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Celebrate Hispanic Heritage at the Aquarium Baja Splash Cultural Festival 9/29-9/30
Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month this weekend, September 29-30, 2012 at the Aquarium of the Pacific in Long Beach. Experience cultural folk dances from Mexico, El Salvador, Guatemala, Panama, and beyond; enjoy mariachi performances, interactive music from Central and South America with Martin Espino and Christopher Garcia. There will be kids’ crafts, ethnic cuisine, Latin cooking […]
18th Annual E Hula Mau Polynesian Festival at Long Beach Performing Arts Center
August 16, 2012
I’ve never been to Hawaii myself though I have often been mistaken for Hawaiian. There is so much about the islands and the culture that entice people. It is laid back, creative, almost magical. On Labor Day, weekend Southern Californians can get the chance to immerse themselves in all things Hawaiian at the 18th Annual […]
Celebrating Giant Pandas at the San Diego Zoo
August 2, 2012
Who can resist a Panda Cub? Here’s the latest press release* from one of our favorite places to visit as a family, the San Diego Zoo. The giant panda team at the San Diego Zoo got their first close look at the new cub last night. At approximately 9 p.m. on July 30, video taken […]
Happy National Lollypop Day from See’s Candies
July 20, 2012
*Note: This is a press release. But come on, free candy today July 20th! SAN FRANCISCO – July 20 is National Lollypop Day and See’s Candies is celebrating by sampling* their famous Gourmet Lollypops at over 200 retail shop locations across the U.S. See’s Candies has produced lollypops for the past 80 years, and the […]
Watch Brave at El Capitan Theater in Hollywood
July 14, 2012
I finally saw BRAVE last week but before I get to the brief movie review, let me just say how awesome it was to watch the movie at the historic El Capitan Theater in Hollywood. My family and I love watching movies there when we can even if it means driving from Orange County to […]
A FAMILY RESOURCE: BRIDGE THE GAP THIS SUMMER
June 20, 2012
Linda Hunter, Senior Director of Education at Pretend City, Shares with Suburban Mamas How Bridge Learning Will Keep Your Child’s Skills Sharp When School is Out of Session School is out, or will be very soon, and there’s a smile on every child’s face as they likely anticipate a summer of fun and freedom. However, […]
SAVE THE DATE Solar Eclipse on May 20, 2012
May 19, 2012
First things first: Never view the sun with the naked eye or with any optical device, such as binoculars or a telescope. It can cause permanent damage. A rare annular solar eclipse will take place on Sunday, May 20th. This means that a ring of sunlight will be visible around the moon’s disc. Here is […]
Spring Faire at the Environmental Nature Center
April 30, 2012
Visit the Environmental Nature Center in Newport Beach for the annual Spring Faire and Butterfly House Opening on Saturday, May 5, 10AM – 3PM. Activities include making recycled butterfly themed crafts ($3 donation), watching plein air artists painting on the trails, children’s art exhibit, story walks, face painting and henna tattoos. There will be live […]
A Family Resource: 5 Reasons Why Parents Should Take Advantage of Free Health Screenings
March 16, 2012
Guest post by Linda Hunter, Senior Director of Education for Pretend City Offers Insight Into the Importance of Developmental Checkups for Children I’m often asked about developmental checkups and why are they so important. A startling number of children in Orange County do not receive routine developmental checkups, as it is not part of a standard well-child visit. Many […]
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September 25, 2012
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