tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14685283406866730492012-01-02T02:07:04.450-08:00<strong>Family Friendly Fun in Orange County, CA </strong> <br> LIKE us on Facebook and FOLLOW us on TwitterMenoreply@blogger.comBlogger1111100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1468528340686673049.post-67974625353842317082011-06-22T15:15:00.000-07:002011-06-22T15:43:43.050-07:00

If you are like most moms, your day is filled to overflowing - from appointments, to practices, to shopping, to cooking and cleaning, as well as taking time for ourselves.  It's important to find ways to cut corners, be efficient and know all the short cuts!  Whether you are a working mom, or a stay at home mom, here are 10 Time Saving Tips for Busy Orange County Moms.  Add your own in the

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Ahhh summer. Long days with no school, playing outside, staying up late, camp fires and sleeping in. Going to the movies and going to the beach. June 21, 2011 marks the first official day of summer… What are some of your best summer memories? Here is a short list of some of the best things that every Orange County kid should experience…add your own in the comments!Disneyland Weekend, Anaheim It

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Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey FULLY CHARGED Circus Tour is coming to the Honda Center in Anaheim:  July 27 to August 7th.  Tickets go on sale June 19 at 10am at the following listed prices: TICKET PRICES: $100.00 (Circus Celebrity) $70.00 (Front Row) $40.00 (VIP) $25.00 (Lower Level Plaza) $20.00 (Lower Level Terrace) $15.00 (Upper Level Terrace) Sign up to be a Feld Preferred Customer

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“The mediocre teacher tells. The good teacher explains. The superior teacher demonstrates. The great teacher inspires.” William A. Ward Teacher Appreciation Week is:  May 2-6.  Make sure to put it on your calendar so you don't forget to send a note or gift of appreciation to the teachers in your life (nor put off planning what to do until the last morning!) From PTA.org, here are some great

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Lakeshore Learning is an awesome, wonderful place to shop for educational and fun toys and art supplies, although it's a bit on the pricey side.  BUT, you can't miss their FREE crafts for kids, EVERY Saturday, from 11am to 3pm. Some of their upcoming projects include:  Bunny Basket, Buzzing Bee, Mother's Day Purse, It's a Jungle Collage and lots more! Check out their calendar here!

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Easter is April 24th this year, and due to the late date, it seems to be wreaking havoc on the kid's Spring Break schedules.  Almost every kid seems to have a different Spring Break this year!  So whenever your vacation falls, there are lots of ways to celebrate Easter and Spring this year in the OC! One of our favorite things to do is visit Irvine Park for their wonderful age-specific Easter

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The Great Park, Irvine Welcome to FALL!  The Santa Ana winds have blown through and its a gorgeous morning in the OC.  Big Most kids are off for the Veteran's Day holiday, so what are YOUR plans?  Lots to do this weekend - here are just a few highlights, but as always check our Activity Calendar for the most updated information!   Ice Skating at the Irvine Spectrum (on-going) 16th Annual

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How exciting!  Orange County Kids has been  nominated in TWO categories for the 2010 Orange County Blog Awards by a really awesome Orange County website "Just Spotted:  Your Guide to Living Visiting and Dreaming about Orange County"!  This is the second year they are holding these awards and the response has been amazing.  The categories we are nominated in are: Kid & Family Sites (the winner of

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No matter who you are, you are probably noticing the signs that summer is winding down and the madness of "Back to School" has already started! Between the ads for penny glue and pencils, all the apparel stores are having massive sales on their clothes. Suddenly there is a mad rush to "squeeze it all in" before school starts. Our family vacation is the week before school starts, so it feels

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Are You "In" to Get Out?Research connects the lack of outdoor time to increased obesity, depression, stress, diabetes, ADD and poor performance in the classroom.  Sign the pledge to spend time outside and encourage the kids in your life to get outside more, too!Brought to you by the National Wildlife Federation!  Go Here to sign the pledge!

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A Delicious New Family Friendly Event is Coming to OC in June 2010!        Kick start your summer vacation this year with a week of fantastic dining during Kids Restaurant Week! Your favorite family friendly restaurants through-out Orange County will be offering prix fixed family style dining options at very wonderful prices. Every delicious restaurant will be announced closer to the event. But.

