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Read MoreCute Car for Teen Drivers: Chevy Bolt EV
Are you looking for an affordable (and cute) car for your teen driver? We recently drove the 2020 Bolt EV and found it to be a top pick for your teenager’s first car. The best part – your teenager won’t be coming to you for gas money, because it is a fully electric vehicle! Let’s start by talking about the best part of the car – being electric. I have never driven a fully electric vehicle before. Plus, being known for frequently running out of gas, I was nervous I would run into similar problems with a low battery. That was something I did not have to worry about at all. When I returned home every evening, I would plug the car in, and it was fully charged and “ready-to-go” the following morning. When I took the car to Los Angeles for the day, I did not have to worry knowing that there are more than 40,000 charging stations that are all Bolt EV-compatible across North America. Parents can link their EVgo account to activate and pay for charging sessions right from the myChevrolet app, and teens can easily find eligible charging stations within the myChevrolet mobile app. Being an electric vehicle, you’ll be able to save $4,750 in fuel costs over five years! It provides 127mpg around the city, 108mpg on highways, and averages 29kW-hrs per 100 miles. There is a driving range of 259 miles and a charge time of 9.9 hours (240v). While every parent loves to hear about saving money by having their teens drive an electric vehicle, safety is always the #1 thing when purchasing a car for their teenagers. The Bolt EV comes with a tire pressure monitor system, lane change alert (with side blind zone alert), rear cross-traffic alert, rear parking assist, pedestrian safety signal, HD surround vision, and rear camera mirror. When it comes to government safety rating, the car performs great. It has 5 stars for overall vehicle safety, 5 stars for driver frontal crash, 4 stars for passenger frontal crash, 5 stars for side front seat, 4 stars for the side rear seat, and 5 stars for rollover. Learn more about governmental safety ratings with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) online at safecar.gov. For teenagers, it is all about technology. The Bolt EV features a driver information center, Bluetooth audio streaming, voice command pass-through to phone, Android Auto, and Apple CarPlay capable. Plus, it comes with 2...
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Read MoreLEGOLAND California Treats Kids to a Bricktacular Halloween
Fall is a time for costumes, treats and family fun, and even though LEGOLAND® California is still awaiting approval to open, the Resort is joining in the festivities with an outdoor experience of its own…Introducing: Halloween in Miniland! Every Friday, Saturday and Sunday during October (Oct. 9-11, 16-18, 23-25, 30 & 31) the Park’s Miniland U.S.A becomes a not-so-spooky Halloween destination filled with activities, tasty treats and one of a kind LEGO® Halloween décor inviting families to wear their favorite costumes and have safe fun. Halloween in Miniland features character meet and greets, a Miniland scavenger hunt, LEGO building activities, and, of course, a goody bag filled with candy and a LEGO surprise! Families can enjoy savory food options at Smoke House BBQ and NINJA Kitchen and satisfy sweet cravings with LEGOLAND California’s world-famous Granny’s Apple Fries. The treats don’t stop there as families can also take a stroll through The Big Shop to find the latest must-have LEGO sets. LEGOLAND® Hotel and LEGOLAND® Castle Hotel will also join in on the Halloween fun with festive décor throughout the fall season! Guests visiting SEA LIFE® aquarium will be treated to special Halloween decorations and LEGO models that will be on display underwater in the aquarium’s tanks. Halloween in Miniland is a special outdoor experience and admission can be purchased online for as low as $12.99. Guests are required to purchase tickets online in advance to reserve access to Miniland for their desired dates and time to visit. As guests and employees’ health and safety remain the top priority at LEGOLAND California Resort, guests will experience some differences in Miniland including reduced capacity, cashless payments, social distancing practices and enhanced cleaning regimes. Face coverings (PPE) will be required for all guests three years old and up as well as for staff members. Guests are highly encouraged to visit the Resort’s website for further guest experience and visiting details. For more information, and to purchase tickets to Halloween at Miniland or SEA LIFE aquarium, visit www.legoland.com/california. Dates and Times Oct. 9-11, 16-18, 23-25, 30 &31 Friday: 3- 7pm Saturday: 10am-2pm or 3pm-7pm Sunday:...
