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18th Annual E Hula Mau Polynesian Festival at Long Beach Performing Arts Center
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 […]
Wordless Wednesday: Swing
August 15, 2012
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 […]
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, […]
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 […]
Pretend City Goes Green – Special Coupon for Sunday April 22nd
April 20, 2012
Buy one, get one 50% Off Pretend City Admission. Print this coupon Half Off_EarthDay. Pretend City is located at 29 Hubble, Irvine, CA 92618 There will be fun and educational activities all day long, including: Science Spark (9:30 am & 1:30 pm): Spark your child’s interest in science and the environment! Mad Science, the world’s […]
Star Wars Fan Day at the Discovery Science Center
March 11, 2012
Our guest blogger is actually a Suburban Papa, for a change. During a recent Star Wars Fan Day at the Discovery Science Center in Santa Ana, Matt Borack took his family to check things out. Here’s his story. “Star Wars is a big part of my life and my kids lives as well. Having the […]
10 Easy Ways to Show Your Children You Love them by Linda Hunter
February 14, 2012
Our guest post is by Linda Hunter, Chief Education and Operations Officer of Pretend City Children’s Museum. In this family resource, she offers parenting tips on simple ways to express your love to your children. Pretend City Children’s Museum is a fun interactive educational facility in Irvine, CA. Sometimes we all need a little reminder […]
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August 16, 2012
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