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Bubblefest at Discovery Cube OC

Family Life Local Events

Bubblefest at Discovery Cube OC

March 31, 2017July 3, 2020 Monika California, Discovery Center, kids, Orange County, SoCal

Last night my family and I were invited to preview Bubblefest at the Orange County Discovery Cube, a festival featuring

Disneys Beauty and the Beast Printable Activity Sheets for Kids

Entertainment Kids Printables

Disneys Beauty and the Beast – Activity Sheets

March 17, 2017March 17, 2020 Monika Disney, kids activities, Kids Activity Pages, movies

The story and characters that audiences know and love come to spectacular life in Disney’s “Beauty and the Beast,” a

The Importance of Play for Kids

Family Life General Kids Learning

The Importance of Play for Kids

March 14, 2017March 14, 2020 Monika parks, playtime

Living in Southern California we are fortunate to spend most of our time outdoors. My kids and I love to take hikes, go to local parks or the beach. Even just playing in the backyard is an adventure! My youngest son is not in school yet, so we get to explore often. I love to see the wheels turning in his head every time he climbs to the top of a hill, or the excitement on his face when he flies down the slide. Playtime is so important to us, not only for fun but for learning too! Playtime[…]

Very Eric Carle at Discovery Center OC

Very Eric Carle Exhibit at Discovery Cube OC

February 27, 2017July 4, 2020 Monika California, Discovery Center, Eric Carle, Family Activities, kids, Orange County

I received tickets to this venue at no cost in exchange for providing information about an event. All opinions are

St. Patrick's Day Printables

Crafts / Tutorials Holiday / Seasonal Printables St Patricks Day

St. Patrick’s Day Printables

February 23, 2017March 3, 2020 Monika paper crafting, printable, St. Patricks Day

Over this past weekend I decided that I wanted to put up a few decorations for St. Patrick’s Day. I

Baked Cinnamon and Sugar Donuts

Breakfast Recipes

Baked Cinnamon and Sugar Donuts

February 22, 2017 Monika cinnamon

If you follow me on Instagram, then you undoubtedly have seen my Saturday morning breakfast pictures. I take requests from

Skillet Chocolate Chip Cookie

Dessert Recipes

Skillet Chocolate Chip Cookie

February 12, 2017April 4, 2020 Monika chocolate, cookies, skillet, snacks, treats

When I was younger I remember my mom cooking often with her cast iron skillet. I didn’t really think about

20 Crochet Patterns for Winter

Crafts / Tutorials Winter

20 Free Crochet Patterns for Winter

January 9, 2017November 29, 2019 Monika crochet, winter

Over the years I have tried a lot of different ways to craft, crochet being the one that I failed at

Winter Wonderfest at Discovery Cube

Winter Wonderfest at Discovery Cube

December 19, 2016July 3, 2020 Monika California, Family Activities, Orange County, SoCal, winter

This past weekend we visited the Discovery Cube Orange County for opening weekend of their Winter Wonderfest. Living in Southern

Holidays at The Aquarium of the Pacific

Family Life Local Events

Holidays at The Aquarium of the Pacific

December 12, 2016July 4, 2020 Monika California, family day, SoCal

This past weekend we took a trip to Long Beach to visit the Aquarium of the Pacific. I don’t think

Winter Fest - SoCal's Ultimate Winter Experience

Winter Fest – SoCal’s Ultimate Winter Experience

December 5, 2016March 14, 2020 Monika California, Christmas, Orange County, SoCal, winter

Winter Fest is coming to town with tons of family fun at the OC Fair & Event Center! It’s a

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