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La Costa Resort July 4th Fireworks – 2014

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The Fourth of July is a big holiday and La Costa Resort loves to celebrate!  This year there is a full line up of activities for little ones and adults alike!  To start the day at 11 a.m. you may try the fun daily craft (patriotic theme) at the Athletic Club Patio.  Have a little lunch and then stop by the Coastal Events Center for some fun cookie decorating.  To cool off don’t miss the water balloon toss at the Sport Court, or the watersides.   My son’s favorite is the s’mores roasting over the open fire, but I assume pretty much any child is the same. Chocolate, graham crackers then add a toasted marshmallow who says no to that?

Adults can enjoy live music by Art Alexakis from EVERCLEAR!  Yes, you read that right, Everclear!  Incase that wasn’t clear, that is where I will be, watching Art Alexakis from Everclear.

The evening comes to a close at 9 p.m. with the annual fireworks celebration, you will NOT want to miss the 20-minute fireworks extravaganza!

If you live in the area like us, please remember to keep your animals indoors.

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Summer Movie Express Starting June 3rd

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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.

See below for the following cities: Bakersfield, Corona, Eastvale, El Dorado Hills, La Habra, Modesto, Placerville, Roseville, Sacramento, Santa Clarita, Simi Valley, Stockton, Turlock.

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

Oceanside Fireworks July 3, 2014

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The City of Oceanside will host a spactacular fireworks show on Thursday, July 3, 2014.  The anniversary of Oceanside becoming a city is on July 3 and last year there was a huge celebration for the 125th year.  They are keeping with the tradition and hosting the fireworks show again on July 3rd this year.  There will be food trucks, vendors and musical entertainment.  The fireworks show will be at Rancho Del Oro Drive & Oceanside Blvd at 9 p.m.  Come early and enjoy the vendors from 6 p.m. – 10 p.m.  Sponsored by the City of Oceanside Neighborhood Services Department, and the Parks and Recreation department.

On July 4th the City of Oceanside will host the annual Yankee Doodle Dinghy Parade from 1 p.m. – 3 p.m. Participants decorate their dinghies in USA theme and parade around the inner harbor.  Sponsored by the Oceanside Yacht Club.

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Carlsbad Concerts in the Park – 2014

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The City of Carlsbad will host free concerts in the park throughout the summer at different parks in Carlsbad.  This is the 29th year of this fun-family event with the City of Carlsbad.  NEW this year are the on-site food options, with new vendors with items like hot dogs, hamburgers, pizza, barbeque and Fro-Yo!  In the past we have always brought our snacks with us but this year maybe we will try out some of the new food options.  Bring low-back chairs, a blanket, snacks, and drinks if you would like.  Glass is allowed at these events ONLY, wine and beer bottles are okay to bring, they do ask that you recycle.

The second concert at each park has fun things for kids to do as well, it is called Art at Jazz.  Art At Jazz offers hands-on visual arts activities for younger TGIF Jazz audience members. Instructors and volunteers guide the children as they make works of art in planned activities.

All concerts are 6 to 8 p.m.

Stagecoach Park

3420 Camino de los Coches, 92009 (Get Directions)

June 27      Kelly Rae Band – country
Led by vocalist Kelly Rae performing female country artists from Patsy Cline to Carrie Underwood, the six-piece group has opened for Melissa Etheridge and is the house band at Disney California Adventure.

July 4      Vaud & The Villains – blues and swing
This 19-piece “New Orleans orchestra and cabaret show” presents a bold range of parlor songs, rags and blues, spirituals and Mardi gras classics, with onstage pageantry that brings 1930s New Orleans to life.

Alga Norte Park

6565 Alicante Road, 92009 (Get Directions)

July 11      Mingo Fishtrap – Funk/soul/R&B
Five-time South by Southwest/Austin Music Award winner Mingo Fishtrap mixes punchy horns and deep rhythms with emotive Motown-style soul.

July 18      Susie Hansen Latin Band – Latin/salsa/cumbia
Electric violinist Susie Hansen leads a sizzling, swinging band of all-stars who play traditional salsa, Cuban Charango and Latin-spiced American standards.

Poinsettia Park

6600 Hidden Valley Road, 92011 (Get Directions)

July 25      Liquid Blue – cover dance mix
This San Diego based international act features Grammy winning musicians, a Billboard hit songwriter and a Chinese Idol finalist. It performs the best in top pop dance hits.

Aug. 1      Nikki Hill – rockin’ soul and blues
Nikki Hill’s raw, powerhouse voice with its Stax soul dynamics and her band, The Pirate Crew, deliver an unfiltered energy that makes the dance floor audience believe in rock and roll again.

Aug. 8      Lost Dog Found – swing
This Bay Area band’s combination of jump blues, Americana, swing, rock, and soul blends the best of Ray Charles, Bruno Mars and Brian Setzer.

