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Best Family Friendly Ways to Ring in the New Year!!!
We’ve done our fair share of ringing in the New Year… my favorite to date was 2012. Yes, my second daughter was born at 9:46 pm New Years Eve 2012. So, it’s a very special day for our family and we always have reason to celebrate. However, I also know that New Years Eve can be a hard holiday to celebrate with kids. So, I am going to share some of our favorite ways and places to do so with the whole family. GAME NIGHT We love holding game night at our home. Nothing is more fun than gathering with friends and all our kids to ring in the New…
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The Great Pumpkin Rock Hike
Norco, Ca Trail-head: Pikes Peak Park (111 Sixth St, Norco, CA 92860) or 3402 Vandermolen Dr, Norco, CA 92860… In fact there are many trails that will take you to the top, these two are the most convenient. The park offers bathrooms, water, etc. Elevation change: approx: 400′ Difficulty: Moderate Time: approx. 45 minutes — trail is locked down at dusk if you take it from the park, so be sure to get there before sunset. (We had to hop a fence to make it out) Dog and horse friendly. Not stroller friendly. Pumpkin Rock located in Norco, Ca is a giant boulder painted like a large jack-o-latern, or orange…
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11 Unique White Elephant Gifts for $15 or less!
Looking for the best white elephant gift? Whether you want something funny, weird, or personalized, I’ve got the list for you. Check out these amazing white elephant gifts, perfect for your holiday party this year! Custom Socks: Imagine your face staring up at your loved one. This is sure to be their favorite pair of socks. Dad jokes: They’re so bad, they’re good! Measuring Cups: Something practical but awesome! Go with these. Venus Fly Trap: A little weird. A little rad. Low maintenance, high cool factor. Unique but universal. Thug Cookbook: #1 New York Times Bestseller! And Gwyneth Paltrow’s “favorite things ever!” Eat healthy but like a thug! Desktop Skee-ball:…
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The “Who-lidays” Return to Universal Studios in Hollywood
Universal Studios is back with their Christmas festivities! Make this year memorable as you and your family add a new tradition by joining in with the citizens of Whoville. Meet the Grinch and his trusty companion Max and watch the impressive light show at the Hogwarts castle all happening now through December 29th. Christmas at Universal Studios Hollywood is unbelievably cool! The Grinchmas seasonal Who-bilation and Who-lidays is happening again. Guests can enter Whoville and mix and mingle with different Whos; think the mayor, cheerleaders, the librarian, and even Cindy Lou Who, the Grinch and Max. You’ll laugh, you’ll cry, you might have your face burped in by the Grinch……
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New and Improved Chuck-E-Cheese: Where A Kid Can Be A Kid
This is a sponsored post for Chuck E. Cheese, all thoughts and opinions are my own. If you haven’t been to Chuck E. Cheese for a while, you are in for a pleasant surprise. No longer will you find fluorescent lights and colorful neon wall paneling. The restaurant won’t smell of a large urine ball pit. And your kid’s won’t run terrified as large robotic creatures come to life to sing scary songs like something from a nightmare. Our family was recently able to attend the grand reopening of the Rancho Cucamonga Chuck E. Cheese location and were so impressed by what they’ve done to the place. Not only does…
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The Best Gift Guide For Your Family This Christmas
I can’t tell you how many times Christmas rolls around and I can’t think of a single thing my family members have asked for. My kids all year ask for things and I tell them to wait until Christmas, but by the time December rolls around, I can’t think of a single gift idea for them, my husband, or even myself! So this year, I have been writing things down as I think of them. That way I’ll have gift ideas; and I can share it with all you other parents, grandparents, aunts, uncles, siblings. That way we will have one place to come when looking for gift ideas for…
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Chinese Lantern Festival: Pomona Fairplex
It’s baaaaaaaaack. The Chinese Lantern Festival is returning to the Pomona Fairplex for an all new season with bigger, better, and brighter lantern displays than ever before. The 2019 festival presents Blooming Seasons, with an all new holiday lantern display that looks simply amazing! See the 2,000 year old art of lanterns come to life with a modern twist. Each lantern is handcrafted from modern materials with eco-friendly colored LED lights. The lanterns are an impressive 30 feet high and 85 feet wide, and include movable parts. Everywhere you turn is another awe inspiring, magnificent exhibit. Including a 100-yard-long ceramic dragon that is sure to wow! As you walk around…
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Enjoy the Magic of Disney on Ice: Mickey’s Search Party
Disney is at it again! Mickey and all his friends will be bringing the magic to Southern California this holiday season with Disney on Ice: Mickey’s Search Party. We have loved attending Disney on Ice in the past and have been thrilled with the level of excitement the show brings. The fun is had on the ice, in the air with aerial performances and in the seats. My kid’s are absolutely giddy to go again!!!!! Join your Disney and Pixar favorites like: Frozen, Moana, Beauty and the Beast, Aladdin, Toy Story, the Little Mermaid, Coco, and of course Mickey Mouse and his friends during their daring adventure to save Tink!…
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5 Reasons to Make Mazatlan Your Next Family Vacation
I’ve gone skydiving, hitch-hiked to get where I needed to be in Hawaii, studied abroad for 3 months throughout Europe. I never minded dining alone, or seeing a movie solo. I drove across counties and states to get where I needed to be, no problem; and all of this before I was 21. Then I got married and was blessed to have someone with whom to do all of this. My husband became my partner and adventure buddy, my go to when problems arose. He made the calls I never wanted to make, and in a lot of ways did the dirty work (like driving for hours on hours) so…
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25 Halloween Freebies and Deals in Southern California
Celebrate freebies and deals this Halloween at these Southern California locations: –Chipotle: Get a “Boo-rito” for $3, as long as you’re in costume –IHOP: Kids 12 and under get a free spooky pancake (7am-10pm)! Topped with strawberries, Oreos, whipped cream and candy corn. –Applebees: Children 12 and under eat free all day. Adults can enjoy “Dollaritas” ($1 margaritas) –Baskin-Robbins: Scoops of ice cream for $1.31 as part of the “Celebrate 31” deal. This is actually available the 31st of every month. –Joe’s Crab Shack: Kids 13 and under eat free with costume on Halloween. –Krispy Kreme: Free doughnut for anyone who shows up in costume. –Chuck E Cheese: 50 free…
