Family Life
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The Real Fun Box is a Real Fun Pop Up Experience
Are you interested in a world of fun? If you answered no to that, then you might be at the wrong place because what I am about to share with you is all about FUN! The Real Fun Box located in Arcadia’s Westfield Mall is a pop-up, instagrammable (that can be a word, right?) and interactive exhibit. The Fun Box features over 24 large art room installations that are perfect for not only taking the perfect photo but more importantly playing on and enjoying fully! All while providing an unforgettable experience perfect for the whole family. In fact, while my husband and I couldn’t help but snap photos in every…
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Best Back to School Traditions For Families
We are started up school again this week. (I am really not ready for summer to be over, but what can you do)? To ready ourselves for “the big day” there are a number of things we do in preparation and some traditions we keep at the beginning of each new school year. Back to school shopping. Every year before school starts I take the girls (my two oldest who are in school) on a special girls day. We shop, eat, and just have fun. If I am to be honest, I am not a big shopper and prefer doing it online over anything else. But, we are really not…
- Amusement Parks, Family Fun, Family Life, Family Travel, Inland Empire, Kid Activities, Let's Eat!, Los Angeles, Orange County, San Diego
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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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…
- Anza Borrego, Family Life, Griffith Park, hike, Hollywood, Laguna Beach, Murrieta, Norco, Rancho Cucamonga, Riverside, San Diego, The Great Outdoors, Torrey Pines
10 Easy Family Favorite Hikes in Southern California
My family loves to hike. We have started all our kids out young. Do they always enjoy it? No. But, they don’t usually complain much because it’s just something we’ve always done. Now, I am not talking Mt. Whitney here. I am talking a good, solid, let’s almost call them nature walks (usually between 1-3.5 miles). We do have backpack carriers (for the kids), but when possible, we try to use a stroller. Because let’s be honest, who wants to lug a kid around whilst already exerting yourself? Am I right??? And we usually try to get all the “big kids” ages 3+ doing it on their own. Here are…
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Good Remedy For Anxiety
In the last few years I have struggled with a bit of anxiety. Since the birth of my last baby (#4), it has amplified significantly. I don’t like to share these struggles with too many people… and I say that as I write this on a public social media post. I know, the irony is not lost on me. I also know that admitting this does not make me weak, or broken. In fact, while I am a person who doesn’t like to admit weakness, my struggles make me very normal. I don’t know statistics and facts about the subject, though I bet with a quick google search I could…
