Story time- Pottery Barn Kids Book Club

There are so many fun and free things to do with the kiddos this summer and here is one more to add to your list. Pottery Barn Kids stores hold story time every Tuesday from 11-11:30am. Each child will receive a book club card on their first story time and a gift after attending 5 times.

For additional information and to find a store near you, head over here.

Winners of Roy's

Happy Wednesday! I'm a little late with selecting two winners for Roy's but better late than never right? Without further ado.... the winners are..

Jennifer  who said...A date night for sure!! We have a little 4 year old and a 5 month old, so it's been awhile for us! Thank you for this great site, it's helping me plan some great, inexpensive outings with the family!

and

The Mellos said...A friend just turned me on to your blog and I think I have spent the last week reading most of your posts for my area! Thanks for doing this!
We have only visited Roy's once, but it was a great experience. I didn't know that they allowed the kids to help with dessert! Cool. The Mello Family of 5!

Congratulations! Please email me at mom@daytrippingmom.com. Thank you all for particiapting! 

OC Kids Restaurant Week

The first ever Orange County Kids Restaurant Week is here and it is one that you do not want to miss! OC Kids Restaurant Week is the perfect week to take your entire family out to eat in a family friendly environment.Restaurants are creating a special menus for the event at a great price, while others are offering kids eat free all week. There will also be special activities for the kiddos at participating restaurants. 

Here is how the deal works. You can feed a family of four for $20 to $40 for lunch and $30 to $60 for dinner or you can head to one of the restaurants that is offering kids eat free the entire week. I had the opportunity to take my family to OC Kids Restaurant yesterday and learned all about this fun filled week. 

It is the perfect opportunity to try out restaurants that you have wanted to try out but never got around to and at a significant discount. How cool is that? There are dozens of restaurants participating and one for every budget. I think $20 for a meal out for a family of four is an incredible deal! Head here for a list of participating restaurants offering special deals and head here for the list of restaurants offering kids eat free all week long. 

Give yourself a break this week and head out and enjoy a fun family night out!

Sawdust Festival

I love love summer! I think you all can tell by my recent postings, that our family really comes alive when the weather gets warmer. There are so many fun activities, places to visit and so many adventures in the summertime.

One of my favorite places in Orange County, if not the world, is Laguna Beach. When we head to the beach as a family it is usually to Aliso Creek Beach or to get a bite to eat on a summer day, Laguna Beach, is usually our destination. Laguna Beach is home to many art festivals in the summer, including Pageant of the Masters, Art-a- Fair and my absolute favorite, the Sawdust Festival.

The Sawdust Festival features over 200 Laguna Beach artists. There are demonstrations, entertainment, food, and many fun classes. We can't wait to explore this year's festival.

Tickets are very reasonable. $7.75 for adults, Children 6-12 are $3.25 and under 6 are free. You can also buy a season pass for $15. The festival starts today and ends August 29th. Hours are 10am to 10pm.

For additional info head over here. 

Pinkberry's Happy Hour

I love love frozen yogurt and Pinkberry is at the top of my list! It is delish! Today Pinkberry launches their new flavor, Watermelon. It is sooo delicious! Pinkberry stopped by my home  last week and allowed my family to try the new flavor and we loved it!

To celebrate the launch of the new flavor, all Pinkberry stores will be offering half price , "Happy Hour" from 5pm-7pm everyday, on any Watermelon yogurt . I tried it with watermelon chunks and cucumber and it was so tasty! . I know it doesn't sound like the combo would work,  but it really does. You can try the cucumber and watermelon toppings for free during "happy  hour".

It is a perfect summer treat and a fun treat for the family. 

* Disclosure- I did not receive any compensation for this post - I did receive sample to help in the review.

The Beat Goes On - Win 4 Super Pass Tickets to the Orange County Fair!

Without a doubt one of the highlights of summer for our family is the Orange County Fair. This year promises to be fantastic!The fair will run from July 16 to August 15, Wed-Sunday and will be closed Mondays and Tuesdays.