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Join Naturalist Mark Maeseele the second Sunday of each month for hands-on survival and disaster preparedness classes. In each class students will practice the skills needed to survive in different climates and ecosystems. Classes are for students 8 yrs. & up. Price: $20 per adult, $15 per child. 10% discount for ENC Members. To RSVP call 949-645-8489 or email Lori Whalen.  Click here to see the

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Free Comic Book Day is a single day - the first Saturday in May each year - when participating comic book shops across North America and around the world give away comic books absolutely FREE* to anyone who comes into their stores.   Click here to search by zip code for participating FCBD stores!   *Check with your local shop for their participation and rules.

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Amtrak makes traveling to the National Parks so easy, it's like they are right outside your back door!  Which ones will you discover? Check out this great deal - San Francisco Treat, stay for two nights, get the third night for free!

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The Fullerton Arboretum is your passport to the world of plants. Without going far from home, you can inhale the fragrances of the Mediterranean, feel the cool shade of the redwood forest, delight in the glorious fall color of the northeastern United States, hear the rustle of the palm trees, take a break in a desert oasis, laugh at the funny forms of succulents, and breathe in the perfume of

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Available now for only $18! 2010 Junior Angels Kids Club memberships are available for a cost of $18. Junior Angels Kids Club Members will receive: two Angels' game ticket vouchers, a MLB All-Star Fan Fest child ticket voucher, an exclusive mesh jersey (classic or pink), an official membership card, and a fast-pass for Kids Run the Bases.  Click HERE to order online!     2010 Angels Hidden Halo

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Krikorian Premiere Theatres is proud to introduce Mommy Movie Mondays. This program is for all those moms and dads who haven’t been to the theatre since the turn of the century. If you’ve been staying away from the movie theatres in fear of your child disturbing those around you, then fear no more!  Krikorian Theatres are located in Corona, Monrovia, San Clemente and Vista Village. Mommy Movie

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Spring is in the air and Earth Day is near, join the knowledgeable staff at Roger’s Gardens for this childrens’ event that comes but once a year. Sunday, April 18th,  9 am Garden related projects made easy and fun, with healthy snacks made fresh for everyone. Fee is $10.00 and RSVP is required by 4-16-10. Ages 5-10 welcome. Discussion and workshop expected to last from 9am to 10:30am. Crafts and

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For ten weeks each spring, on coastal farmland in Carlsbad, California, 50-acres of Giant Tecolote Ranunculus flowers bloom and transform the landscape into a solid expanse of vibrant banded color. The Flower Fields® cover a rolling hillside overlooking the Pacific Coast, and is located halfway between Orange County and San Diego. Kids’ Day - March 27th:  Kids can enjoy snow & sledding starting

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Kidlee is a tool that lets you quickly capture the things your kids say and do. It automatically calculates the age of your child, so it's great for recording milestones like losing a first tooth. And it's equally great for writing down the hilarious things your kids come up with on a daily basis.Kidlee is completely private. The only people who see what you write are the people you choose.

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This is a really awesome deal for anyone...not just parents!  I just joined the California State Parks Foundation.  They offer an introductory Park "sampler" membership level (normally $40.00) which includes 7 day-use parking passes, good for admission to more than 200 state parks, California Parklands newsletter, Official California State Parks map and a California State Parks Foundation

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Stroller Suspenders Best OC Spots to Stroll A really great list from Tiny Oranges and Stroller Suspenders! Get outside and enjoy this fabulous weather!  :-)

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Easter Eggstravaganza Comes to Irvine Park Railroad Irvine Park Railroad at Irvine Regional Park will hold its annual Easter Eggstravaganza, complete with a visit from the Easter Bunny, Saturday, March 20 through Saturday, April 3. With the purchase of an Irvine Park Railroad train ticket, children ages 2 through 12 can participate in an Easter egg hunt. Each egg will be filled with candy or

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Friday, March 12 |  Time: 6:00pm -8:00pm | Bounce U in Orange If bouncing, games, and celebrating with friends and family sounds like your idea of the perfect St. Patrick's Day, you're in luck! Wear green for a chance to reach into BounceU's Pot of Gold! (kids only please!) And there will be a leprechaun drawing contest in our party room for a chance to WIN BounceU passes and merchandizes ($50

