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Slide, Float, and Play at Knott’s Soak City OC!

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Slide, Float, and Play at Knott’s Soak City OC Water Park!

Knott’s Soak City OC is a Water Park located in the Buena Park area of Orange County, California. Knott’s invited us to visit Soak City OC as part of a media day to experience it first hand. We recently took our first trip there and had a splash-tastic time! We’re excited to share our experience… [Continue Reading]

Koalafornia Is A Must-See!

Koalafornia the Australian Outback Exhibit at the San Diego Zoo

Koalafornia ~ The Australian Outback Exhibit at the San Diego Zoo!

Koalafornia, the Australian Outback Exhibit at the San Diego Zoo is now open! We were invited to a sneak preview of the exhibit prior to it opening to the public, and loved it! THE AUSTRALIAN OUTBACK EXHIBIT Being born and raised in San Diego, I’ve spent a lot of time at the Zoo. As far… [Continue Reading]

The LEGOLAND Hotel Is Now Open!

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The LEGOLAND Hotel ~ A Dream Getaway For LEGO Lovers

The LEGOLAND Hotel, located RIGHT next to LEGOLAND California, in the Carlsbad area of San Diego, is the first of its kind to open in the Nation! We were invited to check out this fabulous hotel prior to opening to the general public, and have lots of info to share with you! Being the LEGO-loving… [Continue Reading]

Step Back In Time at Old Poway Park

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When you visit Old Poway Park, it’s like taking a step back in time. Back to a time when horse drawn carriages and steam trains were the main modes of transportation, and artisans handcrafted everything from clothes, to toys, to furniture. We took a trip there this past weekend for the Train Song Festival, and… [Continue Reading]

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It’s fun to visit the Torrey Pines Gliderport!

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Gain A New Perspective At The Torrey Pines Gliderport!

We recently took a trip to the Torrey Pines Gliderport, located across from UCSD, just next to the Pacific Ocean, in La Jolla, California. It had been a long time since our daughter and I had been there, and realized that my husband and our sons had never visited it prior. It’s a super fun… [Continue Reading]

Active Play at Jungle Gym & Cafe!

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Active Play At Jungle Gym & Cafe!

Jungle Gym & Cafe is a spacious indoor play center located in the Santee area of San Diego, catering to kids from babies up to about age 12. I first heard about it toward the end of last summer, just about the time of the arrival of our third baby. It sounded fun, and as… [Continue Reading]

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Have a BALL this summer with the Kids Bowl Free program!

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Have A Ball This Summer With KIDS BOWL FREE!

Our kids LOVE bowling, and we plan to have a ball this summer with the Kids Bowl Free program! We went to our local bowling center a couple of weeks ago and saw a postcard reminding us about the program. We signed up for it last year, and thought it was great! We’re excited that… [Continue Reading]

Ideas of how to make your trip to the Disneyland Resort even more special!

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Ideas To Make Your Trip To The Disneyland Resort Even More Special!

We’re huge Disney fans, and are often asked for ideas of how to make a visit to the Parks even more special. There are quite a few ways to make your Disney experience more unique and memorable. Here are some ideas we came up with to share: Free Pins Pick up your free pins such… [Continue Reading]

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Reciprocal Memberships Make It Possible To Visit Multiple Establishments

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The Benefits of Reciprocal Museum, Garden, and Zoo Memberships

I am a self confessed Museum, Zoo, and Botanical Garden Nerd. If I’m driving down the road and see a sign for any of such mentioned, I’ll likely turn around to check it out, or atleast make a mental note to Google it for a future visit. Growing up in San Diego, I visited many… [Continue Reading]

Take Me Out To The Padres!

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Take Me Out To The Padres!

If you’ve never taken your child to PETCO Park for a baseball game, they’re in for a treat! Our kids LOVE it! You may not see a lot of the game if your kids are super young, but the experience of being at the ballpark (the sights, the smells, the crack of the bat) make… [Continue Reading]

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Hands-On Learning and Fun at Build It Workshops!

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Hands-On Fun and Learning For Kids at Build It Workshops!

Living in Southern California, we’re very lucky to have an abundance of fun and educational places to take kids. From children’s museums, to parks, to indoor play spaces, there are plenty of options. When I heard about a new place called Build It Workshops, located in Carlsbad, it sounded interesting, so I had to investigate!… [Continue Reading]

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Zimmer Children’s Museum

The Zimmer Children’s Museum is located in Los Angeles, California. Check the link to their website for more info. Perhaps we’ll see you there! Website: Zimmer Children’s Museum Twitter: @zimmermuseum Get a FREE full-color guidebook with the purchase of a Go City Card or Explorer Pass

The New Children’s Museum ~ Free 2nd Sunday

The New Children’s Museum is FREE the 2nd Sunday of each month. The museum will be open extended hours on Sunday, from 10am-4pm. It tends to be quite crowded on the free day, but less so if you arrive just when they open. Although parking is free downtown on Sundays, it can often be difficult… [Continue Reading]

Discover the Arts ~ Los Angeles!

Discover the Arts is similar to Museum Month in San Diego, but is in Los Angeles, and lasts almost 4 months! A handful of great museums and other cultural attractions take part in the event, and offer admission specials (such as FREE entry; Buy 1 Get 1 Free; Up to 50% off…), free gifts, or… [Continue Reading]

Bowers Kidseum

The Bowers Kidseum is located down the street from the Bowers Museum in Santa Ana, California. This unique children’s museum educates kids about different cultures through hands-on play. Check the link to their website for more info. Perhaps we’ll see you there. Website: Kidseum Twitter: @bowersmuseum Get a FREE full-color guidebook with the purchase of… [Continue Reading]

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