FAIR HOURS
July 16-August 15
Wednesday - Friday: noon - midnight
Saturday - Sunday: 10 a.m. – midnight
Open Wednesdays-Sundays.
Admission prices are
$10 for (13-59)
Seniors (60+) $7
Children (6-12) $5
Children under 6 FREE every day

There will be FREE admission and parking from Noon – 1 PM on opening day, Friday July 16th.
Other deals include
SALUTE TO HEROES
FREE admission for active duty military with I.D., Valid all day July 16-August 15.
KIDS FREE THURSDAYS
Kids 12 and under receive FREE admission every Thursday. Valid all day.
SENIORS DAY FRIDAYS
$5 admission for those 60 years or older, plus FREE Ferris wheel & merry-go-round rides. Valid all day Friday. Sponsored by Monarch Health Care
WE CARE WEDNESDAYS

Food Drive
Wednesday, July 21
Noon – 6pm
One FREE admission and one carnival ride per person with donation of five canned food items. Benefits Second Harvest Food Bank and OC Food Bank. Sponsored by Ralphs.
Book Drive
Wednesday, July 28
Noon – 6pm
One FREE admission and one carnival ride per person with donation of one new children’s book or three gently used children’s books. Benefits Orange County public schools with the help of the LA Times Reading By 9 and BookEnds.
Clothing Drive
Wednesday, August 4
Noon – 6pm
One FREE admission and one carnival ride per person with donation of five gently used clothing items. Benefits Goodwill of Orange County.
School Supply Drive
Wednesday, August 11
Noon – 6pm
One FREE admission and one carnival ride per person with donation of one new school supply item valued at $3 or more.

You can also purchase a season pass and enjoy every single day of the fair for one low price. To learn about Super passes head over here.

It is giveaway time! One lucky winner will win a four pack of Super Passes (Season Passes) that will allow you to get in for free every day! All you have to do is leave a comment on what you most look forward at the fair. That's it! Contest runs until Sunday July 4th. Winner will be selected at random on Monday July 5th.

You can gain additional entries by
following ocfair on Twitter
"liking" me on Facebook
Following me on Twitter.

Good luck!

Discovery Science Center Supertickets for $4

	This is a great deal and you don't want to pass it up! You can get a Discovery Science Center Super Ticket which includes 4D movie, Dinoquest and of course general admission, all  for $4. This ticket is usually $22 and at $4 this would be cheaper than a movie.  Here is how to take advantage of this deal.. Sign up for Screaming Coupons here and receive a $5 credit. The deal is for $9, so you would only pay $4!!! It's a great deal! To purchase the deal head here. UPDATE 2:58 PM: the links have been fixed, sorry for the inconvenience

Free for all Movie Monday at the Orange County Performing Arts Center

I love love summer! I love that there are so many fun things to do with my family, and many are absolutely free! One that is set to become a summer tradition for our family is the Orange County Peforming Arts Center's Movie Monday.

Movie Monday's take place every Monday evening, under the stars, in the Center's lawn. This year Movie Mondays, will run from July 12 to August 9. Movies start at 5:30 pm.  The first movie of the series is Wizard of Oz! My kiddos love the Wizard of Oz and I can't wait to take them to see it on a big screen! Bring a blanket or charir and enjoy a wonderful evening with the family.

For additional info head here.

Discount- "Day-cation" Deal for Toy Story 3 at El Capitan Theatre

I am so excited to  be able to share this with you. If you have not yet watched Toy Story 3 or would love to experience watching at El Capitan Theatre in Hollywood and experience the very cool Fun Zone, take advantage of El Capitan's "Day-cation" deal.

Day -Cation Deal

Price: $15.00 General Admission Ticket for Adults and Children (Plus NO service charge!-normally $2.00 per ticket)

When: Monday-Thursday between July 19th and August 27th

How: Please call (818) 845-3110 and provide the code "Day Tripping Mom" to receive the special ticket price!

