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Family Fun Day @ Boomers! (Giveaway ended)

Hey remember what it was like when you were a young teenager in love or just a teenager? Before the time when it wasn’t just about video games and when your parents had to drop you off/pick you up, because you had no car? I hope I’m not revealing my age here by telling you that I remember watching the original Karate Kid Movie with my older siblings, and they used to take us with them to play miniature golf, arcades, and sometimes I got to go on their date nights too. LOL Our Family Fun Day Over this weekend, I had the pleasure of getting reacquainted with some of … READ MORE >>

2012 Autism Walk @ OC Great Park

Great Park Balloon This year the 2012 Walk Now for Autism Speaks Orange County was held at a new location – the Orange County Great Park! (Last year it was at the Angel’s Stadium.) This was our third year walking to create autism awareness. We usually come to visit the huge resource fair – it’s always stroller-friendly and family-friendly with fun bounce houses and activities, but this year it included balloon rides and a carousal (which is always free at the Great Park by the way). Among some of the sponsors were Sprouts Farmers Market, Bourbon Street Restaurant, PBS SoCal, and 93.1 Jack FM (only to name a few). The … READ MORE >>

How to Host a Playdate @ Tanaka Farms Pumpkin Patch and Save Money

We love Tanaka Farms! It’s organic, educational, healthy, and we get to sample various produces on the wagon tour – what’s not to love? Although we try every year to attend at least one (or all) of their seasonal famous tours (see also Strawberry and Watermelon), let’s face it – it’s not cheap. Here’s how you can experience Tanaka Farms and save money. Maybe you’re not a planner, but I’ve done a few of these, and it’s not as bad as you may think. Let me show you how easy it really is to plan your own play date. Communication is key and practice, it’s gets better each time. Form … READ MORE >>

Get Creeped Out @ Pretend City (PLUS a Giveaway)!

I am getting chills just thinking about this. In October, creepy crawlers and other cool creatures will invade Pretend City Children’s Museum. What better way to celebrate the spooky month of October than to have your children explore and look for the creatures at the craggy cave, grassy meadow, and frightful farm shed at Pretend City. A special activity for each day of the week throughout the month include: daily bug-themed activities, meeting special “guests”, and creating creatures in the Art Studio. Which one will you want to see? Photo Credits: Pretend City Children’s Museum Mondays: Art Studio Sessions Baby Bugs “Squishy, Slimy, Creepy Crawly art projects are in store … READ MORE >>

NEW Meetup Socials for Asperger Teens in OC!

Check out this new social group for Teens called American Aspergers United (AAU) in OC! Their socials are geered toward teens that have Asperger Syndrome, High Functioning Autism or PDD-NOS and most of them have had PEERS (Program for the Education and Enrichment of Relationship Skills) training. They are looking for families that are interested in building up their child’s self-esteem and practice the skills they have learned in safe and fun environments. Photo credits: Kim Mason, AAU Already on their calendar is a Teen Game Night, an Archery Day, Therapeutic Gymnastics, a monthly Fitness with Swim, and Boomers. How cool is that? Here are a list of other outings … READ MORE >>

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