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Best Free Things to do in Orange County
As a mom of 4 kids I know how expensive it can be to have fun outings as a family. But, it doesn’t have to break the bank to be a great time for everyone. There are many FREE activities in the OC perfect for the whole family! Here are a few ideas to help you out on days you don’t want to spend a small fortune, but are looking for a fun day out. The Newport Beach Pirate House This house is a spectacle to say the least. It won’t take all day but it’s perfect to go and check out if you are in the area. Imagine Pirates…
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Host The Best Kid’s Foam Party!
Looking for an easy, clean and exceptionally fun party idea?! Then look no further. Foam party is your answer. And It’s Foam Time has you covered! It’s Foam Time is LA and Orange County’s (SoCal) original foam party experts. But, what is a foam party? It is exactly what it sounds like. A party of foam. All you need is a standard electrical outlet and hose connection. Then the machine and company does all the rest by filling your flat space with foam and bubbles. Not like a few sparse bubbles… but as in filling a space as high as 6 feet tall and 40 x 40 feet with dense…
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Monster Jam is Back and Better Than Ever!
Don’t worry Southern California Monster Jam fans because Monster Jam 2022 will be returning to Anaheim’s Angel Stadium for two more weekends of fun, noise, action, and of course MONSTER TRUCKS February 19 & 20th and February 26-27. We had our first experience two years ago and we weren’t sure what to expect. A demolition derby, crushing cars, flips… what? If you’ve never been you are missing out. Monster Jam is adrenaline charged, full throttled, family entertainment. And, this year Monster Jam is celebrating its 30th anniversary! What fun to witness all the excitement. Monster Jam features world-class athletes locked in intense competitions of speed and skill. Motorsports fans will…
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Best Hikes Under a Mile in Joshua Tree National Park
With Joshua Tree just about 2 hours away our family loves to get out and explore. However, with young kids in tow we have to be aware of our limits; so, we are constantly looking for the best hikes around a mile that our entire family can easily do. Joshua Tree National Park is full of amazing hikes that are perfect for all ages and abilities. These hikes highlight the best of the park and give glimpses into the beauty of it all with ample opportunities to scramble over boulders, take in the amazing landscape, see incredible rock formations and so much more. As a family we love to get…
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Win a Free Trip to Yosemite
Madera County, home to Yosemite National Park, officially invites YOU to take a journey; beginning in tranquil farmlands and ending at the tallest waterfall in North America. This adventure is sure to be wild! While Yosemite is a HUGE draw to the area there is so much more to do there. And one fun way to get it all in is by participating in an epic road trip while collect trading cards. After you collect the cards enter to win a Yosemite Adventure Vacation at Visit Yosemite Madera! Talk about a win win. Not only will you get amazing adventures on this road side scavenger hunt, you may just be…
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The Sea Sprite: Beachfront Hotel in Hermosa Beach
Address: 1016 The Strand, Hermosa Beach, CA 90254 Since 1964 The Sea Sprite in Hermosa Beach has been a staple of the area. In fact, my hubby and I both grew up visiting the hotel unbeknownst to each other until a few years into marriage; once we realized this fun fact we knew we wanted our kids to have the same fantastic memories we had there. It makes for a great beach vacation for families in LA. The best part about this hotel (in my opinion) is the location. It is pretty unbeatable. Located literally steps away from the sand you basically step out of your hotel room and onto…
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Logan’s Candies: The Gem of the Inland Empire
Ontario California's old time candy store is a Christmas gem! Visit Logan's Candy store to bend your own hot candy cane!
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Springhill Suites: Visit Oceanside California
Oceanside Ca is a great place to take a San Diego family vacation. You’ve heard it before and the saying remains true: it’s all about location, location, location… and this one cannot be beat! Oceanside is a coastal city in northern San Diego. This seaside oasis has everything you could want when visiting. From top notch recreation, including (but not limited to): water activities such as surfing, boating, paddle boarding, and whale watching. And given the perfect year round weather of sunny blue skies and warmth it also allows for a multitude of land activities, like biking, fishing, sight seeing and more. Oceanside is truly a fantastic San Diego family…
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Holiday Inn Express and Suites Ventura
Ventura truly is one of the gems of the California Coast. There is so much to do and see in the area you will want to dedicate a couple of days there to get it all in. There are many options of places to stay, but the only one I can give a personal recommendation to is the Holiday Inn right there at the Marina. This newly designed hotel building was a welcome to our family for our quick 1 night trip. Get a room with a view because the location is simply magnificent as it looks over the Harbor, water, boats and coastline. The suites had enough space for…
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What’s New at Universal Studios Hollywood
It was good to be back after so long to one of our favorite places in Southern California… Universal Studios. And like always, it definitely did NOT disappoint. We enjoyed all our favorite rides, attractions, characters, treats and experienced some new favorites this time around as well. Like……. The all new Secret Life of Pets ride Secret Life of Pets: Off the Leash Guests will first be “wowed” by the perfect replica of Katie’s NYC apartment building on Pet’s Place, where the “The Secret Life of Pets: Off the Leash!” ride takes place. The impressive new ride combines 64 technologically-advanced animated figures with hyper-realistic media and projection mapping designed to…
