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San Diego is a destination made for families. With only a 2 hour drive from Los Angeles, pleasant year-round weather, dozens of public parks, family friendly museums, San Diego Zoo, Safari Park, and SeaWorld, San Diego is a perfect destination for a weekend family getaway! At our last visit to San Diego, we stayed at San Diego Mission Bay Resort, and we absolutely loved it. We think it is a perfect destination for your family getaway, and if you keep reading, we will tell you exactly why. San Diego Mission Bay Resort As low as $204 per night (depending on the date of your travel), you can reserve a room in the stunning San Diego Mission Bay Resort (formerly known as San Diego Hilton Spa & Resort), which has been fully renovated and is only a few miles away from SeaWorld, San Diego Zoo, Safari Park, and many more San Diego attractions. The hotel is absolutely gorgeous and family friendly, and the rooms are specious and beautifully decorated. You will love the amenities and services available all year round at this hotel including a marina with rentals, heated adult pool, kiddie pool, private cabanas, tennis court, spa, kids club, a modern fitness center, and a super friendly staff. ACTIVITIES AND ATTRACTIONS NEARBY: SeaWorld San Diego With amazing animal encounters, thrilling rides, family-friendly seasonal events and much more, there's always a reason to visit SeaWorld San Diego. Experience thrilling rides inspired by the force and power of the sea. Enjoy fabulous, family-friendly shows and presentations. And explore beautiful aquariums, feed sea lions and much more. Leave your car at the Hotel and ride a shuttle with the kids. Hilton San Diego Resort & Spa offers a complimentary shuttle to and from SeaWorld for resort guests. They also offer SeaWorld Packages. Select the best package for your family here. San Diego Zoo Take a Yaycation at the San Diego Zoo to celebrate spring! From March 24 through April 8, 2018, the Zoo will be in full bloom with fun for the whole family. Join for special animal experiences, and enjoy different activities such as Guided Bus Tour, Balboa Park Mini Train, Skyfari, Kangaroo Bus, Animal Encounters, Play Areas, 4-D Theaters, and Shows. You can choose different activities and entertainment to add to your day at the Zoo. San Diego Zoo Safari Park San Diego Zoo Safari Park features special interactive activities, and experiences to connect with wildlife and nature in fun ways. Entertainment and activities include Frequent Flyer show, Robert the Zebra, Cheetah Run, Animal Tales, Animal Presentations, Kids Activity Station, Keeper Talks, Animal Moments, and much more. Historic Old Town San Diego Old Town is the historic heart of San Diego. Wander through lush gardens or browse at one of the many specialty shops for treasures from around the world. Indulge in authentic Mexican food at one of the many restaurants or dance to the strolling mariachis. Take a tour of a haunted building and spend a day at one of the many museums. Balboa Park Balboa Park is where culture and nature meet. There are so many different adventures for families with children. With wide variety of attractions, and 1,200 acres of beautifully landscaped grounds, Balboa Park is a special place for families to have fun. Try the Kids Itinerary to get some ideas for kid-friendly locations around the Park. You can purchase a one day pass for $46 for adults and $27 for kids (ages 3-12) for entry and admission to 5 museums at Balboa Park. Children under 3 are free. You can also take a fascinating audio tour of Balboa Park. There is an adult and child version of the tour, which covers Park history, architecture, horticulture, and cultural attractions--all created by experts in the field. Tour takes approximately 1 1/2 hours. Little Italy Once home to San Diego's flourishing tuna fishing industry and generations of Italian families who made their living on the sea, Little Italy is a quaint and lively neighborhood filled with patio cafés, restaurants, pubs, art galleries, shops and the beautiful Amici Park. Join visitors from around the world at the Little Italy Mercato Farmers' Market scooping up just-caught sea urchin, pastries and jams, bread and bone broth, and unique gifts. The Gaslamp Quarter The Gaslamp Quarter offers more than 200 restaurants, nightclubs and music venues in addition to various popular shops and local boutiques. Hard Rock Cafe San Diego is the coolest dining experience for you and your little ones. With a fun Roxtar kid’s menu, great music and memorabilia, this place is the “go to” place for every family in the Gaslamp Quarter. See the event calendar for things to do at The Gaslamp Quarter. Click here to book your room at San Diego Mission Bay Resort and plan your getaway today. For more information, you can contact the resort at (877) 313-6645.

