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Attend FREE Star Wars Saturday at Barnes & Noble on July 18!

Posted on July 16, 2015 | Filed Under: Family Outings in Los Angeles, Family Outings in Orange County, Family Outings in Riverside, Family Outings in San Bernardino, Family Outings in San Diego, Family Outings in Santa Barbara, Family Outings in Ventura | Leave a Comment

photo credit: Barnes & Noble

Join the Force as Barnes & Noble celebrates all things Star Wars on Saturday, July 18th. This is a FREE event!

Fans of all ages are invited to join in on the fun for exclusive products, activities, cosplay, trivia and for a chance to win a Star Wars character standee (no purchase necessary. Must be 13 or older).

Costumes are encouraged!

While you wait for the Star Wars fun to begin, immerse yourself in the galaxy far, far away with Star Wars transporting movies, books, and toys.

photo credit: imperial gunnery corps

For more information about Star Wars Saturday, contact your local Barnes & Noble store.

May The Force Be With You!

Jilleen

Disclosure: This post is for informational purposes only. All points of view are my own.

Kids Summer Crafting with Michaels Passport To Imagination!

Posted on June 16, 2015 | Filed Under: DIY, Family Outings in Los Angeles, Family Outings in Orange County, Family Outings in Riverside, Family Outings in San Bernardino, Family Outings in San Diego, Family Outings in Santa Barbara, Family Outings in Ventura | Leave a Comment

Where can children go for two hours this summer and craft till their little hearts are full? At Michaels Passport to Imagination classes!

Michaels stores are making it so easy for parents and kids to get crafting this summer with their Passport to Imagination classes. Kids will have a chance to take a road trip this summer at classes being held on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays from June 15 – July 31. Each week a different road trip will be explored while kids enjoy doing a large variety of craft projects.

One of the things I love about these 2 hour classes, for children ages 3 and older, is the affordability. Classes are only $4 per session or $12 for 3 sessions, including supplies.

My Michaels store in Orange County has this neat display just as you walk in the door. It shows some of the fun craft projects kids have to look forward to this summer.

Week of June 14 – Come explore the sea at Michaels. Make a pirate doubloon necklace and eye patch, a spyglass and treasure map and a feathery parrot puppet.

Week of June 21 – Spend a week at the lake. Build a paper sailboat, create a felt feast for pretend picnics and make a magnetic fishing game to play.

Week of June 28 – Let’s go to the county fair! Make a flower with yarn, create a craft stick Ferris wheel and use two paper plates and cup to build a hot air balloon.

Week of July 5 – Take a stroll down Main Street. Make a pinwheel, a fun travel memory game and pretty faux stained glass.

Week of July 19 – Don’t miss this week’s music festival. Create a fringed bell anklet, paint a canvas with a musical theme and craft a water bottle holder.

Week of July 26 – Are you ready for flea market fun? Tape together a bead bracelet, a wallet or pouch and a make-believe camera with Duck Tape^®.

To sign your children up for this summer’s Michaels Passport to Imagination program visit their website.

Happy Crafting!

Jilleen

Disclosure: This post is for informational purposes only. All points of view are my own.

Kids Bowl FREE this summer!

Posted on June 8, 2015 | Filed Under: Family Outings in Los Angeles, Family Outings in Orange County, Family Outings in Riverside, Family Outings in San Bernardino, Family Outings in San Diego, Family Outings in Santa Barbara, Family Outings in Ventura, Field trips in Los Angeles, Field Trips in Orange County, Field Trips in Riverside, Field Trips in San Bernardino, Field Trips in San Diego, Field Trips in Santa Barbara, Field Trips In Ventura | Leave a Comment

photo credit: Nan Palmero

Moms! Dads! Sign your kids up for Kids Bowl Free this summer!

Kids Bowl Free is a program designed by bowling centers across the nation to give back to the community and provide a safe, secure, and fun way for kids to spend time this summer.

Children (whose age limit is determined by each participating bowling center) are eligible to register for 2 free games a day, all summer long, courtesy of the participating bowling centers.

How to Register:

1. Visit Kids Bowl Free and click on your state to see a list of bowling alleys that are participating in Kids Bowl Free 2015.

2. Select your local bowling alley to see all the details of their Kids Bowl Free program.

3. On the right side of the page you’ll see all the details for this particular bowling alley’s Kids Bowl Free program. You’ll see the dates and times available for free bowling, the age requirements, and whether there will be a fee for shoe rentals.

4. Once you’ve selected the bowling alley, you’ll need to fill out the registration form to register your child for the free bowling.

5, You can only select one bowling alley per account but are welcome to open multiple accounts.

6. Every Sunday morning during the summer long program, you’ll receive an email from Kids Bowl Free with a link to your coupons to print. You will need to bring the coupons with you to the bowling alley where you registered. Or you have the option of sending the coupons on your smartphone.

All participants must wear bowling shoes and rental shoes are available.

Happy Summer Fun!

Jilleen

Disclosure: This post is for informational purposes only. All points of view are my own.

FREE Cone Day at Haagen-Daz Stores on May 12!

Posted on May 10, 2015 | Filed Under: Family Outings in Los Angeles, Family Outings in Orange County, Family Outings in Riverside, Family Outings in San Bernardino, Family Outings in San Diego, Family Outings in Santa Barbara, Family Outings in Ventura | Leave a Comment

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You scream! I scream! We all scream for ice cream!

Join Haagen-Daz for Free Cone Day on Tuesday, May from 4:00 pm – 8:00 pm!

Stop by any participating Haagen-Daz store and get one free kiddie size ice cream in either a cup, sugar cone, or cake cone.

Restrictions: Limit 1 kiddie scoop per guest. All other menu items are regular price. Free Cone Day offer may not be combined with any other offer or used as a discount on other items. Offer valid only on date and time specified, no exceptions. Guests who want to purchase items may bypass the line of people who are waiting for free scoops.

Check out the Haagen-Daz website to find a participating shop near you: http://bit.ly/1JCZbSL

Happy Field Tripping!

Jilleen

Disclosure: This post is for informational purposes only. All points of view are my own.

Get FREE Ladybugs at Armstrong Garden Centers, April 25-26!

Posted on April 21, 2015 | Filed Under: Family Outings in Los Angeles, Family Outings in Orange County, Family Outings in Riverside, Family Outings in San Bernardino, Family Outings in San Diego, Family Outings in Santa Barbara, Family Outings in Ventura | Leave a Comment

Free Lady Bugs at Armstrong Garden Center, April 25-26, 2015

photo credit: Alvesgaspar

Every year around this time Armstrong Garden Centers give away over 2 million FREE ladybugs (with purchase) to families.

Ladybugs are great for gardening, because they love to eat all the bad guys such as spider mites. They are also the most popular organic pest control for your garden.

Releasing a container full of ladybugs is also fun for children to do! We did this a few years ago and my kids really enjoyed holding and seeing the ladybugs as they flew away.

Armstrong Garden is offering one free packet of ladybugs per family on Saturday, April 25 or Sunday, April 26 at all Southern California locations (while supplies last).

Plus you can take a FREE class on Saturday at 9 a.m. to learn how to use your ladybugs to benefit your garden.

To find an Armstrong Garden Center location near you, visit ArmstrongGarden.com/pages/classes

Happy Gardening!

Jilleen