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Candlelight Evenings at The Nixon Library

In the spirit of White House Christmas traditions past and present, the Richard Nixon Presidential Library and Museum is opening its doors after hours for special Candlelight Evenings every Wednesday night this holiday season. These special events are a tribute to First Lady Pat Nixon, her legacy of opening the White House to the American people, and her love of Christmas. Included with admission, holiday activities include: A Whistling White House Wonderland – This fan-favorite exhibit is back with a 10-foot mountain of model trains whistling over bridges and through tunnels, Photos with Santa Claus (one complimentary download included), Live performances of Long Beach City College Evening Wind Symphony, Be … READ MORE >>

DiscoveryCubeOC Gingerbread Competition Candy House

Discovery Cube OC – Annual Gingerbread Competition

Do you still have a ton of candy from Halloween and don’t know what to do with it? DON’T THROW IT OUT! We had a bunch left over as well, because we didn’t have a lot of trick-or-treaters this year. Here’s a fun project great for the whole family, and it’s perfect for the holidays! Most recently we were at Discovery Cube Orange County in Santa Ana working on Gingerbread Houses at a private event. (Yes already!) They wanted us to try building one together as a family and possibly inspire others to enter the annual Gingerbread Competition. The students from the Orange County School of the Arts (OCSA) were … READ MORE >>

ODYSSEO by Cavalia Flash Ticket Giveaway! #odysseoOC

Odysseo by Cavalia is back in Orange County for the holidays! We attended a media preview for opening weekend. What a super spectacular show! Both my parents and toddler loved it! It was a beautiful performance of human and horse, and it is one of the best performances I have ever seen. I loved how the horses were gracefully composed throughout the show, and my toddler loved seeing the princess balance on the two horses. The tribal performers were really fun to watch too. My favorite part was when the stage turned into water. What a treat for everyone! -Leyna Odysseo by Cavalia November 16, 2016 to January 8, 2017 … READ MORE >>

Denny’s Rudolph Pancake Breakfast is Back!

This is a sponsored post. #DennysDiners Rudolph Pancake Breakfast at Denny’s is back! How fun is this pancake breakfast? This year it is made with their new fluffy buttermilk pancakes, and it comes with turkey bacon antlers, topped with vanilla cream and chocolate eyes and nose. You can get it any time of the day with two eggs and hash browns or ala carte. I love this time of year and can’t get enough of it. Thank you, Denny’s, for sponsoring this post! It is a great option when you are out shopping this holiday season and need a fun option for your family. Of course, you may know they … READ MORE >>

Queen Mary CHILL Alice in Winterland Review + Giveaway!

CHILL returns to The Queen Mary in Long Beach for a fifth year with a new interactive experience – Alice in Winterland! We try to go every year, and it’s one of our favorite holiday adventures in Southern California! Not only will there be ice skating, ice tubing, sleigh rides, and visits with Santa, this year CHILL brings an inspired re-imagination of the classic Lewis Carroll story to life through an interactive and digitally immersed 14,000 square foot walk-through experience November 23, 2016 through January 8, 2017. We checked out this year’s CHILL at The Queen Mary and I think the biggy this year was there is no ice sculptures, … READ MORE >>

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