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Beehive Family Expo & Fair - March 13–14, 2010 10:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m. on Saturday, March 13 10:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. on Sunday, March 14 The Beehive Family Expo & Fair is a two-day charity event, free to attendees who bring two cans of non-perishable food donations to benefit the Second Harvest Food Bank. General admission is $5.  $10 Parking. Brought to you by OrangeCountyParent.com, the Beehive

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Saturday, March 13, 2010 Good To Go From Head To Toe Family Fun & Wellness Fair! Time: 10:00 am - 4:00 pm Where: In front of Pretend City Children’s Museum Whether you’re interested in a free health screening for your little one, learning about the latest and greatest resources to promote healthy child development, or just looking to sing, dance and create – mark your calendar for March 13,

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2 FOR 1 admission @ Pretend City Play with a purpose!    Way to Play days take place the second Friday of every month at Pretend City. On Way to Play days, community partners will be on-site at the museum to offer parents and caretakers free resources and services that promote the healthy development of children. Click here for a printable 2- for-1 coupon!  (exp. 12/31/10)

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Preschool Playdate at BounceU in Orange Ages 7 and under welcome on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday from 9:30 A.M. - 11:30 A.M. for an open bounce session. The sessions include music, games, and, of course, play time on our giant inflatable toys. They will be supervised by our experienced staff. Price: Admission is $7.00 per child. Parents and non-walking infants are free. Please note that

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Tuesdays and Thursdays - $3 movies at the 4 Star Cinemas in Garden Grove.  12111 Valley View St - (Between Chapman & Lampson) Garden Grove, CA.  Box Office Opens at 11:00 am Daily.  714-934-6377 All High Definition Digital Projection and Dolby Digital Sound in all auditoriums.  Plush, highback, rocking seats with flip-up cupholder armrest.  New Snack Bar.  All New Decor.   The Best Prices for

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Glen Ivy Hot Springs Spa 25000 Glen Ivy Rd. Corona, Ca. 92883 Anniversay Admission Wednesdays In honor of our 150th anniversary, enjoy $18.60 admission every Wednesday, extended through March. 2 for 1 Admission Tuesdays and Thursdays Receive two admissions for the price of one every Tuesday and Thursday, extended through March! Happy Birthday, Spa Goer! For your birthday, we're letting

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Go HERE to become a Fan of Nabisco Cookies on Facebook. Starting March 1, there will be a new savings offer posted every week for a free package of Nabisco Cookies (when you purchase a package of Nabisco cookies and a gallon of milk)

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Learn to develop a lifetime of healthy habits for your entire family. Improve the mood, learning and behavior of your child through proper nutrition and maintain your family’s physical fitness through play. Make nutrition easy and fun, while preparing healthy foods that taste great!  Free. Paid museum admission not required.  Who is it for? Parents with children ages 3 – 5. Class is geared

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Sign up for the OC Family e-newsletter, and be entered to win a Birthday Party at Pretend City! Click here to enter!

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I found this blog "Have Kids Still Travel" and thought they had some great, family friendly tips.  I especially LOVE that these crazy parents took their kids to Barcelona, Spain for a one month vacation!  Nice site!

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Get in for FREE at the Orange County Marketplace.  It’s open every Saturday and Sunday from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m.  Click here for a FREE printable coupon!

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Have you been missing the blog updates? I have been updating the Facebook version of the blog with a bit more frequency...make sure to become a Fan on Facebook, by clicking here!

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A fun filled, family road trip vacation without all the distractions?  Mom, Dad and the kids ALL having fun together!  It is tricky to please everyone, especially when you have differing interests and ages.  Here is our list, in no particular order. Do the planning - Get the whole family involved in the planning of the trip.  Do research together, find out the kid friendly activities, and let

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Its been a busy summer, and hectic back to school! Our son is in kindergarten now, and we are getting used to the routine of homework and playtime and going to bed early. Thank you to all the email subscribers of the Orange County Kids blog....you have probably noticed the decline in posts...but we are alive and well, and updating a lot more frequently on our Facebook Fan page. Have you

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Angels Baseball vs. Colorado RockiesTue, Jun 23, 2009 07:05 PMKids Mesh Jersey - Become part of the team and receive this exlusive mesh jersey just for kids. All kids 2-18 in attendancePresented by San Diego ZooGet your tickets HERE.

