What’s in the forecast for Pretend City this Friday, the 21st? Snow! That’s right, real snow. Visiting the snow and experiencing a winter wonderland is an ageless, ever-magical experience, and one that is brought to life today at Pretend City. Friday’s activities will be rich with the magic and delight of the falling snow. Children …
Over the summer, we had the opportunity to go whale watching as part of our Summer Bucket List. You can see that post here. Newport Landing Whale Watching offers year round trips daily. Throughout the year, different species of whales migrate. This is what you should expect: December – April: Grey Whale May – November: Finback Whales Year round: Dolphins, Seals, …
Is your little one in love with books, but just starting to read? Looney Tunes Phonics is an online learning to read program that combines the research-based curriculum of the award winning Click-N-Read Phonics program combined with the zany antics of the world famous Looney Tunes Characters. Looney Tunes Phonics introduces the new character Professor Wizbot, …
Having a hard time getting gifts for family members with little ones? What about an “experience” gift? One of my family’s favorite places in Southern California is Zoomars. Zoomars is located in San Clemente – a train ride away from most spots in Orange County and is an adorable little zoo – getaway. With pigs, …
As a mom, we don’t get much sleep. Having so many items on my plate, add in carpool, dance, baseball, hubby’s high school softball team, his referee schedule…and the list goes on and on, it’s amazing if I get one night full of sleep. I have been joking with the hubster about the fact that …
Holidays are always full of fun and diversity – especially at Pretend City. One of the best things you can do with your child this holiday is to teach them about the beauty found in different cultures – it is perhaps one of the most important gifts of the season. Pretend City Children’s Museum gives …
You know, one of my absolutely favorite snacks for any time of day is a delicious caramel apple. Specifically, one of those giant SNICKERS candied apples. And, while shopping for holiday gifts, The Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory just so happens to have a location in the malls I frequent. To my delight, the Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory is …
It is so fun to come home from whatever errands I’m running around doing, to find a package on my doorstep. Generally, if a package is on my doorstep, it is something I bought a week or two ago, but with my “Mommy Brain”, even if I had placed an order for some fabulous product, …
If you have an iPad, iPod, or iPhone, you are probably on the hunt for fun educational apps for your children like I am. Nancy O’Dell, a mom and dedicated reporter felt she always learned something new with every interview (the people, the subject and the places). She felt that this was so educational that …
