The Best Tech Gifts For The Hard To Shop For Husband | #OneBuyForAll

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What cool gifts do you buy a guy who has just about everything?  That is one dilemma I face every year during the holidays. My husband is the type of guy who doesn’t NEED anyhing. When putting our holiday gift lists together every year, all I get from him is “A Best Buy Gift Card for the best tech gifts would be awesome”.  Yes, every year the entire family buys him exactly what he wants and he ends up spending it on the kids and I.  (Really, that isn’t such a bad thing, right?)

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So this year, I decided to take on a different tactic.  Why not tell him that we needed a gift and that I wanted to pick up a movie for a friend, then follow him around the store while he is checking out the best tech gifts  for the season.  

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Don’t Miss Out! Disney On Ice Will Be In Southern California Next Week

Calling all Disney Fans!!! Disney on Ice will be here in Orange County next week.  Did you get your tickets yet?  We’re getting ready to rock out with some of the most magical idols of all in Disney On Ice presents Rockin’ Ever After, an all-new live production!

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You and your family are not going to want to miss the cast of world-class skaters as they bring our favorite characters: Disney•Pixar’s BRAVE, Tangled, The Little Mermaid and Beauty and the Beast to life in a musical showcase that features the hottest tunes and talent from across the kingdom.

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Introducing The New Bel Bambini Outlet and Win a $100 Gift Cert | @Bel_Bambini

I remember when I was pregnant and looking for something a little different than the typical nursery pastels when I began decorating my daughter’s room. The only place I really knew about was Target or Babies R Us. I’ve just recently discovered Bel Bambini, a high end baby boutique with a complete of beautiful, high end baby items with a wonderful concierge service.

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Letters To Santa Equals a Contribution To The Believe Campaign with Macy’s and Make A Wish | @Macys

It’s been a wonderful experience so far this year being the Room Mom to my son’s Kindergarten class.  I truly enjoy helping the teacher, who I’ve really grown fond of and working with the students and fellow parents.   

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I was excited to hear that our teacher is passionate about the Macy’s and Make-A-Wish annual “Believe” campaign.

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We’re Giving Away Tickets To The Christmas Train to The North Pole at Irvine Park Railroad | @IrvineParkRR

Santa’s arrived!  Every year we make it a point to take a ride on The Christmas Train at Irvine Park Railroad.  

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This year we were delighted to discover that Santa and his elves have been busy “decorating” at the North Pole. Santa has a beautiful new display that is just exceptional for family photos!  

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Convenient For The Shopping Season – See’s New Concept Store in Tustin | @SeesCandies #SeesAtTustin

One of my fondest memories of the holidays was a gift from my grandparents.  Every year they would bring one of our favorites….See’s Candies – chocolate Santa’s and their world famous lollipops.

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See’s Candies has been in business since 1921. It was founded by Charles A. See, the son if the infamous Mary See who still appears thought the shops and on every box if chocolate. He was dedicated to principles: his mother’s recipes, and finest ingredients that money could buy. Today the company is still thriving on those two principles.

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Holiday Treats for the Animals festival at Aquarium of the Pacific

In celebration of the holiday season, Santa Diver will be delivering an ocean of gifts to the Aquarium of the Pacific’s penguins, sea otters, seals, sea lions, birds, fish, and other animals.

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Guests can see Santa Diver with sharks and watch the Aquarium’s animals receive their special treats and enrichment gifts during the Holiday Treats for the Animals Festival weekend.

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The Smurfs Return Just In Time For The Holidays | #Smurfs2 @SonyPictures

The Smurfs are back in a all new high flying adventure that is now available on DVD from Sony Pictures Home Entertainment.

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Find out about the ancestry of Smurfette.  Trivia – do you know who her real Father is?  Gargamel created Smurfette to sneak into the Smurf village and discover the secret formula of how to make the smurfs blue.

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Family Fun With the Okee Dokee Brothers December 7&8 | @SegerstromArts

Toddler Trails DisclosureThe Segerstrom Center for the Performing Arts will be hosting a new family series concert featuring the Grammy-Award winning duo, The Okee Dokee Brothers, December 7th & 8th.

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The Okee Dokee Brothers (Joe and Justin) put their passion for the outdoors at the heart of their Americana Folk music, recording and performing family music with a goal of inspiring inspire children and parents to get outside and experience nature.

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