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We have found you 9 amazing parks that are lush and green and provide plenty of good old fashion fun that connects you and your kids with nature and history. Kenneth Hahn State Recreation Area 4100 S La Cienega Blvd Los Angeles, CA Kenneth Hahn State Park includes large areas of native coastal sage scrub habitat, lawns and landscaped areas, picnic sites, tot lots, fishing lake, lotus pond, community center and five miles of trails with a spectacular view of Los Angeles. One of the most actively used features is the park’s variety of footpaths and trails. Echo Park Lake 751 Echo Park Ave Los Angeles, CA With the arrival of the new swan boats, Echo Park boats are a great way to enjoy the outdoors with your family. The stylish swans feature the option of a shade covering for sunny days, and are easy to maneuver and are a great fun for the entire family. You can also picnic at the park, or have breakfast inside the famous boathouse. Lake Balboa 6300 Balboa Blvd., Van Nuys, CA 91406 Lake Balboa is a great park for picnicking and some family Barbecue. It also has Children's Play Area, Jogging Path, Walking Paths, and Bike Path. Or you can rent swan boats, fly remote planes, kites, feed the ducks, and hike the 2 mile train. Point Fermin Park and Korean Bell of Friendship 3601 S Gaffey St San Pedro, CA 90731 Resting peacefully on the knoll overlooking the sea gate, the Korean Bell of Friendship site affords an amazing view of the Los Angeles harbor, the Catalina Channel and the sea terraces of San Pedro hill, and the park has several great picnic areas. Brookside Park 360 N Arroyo Blvd Pasadena, CA 91103 Brookside Park is Pasadena's second largest park consisting of 62 acre of scenic green space. There is plenty of open space to run and play along with some shade near popular pirate ship-themed playground, which is a must see. You should also take your bikes, and enjoy a ride around this massive park. Will Rogers State Historic Park 1501 Will Rogers State Park Rd Los Angeles, CA 90272 During the 1920s, Will Rogers bought a land consisting of 359 acres overlooking the Pacific Ocean in Santa Monica, where he developed a ranch. The ranch became the place where Will Rogers could relax with his family and friends, pursuing his favorite pastimes of riding and roping. In 1944, his widow, Betty, gave the ranch to California State Parks and it became a state historic park. On Thursdays and Fridays, you can take a public tour of Will’s ranch house every hour from 11a.m. to 3 p.m. and on Saturdays and Sundays every hour from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. You can also enjoy hiking, horse riding lessons & trail rides, picnicking, and polo games, which are held every weekend, except Memorial Day, the 4th of July, and Labor Day. Six times a year, movies are shown at the park. Hancock Park La Brea 5801 Wilshire Blvd. Los Angeles, CA The bones of thousands of prehistoric animals that had been entrapped during the Ice Age in pools of tar that bubbled from beneath the ground were exhumed from this site. You don't need to pay for admission to walk around the Pits or enjoy the park. The park is picnic and dog-friendly, and a wonderful place to enjoy the outdoors. El Dorado Nature Center and Regional Park 7550 E Spring St Long Beach 90815 El Dorado Nature Center is an oasis of natural habitat, offering you a chance to escape the hustle and bustle of the urban environment. With 105 acres, this park provides sanctuary for animals and plant life and features two miles of dirt trails and a ¼ mile paved trail wind around two lakes, a stream and forested areas. At the entrance, cross over the wooden bridge that spans the lake and you'll find yourself on a small island that houses the Visitor Center, containing educational displays, art gallery and a small gift shop offering environmentally themed books and gifts.

Netflix recently debuted a slate of new preschool series that are steeped in diversity, allowing young viewers to see themselves on screen. Not only has Netflix doubled down on diversity for its youngest viewers, but it’s also putting strong females as lead characters, proving that young girls can change the world. Ada Twist, Scientist Available on Netflix Ada Twist, Scientist follows the adventures of 8-year-old Ada Twist, a pint-sized scientist with a giant-sized curiosity, who aspires to discover the truth about absolutely everything. With the help of her two best friends, Rosie Revere and Iggy Peck, Ada unravels and solves mysteries for her friends and family. Ada shows kids that STEM is fun and attainable for everyone. Karma’s World Available on Netflix Karma’s World was created and produced by Chris ‘Ludacris’ Bridges. The series follows 10-year-old Karma Grant, an aspiring musical artist, and rapper with big talent and an even bigger heart. Smart, resilient, and deeply empathetic, Karma pours her soul into songwriting, channeling her feelings into whip-smart rhymes with passion, courage, and her signature brand of humor. She doesn’t just want to share her music with the world...she wants to change the world with it! Ridley Jones The new season starts on November 2, 2021 on Netflix Ridley Jones is Netflix’s newest preschool series, following six-year-old Ridley who, alongside her mother and grandmother, is a protector of the museum she calls home. Keeping the exhibits safe takes a real hero, especially when the lights go out and the exhibits — from Egyptian mummies to stampeding elephants — come to life! Throughout her many adventures, Ridley finds that being a good protector, and leader, is about finding common ground and respecting others, no matter what our differences might be. Ridley Jones includes the first nonbinary character on a preschool show, Fred the bison. The cast also includes other LGBTQ+ characters and can be found in the “Representation Matters” collection on Netflix. Fred has a recurring role in the series and is one of Ridley’s closest friends. For more series like these, check out Netflix Jr.'s YouTube Channel. You May Also Enjoy: 22 Full-Length Free Movies on YouTube for Kids! 67 Jolly Christmas Movies For Kids And Kids At Heart! 22 Spooky Halloween Movies For Kids!

