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Summer Fun – Make Ice Cream in a bag

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A couple of years ago on the last day of school we made ice cream in a bag with my son’s class.  The kids loved it, and it was surprisingly very simple to make.  If you have younger kids like we did (they were in kindergarten) you may need to help with the shaking.  I would recommend wearing a pair of gloves to avoid frostbite!  We loved making ice cream in a bag, it is so easy and delicious!

  1. 1/2 cup half & half
  2. 1 tablespoon sugar
  3. 1/4 teaspoon vanilla
  4. 1 ziplock sandwich size bag (use a freezer bag)
  5. 1 ziplock gallon size bag (freezer bag works best)
  6. 3 cups crushed ice
  7. 1/3 cup rock salt
  1. Put first 3 ingredients in the smaller Ziplock bag and seal bag (Make sure it is closed). Put ice and rock salt in the larger bag and then add the filled small bag. Seal the large bag.
  2. Shake and squeeze bag until ice cream is thickened, about 5-10 minutes.
  3. Remove small bag, unseal, and eat out of the bag, poor into a bowl, or put on a cone.
  4. Add any toppings if you wish and enjoy!

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Red, White & BOOM, July 4th @ Legoland!

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The summer heats up at LEGOLAND with a star-spangled Fourth of July celebration, “Red, White and Boom!”  We have not missed Legoland’s Red, White & Boom for over five years! We love it, also love that the fireworks begin at 8:30 p.m. we usually leave right after the fireworks to get kids home and in bed.

The Fireworks are set to patriotic music beginning at 8:30 p.m. with great viewing in designated locations throughout the Park. Throughout the day, kids can enjoy live musical performances and participate in all-American family picnic games, like water-balloon tosses, burlap sack races, family build challenge and LEGO Hamburger relay.

Red, White and Boom! Building Competition
Stop by Build & Test 10am-5pm where one winner in each age category: 9 and under, 10-15 and 16 and up will be chosen.  The celebration lasts from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. and fireworks at 8:30 p.m. All Red, White and BOOM! activities are included in the cost of admission to LEGOLAND California.  See below for the full line up of activities.

Lawn Games on Miniland Lawn

1:30pm-2:30pm

4:00pm-8:00pm

Character Dance Party
3:30pm
5:00pm

LEGO Friends

1:00pm
2:45pm
4:15pm
5:45pm

Stroller Parade
Registration 1:00pm – 4:00pm by Miniland Stage Parade through Miniland starts at 4:30pm 1st, 2nd and 3rd place prizing for best patriotic stroller

Hallabaloo Band
6:30pm
7:45pm

Uncle Sam on Stilts – Miniland Lawn
4:00pm-8:00pm

Nalukai – The Water Park
1:00pm-4:00pm

Fireworks
8:30pm

Legoland Fireworks

 

Fireworks in San Diego July 4, 2014

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See below for the full list of firework shows in San Diego for July 4, 2014:

Big Bay Boom @ Shelter & Harbor Island, Embarcadero, Seaport Village & Coronado Landing – As most of you remember last year was the big bay bust, with all of the fireworks going off within 9 seconds! This year The Firework show begins at 9 PM, enjoy music on radio “The Walrus 105.7FM” for more information click here.

Carlsbad @ Legoland – The annual Red, white and BOOM! at Legoland California is a fun-filled day for the entire family.  You and your kids can enjoy live musical performances, family picnic games, like water-balloon tosses, burlap sack races and Uncle Sam Says.  The Firework show begins at 8:30 PM, earlier than most because they know kids need to go to bed!  For more information click here.

Coronado @ over Glorietta Bay – Coronado has a full day of activities on July 4th including the annual Independence Day Parade.  The parade begins at 10 AM from Orange Ave from 1st Street to Churchill Place.  Enjoy a concert in the Park at Spreckels Park at 4 PM where the Coronado Community Concert Band will perform.  The Firework show begins at 9 PM, enjoy music by KYXY on 96.5 radio, for more information click here.

Del Mar @ Del Mar Fairgrounds – The fireworks at the Del Mar Fairgrounds is always incredible, I love that you can sit on the beach and enjoy the fireworks.  The fairgrounds have a full line up of things to do on Independence Day including a Home Town Heros Parade at 7 PM.  The Firework show begins at 9 PM, the fair is open until midnight so you can still enjoy some rides after the fireworks if you wish.  For more information click here.

