Thursday, June 18, 2015

Product Review: NEATCHEEKS


When we received our sample pack last weekend we were so stoked! We, being me and my 7.5 year old! LOL We couldn't wait to try them out on Birdie. (11 months) As most babies, she despises having her face wiped after meals, so much so that it was becoming quite the hassle. Yet with these wipes, the ball game has changed my friends. They are flavored with Stevia. You heard me right, STEVIA FLAVORED! How cool huh? No wonder babies & toddlers everywhere are no longer turning their heads for face wiping. 

I was sent 6 packs & quickly passed them out to my mama friends! They fell in love. Head over heels in LOVE as well. Even our older kiddos loved these wipes. Having my 11 month old not claw or aggressively turn away from me when she sees the wipe coming nearer is something of magic. Instead now she lights up with excitement & is utterly thrilled when it comes time to wipe her face. Who wouldn't want that? 

Did you know that NEATCHEEKS are natural? Yep, here's the ingredients; Stevia Rebaudiana Extract, Purified Water, Glycerin, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf, Lonicera Caprifolium Flower Extract and Lonicera Japonica Flower Extract, Sodium Lauryglucosides Hydroxypropyl Sulfonate, Potassium Sorbate, Citric Acid. I know some of those sounds like extremely large words, have no fear, you will find out exactly what they all mean right here!

I was a little worried that they would be sticky, or leave a residue, so finding out that they didn't was a huge relief! This company did something that us mamas should applaud, they found a way to get our kiddos to not fight us when it comes to wiping their faces! Bravo to them. 

If this company looks familiar it's because they were on Shark Tank back in April, where they have certainly come along way since. They are all over Instagram, TwitterFacebook and the mommy blogger pages. So go hop on the band wagon, you and your tots will be wiping on a smile in now time. To find a retailer near you go here now!


#WIPEONASMILE



Tuesday, June 16, 2015

Free FREE Free....

Who doesn't love free?

Free events and programs are everywhere around the OC, you just have to be on the look out!
Here's one in LA HABRA;


The La Habra Children's Museum;
301 S Euclid St, La Habra, CA 90631


Target Free Days:

The Children's Museum at La Habra receives generous funding from Target stores to provide free admission to the Museum on the first Sunday of each month! (Excludes the month of September) This grant allows the Museum to provide free, fun and educational family programming to residents of La Habra and surrounding communities for an entire year. Themed activities include music, dance, and visual arts activities and performances for families and children of all ages.

A total of 500 people are admitted on Target freeSundays. Hand stamps for both sessions are distributed at 1 p.m. and are on a first come first served basis. There is no museum admittance once all 500 slots are filled. (This does not apply to CMLH Members.)


Session times are 1-2:45 p.m. and 3:15-5 p.m.


2015/2016 Schedule

July 5: Americana Fest

August 2: Critter Quest

September: Museum closed for renovation

October 4, You're A Star!

November 1: Day of the Dead Celebration

December 6: Festivals of Lights

January 3: Lunar New Year

February 7: African American Heritage

March 6: Let's Play!

April 3: Reduce, Reuse, Recycle

May 1: Art Escape Art Festival

June 5: Rail Road Round Up




There are a ton of things to do at The Children's Museum daily, check here for more info.



Monday, June 15, 2015

OC Farmer's Markets

Fun, Free & Fabulous Farmer's Markets to check out!

Fullerton Farmer's Market- Thursdays 4 pm-8:30 pm

Located in the Downtown Plaza on Wilshire Avenue, between Harbor Boulevard and Pomona Avenue, adjacent to the Fullerton Museum Center.

Fullerton Market offers farm-fresh produce, flowers, fresh-baked breads, live entertainment, outdoor beer garden, arts and crafts, and activities for children. In addition to the traditional favorites, new vendors will be added each week. The market is free.

Open April 2 - October 29, 2015 
on Thursdays from 4 to 8:30 p.m.

Admission to the market is free. There are kids' activities, live entertainment, an outdoor beer garden, arts and crafts, produce vendors and more! Visitors to Fullerton Market will also be able to tour the award-winning Fullerton Museum Center, which offers a special reduced admission rate of $2 per person from 4 to 8 p.m. on market days the first Thursday of every month.
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Parking for Fullerton Market may be found in any of the free downtown lots, or in the parking structures at Wilshire (enter from Harbor); Lemon Street and Chapman Avenue; and in the Transportation Center on Pomona and Santa Fe Avenue.