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Forget the dinner and all that foo foo stuff, give Dad what he really wants, bring him to the Irish Fair for a Banger and a beer. Let him hang with the pipers and dance a few jigs, let him have some real fun! Saturday & Sunday, June 20 & 21. The 34th Annual Irish Fair and Music Festival is set for the Irvine Meadows Fairgrounds, in Irvine. This Family Fun Festival features 16 entertainment

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Experience the excitement of trying new products!Love to check out new products and talk about them with your friends? Join the First Taste community today, and you'll be among the first to try exciting new Kraft products.

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Play Dates for Preschoolers!Tuesdays, June 2-August 25, 10:30am-12pmPort Mariners Playground Come out and play on the playground at Port Mariners and invite your friends! Fun activities are planned throughout the summer. They're free, and there is no RSVP required.Every Tuesday morning:6/9 Bike Day6/16 Craft Day6/23 VBS - No Play Dates6/30 July 4th - No Play Dates7/7 Water Day7/14 Bubbles7/21

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Angels Baseball vs. San Diego PadresSat, Jun 13, 2009 06:05 PMKids Beach Paddle Ball Set - Be a smash at the beach with the Angels Beach Paddle Ball Set.All kids 2-18 in attendancePresented by California Pizza KitchenGet your tickets HERE.

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Krispy Kreme is giving customers a free doughnut on Friday, June 5 to celebrate National Doughnut Day! No purchase is necessary to receive the freebie. To find the closest participating location, visit KrispyKreme.com. The doughnut chain, which used to have a huge presence in Orange County, has two left in O.C. Both locations in Orange and Mission Viejo are participating in the free doughnut

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John Force Cruise Night Car Show Saturday, May 30 4:00p to 7:00p at John Force Race Station, Yorba Linda. Hundreds of cars on display between 4pm-7pm for a huge CAR SHOW. There will be a food, music and raffle table. Bring the whole family!62nd Annual Lions Fish Fry Saturday, May 30 11:00a to 10:00pat Lions Park. A Costa Mesa Tradition!Newport Harbor Lions is proud to present the 62nd Annual Fish

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529 College Savings Day: What’s the big deal?• May 29 (get it? 5/29) is the day to raise awareness and educate all families around the country: This is the time to make a plan to start saving.• Saving for college is one of most important things we can do for the students in our lives, whether they’re starting kindergarten, in middle or high school, or even planning to go back to college.• We all

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Angels Baseball vs. Seattle MarinersSaturday, May 30th , 6:05 pmKids Board Game Set - Add to your game room with the Rally Monkey board game set. All kids 2-18 in attendance.Presented by Stremicks Heritage FoodsBuy your tickets HERE!

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Show kids how rewarding it can be to spend time in the outdoors. That's what the REI Passport to Adventure program is all about. Designed for kids aged 5-12, it's a fun way to connect them to the natural world and start them on a lifetime of outdoor recreation and stewardship.Here's How It Works!1. Start with an Adventure Journal, where kids can document their hikes, bike rides and other fun

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Strawberry Festival of Garden Grove May 22 - May 25, 2009 FREE admission! @ 6pm on Friday - The world's largest strawberry shortcake will be cut by the Mayor and Miss Garden Grove and served FREE to all who attend!Beach Cleanup - Seal Beach, Saturday, May 23 11:00a to 2:00pMeet at the 1st Street Beach Parking Lot (where River's End Cafe is located), corner of 1st Street and Ocean Avenue in Seal

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Spring Concert Series-Springsteen-Premier Tribute to the Boss / Saturday, May 16 11:00a to 2:00p @ Orange County Market Place/Orange County Swap Meet, Costa MesaPrice: FREE with a canned food item to benefit the Orange County Food Bank or $2 for ages 13 and up, free for kids 12 and under.Premier Tribute to the Boss, which takes the audience back in time to 1975, just after the release of Bruce

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Some McDonald's McCafés are still handing out free samples!At the one inside the Wal-Mart in Santa Ana (3600 W. McFadden Ave.), it's from noon till 2pm this coming Friday (May 15).Here's a list of McCafe's near you!

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Scout-O-Rama is the annual trade show of Scouting in Orange County that is attended by over 30,000 people. Scouts and their families enjoy a fun-filled day of exhibits, competitions and displays. Some popular events from recent years include Dutch-oven cooking demonstrations, rock wall climbing, water rocket launches and BMX bicycle shows. Local packs, troops, teams and crews can participate in

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May 17, 2009 @ 10am or 12pm - IrvineOn this new and exciting tour you will get a guided tour around the farm, pick your own vegetables right out of the ground, you will then prepare the vegetables you picked to be cooked. We will add some delicious tofu and seasonings and put them on the BBQ to be cooked. For dessert we will let you out in the Strawberry fields to pick and eat some strawberries.

