Just Spotted - The Orange County Family Guide

Thursday, November 12, 2009

Baby Loves Disco

It's that time of month again... Baby Loves Disco is taking over Costa Mesa's Shark Club THIS Saturday so you & your kiddos can rock the ~~night~~ afternoon away. Still trying to figure out what exactly Baby Loves Disco is? In their own words Baby Loves Disco is slowly but surely transforming the hippest night clubs into child proof discos as toddlers, pre-schoolers & parents (perfect for those ages 7 & younger) looking for a break from the routine playground circuit let loose for some post naptime, pre-dinner fun. (I LOVE this part...) Make no mistake, this is not the Mickey Mouse Club, and Barney is banned. Baby Loves Disco is an afternoon dance party featuring real music spun and mixed by real DJs blending classic disco tunes from the 70s, & 80s guaranteed to get those little booties moving and grooving."

Really & truly, this is definitely a parents dream... bubble machines filling the air, egg shakers, hula hoops, face fainting, sock puppets, snacks & juice boxes. Books, stuffed animals & play tents for when the little ones need to "just chill," & for those non-driving parents a paid bar. I LOVE the idea of being able to let my little guys run free in a totally kid friendly zone! Ready to go clubbing with the kids? Here are all the details...

What: Baby Loves Disco

When: Saturday, November 14th, 2009, 2-5pm

Where: Shark Club, 841 Baker St., Costa Mesa 92626

Cost: $15 per "walking" human in advance, $18 at the door, non-walkers FREE! Buy tickets HERE.

Still not completely "sold" that Baby Loves Disco is the place to be this Saturday afternoon? Then check out our Whrrl story documenting all the fabulousness that is Baby Loves Disco...

xoxo, K

Wednesday, November 11, 2009

Diane's Beachwear Warehouse Sale

Sure, it may be November, but the weather sure doesn't feel like it. So, bathing suit shopping doesn't seem all that weird. Especially when you can get incredible deals such as these...

Swimsuits start at $9.95

Shoes start at $4.95

Dresses & Sportswear start at $6.95

Hats & Bags start at $4.94

Sunglasses start at $4.95

Plus, but 5 items, get 1 FREE!

Holy Smokes! Those are amazing deals! & Diane's always has super cute swim suits & cover ups! Here are all the details...

What: Diane's Beachwear Warehouse Sale

When: Thursday, November 12 - Saturday, November 14, 9am - 4pm

Where: 2401 West 208th St. Suite 4, Torrance, CA 90501

xoxo, K

image via Diane's

Tuesday, November 10, 2009

Hurley Holiday Warehouse Sale

Just in time for the holidays, the Hurley Holiday Warehouse Sale is happening THIS weekend-ish: Thursday, November 12th - Saturday, November 14th. This is the perfect opportunity to stock up on jackets, fleece, t-shirts, boardshorts, walkshorts & more for both you & your kiddos. With everything is 50%-75% off, how could you miss it?

Here are all the details...
Dates: Thursday, November 12th, 12pm - 8pm; Friday, November 13th, 12pm - 8pm; Saturday, November 14th, 9am - 3pm
Location: 2323 Main St., Irvine, CA 92614 (Corner of Main & Von Karman)
Forms of Accepted Payment: American Experess, MasterCard, Visa & cash

xoxo, K
image via Hurley

12 for Tuesday: Take-Out Thanksgiving

Whether you're looking for an entire holiday meal, or you're just looking to supplement your own homemade feast with trimmings, turkey or dessert... here's a list of places offering a take-out style Thanksgiving Dinner. (They do all the work, you take all the credit.) All are available for pickup, a few can be delivered, & some reheating may be required.

1. Boston Market
2. Bristol Farms
3. Clay Oven: Indian Tandoori Turkey
4. Claim Jumper
5. Creative Cuisine
6. Gelson's
7. Johnny Rebs' Southern Roadhouse
8. Lucille's BBQ
9. Marie Callender's
10. Native Foods Cafe: the all organic "Native Wellington," the birdless alternative to the traditional turkey dinner.
11. Parties by Panache
12. The HoneyBaked ~~Ham~~ Turkey Company

xoxo, K

Monday, November 9, 2009

The Christmas Company

This coming weekend, November 12th-15th, the Junior League of Orange County is hosting their always fabulous Christmas Company. Okay, I have to admit I've never actually been, but friends of mine, the type of people I definitely consider "in the know" swear this is one of the best events of the season. &, After perusing the schedule of events, I think I have to agree. It's sure to be a fabulous holiday boutique, but it's so much more! Here are a few of my favorite events...

