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OC International Auto Show

OC International Auto Show Set to Race into Anaheim, CA October 3rd

Attention car aficionados, The Orange County International Auto Show is racing into the Anaheim Convention Center in Southern California, Thursday, October 3rd through Sunday, October 6th. The OC International Auto Show is a family friendly event will offer guests the opportunity to see more than 600 new model vehicles. For four thrilling days, the Anaheim Convention …

OCFair 5K Run

Join Us At The OC Fair 5K Fun Run Sunday Aug 5th!

I have been talking about getting back in shape, and now I have an incentive! We’ve decided to do our first marathon as a family. The OC Fair 5K Fun Run will take place on SUNDAY AUGUST 5th, 2018 Costa Mesa, CA. It’s the 10th Anniversary OC Fair Fun Run 5K where you can run, …

OC Fair, Orange County Fair 2015, Orange County

Creating Memories at the OC Fair 2015 | @OCFair @StrongStudios

A post written by me on behalf of the OC Fair 2015: Its just about the end of Summer with that comes the end of the OC Fair 2015. A family tradition, we typically go at least once every year to experience the fun of animals rides, food, crafts and so much more. This year …

The OC Zoo, Orange County Parks

May Family Fun at local OC Parks | @OCParks

It’s May and the weather has been beautiful, time to get out and enjoy nature. Check out the following list of events offered at local OC Parks throughout Orange County.

Bear Awareness Day at the OC Zoo May 2nd | @OCParks

This Saturday, May 2nd spend a family fun day at the OC Zoo, learning about Bears at their Bear Awareness Day 10:00am – 4:00pm.

Spend the day at the OC Zoo and learn more about Bears with fun activities including bear crafts, special zoo keeper chats and more. Special learning stations will be set up to learn about conservations of bears and what to do if you see a bear while camping.

Get Outdoors with These Family Fun Activities at OC Parks | @OCParks

April is here and there are some awesome outdoor activities going on at our local parks. From hikes, tours, Toddler programs and more, there are something for all ages as well as family fun opportunities to get outdoors and enjoy nature.

April Calendar of events at OC Parks:

June OC Parks Event Schedule | @OCParks

It’s summer time and OC Parks event schedule is out. Mark your calendars for these fun outdoor activities – most to spend time in nature with your family.

Calendar Of Events at Orange County Parks in February | @ocparks

OC Parks reminds us to get out and have some family fun while enjoying nature. Check out what’s going on around Orange County Parks in February 2014:

Halloween At The OC Zoo

Fifth Annual Monarch Butterfly Day Feb 1st | @OCParks

Mark your calendar now, for the fifth annual Monarch Butterfly Day on Saturday, February 1st at Mile Square Park in Fountain Valley.

November at OC Parks | @OCParks

Winters in Southern California are absolutely beautiful. Many love going out into the crisp air with adventure hikes or bird watching. Check out what’s in store this November at OC Parks, 2013.

Spooktacular Events Going on At OC Parks

For the month of October, OC Parks has all kinds of spooktacular fun! From Boo At The Zoo, Haunted Historical Park, The Pumpkin Patch at Irvine Park Railroad, Prehistoric OC, NASA Days in the park, there is something for everyone!

Halloween At The OC Zoo

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Balance The Chaos is at Starbase Los Alamitos.

3 weeks ago

A day in the life of a Substitute Teacher:Today I had the opportunity to take a group of 5th graders to Starbase at the Joint Forces Training Base in Los Alamitos. A great day with the kiddos learning elements and atoms, tinkering with mini bit electronics and dabbling in computer design.#starbase #fieldtrip #dayinthelifeofasub #substituteteacher #worldpod ... See MoreSee Less

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Balance The Chaos is at Zait and Zaatar.

3 weeks ago

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 at510 N. Brookhurst St. AnaheimWith another location in Aliso Viejo.#lebaneaecuisine #zaitzaatar #flavorsoftheworld ... See MoreSee Less

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