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November 18, 2011 by: Kara Noel Lawson

May the Force be with you at the Discovery Science Center

Last night we were invited to the grand opening of Discovery Science Center’s STAR WARS: Where Science Meets Imagination exhibit.

It was awesome.

Like a must see for Star Wars fans.

Really!

The kiddos were a little excited…

In case you were wondering, I did stop off at Old Navy on the way so the kiddos would have Star Wars Tees…

We got to see life size characters and LOADS of artifacts from the movies. Each display had a written explanation along with phone-like audio commentary gadgets…

The exhibit was very interactive with a drivable hover craft and robots you can build and program to move. Both were a hit! (FYI – you have to be 5 years old and a certain height – it looked around 48” – to ride the hover craft. You might need to pre prep little ones who won’t be able to ride.)

Outside there is a full-size replica of the cockpit of the Star Wars IV’s Millennium Falcon. (Think Star Tours Light). You get to see some pretty amazing real life pictures of our own galaxy.

Click here to read an overview of the whole STAR WARS: Where Science Meets Imagination exhibit!

Tickets are $24.95 adults (15-59), $20.95 for seniors (60+), and $20.95 children (3-14). ($14.95/12.95 for the general admission and only an additional $10/8 for the exhibit!) Advance ticket reservations are recommended. For more information or to reserve tickets, visit http://www.discoverycube.org/starwars or call 714-513-CUBE. (Members can purchase exhibition tickets at a special rate of $8.00 for adults, seniors and children. There is also special field trip & group pricing!!

How do you like this family pic?)

Eli was so nervous to stand with the Storm Troopers… I’m wondering if he thinks Star Wars is real. Eeeek!

March 14, 2011 by: Kara Noel Lawson

Discovery Science Center I got to go to Elmo’s Birthday…

Mondays I like to share something I got. We all like to share a good deal, splurge, unique find or fun activity. If you got something awesome (or lame) recently and blogged about it, be sure to leave me a link to the post in the comments!

Did you know Elmo has an actual birthday? It’s February 3rd and he always turns 3! Wait a minute… I’m saying “he” but now that I think about it, I’m not exactly sure if Elmo is a boy or a girl. (If YOU know, let ME know.)

Elmo’s party was hosted over at the Discover Science Center. If you’ve passed it recently on the 5 freeway then you’ve seen the giant Elmo balloon on top! We entered the Cube, invitations in hand and were adorned with Elmo party hats – which we wore the whole evening, of course!

We sung Elmo his birthday song…

Then the fun REALLY began because we got to explore the Sesame Street Body exhibit. It was amazing! REALLY! Every aspect was hands-on and interactive – just perfect for preschoolers.

We loved the Grover’s Dance Party and this crazy thing that would show your body movements on a big screen…

We spent a lot of time in Hooper’s Store. Which has seats for parents so we were all about that place!

I’ll take another one of these please…

On the way out we hung out at this thing… I have no clue what it’s called but it’s there all the time (at the entrance/exit) and it’s a huge hit with my fam!!

Sesame Street’s Body exhibit runs till May 1st so you have to go soon!! You will have a blast. Promise. AND you can meet Elmo on the weekends at 11:30am, 12:30pm, 2:00pm and 3:00pm.

October 16, 2010 by: Kara Noel Lawson

Science then Pumpkins

If you don’t win our awesome giveaway for the Cube and Pumpkin Factory then I can at least offer you some awesome coupons… click HERE for 1 free ride at the Pumpkin Patch (expires 10/31) and $5.00 off your ticket at the Discovery Science Center (expires 11/30)… and since I’m throwing coupons around how about one for Eli’s Lids? Enter the coupon code ILovePumpkins at checkout for $4.00 off your order!

October 15, 2010 by: Kara Noel Lawson

Bugs Invade Discovery Science Center

One of the kazillion reasons we love living in Orange County is all the fun places to go! Last week we got the chance to check out The Discovery Science Center’s (aka The Cube) Bug Invasion and The Pumpkin Factory. They have paired up to offer an awesome Trick or Treat Candy Quest.

I was a little flustered after arrival because someone was having an emotional day, someone was starving for a bottle and someone wanted to run around the Cube to check out all the awesome exhibits.