We loved the Fun Zone and I think your kiddos will also! It is a very fun experience. 

* I did not receive any compensation for this post. El Capitan Theatre did invite us to a preview screening. 

Roy's Restaurants present L.A. Ohana Tour and Giveaway

I love eating out with my family and am always on the lookout for great family restaurants. Last week I had the opportunity to attend a tasting at Roy's Hawaiian Fusion Restaurant at the Garden Walk in Anaheim. I was in for quite a treat! The food is absolutely delicious and did you know that Roy's is family friendly? Roy's Hawaiian Fusion is a fine dining restaurant, however, Roy's offers price fix menus for the entire family at a very reasonable price! They also love catering to the kiddos and the little ones can even head to the kitchen and help create their own desserts. Roy's restaurants is currently offering the L.A. Ohana Tour. The new rewards program is designed for diners to experience the creative chef variations on popular menu items offered at each location. From June 9 until August 31, 2010, guests are invited to visit three Southern California Roy’s restaurants to receive dining rewards and be entered to win an all-inclusive trip to Hawaii, where guests will enjoy a personal dinner with founding chef Roy Yamaguchi.

The Roy’s L.A. Ohana Tour details include:

· An inaugural trip to a participating Roy’s restaurant, where guests are awarded an Ohana Tour card to present at the next Roy’s location

· On the second visit, guests will receive a complimentary Chocolate Soufflé (with purchase of entrée)

· At the third location, guests will receive a $20 gift card (with purchase of entrée) and entry into the Hawaii sweepstakes

· Restaurants participating in the tour include Roy’s Anaheim, Los Angeles, Newport Beach, Pasadena, and Woodland Hills locations. The best part is that I have two- $50 gift certificates to give away. Two very lucky winners will be in for a treat! Use them for family night or treat yourself to date night! All you have to do to enter is leave a comment, letting me know if you would use the gift certificate for date night or for a family night. You can gain additional entries by -1 additional entry by following - Roy's on Twitter. -1 additional entry by "liking" me on Facebook -1 additional entry by following me on Twitter. You have until Sunday, June 27th to enter. Winners will be chosen at random that night. Good luck!

The Slam OC- Free and Fun event

If you have skateboard lovers in your family, you won't want to miss Slam OC at Volcam Park, in Costa Mesa, this Sunday June 27th. The skateboarding  festival  promises to be a fun and jam packed event.

There will be a free skateboard contest with bands, djs, kid zone, food vendors and more. The Kid’s Zone wll feature bounce houses and  also plenty of craft projects for the kids. Inside the Outdoors, a non-profit with the Orange County Department of Education, whose sole mission is to foster awareness concerning the rich biodiversity of Orange County and surrounding areas, will be running educational classes and art activities for the kids throughout the event.


Throughout the day, 10 local and regional bands will play during a full multi level skateboarding contest for both street and bowl. A "Battle of the Zones" high school skateboard team contest will also take place.


Slam OC
Volcom  Skate Park
11am to 8pm
970 Arlington Drive,
Costa Mesa

For additional info head over here. 

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Safety by Lexus

I love being out and about with my family. We usually try to head on an outings about once or twice a week and that usually means we are out driving at least a few hours a week.I worry about safety on the road and especially when I have the kiddos in the car.

Two weeks ago, I had the opportunity to learn about driving safely from the folks at Lexus. I spent an afternoon driving in various conditions, which included simulated icy conditions, hard turning, breaking in the sand with and without ABS brakes  and shifting the car into neutral at a high speed. It was quite the experience and I learned so much! While we enjoyed an afternoon driving cars in various road conditions, the kiddos were able to spend the afternoon playing inside the Kidspace Museum. We were able to drive alongside professional drivers, who demonstrated what to do in these various conditions and what Lexus vehicles offer when it comes to safety.

I learned four very important things that I would like to share with you. I think most of you probably know these things, but just in case you  may not, I thought I would share what I learned.

