Over the weekend we tried the new Cayton Children’s Museum in Santa Monica! We had so much fun interacting inside a real helicopter and fire truck, playing a veterinarian, chef and cashier at the market, craft making, and playing in a ball pit and raft. There was a ton of learning and fun going on! There were some fun details that I loved and I’m going to implement in our play at home such as the cash register app you can download, a pretend menu, produce book for sorting, and a patient checklist!
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💵 Currently, you can visit the new museum for half off ($7) until July 28th! There are a couple of exhibits still being installed but there’s still so much to do. WIC or EBT cardholders get in for FREE, military discount is 50% off for up to 6 people, and educator discount is 20%! 🚙 To make parking easier, use lot 7 or 8 and take the elevator to the third floor where the museum is located. The museum is located inside Santa Monica Place so there’s plenty to do and eateries!!
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Enter The World of da Vinci. This exhibit is probably my favorite one that I’ve been to for all ages. There were four ways to engage in his work - reading the panels, interactive iPad for reconstructing his work, videos and hands on activities. If you have kids interested in all types of engineering, art, science, and religion then visit this exhibit for an engaging experience and to inspire them to pursue their own inventions, art and doodles, writing and structures. There are two da Vinci pop-up books I just ordered on Amazon for the boys because I want us to keep learning about him. What an inspiring story of a self-educated man who had such an amazing mind. It inspired me to continue to engage in creative outlets for the boys, to encourage their own pieces of work and ideas. This exhibit is at the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library in Simi Valley. If you would be making a trek, I can give you suggestions to make it a day trip because there’s so many great places around the area. The exhibit is up until Sept 8th!
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Congrats to @farida_orama for winning the tickets!!!
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Do I have any Friends fans here?! I grew up watching the show and of course, had the Rachel cut! So I’m excited to announce that I will be giving away a 4-pack of tickets for you and your family, or your FRIENDS to attend the @friendsparodyontour, the comedic musical that lovingly pokes fun at TV’s @friends! See it @ctgla Douglas in Culver City, July 16th-August 1st. The tickets are good for either the Tuesday, July 16th or Thursday, July 18th performance at 8pm. Good for ages 13+.
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To Enter:
1️⃣ Follow @mamahood.adventures and @friendsparodyontour
2️⃣Tag a FRIEND who would enjoy this giveaway! More tags equals more entries!!
☕️ This giveaway will close 9pm, Thursday, July 11th. The randomly selected winner will be announced in my stories and at the top of this post.
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** This giveaway is no way endorsed or administered by Instagram.
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Who’s flying with kids this year? At the start of our summer we took a trip to Cabo (blog coming soon). It was our first time taking both boys on a plane ride. But with some preparation, and mishaps we did fine and learned some new tips!
📚 We prepped them a couple weeks before by reading books on airports and airplanes which made the experience a lot more educational because they were spotting vehicles and things that we read. Plus, it helps to understand a new experience.
🛒 Get the airport cart that’s available to hold all your luggage, not only did it free up a hand but it’s one more physical thing you can ask the kids to hold or in our case ride 😆.
🧥and 🎒 I put the kids in bright jackets and backpacks so I can spot them in a sea of travelers!
✔️ TSA pre-check was awesome because it is one less line we have to wait in! 🐕 If you are lucky to have a pet program at your closest airport, take advantage of the dogs you see walking around. They can help redirect any anxiety or stress going through an airport.
✈️ Window seat is key, travel kit with activities, and lots of snacks!! We have a severe allergy so I couldn’t chance it with flight snacks.
🍿 I see you @delta helping a mama out with a movie screen and an amazing selection of @disney movies, complimentary earbuds and a baggie for my dirty diapers!
🧳 When we got to customs we didn’t anticipate how long the line got so we had two antsy kids so we had them push the luggage which helped everyone!!
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What has helped you during your adventure with children in airports and ✈️ s?
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