La Jolla/San Diego

KidsFest San Diego Is Back On June 9 & 10 (Ticket Discount)

May 14, 2012
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Are you pulling your hair out trying to figure out how to keep the kids busy this summer? Put this in your calendar. San Diego’s largest hands-on, creative festival for kids and their families, KidsFest, will be held on June 9 & 10. More kid fun (ages 2-10) than they’ll be able to handle will occupy the 100,000 square foot NTC Promenade at Liberty Station in Point Loma.

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Want To See DAUGHTRY in San Diego? Giving Away A Pair Of Tickets!

April 30, 2012
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American Idol holds a special place in my heart. Current American TV shows were a little hard to come by when we were living in Hong Kong. However, American Idol was aired twice a day and even my friends in Hong Kong loved it. I watched as Chris Daughtry got eliminated probably a bit too early from Season 5. But man, it didn’t seem to stop him. He’s one of the Idol contestants that I [...]

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How And Where To Inexpensively Spruce Up Your Wardrobe For Spring

April 26, 2012
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The arrival of spring pushes warm clothes to the back of the closet and brings short-sleeved shirts and lighter clothes back into rotation. This is a perfect time to evaluate what you have, what you might need to get rid of, and whether or not there are key current pieces to add. I went to My Sister’s Closet, San Diego’s largest couture consignment store, last week to have a look at the designer bargains that [...]

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You’re Invited To Martinis and Makeovers: Supporting Families of Fallen Soldiers

April 19, 2012
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As you just read, Martinis and Makeovers is being held on Thursday, May 3 from 6:00pm – 9:00pm at the Cuvier Club in La Jolla. You are invited. Your friends are invited. The more the merrier! This is a wonderful evening to relax, have fun and honor the surviving spouses of many of our fallen heroes.  The night will be filled with pampering, appetizers provided by Crisp! Catering, music, a silent auction, wine provided by Barefoot Wine, and [...]

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Sneak Preview Of The New LEGOLAND Hotel – Your Kids Will Love This

April 17, 2012
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Regardless of whether you’re a San Diego resident or traveling from afar, you may want to consider staying in LEGOLAND’s brand new LEGO-themed hotel. We definitely will. If you show your kids these photos, they may just nag you to make a reservation stat. Rest assured, you have a while as this 250 room hotel isn’t available for booking just yet.

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Where Kids Can Eat Out For Free In San Diego

April 16, 2012

On any given day of the week, somewhere in San Diego, kids can eat out for free. Most of the lists on the internet are outdated, but the kids eat free list I wrote for Red Tricycle is just a few weeks old. I called each restaurant to verify days and time. There are a few rules that usually apply to most kids eat free promotions: Applies to the kids menu only. If your child [...]

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