1. We should all drive with our hands on the wheel in the  9 and 3 position. This is the safest position. I know that I always believed that we should drive with 10 and 2, but this is actually not an ideal position because of the driver side airbag.  I think the 9 and 3 position is actually much more comfortable position  for me than 10 to 2.

2. If an emergency were to arise and you need to stop, put the car in neutral. You can do this at any speed!!. I was actually able to put the car in neutral at over 50 miles an hour. Doing this helped reassure me that if an emergency were to arise and my brakes failed , I could disengage my vehicle by throwing it in neutral.

3. Drive with the wheel pointed towards your body/chest area as opposed to your face. This helps give you the most coverage in case of an accident.

4. Do not pump your ABS brakes. The system is pumping the brakes for you and at a much faster pace. This will allow you to be able to concentrate on your steering.

I had a great time and learned so much. I also was able to drive a couple of different models of the Lexus and let me tell you, I want one badly. I love that starting in 2011 Lexus vehicles will be able to shut down with the press of a button and most cars will have Safety Connect which is a built in GPS system that goes where your car goes and is always on. It provides automatic collision notification and emergency assistance. Plus what can I tell you, the cars ride like a dream and are sleek looking.

Kids Bowl Free this Summer

I almost can't believe it, but it is definitely true. Today is the first day of summer! I love summer and everything that comes along with it, swimming, fun, long days and days of exploration and enjoying life. I like to bowl and this summer, I'm hoping to be able to take advantage of the Kids Bowl Free program.

Kids Bowl Free program allows your kiddos to play two free games of bowling per day, all summer long! Here is how the program works.
1. Select a bowling center near you. Participating centers in the area are the Concourse Entertainment Center in Anaheim, Irvine Lanes in Irvine or Gage Bowl in Huntington Park.
2. Register directly on the bowling center page (The registration is valid only at the bowling center where you register and cannot be used at any other bowling center unless otherwise noted.)
3.After your registration they will send you two (2) emails.The first email is a welcome email and contains your account information. The second email is very important. This email does not contain coupons, but you will need to click the link confirming your subscription to the service. If you do not click the link, the system will not send you the  weekly coupons to you. Every Sunday morning  you will receive an email that contains a link to your coupons and family passes for that week.
4. Once you are all set up and  registered, you will have the opportunity to purchase a family pass if you would like to play with the kiddos.  The Family Pass was created to allow  adult family members to enjoy bowling throughout the summer as well. The Family Pass starts from $24.95 and includes 2 GAMES PER PERSON PER DAY. The Family Pass covers up to 4 adult family members. You may have 1, 2, 3, or 4 adults on the family pass. 
 
It is a great program and you will have a great time bowling. There are so many fun and inexpensive or free things to do this summer. It is going to be a great summer!
For additional information head here.

Toy Story 3 & Fun Zone at El Capitan Theatre

I am so glad it is Friday for many reasons. The first being that today is the official opening of Toy Story 3. I can't believe it's been 15 years since the first Toy Story was released. I fell in love with the movie the first time I watched it and thanks to my children, I think I can quote almost every line in both Toy Story and Toy Story 2.

On Wednesday, I had the opportunity to take the kiddos to a screening of Toy Story 3 at the El Capitan Theatre in Hollywood. It was an amazing experience. First off let me just say this... I absolutely love Toy Story 3. We loved it so much we are going to watch it again tomorrow. I loved the storyline and the ending is beautiful!  My kiddos loved every moment of it and it was such a kick to be able to watch them sit still for 90 minutes without even a twitch. They were mesmerized! It was also so much fun to be able to watch it in 3D and in the beautiful El Capitan Theatre.

After we finished watching, we headed over to the Toy Story 3 Fun Zone, which is adjacent to the El Capitan Theatre and is included in the price of admission. The Fun Zone area is a Toy Story fan's dream. You will be able to meet Buzz and Woody, take part in Rex's Races, if you are daring take a try at Bullseye's Bungee Jump, ride the Toy Story Ferris Wheel and so much more!