If you love Disney movies, we have great news for you! This Friday, November 12, 2021, is Disney+ Day, and you can subscribe to Disney+ for only $1.99 just in time for streaming of Jungle Cruise, and Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings! Other new and popular movies on Disney+ to get excited about are: Luca Cruella Soul Jungle Cruise 22 vs. Earth US Again Black Beauty Black Widow Twenty Something Growing Fangs Nona Flora & Ulysses Raya & The Last Dragon The good, the Bart, and the Loki The Force Awakens From Its Nap Disney+ Day will also feature awesome deals and discounts on associated media like toys and books and several surprises throughout the day. And if you're a Disney theme park fan with a Disney+ account, you're invited to travel to the theme parks at Walt Disney World Resort and Disneyland Resort 30 minutes prior to opening and go inside before other guests are allowed in. Additionally, ShopDisney will offer free shipping from November 12 to November 14, and will be rolling out new products featuring Raya and the Last Dragon, Luca, Star Wars: The Bad Batch and more. If you love audiobooks, you can get certain e-books for only $.99, and access new digital collectibles from Dinsey, Pixar, Marvel, The Simpsons, and Star Wars. To celebrate Disney+ Day, participating AMC Theatres will be showing four surprise screenings of Disney+ Fan Faves for only $5+tax! And the best part of the surprise is that you won’t know what classic movie is being shown until it begins. Each screening will also feature a surprise short, and all guests will receive a FREE Disney+ poster and a 20-oz. Coca-Cola Freestyle® drink & Cameo-sized popcorn for $5+tax with your ticket purchase. (Show your ticket at concessions to get this great deal.) Another exciting news is that Disney+ is launching a special IMAX format for 13 Marvel movies on Disney+ Day. The new format allows viewers to see smaller black bars in certain scenes, which include the following movies: Iron Man Guardians of the Galaxy Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 Captain America: Civil War Doctor Strange Thor: Ragnarok Black Panther Avengers: Infinity War Ant-Man and The Wasp Captain Marvel Avengers: Endgame Black Widow Shang-Chi and The Legend of The Ten Rings Disney+ further plans to release several first looks and new trailers for upcoming content on Disney+ Day. Disney+ subscription offer is valid until 11:59 PM PST on November 14, 2021, and only for new Disney+ subscribers and returning Disney+ subscribers with no current active entitlement. To subscribe for Disney+, or for more information about Disney+ offers on Disney Day, visit Disney+'s official website. You May Also Enjoy: 67 Jolly Christmas Movies For Kids And Kids At Heart! 22 Full-Length Free Movies on YouTube for Kids! The Best Movie Subscriptions, Video Streaming Services, and Movie Apps For Families!

If you are looking for Southern comfort food that will make you want to go back again and again, look no further! We have found an awesome restaurant in Beverly Hills that serves the most delicious food, and we want to tell you all about it! Nestled at the edge of Beverly Hills and West Hollywood, Yardbird offers a unique culinary experience inside the Beverly Center! From the moment we walked in, we were immediately greeted by a friendly hostess who sat us immediately. The ambiance is lovely and the bar is tastefully decorated. You can choose to sit indoors or outdoors, but no matter where you sit you will be impressed with their service. Everything on the menu sounds so delicious that I've promised myself to go back until I try everything on the menu. Yardbird is famous for its Chicken & Waffles, which are cooked for 27 hours to perfection. Each bite is crispy and scrumptious, and the waffles are fluffy with a perfect crunch on the outside. The macaroni & cheese is a great compliment to the tender chicken. The Sweet Tea Braised Short Rib which is complemented with mashed potatoes, and roasted vegetables just melts in your mouth. It is also a very popular dish at Yardbird, and we highly recommend it. We also tried the deviled eggs as a starter. These are flawlessly prepared with a double dose of dill flavor, and an umami feel with an added texture of smoked roe on top. The most impressive dish on the menu for me was the Tomahawk Steak. If you are a steak lover like me, you have to try the Tomahawk steak. I've had my share of steaks at high-end restaurants, and I have to confess that the Tomahawk Steak at Yardbird is by far one of the most amazing steaks I've ever had in my life. It is simply delicious -- so tender, juicy, loaded with flavor, and done impeccably edge-to-edge. "Yardbird is a tribute to all the craveable American classics that bring people together, where guests can indulge in brunch, lunch, dinner, and a curated cocktail program highlighting a dynamic collection of bourbons." If you still have room for dessert after dinner, you must try Yardbird’s signature cake, Giant Chocolate Bacon Cake, made with six deep, dark layers of Chocolate, and topped with cooked bacon. Yuuummm! 