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Wendy Kennar

Wendy is a freelance writer who finds inspiration in her son and from her experiences from her twelve-year teaching career. Her writing has appeared in several publications and anthologies, both in print and online. She prefers sunflowers to roses and thinks chocolate is okay at any meal. You can find her at www.wendykennar.com where she writes about books, boys, and bodies (specifically living with an invisible disability).

If there are animal lovers in your family, this is the list for you. Here in Southern California, we’re so fortunate to have the opportunity to get up close and personal with a large variety of animals — from camels to sharks and snakes to cows. Here are 15 sites that offer up-close-and-personal time Animal Encounters. 

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Another great way to explore our diverse city is by reading about it. These books are a great way to introduce your children to new sites they haven’t yet seen and learn some new facts about some family-favorite locations all around Los Angeles. 

Here is our list of 15 Charming, Factual, and Fun Books About Los Angeles. And you can buy these books in our Amazon shop! Or check out our list of 32 Independent Book Stores in SoCal and go shopping there.

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Are you looking for fun things to do in Los Angeles during Thanksgiving week? The kids are off school, family may be coming into town, and you’ve got a lot of days to fill. Luckily, there is always something fun to do in and around LA.

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Thanksgiving is just as much about the food as it is about the people you share it with. So, if you’d rather focus on family and friends and not the shopping, preparation, and clean-up that goes hand-in-hand with Thanksgiving Dinner, you’re in luck. There are many Los Angeles-area restaurants serving memorable Thanksgiving meals.

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Las Posadas is the celebration that commemorates the journey Mary and Joseph took from Nazareth to Bethlehem as they searched for shelter in preparation of Jesus’s birth. It is a popular tradition throughout Latin America and there are several places in Los Angeles and Southern California that continue the tradition.

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Updated for 2024 Halloween is a super fun holiday, and we love getting out there with the kids for Trick-or-Treating, but we know that it's not a choice everyone wants to make. Kiddos can get sick, or maybe they're not quite brave enough to walk up to the door and ask for candy, or maybe …

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Summer break is almost here and with all that time off from school comes the question, “What am I going to do with my kids?” For some families, camp isn’t an option for a number of reasons. Here are 10 Free and/or Inexpensive Summer Programs for kids in Los Angeles.

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It’s never too early to take your children to story time. Here in Los Angeles, we’re fortunate because there are story times happening all over town, at different times and days of the week so you’re sure to find (at least) one that fits in with your family’s schedule. Here is our list of the best places for Children’s Story times.

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Birthdays are a time to celebrate! And what's better on your birthday than something for FREE?! That’s why it’s good to know that there are many businesses that want to help you celebrate for free. Take a look at this list of free birthday offerings and enjoy!

From donuts to books, there are tons of places in Los Angeles that offer birthday freebies for you and your kids. Happy Birthday!

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