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Haagen-Dazs has announced it’s having a special freebie promotion at the Shops at Mission Viejo only on Tuesday, May 12, to highlight the plight of the disappearing honey bees.You can visit the local Häagen-Dazs, located at 608 The Shops at Mission Viejo, between 4 p.m. and 8 p.m. to receive a free scoop of any bee-built flavor. Since honey bees pollinate ingredients essential to more than 50

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May 16th, 1pm & 3pm @ the Irvine Improv - FREE ADMISSION!Comedians, Jugglers, Magicians, all family friendly material.To RSVP: email RSVP@improv.com with the following: Your Name, How many in your party (up to 4 free), Which show (1pm or 3pm)They will reply back, confirming your reservations. This event is NOT listed on the Irvine Improv site, but if you have questions, please call Bryan at 310-

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Since this is Mother's Day weekend, I am including more local restaurants that have Mother's Day specials. Butterfly Hike, Laguna Beach: Sat, May 9, 9 - 11:30 amLaguna Coast Wilderness Park, 18751 Laguna Canyon Road, James Dilley PreserveLearn to identify host plants for butterflies with Laguna Canyon Foundation volunteer naturalist Nadine Nordstrom on this moderate, but steep and rocky, 3.5-

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Thursday, May 7, 2009 - Everywhere, USANational Mom’s Nite Out is the first nationally organized celebration of motherhood. Intended to bring together today’s moms, physically and virtually, National Mom’s Nite Out will unite over 150 social media groups, companies, local playgroups, mommy bloggers and mother social networks in giving moms a well deserved night off. “Our goal in hosting National

Menoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1468528340686673049.post-51107813518033935572009-05-06T06:55:00.000-07:002009-05-06T21:03:08.618-07:00

Pixies in the Park-A Fairy Party-Saturday, June 27, 200910am to 2pmFace Painting, Story Time, Maypole Dancing, Crafts & Games, Raffle Prizes, Fairy Trinket Sale, Photo Booth and much much more!Please join the Pitcher Park Community Foundation and our fairy friends for an enchanted event at Pitcher Park, in Orange, CA.Ticket Price: $20 per Fairy (with adult), $10 for each additional Fairy. Price

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For the Dads that need a little help, here is a fun site, with printable Mother's Day Coupons!Also listed on this site are some additional Mother's Day activities and ideas! Celebrate motherhood and all that moms do for their families, communities and beyond. Gifts are great—handmade or otherwise—but taking the time to recognize Mom is just as important. Here are some more fun ideas, from Oprah!

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Cinco de Mayo falls on a Tuesday this year (conveniently falling on Taco Tuesday)! Did you know this holiday honors a victory by the Mexican Army over invading French troops at the Battle of Puebla on May 5, 1862? Here are some fun things to do with your kiddoes to celebrate!Kaboose.com offers these crafts, to name a few: Mini Sombrero - these mini sombreros are great table decorations kids can

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Chance are, most of the stay-at-home moms out there (myself included) have received an email or seen some too-good-to-be true, make millions while you sleep offer. And the worst of them, have marketing tactics that prey on your emotions! Flashy clips of happy families at the beach, on vacation...don't YOU want that for your family?! Unfortunately most of them are not legitimate. Here is a great

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Palm Terrace Mother's Day Brunch & BBQ,The Island Hotel, Newport Beach on the Patio,Sunday, May 10 11:00a to 3:00pJoin Chef Bill Bracken for a mouthwatering festive buffet brunch and BBQ on the Patio, including a separate Kid's Buffet for children under 12 and a complimentary gift for Mom.Brownstone Cafe at Villa del Sol, FullertonSunday, May 10 9:00a to 2:00pEnjoy pastries, pastas, champagne,

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Here we are again, getting ready for another fun filled weekend in the OC! Here are our family friendly and free (mostly) things to do THIS weekend in Orange County. AM showers and cloudy skies are expected, so take advantage of less crowds and have a great weekend!Here is a list of GARAGE SALES this weekend in South Orange County. Its free to look, right?!Young Masters™ Art Show - May 2, 2009,