Musical Entertainment starts at 6:30 p.m. until 8:30 p.m. each night. Click here for band line-up.

Further information about Fullerton Market may be obtained by calling the Fullerton Museum Center at (714) 738-6545. Persons requiring special accommodations to attend the market are asked to notify the museum staff prior to coming to the market.

Interested in becoming a vendor? Go here. For vendor guide information click here!


Buena Park Farmer's Market- Saturday's 9 am- 2 pm.



Located in the parking lot by Sears, tons of parking.


Buena Park Downtown, formerly Buena Park Mall, is an enclosed shopping mall located on La Palma Avenue in Buena Park, California, near the Knott's Berry Farm theme park. Built in 1961, the Buena Park Mall was one of the first malls in Orange County. As of 2007 it is the 20th largest mall in Orange County around 1,100,000 square feet (100,000 m²) of retail space with plenty of Parking. A great location for a special event, it is the home of Buena Park Downtown Local Harvest Farmers' Market. We have a variety of farm fresh Certified 

Here is a vendor list for this location, and also here to email for inquiries. 


California Grown Fruits and Vegetables, along with fresh cooked fare vendors, and a wide variety of gourmet specialty foods. Arts, crafts and jewelry from local area vendors can also be found and purchased here. Musicians from the surrounding communities will entertain you while you shop, eat, or spend the day just leisurely strolling through.


Interested in more farmer's markets by Harvest? Click here.

Downtown Anaheim Farmer's Market- Thursdays 11 am-4 pm



Parking is available in the Parking Structure.

Local California certified Farmers, Gourmet foods, craft fair and Homegrown Music series.
Thursdays
11am-4pm
FMNP & SFMNP WIC: Yes
EBT: Yes
Credit Card: Only certain vendors.
ATM located in front of Anaheim ICE and inside of GOOD FOOD.
Parking: 2 Hours Free in Parking Structures with ticket and validation. Attire: Casual
Good for Groups: Yes
Good for Kids: Yes
Location: Center Street Promenade & Lemon Street, Anaheim, CA 92805



JUNE


Saturday, June 20, 6am-4pm

JULY

Saturday-Sunday, July 18-19, 10am-10pm
Eid Festival

Saturday, July 25, noon-5pm
2nd Annual Vegan Fair
AUGUST

Saturday, August 8, 6pm-10pm
 Art Crawl Experience
Saturday, August 22, 6pm-10pm
Swingin on the Promenade

SEPTEMBER

Saturday, September 19 11am-4pm
OC Fest of Ales
OCTOBER

October 24 10am-6pm
Anaheim Fall Festival and Halloween Parade
NOVEMBER

Saturday, November 14, 6pm-10pm
Art Crawl Experience

Sunday, November 29th, 8am-4pm
Impalas OC presents... Car Show and Toy Drive
DECEMBER





Click here for more information regarding this market!





Wednesday, June 10, 2015

Free Event!

Segerstrom Center for the Arts:

This Saturday June 13th starting at 5pm.

 Click here for more information!

Inside and Out: "Fire & Water" Plazacast and Community Celebration

FREE community event, presented in association with Segerstrom Center for the Arts
Pacific Symphony presents its fourth Plazacast and Community Celebration, a free party on the Arts Plaza at Segerstrom Center for the Arts, with food trucks and performances by community ensembles, followed by a live simulcast of the multimedia "Fire & Water" concert projected onto the wall of the plaza. Come early, bring your own chair, blanket and picnic with friends on the plaza while enjoying the music – no ticket required!
The first 100 people to arrive receive a free pair of tickets to select concerts at Pacific Symphony’s Summer Festival 2015!
Schedule of Events: Saturday, June 13, 2015


