FREE Bowling for Kids All Summer!

Need something fun but inexpensive to keep the children busy this summer? I’m with you. When summer break rolls around, I get happy because I can turn off all the various alarms (wake up call, drop offs, pick ups, etc., etc.), and take it easy or go on vacation. In the summer we like to relax and have fun. Thankfully, we have jobs that allow us to do that. We’re still busy but it’s different busy. Sometimes we need “fillers” or a last minute playdate. It is a balancing act and can get expensive. Thankfully there are cheap things we can do too like take the kids bowling free with … READ MORE >>

January is National Learn to Ski / Snowboard Month + Mt High Specials

Most of us in Southern California are so snow-deprived, we rush out the minute we learn there’s fresh powder. There is rain + snow in the forecast. I wonder how many people will call in sick so they can visit a ski resort. Lucky for us, Mountain High Ski Resort is about a 90-minute drive away from Orange County and Los Angeles making it great for day trips! We always try to get there annually, and we always take lessons at the beginning of the season as a refresher course. My kids always have a blast! Mountain High is where Southern Californians learn to ski and snowboard. Even international snowboarding superstars … READ MORE >>

LEGOLAND California Resort – KIDS GO FREE Deal

I tell people all the time that the best LEGOLAND California deal is the KIDS GO FREE deal promotion! Especially if you only need one day tickets for visiting guests. You get a FREE CHILD TICKET with a paid regular priced adult ticket. I know you’ve seen this buy-one-get-one deal before behind receipts at McDonald’s, KFC or other fast food restaurants. But where is it when you need it?! Every time I need it, I can’t seem to find it so I’m saving it here for future reference. After reading the fine print, I learned that the original coupon found on the back of the receipt can also be redeemed … READ MORE >>

Aquarium Pacific – Pacific Islander Festival Ticket Giveaway!

Discover and explore the rich and diverse cultures of the Pacific Islands at the Aquarium’s 15th Annual Pacific Islander Festival on Saturday, June 2nd and Sunday, June 3rd. The festival will include traditional craft demonstrations, educational programs, and an ocean of entertainment, including music and dance performances. Enjoy hula, Tahitian drumming, Hawaiian games, and the work of artisans. Hawaiian, Tahitian, Samoan, Fijian, Tongan, Chamoru, Marshallese, Kiribati, and Maori cultures will be featured. Peniamina Sefo Taito will receive the Heritage Award at 2:30 p.m. on Sunday, June 3 in recognition of his dedicated service to the Pacific Islander community. EVENT SCHEDULE All programs subject to change and weather dependent. SATURDAY 10:00 a.m. … READ MORE >>

CIRCUS VARGAS Orange County Ticket Giveaway!

Advertisement.  The circus is coming back! Soon you will see the Big Top in the parking lots of MainPlace Mall and Laguna Hills Mall. CIRCUS VARGAS, best known for their animal-free production, will debut their latest new production tour “Dreaming of Pirates!” in Orange County May 31st through June 17th. Get ready to witness the impossible as you go on a fantastic voyage of non-stop action and adventure. This family-friendly show has it all with death-defying acrobats, daredevils, flying trapeze artists, jugglers, contortionists, comedians, clowns, motorcycles, and more! Circus Vargas’ Dreaming of Pirates… A true circus treasure! Arrive 45 minutes early for an entertaining, interactive pre-show celebration, where kids can create … READ MORE >>