A GIVEAWAY FOR A DAY OUT WITH THOMAS THE TANK ENGINE AND FRIENDS AT THE ORANGE EMPIRE RAILWAY MUSEUM! Last spring, I set up a field trip for a group of students from Celebration Education to visit The Orange Empire Railway Museum in Perris, California. Earlier in the week they had learned about The United State’s …
It’s pumpkin season! Better yet, it’s pumpkin patch season! It is time to load up your kiddies and head out to one of Southern California’s 20+ pumpkin patches in the southland! My family ventured out last Sunday to visit the Irvine Park Railroad’s Annual Pumpkin Patch and we had a great time. Especially Field Trip Girl. She enjoyed the face painting, …
A COMPLETE GUIDE TO ALL THE CHILDREN’S MUSEUMS IN SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA! Where do families go in Southern California to escape the heat? To a local children’s museum, of course. The first children’s museum, called the Brooklyn Children’s Museum, was founded in 1899. The Association of Children’s Museums says that “Children’s museums are places where children learn …
MOTHER’S DAY EVENTS IN SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA My Mother, my friend so dear throughout my life you’re always near. A tender smile to guide my way You’re the sunshine to light my day. Author Unknown Did you know that May 11, 2014 marks the 100th Anniversary of Mother’s Day? In 1914, U.S. President Woodrow Wilson helped launch …
Books can be dangerous. The best ones should be labeled “this could change your life.” – Helen Exley Libraries are an intriquite part of our lives. We visit the library for a variety of reasons; to do research, learn a foreign language online, study for a test or to enjoy the numerous free children’s programs that …