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Orange County Kid’s Cooking Class with Lil’ Pinkies Up
“Cooking with kids is not just about ingredients, recipes, and cooking. It’s about harnessing imagination, empowerment, and creativity.” Guy Fieri Allison owner of Lil’ Pinkies Up in Newport Beach, Ca: “Food is my love language and fostering polite, inquisitive eaters is my passion! By focusing on making food fun, and fostering an inclusive process that includes their opinions, a foundation of mutual respect is formed where kids can naturally expand their palates without pressure. From where I started as a new stepmom a few years ago with skeptical, picky, anxious eaters (often eating just French fries as their dinner) I am proud to say they can now sit down at…
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Free Hot Air Balloon Ride for the Whole Family at this Orange County Great Park
The only place you can take a hot air balloon ride for free in Southern California.
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Ricky Zoom: Welcome to Wheelford Preschool App
This post is sponsored by Ricky Zoom. But, all opinions are my own. Screen time. In a perfect world, I would have my kids use it minimally. But, I work from home, have 4 kids each with individual needs and let’s be honest, sometimes my sanity depends on it. So, I love the Ricky Zoom app because when my kids do get their screen time, and I get a few all-important minutes to do what I need to around the house; I know they are getting good, age-appropriate, interactive and educational screen-time that they enjoy, but also they are learning important life lessons without even realizing it. It comes in…
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What LA Museums Are Free on Museum Day
One of the BEST days for us as a family (and as a couple on our dates) have been exploring the many incredible museums found all over L.A. Over 40 Los Angeles museums will open their doors and invite visitors to attend free of charge tomorrow January 25, 2020. This offer is for general museum admission only and does not apply to specially ticketed exhibitions. Regular parking fees apply at each museum. Please check individual museum websites for hours, directions, and other visitor information. Participating Museums Academy Museum of Motion Pictures(Museum opening in 2020. See activity details.) American Museum of Ceramic Art Automobile Driving Museum Autry Museum of the American West…
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How To Host Your Own Murder Mystery Dinner Party
Plan your own murder mystery dinner party!
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How to Celebrate Martin Luther King Day
Many, though I know not all of us, have an extended 3 day weekend, thanks to the incredible Martin Luther King Jr. To remember this great man and the legacy he left behind here are family friendly ways to honor and celebrate him this weekend in Southern California: Check out the California African American Museum (CAAM). Located in the eastern end of Exposition Park. On Monday, Jan. 20 CAAM presents the annual Martin Luther King, Jr. Day Celebration, taking place from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. The free, family-friendly event includes: Family drop-in art activities King Study Group Rock the Vote! “Vote or Perish: Fighting for Civil Rights in an Election…
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10 of the Best Things to See in St. George Utah For First Timers
As many times as we’ve visited Southern Utah it never disappoints. It has every outdoor adventure you can think of and is absolutely stunning. Proof lies in the many MANY National Parks nestled so close to one another. Better yet, it is all very affordable, making it the perfect family destination. St. George is the largest city in the Southern part of Utah and is a great place to stay as you discover the beauty of the region with all the comforts of the city. Our family visits the area often from Southern California since it is a relatively quick drive at a little over 5 hours. We have had…
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Etiwanda Falls Waterfall Trail in the Inland Empire
It’s been years since we’ve done the Etiwanda Falls Trail in the North Etiwanda Preserve in Rancho Cucamonga, Ca. In fact, the last time we did it, we had 2 kids and one of them was still in the hiking carrier. So, adding two more was interesting because this is a hike. Not a hard hike, but it is relatively long coming in at 3.4 miles. TRAIL-HEAD: Etiwanda Falls Trail (look on maps) North of the 210 fwy off Etiwanda Ave. DON’T PARK ON STREET!!! Watched a cop write about 100 tickets to cars on the street; pay attention to the “No-Parking” signs. There is a gravel lot at the…
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Family Holiday Traditions
I am a firm believer in family traditions. I like to do our traditional events and activities year after year. I think it gives us as a family something to look forward to, it allows us time to reminisce together, and it is comfortable, safe and warm (can you tell I am a person who doesn’t easily embrace change)? This doesn’t mean I won’t do or add new things into the mix; it just means there are things I like and look forward to and everything extra is simply icing on the cake. The holidays are the best when it comes to creating good family traditions. My kids, as young…
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Graffiti Falls Hike {private property}
Disclosure: UPDATE This trail is on PRIVATE PROPERTY and is closed to the public. The entrance is gated and locked with signs that states NO TRESPASSING, VIOLATORS WILL BE PROSECUTED. There are all types of beauty in the world. And though I am not one to support desecrating nature, I do find beauty in the “street art” found at graffiti falls. So, this quiet, nature hike has more of an “urban” feel to it, though it is found in a very suburban, and seemingly ordinary neighborhood. Expect lots of paint cans, and graffiti, obviously. And if it has not been cleaned up recently, you may have some broken glass in…
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