Tonight I was privileged to watch Peter Pan, a new stage production of J.M. Barrie’s classic story. In a state of the art, 360-degree theater with a video projection, this show transported the audience from London to Neverland in a seamless, dream-like, performance.
The show included wonderfully created puppets, including Nana, the kids favorite dog, and the ominous ticking croc, creatively made out of hangers and fabric. The 360-degree projection screen took you soaring over London and Big Ben to Neverland, from the Lost Boys tree house to the depths of Mermaid Lagoon. The show is pure magic, inspiring the child in all of us to dream of pirates, Indians, mermaids, fairies and heroes. The incredible imagination of the creators is awe inspiring.
The actors were phenomenal in bringing their characters to life. Tinker Bell had the fire and attitude as originally imagined by J.M. Barrie. Captain Hook was the perfect pirate that everyone loves to hate. Peter made you want to crow and believe in fairies, and Wendy reminded all women what it was like to be a girl again.
I highly recommend this show to everyone! It will bring a smile to your heart :)
**I feel this show is more appropriate for children 6 and up. They do stick closely to the original story so there are moments that are intended for a more mature audience.
For more information visit the Peter Pan website.
Wednesday, September 29, 2010
Tuesday, September 21, 2010
OC Kids Book Festival - Free Sunday Oct. 3rd
This is a great free event for families. Located at Orange Coast College. Check the website for more information. Kids Book Festival
Monday, September 20, 2010
Museum Day
Smithsonian Magazine is hosting it’s 6th annual Museum Day on September 25th. Click on the link:
You can download one free ticket good for two people for admission to a participating museum. There are lots to choose from.
Annual homeschool day at Six Flags
I wanted to let you know about Six Flags Magic Mountain's 15th home school day!
When: Friday, November 5, 2010
Price: Tickets are only $24.99 that day and if you would like to include a meal, the tickets are $31.99 for an all-you-can-eat buffet served between 12:30pm-2:00pm
Ages 2 and under are free.
Time: Park hours: 10:30am-6:00pm
Just fyi, no season passes or other tickets will be honored on this day.
If you want to buy your tickets online, you can go to www.sixflags.com/magicmountain and enter promotional code: HOMESCHOOL and purchase your tickets for HOME SCHOOL DAY
Free Color Me Mine painting
Free for homeschoolers!
In the month of September Color Me Mine is offering free painting time. You still have to buy the piece :) If you are interested contact me and I will e-mail you the coupon. Good at the Mission Viejo location only.
In the month of September Color Me Mine is offering free painting time. You still have to buy the piece :) If you are interested contact me and I will e-mail you the coupon. Good at the Mission Viejo location only.
Homeschool Days at La Brea Tar Pits
From La Brea website:
Home Schools:
Home Schools:
- We offer two exclusive days a year for home schools groups of any size to learn about our museum by interacting with our educators, volunteers and docents. Home school groups may visit our museum for free on November 10, 2010 and March 2, 2011 from 9:30am-2:00pm. No need to reserve a spot, just show up!
- Guest Relations can book home schools at a group rate on other dates: (323) 857-6300 x107, groupsalespa@tarpits.org.
Thursday, September 16, 2010
I can see clearly now...
Today was a good day. Brendan had his classes for homeschoolers at Discovery Science Center over the last two days. He had such a great time. They did a wonderful job! I can't wait to have him do it again next year. He even came home and finished all of his classwork without any hassle. Scoring an A+ on his second math test. I was proud of him :)
I was happy with myself today too! So I am following the book Sink Reflections. The first
chapter tells you to start with cleaning out your sink. Really cleaning! So I spent an hour today scouring the sink the way she outlines. (Well only 20 minutes of actual scouring...the rest was waiting for the bleach to do it's job.) I have to say, I do feel better. I am astonished at how clean my sink is. I told my husband that the new rule for the sink is that nothing is allowed to sit in it. So anything you take to the sink needs to be washed out and either put away or put into the dishwasher. Day one...done! So now tomorrow I must start my day out right. Fly Lady suggests getting dressed, fixing my hair and wearing shoes. She presented it as being a stay at home mom is my job. I must show up for work prepared and ready to go! It makes sense. She says that when we are dressed, shoes and all, we are better prepared to face our day and anything that is in front of us. So here it goes! I am ready to try anything! :)
I was happy with myself today too! So I am following the book Sink Reflections. The first
chapter tells you to start with cleaning out your sink. Really cleaning! So I spent an hour today scouring the sink the way she outlines. (Well only 20 minutes of actual scouring...the rest was waiting for the bleach to do it's job.) I have to say, I do feel better. I am astonished at how clean my sink is. I told my husband that the new rule for the sink is that nothing is allowed to sit in it. So anything you take to the sink needs to be washed out and either put away or put into the dishwasher. Day one...done! So now tomorrow I must start my day out right. Fly Lady suggests getting dressed, fixing my hair and wearing shoes. She presented it as being a stay at home mom is my job. I must show up for work prepared and ready to go! It makes sense. She says that when we are dressed, shoes and all, we are better prepared to face our day and anything that is in front of us. So here it goes! I am ready to try anything! :)
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