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"A. Lincoln: From Railsplitter to Rushmore" Exhibit

From:06/01/2013

To:09/30/2013

"A. Lincoln: From Railsplitter to Rushmore" Exhibit

10 a.m.-5 p.m. June 1 through Sept. 30, Ronald Reagan Library and Museum, 40 Presidential Dr., Simi... Read More

06/02/2013

Lummis Day Festival

10:30 a.m.-7 p.m., Heritage Square Museum, 3800 Homer St., L.A.; 323-225-2700. This celebration of N... Read More

Summer Scoop

Published: 06/29/2012

by K. Pearson Brown

What’s better than homemade ice cream on a hot summer day? Nothing. Churn your own smooth, creamy frozen heaven with a little ice, rock salt and flavoring in the White Mountain Appalachian Series Automatic Ice Cream Maker ($249.99-$269.99). The machine’s 12,000 PRM motor and triple-motion action dasher system continuously folds the mixture to crank out four or six quarts of ice cream at a time. Make of durable England White Pine wood and steel and cast iron, this classic ice cream maker never goes out of style and will be around for years and years. Available through Amazon, Williams Sonoma and Frontgate.

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	Flower Feelings Parenting Gem: Flower Feelings ($79, www.FlowerFeelings.com) is a homegrown product perfect for helping young children ages 3-6 identify and name emotions.

	Worx Toys and Storybook Series Kids’ curiosity about why and how something’s made can get a little overwhelming. Created by three dads, Worx Toys “shape-code-activated” vehicle and storybook systems ($30-65, www.worxtoys.com) give you a break by educating kids 6-9 years old while

	Oakley Discreet® YSC edition; $180.00 These stylish shades are universally flattering, with its sleek design and fuchsia interior graphics. $20 of each pair purchased goes to Young Survival Coalition® (YSC) ...

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	Las Vegas: A Trip with a Tot to the Adult Playground Since my job was sending me to Vegas for a trade show, I thought it would be a good chance to take my partner and son for a weekend getaway. So off we went to find family friendly attractions on the Strip.

	Laguna Cliffs Marriott Resort & Spa This picturesque red-roofed Victorian-style resort, set high on a bluff overlooking the Pacific Ocean, is the backdrop for many a wedding and romantic getaway, but there’s also an abundance of family and kid-friendly amenities to keep all ages happy.

	My Secret Mammoth: When No Snowfall is a Windfall California’s ski season was hindered earlier this winter by a little detail – no snow. But that didn’t stop Mammoth Mountain from pumping out, well, mountains of the stuff, about two feet deep, making for fantastic skiing – and a great time to visit

	Kids Gone Wild at Big Bear Lake Big Bear Lake, named for the grizzles that once roamed its woods, now is populated by different kinds of visitors – couples, families, and lots of kids from across Southern California and beyond.