😋 If you are going to Yardbird with kids, your kids will enjoy their food as much as you do, with a great menu designed just for your little picky eaters. On the kid's menu, you can find Drumsticks, Crispy Chicken Biscuit, Little Burger, Grilled Shrimp, and of course Macaroni & Cheese. All food on the kid's menu includes one sweet tea or lemonade and a scoop of homemade ice cream. Yardbird also features private rooms for your private parties, and catering seven days a week. "Whether it’s providing a custom culinary experience for your guests, adding an infused bourbon tasting, or transforming the space in your vision, we have you covered." For an awesome Christmas dinner, look no further! Yardbird has amazing Prime Rib or Roasted Chicken Christmas Dinner packages that serve 5 to 8 people, and you can order online and pick it up at the restaurant. I also noticed something interesting on Yardbird's website. You can become a VIP guest by starting a House Account. The House Accounts get you bonus dining credit and unlock rewards and benefits. The more you pre-pay for your next few visits, the larger the bonus you receive! Yardbird Los Angeles is located at 8500 Beverly Blvd, Suite 112, Los Angeles, CA 90048, and is open Monday through Friday from 3 pm to 10 pm, and Saturday and Sunday from 10 am to 10 pm. You can make a reservation online or by calling 323.250.8034. For more information about Yardbird Los Angeles, please visit Yardbird's official website. Disclosure: I was invited to Yardbird Los Angeles with my family for review purposes. All opinions are my own.

Everyone should travel more often for its obvious benefits. It changes you physically and psychologically. Travel is however expensive. Traveling with the entire family is especially viewed as a luxury by many. While it is a blessing to afford to get away for a weekend trip with the entire family, you do not have to break the bank or accumulate credit card debt. At FUN WITH KIDS IN LA we believe that finances should not stand in the way of travel, good times, and adventure. When the kids are out of school and the temptation to go on a weekend mini-vacation calls, you can use a little creativity and planning to craft a budget that cuts costs without limiting the fun to be had. We have come up with effective tips to help you plan your next budget-friendly weekend trip. How to choose the perfect destination Choosing a destination can be a challenge. In addition to cost, there are so many other factors to consider. You have to factor in the interests of both parents and kids, and the kind of experience you want to have. Start by making a list of the activities you can enjoy doing as a family, and places you have always wanted to go. You can then narrow down your destination list based on the attractions and activities that are available in each city. Keep an open mind on your destination choices. Avoid setting your heart in a particular place. Your final choice of destination should depend on your budget. Be on the lookout for discounted family vacation packages. Make sure that your plans and schedules are flexible enough to enjoy these packages. How to save on Accommodation When traveling with kids, accommodation options are not as broad. You will need to pick an option with proper amenities. Family resorts provide all-inclusive amenities which allow families to engage in activities for the entire family while sticking to a fixed budget. If you are on a tight budget, opt for a vacation home instead of a traditional hotel. Vacation homes are significantly cheaper than hotels. They will provide you with huge cost savings on several fronts. Additionally, the additional space for your kids to play will get them out of your hair while you relax in the mornings and late evenings. If your family loves the outdoors, nothing says weekend vacation like a campsite. You can find an amazing campground with fun activities for the entire family. Saving on Food and Drinks Food is one of the most important considerations you have to make when traveling with children. You need good food options that are healthy and nutritious for their growing bodies. Trying the local food is part of the thrill of traveling but it can be costly. Depending on your budget, there are several dining options that can save you money. Staying in an all-inclusive resort or hotel gives you access to plenty of food options. Vacation homes are typically equipped with a kitchen and cooking supplies. You can save money by preparing your meals. This is especially useful if your kids are picky eaters. Keep your business running While finding ways to cut costs during your family weekend trip, you should also make sure that your income stream does not dry up. To avoid missing out on the sales and business opportunities that might help you recover the vacation expenses, you need to plan for your absence. Zenbusiness recommends delegating responsibilities and empowering your employees to make decisions in your absence. Find someone to take your place for the weekend. The person you leave in charge should be able to complete at least 80% of the tasks as well as you. Bottom line You do not have to spend a fortune on your next weekend getaway with your family. Plan a budget-friendly trip by having a sound game plan and being on the lookout for deals and special offers.

