Family Fun
Orange County just incorporated a new city Sunday--a child's dream town. Children can unleash their imaginations at Pretend City in Irvine by building a fort at the Construction Site, painting a masterpiece in the Art Studio, cooking in the kitchen at the Pretend Café, or building sandcastles at the Beach.
Pretend City is an incredibly cool, interactive children's museum created to build better brains through whole body learning experiences, educational programs and creative exhibits.
The museum, near the Irvine Spectrum, Verizon Amphitheater and Wild Rivers, is geared for children from infants to 8 years old and their families. The city set-up comes complete with a grocery store, farm, doctor's office, art studio, amphitheater, beach, marina, and many other exhibits. 29 Hubble in Irvine. 949.428.3900.www.pretendcity.org
Grocery Savings Tip #1 Generic Isn't Always Cheaper!You've heard of “Manufacturer’s Suggested Retail Price?” It is so named because stores can change the sale price of items to accommodate special promotions and the needs of their customers. While it is common to see generics go on sale, many of the loss-leaders featured in sale ads occur for brand name items only. The store may not make any money on these products, but you can snag your favorite brands for far below even generic pricing. Add a coupon and watch your price go even lower.
Grocery Savings Tip #2 Remember That Size Matters.Stores can place two like items next to one another on the store shelf and make you think they are exactly the same size (especially if they are packaged similarly). But that doesn't mean they are. If you are comparing a generic with a brand name, however, chances are good that they aren’t exactly the same volume or weight. Customers who look at price alone (and don’t figure out how much you are paying per ounce, for example) may not be getting the best deal by buying that seemingly lower-priced item.
Grocery Store Weekly Specials September 2 to September 8
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