Throughout the month of July, Field Trip Boy took a series of 4 swimming lessons with Waterworks Aquatics.  I learned about Waterworks Swim School’s recent expansion and partnership with local LA Fitness facilities in Orange County.  And since I have a LA Fitness right up the street from my house, I signed Field Trip …

This evening my family and I were invited to attend the opening night of the Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Presents Circus Xrtreme at The Honda Center in Anaheim, California.  And extreme it was! My children were largely excited by the thrilling daredevils, over the top stunts and highly crafted aerobatics.  Boundless excitement awaited us …

Wild Kratts, one of my children’s all time favorite PBS KIDS® television shows, is coming to Southern California live on stage in September for four appearances only! Brothers, Chris Kratt and Martin Kratt, are zoologists who founded their production company Kratt Bros. Co. in 1993.  Since then they have created and executive produced over 200 episodes of …

Attend FREE Summer Nights in the Garden at The National History Museum in Los Angeles!  Awaken your senses with great music, garden-inspired cocktails, hands-on garden and science projects, botanical tours, food trucks, and more.  Come get outdoorsy and spend your Friday nights at NHM! There are three remaining dates this summer!  July 24, August 7 …

I am a planner at heart!  I like to plan for everything including vacations, birthday parties, holiday gifts and more.  In fact, I have been known to “sometimes” over plan!  For example, I do all of my Christmas shopping in the summer and enjoy wrapping presents for the holidays the day after Thanksgiving.  So yes, …