You can also enjoy Dancing with the Toy's Show, a live stage show featuring Buzz, Woodie and Jessie. There is also a bounce house, a play area, a fabulous Toy Zone and a craft area. All in all, a place where young and old will have a blast!

Toy Story 3 and the Toy Story Fun Zone will be playing at El Capitan Theatre from June 18 to August 29. Showtimes will be 10am, 1pm, 4pm, 7pm and 9:30pm.
Admission is $20 for Adults, Matinee is $18, Children are $16 and VIP Admission is $30 and includes popcorn, drink, a reserved seat and no waiting in line.

To purchase tickets and for additional information head over here.

Ridemakerz at Downtown Disney

Have you heard of Ridemakerz? If you have not heard of this fabulous place, let me tell you all about it. Wednesday morning I had the opportunity to the grand opening at Downtown Disney. Ridemakerz is "Build-a-Bear" activity type of store, but instead of building a bear, you build your perfect "ride".  It is a little boy's dream land!

You will start your experience by selecting the body style/color and then move on to your wheels, rims and everything else your ride will need. You can customize and trick out your ride to the max!  My daughter built her own dream car and it was fun watching her pick everything from the style and color(pink of course!!) to the decals (hearts for the girly girl).

My husband and son are heading there today for a dad/son/father's day outing and I think my hubby is more excited than my son! A gift certificate here would be perfect for Father's day or as a birthday gift. This opening weekend, you can purchase one car and get a stock car for free.

One more thing, one of my favorite parts of the experience is the attentive employees. There is no shortage of they are beyond helpful. They made our experience amazing!

Ridemakerz is located adjacent in Downtown Disney, adjacent to Build-a- Bear. You can't miss it! I promise that the boys and girls in your life will love it!

To learn more about the store head here. 

*Disclaimer- I did not receive any compensation for this post- I did receive a gift certificate to build a car.

Free Fun Event- Sunset Splash Party at the Hyatt Regency Huntington Beach

If you are looking for something FUN and FREE for the entire family this Friday evening and every third Friday of the month  from 8-10pm, check out the Sunset Splash Party at the Hyatt Regency Huntington Beach in combination with K-Earth 101. It’s a perfect evening for families complete with swimming in a beautiful setting. Kids and parents are welcome as there are fire pits, cocktail specials, good food, dancing, a great live band  and prizes and giveaways.!

It is a great way to unwind after the work week and the kiddos will love being able to swim or just sit at the fire pits and  roast some marshmallows!If you would like to attend,  you can RSVP for this event, email your name, phone number and how many people will be attending when you click here.
The Resort is located at:
21500 Pacific Coast Highway
Huntington Beach 92648
For directions click here.
Valet parking is $7 when you mention K-Earth 101

Ringling Bros and Barnum & Bailey's Funundrum Discount

The greatest show on earth is back in town and you can get an amazing deal on tickets with a special $48 Family Four-Pack Offer on select performances or $4 off single ticket prices on select shows. The discount can be redeemed online at www.ticketmaster.com or by calling (800) 745-3000 . To redeem, use the discount code “MOM” .

 

It is a great deal. I had friends use this code last year and bought amazing seats!

World of Color

video courtesy of Disney and Rockinmama.

I had the opportunity to attend the premiere of Disney World of Color's premiere on Thursday. I don't think I can properly describe or rave enough about the amazing and beautiful show. World of Color is Disney California Adventure's newest attraction and it will definitely not disappoint! The new water show is made up of different color lights, your favorite Disney characters and the most incredible music.

The show features 1200, new animation projected on one of the world's larges projection screens and which is 380 ft by 50 ft high. It is an incredible show to watch and one that the entire family will love. The show features some of my favorite  Disney characters such as Wall-E, the gang from Toy Story and The Little Mermaid. My kiddos were able to watch the streaming podcast from the premiere and they haven't stopped talking about and are looking forward to watching it in person!