LEGOLAND California announced today that they will be reopening SEA LIFE Aquarium on June 20th just in time for father's day weekend! The rest of LEGOLAND California Resort, including the theme park, water parks, and hotels will remain closed, but LEGOLAND is planning to reopen the rest of the park by July 1, 2020. The tickets for SEA LIFE Aquarium are only $9.99 for kids and adults. You must buy your tickets in advance online, and reserve your visit in advance. Tickets will not be available to purchase at the gate. If you're visiting using a ticket or pass that includes SEA LIFE but don't already have a time slot, you'll need to reserve your place using. For your safety, SEA LIFE Aquarium and LEGOLAND California Resort have updated safety measures and procedures, which include reduced capacity, cashless payments, social distancing practices and enhanced cleaning regimes. SEA LIFE aquarium is an interactive guide to the life of the sea, combining active hands-on learning with fascinating educational talks and up close encounters with sea creatures including sharks, octopi and rays! The new exhibit, Sea at Night, is also open as part of SEA LIFE Aquarium where you can stroll in a gentle surf under a starry sky during the day! For more information about SEA LIFE Aquarium, and safety measures, visit LEGOLAND's official website.

While we are all practicing social distancing, some venues are reopening by the order of city officials with restrictions due to the heat wave coming our way, and for physical activity. Among these places are beaches, golf courses, parks, and even ski resort(s) that are reopening this weekend. Orange County, Ventura County, and Oxnard Beaches Aliso Beach Capistrano Beach Dana Point Harbor Newport Harbor Salt Creek Beach Sunset Harbor Emma Wood State Beach Faria Beach Harbor Cove Beach Hobson Beach La Conchita Beach Marina Park Beach Mondos Beach Mussel Shoals Beach Oil Piers Beach Rincon Parkway Beach San Buenaventura State Beach Seaward Avenue Beach Solimar Beach Surfers Knoll Beach Surfers Point Beach Ventura Pier Beach Anacapa Island – East Isle Anacapa Island – Frenchys Cove Bass Rock Beach Channel View Park Beach County Line Beach Deer Creek Beach Hollywood Beach Kiddie Beach Park La Jenelle Beach Mandalay State Beach McGrath State Beach Mugu Beach Neptune Square Beach Ormond Beach San Nicolas Island Silver Strand Beach Sycamore Cove Beach Thornhill Broome Beach The reopening is coming with a long list of restrictions: No Sunbathing No Congregating in large groups or gatherings No plain sitting on the beach "The intent right now of opening the beaches is to promote physical activity", said said Brick Conners, who is the Port Hueneme City Manager. "That is running, hanging outdoors, using the bike path, walking, walking your dogs, you can go on the beach and go in the water, but at a safe distance and always moving in motion.” You still need to practice social distancing and wear masks. Bathrooms, playgrounds, and picnic areas will remain closed, and you can only park at the beach for one hour or you will get a ticket. Police will also issue warnings to people caught sitting on the beach. Parks & National Forests Most Los Angeles County parks remain open for walking and running. In the San Bernardino National Forest, trails, trailheads, staging areas that function as trailheads and parking areas at trailheads are open. Hikers should practice social distancing, sticking to wide fire roads instead of single-track trails that are too narrow. In Los Padres National Forest, trailhead parking and trails are open. Farmers Markets East Hollywood Farmers' Market Old LA Farmers' Market Sherman Oaks Farmers' Market Culver City Farmers' Market Northridge Farmers' Market Lincoln Heights Farmers' Market Adams Vermont Farmers' Market LNR Warner Center Farmers' Market Central Avenue Farmers' Market Westwood Farmers' Market La Cienega Farmers' Market City Hall Farmers' Market Echo Park Farmers' Market Venice Farmers' Market Del ReyFarmers' Market Silver Lake Farmers' Market NoHo Farmers' Market West Adams Farmers' Market Atwater Village Farmers' Market Hollywood Farmers' Market Encino Farmers' Market Mar Vista Farmers' Market Studio City Farmers' Market Westchester Farmers' Market West LA Farmers' Market Historic Downtown LA Farmers' Market Brentwood Farmers' Market Larchmont Farmers' Market Melrose Place Farmers' Market Wellington SquareFarmers' Market Toluca Lake Farmers' Market Los Feliz Farmers' Market Motor Ave