The ruddy duck is a diving bird. Its plump, cinnamon-colored body bobs on the surface of a pond at the San Joaquin Wildlife Sanctuary, supposedly catching its breath. Audubon naturalist Jay Miller points out the duck’s baby-blue beak, a beak so bright people have asked him if it was painted on. A collective gasp rises […]
Saving the Monarch Butterfly
Find out how your family can do its part to help save and care for the lovely monarch butterfly. Saving a species was never so much fun or so beautiful—or, in the case of the monarch butterfly—so needed. The North American population of the eye-catching orange-and-black butterflies have been declining for years, and this winter, […]
Fit Valentines Getaways
Get your heart rate up and your om on with these Valentines Getaways for Body Buddies, Golf Lovers and Snorkeling Sweethearts. As we head into February, odds are you have already broken your New Year’s resolution to get fit and lose weight. Statistics show 80% of us fail to stick to these promises for more […]
Transforming Theme Parks for the Holidays
Working at night, crews with cranes & ladders transform theme parks for the holidays in a hurry. Visiting local theme parks is an extra special experience for families during the holidays as the parks are dressed in their holiday best. But it takes fast-working crews to, in a matter of weeks, transform Knott’s Scary Farm […]
Holiday Gift Guide 2018
Unique, trending and local — suggestions for everyone on your list For the Family 52 Essential Conversations Card Game A busy mom of three, Jenny Woo, of Irvine, wanted to create something to help maximize quality time with her children. She came up with a simple yet effective card game. Made up of questions in […]
DIY Halloween Makeup & Costumes
Halloween is a time for creativity and innovation—and it doesn’t have to come with a hefty price tag. Put together some fun and memorable Halloween ensembles with these quick tips from local Halloween experts: “Great creative and start early,” said Liz Merritt, visual specialist assistant and Halloween costume expert at Goodwill of Orange County. “Take […]
Summer-Only Attractions at SoCal Theme Parks
Walkabout with kangaroos, go under the sea with sharks, hang out with Western characters, Kung Fu with a panda, or pal around with Pixar characters—all at Southern California theme parks this summer. Here are seven summer-exclusive attractions and theme park additions for families to enjoy: 1. Walkabout Australia at the San Diego Safari Park in […]
Autism-Friendly Fun at Knott’s
“Ghost Town Alive” connects with children of all ages and abilities, along with other sensory friendly entertainment options. It was high noon in Calico, 10-year-old Lali Cervantes stood in the center of the street, keeping an eye on the villains walking toward her. They were going to try and take over the town, and she […]
Theme Parks Summer Preview
Top five family-friendly things to do at SoCal’s largest theme parks this summer from the perspective of a former Disney Imagineer. The kids are home for the summer, what to do? As a former Disney Imagineer, and father of five (now grown) children, I’ve lived designing and visiting theme parks. I’ve always found that the […]
Memorable Mini-Getaways
School may be out for the summer, but schedules can still be difficult to get away too far and for too long. Fortunately, there are numerous attractions and mini vacation spots up, down, and around Orange County to have a fun and unique family vacation for the scrapbooks. Palm Springs About a 2-hour drive Soak […]
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