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Free Asthma Screenings will be offered at more than 200 sites across the United States in May, which is National Asthma and Allergy Awareness Month.Fountain Valley: May 2, 10am - 2pm @ Fountain Valley Hospital, 17100 Euclid AvenueMission Viejo: May 16, The Shops At Mission Viejo, 555 The Shops At Mission ViejoHuntington Beach: May 30, 1pm - 4pm @ Walmart, 8230 Talbert AvenueSan Juan Capistrano:

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Baby Wants to Rock @ Tia Juana's IrvineSaturday, May 02, 2009 12:01 PM - 2:30 PM PSTBaby Wants to Rock is taking over Tia Juana's Nightclub for a fantastic child-proof DAYclub for families. Everyone will be moving and grooving with performances from Dance Emotion and The Groovy Girls. There is also tattoos, Crazy Hair, Bubble Blits, Crawler Zone, Kid Buffet, Smoothie Bar and a full bar for

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Fifty moms to be pampered with special Mother's Day brunch featuring Daddy Cakes® pancakes! Newport Beach-based Daddy Cakes will pamper Mommies this Mother’s Day at a special brunch to be held 10 a.m. to noon Saturday, May 9 at The District at Tustin Legacy. The retail destination is hosting a Mother’s Day contest in conjunction with Whole Foods Market and Daddy Cakes Bakery. All Orange County

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Last 4 days to become an Orange County Kids email subscriber and be entered to win a $15 gift card! (see post on 4/5 for complete details)Become a FAN on Facebook, AND an email subscriber, and you get TWO entries!Follow us on Twitter, become a FAN on Facebook and an email subscriber, and you get THREE entries!Don't miss out on updates. One email per day, but only if there is new content. No new

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KFC introduces "UNFry Day."KFC is so confident America will love their new Kentucky Grilled Chicken, they're inviting you to sample the newest mouth-watering menu item on “UNFry Day,” Monday, April 27. Consumers are encouraged to stop by KFC throughout the day on “UNFry Day” and receive a FREE* piece of Kentucky Grilled Chicken.* Free piece of Kentucky Grilled Chicken offer is valid at

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This is our second week of our new series: FREE Fridays. Up to the minute, FREE and almost free things to do this weekend in the OC! Leave us a comment if there is something free and family friendly in YOUR neighborhood! Orange County Great Park: Picture the Park @ Orange County Great Park, Irvine Saturday, Apr 25 1:00p to 4:00p / Free admission & parking Visitors will capture their vision of

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My kids and I love going to Farmer's Markets. Its FREE and we get to go outside, sample some fresh produce and get something fresh for dinner. Definitely a great way to kill an hour! Here is a great list (by day) of all the Orange County Farm Bureau Sponsored Certified Farmers' Markets:Tuesday Irvine - Historic Park at the Irvine Ranch, 13042 Old Myford Road, Irvine, 9 AM - 1 PM (rain or shine)

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Our spring break just ended, and I am thrilled to get back to our routines! Here are some fun things to do this week in the OC:Game Night at Barnes & Noble, Costa MesaWednesday, Apr 22 6:00pTurn off the TV and other electronics and join us for a game night featuring family fun for all ages. FREEFarmers Market at OC Fair, Costa MesaThursday, Apr 23 9:00a to 1:00pFree Admission and ParkingFamily

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Cool Mom's BlogsMommy Track'd - Managing the Chaos of Modern Motherhood. Mommy Track'd is a multi-tasking website for modern moms that stands out from the crowd of parenting sites. Always fresh, funny, informative and entertaining, but never judgmental, Mommy Track'd strives to provide time-crunched, over-extended and multitasked-out moms a much needed and well deserved escape from the chaos of

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Step into Spring with SpecialSavings and Offers!April 19 –25, 2009, take advantage of shopping opportunities and savings at participating Downtown Disney® District locations including World of Disney® Store, Disney Vault 28, Marceline's Confectionery as well as special offerings at Build-A-Bear Workshop®, House of Blues®, Naples Ristorante e Pizzeria,Rainforest Café®, Pearl Factory, and

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100,000 Playspaces in 100 Days! Play is serious business for KaBOOM!, a national non-profit aimed at locating and funding play spaces. The organization has launched a campaign to locate 100,000 play spaces — playgrounds, skate parks and field complexes — in 100 days in an effort to ensure there is a play space within walking distance of every child.

