August 2008 Calendar

August 1st:
* What's for Lunch? Toddler Program at the Orange County Zoo, 10-11 am. Find out what animals in the zoo eat. (registration required: 714-973-6846)
* Orange County Fair
* Movie at the beach, 7 pm: Troll in Central Park
* Ringling Bros and Barnum & Bailey Circus
August 2nd:

* City of Cypress Concerts on the Green, 6pm. (For information call 714-229-6780).
* The Knack kids crafts at your local Michaels, 10 am.
* Orange County Fair
* Movie at the beach, 7 pm: The Little Mermaid
* Ringling Bros and Barnum & Bailey Circus

August 3rd:
* Dana Point Summer Concert Series. (For information call 949-248-3530)
* Yorba Linda Concerts in the Park, 5:30pm. (For information call 714-961-7167)
* Los Alamitos Concerts on the Green, 6 - 7pm. (For information call 562-430-1703).
* Orange County Fair
* Ringling Bros and Barnum & Bailey Circus
August 4th: Monday Night Carload at Wild Rivers, pay just $55 for an entire car of passengers after 4 pm.

August 5th:

* Pottery Barn Kids Book Club, 10 am

* Super cheap, & maybe free, Movies
* Huntington Beach's Surf City Nights, Downtown Main Street, 5-9 pm

August 6th:

* Super cheap, & maybe free, Movies

* Fun at Pirates Cove, Newport Harbor Nautical Museum, 10-11 am. Stories, crafts, music & seasonal fun geared to the pre-schooler. (reservations required. 949-673-7863, ext. 105)
* City of Orange Concerts in the Park, 7-8pm. (For information call 714-744-5599)
* City of Tustin Concerts in the Park, 6pm. (For information call 714-573-3000)

August 7th:
* Storytime at Two Little Monkeys
* Under the Sea Toddler Program at the Orange County Zoo, 10-11 am. Find out about the creatures that live in the ocean. (registration required: 714-973-6846)
* City of Tustin Movie in the Park, movie starts at dusk. (For information call 714-573-3000)

August 8th:
* Sing-Along, Pottery Barn Kids (South Coast Plaza or The Shops at Mission Viejo), 10-11am. Come sing, dance & play along.
* Laguna Niguel Concerts in the Park, 6:30 - 8:30pm. (For information call 949-425-5100).
* Movie at the beach, 7 pm: Happily Never After

August 9th:
* Aliso Creek Trail Nature Walks, 12 pm. (For additional information, please contact Ranger Carroll at (949) 923-2299, or more info HERE.)
* City of Cypress Concerts on the Green, 6pm. (For information call 714-229-6780).
* Movie at the beach, 7 pm: Alvin and the Chipmunks

August 10th:
* Dana Point Summer Concert Series. (For information call 949-248-3530)
* Yorba Linda Concerts in the Park, 5:30pm. (For information call 714-961-7167)
August 11th: Monday Night Carload at Wild Rivers, pay just $55 for an entire car of passengers after 4 pm.

August 12th:

* Super cheap, & maybe free, Movies

* Pottery Barn Kids Book Club, 10 am
* Huntington Beach's Surf City Nights, Downtown Main Street, 5-9 pm

August 13th:

* Super cheap, & maybe free, Movies

* City of Orange Concerts in the Park, 7-8pm. (For information call 714-744-5599) August 13th:
* City of Tustin Concerts in the Park, 6pm. (For information call 714-573-3000)
* Huntington Beach Movies on the Pier, 6pm

August 14th:
* Storytime at Two Little Monkeys
* City of Tustin Movie in the Park, movie starts at dusk. (For information call 714-573-3000)
* Huntington Beach Movies on the Pier, 6pm

August 15th:
* Animals in My Backyard, Program at the Orange County Zoo, 10-11 am. Find out about the creatures that live in your backyard. (registration required: 714-973-6846)
* Movie at the beach, 7 pm: Bridge to Terebithia
August 16th:
* City of Cypress Concerts on the Green, 6pm. (For information call 714-229-6780).
* Movie at the beach, 7 pm: Nancy Drew

August 17th:
* Dana Point Summer Concert Series. (For information call 949-248-3530)
* Yorba Linda Concerts in the Park, 5:30pm. (For information call 714-961-7167)
* San Clemente Summer Beach Concert Series, 6pm. (For information call 949-361-9264)
* Los Alamitos Concerts on the Green, 6 - 7pm. (For information call 562-430-1703).
August 18th: Monday Night Carload at Wild Rivers, pay just $55 for an entire car of passengers after 4 pm.

August 19th:

* Super cheap, & maybe free, Movies

* Pottery Barn Kids Book Club, 10 am

* City of Tustin Broadway in the Park presents "The Music Man", 7:45. (For tickets & information call 714-518-5519.)
* Huntington Beach's Surf City Nights, Downtown Main Street, 5-9 pm

August 20th:
* Super cheap, & maybe free, Movies

* City of Tustin Broadway in the Park presents "The Music Man", 7:45. (For tickets & information call 714-518-5519.)