When planning a family vacation or a trip, many parents think immediately of a trip to the beach. Kids love the sand and surf, parents enjoy the relaxed atmosphere, and the entire family can have fun together with a variety of activities. Southern California offers an abundance of vacation opportunities, but we think the very best destinations are the beaches. Take a look at the top five L.A. beaches for your family vacation or trip, and decide which one suits you the best. Malibu Best for: Relaxing in a beautiful setting. Malibu welcomes families for the ultimate Los Angeles beach vacation. Picture long stretches of sand, big waves, and gorgeous scenery in every direction. Nature lovers will find plenty to appreciate in Malibu’s tide pools and marshes. Highlights: Explore the tide-pools, rocks, caves, and marshes. Lodging options range from campgrounds to boutique hotels. Zuma Beach offers lifeguards, plenty of parking, and food and drinks for purchase. Leo Carrillo State Park is perfect for swimming, fishing, shell hunting, and surfing. Planning a winter trip? See whales from Malibu beaches from December to March. Santa Monica Best for: Family fun Santa Monica is famous for its iconic pier, warm beach, and luxurious resort hotels. Families will find plenty to do. Plan your vacation here if you want to relax on the sand, ride roller coasters, and shop at unique stores all in the same trip. Highlights: The Santa Monica Pier is a fun, historic destination with thrill rides, an antique carousel, street performers, and more. Santa Monica State Beach is a popular 3-mile stretch of sand and surf with walking and bike paths. Third Street Promenade is an open-air shopping center featuring a range of high-end shops and restaurants. Long Beach Best for: Kids who love animals If your kids are crazy about sea creatures, a trip to Long Beach, will give them an amazing opportunity to get up close and personal with an array of ocean life. The Aquarium of the Pacific is a must-see destination, but Long Beach offers enough diversions to please the entire family. Highlights: The Aquarium of the Pacific is a world-class aquarium that showcases all the wonders of the Pacific Ocean. For an extra special visit, book a behind-the-scenes tour or sleepover event. The Queen Mary, a historic ocean liner turned hotel, gives visitors a taste of history. The brunch is fabulous, too. Rosie’s Dog Beach is the best place for pups to play in the surf. Take a boat ride on the Pacific Ocean. There are many options, including whale or dolphin viewing cruises, brunch cruises, exciting sailboat rides, and more. Venice Beach Best for: Tweens and teens Everyone should visit Venice Beach at least once, and it’s sure to make an especially good impression on your tweens and teens. This funky, bohemian spot invites you to relax, show your artistic side, and appreciate Los Angeles surfer culture. Don’t forget to tour the canals; Venice got its name for a reason. Highlights: The famous Venice Boardwalk entertains with street art, live performers, and eclectic shops. Watch the workouts at the skate park and the original Muscle Beach. Foodies won’t want to miss the Abbot Kinney neighborhood, famous for its array of hip restaurants, bars, and coffee houses. Hit the beach for three miles of sandy fun. Oxnard Best for: Quiet getaways When your family needs to unplug and focus on relaxation, travel to the north end of Los Angeles to Oxnard, one of Southern California’s best-kept secrets. The atmosphere is relaxed and unpretentious, without skimping on the comforts that make a vacation feel like a vacation. Highlights: Oxnard Beach Park offers beach access, along with picnic tables, barbecues, a super-fun playground, and other amenities. Kiddie Beach Park, located at the north end of Silver Strand Beach, is a small, sandy cove protected from big waves. It’s the perfect spot for little ones to play. The Channel Islands Harbor is a launching point for boat excursions, fishing trips, and other maritime activities. Mandalay Beach is a beautiful quiet beach with excellent paved walking path Wherever your destination, remember that your goal is to have fun and reconnect with the people you love most. A beach trip offers many opportunities for outdoor activities and relaxing moments, which are just what you need to have the best family vacation or trip possible. FUN WITH KIDS IN LA IS YOUR SOURCE OF FAMILY FUN!

Your library card is not just good for borrowing books from your public library. It also comes with a lot of cool and free perks, and one of them is getting free passes to various Museums and cultural institutions through Discover & Go! Discover & Go is a program provided by your library that offers free and low-cost passes for museums, science centers, zoos, theatres, and other cultural destinations. The free passes are available to LA County residents using your permanent library card. Only adults ages 18 and over with a full access library card in good standing can reserve Discover & Go passes. Digital library cards may not be used to reserve passes. You can reserve up to 4 passes depending on the venue. Some only allow 2 passes. Please read the details of each museum to find out more. How to Reserve a Pass Visit the Discover & Go portal and log in using your library card number and PIN. Browse by museum or date. Make a reservation by selecting a date and venue. Shortly before your visit, print out your pass. Note: You cannot cancel your passes once they have been printed. Enjoy your visit! Available Museums and Zoo(s) The Broad The Broad makes its collection of contemporary art from the 1950s to the present accessible to the widest possible audience by presenting exhibitions and operating a lending program to art museums and galleries worldwide. By actively building a dynamic collection that features in-depth representations of influential contemporary artists and by advancing education and engagement through exhibitions and diverse public programming, the museum enriches, provokes, inspires, and fosters appreciation of art of our time. Craft Contemporary Located on Los Angeles' historic Miracle Mile since 1965, Craft Contemporary reveals the potential of craft to educate, captivate, provoke, and empower. With a focus on contemporary art made from craft media and processes, Craft Contemporary presents dynamic exhibitions by established and emerging artists and designers who are often underrepresented in larger art institutions. Through a robust roster of regular programs and events, Craft Contemporary offers creative opportunities for the public to participate in hands-on workshops led by professional artists. Craft Contemporary cultivates an environment for people in Los Angeles to deepen their relationship to art, creativity, and