There are lots of fun things happening around here right now! In case you’re looking for something fun to do, here are a few ideas:
Home Depot free kids’ workshop tomorrow from 9 am – noon for kids ages 5 – 12. Home Depot offers free kids’ workshops the first Saturday of every month. This month, you and your kiddos can build a savings shed. Read all about it courtesy of Daytripping Mom here
Saturday is also Target free Saturday at the La Habra Children’s Museum. Free admission all day! If you’ve never taken your kids to this museum, I highly recommend it. There are lots of fun exhibits there like the Carousel Room, the Science Station and the Kids on Stage room, complete with costumes, lighting, sound effects and more! For more information, click here
Sunday there’s a guided nature walk happening at Santiago Oaks park in Orange. The walk is free, parking is $5. The nature center opens at 10 am, and the beginner walk goes from 11 am – 1 pm. You can see all the details here
Looking for a culinary adventure? Try conveyor belt sushi with your kiddos! This is one of Real OC Daughter’s favorite outings. There are 3 places we’ve enjoyed – Kura Sushi in Costa Mesa, Kula Sushi in Irvine, and Sushilicious in Irvine. Kula in Irvine probably has the best quality sushi of the 3 mentioned, but they also tend to have the longest wait – they’re located in the Diamond Jamboree Plaza which can get pretty crowded. But, if you do head there, you can always check out Sticki Picki in the same center for some family fun (think costumes, photo booths, and computerized effects) or Guppy House for a shaved ice for dessert. Kura Sushi is our go-to for conveyor belt sushi. It’s not the best sushi I’ve ever had, but it’s fresh and tasty, and Real OC Daughter tends to be an adventurous eater when we go there. Plus, House of Yogurt is right down the street for a yummy treat afterwards.
Whatever your weekend brings, may it be full of fun and laughter!

Kura Sushi in Costa Mesa - a Real OC Family favorite!









i thought you hadn’t posted in a while when i saw the date heading of you log post. 2012! ha!
just checking in.
Comment by lisa Dowling — January 16, 2012 @ 9:37 am
Hi Lisa! I haven’t posted in awhile, but it hasn’t been quite that long
Just still getting used to the new year, I guess! Thanks for pointing that out – I fixed it, but of course it’s outdated now. Hope all is well with you in 2012 – thanks for checking in!!!
Comment by real oc mom — January 29, 2012 @ 10:40 pm