This week I had the opportunity to pre-screen a really inspiring movie, “Won’t Back Down“. This Fox Studios film featuring Viola Davis, Maggie Gyllenhaal and Holly Hunter opens in local theaters on September 28th. Based on actual events, the film follows two determined mothers looking to transform their children’s failing inner-city school, and how they …
In my family, we have a few traditions that go way back to childhood, like most people. One that I remember, getting dressed up for the Obon Festival that my family religiously went to and danced at every year. So you may not know, but I’m half Japanese…therefore, this is one Japanese tradition I …
Atlantis Play Center and Splash Pad 13630 Atlantis Way, Garden Grove, CA 92844 (714) 892-6015 As a kid, I remember this amazing park that had the giant green dragon slide. When I took my son for the first time, boy the memories flooded back. I listed the park here, when my little man was about a …
Angels Playground Located at TeWinkle Park 885 Junipero Drive Costa Mesa In a joint effort of the City of Costa Mesa and the Angels Charity a vision has become a reality. This beautiful park was built to enable children with disabilities to play with their able bodied peers. This colorful playground has 6 swings …
“Splash” Buccaneer Bay Water Park La Mirada Regional Aquatics Center 13806 La Mirada Blvd. La Mirada, CA 90638 If you’re looking for a fun “WET” place to take the kids to stay cool, this is it. Splash – Buccaneer Bay is located at the La Mirada Regional Aquatics Center and loaded with fun! …
Our summer travels usually include destinations not so far from home, a “stay-cation” of sorts. For July, we hit up Big Bear for a few days. A friend of ours has a cabin in Sugarloaf so we stayed there. Of the things we really enjoyed was walking through the Sugarloaf housing track, checking out the …
If you are anything like me, it is a MUST to stay organized. I’ve discovered this amazing online family organizer; AboutOne, that does the job perfectly. It is a completely private and secure way to manage family memories and household paperwork, at home and on-the-go. I have been plagued with the dreaded “Mommy Brain” and …
It’s just about time to send the kids back to school, so let’s have a Toddler Trails morning of fun! Join us Tuesday, August 21st, 9am at Seascape Kids Fun located at 4471 E. Hunter Ave. in Anaheim at 9am. Admission: $5.00 per child Seascape will be open from 9am to 10am for “Toddler Trails Fans” …
Image from Reuben H. Fleet Science Center Reuben H. Fleet Science Center 1875 El Prado San Diego, CA 92101 Website Hours and Costs It’s summertime and we love taking the family to San Diego. Usually we spend a day at SeaWorld, which we did, however this time we made a special stop at the Reuben …
MOMS Orange County will be hosting their first-ever Moms Baby Olympics on Saturday, August 11th at Irvine Spectrum Center in the Giant Wheel Court from 11:00am to 3:00pm. This family-friendly event is designed to encourage families to get out and get active this summer. In celebration of this year’s games, the event will feature Olympic-themed …
Plum District has an amazing deal going on right now from The Honest Company, offering their members a “Plum Deal“! Get $40 of Eco-Friendly Diapers, Baby Care and Home Cleaning Products for $20! The Honest Company was started by Jessica Alba and her husband after unsuccessfully finding non toxic products that were affordable and …