Farmer's Market Click here for addresses and schedule of days and hours of operations. Food Trucks Food trucks that are permitted by the city of Los Angeles are allowed to remain open. To find a food truck click here. The L.A. Bodega on Wheels is also temporary rolling bodega providing isolation salvation for Angelenos, powered by a collection of local businesses: The Rose Venice, Coolhaus, Future Gin, & VERVET. Featuring an assortment of prepared food, beverages, booze, sweets, produce, and pantry staples, it's their way of adapting to the realities of the new homebound normal in order to bring resources — and hopefully, a little fun — to the L.A. community. They'll also be donating 10% of all proceeds to multiple charities that need help right now. Snow Resorts According to Los Angeles Times, The Mt. Baldy Resort reopened for skiers, saying its new limits would allow for proper social distancing. You can check the status of reopening of ski resorts here. Golf Courses Riverside County Golf Courses are allowed to reopen but golfers must cover their faces and no caddies are allowed. Orange County Golf Courses allow golf courses to reopen with certain recommendations for social distancing and cleanliness, including sanitizing golf carts after each use and staggering tee times for players. Ventura County is also reopening golf courses and bike shops. We highly recommend that you follow authorities' recommendations regarding social distancing, and avoid crowded places, and practice stay at home orders to slow down the spread of Covid-19. The Safer at Home order from Los Angeles County Public Health officials, issued March 21 and updated April 10, prohibits all public and private group events and gatherings through May 15. It also says that individuals and families are not prohibited from “hiking, walking, biking or shopping at essential businesses, so long as they keep their distance from others. 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The Music Center has launched a new virtual platform, The Music Center Offstage, offering an insider look into the world of the arts featuring exclusive interviews and compelling performances with international leaders in the dance community, plus interactive programs hosted by L.A.-based artists and online workshops appropriate for all ages. With newly curated presentations for at-home entertainment, including some in Spanish, The Music Center Offstage will add new content weekly, available on both demand as well as scheduled events, at musiccenter.org. The Music Center Offstage will have three main themed-sections of programming: The Music Center’s Digital Dance Experience:  This series will provide new ways to enjoy some of the best of dance from interactive events to a look behind-the-scenes at The Music Center’s presentations, past, present and future. With INSIDE LOOK, which evolved from the Glorya Kaufman Presents Dance at The Music Center series, dance lovers now have the opportunity to enjoy and engage with significant works from some of the world’s most prestigious ballet and contemporary dance artists. The Music Center’s Artivities:  This series will include at-home workshops by Music Center Teaching Artists, including Grueschow, Okimura and more, where participants learn and engage with many different art forms. Additionally, the site will offer performances by The Music Center on Tour and other local artists who introduce audiences to the world’s diverse cultural traditions while inspiring creative thinking. Special Events:  While other programs on The Music Center Offstage offer on-demand entertainment, this series will feature scheduled special events such as Grand Park’s Our L.A. Voices and the virtual performance of The Music Center’s 32nd annual Spotlight Grand Finale. For more information, please visit Music Center's official Website.