Calavera Hills Park

2997 Glasgow Drive, 92010 (Get Directions)

Aug. 15      Ricardo Lemvo & Makina Loca – world dance
With Cuban jams, afro-pop and a little salsa, Lemvo and his group Makina Loca create a seamless blend of rhythmic traditions.

Aug. 22    The Mighty Untouchables – cover dance mix
The Mighty Untouchables are a classy septet playing and singing Marvin Gaye, Michael Jackson, Prince, Santana, AC/DC, Stevie Wonder, The Temptations, Celia Cruz, Earth, Wind & Fire and more.

The 29th season of TGIF Concerts in the Parks has received generous support from the Carlsbad Friends of the Arts. Major support for the Opportunity Drawings, which are organized and conducted by the Friends, comes from Alaska Airlines.

Presented by the City of Carlsbad’s Cultural Arts Office.

 

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Movies in the Park – June 2014 Schedule

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Summer Movies in the Park is a perfect chance to relax and enjoy a safe and special night under the stars. Arrive early and get a good seat!

All movies start at dusk (approx. 15 minutes after sunset). Movies are subject to change.  For more information visit the event website here.

 

CITY DATE MOVIE LOCATION INFO RATING
Fallbrook 06/06 Frozen
Fallbrook Community Center		 Click Here PG
San Diego 06/07 Angels in the Outfield
Standley Recreation Center		 Click Here PG
San Diego 06/07 Frozen
Scripps Ranch Community Park		 Click Here PG
Chula Vista 06/07 Frozen
Otay Lakes Regional Park		 Click Here PG
Vista 06/07 The Croods
Rancho Guajome Adobe		 Click Here PG
National City 06/13 Cars 2
Las Palmas Park		 Click Here G
San Diego 06/13 Despicable Me 2
Presidio Recreation Center		 Click Here PG
San Diego 06/14 Frozen
4S Ranch Sports Park		 Click Here PG
Pine Valley 06/20 Frozen
Pine Valley Park		 Click Here PG
San Diego 06/21 Despicable Me 2
Hourglass Community Park		 Click Here PG
San Diego 06/21 Frozen
Balboa Park /Morley Field		 Click Here PG
Vista 06/21 Frozen
Buena Vista Ball Fields		 Click Here PG
Bonita 06/21 Walking with Dinosaurs
Sweetwater Regional Park		 Click Here NR
Spring Valley 06/27 Frozen
Spring Valley Park		 Click Here PG
Poway 06/28 Frozen
Poway Community Park		 Click Here PG
San Diego 06/28 Monsters University
Carmel Valley Community Park		 Click Here G
Vista 06/28 Turbo
Rancho Guajome Adobe		 Click Here PG

 

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Sun, Surf, Summer & Sunscreen

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Is that summer knocking at our door? Finally SUMMER is almost here!  Whole Foods knows we all need to stock up on all our skin care needs before the heat waves hit us!  This weekend our local Whole Foods Markets will be having a HUGE sale on products you need.

orion cabo nicOur family is a beach family true and true.  Last weekend we spent both Saturday and Sunday at the beach soaking in the beautiful SoCal sun.  Of course my son was head to toe (no joke) in Burn Out Kids Sunscreen SPF 30.  There are a few reasons I like Burn Out Kids Sunscreen, the first reason is because my son doesn’t put up a big fight every time I try to put it on him.  My son also has very sensitive skin and it is not only chemical-free, petroleum-free, PABA-free but it is also hypoallergenic, non-comedogenic, fragrance-free, and non-greasy.
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In the past he has hated putting on any type of sunscreen, but he doesn’t mind Burn Out at all.  The reason it works well for our family is because even after a full day at the beach I know my little boy will be completely covered.  My husband uses Think Sport SPF 50+ Sunscreen and the number one reason he uses it is because it stays on even during long surf sessions.  I worry about him having bad effects from the sun that could harm him, which is why I always remind him to use Think Sport when he goes surfing.

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As a woman over 30 (just barely) I take my skin care very seriously.  My grandmother was a model her entire life and she always told me use moisturizer, sunscreen, then use moisturizer again.  Those are words I live by!  Did you know the American Academy of Dermatology recommends that everyone, yes EVERYONE wear broad-spectrum sunscreen with a sun protective factor of at least 30.  Which is why I use a 30 SPF everyday on my face, as well as my body when in the sun.  My favorite sunscreens are any product by Alba Botanica, there is everything from sunscreen to their Very Emollient after-sun care to self-tanners.  Why I love Alba Botanica products are because they are water-resistant, paraben free and fragrance free.  It is also lightweight and made with sunflower seed oils and aloe vera which soften and moisturize your skin while protecting from the sun.

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Stop by your local Whole Foods Market this weekend for major savings on all of your favorite sun care products.  To find a Whole Foods Market closest to you click here.

This is a sponsored post, all opinions are completely my own based on my experience with the products mentioned above.

 

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