There are a couple of ways to watch the show. The first is to pick up a FASTPASS at Grizzly River Rapids. If you are planning to watch the show this way, make sure to get your fast pass early, because there are limited tickets available and they will run out fast.

The second and in my opinion the best way, because you can take care of two things at once, is to order a picnic lunch with comes with reserved viewing. Picnic meals are $14.99 and include dessert and choice of beverage. Children's meals include a Souvenir World of Color light-up bracelet. Pick up orders or purchase picnic meals at the Sonoma Terrace between 2:00 p.m. and 8:00 p.m. You can order your picnic lunches up to 30 days in advanced. Annual Pass holders will receive an additional discount. To order your meals head over here.

The third option and one that we hope to try out next week is to receive preferred  viewing from Ariel's Grotto or Wine Country Trattoria. There will be two seatings. One for the first show from 4pm to 7pm for the first show and from 7:05pm to 830 for the second show. Reservations can be made by callingcall (714) 781-DINE or (714) 781-3463.

The show is 25 minutes long and show times vary each day. For example there are two shows scheduled for today, one at 9pm and one at 10:15pm. To check the schedule, make sure to visit the daily calendar by clicking here.

I had such an amazing time and yes, I was even a little teary. I LOVED the show and I can't wait to see it again. I hope you check it out soon!

Winner of Sid the Science Kid/Pretend City Event

The winner of Pretend City is Christine  who said...

I need to win because my kids love Sid the Science kid and we have never been to Pretend City! Thanks for the giveaway! Email me at mom@daytrippingmom.com
Thank you all for entering!
 

Angels Friends & Family Fun Pack

This past week we drove by Angels Stadium and my 3 year old son asked us if we could take him to a baseball game. My husband and I have been waiting for our son to show some interest and we are very excited that he finally has!

The Angels have a family pack, that is perfect for a day at the ballpark. Have you heard of Angels Friends & Family Packs? The value pack is  only $44 in Upper View and Lower View Box seating areas (or also available for $59 in the Right Field Pavilion).
The package includes: 4 tickets, 4 hot dogs and 4 small soft drinks.
There are several great 2010 Angels' home games to choose from.
Family Fun Packs can be purchased at the Angel Stadium Ticket Office and angelsbaseball.com

There are quite a few dates available dates in the season. For specific dates and listings head here. 
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AMC Theaters Summer Movie Camp

There are only a few days left of school for the kiddos and then of course, summer vacation. If you are looking for things to do with the kids this summer make sure to add the AMC Theaters Summer Movie Camp to your list. Summer MovieCamp will be offered at 10 a.m. each Tuesday morning this summer at participating theatres, from June 15 through August 10.  At only $1 admission, it’s an affordable option for summer fun for families and groups. All admission and concession proceeds will benefit two AMC charities, Variety – The Children’s Charity and the Will Rogers Institute.

For a list of participating theaters click here. 

Weekend guide June 4-6

The weekend is here! It is going to be a beautiful weekend and the perfect time to go out and explore.
If you are looking to spend some fun time with the family, make sure to check out the list below.

• Target Free Admission at La Habra Children's Museums- Saturday
• Target Free Admission at Bowers/Kidseum- Sunday
• Museums on us- First weekend of the month- Free Admission to museums/aquariums  with your bank of America card. Some of the Museums offering admission are- Discovery Science Center on Saturday only, Muzeo(currently there is an amazing live Frog exhibit there),LACMA, Autry Museum, The Living Desert Zoo in Palm Springs, Birch Aquarium at Scripps, The New Childrens' Museum in San Diego
• Movies on the Beach- Newport Dunes- Friday movie: Monsters vs Aliens, Saturday Movie: Bolt
• Worlds Ocean Day at Cabrillo Aquarium- Free Admission-  Sunday -10am to 5pm
• So Cal Green Solutions Expo- Satu & Sun  Free Admission- OC Great park
• Balboa Island Parade- Balboa Island- Sunday -11am to 2pm
• Disney Store Toy Story Activities- Saturday- 11am to 2pm

Have a great weekend!

