Christmas in October???

Happy Friday everyone! Everywhere I look, I see Christmas decorations - what happened to Halloween and Thanksgiving?! This year, my goal is to enjoy each holiday and not get overwhelmed! I found a WONDERFUL blog by SimpleMom.net and her current series of articles talks about preparing for Christmas "12 weekly projects for a more peaceful season" - so many great ideas! Check it out and let me know what you are doing to plan for the upcoming holidays.

Looking for things to do this weekend? Here's a few ideas:
Fall Festival Saturday, Oct 18 10:00a to 4:00p at Christ Lutheran Church and School in Costa Mesa. Price: FREE! The day will feature carnival games, a climbing wall and train rides. The festival also features our Silent Auction, Craft Boutique, Food Booths and Sweet Shoppe.
Exclusive Baby Cruise, Sunday, Oct 19 1:00p to 3:30p at Endeavor Yacht in Newport Beach. Baby Expo - Luxury Yacht for Moms "Pregnant to Preschool". What better way to celebrate motherhood than aboard a luxury yacht? A 2-hour Newport Harbor cruise and expo. Price: $30
Family Art Day at the Beall Center for Art + Technology, UC Irvine
Saturday, Oct 18 11:00a to 3:00p at UCI: Beall Center for Art and Technology. Mark your calendars for Family Art Day at the Beall Center. Scheduled events include hands on art and science activities, technology demonstrations, videos, and more. Price: FREE
11th Annual Trick or Treat Festival and Halloween Hearse Procession Sunday, Oct 26 9:00a to 4:00p at Orange County Market Place in Costa Mesa. Annual Trick or Treat Festival features free daytime trick or treating for kids, and lots of entertainment and activities Price: $2 general admission, free for children 12 and under