08.31.2010 | Orange International Street Fair

Every Labor Day Weekend, for over 30 years, the Orange International Street Fair takes over downtown Orange. With food, music, & dance from different countries and ethnicity’s from around the world, the Orange International Street Fair is definitely a cultural experience you don’t want to miss. & With every penny of the profits from the Street Fair going to non-profit charities, helping people here in our community, you can feel good about yourself by attending.

The event itself is FREE to attend, although each of the individual booths will have prices set for food, etc. & Although I always attend simply because of the food, there is so much more… Arts & Crafts vendors, tons of entertainment, as well as an entire “Children’s Village” with crafts and game booths designed for the “younger crowd.” If you are thinking of bringing the entire family, I’d suggest a day-time adventure. While the Street Fair is open late each night, from my own personal experience, I’ve found the days to be much more “family-friendly.”

What: 2010 Orange International Street Fair
When: Friday, September 3rd: 5-10pm, Saturday, September 4th: 10am-10pm, & Sunday, September 5th: 10am-10pm
Where: The Circle in Downtown Orange, directions & map HERE

xoxo, K
image via Orange International Street Fair

08.30.2010 | OC DinDin-A-GoGo


Orange County is quickly becoming food truck country & it is fabulous! The latest thing on the scene is the OC DinDin-A-GoGo which is promising to “revolutionize dinner one city at a time.”

Based on the wildly popular DinDin-A-GoGo that happens every Thursday evening at K1 Speed in Gardena (from 5:30-9pm), the OC version will be hosted by the Tropical Shave Ice Truck every Wednesday evening right here in Orange County, at K1 Speed in Irvine (from 5:30 – 9pm).

Each week the OC DinDin-A-GoGo will feature 2 -5 different trucks, in order to keep things “fresh.” (Kinda of like the OC Foodie Fest, but on a much smaller scale & there are no admission fees, so you can spend that extra money on food!) So bring your lawn chairs & some cash (not all of the trucks accept credit cards), & don’t forget your blankets & sweatshirts, because we can guarantee you’ll want to make an evening of it. Finally everyone in your family will be able to have exactly what they want for dinner. With multiple food trucks on site, you can be sure that there will be something for everyone to love.

What: OC DinDin-A-GoGo
When: Wednesday Evenings, 5:30-9pm
Where: K1 Speed Irvine, 17221 Von Karman Ave., Irvine, CA 92614

For a full recap of the very first OC DinDin-A-GoGo, check out Saturday Night Foodies.

xoxo, K
image via Saturday Night Foodies

08.26.2010 | Urban Kids Consignment Sale

Okay folks… summer is nearly over & school is about to start, or for some of you – has already started. That means, back-to-school shopping is in full swing, am I right? No worries! The Urban Kids Consignment Sale is coming to your rescue! This 3-day event is taking place in Orange County THIS Friday, Saturday & Sunday. Urban Kids Consignment has joined forces with local families that would like to sell their high quality, gently used children’s items at unbelievable discounts. What this means is that all of the items for sale are “in like new condition, yet sell for a fraction of their retail value.” Heck! They even go as far as inspecting items before putting them on the sales floor in order to guarantee such high standards!

The sale is happening this Friday, Saturday & Sunday. If you want a good selection, I’d suggest being there bright & early Friday morning. However, on Saturday, most items are an additional 25% off & on Sunday, most items are an additional 50% off. Ready to shop? Be sure these tips & tricks provided by Urban Kids Consignment:

  • Free Admission
  • We currently only accept Cash, Debit Cards, Visa, and Master Card
  • Sales tax will be charged on all items
  • The sale will be extremely busy. Be prepared you may be waiting in line
  • Please consider leaving your children at home! We do allow children at the sale, however for your convenience we strongly suggest you do not bring them. The sale will be extremely busy and it may be difficult to keep an eye on them and shop at the same time. If you do bring your child, they must stay at your side. Please do not bring large purses or diaper bags into the sale.
  • Any items that may be confused with a sales item will be tagged at the door.
  • Extra large shopping bags will be provided for your convenience. Please feel free to bring laundry baskets to keep your items in while you shop.
  • If you are purchasing a large item, have a volunteer place your name on the item and remove the ticket. Please make sure you are definitely purchasing the item before having the tag removed or the item held.
  • Please inspect each item you are purchasing carefully. Remember ALL SALES ARE FINAL!!
  • Sign up to consign or volunteer and shop first at our presale and first on 50% off days!
  • Come back for our 25% off day on Saturday, and our 50% off day on Sunday.
  • Bring a list of your kids measurements and a tape measurer. A quick way to check the length of pants is to measure a pair from home that fit using a piece of string. Cut the string so that it is the length of the pants from the waist to the bottom of the pants leg. If the pants at the sale are shorter than the string, you know that they will be floods on your child.
  • Trace your child’s foot on cardboard and bring it to slip into shoes.
  • We have made EVERY effort to ensure that no recalled items are in our sale, however you can check www.cpsc.com for information on recalled items.
  • If you have items your children have outgrown, consider being a consignor, You can sell your items, make extra cash, and be able to shop early at the consignors presale and 50% off sale.
  • Have you considered becoming a Volunteer? By volunteering you will have the opportunity to shop first (translation: get the best deals). You can volunteer 3 hour and 6 hour shifts and be the first to shop at our sale.

