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The Happy Traveler’s Secret Weapon – A Smile
If I could give one piece of advice to everyone who travels or dreams of venturing off to foreign lands, it would be – REMEMBER TO SMILE!! My family has found smiling to be the key factor to our incredible travel adventures. A sincere smile combined with a kind, “Hello” will create an environment ready for a positive experience! I am currently writing this post from the gorgeous Red Sea in Egypt, a country my kids now consider one of their world homes. My family has spent the past month exploring many sights and cities in this fascinating country and have loved every minute of it! Although sights like…
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Adobe PhotoShop Elements Bring Your Photographs to Life
Taking Photography to the next level with Elements Photoshop One of my goals this year is to learn more about photography. Last year my husband gave me a nice Nikon camera to get started and I have to admit I have taken my time learning how to use it properly. But I am determined to take some classes and watch the tutorial DVD they provided with the camera. I mean, really, I am in the world of blogging I need to take the best pictures possible. When I see pretty pictures they just make me happy. I think that is why I am a bit obsessed with Pinterest and Instagram. What about…
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What’s Hot in Southern California :: November
Image courtesy of Time Out Los Angeles Los Angeles: L.A. Zoo Lights, November 27th-January 3rd: https://www.lazoolights.org/ KCRW presents: Three Acts, Two Dancers, One Radio Host: Ira Glass, Monica Bill Barnes, and Anna Bass, November 7th, 7pm & 10pm https://events.kcrw.com/events/2015/11/7/three-acts-two-dancers-one-radio-host LACMA: The Rain Room: November 1, 2015 – March 6, 2016: https://www.lacma.org/rainroom#landing Orange County: Image courtesy of Azulonapts A Year with Frog & Toad November 6th – 22nd, 4:30 p.m. Ages 4 plus South Coast Repertory, Costa Mesa https://www.scr.org/theatre-for-young-audiences/theatre-for-young-audiences—frog-and-toad The King’s Singers November 6th, 8pm Irvine Barclay Theater https://www.thebarclay.org/events-details.asp?n=explore-events&n1=view-events&n2=by-date&refId=8E607C21-9089-450A-B404-9A92F1616652 Image courtesy of Visit California Flamenco Dance en el Parque Orange County Great…
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Joy is in Season at Knott’s Merry Farm
JOY IS IN SEASON AT KNOTT’S MERRY FARM Live Entertainment, Spectacular Decorations And Festive Fun Nov. 21 – Jan. 3 This really the best time of year and one of my favorite places to visit during the holiday season is Knott’s Merry Farm. If you grew up here in Southern California, Knott’s was the place to go throughout the year – especially during Halloween and Christmas. It is so festive throughout the park and you are immediately start to get in the mood for some holiday cheer. I know it puts a smile on our faces everytime we visit Knott’s during this time of year. Plus my daughter loves their roller coasters! If you…
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Knott’s Spooky Farm : Fun for the Whole Family!
Image courtesy of Knott’s Berry Farm. Last weekend we had a chance to check out the new Knott’s Spooky Farm and loved every minute of it. Going on every weekend for the month of October, Knott’s Spooky Farm is a daytime event and a non-scary celebration of cheer rather than fear with shows and activities all geared for kids ages 3-11. There are a ton of Halloween activities for kids throughout the park. Kids can take part in “Snoopy’s Costume Contest and Dance Party” and also visit the Camp Spooky Theatre to view “The Monsters are Coming, Charlie Brown”, a new Halloween show where everyone will be singing and dancing in the…
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What’s Hot in Southern California :: Art in the Park on October 10th
The 12th Annual Art in the Park takes place Saturday, October 10 from 10:00 to 4:00 on the Civic Green at the Newport Beach Civic Center, 100 Civic Center Dr., Newport Beach. The Newport Beach Arts Foundation sponsors this free event. You can view the works of over 100 artists and artisans selling their fine art paintings, sculptures, photography, glass art, woodcraft, jewelry, and other beautiful items made for personal use or elegant home decor. We will also have creative art activities for adults and children presented by the Chuck Jones Center for Creativity, a non-profit foundation founded by the world famous animator and artist Chuck Jones. And, if…