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Atlantis Play Center

Happy 50th Anniversary, Atlantis Play Center – Garden Grove | @CityGardenGrove

Do you remember when you were a kid, going to a favorite park?  I had memories of this amazing park I used to frequent when I was with the local YMCA Daycare.  All I could recall was how big this park was with bridges, big bushy trees and an enormous dragon slide! Fast forward to …

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Jenn Willey

I am a Stay At Home Mom of two, wife to a High School Teacher/Coach in the OC. Now that the kids are getting older, we're trying to find balance amongst our busy schedules while sharing adventures thru Orange County and Beyond.

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Last week we were invited to check out a local eat Last week we were invited to check out a local eatery in Anaheim. Zait & Zaatar is an authentic Lebanese restaurant and bakery that offers traditional Lebanese cuisine.

We love this location as it had an indoor and outdoor eating area where we could relax and enjoy the ambiance of the evening.

I was especially delighted that they invited me into the kitchen to see some of our delicious plates as they were being made.

We started off with the Akawi a delicious flatbeead with Akawi cheese and spices that included sesame seed and black Caraway seed. Combination of the cheese and spices were a perfect way to start our meal. 

We also enjoyed their hummus with garlic lemon juice tahini sauce and olive oil and split a bowl of Tabouleh salad, made of parsley tomato onion bulgar, olive oil and a blend of Mediterranean spices.

Their new menu items, the Lebanese Arayes with beef was delicious with the garlic and yogurt dipping sauces.

We also loved the Beef Shawerma Arabi, thinly sliced beef wrapped up in a freshly made tortilla which tomatoes onions turnips and Tahini sauce was plated with delicious French fries and other sides. It was a great dish to share and I even saved a little for lunch the next day. 

Everything from Zait & Zaatar is made fresh, in house and a few doors down they have a brand new bakery that will be opening very soon that offers a variety of Baklava, called CheeSweet.

We cannot wait to stop back in and their wraps, sandwiches and Zbowls too. 

Zait & Zaatar is located at
510 N. Brookhurst St. Anaheim
With another location in Aliso Viejo.

#lebaneaecuisine #zaitzaatar #flavorsoftheworld
Throw back to a week ago when my Song mom friends Throw back to a week ago when my Song mom friends and I got together to celebrate a birthday and see & Juliet at @segerstromarts. 

It was such a great show! We were lucky to check the tour on their very last night at Segerstrom. 

#scfta #juliettour #worldpod
So proud of my Song Leader. As one of the captains So proud of my Song Leader. As one of the captains of her team, she had the opportunity to teach the Mini Spirit Campers the dance they will be performing at this week's game. 

Such a full circle moment! In 2017, she was a Mini Spirit Camper, hanging out with her friend, mentor and Song Leader, Sammy.

Now, she gets to be a mentor to two of her friends' little sisters.

#spiritsquad #songleader #minispiritcamp
Ever had one of those dogs from the little vendor' Ever had one of those dogs from the little vendor's cart outside of the stadium, after the game? Yep, had to try one today and it was delicious. Fresh grilled braut with peppers onions, katschup, mustard, mayo and parmesan.
Happy National Son's day to the one that made me a Happy National Son's day to the one that made me a mom. So incredibly proud of the man you are. Can't wait to see what the future holds for you. Love you to the moon and back.
Enjoyed watching the girls perform today at their Enjoyed watching the girls perform today at their Spirit Squad Showcase with their "Train with the Team" friends.
Fabulous breakfast tacos from Kimmie's Coffee Cup Fabulous breakfast tacos from Kimmie's Coffee Cup in Cypress, CA. 

Chorizo & egg tacos with cheddar cheese, rice and beans. Such a great way to start the day.
And so it begins, the spooky season. We took the S And so it begins, the spooky season. We took the Spirit Squad to not scary farm for our annual trip. Such a great night out with these girls and their moms. What a blast!
To my amazing daughter on National Daughter's Day, To my amazing daughter on National Daughter's Day, you are strong yet sensitive, bright, intelligent, beautiful and talented. Continue to reach for the stars as you accomplish your goals. Dad and I are your biggest fans! We love you.
We celebrated a birthday tonight with a fabulous d We celebrated a birthday tonight with a fabulous dinner and a Spooky Bizookie from @bjsrestaurants. I didn't realize Tuesday nights were $5 Bizookie Night. 

Happy birthday @jtran922! How is it we keep forgetting to do group selfies?
Cypress High Homecoming weekend 2025 Cypress High Homecoming weekend 2025
How is it that we're already here? Happiest of bir How is it that we're already here? Happiest of birthdays to my guy, I can't believe you're 18. I'm truly proud of the man you have grown to be and I cannot wait to see what the future holds for you.

#birthdayboy #happybirthday #worldpod
The Enlightened Ahi Tuna Salad and a white chocola The Enlightened Ahi Tuna Salad and a white chocolate macadamia nut cookie with vanilla ice cream and caramel. Yep, that's what I'm craving...you?

@bjsrestaurants #bjsbrewhouse #ahituna #foodiesinternationalchat
Happy 4th birthday to my little monster. So much e Happy 4th birthday to my little monster. So much energy in one little girl. 

Wants to be involved with EVERYTHING: phone calls, hugs, dinner, kisses and cuddles. We love you Pic!
What started off as just a bunch of influencers ha What started off as just a bunch of influencers hanging out at events, turned into "The Trio".

So happy to celebrate one of my besties on her birthday with a surprise pop up at the Irvine Secteum Center with Two Face Cosmetics and some pastries. Love time with the besties. 

#thetrio #besties #mygirls
Craving a delicious shrimp cocktail. Craving a delicious shrimp cocktail.
Friday Night Lights Cypress 40 - Eisenhower 0 #fn Friday Night Lights
Cypress 40 - Eisenhower 0

#fnl🏈 #chsspiritsquad #chssong
Savanna's Homecoming 2025 #homecoming #senioryear Savanna's Homecoming 2025

#homecoming #senioryear
Recently I tried a new local eatery because I was Recently I tried a new local eatery because I was curious. I love musubi, so naturally I had to stop in at @musubisquare in Anaheim. 

I was delighted to discover they offer specialty musubi, and opted for the crab and crunchy shrimp musubi. They did not disappoint.  Definitely the reason they are voted the best musubi in Orange County, CA. I cannot wait to return. 

#bestmusubiinoc #musubi #musubisquare
The boys played 3 games in the San Clemente tourna The boys played 3 games in the San Clemente tournament yesterday, and came out undefeated, taking the championship in a 8-1 win.

So proud of my guy who pitched game 2 in which they won 1-0. 

It was a great day of baseball, overlooking the water. 

#baseballdays #baseballsundays #baseball
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