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Read MoreHalloween at Descanso Gardens
Believe it or not, ‘tis almost the season for everyone’s favorite gourd—pumpkins! This fall, if you’re looking for a Halloween experience that’s less about frights and more about the joy of the season, then Descanso Gardens has the perfect activity for you. Throughout the month of October, the Gardens will celebrate Halloween at Descanso, a pumpkin-filled extravaganza that invites guests to safely wind their way through socially-distanced pumpkin-themed displays in the most popular sections of Descanso Gardens. Entering through the main lawn, guests of all ages can explore a twisting hay maze or take photos at the Gardens’signature Pumpkin House, made entirely of real pumpkins. From there, they can follow the path to the Camellia Forest, where they’ll know they’re entering a special place, passing under a spectacular Pumpkin Arch. The path through the forest will contain special surprises including scarecrows with pumpkin heads and branched arms popping out as you pass…it’s all part of the fun. One of the signature highlights will be at the Oak Grove where a mandala of pumpkins, like sunbursts coming from the trunks of the trees in orange, white and green, will swirl across the landscape. Continuing along, the pathways to the Hilltop Gardens, the Japanese Garden and the main Promenade will be decorated with hand-carved wooden jack-o’-lantern boxes, providing guests with surprises and delights at every turn. Children 14 and under are invited to wear their costumes – and masks – as they explore and enjoy autumn in the Gardens. The Kitchen at Descanso will have a variety of warm, fall-inspired drinks and soups available, along with such seasonal favorites as caramel corn and churros. Hours and Tickets Hours will be 9am-5pm daily, with ticket prices of $4-$15. Advance ticketing is required and can be purchased at descansogardens.org. During Halloween week – Monday October 17 to Saturday, October 31 – the Gardens will offer extended hours from 5pm-8pm and small treat bags for kids. On Halloween night, Saturday, October 31, extended hours will be reserved for Family Plus...
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Read MoreOcean Institute’s First Virtual Maritime Festival
Garnering support from oceanic institutions worldwide, the Ocean Institute – an Orange County-based ocean education center offering in-depth marine science, maritime history and outdoor education programs – has announced it will replace its annual Tall Ships Festival with its first Virtual Maritime Festival, a multi-layered interactive and educational event featuring a three-day global stream marathon, September 11th to 13th. During this three-day stream marathon, Ocean Institute will bring together maritime establishments from around the globe, with interactive virtual experiences ranging from maritime reenactments and cannon battles to mermaid encounters, sea shanties, music and a sail cargo transporting coffee through the Costa Rican jungle. Featuring both live and pre-recorded content, an event highlight is the debut of “Buccaneers Video Game Challenge” utilizing an icon representing The Pilgrim – Ocean Institute’s former full-sized replica of the 1830’s merchant ship detailed in the classic novel, “Two Years Before the Mast,” that sunk earlier this year. Participating oceanic institutions include Australian National Maritime Museum in Sydney; the United Kingdom’s Island Trust; San Francisco Maritime National Historical Park; Lady Washington vessel in Washington; Polynesian Voyaging Society, Hawaii; Mystic Seaport Museum, Connecticut; and much more. The full schedule of events and signups are available online. The free Virtual Maritime Festival is sponsored by Toshiba...
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Read MoreOC Rescue Mission Needs Diaper Donations
OC Rescue Mission has recently announced an urgent need for size 5 and 6 diapers, 3T-5T boys and girls pull-up pants, and baby wipes for its large number of toddlers and young children living at the Village of Hope, the Rescue Mission’s transitional living facility for homelessness in Orange County. The organization is seeking help from the local community to provide a combined total of more than 21,000 diapers, pull-up pants and wipes, which will provide a month’s worth of supplies lasting through September. Donations have fallen significantly due to the COVID-19 pandemic, according to Jim Palmer, President of Orange County Rescue Mission. “The pandemic has been extremely difficult on our community, and donations are more critical now than ever before,” says Palmer. “While diapers are a continuous need at the Rescue Mission, we are currently experiencing an alarming lack of diapers, pull-up pants and wipes for the toddlers and young children at our campus.” He explains that over the last few years there has been a dramatic increase in homelessness in Orange County, ultimately leading to a high number of residents, including young children at the Village of Hope. “Over the last ten months, we have supplied approximately 210,000 diapers, pull-ups and wipes to the toddlers and young children currently residing at the Village of Hope,” says Palmer. “This averages around a combined total 21,000 diapers, pulls ups and wipes per month. We are hoping for the community’s support in ensuring that these young children have the basic needs required to maintain their health and comfort.” Donation Drop-off Location Those who wish to donate or host a Diaper Drive may drop off donations at Orange County Rescue Mission’s Village of Hope located at 1 Hope Drive, Tustin, California, 92782. Donations can also be purchased online and delivered to this address. For more information, please visit: https://www.rescuemission.org/urgent-baby-needs-2020/. The donation warehouse is open between 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., Monday through...