LIVE PODCOST HERE

5:00 p.m.     Food trucks open
5–7 p.m.      Aquarium of the Pacific’s Aquarium on Wheels
Make sure to check out this mobile tide-pool exhibit, where you have the opportunity to feel a spiny sea star, touch a slippery sea cucumber or experience the rough textured skin of a shark. Dedicated to developing an appreciation for the wonders of the ocean environment, Aquarium on Wheels delivers a memorable experience for all ages!
5:00 p.m.     Golden West Pops
Led by Conductor Pollyanna Gorman, the Golden West Pops consists of volunteers from all walks of life who come together for the sheer love of playing music. Today’s selections range from superheroes to rock-and-roll legends, from travels to the west to marching with the soldiers.
5:30 p.m.     Color Choreography with Alan Burner and Bei Bei He
The theme of “Fire and Water” is interpreted and presented in a choreographed expression of music and color. Alan and Bei Bei come together to present a collaborative work involving color and music, and demonstrate how the sounds of music are interpreted into pure-color emotion.
6:10 p.m.     Huntington Beach Concert Band Brass Ensemble
Ten members of the Huntington Beach Concert Band brass section perform favorite melodies of various genres including classical, swing, musicals and pops. Tunes include “Honey Bun” from South Pacific, “Yesterday” by The Beatles and “Little Brown Jug” by J.E. Winner, along with a few others!
6:45 p.m.     Helix Collective
Los Angeles-based Helix Collective performs a high-energy, out-of-the-box mix of world, classical and rock n’ roll. Made up of three talented musicians, Sarah Robinson on flute, Phil Popham on oboe and Jason Lo on piano, Helix “has a little something for everyone: those who like their classics straight up, with a contemporary edge to it, or with populist appeal” (Audiophile Audition Magazine). Performing The Pharmacy: 6 Medications for Flute, Oboe and Piano by Popham.
7:30 p.m.     Outdoor Preview Talk with Rich Capparela
8:00 p.m.     Plazacast of "Fire & Water" concert begins:
Vivaldi: Concerto for Flute and Orchestra, "La Tempesta di Mare" - Benjamin Smolen, flute
Laura Karpman: Siren Songs (World premiere - with video) - Gregory MacGillivray and Tempe Hale, video artists
— Intermission Interviews on the Plaza with host Rich Capparela —
Wagner: Selections from Götterdammerung (“Twilight of the Gods”) - Debor
ah Voigt, soprano


Segerstrom is a fabulous arena for people of all ages to enjoy the arts. Whether it music, ballet, musicals, there's something for everyone! Grab the family and come on down this Saturday at 5pm!


To find out about even more events, click here!

Tuesday, June 9, 2015

Summer fun for toddlers...

Toddlers need some fun activities this summer too right?

Here's some things to do inside with those little tots of yours!



Big Air Trampoline Park- BUENA PARK
8320 On The Mall, Buena Park, CA 90620

Toddler Time:

Looking for a safe, fun outlet for your three year-old’s energy? Or maybe you just want to make sure that your little one has a particularly restful afternoon nap. Either way, we at Big Air Trampoline park have you covered with Toddler Time. 

We open our doors for little ones to jump at their own speed and comfort level. Without the older kids around, the toddlers feel right at home on all the attractions.

In addition to opening the attractions, we provide extra balls and toys for the little kiddos. So whether your kids are bobbing around the dodgeball court or hopping into the foam pit, they will have a blast!


Who: Children Ages 6 & Under
When: Tuesdays 8am-10am for the summer!

**No other discounts/specials applicable to Toddler Time admission. 



To check out ALL they have to offer go to click here!

Pretend City Museum- Irvine

29 Huble Irvine, CA 92618

Baby Steps Through Pretend City:

Would you like to attend an event dedicated specifically for babies? Do you have questions about feeding, napping, crawling, or just want to enjoy an event where you and your baby can come and play and socialize with other parents in the community? If so, please join us at Baby Steps Through Pretend City! This is your opportunity to ask questions, meet other parents, and engage in developmentally appropriate activities and exhibits.
You may not have realized that Pretend City was designed with your infant in mind, but with so many excited, older children playing in the museum, it may be hard for your little one to get around. This monthly event allows you to take advantage of these exclusive, infant only times by engaging in age-appropriate facilitated activities which will teach you about your baby’s developmental milestones.

Baby Steps is specifically for Infants, 0-18 months of age. For the comfort of our infant guests, no older siblings please.