(I’ll let you guess which someone is which)

I was basically feeling like the worst mom in the world because Cora Jane had an accident (thankfully #1) and I didn’t have a change of clothes, Cy was screaming unless I stood up in one place swaying and Eli had probably been kidnapped because he had been roaming The Cube alone for at least half an hour. Then Dr Sue said I made mothering my 3 small kiddos look so easy. I wanted to kiss her! Anyway, she’s my new BFF!

Eli said the Bug Invasion Exhibit was “GREAT!” It actually sounds more like “GWATE!” It’s super cute!

See the “gwate” video all about it…

Hot Hubby met us at The Cube after he got off work and we took the short walk (like 3 minutes) over to The Pumpkin Factory.

The Pumpkin Factory has all sorts of rides, a petting zoo, and of course, loads of pumpkins!! GOOD PRICES TOO! Those big giant jumbo pumpkins for only $20. It’s a better deal than a grocery store and you are supporting a local business!!

As the sun started setting it was the perfect weather for a Lid… even the pumpkins were chilly!

Because the folks at The Cube and the the folks at The Pumpkin Factory are so awesome they are letting me give away…

4 general admission tickets to the Discovery Science Center AND 4 unlimited ride wristbands at The Pumpkin Factory! (You know you want to win this because you are already taking your kiddos to a pumpkin patch anyway and then you won’t have to shell out any extra moo-la for rides!)

Mandatory entry: Leave a comment with your best Pumpkin Carving Idea.

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**Giveaway ends on Tuesday October 19th at 10pm!!**

Thank your Discovery Science Center for letting us hang at The Cube!

Thank you Pumpkin Factory for the perfect pumpkins!

(And the giveaway too, of course!!)

October 30, 2009 by: Kara Noel Lawson

Tanaka Farms is awesome for Picking Pumpkins

Picking Pumpkins at Tanaka Farms is a thing!

Picking Pumpkins at Tanaka Farms in a tutu

Eli’s class took at trip to the Tanaka Farm Pumpkin Patch. Hot Hubby took a long lunch and we had a delightful afternoon… mostly…

The tractor ride takes you through huge beautiful fields (in the middle of OC… it’s strange) to the petting zoo…

Cora Jane had a bit of a “thing” for a certain goat. She wouldn’t stop hugging it which was pretty gross.

Eli had to go potty in the middle of the Corn Maze. We may or may not have watered some corn… Then you get to pick carrots, radishes, green beans and onions right out of the ground!! A few days later I put everything together for a slow cooker pot roast.
YUMMY!!

After I buckled Eli in I noticed Cora was eating a lollipop.
Where she got it… we’ll never know!!

October 12, 2009 by: Kara Noel Lawson

Date Night with Ralphie May

Hot Hubby and I have date night every other week.
This night is sacred to us.
Really.
We don’t waste our time with a movie every time.
We’ve enjoyed concerts in the park, pirate adventures, plays but one of our favorites is a night of comedy at our local Improv!
Last Friday we enjoyed Ralphie May (you may remember him from Last Comic Standing and celebrity Fit Club) with our friends the Newly Wed Mr. & Mrs. Hunter.

We laughed till our throats closed up and tears were streaming out of our eyes!After performing for 1 and a half hours (yes 1.5 hours of pure funny!!) Ralphie was out front to take pics with anyone. His wife Lahna Turner (a talented comedian too, who opened for her Hubby) was selling tee shirts and CDs. Ralphie and Lahna have 2 kiddos almost the same age as Eli and Cora Jane.
You know how you feel that Mommy BFF bond when you have a “mommy” thing in common? So I thought it would be super nice to give her some Lids.
After our pic with Ralphie I headed on over to the CD table and gave Lahna a card and told here I would love to send her some Lids.
I’m so not good as stuff like that because I feel like the person I’m offering Lids to will think I’m being shmoozy. Anyway, I was nervous I would look like an idiot and I may or may not have said I would stalk them.Still haven’t gotten an email!

Got home at 11:30pm (we had to get a chocolate covered apple at Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory before we left!) and the kiddos were still awake and high on skittles.
That’s what happens when my dad (Nonno) watches them.
I can’t complain though.
Free babysitting.
They were still alive.
Don’t forget to enter all our current Birthday Bash giveaways…
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See the full list of giveaways coming the next 2 months here!