Disney Store Saturday June Activities- Free and Fun!

If you are a Toy Story fan and are looking for something fun and free to do this weekend, look no further! There will be  fun and free activities happening in June  as part of the Toy Story 3 release. Local Disney Store locations will host weekend events every Saturday in June for families (perfect for moms and kids to get out of the house) including:


· June 5th, Toy Story 3 Craft Activity:kids can create their very own adventure for Buzz, Woody, Jessie and the whole Toy Story 3 gang with a 2-D playset they will put together in the store (while supplies last). Parents don’t forget to bring your camera because there will be plenty of great photo opportunities you won’t want to miss. This event will be from 11:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m.


· June 12th, Toy Story 3 Bingo: Forget the old B-I-N-G-O and bring kids in to play the new and exciting Toy Story 3 Bingo! Played just like traditional bingo, Toy Story 3 bingo features the favorite Toy Story characters. Kids who participate will have the chance to win fun prizes (while supplies last). Session 1 starts at 11:00 a.m. and Session 2 starts at 12:30 p.m.



· June 19th, Toy Story 3 Scavenger Hunt: Join Disney Store for a day of fun, excitement and a special surprise. Kids will start the scavenger hunt by receiving some secret clues to find a specific Toy Story character or product in the store. Once kids find the character, they will be challenged with answering questions about the character. When all of the answers are completed correctly, they will be able to decode a mystery message and receive a special surprise (while supplies last). This event will be from 11:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m.


· June 26th, Toy Story 3 Adventure: Help Woody rescue the toys from Sunnyside Daycare Center. Kids can win a free activity sheet or other prizes. Kids will be asked to complete four adventures/activities. Upon completion of all the activities, kids will receive a certificate and special surprise for participating (while supplies last). This event will be from 11:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m.

Please double check with your local Disney Store to make sure they are participating. Have fun!

Sid the Science Kid Way to Play Day at Pretend City and Giveaway!

Sid the Science Kid is coming to Pretend City Children’s Museum on Friday, June 11th. Sid the Science Kid will be at the museum from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. for a very special Way to Play Day with Sid! Little ones of all sizes  can dance, sign and play with Sid himself!


Special activities taking place during Way to Play Day with Sid the Science Kid include:

· VIP viewings of a BRAND NEW Sid the Science Kid episode titled “No School Singalong Special” – this episode will not air until June 21st, so this special event invites your kids to see it first!

· “I’m looking for my friends” sing-along parade with Sid

· Photos with Sid

· Prize giveaways from Sid the Science Kid and Pretend City Children’s Museum

· Special activities with Sid and much more

If you are planning on attending Way to Pay Day make sure to print out the coupon above for two for one admission to Pretend City.

It's Giveaway Time!

One lucky winner will win a family four pack of tickets for this event. In addition you will win a goodie bag and a Sid the Science Kid Gotta Know Microphone.  All you have to do is leave a comment letting me know why you must win! That's it! Winner will be selected at Random using Random.org. Contest ends Wednesday at 11:59 pm. Good luck!

To learn more about Way to Play Days at Pretend City head over here.

Got Milk? Beauty by Milk.

A little over a week ago, I had the opportunity to take my daughter to the Santa Ana Mall to experience the The GOT MILK?/TOMA LECHE BEAUTY BY MILK counter. This natural beauty counter will provide consumers an interactive experience where they can learn about the benefits of the “wonder tonic.” Beauty consultants will be on hand to provide a booklet of tips to keep skin, hair and nails healthy. Shoppers can relax at a lounge area while being served milk-based drinks. Guests can also experience a virtual makeover during their free visit.

My daughter had a great time being pampered and of course drinking chocolate milk and cookies! If you are planning on heading to the Santa Ana Mall make sure to stop at the counter, which is located outside Macy's. It's a fun little lounge! The last day to visit is today!
To learn more about the benefits of milk head here.