one another. GRAMMY Museum The GRAMMY Museum explores and celebrates the enduring legacies of all forms of music; the creative process; the art and technology of the recording process; and the history of the GRAMMY Awards, the premier recognition of recorded music accomplishment. The GRAMMY Museum is a non-profit organization dedicated to cultivating a greater understanding of the history and significance of music. Paying tribute to our collective musical heritage, the Museum explores and celebrates all aspects of the art form--from the technology of the recording process to the legends who've made lasting marks on our cultural identity. Hammer Museum The Hammer Museum at UCLA believes in the promise of art and ideas to illuminate our lives and build a more just world. The Hammer offers exhibitions and collections that span classic to contemporary art, as well as programs that spark meaningful encounters with art and ideas. Through a wide-ranging, international exhibition program, the Hammer highlights contemporary art since the 1960s, especially the work of emerging and under-recognized artists. The exhibitions, collections, and nearly 300 public programs annually--including film screenings, lectures, symposia, readings, music performances, and workshops for families--are all free to the public. The Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County The Natural History Museum has amassed one of the world's most extensive and valuable collections of natural and cultural history -- more than 35 million objects, some as old as 4.5 billion years. Its curatorial staff not only cares for those collections, but uses them for groundbreaking scientific and historic research. The Museum also curates new, immersive exhibitions that give visitors the opportunity to explore the "big picture" of our planet -- specimens and objects, the stories behind them, and the increasing interrelatedness of the natural and cultural worlds. The La Brea Tar Pits and Museum The La Brea Tar Pits and Museum is the only consistently active urban Ice Age excavation site in the world and houses one of the world's largest and most diverse collections of Late Pleistocene fossils. The Museum now hosts Project 23, an excavation project that can inform new research on global warming, geological change, and biodiversity. Los Angeles Zoo and Botanical Gardens The Los Angeles Zoo and Botanical Gardens is home to more than 1,400 mammals, birds, amphibians, and reptiles representing more than 270 different species, of which more than 58 are endangered. LA Plaza de Cultura y Artes LA Plaza de Cultura y Artes, a nonprofit cultural arts center in downtown Los Angeles, celebrates and cultivates an appreciation for the enduring and evolving influence of Mexican and Mexican American culture in Los Anqeles and Southern California. If you know that your local museum would like to be a part of Discover & Go, please provide a contact person who we can share the information with, and send an email to discoverandgo@library.lacounty.gov. Pass Reservations You can make reservations up to 3 months in advance. New tickets are released on the first of each month. All free tickets are first come, first served, until all tickets are exhausted for the month. You can have up to 2 active reservations at a time. For some museums, passes are restricted to 1-per-calendar-year per customer. Double check the dates for these, and don’t print them until you’re sure you can attend! Reservations can be canceled only if the pass has not been printed. Log into Discover & Go to cancel your reservation online. The pass is only valid for the name and date on the pass. Valid photo ID is required for admission. For more information about getting free passes to cultural centers, visit LA County Library's website.

Should Bear Grylls Ski or Paraglide Down a Mountain? Should He Run Away or Fight a Wolf? You decide! In the new series by Netflix, You v. Wild, viewers decide what Bear Grylls eats, encounters, and experiences. You v. Wild is a new live action, interactive family-friendly adventure series coming to Netflix on April 10th. In You vs. Wild, you can join survival expert Bear Grylls on exciting adventures all over the world. Dense jungles, towering mountains, brutal deserts, and mysterious forests await, with tough decisions around every corner. In this groundbreaking interactive adventure series, you make all the decisions and whether or not Bear succeeds or fails is totally up to you. Watching Bear Grylls in action and learning survival tips from him is a great learning experience. Make a family night out of it, and get your kids involved in making decisions. Not only they will learn survival skills, they will also learn how to make right decisions, as each is crucial in this exciting new series. Photo Credits: Netflix

This list would come handy for when you run out of lunch ideas for your kids. We have listed 30 quick and easy lunch ideas for back to school that are perfect for busy parents and caregivers. 1. Turkey Sandwich 2. Chicken Nuggets 3. Mini Pizza Bites 4. Hot Dog 5. Buttered Noodles 6. Mini Cheese Burgers 7. Spaghetti 8. Peanut Butter & Jelly Sandwich 9. Mac & Cheese (add broccoli to make broccoli Mac & Cheese) 10. Taco Rolls 11. Fish Sticks 12. Angel Hair Pasta 13. Quesadilla (add chicken to make chicken Quesadilla) 14. Lentil Soup 15. Grilled Chicken Skewers from Costco 16. Grilled Cheese Sandwich 17. Chicken Noodle Soup 18. Chicken Taquitos 19. Pesto Noodles 20. Bagel & Cream Cheese 21. Corn Dogs 22. Pasta Prima Spinach & Mozzarella Ravioli from Costco 23. Fully Cooked Bibigo Chicken Mini Wontons from Costco 24. Apple Peanut Butter Wrap 25. Boiled Egg Sandwich 26. Chicken Salad Sandwich 27. Tuna Salad Sandwich 28. Wagon Wheel Pasta Salad 29. Rice Bowl with Cooked Veggies 30. Bow Tie Pasta with Broccoli & Peas #backtoschool #lunchideas

Echo Park has officially reopened as of May 26, 2021 after two months of closure for repairs. The park was closed for two months since March to clear the homeless community, who were camping at the park during the pandemic. The Department of Recreation approved more than $1.1 million for repair of the park. The improvements included tree trimming, graffiti removals, new landscaping, an upgraded playground, boathouse, restrooms, plumbing, and more. Security cameras now cover the entire park, which will be monitored by the city. The city has also added four gates and fencing that can be closed at night to avoid camping at night by homeless community. The park is located at 751 N. Echo Park Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90026, and is open from 5:00 am to 10:30 pm at this time. For more information about Echo Lake Park visit Echo Park Lake's website or call (213) 847-0929.