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Read MoreYoga on Tap
Yoga is a powerful practice and important to our minds, bodies and souls, but sometimes we can take it a bit to seriously. Haus of Show is here to help you remember to crack a smile when you’re standing strong in your tree pose. Our Haus is built on the philosophy that fitness can be fun, experiential yet still provide healthy benefits. We bring outdoor workouts such as yoga, surfing and SUP to our OC communities for all levels at an affordable price. We’ve teamed up with our friends at Malarky’s; Helmsman Ale House to bring you “YOGA ON TAP”, a 1hr Vinyasa Flow offered every other Tuesday evening from 6pm-7pm on Malarky’s new outdoor grass patio. And of the course, serving up a pint of ice cold Helmsman Ale to each of our yogis. How do you practice yoga with a beer, you ask? Very carefully, ha! No, no – It’s actually easier than you may think! Our certified yoga instructor will show you the secret to holding your pint thru postures with ease. By the end of class, you’ll be a pro! As a yoga tribe we’ll come to our mats, set our intention and kick off class with a long “spiritual” sip. Moving thru our flow we’ll combine traditional vinyasa postures while holding our pints high in the sky, bringing them thru to our heart’s center. We’ll focus on balance, core strength and awareness as we practice our bend & brew. The beer is an ice breaker to meet your new yogi neighbors, but the yoga is there to teach us the wonderous medicine that comes with our practice. After class yogis are invited to hang on the lawn and enjoy Malarky’s famous Irish menu & bar. We’re pouring our next “YOGA ON TAP” Tuesday, August 25th, so bring your mat & bring your friends! Event Details **$15 per yogi (paid at the door) **1hr Vinyasa Flow **All Levels Welcome **1 Helmsman Ale **BYO(Mat) Location Malarky’s 32nd Street Newport Beach Nama-stout...
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Read MoreOutdoor Patio Dining in Orange County
With the reopening of restaurants taking place across Orange County, we have discovered the best places to enjoy outdoor patio dining in Orange County. Las Brisas Perched above the scenic Laguna Beach coastline, Las Brisas is a classic Southern California restaurant that delivers stunning ocean views with a sea-to-table menu infused with traditional Mexican flavors. Upon reopening earlier this month, the restaurant debuted a brand new outdoor “Margarita Garden,” complete with ocean views, astroturf, and socially distant tables to enjoy bites and sips. In addition, the restaurant features an abundance of space, including a bar lounge area, several dining room areas, and a scaping patio, all with ocean views. SOL Mexican Cocina Inspired by the best of coastal Baja California, SOL’s kitchens feature a unique spin on fresh, healthy, coastal Mexican food, lovingly made from scratch. Open for lunch, dinner, and weekend brunch ($3 mimosas!), menu highlights to enjoy this summer on the expansive outdoor patio and Marina-view seats include the award-winning Taco Vampiro made with a double tortilla with cheese, serranos and green onions, guacamole, chipotle sauce, cotija cheese, and salsa fresca with choice of carne asada or grilled chicken; Pork Carnitas (available for dinner only), and the Grand Clase Azul Margarita. Solita Solita celebrates great Mexican food, dynamic margaritas, and Southern California’s laid-back lifestyle, encompassing true summer vibes. Offering the full menu and a plethora of outdoor seating, Solita welcomes guests to enjoy a well-deserved meal out during weekday Happy Hour, the famous Taco & Tequila Tuesday, and sparkling mimosas and Mexican Specialties at Weekend Brunch on Saturday and Sunday. Urban Plates Summer is in full swing at Urban Plates. Each location offers spacious and comfortable outdoor patio dining for guests to enjoy the warm summer days and nights. Back for a limited time, the summer menu features Heritage Pork BBQ Ribs made using the highest quality, pasture raised Berkshire pork, known as the wagyu of pork. Certified humane and antibiotic-free, the BBQ ribs are slow-cooked overnight and topped with house-made habanero mango BBQ sauce and grilled pineapple salsa. Ribs are served with Harissa Corn on the Cobb and Old Bay Roasted Potatoes and the meal is available in an individual plate format, or in a family meal that serves four. Top it off with a Watermelon Replenisher—a refreshing, housemade drink made of blended fresh watermelon, pineapple, mint, and basil. Urban Plates would be happy to share recipes for their summer menu items. El Torito Founded in...
