Tiny Oranges – Fresh, fun blog for OC moms

  
Oh my gosh, the time is finally here!  We get to meet our baby girl!!!   I will likely post her arrival details sometime next week.   

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In the meantime, I will still have new posts each day, including some fabulous guest blogs and fun summer ideas, so please keep checking in with Tiny Oranges! Thanks so much for reading my blog and for your support!   

XOXO
Jen

P.S. Have a VERY happy and safe 4th of July weekend!!!

Aracely, creator of the fabulous blog, Daytrippingmom.com and mother to two little ones ages 4 and 2, sent me this great post on one of her favorite local outings. She writes…

“One of my favorite things about living in Orange County is being in proximity to amazing beaches. My kiddos love the beach and anything related with the ocean. I wanted them to learn about sea life that inhabits our wonderful beaches and decided that a visit to the Ocean Institute in Dana Point would do the trick.

The Ocean Institute is an educational facility that is open to the public only on the weekends. On weekdays the center is exclusively used by students and educators. The Institute is not really a museum or an aquarium, it’s more of a hands-on marine educational center. Call it what you want, this gem is a must visit for your family.

My children loved the Institute from the moment they walked through the doors. The kids marched straight to the tide pool exhibit and had the opportunity to touch starfish and sea cucumbers. They loved learning about the different sea life that is found in our local tide pools . They also had a special craft area set up for the kids that was also a big hit with my daughter. My son was in love with the remote operated vehicle display. My husband and I couldn’t tear him away!! My husband loved the octopus and jellyfish display. I was intrigued because I had never seen any close up. My personal favorite was being able to touch starfish and sea cucumbers. The cucumbers feel like squishy sponges!! The Institute also offers story time for the little ones a couple of times a day.

I loved the individual attention that we received from the Institutes’s staff. Everyone was very friendly, provided us with valuable information and answered all of our questions. I love that the center caters to people of all ages. Whether your family is made up of toddlers or teenagers or anything in between, everyone will find something of interest at this great place. We paid a visit to the Institute on Saturday, however if you visit on a Sunday, you will be treated to look on board the Ocean Institutes’s historic brig Pilgrim, which hosts unique Living History programs based on the book Two Years Before the Mast. If you’re looking for something to do that is fun and educational make sure to plan a visit to The Ocean Institute in Dana Point. You will not be disappointed.

Ocean Institute
24200 Dana Point Harbor Dr.
Dana Point, CA 92629
Phone:(949) 496-2274
Fax: (949) 496-4296

Hours
Saturday and Sunday: 10:00am-3:00pm

Admission
Members: Free
General Admission (13yrs +): $6.50
Youth (3yrs – 12yrs): $4.50
Kids (2yrs and under): Free”

I am sure you are all thinking, what on earth is a Spider Party?!?!  Let me explain! 

Spider veins and varicose veins can sometimes be a very unwelcome souvenir after pregnancy.  Maraya Altuwaijri, M.D. of OC Vein Care in Ladera Ranch is a doctor who specializes in non-surgical, non-invasive treatment of veins.   

She is hosting a Spider Party this month, where you can come with your friends, find out more about her procedure and take advantage of a 10% discounted rate.    Here are the details:

Friday, July 17th, 2009
8:30am – 2:00pm
OC Vein Care
600 Corporate Drive, Suite 210
Ladera Ranch, CA 92694

The event will include Dr. Altuwaijri discussing an overview of spider vein treatment with foam injections, expected results, and then a question and answer session.   Afterwards, she will perform individual private 15-minute sclerotherapy injections with fiberoptic halogen veinlite on targeted spider veins. 

Sessions run in increments of 15-minutes.  Cost for a session is $360 (a 10% discount – normally $400).  She will also offer free consultations.    Only 10 slots are available, so best to sign up soon if you are interested.

RSVP by July 15th
ocveincare@yahoo.com or 949.642.8272

Please arrive 15 minutes prior to complete your paperwork.  Refreshments and appetizers will be served.