Free Movie Nights at The Lakes

August 6, 2015 by 1 Comment

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The Lakes at Thousand Oaks will be hosting two summer movie nights in the park. Grass seating is available, and limited blankets will be provided. Free admission.

Enjoy dinner and a movie! Hot dog and root beer combo $4.99 special available at Lassens. Moviegoers may also enjoy $1 off all Lassens juice bar drinks and smoothies.

WHEN:       Saturday, August 8 – Toy Story

Saturday, August 22 – The Big Hero 6

Check-in: 6:30 p.m.

Movie begins at sundown (approximately 7:30 p.m.)

WHERE:    The lawn at The Lakes at Thousand Oaks

2200 E. Thousand Oaks Blvd.

Thousand Oaks, CA 91362

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Summer, Day 1

June 11, 2015 by 3 Comments

Phineas and Ferb lied. There are only 62 days in my kids’ summer vacation as opposed to their 104.

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Still, it’s a long time and many days to fill. We have already planned a camping trip, a Vegas road trip, and our typical 3 weeks in Connecticut to visit family.

Yesterday was the last day of school. I looked forward to spending today in my office in my pajamas, catching up on work while the kids max out on TV and video games. I figured if they got their fill and then some, they’d eventually get bored enough to…oh I don’t know. Play outside? Like children do?

But they are brothers, and they fight like stereotypical ones. So I had to turn off the TV. Then I had to turn off the video games. “Nobody does anything fun unless you can get along.”

One picked up a book. The other started playing with LEGO’s.

And then one started whining that he wanted a friend to come over, so I texted around and found him a playdate. But a threesome always makes for one whiny brother who usually ends up in tears, so I found another friend who was willing to host him. Now we’ve got games spread all over the house. Inventory: 2 happy kids, one off site playing with friends.

So far so good. Wish me luck.

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The Inspired Tea Collection – Clothing for Children of the World

October 31, 2014 by 2 Comments
photo by Cherie Lynn Buchanan
Emily Meyer, photo by Cherie Lynn Buchanan

I met Emily Meyer, founder of Tea Collection, at a creative retreat last month. She is a genuine creative – she sees beauty in the world and is inspired by it to create clothing for children that passes on that feeling. Her company has flourished under her creative direction, and she still gets to travel the world with her children, seeking new inspiration and more ways to share her ideas with people.

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The clothing itself is high quality and just darling. They make great lasting gifts for children. I love leafing through their catalogs (either physically or online) to see the imaginative ways the pieces can be combined and layered. It’s hard, writing this in the heat of early fall in Southern California, to imagine wearing all of those layers, but as the weather turns it will be a delight for kids to frolic around in the latest designs.

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Get a load of these pajamas.

tea collection pajamas

We never stop thinking of ways to bring back stories to you of our world travels. We dream of cultural connection in hopes to inspire your little citizen to dream big, too. All proceeds from the purchase of these pajamas go to support the work of the Global Fund for Children.

Tea Collection wants YOU to save 15% off any full-priced items on their website! Use the promo code PRINCE15 from October 31st, 2014 – November 24th, 2014. (It cannot be used on any 3rd party merchandise.) You will love the quality and style of this clothing. Here’s another post that shows off more of the adorable designs.

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