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Browsing Archive: June, 2019

Circus Vargas at the Madonna Inn

Posted by SanLuisObispoMom.com on Sunday, June 30, 2019, In : Circus

(Note: This review post about Circus Vargas in SLO is for a performance in 2019. To see the information for Circus Vargas 2021, click here.)

Read my tips about attending Circus Vargas with kids.

Yesterday, my family went to the Circus Vargas performance at the 4pm showing. It was nice to break our day with a fun family-friendly show at the beautiful Madonna Inn in San Luis Obispo, California! See below for our highlights, videos and pictures that SanLuisObispoMom.com captured at this show time....
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California Academy of Sciences in San Francisco Review

Posted by SanLuisObispoMom.com on Monday, June 24, 2019, In : California Academy of Sciences

Many people from the Central Coast go north or south on the 101 to explore big cities for vacations. We decided to take a trip to the Bay Area! Without traffic, San Francisco is only a 3.5 hour drive north from San Luis Obispo. With a famous major city this close to SLO, we took advantage of the proximity and went on a family weekend getaway this past weekend to explore San Francisco and the California Academy of Sciences!

California Academy of Sciences Planetarium Picture

(Picture of 1st level of California Academy of Sciences)
The Californi...
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Street Food Finds in San Luis Obispo (SLO) County

Posted by SanLuisObispoMom.com on Friday, June 21, 2019, In : Restaurants

There is just something really refreshing about street food that makes eating out so exciting. Although street food is illegal around here, like you know bringing out your pots of food and selling it on the corner of a street type, the many city-run farmers markets around San Luis Obispo area and the authentic little restaurant stands give the very same exciting feel.

You get to eat out on the streets or buy it and take it home while it's still piping hot. Here some of the great street food fi...
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Circus Vargus Giveaway for San Luis Obispo

Posted by SanLuisObispoMom.com on Thursday, June 13, 2019, In : Circus Vargas

(Note: This giveaway was for 2019. To see the latest information for Circus Vargas performances in 2021 at the Madonna Inn, click here.)

Win tickets to see Circus Vargas’ 50th anniversary extravaganza, 'The Greatest of Ease’ under the Big Top in San Luis Obispo at Madonna Inn June 28 through July 8! Always fun for the entire family, Circus Vargas’ incredible new 2019 production highlights an amazing cast of world- renowned performers! Death- Defying Acrobats, Daredevils, Aerialists, Jugg...
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Nightstand Before and After Chalk Paint

Posted by SanLuisObispoMom.com on Thursday, June 6, 2019, In : DIY

A new hobby that I picked up after I became a mom is finding old furniture and turning them into newly painted gems. I've experimented with spray paint and hand paint but now, I'm sticking to just hand painting because you have better control and it's less wasteful and more environmentally-friendly.

I found this faded brown nightstand on the curb after someone posted it on craigslist.org for free. They didn't ask me to contact them so it was a first come, first serve situation and provided an ...
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Charles Paddock Zoo in Atascadero Review & Pictures | San Luis Obispo County

Posted by SanLuisObispoMom.com on Thursday, June 6, 2019, In : For Kids

Charles Paddock Zoo in Atascadero, California is the only zoo in San Luis Obispo county.

When you walk through the entrance of the zoo, you'll immediately find the pretty pink flamingos to your left!

It's a small zoo but for a small admission, it's really worth it. My favorites are the red pandas!

The kids will be entertained (See Lemurs below from Charles Paddock Zoo). Zoo prices for children are by age group but children who are 2 years old and under are free. If you're planning on taking the ...
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San Luis Obispo County, California

Originally from San Diego, California, I'm a San Diego State University alumna, veteran's wife and mom of two kids who were born two years apart. After living on the East Coast for 6 years, we now reside in San Luis Obispo County and here, the exploration continues. In between work and momming it, I like to exercise.

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