Mom's & Multitasking, Apple iPhone 4, a MUST HAVE

No doubt, Mom's need to multi-task to take care of their kids, themselves and whatever else life throws at them.

Now, the new version of the Apple iPhone 4 announced today will multitask too. Making this phone a must have for parent out there.

Multitasking. Done the right way.

Happy Mother's Day, Memorial Day & Father's Day Next

Happy belated Mother's day to all the mom's out there taking care of their kids in Orange County.

Memorial Day weekend is coming up, a great weekend for outdoor activities to take the kids to the beach or have a picnic at the park.

Up next, Fathers Day.

Give our readers some great ideas and post your favorite Memorial Day & Father's Day activities. Whether it's a barbecue in the backyard or taking the family out to enjoy the sunshine.

Go Green! Celebrate Earth Day with Outdoor Activities.

* Jump! Whether you call it skipping rope or jump roping, it's a great activity to improve strength and fitness and can be performed on grass or pavement.

* Retreat to the Beach. Instead of driving to the beach, recreate a piece of the coast's serene atmosphere with a sandbox in the yard.

* Be Farm and Garden Fresh. Get to know your local farmer and enlist the kids to join you at the local farmers' markets. Better yet, plant your own garden that everyone can care for and enjoy all season long.

* Let's Go Fly a Kite! Show the kids how to soar into a colorful sky with only the force of nature to power your kite. A centuries-old activity, kite flying can be enjoyed at any age—with a little wind, of course!

* Give Back. Gather the family for a volunteer day dedicated to beautifying the earth. Many communities have organizations that champion environmental protection and regularly organize events like stream and trail clean-ups.

* Be Bubbly! Invite the neighbors to create bubble wands out of objects found around the house like straws, pipe cleaners, strawberry baskets and coat hangers. Take the kids outside and have your own bubble party!

* Take a Hike. Locate a nature trail near you and take the kids on a woodsy adventure. Hiking is a group activity that provides great exercise and hands-on experiences with the natural world.

* Start a Kickball Game. All it takes is a rubber playground ball, make-shift bases and some friends to start a kickball game. Create a neighborhood tournament and coach the kids though innings of bouncing fun.

* Catch and Release. Butterflies are some of nature's most beautiful creatures, although they aren't easy to observe when they flutter in the sky. Using an insect or butterfly net, capture them and show the kids how to appreciate their beauty up close. Then let them loose.

Snow Day at the Village, Saturday, December 12

Snow Day December 12, 2009


Experience the magic of the holiday season with Shoreline Village this year! In honor of the Rainbow Harbor Holidays celebration, this quaint waterfront destination will be transformed into a wintry wonderland of snow and good cheer.
Kids aged 12 and under can frolic in 15 tons of real snow between 1:00 and 4:00 p.m. or jump for joy in one of the two inflatable bounce houses for a small admission fee.
There will be a trackless train motoring around Shoreline Village. The rides begin at noon and are free for all ages. Before or after frolicing in the snow or your train ride enjoy free hot chocolate and coffee. And of course there will be holiday music.If there is rain the event will be cancelled.
To learn about other events happeneing during the month of December at Rainbow Harbor visit www.rainbowharborholidays.com.

$2.70 RubyBurger, One Day Only - Take your kids out to eat CHEAP!

$2.70 RubyBurger, One Day Only - Take your kids out to eat CHEAP!
Ruby's is celebrating 27 years of Ruby Magic & you and your kids can enjoy a $2.70 RubyBurger and Fries on Monday, 12/7/09, 11:30am - close of business.

http://rubys.fbmta.com/members/ViewMailing.aspx?MailingID=40802193004

Give a Day, Get a Disney Day (FREE Disneyland Ticket)

Last year, our family took advantage of the FREE Disneyland ticket on your birthday promotion. This year, Disney has mixed it up a bit and announce their Give a Day, Get a Disney Day promotion. It's great, give a day volunteering and get a FREE Disneyland Ticket!

Details here: http://disneyparks.disney.go.com/disneyparks/en_US/WhatWillYouCelebrate/index?name=Give-A-Day-Get-A-Disney-Day-Terms-Conditions-FAQs

Decorate the house for Christmas with the kids

One of our favorite things to with our kids is decorate the house for Christmas, er, the Holidays. Of course there is the Christmas tree to put up and decorate, but don't stop there. Look for online Arts & Crafts activities to decorarting fun for you and the kids, not a chore.

Art & Crafts activities with kids

And one of our favorite's, Window painting. You can pickup a Window Painting Pattern for only $0.99 on ebay. It super easy, you get a PDF file, print it out, tape it up and paint, following the pattern. You will look like the most talented Artist in your neighborhood.

Please feel free to leave a post of your favorite holiday decorating ideas with kids.