El Cajon @ Kennedy Park – This is a great family event to attend and it is totally FREE.  Enjoy carnival games, crafts, family games, skate park, kiddie train rides, live music and more.  The Firework show begins at 9 PM,the event activities begin at 1 PM.  For more information click here.

Escondido @ Grape Park – Enjoy a variety of free entertainment, including musical performances, magicians, baton twirlers, children’s arts projects, old-fashioned contests and fireworks!  The fun begins at 4 PM, and ending after the firework show at 9:30 PM.  The Firework show begins at 9 PM, for more information click here.

Fallbrook @ Grand Tradition Estates – Fallbrook’s 9th annual July 4th celebration is now at a much lower price!  Adults (12 and up) are $20 and 11 and under are FREE.  Included is admission, parking, live entertainment, and of course the fireworks!  The Firework show beings at 9 PM, for more information click here.

La Costa @ La Costa Resort & Spa – La Costa has a full day of activities for children on July 4th including making s’mores (my son’s favorite) The Firework show begins at 9 PM, for more information click here or call La Costa to make a reservation.

La Jolla @ Elizabeth Browning Scripps Park – La Jolla has decided (amongst the fighting) that there will not be a Fourth of July Fireworks show this year.

National City @ Kimball Park – The annual carnival will have fun games, rides, live musical entertainment and contests.  The Firework show begins at 9 PM, the carnival opens at noon, for more information click here.

Ocean Beach @ OB Pier – The Firework show will begin at 9 PM, on the Ocean Beach pier.  The city asks if you do choose to roast marshmellows that you do NOT throw them.  It costs over $1,000 for the clean up and the city does not have the money for the clean up.  Please clean up after yourself!  For more information click here.

Oceanside @ Camp Pendleton – This event is for authorized patrons and their guests only.  It will be held at the Del Mar Beach Resort, which opens at 6 AM, Free family fun zone, live bands, and a fireworks show.  The Firework show begins at 9 PM, and runs until 9:30 PM, for more information click here.

Oceanside @ El Corazon – Please note The Fireworks show was on July 3 at 9 PM, not July 4th. The city of Oceanside is celebrating 126 of incorporation on July 3rd.  The annual parade will still be held on July 4th in the harbor, for more information click here.

Poway @ Old Poway Park – Bring your family and friends and celebrate our country’s independence “turn-of-the-twentieth-century-style” at An Old-fashioned Fourth of July. The Old-fashioned Fourth of July is followed by the The Firework show at 9 PM. Please note the fireworks are at Poway High School there is a $2 fee for adults, children 11 and under are free, for firework  information click here.

Rancho Bernardo @ Bernardo Heights Middle School – The Spirit of the Fourth is a fun evening that begins at 6:00 p.m. at the Athletic Field of Bernardo Heights Middle School at 12990 Paseo Lucido, with an array of live entertainment.  The Firework show begins at 9 PM, for more information click here.

San Marcos @ Bradley Park – The fun begins at 6 PM with carnival games, jumpers and food sales available on-site.  The Firework show begins at 9 PM, for more information click here.

Santee @ Town Center Community Park East – The Santee Salutes Fun Zone; will include a variety of inflatable attractions, carnival rides and games.  There is no cost for admission however parking is $5 – $15, The Firework show beings at 9 PM.  For more information click here.

Vista @ Moonlight Amphitheatre – Moonlight Amphitheatre is within Brengle Terrace Park in Vista.  Events include live music, the Light Up the Night Dinner, and one of the biggest fireworks displays in San Diego County!  The Firework show begins at 9 PM.  Admission is $5 (children under 5 are free) and parking is $15.  For more information click here.

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Summer Movie Express Starting June 17th

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Regal Summer Movie Express is wonderful to take children to throughout the summer.  All of the movies are all rated G or PG which makes it great for kids of all ages and it is only $1 per person to attend.  All of the movies begin at 10 AM on Tuesday’s and Wednesdays throughout the summer.  Every week there are two options for you to choose from.

The dates and times of movies are for the following theaters:  Edwards Aliso Viejo, Edwards Anaheim Hills, Regal Arroyo Grande, Edwards Cerritos, Edwards Metro Pointe, Regal Davis, Regal Hacienda Crossings, Regal Escondido, Regal Foothill Towne Center, Edwards Fresno, Regal Manchester, Regal Garden Grove, Edwards Irvine Spectrum, Edwards Long Beach, Edwards Kaleidoscope, Regal Oceanside, Regal Rancho Mirage, Regal Riverside Plaza, Regal Promenade, Regal San Jacinto, Edwards San Marcos, Regal Santa Cruz, and Edwards Santa Maria.

