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Cooking for Kids

I know when most people think about children and the thought of cooking, it might sound a bit scary at first, your little one in a kitchen environment around sharp utensil's and a hot stove might not be the sort of thing you might consider for a Saturday Morning Activity. Well I am here to hopefully change your thoughts. For the past couple of Months my Daughter has been attending Kidscookingplace, which is a local cooking school for kids who have a interest in learning how to make "REAL" things to eat, or who just want to enjoy the fun of baking,mixing, and decorating the yummy treats that they enjoy either at home or when going out to eat.The classes are tailored for Kids most of the food items that involved n the cooking process have been prepped and there are never any Knives or sharp objects used by the kids and the instructors do all of the bakings.They learn the hands on process and, what goes into what they are making and the time it takes to finish.The environment is very family friendly and I must say each time she attends she learns many new things.I think my husband loves it just as much as she does because he gets to sample all of the goodies at the end of each class.The Kidscookingplace is Owned and Operated by two friends who both have a extensive back ground in Education, who also both share a passion for the Art of cooking.They are available to host private sessions for groups or Birthday parties.If you are not local to the Los Angeles Area, I wound recommend you do a search for a similar establishment in your area and get them started early who knows you might just have a young cheif in the making!!

Los Angeles County Museum of Art

The Los Angeles County Museum of Art or  better known to us locals as LACMA is located on the 3rd street in the Miracle Mile area of Los Angels. This Museum is defiantly children friendly it is also connected to the La Brea tar pits so you can go enjoy two places in one day. ( Make sure to wear walking shoes). I recommend that you sign the kids up for the Nexgen Program it allows free access to all exhibits for children  17 and under, now that is a deal. And for those who are from out of town and want to visit, all you have to do is go to the website and fill out the application and mail it in. Oh and did I forget to mention that each child that enters free also allows for free admission for an accompanying adult So next time you are looking for something to do with the family stop by LACMA!

A day at Knott's Berry Farm

Well we are now at the halfway point of the summer season, and soon we will be well on our way to getting the kids ready to go back to school. Some of us have done many fun and exciting things during this warm and festive season, but I would like to share with those of you who live in California and those who plan on visiting before the summer ends a little bit of Western excitement right here in Southern Cal.Recently my family and I took a trip to Knott’s Berry Farm where we enjoyed a full day of shows, foods, and rides that are great for both the young and the old. I would advise that you look for coupons specials at your local grocery store or online for great deals and discounts. We were able to get a great price for a family of four. As soon as you enter the park you can feel that summer is in the air, from the smell of funnel cakes to the cool mist of water that travels in the air as we walk past Roaring Rapids water ride. One thing I would highly recommend is that you check the show times for Knott’s Every one loves Snoopy an ice skating show. This is a must see for anyone who visits the theme park between the months of June until August, you will be amazed at the detail and thought that is put into this thrilling show. Camp Snoopy is a must see for kids of all ages, where they can enjoy a carousel, bumper car rides, Moon Bounce, Bird cage, and a host of other attractions that will keep your kids well entertained. We ended our day with a train ride that takes you around a section of the park that will more that excite those who love the old west, I will not give away the details of the ride but let’s just say Knott’s will take you back to relive how the West was won.