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Sarah Auerswald

Sarah Auerswald is the CEO and Co-Founder of MomsLA. She writes about life in LA while raising her 2 sons and is the founder of MarVistaMom.com. She was an English Major at Brown University, and yet nowadays feels free to ignore grammar rules anytime she wants. Like Now. She's married, uses a Mac, and grew up in Hawaii.

It’s time to get ready for one of the biggest family celebrations of play ever as LEGOLAND® California Resort reveals the full line-up of its new LEGO® Festival taking place from May 3 to June 8.

LEGO Festival has been created to encourage families to play more as recent research shows 76% of parents1 believe that children have less time and space to play, which is crucial for creativity and learning, developing social skills and building confidence.

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Mark your calendars and start making plans to join California State Parks and partners in celebrating the fourth annual California State Parks Week from June 11-15. Presented by California State Parks, California State Parks Foundation, Parks California and  Save the Redwoods League, this exciting weeklong celebration with the tagline “This is Where You Live” offers more than 170 events, including both in-person and virtual experiences, highlighting the people, places and programs that make California’s 280 state parks truly unique.

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Los Angeles Unified earned top national honors last night at the Magnet Schools of America (MSA) conference in Nashville, with awards spotlighting the district’s excellence and innovation in magnet education. Grover Cleveland Charter High School was named Best Magnet School in the Country and Rebecca McMurrin, principal of Ulysses S. Grant Senior High School, was named the Principal of the Year. Additionally, Naomi Talens, a George Ellery Hale Charter Academy student, won the national Student Art Contest.

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This is a sponsored post in partnership with The Reading Foundation. Los Angeles families now have a powerful new resource to support literacy and learning. The Reading Foundation (TRF), a leader in evidence-based reading education, has established its U.S. headquarters in Westwood, Los Angeles. With a track record of proven success, TRF is now accepting …

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Sweet News, LA! Voodoo Doughnut is Officially Opening on Melrose!

Get ready for some seriously quirky and delicious doughnuts, Los Angeles! The rumors are true – Voodoo Doughnut has opened its doors on Melrose Avenue!

The legendary Portland-based doughnut shop is officially setting up shop right here at 7101 Melrose Ave. (at La Brea). You won’t miss it – they’ve given the building a fresh coat of their signature pink paint!

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Calling all witches, wizards, and Muggles in LA! If you’re a fan of that magical, butterscotch-y goodness known as Butterbeer, then get ready to celebrate! It’s officially Butterbeer Season, and there are some fun new ways to enjoy the iconic Harry Potter drink right here in our world.

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If you’re looking for a fun date night idea, especially if you’re a hockey fan (or dating one), I recommend attending a Los Angeles Kings game at Crypto.com Arena. Bonus: booking your tickets through Hellotickets.com offers a seamless and user-friendly process to secure your spot in the stands.

Why Choose Hellotickets?

Hellotickets.com provides a straightforward platform to browse and purchase tickets for upcoming Kings games, or other live sports experiences in Los Angeles. Whether you’re interested in regular-season matchups or the high-stakes intensity of the playoffs, their website offers a range of options to fit your schedule and budget.

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Hey SoCal Parents! Get Ready for Some Fin-Tastic Fun with Baby Shark at SeaWorld San Diego!

Mark your calendars, because starting April 18th and swimming all the way through June 22nd, everyone’s favorite little shark, Baby Shark, is making a splash at SeaWorld San Diego! He’s bringing his buddy Pinkfong along for a limited-time visit as part of SeaWorld’s 10th-anniversary celebration – get ready for that catchy tune to be stuck in your head (again!).

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