kids and the Great Outdoors!
00Thanks to SUBWAY® restaurants for sponsoring my post about summer fun with my kids. Check out the Kid Eat Free program at any LA area location! Just purchase any two subs, two sides and two drinks, and you can get a kid’s meal FREE! This is the summer of many “firsts” for my familia. My 12yo will not be attending Boy Scout camp this year, but will attend his first youth camp at...
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Discovery Center, a summer relief!
Discovery Center, a summer relief!
00Summer is in full swing, here in my home. How are you hanging on? The temps have slowly been rising, here in So Cal. We are just starting to feel the heat. I think something cosmic happens when it’s summer. Besides the usual boredom that hits kids the second they are off for summer vacay, their energy level does not seem to taper off as the day goes by! So, what to do then,...
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Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey- Fully Charged
Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey- Fully Charged
00Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey invites families to disconnect from the digital world and plug into the most electrifying circus experience ever at the all-new show Fully Charged, where megawatts of thrills explode off the arena floor with breathtaking dare-devilry, superhuman stunts and never-before-seen performances that will energize Children Of All Ages! Fully Charged is lead...
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