$10 per adult,Infants and Pretend City Members are FREE!, this special program is the second Monday of the month from 2:00 – 3:00p.m.

Join us at our next Baby Steps; 
  • February 9
  • March 9
  • April 13
  • May 11
  • June 8
  • July 13
  • August 10
  • September 14
  • October 12
  • November 9
  • December 14

Please register online here to reserve your space.

If you have any questions please call Tiffany at 949.428.3900 x209



To find even more events happening click here!



Freckled Frog Learning Center- Buena Park

8320 On The Mall Buena Park, CA 90620

Music Classes:

Music 'n' Me
Ages 8 mo - 4 years

Group class for ages 4 and under - General Music Education  
Includes singing, rhythm games, learning through listening, introduction to music theory, dancing, participation in activities to develop small and large motor skills, and much more. Parent Participation Required.


      Class price is PER FAMILY;                                              

Tuition: $45 per Month - 1 Class a Week
            $75 per Month - 2 Classes a Week
            $105.00 per Month - 3 Classes a Week
            $130.00 per Month - 4 Classes a Week

*Prices based on a 4 week month
*Months with five classes will be prorated


To find out more information click here now!


Hope this was helpful!











Sunday, June 7, 2015

Family fun summer edition....

8308 On the Mall, Buena Park, CA 90620
Free movies!
Tuesday mornings and afternoons.
10:30am & 12:30pm
June 16th - August 18th!

6/6 Mr Peabody & Sherman
6/23 Night at the Museum 3
6/30 How to train your dragon 2
7/7 The Boxtrolls
7/14 Annie
7/21 The Book of Life
7/28 Paddington
8/11 Penguins of Madagascar
8/18 Dolphin Tale 2 

All seats are a first-come, first serve basis.

Summer concerts in the park...

Find more details about events Here
Boisseranc Park, 7520 Dale Street

 SUMMER CONCERTS IN THE PARK 
2015 SCHEDULE


All concerts are Wednesday Evenings from 7pm-9pm.

JUNE 17 - WISE GUYS
A Fabulous Eighteen Piece Big Band

JUNE 24  - SINATRA TRIBUTE BAND
Frank Sinatra Tribute Band

JULY 1 - STONE SOUL
Spot on Covers of R&B and Soul Classics

JULY 8 - BRENT PAYNE
Country Music From the Heart of Oklahoma

JULY 15 - BRITAIN'S FINEST BEATLES TRIBUTE BAND
 Wear Your Favorite Beatles Costume

JULY 22 - MARIACHI TESORO DE SAN FERNANDO
A Master Apprentice Program lead by Grammy Award winning Mariachi Masters


*Gather the family, call your friends, and invite new neighbors to kick off this summer’s free Concerts in the Park. The 2015 series promises to be especially memorable as the most popular bands from the past return to perform. From big band to The Beatles, this summer’s musical lineup includes a variety of exhilarating entertainment that will get you tapping your feet and dancing to the beat.
“Summer concerts have been going strong for more than two decades and have become one of the community’s most treasured events,” said Buena Park Fine Arts Commissioner Tricia Mulligan. “Many people began attending when they were young and are now bringing their own children. What a wonderful tradition!”
 Remember to . . .
• Please bring your own chairs, blankets and picnic dinners. Food will be available for purchase at a snack booth and food truck.
• Stop by the Bubble Fun Zone so the kids can work out their energy.
• Visit the Reading Village for comfy story time and a free take-home book.
• Make sure to visit the Fine Arts Committee booth to sign up for opportunity drawings for prizes that take place at intermission. 
The Buena Park Cultural/Fine Arts Division works with several partners to bring a wide-range of entertainment to the community. The partners include: Think Together, E2G2 (Easy To Get To), Park Disposal, Inc., Buena Park Noon Lions, Acacia Quilt Guild, Buena Park Women’s Club, Buena Park Community Chorus, and others.



Continued in the Buena Park Downtown Courtyard...

Wednesdays, July 29th - September 2nd; 7:00pm - 9:00pm, Buena Park Downton Mall


July 29 - A Tribute to The King with Scot Bruce

August 5 - STELLAR Current top 40 music

August 12 - Luis Villegas and the United Nations Lation Nuevo Flamenco

August 19 - Desire A Tribute to U2

August 26 - Cash and Carter The Original Johnny Cash Show

September 2 - Paperback Writer A Tribute to the Beatles

Wanting to stay cool too?