As parents we are always looking for ways to limit our kids' screen time, and gaming is on top of the chart when it comes to screen time. According to a recent research, 91% of kids between ages 2 and 17 are playing video games, and Xbox One is among the top video consoles that kids play these days. In this article I will show you step by step instructions on how to set up parental controls on your kid's Xbox One right from your computer or your smart phone so that you can limit your kid's time, and control what games he can play. As you may already know, Xbox has been created by Microsoft, and Microsoft games are designed to have all of the game data, achievements, rewards and history of your kids saved online on the cloud, and for that reason you need a Microsoft account to play. If your kid has his own email address to sign in to a Microsoft account, then you'll need his Microsoft account information. Once you have the information, follow these instructions: Go to Microsoft.com and on the left top corner, click on "Sign in to your account". If you have an account, go ahead and log in to your Microsoft Account. If not, create a new account with your own email address. You can add your picture and set up your profile as you wish. After you sign in to your account, click on your picture or the icon on the left top corner and click on "My Microsoft Account". After you go to your My Microsoft Account, Click on "Family". Click on "Add Family Member" to add your child's account that he uses to sign into his Xbox One, and send an Invite to your child's email account. You will need to have access to your child's email to accept the invitation. Open the email that you just sent to your child's email account and click on "Join", and then "Join the family". Once you accept the invitation, you will see your child account waiting to be accepted. Click on "Accept Now" and your child will be a family member under your account to be controlled. You can set up different accounts for each member of your family and give different permissions and time limitations to each member. They just need to log in with their own account every time they want to play. Now that your child's account is under family members, you have access to his account and the power to limit his activity, set up screen time, limit apps and games, restrict contents he can view, and control his spending. Limit Activity Under "Device Limits", you will see your child's Xbox or his other devices that are signed in with the same email account. Click on the button on the left to the Xbox to limit the activity. Here, you can limit the activity day by day by choosing the desired time limit for each day. You can give as low as 30 minutes play time to maximum of 12 hours, or block the day entirely. App and Game Limits First make sure that your child has turned on the Activity reporting and history on his account, and if not, sign in with his account and give all the necessary permissions and then sign back to your own account to continue. On top of the page, click on "App and game limits", and turn on App and game limits. Here, you will see all the games that your child has been playing on his Xbox One. You can click on each game or app and limit the time for each game or app on weekdays and weekends. Content Restrictions Go back to the top of the page, and click on "Content Restrictions" to set an age limit to block inappropriate apps, games, and media. First, turn on Block inappropriate apps, games & media, then choose your kids age, and the content that are inappropriate for your kid's age will not be available on his Xbox One Console anymore. Web Browsing Turn "Web Browsing" on to block inappropriate websites and help protect your child from sites and search results that are too mature. This setting works with Microsoft Edge on Windows 10, Xbox One, and Android devices running Microsoft Launcher, as well as Internet Explorer on Windows 10 and Xbox One devices. To allow certain websites, or block certain websites, you can enter the website addresses under "Always allowed" or "Always blocked". Spending Go back to the top of the page again, and click on "Spending". Here, you can add money to your kid's Microsoft account, so he can buy what he wants without spending too much. Turn on "Needs adult approval to buy things" to require your approval for the things your child wants to buy in the Microsoft Store—except for what he gets with gift cards or money already in his Microsoft account. Turn on "Email me when my child gets stuff" so you would get emails every time your child tries to buy something on Xbox. You can also add money to your kid's account, and see his purchase history. If you have any questions and need further instructions, write a comment below and I will answer all your questions.