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Happy Friday!We are starting a new series today called FREE Fridays which will be focused on finding FREE things to do in Orange County this weekend, along with links to other FREE ideas, tips and tricks from around the web.Swap Meet @ OC Fairgrounds, Costa MesaEvery weekend, from 7am to 4pm, Admission is $2, but kids under 12 are FREE!Earth Day at Bolsa Chica @ Bolsa Chica Wetlands, Huntington

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Free bites at Cinnabon from 5-8PMSingle Scoop Cone with no mix-ins at Maggie MoosIf you eat at a participating Chick-fil-A restaurant on April 15, hold onto your receipt. You can come back by April 30 to get your same order, free, as part of the "Tax Relief Day Special." At participating stores only so check if your store is participating.Papa Johns offers tax day discounts for online orders on

Menoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1468528340686673049.post-57770978930814960132009-04-13T07:12:00.000-07:002009-04-13T08:45:36.003-07:00

Hope everyone's Easter was joyful! Now, what to do with all those left-over plastic eggs?! Here and here are some fun ideas. Real Eggs? Here is a great site devoted entirely to deviled eggs!Meanwhile, today is the first day of Spring Break for us, so we are trying to come up with some fun, inexpensive things to do this week. Monday, 4/13 : 7pm / FREEPajamaramaBarnes & Noble @ Bella Terra,

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The spirit of easter is all about Hope, Love and Joyful living. Happy Easter!

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I have been a member of upromise.com, for the last 5 years, and absolutely love that every time I shop at certain stores, or buy certain products, a small percentage goes into my kids college fund.Every time you make an eligible purchase on upromise.com, their partners return a portion of that money back to you. Those earnings accumulate in your Upromise account until you decide to use it to

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I am one of those "modern" parents that downloads kids shows onto their iPod or iPhone, then whips it out when needed (doctor's office, restaurant or any other "boring" place where I need the munchkins to tone it down a notch). SO, I was excited to see on iTunes offering a special, limited time Kids and Family TV shows for $0.99 each! Most of the time they run about $1.99 per episode, so stock up

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Saturday, Apr. 25. @ 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.The Friends of Shipley Nature Center will host the 4th Annual Spring Festival. Events include a Continental Breakfast, California Native Plant sale, guided tours, live entertainment and a Maypole dance. FREE: donations appreciated. Shipley Nature Center, 17851 Goldenwest Street, Huntington Beach. 714-842-4772. http://www.shipleynature.org/.

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Subscribe to Orange-County-Kids.com, and get our updates in your email! Subscribe by clicking here: Subscribe to Orange-County-Kids.com by Email, or by entering your email in the box down on the right.All new subscribers in April 2009 will be entered into a random drawing to win a $15 giftcard to your choice: Starbucks, Trader Joes, Panera Bread or Target! *(Once you subscribe, you will get

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Great article here. After two kids, I don't think it get's easier. I think I have a little thicker skin with my daughter and can turn my back and leave (sob), but its still hard on me....I can only imagine what she's feeling....

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Easter Festivities at Newport Dunes!Newport Dunes Waterfront Resort will host its 17th annual Easter Egg-Stravaganza celebration Saturday, April 11 through Sunday, April 12. The weekend of family events will include a hunt for more than 5,000 Easter eggs hidden on the beach, visits from the Easter Bunny, a kid’s train ride, bounce house, craft sessions, cottontail bike parade and a Champagne

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Great Schools.net Elementary, middle and high school information for public, private and charter schools nationwide.This really useful and informative site provides comprehensive school profiles, email newsletters, over 600 articles, save a "My School" list to track school performance, and allows you to compare schools. Great website if your kids are school age or will be soon!

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SugarPlum Crafts is coming to the OC Fair & Event Center, April 2-4! This is a FREE event that is sure to be a great place to finish off (or start) the kid's Easter baskets!

