Annual Posts
Three Spooky Halloween Crafts for Kids
It’s time to get into the spooky spirit. With costumes to create, pumpkins to carve and spider webs to string as we decorate our homes, the Halloween season is the perfect time to put on our creative hats and use our imaginations with Halloween crafts. Spanish immersion early-education company Tierra Encantada created some spook-tacular Halloween crafts […]
Our Guide to Halloween Fun in L.A.
These are scary times, but that doesn’t mean your family can’t have some safe and spooky fun. Here are our picks for the best Halloween happenings in the Southland this year. All in-person events follow public health guidelines, requiring face masks and social distancing. Drive-through events require participants to remain in their vehicles. Pick a […]
Bring Those Cool Summer Vibes Home
“School’s out for summer!” Yes, Alice Cooper! Could there be a better feeling than the last day of school? One of the things I savor about my kids’ childhood is the gift of experiencing summer vacation and summer fun again, but – as we are reminded over and over – the end of the school […]
New Year’s Eve, Family Style
Ring in 2020 as a family on New Year’s Eve – or even New Year’s Eve day. Preserve your little one’s early bedtime with a Noon Year’s Eve celebration. The party at The Children’s Museum at La Habra (www.lhcm.org), from 10 a.m.-noon, includes DJ music, themed crafts and a balloon drop at noon for $12. […]
Thanksgiving in L.A.? Yes, You Can!
Your friend at work moved from the Midwest to L.A. with her husband and baby a few years ago. You know they’re not flying home until Christmas, so sometime around Halloween, you ask: “What are you doing for Thanksgiving?” Since then, you’ve also added your oldest kid’s college roommate, your niece’s boyfriend and a family […]
Cover Kids Search 2020 PopUp!
We’re holding a special addition to our our 2020 Cover Kids search — a PopUp during our Education Fair March 7 at Valencia Town Center! To enter, fill out the registration form below and submit payment of $30 per entry. You can also enter in person at the PopUp, which will be open from noon-2:30 […]
Labor Day Getaways
As summer draws to a close, many of us (kids and parents alike) have difficulty stepping into a routine once again. Luckily, there’s one saving grace for those of us who want to experience summer fun before it’s gone for good: Labor Day weekend. “Labor Day weekend is always a great time to snag deals on […]
L.A. Helps Families Get Back-to-School Ready
Heading back to school can be a challenging time on both parents and kids (traffic, back to school shopping, new teachers– oh my!). Happily, businesses and organizations across the L.A. region have your back to help ease the transition– and help you save a few bucks as well. Here is just a peek at some […]
Tips for Getting the Most Out of L.A. Summer Camp Fairs
The holidays are behind us and you’ve just gotten used to the kids being back in school. Don’t get too comfortable, because now is the time to look ahead to summer break. What will you do with all those weeks when your children are, once again, on vacation? Summer camp is the answer for many, […]
Where to Go Whale Watching in SoCal This Season
From late December into early April, Pacific gray whales migrate down the Pacific coast to Baja California Sur, Mexico and then back up to Alaska, giving Southern California a great chance to view these majestic ocean mammals. In Oxnard (visitoxnard.com), Island Packers and Channel Islands Sportfishing Center offer daily outings. In the L.A. area, you […]
16 Great Ways to Spend Father’s Day in L.A.
When I was a kid, my three brothers and I agreed that going clothes shopping felt more like a punishment than a pleasure. So, when my daughter asked me to take her clothes shopping at local thrift stores, the idea didn’t fill me with excitement. Still, off we went. During our first few stops, including […]
Fountains, Water Play and Splash Pads in LA: Where to Get Wet
By Erin Mahoney Harris From squirting splash pads to burbling brooks, these Los Angeles parks, plazas and playgrounds offer refreshing relief on a hot day – and we’re sure to have plenty of those in store this summer. Downtown’s crown jewel, Grand Park (227 N. Spring St., Los Angeles; 213-972-8080; www.grandparkla.org), has proven a successful […]