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Best Things to do on Summer Nights in Southern California
One of the best parts of living in Southern California are the nights. The summer breeze, lights, sounds, smells and tastes that make summer special. And California is one of the best at making these nights extraordinary! Here are a few of my favorite reasons why. Knotts Summer Nights! When the sun goes down, the party turns up! Guests can enjoy a variety of activities including live music, food, and games throughout the park. The park provides special summer food and drinks, kid friendly games, live music and interactive photo-ops. You definitely want to check this out! Summer nights at the aquarium of the Pacific. You can dive into summer…
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What to do on the Oregon Coast
I know this isn’t a Southern California destination, but as you may have already read in my previous posts this summer we took a family road trip and spent a glorious week visiting the Oregon Coast. While I know there is a LOT more to see and do there, we had some pretty fabulous experiences I wanted to share with you. So that if you decide to visit the area, or perhaps take your own little road trip, our itinerary might help in the planning process. See how to make your road trip a little less stressful here and the best place to stay in Northern California (for an overnight…
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12 Strategies For a Successful Road Trip with Kids
Recently we packed up our 4 young kids (ages 8, 6, 3, and 1) and headed out on a 16-hour road trip from Southern California to the Oregon Coast. My kids are no strangers to long drives. I mean we live in the traffic capital of the world and love to get out and go; so, to an extent they are use to long bouts in the car. However, when I say long drives our typical trip usually maxes out at about 5 hours. So, to triple that amount had me a little anxious. Mostly about the baby and toddler. So, we prepared as best we could, held our breath…
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Redding: Home to the World’s Largest Sundial
Being a born and raised Southern California girl, I am not all that familiar with Northern California. So, when our family was planning a trip to Oregon, we knew we needed to stay overnight somewhere along the way. We had no idea where to stop, and therefore started doing some research to find out where the best place to stay was in Northern California for a family. And let me tell you, I found the answer; Redding, California! By the time we were done with our stay, I was ready to pack up and move! No, like seriously, I was googling home values. P.S. it’s really affordable. Redding is located…