Thursday, November 12th
* 6:30pm - 10:30pm: Opening Night Gala (including tastings from local restaurants, wines for Gallo Family Vineyards, live entertainment & a premier silent auction) & Cookbook Launch Party.

Friday, November 13th

* 9am - 11am: "Preferred Shopping Breakfast." V.I.P. treatment with 2 hours that you can "shop 'til you drop" before the Christmas Company opens to the general public.* 11am - 9pm: Shop 'til You Drop
* 12pm - 1:30pm: Drs. Stephanie McClellan & Beth Hamilton discuss their upcoming book: "So Stressed: The Devastating Effects of Stress on Women's Health & What You Need to Know to Restore Your Energy, Joy & Balance."
* 5pm - 7pm: Five time Olympic medalist Janet Evans will speak about inspiration, motivation and communication.

Saturday, November 14th:
* 9am - 10:30am: Breakfast with Santa and Mrs. Claus
* 10am - 9pm: Shop 'til You Drop

Sunday, November 15th:
* 10am - 5pm: Shop 'til You Drop

For ticketing information, go HERE. Normally, the general admission charge for shopping is $10. But, because the Junior League of Orange County knows how incredibly fabulous our readers are, Just Spotted readers can shop for FREE. Yep! Yep! Just go HERE, to download your FREE general admission ticket (Be sure to list Just Spotted as the JLOCC Member), & soon you will be able to shop to your little hearts content. & Don't worry, the funds raised by the Junior League of Orange County during this event are used to promote voluntarism, developing the potential of women & improving the community through the effective action and leadership of training volunteers - all very good causes, so you can feel good about spending money!

xoxo, K
image via the Junior League of Orange County

Friday, November 6, 2009

This Weekend in Orange County

Wondering what to do or where to go this weekend in Orange County? Then check out one, or two or all of these happening events...

Friday, November 6th:
* Holiday Boutique at Newport Height Elementary School, 10 am - 4pm. FREE admission, 29 vendors selling unique gifts for the holidays.
* Wild Tales at the Peter & Mary Muth Interpretive Center, 10:30 - 11:15 am. Story telling fun. After the story, learn more about the natural history of the bay through crafts and nature walks. Pre-registration required: (949)923-2275, $5 per participant, ages 2-7.
* Irvine Lake Trout Opener
* Stuart Little at the Laguna Playhouse
* Spooky Science at Discovery Science Center

Saturday, November 8th:
* FREE admission to the Discovery Science Center with any Bank of America, check, ATM or credit card.
* FREE admission to the Muzeo with any Bank of America, check, ATM or credit card.
* Holiday Mini Family Portrait Sessions in the Park, 9am-9pm, Huntington Beach Central Park. Session cost is $100 for 3o minutes (plus 2 5x7 prints and 2 high-resolution digital files). Contact Mark Tripp to schedule.
* Bolsa Chica Wetlands Tour, FREE tours begin every 15 minutes from 9 - 10:30 am.
* Kids Workshop, a FREE kid-friendly "How-To Clinic", at your local Home Depot, 9am-12pm. This month's project is a tile trivet.
* GSROC Family Pet Day Extravaganza. 11am - 3pm, Pittsford Park: 21701 Pittsford Dr., Lake Forest, CA. The perfect day out for your family & your favorite 4-legged friends.Lots of booths including face painting, pet adoption & even a pet whisperer.
* Harvest Faire Boutique, Noon - 4pm, 27102 Foxborough, Aliso Viejo, CA
* FREE crafts for kids at Lakeshore Learning Centers in Fountain Valley & Laguna Hills, 11am - 3pm.
* Kids "War Games" at the Muzeo 12-4pm
* Target FREE First Saturday at the Children's Museum at La Habra, 1:30-3:30pm. Face painting, crafts & stilt walkers.
* Irvine Lake Trout Opener
* Stuart Little at the Laguna Playhouse
* Hawt on Yelp Special (50% off select spa & salon services)
* Ice Skating at the Spectrum
* Spooky Science at Discovery Science Center

Sunday, November 8th:
* Dana Wharf FREE kid's fishing clinic, noon.
* FREE admission to the Muzeo with any Bank of America, check, ATM or credit card.
* Target FREE Second Sundays at the Orange County Museum of Art
* Irvine Lake Trout Opener
* Kids "School of Soldiers" & Crafts at the Muzeo 12-4pm
* Stuart Little at the Laguna Playhouse
* Hawt on Yelp Special (50% off select spa & salon services)
* Ice Skating at the Spectrum
* Spooky Science at Discovery Science Center