An interactive pop-up wonderland by Alexa Meade is not like anything you've ever experienced. This holiday season, step into a painted three-dimensional wonderland at Two Rodeo Drive. Become part of the artwork by dressing in hand-painted attire and accessories. The exhibit is complimentary and courtesy of BOLD Holidays from now through December 23rd, Monday through Saturdays from 12pm through 8pm, and on Sundays from 12 pm through 6pm. This is a must visit with your kids during the winter break. You get to put on painted jackets, hats, sunglasses, or dresses to match your surroundings, and then take pictures on painted furniture, while you become a part of the Art. You can try as many outfits as you want, and take as many pictures as you desire with different settings. After you tried every single outfit, and took all the pictures you wanted, go for a walk on Rodeo drive as the city comes alive with beautiful lights and holiday cheer. Enjoy later shopping hours from your favorite merchants while experiencing unforgettable holiday moments featuring live holiday music in Beverly Canon Gardens, a live ice sculpting experience, visit with Santa, Piano Ballerina, and much more. Here is the full schedule of events at the City of Beverly Hills from now till December 29th: TUESDAY, DECEMBER 18 Alexa Meade Holiday Pop-Up at 262 North Rodeo Drive | 12 p.m. - 8 p.m. Holiday Lights and Décor throughout the city Love, Actually Live at The Wallis. | 7:30 p.m WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 19 Santa at The Paley Center for Media | 11 a.m. - 5 p.m. Alexa Meade Holiday Pop-Up at 262 North Rodeo Drive | 12 p.m. - 8 p.m. Holiday Lights and Décor throughout the city Love, Actually Live at The Wallis. | 7:30 p.m. THURSDAY, DECEMBER 20 Santa at The Paley Center for Media | 11 a.m. - 5 p.m. Alexa Meade Holiday Pop-Up at 262 North Rodeo Drive | 12 p.m. - 8 p.m. Holiday Lights and Décor throughout the city Love, Actually Live at The Wallis. | 7:30 p.m. FRIDAY, DECEMBER 21 Santa at The Paley Center for Media | 11 a.m. - 5 p.m. Alexa Meade Holiday Pop-Up at 262 North Rodeo Drive | 12 p.m. - 8 p.m. Piano Ballerina on Rodeo Drive | 5 p.m. - 8 p.m. Mrs. Claus on The Jolly Trolley, departing from Two Rodeo Drive | 5 p.m. - 8 p.m. Live Holiday Music, featuring Alina Roitstein and Trevor Anderies, in Beverly Canon Gardens | 5 p.m. - 8 p.m. Love, Actually Live at The Wallis. | 7:30 p.m. Holiday Lights and Décor throughout the city BOLD Holiday Nights in Beverly Hills, featuring evening shopping until 8 p.m. and live entertainment SATURDAY, DECEMBER 22 Santa at The Paley Center for Media | 11 a.m. - 5 p.m. Alexa Meade Holiday Pop-Up at 262 North Rodeo Drive | 12 p.m. - 8 p.m. Live Fashion Art on Rodeo Drive | 5 p.m. - 8 p.m. Mrs. Claus on The Jolly Trolley, departing from Two Rodeo Drive | 5 p.m. - 8 p.m. Love, Actually Live at The Wallis. | 2 p.m. & 7:30 p.m. Holiday Lights and Décor throughout the city BOLD Holiday Nights in Beverly Hills, featuring evening shopping until 8 p.m. and live entertainment SUNDAY, DECEMBER 23 Santa at The Paley Center for Media | 11 a.m. - 5 p.m. Alexa Meade Holiday Pop-Up at 262 North Rodeo Drive | 12 p.m. - 6 p.m. Love, Actually Live at The Wallis. | 7:30 p.m. Holiday Lights and Décor throughout the city MONDAY, DECEMBER 24 Christmas Eve Dining in Beverly Hills – Click for menus and more information. Holiday Lights and Décor throughout the city TUESDAY, DECEMBER 25 Christmas Day Dining in Beverly Hills – Click for menus and more information. Holiday Lights and Décor throughout the city WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 26 Love, Actually Live at The Wallis. | 7:30 p.m. Holiday Lights and Décor throughout the city THURSDAY, DECEMBER 27 Love, Actually Live at The Wallis. | 7:30 p.m. Holiday Lights and Décor throughout the city FRIDAY, DECEMBER 28 Love, Actually Live at The Wallis. | 7:30 p.m. Holiday Lights and Décor throughout the city SATURDAY, DECEMBER 29 Love, Actually Live at The Wallis. | 2 p.m. & 7:30 p.m. Purchase tickets. Holiday Lights and Décor throughout the city To see a full calendar of events, visit Bold Holiday's website. For more information about the Artist, Alexa Meade, please visit her official website. You may also enjoy: The Most Vibrant and Fun Holiday Pop-Up Museum in LA is Now Open Best Places to See Holiday Lights in Los Angeles 2018

Don’t miss the best sleepover at LEGOLAND California Hotel Resort. If you book your travel package now through February 28, 2019, your kids play and stay free at LEGOLAND. The LEGOLAND Vacation hotel package includes: A stay at a LEGOLAND Vacations Hotel FREE 2-Day Child LEGOLAND + SEA LIFE Hopper tickets 2-Day Adult LEGOLAND + SEA LIFE Hopper tickets Exclusive early access to LEGOLAND on both days Special Welcome Gift for the kids This offer is valid for most dates through March 31, 2019. Blackout dates are February 8-9, 15-18, 22-23, March 1-2 for this package. You must purchase one adult ticket per one child FREE 2 Day Child ticket. For more information, visit LEGOLAND's website. You may also like: 6 Awesome Tips to Save Money on Your Next San Diego Vacation!