Here are the splash pads that will be open this summer!

*Including those are that closed due to the drought

FREE Splash Pads:

  • Heritage Park, Irvine – Water fountain
  • Pioneer Road Park, Tustin – Pop-up fountains and water cannons – CLOSED DUE TO DROUGHT
  • Irvine Spectrum, Irvine – Water fountain
  • Sigler Park Splash Pad, Westminster – Splash pad
  • Lemon Park, Fullerton – Splash pad
  • Larwin Spray Pool, Buena Park – Spray pool – CLOSED DUE TO DROUGHT
  • Harry M. Dotson Park, Stanton – Slash pad
  • Downtown Plaza, Fullerton – Pop-up fountainp
  • Adlena Park, Fullerton – Spray pool – CLOSED DUE TO DROUGHT
  • Valencia Park, Fullerton – Wading pool – CLOSED DUE TO DROUGHT
  • Brenner Park, Buena Park – Wading pool

Even more water parks & splash pads:



  • Atlantis Play Center, Garden Grove – Splash pad
  • Adventure Playground, Huntington Beach – Mud slide, rafting on pond
  • Buccaneer Cove at Boomers!, Irvine – Water slides
  • Moe B’s Watersports Park, Newport Beach – Water inflatables
  • Knott’s Soak City, Buena Park – Water park
  • Aliso Viejo Aquatic Center, Aliso Viejo – Splash pad and wading pool
  • Camelot Golfland, Anaheim – Water slides



  • Click Here to get ALL the details!


    Kids can't swim? Here's the aquatic program offered in Buena Park!

    Peak Park Pool


    7225 El Dorado Drive, Buena Park, CA 90620

    Swim Lessons:

    Classes meet nine (9) days for 30 minutes each class. The first week of classes meet Mon.-Fri. and the second week Mon.-Thu. 
    There are a variety of classes offered:
    • Parent and Me (10 mos. - 4 years) 
    • Turtles and Tadpoles (4 - 5 years)
    • Beginner and Advanced for ages 16 years and under (minnows, seals, dolphins, barracudas, Lifeguard in Training) 
    • Beginner adult classes
    • Private swim classes
    • Specialty classes


    Morning sessions are at 9:40, 10:15, 10:50, and 11:25 a.m. Afternoon sessions are at 4:45, 5:20, 5:55, 6:30 p.m. 
    All class fees are $40. 

    Registration is taken on a first come, first served basis starting one week in advance until classes are filled. Register at Peak Park Pool during Recreation Swim times.
    Session 1 registration held on prior two weekends before pool opens. 
    There are five two-week swim sessions available during the summer. 
    Classes start the day after Fathers day, registration starts the weekend prior. 

    Private Lessons:

    Adults and children can benefit from individualized instruction (1 to 2 children per class and with one parent option allowed.) 
    Instructor can work with a parent in teaching their own child basic skills for water safety. 
    Classes are 30 minutes each and must be taken over a two week period. ($130 for 9 classes).

    Lifeguard In Training: 

    ( L. I. T.) 

    Teens interesting in becoming a lifeguard or swim instructor will learn Water Safety, basic First Aid skills and teaching techniques. 
    Some graduates will be chosen to volunteer throughout the summer and serve as teaching aides or deck walkers. 
    Class follows same schedule as swim lessons.
    ($40 for 9 classes)

    Recreation Swim:

    Open swim is offered at Peak & Boisseranc Park pools.
    Fees:     Children = $1.00    Adults = $1.50
    Sessions offered daily from 12:30-2:15 p.m. and 2:45-4:30 p.m. 
    Evening Swim is 6:30 - 7:30 p.m. on Tuesdays and Thursdays at Peak Pool only. 
    Children under the age of six years must be accompanied by an adult in the water. Floatation devices are not allowed.  Large Child Care groups are welcomed but must make arrangements by calling the Community Services Department for pre-approval.

    So staying cool this summer just got a lot easier, also staying cool as a family this summer should be a breeze now! Hope to see you around.