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  • Ghostbusters BOO It Forward Kits + Printables – Who You Gonna BOO?

    Ghostbusters BOO It Forward Kits + Printables – Who You Gonna BOO?

    Have you heard of “Booing Your Neighbor”? It is a random act of kindness done anonymously to spread Halloween cheer. The tradition of “Booing your Neighbor” has been around for several years now and it has really grown in popularity as a fun, safe, family-oriented activity. It’s also known as Ghosting, Boo-gramming, or Boo-It-Forward. It…

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  • New Fall Flavors at Poqet DONUTS in Irvine

    Poqet DONUTS in Irvine does it again with four new fall flavors this season: Bananas Foster, Caramel Popcorn, Pumpkin Cheesecake, and Chai Spice Cake. I went in to try them all. They make some of the best gourmet donuts in town and the new ones are great for the cold front we had this week.…

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  • Upcoming Brea Mall Halloween Events | Kidgits Boo Bash and Safe Trick-or-Treating

    This is a sponsored post. One of our favorite Orange County shopping centers, Brea Mall, is hosting two family-friendly Halloween events this month – their annual Kidgits Boo Bash on Saturday, October 22nd and Safe Trick-or-Treating on Halloween Day. Get the details below! Kidgits Boo Bash On Saturday, October 22, Brea Mall is hosting Kidgits…

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  • Great Wolf Lodge Howl-O-Ween October and Snowland Suites Previews

    Great Wolf Lodge Howl-O-Ween October and Snowland Suites Previews

    Do you absolutely love October in Southern California and love to celebrate all things Halloween month long? Well you might want to add more to the list, because Great Wolf Lodge SoCal offers nightly trick-or-treating for hotel guests, and several other themed activities to make it more special for families. Most recently we were there…

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  • ICE AGE: COLLISION COURSE Now on Blu-ray and DVD + Giveaway!

    ICE AGE: COLLISION COURSE Now on Blu-ray and DVD + Giveaway!

    The fifth installment of the ICE AGE movies – ICE AGE: COLLISION COURSE, is now on Blu-ray and DVD! Over the weekend, I attended a media event at Discovery Cube OC to learn more about the film and to celebrate the movie release. The kids loved having breakfast with Scrat. Do you remember seeing a…

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  • Nintendo 3DS Super Mario 3D Land Edition Bundle #PlayNintendo

    Nintendo 3DS Super Mario 3D Land Edition Bundle #PlayNintendo

    Disclosure: I received a product sample to review. We’ve moved recently to South Orange County and are proud new homeowners. It is an exciting time for us and even though it is not super far from where we were, it feels like a whole new world to us and it will take some getting used…

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  • Family Series and Sensory-Friendly Shows at Segerstrom Center

    Family Series and Sensory-Friendly Shows at Segerstrom Center

    Segerstrom Center for the Arts in Costa Mesa is doing it again with another enchanted series of shows in 2016-2017 for the entire family to enjoy including sensory-friendly shows. The Center’s Family Series will soon kick off with Walking the Tightrope performed by Los Angeles based 24th Street Theatre on October 15 & 16 and…

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  • KIA SOUL EV All-Electric Vehicle: Thinking About Making the Switch

    KIA SOUL EV All-Electric Vehicle: Thinking About Making the Switch

    Disclosure: I have been given compensation for this post by Kia Motors, however, all thoughts and opinions expressed are my own. Lately I have been intrigued by all-electric cars. As you may know I have a hybrid, and I love that I am saving money on fuel (we fill up at regular gas stations every…

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  • Show Review: SHANGHAI NIGHTS by Shanghai Acrobats of the Peoples Republic of China

    Show Review: SHANGHAI NIGHTS by Shanghai Acrobats of the Peoples Republic of China

    This is a post written by Ryan Doan. Everyone has been to the circus. So what’s so unique about SHANGHAI NIGHTS? It blends a story-telling experience with traditional costume design and feats of acrobatics. The show did a great job incorporating traditional acrobatic sets into the story-line. For displays of strengths and skill, two stand…

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  • Live the Gig Life at Cox Smart Home with Gigablast

    This is a sponsored post written by me for Cox Communication. Last week we stopped by Orange County’s newest neighborhood, Canopy at Esencia in Rancho Mission Viejo to watch various demonstrations on what a Cox Smart Home with gigabit-internet speed service can do. There was a lot going on. There was someone podcasting, gaming, providing…

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