Find out what businesses are open now in and near Los Angeles! To help small businesses get back on their feet again after 3 months of closure, we have made a big list of family and kid friendly businesses that have either reopened or reopening soon in and near Los Angeles that you can enjoy safely! Businesses that are open now: Toddler-Friendly Baked Goods All goodies are freshly baked to order, made with whole grains, organic fruits and veggies and with little to no refined sugar. Free delivery in LA County. Robertson Art Zone Robertson Art Zone offers very unique camps and summer classes, making art through storytelling! The Coder School At The Coder School Cerritos, they offer Virtual classes and Summer Camps helping kids ages 6-18 learn how to Code! Brami’s Kosher Pizza Brami's Kosher Pizza is now open for dining in. Pasadena Smile Center Pasadena Smile Center is open now and accepting appointments for adults and teens. American Dental Group American Dental Group is open now to make people smile again. They are also giving away free masks to patients. Tracey Ellert's Birthday Parties Tracey Ellert's Parties is reopening for small birthday parties for ages 0-6. Edmonton Farms Edmonton Farms is open and offers lessons in horse back-riding for adults and kids, horse training, competition preparation, sales and leases at the idyllic grounds of Four Winds Ranch in Augora Hills. Cafe Catering of Paris Catering of Paris is a French inspired party catering in Orange County and Los Angeles, and is now available for your catering. George’s Greek Grill George's Greek Grill Restaurants in Los Angeles and Sherman Oaks are now open for dining in. Barefoot Atelier Day Care Barefoot Atelier Day Care is a family owned Child Care Center established in 2009, located in the heart of West Los Angeles and is now open. Paradise Cleaning Service Paradise Cleaning Service is now open for residential and commercial cleaning services. Businesses that are reopening soon: Dan The Man SuperKids Gym Dan The Man SuperKids will be opening back up for classes in the gym as of Monday, June 15, 2020! Summer Camp will begin July 6th. The Activity Center The Activity Center in Santa Monica is reopening on Monday June 15, 2020 for Summer Camp. Magnitude Cheer Magnitude Cheer reopens Monday on June 15, 2020. They teach cheer-leading and tumbling to children ages 3-18. Zooga Yoga West Hollywood Zooga Yoga West Hollywood is a kids yoga/music/dance class studio! They are working on a reopening plan as of June 11, 2020. They also offer mobile in home classes and outdoor small group classes in parks! Cookin' With Kids Cookin' With Kids is reopening on June 15, 2020! They offer cooking summer camp. Junior Chef University Junior Chef University is a mobile cooking school for kids, and they are starting cooking classes after the 4th of July. They are open for small intimate birthday parties and summer camps. Ola Spanish Immersion Ola Spanish Immersion is offering Spanish Summer Camp in July 2020. Robertson Art Zone Robertson Art Zone's Summer camp in-studio starts June 15, 2020. Dance for Kids Dance for Kids in Brentwood is reopening on June 22nd just in time for their summer session! Spirit Summer Day Camp Spirit Summer Day Camp will be open for summer camps starting June 22, 2020.

Does your kid have a birthday coming up? We have a great news for your birthday boy or birthday girl. They can enjoy LEGOLAND California for Free on their birthday in 2019. Yes, you heard it right…as of January 2019, LEGOLAND California is giving children 12 and under a free admission on their birthday in celebration of LEGOLAND California’s 20th birthday! LEGOLAND offers three birthday packages, and the birthday boy or girl is free with all the packages. The first package (express package) is for $85 per person for one day admission to LEGOLAND, with Parking, and a Birthday Cake, plus front of line pass for 1 ride. With the second package (ultimate package), you get everything as the express package plus choice of party theme, lunch themed party activities, birthday song and photo op with LEGO brick cake, and themed LEGO party favor for children. The second package is $95 per person. Minimum 6 total guests is required for this package, and reservations must be made by phone at least two weeks in advance. And the third package (awesome package) is $105 per person, and you get everything as the express package plus choice of party theme, lunch themed party activities, birthday song and photo op with LEGO brick cake, themed LEGO party favor for each child, LEGO minifigure for each child, birthday hotline for party host, and exclusive character meet & greet with Kai, Emmet, Wyldstyle or LEGO friends. This package also requires a minimum 6 total guests, and is only available on weekends. Reservations must be made by phone at least two weeks in advance. At LEGOLAND, you can enjoy interactive rides such as the new LEGO City Deep Sea Adventure submarine ride and the fan favorite LEGOLAND Water Park, featuring the newest ride Riptide Racers, are two areas adding inspiration for the yearlong birthday celebration as LEGOLAND California turns 20 years young! Since opening in 1999 with 12 rides and Miniland U.S.A., the Resort has grown into a multi-day destination offering more than 60 rides, shows and attractions with SEA LIFE aquarium, LEGOLAND Water Park, LEGOLAND Hotel and the new LEGOLAND Castle Hotel. LEGOLAND has a treat for its youngest guests as the Resort recreates the popular DUPLO Playtown, adds a new LEGOLAND Express train and reopens in the most scenic area of the Park. In this new location, kids will be able slide, hide, and ride throughout the interactive play area and board the new mini-locomotive for a fun-filled ride, giving more options to families with toddlers who are making their first visit to the theme park. There’s even more to celebrate in 2019 with an all new LEGO Friends Live Show and Character Dance Party at the new Miniland Stage. Guests will be invited to sing along to new songs, learn new dance moves plus interact with some old friends who will be there to help get the party started. To get more information on the birthday offer for kids in 2019, please visit: LEGOLAND.com/birthday. All new additions and events are included in the cost of admission to LEGOLAND California Resort. For LEGOLAND California Resort ticket prices, operating schedule and additional information, visit www.LEGOLAND.com or call 760-918-LEGO (5346). You may also like:

