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Orange County Hidden Gem: The Newport Beach Pirate House
Address: 35th Street and Marcus Ave, Newport Beach, CA 92663 Ahoy there, me hearties, have I got a treasure for ye in Orange County! If you are a fan of Disney’s: Pirate’s of the Caribbean, then you are going to love the Newport Beach Pirate House located close to the Balboa Peninsula. Thanks to a local scallywag who has created an entire plundering village in their front yard, you get to reap the bounty of enjoyment from exploring this hidden Socal gem. So next time you are looking for fun things to do with kids in Orange County, abandon ship and take in this wonder by walking around and enjoying…
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Best Swim School in Orange County: Goldfish Swim School
I love summer and spending long, hot, lazy days at the beach or lounging by a pool. What I don’t love is the stress around water with my little ones. Any and all parents know the stress I am talking about. The fear that we will be distracted just long enough for us to miss them sinking under the water. And that fear is validated. Every year in the US, 3,572 people die from drowning. Nine hundred and forty-five of them are children. Children account for one out of four drowning deaths, making it the number one cause of injury related deaths among children ages 1-4. I definitely don’t want…
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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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Snooze An A.M. Eatery: Laguna Nigel (Orange County)
Best meal of the day: Brunch In fact, I consider brunch more of a mindset than meal and I love all things brunch. This week we tried a new restaurant, Snooze an AM Eatery, in Laguna Nigel (Orange County). And this place is one you definitely don’t want to snooze on. Location: *28141 Crown Valley Parkway, Laguna Nigel 92677 Snooze is located in The Center at Rancho Niguel of Laguna Niguel, CA at the corner of Greenfield Drive and Rancho Niguel Rd. Open: 6:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Monday-Friday; 6:30 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday-Sunday. snoozeeatery.com Most breakfast and brunch restaurants start with the same script: eggs, batter, coffee, and a griddle. At this newly…
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A Spectacular Patriotic Event at the San Juan Capistrano Mission
Looking for a way to make this Memorial Day Weekend more meaningful? The historical San Juan Capistrano Mission has teamed up for the first time with Homefront America in hosting their debut 2021 Field of Honor over the Memorial Day Weekend starting Wednesday, May 26- Monday, May 30. The unforgettable display consists of over 400, 7-foot community-sponsored American flags placed strategically over the stunning central courtyard grounds of the mission to represent military members, veterans and first responders. Field of Honor is all about bringing people together. It’s an absolutely beautiful display of patriotism and pride inAmerica. As my family walked around the grounds reading the tributes to many self…
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Hello Picnic OC: The Best Picnic Pop-Up Experience in Orange County
I love celebrating my birthday. I am not one of those people who keeps their birthday on the D.L. in hopes of the day going by unnoticed. I love to celebrate and have fun… and am always looking for new, unique ways to make my special day… well, special. This year was fantastic as we teamed up with Hello Picnic OC at Newport Beach for a dreamy beach picnic with my family. I spoke with the company earlier in the week to pick a location, color scheme, discuss the details of the event, added extras, etc. And even with knowing everything that was chosen, showing up and seeing the final…
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Tanaka Farms You Pick Pumpkin Patch and Hayride
Sure, things look a bit different mid pandemic. But, the fun does not have to stop and Tanaka Farms has made sure their pumpkin patch this year rivals that of the past. Our little family made our first fall field trip of the year to a real working farm for their seasonal harvest and pumpkin patch. Tanaka Farms offers 2 different ways in which you, your friends and family can enjoy all the fall fun you desire! Option 1: Drive-Thru Pumpkin Patch This unique take on a traditional pumpkin patch allows you to take your own vehicle on a 1.5 mile drive around the beautiful 30-acre farm. The experience also…
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Village at La Floresta: The Perfect Date Night
Pandemic. This simple statement has flipped 2020 upside down and left us reeling. School is still up in the air, kids are constantly around, and there is a lot of pressure on adults to keep everything going and going well. And this mom is stressed! Like beyond stressed. The hardest part about all of this is finding a place and time to destress. So many places are closed and not even all restaurants have the capability to be open at this time, simply exacerbating the already hard situation. So, it was quite welcomed finding a fun place this week for my husband and I to go out, without kids, and…
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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.