* San Juan Summer Nights, 6-8 pm. (For information call 949-493-5911)
* Walking with Dinosaurs
August 21st:
* San Clemente Summer Beach Concert Series, 6pm. (For information call 949-361-9264)
*Storytime at Two Little Monkeys
* City of Tustin Movie in the Park, movie starts at dusk. (For information call 714-573-3000)

* City of Tustin Broadway in the Park presents "The Music Man", 7:45. (For tickets & information call 714-518-5519.)
* Walking with Dinosaurs

August 22nd:
* Laguna Niguel Concerts in the Park, 6:30 - 8:30pm. (For information call 949-425-5100).
* City of Tustin Broadway in the Park presents "The Music Man", 7:45. (For tickets & information call 714-518-5519.)
* Walking with Dinosaurs
August 23rd:
* Aliso Creek Trail Nature Walks, 12 pm. (For additional information, please contact Ranger Carroll at (949) 923-2299, or more info HERE.)
* Movie at the beach, 7 pm: Little Rascals
* City of Tustin Broadway in the Park presents "The Music Man", 7:45. (For tickets & information call 714-518-5519.)
* Walking with Dinosaurs
August 24th:
* Dana Point Summer Concert Series. (For information call 949-248-3530)
* Yorba Linda Concerts in the Park, 5:30pm. (For information call 714-961-7167)

* Movie at the beach, 7 pm: Night at the Museum
* Walking with Dinosaurs
August 25th: Monday Night Carload at Wild Rivers, pay just $55 for an entire car of passengers after 4 pm.
August 26th:
* Super cheap, & maybe free, Movies
* Huntington Beach's Surf City Nights, Downtown Main Street, 5-9 pm

August 27th: Super cheap, & maybe free, Movies

August 28th:
* Storytime at Two Little Monkeys
* Pottery Barn Kids Book Club, 10 am
* City of Tustin Movie in the Park, movie starts at dusk. (For information call 714-573-3000)

August 29th: Movie at the beach, 7 pm: Curious George
August 30th:
* City of Cypress Concerts on the Green, 6pm. (For information call 714-229-6780).
* Movie at the beach, 7 pm: TBD

While supplies last...

I know your probably thinking to yourself, "not another stroller post!" But seriously... I couldn't pass sharing this news!

Have you been lusting after the newest edition to the Phil & Teds line as much as I have? I've been dreaming of being able to trade-in my old model, for the new & greatly improved Dash. A handbrake, adjustable handle, cushier padding & the total ease that a Phil & Teds stroller provides are calling my name! & if you are ready to act NOW, if got the best deal ever! JoggingStroller.com has just let us know that right now they are offering to double your buggy for FREE. Yep! You read that right. If you buy THIS brand new Dash, they will include the Doubles Kit absolutely free! (That's a savings of $100!) But that's not all. Worried that the shipping will be an arm & a leg? Never Fear! Shipping is also free! Go check it out NOW. Seriously, this offer is only good while supplies last!

xoxo, K

p.s. thanks to JoggingStroller.com for the heads up!

Weekend Plans?

What: The X Games is the definitive annual action sports competition featuring more than 150 of the world's best athletes competing in: BMX Freestyle, Moto X, Skateboard and Rally Car Racing.

Where: X Games Los Angeles-based venues include STAPLES Center, the new Event Deck at LA Live (downtown across from STAPLES Center) and The Home Depot Center in Carson, California.

When: This weekend only, July 31-August 3.

But Tickets online: HERE
Event Schedule: HERE
Guest Information (what you need to know, before you go): HERE

xoxo, K

Accessorizing your Phil & Teds...

It's a well-known fact that i LOVE my stroller. Everywhere I go, people still stare, point & whisper when I go by. Having had my stroller for years, I (wrongly) assume that everyone has heard of Phil & Teds strollers. When i get stopped by people, asking me about it, I've been known to give a pretty persuasive sales pitch (too bad I'm not on commission). Unfortunately though, as with anything & everything in life, nothing is perfect, not even my stroller. & I do have just a few gripes, but with the purchase of a few after-market accessories... I can say that all my problems have been solved!

Problem one: sunshade. I'm the first to admit that it's far from stellar, not to mention that the "back seat driver" gets practically no sun protection. Thank heavens I've discovered Protect-a-Bub. They're making it easier for your baby & kids to "weather it all, winter, spring, summer & fall". They sell everything from swim wear to carrier covers. But I'm loving their stroller sunshade attachments. They are made from a material that is UPF 50 +, which protects against 98% of the sun's UVA & UVB rays. It attaches super easily, can remain on when the stroller is folded, & it provides way more sun protection than your average sun shade. &, if you've got one of Phil & Ted's inline strollers, like i do, they even make a sunshade for the back seat.

Problem two: lack of a cup holder. Okay, so it's actually not that big of deal. But I love convenience. So, you have a couple of options in this department. You could always just stick with Phil & Teds & get their Hangbag Drink Holder, but personally I don't really love it. It just kinda hangs there & flops around a lot, so it wouldn't be my first pick. Or, you could go with any of the zillion universal cup holders that are out there. However my favorite solution is the BOB Handlebar Console. It velcros on to the handlebar, doesn't need to be removed when the stroller is folded, & has room for two drinks, plus there is zippered compartment for my keys, etc.

Problem three: lack of snack tray. Again, it's another convenience issue... but sometimes, that snack tray can be a real life-saver! Luckily the Carry You Siena Snack Tray is awesome. It's a "deep, padded, water resistant bag that attaches to the front bumper bar". Definitely a must have!

Problem four: lack of storage space. To be honest, the lack of storage really that big of a deal for me. The underneath basket works fine for me, even with a kid in the back seat, but I have heard other complain about this issue, so I thought I'd address it. Sold as a pair, & attaching to the sides of your Phil & Teds stroller, the Phil & Teds Pannier Bags add that little bit of extra storage that you might be craving.

now, my stroller seriously is perfect!

xoxo, K

Late night shopping with Zappos

Zappos is a dear friend. I can satiate my shopping fix at any time with Zappos (they carry clothes, shoes, and handbags) and things usually arrive like magic the very next day. If you don't like what lands on your doorstep, return it and their customer service will take care of everything. You not only have quality shopping on Zappos, but the reviews are like having a friend help you pick out a pair of jeans at a store. Speaking of jeans a couple of months ago I bought a great pair of William Rast Jeans to go with these cute shoes all compliments of Zappos wonderful online shopping experience.

xoxo, C

image via flickr