It is the holidays and the list of gifts we need to get for the kids, family and friends is getting longer and longer. I personally love it when I find good deals especially at stores like Target that everyone loves, so that I can save on my holiday shopping. Here are some great deals I've found that Target is offering Only today, November 27th, and on Sunday December 2nd. Today ONLY, November 27th, save 30% off Hearth & Hand with Magnolia Home Decor Items. And on top of it, get FREE shipping. If you are a Target Red Card Holder, you will save additional 5%. Today ONLY, November 27th, buy Threshold Fuzzy Blanket Throws for only $10.49 and Microplush Bed Blanket Threshold for only $16.09. These blankets are perfect for anyone in your family. They are soft and cozy and great for cuddling up by the fireplace when it eventually gets cold. Today, ONLY, November 27th, buy pillowfort kids dining items as low as $0.41. They come in different colors and are BPA Free. Also Today ONLY, save 30% Off Pillowfort Nightlights, Body Pillows, Blankets & More and get Free Shipping. If you are a Target Red Card Holder, you will save additional 5%. The savings, even gets with toys. Get up to 50% off Toys this week ONLY on 100 of toys that your kids would love. This offer is only valid online as part of Cyber Monday deal. You can also save $5 when you buy $20 on books. This offer is also only valid online. Target will be also offering up to 10% off on their Gift Cards (both in stores and online) this Sunday December 2nd ONLY. You can buy up to a maximum of $300 in Target Gift Card purchases per customer. That means you will get a maximum of a $30 discount! Don't miss out on these awesome offers. You can even buy the gift card for yourself and go shopping for your family and friends. Happy Shopping! This page includes affiliated links.

How often did you go to the same ‘family’ hill-station for your summer vacation? How would you rate your childhood in terms of traveling and exploring new places? Not satisfactory, right? We agree that traveling with your toddler is a challenging task especially for the mother who has to keep the child happy and healthy, but your child needs to know the world so that they grow up to be better citizens. It’s not only about the destination but it’s about the whole journey. Children have a much quicker learning curve and they adapt to things faster than us. So, by avoiding traveling with them, you are robbing them off of a great opportunity to discover, meet new people, and most importantly observe their surroundings. We handpicked some cool destinations in India that are kid-friendly. Photo by Colin Tsoi Kashmir and its beautiful landscape There is no explanation required for choosing Kashmir as a must visit place with your kids. The crown of India stands at the top of the list while choosing places. The colors and hues of the valley will mesmerize you and your child, and you will be amazed when she starts noticing every tree and every bird around her. This would be the time when she will start observing people with different dialects and colorful clothes. Your child will begin to admire the beauty that India has to offer! You can add memories to your trip by staying a night in the spectacular houseboat and wake up for a sunrise on ‘shikara’ in the splendid Dal lake. Photo by Aman Arora Nainital and Jim Corbett National park A popular hill station of north India, Nainital is a treat for nature lovers. Walk down the market lanes in the heart of Nainital, go boating in the Naini Lake and be sure to capture your child’s expressions when you go through the curvy roads and valleys. You can also buy beautiful handmade candles from the mall road as souvenirs. On your way back, visit the popular Jim Corbett national park, which is only 3-hours drive from Nainital. The dense forest is home to hundreds of animals and birds. The best part here is the jungle safari, which takes you to the tour of national park, and your child gets to see animals and birds in their natural habitat. If you are lucky you can also spot the royal Bengal tiger crossing your path. Don’t forget to end the day with teaching them the importance of wildlife conservation. Photo by Simply CVR Ooty and Kodaikanal Bestowed with the title of ‘Queen of hills’ of South India, Ooty has mesmerizing ambience and breath-taking landscapes. The hill station has lakes and waterfalls, peaks, and gardens for enjoying with your little one. You can indulge in various activities like horseback riding, boating, and fishing. If your child is very young and doesn’t speak words clearly, you will find her picking sounds of animals and copying them in her own style, which is always a pleasure to watch. Ooty is also famous for its handmade chocolates. Now that is going to be some treat for the young ones! Located nearby is Kodaikanal, which offers the thrilling views from the Telescope house. A complete journey into nature’s lap, this is going to stay in your memories for a long time to cherish. Photo by Crystian Cruz Agra Being parents to a curious child is always challenging, and it is your duty to make this learning interesting for him. What’s written in books vanishes, but real-life experiences always stay in your memories. And for that, it is important