Debbie

It’s the quintessential top stop for OC pumpkin fun. Do you go every year to Irvine Railroad Park’s festive Pumpkin Patch? We try not to miss it, as it’s a staple of our annual fun for the Halloween season. This year marks the 10th annual Pumpkin Patch for the park, which is open daily at 10:00 am through October 31st.…

It was a night of OC decadence, as the cocktails flowed, a bevy of OC’s best bites were devoured and golden foodie statues were up for the taking. The Golden Foodie Awards got underway last night at the Fairmont Newport Beach. The show is like OC’s own Oscars® with the fun of the Golden Globes®. Food Network personality Simon Majumdar…

Friday night Hot Wheels hit the Discovery Cube OC. The kids and I checked it out opening night, and my boys—and girl—were pretty revved up. The new exhibit runs through September and offers fun car eye candy, ranging from hot cars to pit-crew engagement to designer illustrations. There’s quite a bit to do. Little ones will be all about the…

If you’re an outdoorsy family who loves to play when they getaway, or one who just wants to escape city life and decompress from too many daily demands, the Resort at Squaw Creek is both ideal and idyllic. Situated in the heart of the Sierra Nevada Mountains, and five miles from Lake Tahoe, this luxe escape sprawls out over 195…

It makes for a magical night. A picnic on the lawn, cool California weather and exquisite music under the stars. Pacific Symphony’s Summer Festival wraps this September 5th with thundering cannons and spectacular fireworks in Tchaikovsky’s “1812” Overture! 4th. My family has attended many concerts in the summer series and this one is a worthy show. Pack your favorite eats,…

Got swimmers? Get them schooled at Evolution Swim Academy. My OC Mom Magazine video chat here. Learn about Swim Camp and lessons for all ages. https://youtu.be/XmHHZ43av_Q We are loving our summer with Evolution Swim Academy. Here’s a firsthand look when we caught up with Coach Zehra. The great thing about the Academy is that the coaches are Olympians and Olympic…

Just surfaced at Knott’s Berry Farm, the new Voyage to the Iron Reef™ is said to be a spectacular new interactive 4-D ride for the whole family. My kids can’t wait to check it out. Riders aim their freeze rays at menacing sea creatures while competing against each other to blast the highest score and save Knott’s from a watery…

There are still a few spots available in SBA’s acclaimed summer program, if you have a dancer in the family. Both the International Summer Intensive, for ages 11 to 20, and the Junior Summer Intensive, ages 9 to 12, are fantastic opportunities. The programs are among the many advantages young SBA dancers enjoy, including roles in the Nutcracker held at…