Spring time is here, and with that comes the season of gardening! Armstrong Garden Centers invites all Californians to any of their 31 locations this April to celebrate Lawn and Garden Month with free Spring time gardening classes every weekend.

Spring time is here, and with that comes the season of gardening! Armstrong Garden Centers invites all Californians to any of their 31 locations this April to celebrate Lawn and Garden Month with free Spring time gardening classes every weekend.

It’s BUTTERFLY SEASON!!! Kidspace Museum celebrates the life cycle of the Painted Lady Butterfly during its 18th Annual Butterfly Season and Caterpillar Adoption Days, March 22 to May 4.

An annual tradition, the Museum offers Kidspace guests the opportunity to adopt and care for a Painted Lady Caterpillar as it develops into a beautiful butterfly.
If you get the chance, head on out to Orange Empire Railway Museum the weekend of April 12 and 13th to catch the Easter Bunny. He will be hopping on board and will be available for family photos from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Kids of all ages will experience the magic of trains and the magic of the Easter Bunny at this incredibly popular annual event.
Are your youngsters fans of Elmo, Abby-Cadabby, Big Bird or any of the other Sesame Street Characters? Well, they’re coming to town May, June & July in Sesame Street Live “Make a New Friend”.

It seems like every couple of months I’m running out getting new shoes for my munchkins. I was jumping for joy when I received the opportunity to sample the new Etnies Kids Scout Shoes.

The new Etnies Kids Scout Shoe is just plain awesome. With 4 perfect colors, I was able to make both my munchkins happy.
Well, that wasn’t much of a Winter – seemed like an extended Summer, and now Spring is upon us and the kids are growing like weeds. Therefore, it’s time to update our spring wardrobe at The Children’s Place!

Have a pet, or are you considering adopting one? The weekend of April 25th – April 27th, America’s Family Pet Expo returns to the OC Fair & Event Center, celebrating their 25th Petstravaganza.

This year’s “spet-acular” event will include a variety of animals including cats, dogs, miniature horses, birds, and exotic reptiles, all on display providing show guests the opportunity to experience these animals in a variety of different ways. Interactive exhibits, educational shows and demonstrations, as well as the latest in pet trends and products for sale, make America’s Family Pet Expo fun for the whole family. Tickets are on sale now at www.PetExpoOC.org. *AFPE kindly reminds guests that the event is for humans only, pets are not allowed at the Expo.
Remember what it was like to drink the milk from the bottom of the bowl? Personally, I used to love it. So sweet and delicious, it was my favorite part. Now, Cow Wow Cereal Milk gives you that same delicious flavor in a “healthy” way.

“Organic dairy drink brings favorite bottom-of-the-bowl cereal milk to life”
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We absolutely love taking the family to see Disney on Ice. Right now, tickets available for the newest show, Disney On Ice Celebrates 100 Years of Magic. More than 65 of Disney’s captivating characters from 18 unforgettable Disney stories come to life in this commemorative celebration, produced by Feld Entertainment.

My beautiful ballerina is developing quite the love for all things arts. And because of her passion for dance, I have been keeping an eye out for any local productions I could possibly take her to. On March 27-30, Segerstrom Center for the Arts will be presenting Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater.

The Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater is one of the most creative and inspiring dance companies in the world will be featuring two programs that include three works never performed on the West Coast. The program will showcase strength, power, and humanity of the performers.
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When it comes to dinner time, there are days when I get tired of having the same old thing. Every now and then we all need a little inspiration to come up with something creative. I’ve recently been introduced to Raddish Box, a monthly subscription to culinary creations with your children.

The Raddish Box is derived from the proven techniques, lessons and delicious recipes from the creators of Kitchen Kid, the leading provider of edible education throughout Los Angeles, packaged and delivered to your doorstep.