FREE Kids Cartoon Pumpkin Carving Templates

Click here for FREE Kids Cartoon Pumpkin Carving templates, including the Backyardigans, Spongebob Squarepants and Dora the Explorer. And for all you old school parents, there are some great Classic Cartoon templates to choose from too, like Popeye, Garfield and Mighty Mouse.

http://www.carvingpumpkins.net/kids/kids.html

FREE Disneyland Tickets on your Birthday!

It's true! Disneyland is giving away FREE tickets for your birthday. Yes, a marketing plan first introduced by Denny's restaurant who used to give away free meals for your birthday. But now, the concept has been upped by Disneyland with free entrance to Orange County's favorite amusement park. Bring the kids to celebrate their birthday along with Mickey, Minnie and all the princesses.

All you have to do is register here at the Disney website and you will get an email reminder two weeks before your kids big day. And for all you annual passport holders, go ahead and register because there are other exciting gifts too.

http://disneyparks.disney.go.com/disneyparks/en_US/WhatWillYouCelebrate/disneyland/index?name=CelebrationsDLRFreeOnYourBirthdayPage&bhcp=1

Kidsfaire-Orange County Fair Grounds

The Kidsfaire-America's Family Expo is coming to Orange County. The Kidsfaire is California's Largest Children's & Family Event offering endless family entertainment,6 Stages of Live Character Shows, Acres of rides and attractions, Hundreds of Interactive Exhibits, Childrens Pavillions and Great Resources for your home and family. A place designed for kids of all ages and their families. We had the pleasure of attending this event last year and we had so much fun we plan on going back for more this year.

Click her for more info. on this event:

KidsFaire

October 4-5, 2008

Orange County Fairgrounds

Costa Mesa, CA (click here for directions)

10AM-5PM

Tickets to Kidsfaire; America's Family Expo are sold at the gate. Regular admission is $8.00 for adults and $5.00 for children 2-12. Admission includes all non-stop entertainment and fun family pavilions. Bring a picnic lunch or purchase food at the faire!

*Pick up a Discount ticket at your local McDonalds Restaurant.

Storytime for your kids at BORDERS Bookstores

This Saturday, September 27th from 2-4PM,
BORDERS Bookstores are having a Kids Party! You're invited to bring the family for games, story times, activities and more!

Check out the kids section at Borders!

You'll find a new area devoted to kids graphic novels and manga, plus you'll discover fun toys and games for kids of all ages. And don't miss the weekly story times.

We love taking our kids on a bookstore trip where we always find a great bargain on kids books. See you there.

Bring your kids to watch the Pet Parade TODAY!

Join us for some family fun today at the 12th Annual Laguna Beach Pet Parade & Chili Cook-Off located in South Orange County. There will be an assortment of entertainment provided for children, a pet parade for our furry friends, and a Chili Contest for the cook in your family.


Sunday, September 14, 2008
Noon to 3p.m.
Tivoli Too- Laguna Beach (click here for directions)
Admission: $5.00 (Children under 10 Free)


Call for more information: 949-497-2474

Kids fun @ Irvine Spectrum

The Irvine Spectrum, where the 5 and 405 Freeways meet, otherwise known as the the "Y" is where you can find tons of kids fun. Plenty of kids and baby boutique shopping too.

Most moms love to shop. Kids love to have fun! Combine the two at the Irvine Spectrum where there is more shopping for kids than you can handle, and as much fun for the kids...

The Merry-go-round / Carousel, Ferris Wheel, live entertainment and train rides keep the kids entertained. Not to mention movies, and Mega Arcades like Dave & Buster's for the teens. The in-ground water fountain that spews water from holes in the concrete like oil from our soil is our child's absolute favorite. (Be prepared though and bring a towel, bathing suit and/or an extra outfit for after the water fun).

Here is a list of some of our favorite children's boutique and kid's clothing stores:


Bellini
Phone: (949) 753-0588
Discover the country’s leading design source for juvenile furnishings and accessories. Discover the craftsmanship, safety and style that make a Bellini bedroom an instant classic.


Naartjie
Phone: (949) 450-1439
Naartjie offers unique kids' fashions sizes preemie to 9.


Carter's
Phone: (949) 727-4124
The cutest apparel for infants to toddlers.

Old Navy
Phone: (949) 727-1968
Hip clothing for the whole family.

Here's some reviews from other Spectrum visitor's:
http://www.lilaguide.com/reviews/irvine-spectrum-521281.aspx

Our daughter loved eebee as a baby and now Barnes & Noble makes it easier to bring home

Our daughter fell in love with eebee, but we couldn't find the DVDs locally and the eebee doll was sold out, so we settled for the cable on-demand episodes.

But now, eebee videos and doll are now available at Barnes & Noble bookstores:

Visit your local Barnes & Noble or shop online at
http://search.barnesandnoble.com/booksearch/results.asp?AUD=JUV&kids=y&WRD=eebee
books

Just like the award-winning on-screen adventures, these interactive books have a heart and soul that playfully engages every baby and every parent with new ideas to discover and share together.

Titles include:

eebee’s BATH TIME adventure, a floating, squirting water play book!

eebee’s ALL ABOUT YOU & ME adventure, a combination book and language game!

eebee’s PEEK-A-BOO adventure, where the action begins right on the cover!

eebee’s LAUNDRY TIME adventure, where soft towels, colorful PJs, and an interactive washing machine combine to equal countless explorations!

eebee’s HAVE A BALL adventure just might be the only baby book with a built-in basketball hoop!

For more information, you can also visit us at www.eebee.com/shop.html.

Reading to your baby helps to build creativity, listening and language skills. Reading also encourages your child to look, point, and interact with you and the world in the book and beyond. Most importantly, it’s simply the sound and rhythm of your voice and having you close that makes reading a joyous adventure for your baby.

The early reviews are in! And here’s what these moms are saying:

“You don’t have to know who eebee is, or already like him, to love these books. The new books, just out from eebee’s adventures, are interactive learning tools, not just books. The books are made out of soft, tactile material to engage the child. The books don’t just show a picture and a word to describe it, they allow a child to actually perform the movement. Motor skills are sharpened and imaginations soar.”
Jillian (age 22 months) and Heidi (mom) eebeediaries: http://eebeediaries.blogspot.com

"My son loves the books,"
411 Mommy (411mommy.blogspot.com)

“These books have been lovingly created to appeal to and nurture the natural inquisitiveness within each young child.”
Josalyn Moran, Vice-President of Children’s Books, Barnes & Noble
doll

PLUS, you’ll find a little surprise only at Barnes & Noble!
The 8” eebee doll, a great size for the stroller and diaper bag!

Visit Barnes & Noble or shop online at
http://search.barnesandnoble.com/booksearch/results.asp?
AUD=JUV&kids=y&WRD=eebee.

Take your baby beyond the page with these new eebee’s adventures books!