Winner of Disney giveaway!

The winner of the Disney Alice in Wonderland game is

  chris  who said...

I have just finished reading Alice in Wonderland with my kids. To have this game would provide an extra educational and entertainment opportunity. I love how Disney games always allows some sort of teaching moment! It would be their early Christmas present if we won it!!! Email me at mom@daytrippingmom.com with your info! Thank you all for participating! Check back tonight for a fun Sid The Science Kid and Pretend City family four pack giveaway!

SEALIFE Aquarium's World Ocean Day Celebration

Legoland's SEALIFE Aquarium will be celebrating World Ocean Day and the 50th anniversary of   Dr. Seuss’ classic One Fish Two Fish Red Fish Blue Fish on June 5 with a World Oceans Day celebration from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Families can join the festivities as an exploration diver reads the classic Dr. Seuss book underwater! You can also discover your fish name in silly Seussian style; design a party crown with their Clean Ocean Pledge; or have a caricature artist draw them as a character from their favorite Dr. Seuss book.

 

Here’s a link to a more detailed description of the day.

http://www.sealifeus.com/carlsbad/whats-new_2010_05_17

My kiddos love aquariums and SEALIFE aquarium is one of our favorites! It is a great place to visit with the entire family but especially the little ones! It is truly an aquarium designed for the kiddos! 

If you are looking for something fun to do this weekend, you might want to check this out!

Tanaka Cookout Tour Giveaway

Our family loves Tanaka Farms. They have the most delicious strawberries and produce in the world. This year in addition to their strawberry tours, they are offering a Cookout Tour.
You will take a walking tour around the farm, pick your own veggies, prepare the vegetables you picked, let them cook, enjoy an appetizer, salad and 20 minutes later enjoy your delicious lunch that you prepared.  For dessert you will  go into the field and pick your own strawberries to eat and take home a one pound basket of strawberries. 

You can win a family 4 pack of tickets to the Cookout tour by entering on my OCFamily.com blog, Out and about. Head over to  OCFamily.com or click  here. 

All  you have to do is leave a comment to enter. All entries must be received by Friday night at 11:59pm. Winner will be selected at random on Saturday June 5th. Good luck! 

To learn more about Tanaka Farms Cookout Tours head over here.

Regal Entertainment Group..aka.. Edwards Theaters- Free Family Movie Program this summer

I love this time of year because summer is right around the corner. Summer time to me is all about having fun with the kids indoors and outdoors. My daughter Lauren is out of school and my son will be out in about two weeks.  I'm starting to  plan  what we will do this summer. I remembered from last year a program that we enjoyed and one that you will not want to miss.It will keep your kiddos entertained twice a week and it is absolutely free.

 

The Regal Entertainment Group who own Edwards and Regal Cinemas are once again offering their summer family film festival beginning on June 15th or June 22nd and run until mid August. That is an entire summer of free movies for kids and parents. The movies will run every Tuesday and Wednesday morning at 10am during the festival. The seating is first come, first serve- you might want to get there a bit early to make sure you get good seats. It's a fantastic program and I think it's amazing that it's absolutely free!! Click here for a list of participating theaters and start planning your summer!! Enjoy!!

First Tuesday of the Month means free museum admissions!

Today is the first Tuesday of the month and that means if you are enjoying a furlough day like many districts are, it is the perfect day to head out to some of  these fun museums! If you are looking for something fun to do this evening with the family check out Kidspace Science Center which hosts a family night with free admission from 4 to 8pm on the first Tuesday of the month. 
Here is the list of museums that offer Free Admission The first Tuesday of the month.

1. Museum of Natural History- Los Angeles
2. George C Page Museum at the La Brea Tarpits- Los Angeles
3. Kidspace Science Center- 4pm-8pm - Pasadena

If you are heading to the Museum of Natural History make sure to make a day of it by heading next door to the California Science Center! Have fun!