Kids
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In the Spotlight :: Pirate’s Dinner Adventure
We were invited to see the new Pirate’s Dinner Adventure in Buena Park yesterday and had an absolute blast! I have wanted to see the show for many years now but haven’t had a chance to go. My daughter invited a friend who also loves pirates and the look on both of their faces the entire show was really too much fun. We arrived early and were fortunate to have a quick tour by Celeste who has worked there for over 8 years. She recommended we watch the pre-show and we sat in a large room with a bar as the stage. The pre-show was a precursor of what…
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Parenting :: Tips for Parents of First-Time Teen Drivers
It is the day that every teen dreams about and every parent dreads. It typically starts with your teen slipping enthusiastically behind the wheel of your car and often ends with your heart beating wildly in your chest after enduring a grueling and often jerky ride. It is the first day that your teen can drive. It also happens to be one of the best times to set some rules and expectations for your child’s future use of the car. Set Expectations It is important to stress to your teen that driving a car is not a right, but a privilege that she earns by obeying the laws…
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Recipes :: 5 Easy and Fun Snacks for School
It has been interesting to see what my daughter actually eats from the lunch I pack her for school. Some days she will eat everything and on other days, I find she made a trip to the cafeteria for a somewhat healthy treat. A few weeks ago, she ran up to me at pickup and apologized for not eating the sandwich I packed her. In her words “Mom, I am very sorry I didn’t eat the lunch you packed me, but on accident, I went into the cafeteria and somehow a box of Coco Puffs fell onto my tray and I also grabbed some milk. Oh! Did you know that when you…
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What’s Hot in Southern California :: Tanaka Farms
One of the first things I wanted to do after my daughter was born was to take her to Tanaka Farms Pumpkin Patch during the month of October. For many years while we were trying to conceive, I would see all the moms and children walking around Strawberry Farms and wished that someday I could take my own child to all of the activities they host over the year – especially during the month of October as I love Halloween and they offer a great petting zoo, a large selection of pumpkins and fun knick knacks for sale. Halloween is one of my favorite holidays and sharing this with my child was something I was really looking forward…
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Spotlight On :: Stuck On You – Just in Time for Back-To-School!
Some of the sweetest moments for me as a mom is making my daughter’s lunch in the morning and helping to get her ready for school. We will go over her wardrobe choices (I try to give her at least two choices) and have her pick what she wants to wear for the day. These are simple acts but ones that I know when she is grown and out of the house I will look back on fondly. Don’t get me wrong – there are some mornings when I am pulling my hair out trying to get her lunch and homework finished and packed,, pets feed, etc., etc., but I…
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Play :: Back to School Party Ideas
September is right around the corner and before you know it the kids will be back in school! Why not host a little celebration with your child’s best pals to help ease them into starting a new grade with a fun Back-to-School Party! We found some really great ideas that are more than doable as not all of us are Martha Stewart! These creative bloggers have provided some great ideas you can use to create your own party. Enjoy! Back-To-School Party Ideas: This fun party comes from Kara’s Party Ideas blog found here:https://www.karaspartyideas.com/2013/08/rainbow-chevron-back-to-school-party.html. The ideas are very creative such as the pencils covering the outside of a container…
