Kids love Santa and he’s definitely a highlight at Christmastime. So we’re Team Santa and from writing letters to tracking his route, meeting the big man or planning a virtual visit, we share a handful of ways your family can engage with Santa this holiday season. Letters to Santa One of the things we love […]
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From prepping for Thanksgiving travel, to booking activities… Family Entourage shares ways to get your family dialed in for the fast approaching holiday season! ALL ABOARD! POLAR EXPRESS TRAIN RIDE One of our favorite holiday activities as a family is riding THE POLAR EXPRESS! Set to the sounds of the motion picture soundtrack, it’s so much […]
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CREATING TRADITIONS WITH HOLIDAY ACTIVITIES From trains to teas, it seems as San Diego is back on lockdown many annual events have been cancelled. But that doesn’t mean you can’t get into the Christmas spirit, and even meet Santa! We loaded the car and headed to Lake Arrowhead, for a day trip to SkyPark Santa’s […]
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In the first film, Santa came to Kate, played by Darby Camp and in the sequel, Kate find herself smack in the middle of the North Pole. Also returning for The Christmas Chronicles 2 is Kimberly Williams-Paisley. We talked with the duo about Christmas traditions and just like current COVID times the film also has […]
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The countdown to Christmas is on! If your family is like ours, then you love holiday activities and creating lasting memories with those you love. Creating yuletide traditions can be a fun way to get in the festive spirit of the holiday season. From trains to trails, brunch to baking, we’ve picked a handful of […]
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We have been highlighting some of our favorite Christmas traditions and one that we will definitely be adding to the list for years to come is the Christmas train. We had heard about this hidden gem from several of our mom friends and it truly is a fun activity. If you are based in San […]
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Each year, around this time, I research different places our family can go to get into the Holiday spirit. We recently discovered the gem ofSkypark at Santa’s Villagein Lake Arrowhead. It is a North Pole-themed outdoor adventure park tucked in the San Bernadino National Forest. Whether you are looking for a break from the slopes […]
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We love Christmas cards! In our home, we display them on the mantle. We especially love cards with pictures. It is fun seeing friends and family from across the country and the creative things that they do for their cards. Even though social media makes photos more accessible, there is just something about a Christmas […]
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John Legend has a new album, a new film, and a new Christmas tradition. His new album is “Lightness and Dark” — where he even featured his family in the video for Love Me Now — his new movie “La La Land” was nominated for seven Golden Globes and won Best Picture at the Critics […]
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Oscar-winning actress Helen Mirren is serious about her craft and she’s also serious about Christmas. The British-born star says: “I put my decorations up — no matter where I am — I always have to have decorations. If I’m somewhere where I haven’t got my own decorations, and I can’t buy them, then I make […]
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