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An Educational Adventure at Wild Wonders Camp

Wild Wonders in Bonsall California is a wonderful rescue for animals where kids can attend camp to care for the animals and learn from biologists, animal trainers, and life scientists.
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The Lemon Lily Festival in Idyllwild

If you've ever wanted to visit the Lemon Lily Festival in Idyllwild California, here are the family friendly activities you can participate in. 
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What’s New At Legoland California and Knott’s Berry Farm?

If you haven't visited Legoland California or Knott's Berry Farm in a while, here's what's new. It's time for another visit.
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The Temecula Valley Balloon and Wine Festival

Insider tips and advice for attending the annual Temecula Valley Balloon and Wine Festival.
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I Couldn’t Have ‘Picked’ A Better Teacher Gift

Get the kids outdoors to pick fresh blueberries and gift them to their favorite teacher with this free printable.
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A Strawberry Cheesecake Tart Recipe

Looking for a delicious farm to table strawberry dessert recipe that's perfect for using those strawberries the kids picked? Try this strawberry cheesecake tart.
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What To Do With Kids This Spring In Southern California

Get the kids outdoors this spring with this round-up of the best places to take kids in Southern California.
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Make a Pirate Fairy Inspired Costume

Make a simple costume for kids based on Disney's The Pirate Fairy movie. The best part is the pieces can be used over the years for different costumes
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Universal Studios Hollywood and Universal Studios Orlando

 

Last summer, I took the kids to Universal Studios Orlando as part of the Family Forward conference (which is currently happening at this very moment again this year as I type this post). You may remember my post about why you should stay at the Universal Orlando Resort, or more specifically, stay at Loews Royal Pacific Resort. 

This summer I took the kids to Universal Studios Hollywood.

Universal Orlando and Universal Hollywood #undercovertourist #ad

Granted we were at Universal Orlando for 6 days and at Universal Hollywood for just 1 day, and with two theme parks to choose from, Universal Orlando will always have my heart, but Universal Hollywood has a lot to offer, especially if you are a tourist staying in the area or are local (like we are). 

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Undercover Tourist Tips for Visiting Universal Studios Hollywood

 

I recently got to play Undercover Tourist with the kids at Universal Studios Hollywood.

It had been many years since I'd visited this theme park, way before the little ones were born, and I have vague memories of Jay being little and I think my parents may even have been visiting from Australia at the time.

So, when a recent opportunity to visit the park for Undercover Tourist presented itself, I jumped at the chance to take the little ones.

In June, Undercover Tourist began selling discounted tickets online for Southern California theme parks so I'm going to share with you the price comparisons so you can save money on your next family theme park adventure.

Undercover Tourist | Discount Theme Park Tickets to Universal Studios #UndercoverTourist #ad #themepark #discounts
As I mentioned, the kids and I went to Universal Studios Hollywood, so I'm going to share the price comparison for that particular park, but if you go to the Undercover Tourist website you will be able to find discounted tickets for other Southern California theme parks too.

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