to travel to historic places like Taj Mahal. Taj Mahal in Agra is one of the places you need to travel with your child. Not only for the sake of history and knowledge, but because it is one of the seven wonders of world! Photo by Kunal Mukherjee Ajanta and Ellora When your child starts to learn about the history of the Ajanta and Ellora caves in his school curriculum, he will smile and thank you for this trip. Ajanta and Ellora caves located in the Aurangabad district of Maharashtra are part of the UNESCO world heritage sites, and you will know why after visiting them. The caves belong to 2nd century, and they were once home to the Buddhist monks. The wall paintings and carvings could be of great interest to your child, and be sure to buy him an encyclopaedia or a picture book from the stalls outside the caves. Photo by Criss Chengck Udaipur If you need to get a feel of royalty of Mewar kingdom, then Udaipur is your destination. Also known by popular name ‘City of lakes’, it is still untouched by urbanization, and carries the romance in every sunset and sunrise. One of the best forts of India is in Udaipur. The City's palace is the pride of the city. Located on the banks of Lake Pichola, the palace houses a crystal gallery, which leaves the visitors speechless. You should also visit the vintage car museum with your child. The palace authorities also run a light and sound show in the evenings, which showcases the history of Mewar kingdom, and it is very interesting to watch. To learn more about Traveling to India and its beautiful cities, please visit TransIndiaTravels.com. You may also enjoy: The Best Ski & Tubing Resorts Near Los Angeles For Families Best Road Trip Ideas For Holidays Getaway For LA Families 10 Most Popular Hindu Festivals of India

At Fun With Kids in LA, our mission is to inspire parents every day to do fun things with their kids. We share the best of LA with our awesome followers, and as a thank you for being so awesome, we surprise you with gifts that will inspire you to make memories with your families. This week, we are excited to partner up with Alex Theatre to giveaway a family 4 pack to The Nutcracker presented by Los Angeles Youth Ballet (Value $100). Internationally renowned ballet stars and prominent role models Ashley Murphy and Brooklyn Mack guest star in Los Angeles Youth Ballet’s critically-acclaimed production of The Nutcracker by award-winning choreographer Andrea Paris-Gutierrez, which caps the holiday season with four performances on Friday, December 21, 7 pm, Saturday, December 22, 2 pm and 7 pm, and Sunday, December 23, 2018, at 2 pm, at Glendale’s Alex Theatre. Get enchanted by the world of The Nutcracker where a magic Christmas tree grows taller and taller and the young heroine vanquishes the Mouse King to save her beloved Nutcracker. Transported through swirling snowflakes and waltzing flowers, Clara and her Nutcracker Prince travel to The Land of Sweets where Russian, Chinese, Spanish and Arabian dancers, along with Mother Ginger and her children, present them with gifts. Click here to enter for a chance to win. You must be 18 years of age to enter. Giveaway ends on December 16th at 12pm, and the tickets are for the show on Friday December 21st at 7:00 pm. For more information about The Nutcracker, please visit Alex Theatre's website. You may also enjoy: Best Events and Activities To Do in LA With Kids During Holiday Season 2018 Where To See and Take Photos With Santa In And Around LA During Holiday Season Best Places to See Holiday Lights in Los Angeles 2018 Photos by: Iker Gutierrez #giveaway

We've done our own survey about what Moms miss the most about their pre-kid lives, and here is the list of their honest answers, with sleep being on top of the list. You will find some very funny answers here that will actually make you laugh out loud! 1. Sleep. 2. Traveling on a whim. 3. Traveling without a budget. 4. Late careless nights out with girlfriends in the city. 5. Being able to stay up until 1am and not have to wake up at 6am to get the kids ready for school. 6. The abundance amount of energy I used to have. 7. Quite. 8. Freedom to do my own thing. If I make a mess it’s my mess and only mine. 9. Peace of mind, not worrying or thinking about a small human being every minute. 10. Less responsibility and care free life. sponsored 11. Playing computer games all night. 12. Being thinner. 13. Ability to go to the gym. 14. Spontaneity. 15. Taking a crap and wiping my butt uninterrupted! lol 16. Having alone time. 17. Being able to get up and go whenever I want. 18. Not having to be on 24/7. 19. Taking my time with meals and thinking about myself. 20. My Sanity. 21. Carefree attitude. 22. Going out with my friends without feeling guilty. 23. Sex. 24. Not getting up at 6 am. 25. Not worrying so much about money. 26. Eating in peace. 27. Long showers and then ironing my hair. 28. My convertible car. 29. Coming home to a clean home. 30. Showering alone. 31. Having a conversation without constantly getting interrupted. 32. Going to the restroom alone. 33. Not having to sneak out to run a quick errand. 34. Being skinny. 35. Free time. 36. Laying on my bed in a towel for an hour or so. 37. Going to shower and restroom without anyone staring at me. 38. Laying down on the couch for as long as I want while I watch whatever I want. 39. Pooping in peace. 40. Not sharing my pillow with 2 little heads. Head on to our Facbook Group, and let us know what you miss most about your pre-kid live. We would love to hear from you! You may also enjoy: 5 Easy Solutions to Have More Beds in a Hotel Room for Your Family 5 Best Strategies for Raising a Highly Sensitive Child 10 Places that Kids Eat For Free in LA We conducted a survey in our own Facebook Group "FUN THINGS TO DO WITH KIDS IN LA", and we used the answers to write this article. These answers are actual answers from real Moms.

