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Family-Friendly Hiking in Orange County
If you’re looking for something more adventurous than a walk around the block, here are three great locations for you to visit with your family. My kids are 3 and 6 (and sometimes lazy) but these are some of the adventures that inspired their legs to keep moving! Bommer Canyon – I knew there was a trail near Turtle Rock Nature Center, I just wasn’t sure where. So we parked at Turtle Rock and followed the trail signs. We ended up taking the paved pedestrian path, the Shady Canyon Trail, to the Bommer Canyon Trailhead in Bommer Meadow. There is a small parking lot there at the trailhead near…
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Musings :: Making Memories Our Kids Will Treasure
Last night I was reminded how all that our kids really want (or need) is our time. Yes, our undivided time without interruptions – from other people, pets, gadgets, the phone, etc., etc. All those things that pull at us and are easy to get wrapped up into and take away our attention and focus from the here and now. I am at fault with this as anyone. It takes several mental reminders throughout the day to be in the moment. I constantly feel like I am being pulled in a million different directions throughout the day and I think other parents feel the same from time to…
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Disney’s Muppets Most Wanted Review & Giveaway
The MOST WANTED FAMILY MOVIE OF THE YEAR! DISNEY’S MUPPETS MOST WANTED The Muppets are back in the globe-trotting, star-studded musical comedy adventure Disney’s “Muppets Most Wanted,” available on Blu-ray Combo Pack, Digital HD, DVD, Disney Movies Anywhere, and On-Demand August 12th, 2014, from Walt Disney Studios Home Entertainment. Starring Ricky Gervais, Ty Burrell, and Tina Fey, this must-own family film makes its in-home debut with THREE versions of the film: The Original Theatrical Cut, the Statler and Waldorf Cut, and The Unnecessarily Extended Cut, featuring hilarious bonus content, plus more music, more mayhem, and more Muppets! We have a copy of the extended cut to…
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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…