Now that you've got your weekend covered, need to plan the rest of the month? Check out the Just Spotted Calendar. Chock full of stuff to do & places to go! Want to list your very own event in the Just Spotted Calendar? Just submit your event information HERE.

xoxo, K

Stuart Little, A Musical Fantasy

Based on the book by E.B. White, Stuart Little, A Musical Fantasy promises to be a play the whole family would enjoy. The play tells the story we all know & love... that of an itty-bitty mouse trying to survive in a "real people's world."

Stuart Little, A Musical Fantasy is playing at the Laguna Playhouse:
Friday, November 6th: 7:30pm
Saturday, November 7th: 2pm & 7:30pm
Sunday, November 8th: 1pm & 5pm
Thursday, November 12th: 10am
Friday, November 13th: 10am & 7:30pm
Saturday, November 14th: 2pm & 7:3pm
Sunday, November 15th: 1pm & 5pm

Buy your tickets HERE.

xoxo, K
image via Laguna Playhouse

Thursday, November 5, 2009

Harvest Faire

You are cordially invited to Join the Journey School for their annual Harvest Faire, THIS Saturdy, November 7th, 2009 from noon until 4pm. Don't be fooled into thinking this is your typical holiday boutique, because it's so much more. This family event will be featuring tons of activities, crafts and games for the kids: fairy house decorating, hat making, apple stamping, felt gnome creation, candle making, a hay bale maze, pixie potion creation, a cake walk, potato sack races & more. There will be live music, a hearty lunch courtesy of Soup Plantation, sweets & coffee for sale as well as lots of vendors selling their goodies. All proceeds from the activities, crafts & games (which cost approximately $1 each), as well as a percentage of the vendor's goods sold will benefit the Journey School. So, gather up the family, pile in the car, & head out to the Journey School for a magical time, you soon won't forget.

What: Harvest Faire
When: Saturday, November 7th, noon - 4pm
Where: 27102 Foxborough, Aliso Viejo, CA

xoxo, K
image via the Journey School

Thank You For Your Kindness

I think, no I know I'm in love with these Thank You For Your Kindess headbands, clips & elastic bands. They are so cute & simple, plus they are made by an Orange County mama. Now, I have to decide just which one I'm actually going to order, because I want one of everything! (Be sure to check out their new winter collection with an extra added bling!)

xoxo, K
image via Thank You For Your Kindess

Newport Heights School Annual Holiday Boutique

The Holiday Season is upon us. ( Can this really be true? Excuse me while I hyperventilate for a moment!) Well, have no fear... with the holiday season, comes holiday boutiques. Get a start on your holiday shopping this weekend at the Newport Heights Elementary School's Annual Holiday Boutique. Nearly 30 different local artists are vendors selling jewelry, unique accessories, holiday items, handbags, home & garden decor, boutique clothing, children's goodies, greeting cards, stationary, stocking stuffers, gift certificates and more. Plus, you can feel good about the money you spend, your shopping helps the kids - 10% of all proceeds are being donated back to the school. Here are all the details...

What: Newport Heights Elementary School's Annual Holiday Boutique
When: Friday, November 6th, 2009, 10am - 4pm
Where: Newport Heights Elementary School, 300 E. 15th Street, Newport Beach, CA 92663

xoxo, K

Wednesday, November 4, 2009

I heart Overstock

After months of waiting I finally scored this gorgeous chair, courtesy of Overstock and thanks to a tip from Jordan Ferney. Overstock has tons of great deals from Sunglasses to High Chairs they have great finds to fit any budget.

xoxo, C

Ice Skating at Irvine Spectrum

Looking for something a little different to do? Why not head on over to the Irvine Spectrum for a little shopping, food & ice skating? Yep, you read that right. Right now, the Irvine Spectrum has an outdoor ice skating rink located in their Giant Wheel Court... perfect for a little holiday fun!

The ice rink will be open nearly every day, now through Monday, January 18th, 2010. Skate sessions are one hour long. The price for adults & children is $11 with a $4.50 skate rental.

For more information about the schedule & pricing go HERE.

Holiday on Ice at the Irvine Spectrum
Now - January 18th, 2010

xoxo, K
image via the Irvine Spectrum