For the first time at La Brea Tar Pits & Museum, you can explore how the Ice Age giants and their relatives evolved, adapted, and survived in a changing world at the new exhibit that just opened. If you have been to La Tar Pits Museum, you should know that La Brea Tar Pits & Museum is home to over 1 million ice age fossils from 650 different species. Many mammoths, mastodons, and other Ice Age mammals became trapped in the asphalt at the Tar Pits, and for decades, the world-famous museum at La Brea Tar Pits has been excavating and displaying incredible Ice Age fossils, including those from Columbian mammoths and American mastodons, and now you can experience their world come to life. At the new exhibit, "Mammoths and Mastodons", you can get up close to La Brea’s real fossils as well as new life-sized replicas that show what these animals looked like in life. Kids are encouraged to touch pretty much everything in the new exhibit like a Rock ‘Em Sock ‘Em Robots-style game where opponents face off against each other in a mammoth battle. You and your kids will be amazed by the science behind excavating and analyzing these fascinating creatures. This exhibit is free with your admission. The admission for adults is only $13 and for kids 3 to 12 is $5. All kids under 3 are free. For more information about this exhibit, visit The La Brea Tar Pit & Musuem's official website. You may also enjoy: Free Museum Days For LA Kids For January 2019 Southern California Museums Offer Free Admission on Museums Free-for-All Day on February 2, 2019

Your little girl's most favorite toy, Barbie, is having a birthday, and Amazon is celebrating it at Westfield Century City at their pop-up shop from March 22, 2019 through April 2, 2019! From princess to president, astronaut to zoologist, there isn’t a plastic ceiling Barbie hasn’t broken. Today, with over 200 careers and counting, she continues to inspire the limitless potential in every little girl. In addition to shopping a selection of Barbie dolls, books, toys, accessories and more, you can also jump into a life size Barbie box, and take photos of you and your kids at this famous icon. Don't forget to use the hashtag #Barbie60thxAmazon The pop up shop is located on level 2 near MeUndies at Century City Westfield Mall.

The family-friendly sleepovers at the Natural History Museum are back and offer a whole new way for the Museum to come to life! Get ready to become a nighttime paleontologist, and have your own dinosaur encounter on February 22, 2019. At the sleepover, you will have a chance to explore the Museum after hours, including the Dinosaur Hall, see a special Dinosaurs Encounters show, watch a movie in the 3D Theater, get up close with dinosaur specimens, do themed crafts and activities, go on a scavenger hunt, enjoy special performances, and more. The sleepovers are for children ages 5 through 12, and children must be accompanied by an adult. You will sleep on the floor in front of the iconic dioramas located in the North American Mammal Hall or the Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Oschin and Family Hall of African Mammals. Make sure to check-in for sleepover at 6:30 pm in the lower level of the Otis Booth Pavilion. Activities will begin at 7:30 pm sharp. No one will be permitted to check-in after 8:00 pm. We recommend taking your sleeping bags, pillows, or sleeping pads. If you are taking an air Mattresses, you need to take your own pump. Take a comfy and warm pajamas, toiletries, water bottles, flashlight, washcloth or small towel, and comfy walking shoes because you will be walking throughout the Museum. If you are a light sleeper, it is highly recommend to take your earplugs and night mask with you. You should also eat dinner before you arrive at the museum. An evening snack will be provided by the museum, which may include cookies, fruit, granola bars, lemonade, or juice. Breakfast is also included, and will include fresh fruit, bagels and cream cheese, assorted pastries, coffee, tea, and juice. No outside food or drink is permitted in the Museum. Tickets are $85 per person for non members, and $75 per person for members. Museum admission is included starting at 9:30 am on the day after the Sleepover. To reserve tickets, click here. For more information, please visit NHMLA's official website. For Group Reservations call 213-763-3218. Parking is located in the Museum’s Car Park, near the corner of Exposition Boulevard and Bill Robertson Lane. The fee for parking is $12 during a Sleepover. Upcoming Sleepovers are on May 31st (Bugs and Butterflies), and June 21st (Antarctic Dinosaurs).