Southern California
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What’s Hot in Southern California :: LEGOLAND Holiday Snow Days
A few months back we visited LEGOLAND California and had a chance to stay in the LEGOLAND Resort Hotel. This was part of the promotion I was doing with my children’s book, Penelope the Purple Pirate, and Talk Like a Pirate Day which is September 19th. Let me just say that my daughter is still talking about our trip and experience and wants to know when we are going back! We requested a pirate room that was filled with LEGO’s made into pirate-themed displays. Loved this guy who was your official greeter getting off the elevators that – by the way – had a disco ball in it. When you push…
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Orange County Ronald McDonald House Hosts 2nd Toy Drive
TOY DRIVE LIFTS SPIRITS AND BRINGS HOLIDAY CHEER TO FAMILIES AT THE ORANGE COUNTY RONALD McDONALD HOUSE® Recently, I was contacted by someone who works with the Orange County Ronald McDonald House about their 2nd annual toy drive. All the toys donated are given to the children who are staying at a Ronald McDonald House. The OC Ronald McDonald House provides a home-away-from home this holiday for families whose children are receiving medical treatments at Orange County hospitals. The toy drive is this coming Friday the 13th and Saturday the 14th and they are asking for people in the community to stop by the event, enjoy some food and beverages and bring an…
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Planet Beauty to Host an Event Benefiting the OC Chapter of JDRF
Planet Beauty to Host an Evening Filled with Benefaction and Beauty Benefiting The Orange County Chapter of JDRF! Last week my daughter and I walked into the new Planet Beauty store in The Bluffs shopping center in Newport to kill some time before her dentist appointment. I had to get some face cream and she of course was having a good ‘ol time making herself up which entailed eye shadow under her eyes so she looked like a football player. I had a chance to talk with the nice girls who work there and they told me about an upcoming event they are hosting that will benefit The Orange County…
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One of My Favorite Restaurants in the World :: The Palace Grill
One of my favorite places in the world is Santa Barbara, California. There are many reasons why I love this city and dream of someday moving up there to retire. It is centered right alongside the coast and even Oprah purchased a house there (an estate I should say). My husband went to college in Santa Barbara and when we were deciding where we wanted to get married he recommended Santa Barbara. Luckily for me, he knew what place to stay at, where to get married (the Santa Barbara Courthouse), and even knew where he wanted to have our wedding reception at. He raved about a place called The Palace which…
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What’s Hot in Southern California :: Knott’s Merry Farm
We are excited to attend Knott’s Merry Farm next month and see all the wonderful holiday events they have planned! If you haven’t had a chance to check out Knott’s Berry Farm recently, you really check it out as the park has something for everyone in the family! Camp Snoopy is geared more towards children ages 3 to 11 years of age and they have a ton planned for the holidays including “It’s Christmas Snoopy” show at the Charles M. Schulz Theatre. Plus you can visit Santa at Santa’s Christmas Cabin where you can take pictures with Santa and enjoy the Sundae Bar and parents can enjoy the Wine and Craft…
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Casting Call for Southern California Families!
Does your family like to have big dinners and parties? I was contacted by the casting crew for Trading Spouses because they are looking for Southern California families to try out for a new reality TV show that will showcase families competing against one another in a dinner-cook off. They are looking for families with a minimum of two children ages who love to host and throw dinner parties. Good luck dandelion moms! Here is the information to contact if you are interested!!