What: Urban Kids Consignment Sale

When: Friday, August 27th from 10am – 7pm, Saturday, August 28th from 10am – 4pm (most items are 25% off) & Sunday, August 29th from 10am – 2pm (most items are 50% off).

Where: 5300 Katella Ave., Los Alamitos, CA 90720

xoxo, K

p.s. While it’s too late to sell your stuff at this sale, don’t worry. Another sale is happening soon (rumor has it, there will be an October sale), so go HERE to find out how & why to be a “consignor.”

images via Urban Kids Consignment

08.26.2010 | “Endless Summer” Cookout & Movie

Join Ruby’s Diner in celebrating the “Endless Summer” TONIGHT, at the Huntington Beach Pier. There will be a burger cookout with RubyBurgers and soda or water for $5 (100% of the profits will be donated to ChildHelp a national non-profit dedicated to helping victims of child abuse & neglect), a custom-made longboard & skateboard giveaway, & a screening of the original 1966 movie “Endless Summer.”

Burgers go on sale at 6pm & the movie starts at 7:30pm – don’t forget your beach chairs & blankets, because you’ll be watching the movie under the open sky with the crashing waves in the background. Director Bruce Brown, Robert August (star of “Endless Summer 2″) & the Ruby Cavanaugh will be on hand signing autographs.

xoxo, K
image via Ruby’s Diners

08.26.2010 | milk & honey warehouse sale

Oh baby! Milk and Honey is having a warehouse sale this Thursday, Friday & Saturday! Boutique clothing will be 50% off (for 0-6 years). All clothing will be $5-15!

What: Milk and Honey Warehouse Sales
When: Thursday & Friday, August 26th, 27th & 28th – 9am – 5pm (Thursday & Friday), 9am – 12pm (Saturday)
Where: 5488 McFadden Ave., Huntington Beach, CA 92649
Forms of Payment Accepted: Cash & Credit Cards

xoxo, K
image via Milk and Honey

08.25.2010 | Mickey’s Halloween Party at Disneyland

Most kids look forward all year, to trick-or-treating. What’s not to love? Costumes & candy all rolled into one fun-filled night? The only thing that could possibly top that, would be trick-or-treating at the happiest place on Earth. Well now you can! Mickey’s Halloween Party is now happening at the Disneyland Park. This “not-so-scary” party encourages your little ghosts & goblins to join their favorite Disney characters for an evening filled with lively music, trick-or-treating, crafts & activities, and lots of other Halloween games & fun. C & I take our kids every year & they LOVE it.

This year’s Mickey’s Halloween Party is sure to be better than ever. With a new party location, this means Mickey’s Halloween Party will have longer hours (up to 3 more hours of fun), additional trick-or-treat stations, access to nearly all of the Disneyland Park attractions (including Space Mountain Ghost Galaxy & Haunted Mansion Holiday), even more dance parties & character photo locations, creepy crafts & activities for the whole family, and “exclusive offerings including Halloween Screams Fireworks.”

Yep! You read that correctly. If you are a HUGE fan of the Halloween Screams Firework Show that debuted last year at the Disneyland Park (like we are), then we hate to be the ones to tell you, but… attending Mickey’s Halloween Party is the only way to see the amazing fireworks show this year. The Disneyland Park will have a seprate weekend fireworks show for guests, but if you want to see Halloween Screams, then you better buy your Mickey’s Halloween Party tickets now.

Event Dates: October 1st, 5th, 8th, 12th, 15th, 19th, 22nd, 26th, 29th, & 31st

Times: Tuesday Nights 6-11pm, Fridays & Halloween Night 7pm-12am (although, you can gain access to the park before it closes to the general public beginning at 3pm on Tuesdays & 4pm on Fridays & on Halloween)

Advance Purchase Prices: $49 for October 1st, 5th, 12th, 19th & 26th

Day-of-Event Ticket Prices: $54 for October 1st, 5th, 8th, 12th, 15th, 19th, 22nd & 26th; $59 for October 29th & 31st

* Annual Passholders pay $44 on advanced purchases, on select days!

