Read for the Record

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Join people all over the world this Thursday, October 8th to participate in the Read for the Record in an effort to promote childhood literacy! The mission of Read for the Record, which was started by Jumpstart in 2006, is to get children across the globe to read the same book, on the same day, in communities all over the world.

The book this year is (one of my personal favorites) The Very Hungry Caterpillar by Eric Carle.

The Early Literacy Program, a supported partner of the Children and Families Commission of Orange County, is supporting the efforts of Jumpstart locally to reach as many children and families in Orange County. The mission of the Early Literacy Program is to ensure that all children are healthy and ready to learn when they enter school by encouraging families and caretakers of young children to “Read Early. Read Aloud.”

How can you get involved you ask? Let me tell It’s easy and fun!Click here to read more!

A Ghoulish Good Time For Your Little Goblins

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The calendar has turned, Fall is in the air and this month you can take your little goblins to experience a new kind of Halloween treat at Disneyland and Disney’s California Adventure!

Mickey’s Trick-or-Treat Party at Disney’s California Adventure

My family was lucky enough to experience Mickey’s Trick or Treat Party on Friday night, full moon and all! It was a beautiful night, probably about 78 degrees, the type of night that makes you happy you live in OC. However, my daughter’s furry costume made for one hot little Elmo. I was glad we brought some regular clothes too. I kicked myself for not throwing in last year’s Abby Cadabby costume – would have been way more weather-friendly!

A little about this super fun one-of-a-kind event! For 11 nights in October (8,9,15,16,21,22,23,28,29,30 & 31), adults and children alike can dress up and trick-or-treat in the ultimate Disney neighborhood. Click here to read more!

Boo! It’s Costume Time!

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Happy October Mamas! You know what that means…time to start thinking about Halloween costumes! If you are heading online for your costume shopping, Costume Discounters has a pretty decent selection for really reasonable prices. In fact, they guarantee to have the lowest price. I just ordered Morgan’s little ladybug costume this weekend. Nothing like seeing those little newborn faces in costume – SO cute!

This company offers some pretty cool deals, including:

* Low price guarantee. If you find an identical costume within 10 days of ordering, they will match the lower price PLUS take off an additional 20%! Click here to read more!