Week Title Rating Start Time
June 17 & 18 Hotel Transylvania PG 10am
June 17 & 18 The Smurfs 2 PG 10am
June 24 & 25 Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs 2 PG 10am
June 24 & 25 The Pirates: Band of Misfits PG 10am
July  1 &  2 Arthur Christmas PG 10am
July  1 &  2 Despicable Me 2 PG 10am
July  8 &  9 The Lego Movie PG 10am
July  8 &  9 Free Birds PG 10am
July 15 & 16 Adventures of TinTin PG 10am
July  15 & 16 Rise of the Guardians PG 10am
July 22 & 23 Kung Fu Panda 2 PG 10am
July 22 & 23 Madagascar 3 PG 10am
July 29 & 30 The Croods PG 10am
July 29 & 30 Epic PG 10am
Aug. 4  &  5 Turbo PG 10am
Aug. 4  &  5 Walking with Dinosaurs PG 10am
Aug. 12 & 13 Mr. Peabody & Sherman PG 10am
Aug. 12 & 13 Rio 2 G 10am

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If you become a Regal Crown Club member (free to join) there are great perks and discounts.   A great discount we always take advantage of is $2 popcorn on Tuesday’s for all Regal Crown Club members.  For the rest of California the list may be found here. If you are outside of California you may find the full list here.

Summer Movie Express Starting June 10th

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The Regal and Edwards Summer Movie Express for 2015 has been updated, for the start date of June 9th, 2015 click here. Below is the start dates for 2014 Summer Movie Express.

Regal Summer Movie Express is wonderful to take children to throughout the summer.  All of the movies are all rated G or PG which makes it great for kids of all ages and it is only $1 per person to attend.  All of the movies begin at 10 AM on Tuesday’s and Wednesdays throughout the summer.  Every week there are two options for you to choose from.

The list below is for UA Regency – Merced, Regal Sonora, Edwards Temecual, Regal Ukiah, Regal Visalia Sequoia Mall, Edwards West Covina, Regal Jackson, Edwards Alhambra Renaissance, Regal Auburn, Edwards Fairfield, and Regal Indio Metro.  For the rest of California the list may be found here. If you are outside of California you may find the full list here.

Week Title Rating Start Time
June 10 & 11 Hotel Transylvania PG 10am
June 10 & 11 The Smurfs 2 PG 10am
June 17 & 18 Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs 2 PG 10am
June 17 & 18 The Pirates: Band of Misfits PG 10am
June 24 & 25 Arthur Christmas PG 10am
June 24 & 25 Despicable Me 2 PG 10am
July  1 &  2 The Lego Movie PG 10am
July  1 &  2 Free Birds PG 10am
July  8 &  9 Adventures of TinTin PG 10am
July  8 &  9 Rise of the Guardians PG 10am
July 15 & 16 Kung Fu Panda 2 PG 10am
July 15 & 16 Madagascar 3 PG 10am
July 22 & 23 The Croods PG 10am
July 22 & 23 Epic PG 10am
July 29 & 30 Turbo PG 10am
July 29 & 30 Walking with Dinosaurs PG 10am
Aug. 4 &  5 Mr. Peabody & Sherman PG 10am
Aug. 4 &  5 Rio 2 G 10am

rio 2

If you become a Regal Crown Club member (free to join) there are great perks and discounts.   A great discount we always take advantage of is $2 popcorn on Tuesday’s for all Regal Crown Club members.


Kids Summer Movie Series June 9 – Aug 13

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Digiplex Destinations is cinema reinvented!  With locations in Oceanside at The Mission Market Place, in Apple Valley, Poway, in Bonsall at River Village and in Temecula at the Tower Cinemas.  Digiplex has a great summer line up of movies for kids for as little as 50 cents per show!  There are 10 weeks and ten movies, with a different movie showing during the week.  You may purchase all 10 weeks for $5 or purchase individual tickets for $1 at the door.  Every week from June 9th to August 13 kids and adults alike can enjoy the most popular kids movies around!

  • June 9  & June 11   Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs 2
  • June 16 & June 18  Despicable Me 2
  • June 23 & June 25  Turbo
  • June 30 & July 2     The Lego Movie
  • July 7  &  July 9      The Croods
  • July 14 & July 16     The Lorax
  • July 21 & July 23     Willy Wonka & The Chocolate Factory
  • July 28 & July 30      Enchanted
  • August 4 & August 6 Epic
  • August 11 & Aug 16  Zookeeper
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