From the moment that I walked into this absolute treasure on Pico and Doheny, I was struck by the calm, and the warmth of the ambiance. It was apparent that the love that the owners poured into this Los Angeles landmark over 40 years ago is as palpable as ever. The newly renovated space allows for parts of the past to peak through in the form of autographed bricks from the Golden age of Hollywood, when this was a popular Italian restaurant, and mementos spanning the time when Mrs. Adler was at the helm. The restaurant is a pleasant place with great food, and fantastic service; much like a family space, inclusive, and cozy. There was a reverence for the care that its‘ creators brought to it; it is more than just a nice place to eat. We were at the restaurant for a Sunday Brunch and ordered the French Toast, Latkes, and Eggs Benedict, which were all beautifully plated and exceptionally delicious! It was such a relaxing Sunday, eating in tranquility with the soothing sound of the piano in the background. The story is that when Bernie, and Leah Adler (Spielberg's Mom) opened the doors to The Milky Way in 1977, "their vision was to offer fine kosher food to the Jewish Community at a time when such a thing didn't exist in Los Angeles. Leah wanted to introduce interesting fare to many who had never tasted dishes like Cajun, Mexican, or Thai. Shortly after opening, it was very apparent that the main attraction wasn't just the food, but was Leah herself!" "From the framed family photographs to the movie posters headlined by Adler’s son director Steven Spielberg, dining inside really feels like stepping into Adler’s own kitchen." --Eater Los Angeles The Milky Way Restaurant is located at 9108 W. Pico Blvd., Los Angeles . CA 90035, Tel 310.859.0004. The restaurant is open Mondays through Thursdays from 11:30am to 2:30pm, and from 5:00 to 9:00pm; Fridays from 11:30am to 2:00pm. It is closed on Saturdays, and open on Sundays from 4:00 pm to 9:00pm, and from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm for Sunday Brunch. The Milky Way is also available for private events up to 60 guests seated, and semi-private events for up to 40 guests. For more information, and to reserve a table, please visit The Milky Way's official website. #foodie #LA

Toast and Taste Aboard the Trolley’s Top Deck as You Embark on a Journey Through The Famed Outdoor Destination! Caruso is taking The Grove’s newest outdoor dining experience to new heights with the introduction of Bistro 1759. Located atop the property’s double decker trolley, Bistro 1759 is an all-new private dining experience where you can delight in a fabulous feast while riding through The Grove’s famed pedestrian street. Beginning May 18, step aboard the trolley’s new top deck dining space and enjoy an unforgettable experience perfect for birthdays, celebrations, and anniversaries alike. Available for parties up to 10 you can take in The Grove from a stunning new vantage point as the Trolley gently coasts along the property’s beloved First Street past the iconic Park and Dancing Fountain. The coveted experience lasts 90 minutes and hosts a four-course menu specially curated by Blue Ribbon Sushi Bar & Grill. With main menu classics such as Spicy Tuna on Crispy Rice, Wings & Oxtail Friend Rice, and chef selected Sashimi Platters, along child friendly options like Kids Maki, Blue Ribbon Cheeseburger, and Ginger Bread Pudding, you can personalize menus to be served on the lively 90-minute journey. Wine and cocktail pairings are also available to accompany meals with a variety of wine, beer, sake, and spirits (for adults). The Grove’s famous green and gold trolley, adorned with numbers 1759 (a signature Caruso Easter egg), is built from a historic undercarriage of a 1950s Boston streetcar and has been stationed at the property’s First Street since the properties’ opening in 2002. Driven by a classically attired conductor, the electric powered train has become an icon of The Grove for almost two decades, and now, is leading the latest guest innovation for the property as the first in Caruso’s premiering line of exceptional dining experiences. In addition to The Grove’s Bistro 1759, extraordinary dining experiences are also available at Caruso’s The Americana at Brand and Palisades Village destinations. Private cobblestone dining is available Fountain-side at The Americana at Brand, while Palisades Village offers The Coast Lounge, an indoor and outdoor private event space available for groups of up to 10. Bistro 1759 will be accepting reservations for private dining parties for lunch and dinner from May 18. Experiences begin at $1,000. For bookings and more information, please visit The Grove LA and follow @TheGroveLA on Instagram.

