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50+ Nutcracker Performances in Southern California (2023)

Do you remember when you were a child and your parents took you to see the world famous Nutcracker for the first time?  I do.  I was approximately 8 or 9 years old when my mother took me.  I remember getting dressed up in my Christmas best and wearing my little pretty black suede shoes.  Everyone …

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Where To Cut Your Own Christmas Tree in Southern California

The joy of cutting down your own Christmas tree has always fascinated me!  The smell of fresh cut greens, cool winter nights and the sweet aroma of drinking hot chocolate while walking through the treefarm, is as memorable as it gets.  And I loved every moment of it as a child!  Now I look forward …

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20+ Thanksgiving Volunteer Opportunities in Southern California (2023)

Updated for 2023 It’s that time of year when the holidays are upon us and we tend to focus more on what’s truly important in our lives – spending quality time with our family and friends.  Halloween is almost and Christmas is right around the corner.  However, in the meantime, there’s this little unsung holiday …

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[2023] 40+ Best Christmas Lights in San Diego With Map

Updated For 2023 Just because it doesn’t snow in San Diego and the temperature rarely drops below 60 degrees, it doesn’t mean that San Diegans don’t know how to get into the holiday spirit!  In fact, there are multiple neighborhoods known for their stunning light displays that you’ll want to add to your holiday to-do …

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30+ Awesome Pumpkin Patches in Southern California (Updated 2023)

This post contains affiliate links. It’s pumpkin season.  Better yet, it’s pumpkin patch season!  Now’s the time to load up the kids and head out to one of Southern California’s 30+ pumpkin patches in the area! Annually, my family ventures out to the Irvine Park Railroad’s Annual Pumpkin Patch in Orange, for a good time.  Field Trip Girl especially enjoys …

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