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Gamers! The Nintendo Switch is Here!
Nintendo Switch Release Date: March 3, 2017 | MSRP: $299.99 Nintendo Switch is the new home video game system from Nintendo. In addition to providing single and multiplayer thrills at home, the Nintendo Switch system can be taken on the go so players can enjoy a full home console experience anytime, anywhere. The mobility of a handheld is now added to the power of a home gaming system, with unprecedented new play styles brought to life by the two new Joy-Con controllers. At home the system rests in the Nintendo Switch dock, which lets you play with family and friends on a TV in the comfort of your living…
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What’s Hot in Southern California :: March 2017
Spring is upon us finally here in Southern California! There are lots of fun and free activities for you and your family to check out this month. What is your favorite thing to do during spring in your hometown? Image courtesy of San Diego Magazine. March 4-5 & 11-12, Dana Point Festival of Whales Celebrate gray whales as they make their annual migration from the Arctic down the West Coast to Baja, Mexico. The Festival of Whales includes a parade with the whale-themed floats, whale-watching excursions and environmental activities, as well as sand sculpting, crafts and concerts. Location: Dana Point www.festivalofwhales.com Image courtesy of Expedia.com March 4-5, Mufaro’s…
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Winter Fest 2016 :: A Magical Event at the OC Fair December 16 – January 1st.
Winter is indeed coming! That special time of the year when you cuddle up by the fireplace, sip hot chocolate, build loving memories with your families during the holidays, and build a snowman has finally arrived. Okay, maybe not so much the building a snowman part. For most of us Southern California natives, we know that there aren’t many places where we can actually get a true winter experience without taking a road trip up to the mountains. Our family loves to ski and last year enjoyed skiing at Mountain High over the winter break. Though we have no room to complain about our weather (it’s hot…
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Top 12 Children’s Books for Thanksgiving
It’s hard not to love Thanksgiving. There is so much to enjoy – family, friends, food, fall weather. Thanksgiving is a special time to share with our families and be thankful for the things we have and the moments we get to spend with one another. It’s also a crazy time as we run around preparing for the holidays. It’s important that we remember to slow down and set aside a few quiet moments to share with our kids. Reading with your little turkeys is the perfect way to show them how thankful you are to be with them. Here are 12 Thanksgiving-themed books to share with…
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Enjoy some Family Fun at Knott’s Spooky Farm this Halloween Season
Expanded Knott’s Spooky Farm returns this Fall offering more daytime family-friendly Halloween fun than ever before. Knott’s Spooky Farm: Knott’s Spooky Farm returns on weekends in October and Halloween Day, starting October 1. Geared for kids 3 – 11, this daytime park wide, family-friendly Halloween celebration invites families to join in Halloween fun by participating in hands on and fun activities and all new experiences in Ghost Town. Fun for the whole family: We had a blast last weekend visiting the park and enjoyed trick-or-treating and meeting Peppermint Patty and playing games found throughout the park. We love playing Woodstock’s Bird Bath because the kids are guaranteed…
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Disney’s Pete’s Dragon Will Steal Your Heart – Out in Theaters August 12th
We had a chance to check out Disney’s new film Pete’s Dragon last weekend and absolutely fell in love with everything about this movie. I am such a sucker for dragons and the whole time watching this film I kept thinking that I wanted a dragon as a friend too! Disney is such the master at making heartfelt movies and this one is no exception. From the storytelling to the CGI, cast to Elliot the Dragon sweet personality, there is so much to love about this film. The Beginning: In 1977, Walt Disney Studios released the live-action/animated musical “Pete’s Dragon,” the endearing tale of a young boy and his friendship…