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Come and have a special breakfast with the Easter Bunny at Rainforest Cafe, Costa Mesa. There will be an egg hunt for kids 12 and under, a coloring contest, an Easter basket raffle, special party bags for kids 12 and under, and a photo opportunity with the Easter Bunny himself!Saturday, Apr 4 8:00a to 10:00aPhone: RSVP required at (714) 424-9200.The cost is $7.99 for kids 4 - 12, $10.99 for kids

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Wow, that's an interesting idea, right? A reader sent me a link to this site: MouseSavers.com. Thank you!Here's a recent tip that was just posted on this useful site:Avoid Seasonal Restaurant Price IncreasesDisneyland now raises the prices of its Character meals during busy times of year. During these periods, a Character meal will cost you up to 23% more than normal! All of the Character meals

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Our own Discovery Science Center made the runner up list of the Top 10 Best Science Centers according to Parents.com! We came in at #11!This place is SO much fun and has appeared on many lists of fun places to go. Mornings are tough because there are often a TON of field trips, but here is a hot tip: Click HERE to find out how many field trips are scheduled for that day and how many children are

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Michael's Craft Store has two different types of classes for kids this summer. There is a half-hour drop in class for ages 5 to 12, which costs about $2. And there is a crafts camp that is every day for a week, for about $5 per hour. (They also have a few free all-day events) Go to the website here and put in your location. The screen will pop up to tell you about the classes and events in your

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Irvine Park Railroad Children's Coloring PageChildren can print and color the Irvine Park Railroad Easter coloring page. Children who bring their colored page to the train station before April 11th will receive a FREE GIFT!Mark Your Calendar!The Easter Eggstravaganza will run DAILY beginning March 28th through April 11th, 2009.Note: Irvine Regional Park and Irvine Park Railroad will be open on

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2847 Park AvenueTustin, CA 92782This location is AAAAMazing! They have: Meat, seafood, & prepared foods dine-in seating Brazilian barbeque, garden center, coffee roaster, Korean barbecue, tapas bar, skin care expert, freshly grilled and steamed fruits and vegetables, pasta bar, taqueria, freshly baked organic breads, gelato and sorbet bar, noodle and teriyaki bowls, sushi, organic beef, ice cream

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Great site: Fun Orange County Parkshttp://www.funorangecountyparks.com/Free stuff just for having a birthday? Companies all over the United States have free birthday treats just waiting for you! Even better, some of their free birthday treats are good for your entire birthday month.Kids, adults, even pets can receive enticing birthday freebies.http://www.freebirthdaytreats.com/kids.aspxFavorite

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Enjoy the welcome sights of Spring at South Coast Plaza!@Carousel Court becomes a gardener's paradise, with flowers, vegetables and plenty of frolicking animal families. Bring the children for a real-live conversation with our personable Easter Bunny, operated by Disney® puppeteers, in the gazebo at Carousel Court. @The Macy's Home Store Wing welcomes the Easter Bunny too, and has been

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OK, this doesn't constitute an "Orange County" tip, but I had to mention it! Once Upon A Child, with locations in Temecula, Oceanside and La Crescenta, is a really wonderful store that buys and sells gently-used children's clothing, toys, baby furniture, equipment and more! Check out their website at: http://www.ouac.com/Happy Shopping!

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You and your child can make a beautiful wreath of leaves that displays what your child is thankful for. This wreath makes a great Autumn or Thankgsiving decoration. Supplies needed: A plain white paper plate Construction paper (orange, red, yellow, brown, and other earth tones) Crayons or markers Scissors Glue or a glue stick Instructions are here: http://www.enchantedlearning.com/crafts/

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Thursday, Nov 27 7:00a to 11:00aat Orangewood Children's Foundation, Santa Ana, CAThe Orangewood Jaycees will be giving a hand to homeless on Thanksgiving morning. The Jaycees and other volunteers will be starting at 7am distributing coats and food. If you are interested in donating coats, blankets, tents, peanut butter, jelly, bread, or sandwich bags these items can be dropped-off at the

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http://blackfriday.gottadeal.com/This is a great site, for all those crazy people who like to get up at the crack of dawn on the day after Thanksgiving to get all their Christmas shopping done in ONE day! LOL!After doing a quick search on "black friday", I found a few more similiar sites! Check out:http://bfads.net/http://www.blackfriday.info/http://www.dealtaker.com/blackfriday.htmlHAPPY

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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

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This is a great site! They have a section called The Dover Children's Book Sampler which can be emailed to you as well. This week's highlights include: Coloring Pages about the Farm, Ballet, Animals, Educational Activities about Writing and Telling Time and Fun and Challenging Puzzles!AND here is a coupon for 33% off! Hurry - expires on 10/17/08! Offer Details: This coupon is good for 33% off

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