If you are planning a vacation with variety, you should consider Spain. Here you can explore historical sights, fine arts, scenic beaches, and mouthwatering cuisine. The best time to visit Spain depends upon the places you want to go and what you want to do. Tourism is high during the spring and fall seasons because of the moderate climate. This is the best time to plan your trip from LA to Spain. During any time of the year, you can explore many places as per your interest and timeline. How is the Weather in Spain? There’s not much difference in the weather between Spain and LA. The difference in temperatures is around 4.5 to 7 degrees Celsius. However, summers could be really hot, so plan accordingly. Summers in Spain are dry, sunny, and hot. The temperatures climb up to the 80s during summers around the Madrid region. If you go to Seville, you'll feel more heat with temperatures about 93 degrees Fahrenheit. Barcelona during summers is similar but more sticky. Areas near the Atlantic coast are colder destinations to travel in summers. Here the temperatures are around 70 degrees, accompanied by breezy winds. Temperatures drop too much during the winters in Spain. Madrid experiences temperatures in the 30s, while some hilly areas have freezing weather. A good time to visit if you are a Ski lover. Northern regions experience plenty of rain during winters. Spring and fall have a moderate climate, with clear blue skies and calming heat. The weather in Spanish regions is unpredictable during these months. You can still enjoy your vacations without the blazing heat and chilling air. Famous Festivals of Spain During festivals, you will notice a hike in hotel prices. But when compared to LA, the prices are still reasonable to book. These festivals are once-in-a-lifetime experiences and worth trying. From rural to urban and small to big cities, each place has its unique celebrations all through the year. The Holy Week is a main Festival throughout the country. But the festivity in Seville and Malaga is remarkable. You should plan a vacation during this time, even if you are a non-religious person. If you want to enjoy the La Tomatina festival, then you have to visit Buñol during the last week of August. Over 20000 people are involved in the La Tomatina festival every year. The participants throw tomatoes at each other, covering everything and everyone in red. Plan your travel well in advance as tickets sell out very fast during this time. Saint John's eve is another beautiful festival in Spain, it comes at the end of June and marks the start of summer. The festival night is celebrated with family and friends together. Where they enjoy a few drinks, watch fireworks, and plan for upcoming summers. People have bonfires on the beaches and jump over them as a good luck sign. Famous Attractions to Visit in Spain Spain is famous for the most beautiful Cathedrals in the world. Montserrat is a well-known religious site in Spain and is at the top of a 7-mile high mountain. You can travel by bus through the narrow roads to reach the destination. The views are spectacular from the bus but can toss a few people's stomachs. To be on the safe side, you must book your trip a few days in advance. Barcelona has the famous The Basílica i Temple Expiatori de la Sagrada Família. It is a massive unfinished Catholic Church designed by Antoni Gaudí. The church will be finalized by 2026. You can get a complete view of the city by reaching the top of one of its towers. However, it has an elevator to go to the top, but the visitors have to return through the stairs. Famous Foods and Drinks in Spain All the seasons are good to enjoy the food in Spain. Summer menus have many seafood items and grilled fish along with gazpacho(veg-soup). Jamon, a famous Spanish food, is a must-try regardless of whatever time you visit Spain. It is made by salting the Ham's legs and hanging them for a few months to dry. Best enjoyed with crusty bread and a glass of cava (Spanish wine). Another dish to try out in Spain is Paella, a rice-based delicacy. There are many versions of Paella, but the original one is with chicken, rabbit, or seafood. You can find this at every restaurant in Spain but be careful, from where you order? For an authentic taste, try this dish from a busy restaurant. What is the Best Time to Book a Flight to Spain? The total flight duration is around 12 hours to 16 hours from LA to Spain. This depends on the flight and the destination airport you choose. The cost of your flight depends on various factors. Some of them are the source, destination, how much in advance you book tickets, and airlines. You can still save a few dollars while booking your flight to Spain by knowing these simple facts: Flights are cheapest in the "dead zones" during the first two weeks of December and the end of January. Flights are cheap because fewer tourists fly during this time. When booking your tickets, set alerts on booking apps. You will be alerted whenever the price drops during your set time. Always remember that the cheapest days to book air travel are the weekdays. So plan your holidays from Wednesday to Wednesday.

Most schools are now using Google Classroom to assign homework to students and to receive their homework electronically as well. If you don't have a scanner at home, don't panic. We will show you in few easy steps how to use your iphone or ipad to scan your kids' homework and send to their teachers electronically. A free scanner is already built into your iphone or ipad that you can use to get by during social distancing. Follow these easy steps to scan any document: Open Your Notes Application and create a new note by clicking on the icon on the right bottom corner. Click on the camera icon in your existing Note, and choose "Scan Documents". Position the document in view and take a picture of your document. Drag near corners to adjust, and click on "Keep Scan" if you are satisfied with your picture, or retake if you are not satisfied. Click "Save" to save your document. If you have more than one page, continue the above steps in the same Note document. You can now send all your documents in the same Note to your kid's teacher by Email or through Google Drive. Click on the icon on the right top corner of your Note, and choose Email or Google Drive. If you don't have Google Drive on your iphone or ipad, go to App Store and download Google Drive, then follow the instructions below to upload your documents into Google Drive: Open your Note with the saved documents that you want to upload to Google Drive. Click on the icon on the right top corner of your Note, and choose Drive. Choose an Account that you want to use to upload your documents into. (If your kids have been assigned an email from LAUSD, choose that email to send documents to their teachers). Choose "My Drive" at the bottom of Google Drive App. Choose a folder that you want to use for saving the documents to be shared. If you don't have a specific folder assigned for homework, you can create one by clicking on the plus icon on top of the right hand corner of your Google Drive App. Choose a name for your folder and click on create. Click on your desired folder and click "Save here" at the right bottom corner, and click "upload" on the right top corner to upload your documents. Now open your Google Drive App and sign in with your kid's LAUSD email address. You should see your recent document on top of the screen when you open your Google Drive App. Click on the document, and then click on the three dots ... on right top corner. Click on "Share" and enter your kid's teacher's email address that has been provided by school or the teacher. You can add a message if you desire, and click on send or the little triangle on the right bottom corner. You can give different permission to people you choose to share your documents with. Choose "Editor" if you want to give permission to a person to edit your documents in the shared folder. Choose "Viewer", if you only want to give them permission to view the document, and choose "Commenter" if you want to give permission to a person to make comments on your documents. If you have questions, please send us your questions, using the comment box below, and we'll be happy to answer.