Buy tickets HERE.

xoxo, K
image via Disneyland

08.20.2010 | Moody Mama, Fierce Mama Sample Sale

Okay, this should make alot of mamas-to-be extremely happy, & I’m guessing that’s alot of ladies – because just about every single person I know is preggers (is there something in the water?). Anyway, as I was saying, I’m about to make all you pregnant ladies extremely happy & extremely fashionable, all at a great price. Impossible you say? Not if Christian Siriano has anything to do about it…

“Want to look great when your preggers but don’t want to spend a fortune? Lucky for you, the hot LA maternity line, Fierce Mamas by Christian Siriano is hosting a sample sale at their LA headquarters for two weeks only! Chic apparel for pre and post partum, this event will let you shop their collection for steals on everything from fashionable dresses to comfy nursing lingerie. All items will be offered at steep discounts! The Fierce Mamas team will be on hand to deliver personal attention and will help you solve all your pregnancy fashion issues!”

When: August 23-September 3, Daily appointments from 10:30am-4pm (Monday-Friday)
Where: 123 S. Flores St, Los Angeles, CA 90048
RSVP: Please call (323)852-1015. This sample sale is by appointment only!

08.19.2010 | OC Foodie Fest Preview

Wahoo! If just thinking about the OC Foodie Fest is just making you drool, we have a little surprise for you that you are just going to LOVE. This weekend, the fine folks behind the OC Foodie Fest are bringing you a preview – a little taste of what’s to come, so you can “wet” your appetite!

Stop by Goat Hill Tavern in Costa Mesa, from 9pm-1am, for “food truck grub & drinks from the pub.” & Don’t worry, if you want to bring the kids along, the food truck area is all ages (but it’s 21+ inside Goat Hill Tavern).

Admission to the event is FREE, but be sure to bring some cash along because I can guarantee that you will want to be tasting a little bit of everything. Taco Dawg, Calbi Truck, Longboard’s Ice Cream & Piaggio On Wheels will all be there… just thinking about all those tasty treats is making my stomach rumble.

What: OC Foodie Fest Preview
Where: Goat Hill Tavern, 1830 Newport Blvd, Costa Mesa
When: Saturday, August 21st, 9pm – 1am

xoxo, K
image via OC Foodie Fest

08.17.2010 | 12 for Tuesday: End of Summer

Welcome to 12 for Tuesday, where we highlight 12 fabulous finds in (& around) Orange County. This week’s list features 12 summer-time activities and things-to-do, you still need to take advantage of before the kids head back to school.

1. Absolutely, Completely FREE Bowling: nearly everyday through September 7th

2. Beach Day

3. Cheap Movies on the Beach: Catch a movie on the sand Friday & Saturday evenings through September 4th.

4. FREE Movies: FREE movies Regal theaters at 10am on Tuesdays, through August 24th. FREE movies in the park can still be seen in Lake Forest and Tustin.

5. FREE Splash Pad Parks: most are open through Labor Day

6. FREE Summer Concert Series: you can still catch concerts in Cypress, Dana Point, Fullerton, Garden Grove, Huntington Beach, La Palma, Orange, San Juan Capistrano, San Clemente, Seal Beach, Westminster

7. Monday Night Carload at Wild Rivers: $60 for up to 8 guests (safely seat belted in one car), every Monday night from 4-8pm through September 5th.

8. OC Foodie Fest: August 28th

9. Sawdust Festival & Pageant of the Masters: daily through the end of August

10. Shave Ice in OC.

11. Surf City Nights: Tuesdays, 5-9pm

12. Theatre Under the Stars: “A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum” plays Friday & Saturday evenings through August 28th & “Guys & Dolls” plays nightly August 17th – 21st.

xoxo, K

08.16.2010 | Frog Black Out at MUZEO

Don’t forget your flashlight (& make sure to check the batteries) because THIS Saturday, August 21st (from 6-8pm), is MUZEO’s Frog Blackout. This night safari will have you (& your kiddos, if you choose to invite them) exploring the habitats of over 100 live frogs in darkness. The MUZEO zoo keeper will be leading guided tours at 6:15pm & 7:15pm.

* General admisission tickets purchased on August 21 (during normal business hours) can be used to return that evening.

The MUZEO is centrally located in Anaheim, CA. It is open from 10am – 5pm 7 days a week. Tickets are available for $13 for adults & $9 for children. For more information about the MUZEO go HERE.

xoxo, K
image via MUZEO

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