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Read MoreYosemite Mountain Sugar Pine Railroad is Back with The Moonlight Special
Yosemite Mountain Sugar Pine Railroad is back riding the narrow gauge rails through the Sierra Nevada, just four miles from the south gate of Yosemite National Park. With daily rides departing at 9:00 A.M and 11:30 A.M., and weekend excursions at 1:00 P.M. and 2:30 P.M. Young and old alike will enjoy wind-in-your-hair moments through the tall pine trees and sweet-smelling bear clover. And now, another fan favorite returns for the season: The Moonlight Special Every Wednesday and Saturday at 6:30 P.M. Seating is very limited and reservations are required. The night begins with a barbeque dinner served on the socially distanced outdoor picnic tables. Live musical entertainment at the station, an evening steam train ride, a sing-a-long at a roaring campfire located at the halfway point in the forest, and ends with a ride back to the station under the stars. The following safety protocols will be in effect at Yosemite Mountain Sugar Pine Railroad: Tickets can be booked online. Reservations are now REQUIRED to limit the number of guests and assure safe social distancing. There will be health screening questions for all visitors. Capacity is limited to 50%. Recommending all guests wear masks. Inside of buildings, people will be limited for safe social distancing space. Box lunches are available to purchase online in advance. Outdoor picnic tables allow space for social distancing or take food to go. Access to touchless hand sanitizing stations located throughout the property. Boarding groups will receive wristbands, rather than paper tickets. Safety barriers installed at transaction points. Gold panning water will be treated and gold pans sanitized after each use. There are extra cleaning and sanitization crews on-hand to ensure safety for everyone. An air purifier will sanitize the museum displays, nightly. Daily employee health and temperature checks. All employees will wear masks. Visitor safety has always been paramount in this region and at Yosemite Mountain Sugar Pine Railroad. As the train whistle blows through the Yosemite mountains, it will make you smile. California has a pretty terrific backyard to explore this...
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Segerstrom Center for the Arts: Registration for Studio D: Arts School for All Abilities
Segerstrom Center for the Arts’ two schools – American Ballet Theatre William J. Gillespie School and Studio D: Arts School for All Abilities will offer live virtual classes starting in September. Attached is a release that talks about Studio D., in particular, and the new features that have been developed in order keep kids (ages 3-22) healthy and secure at home until it’s safe to return to the Center’s studios. Registration is available now. Even though classes are virtual,...
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How This app Can Protect Your Child from Cyberbullying?
We do not have to tell you this, but you probably already know that smartphones and other digital devices are now an integral component of our daily lives. This is particularly true for your child. Someone growing up in an environment where digital technologies are pervasive will consider them to be a normal part of life. However, if you follow the news, you also know that the internet and similar technologies have a dark side as well. For example,...
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On The Way to Bass Lake, Don’t Miss the Madera Wine Trail Wineries
Central California’s Madera County is the largest rural county in the state and home to the Madera Wine Trail. The landscape stretches from productive farmlands to rolling foothills and upward into the High Sierra. It’s no mystery why this countryside has been winemaking since the 1800s, the weather is warm, the skies are clear and the snowcapped mountain tops nourish the foothills and central valley. “Visitors from across the state are taking notice of the amazing adventures they can...
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