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Bugs Invade Discovery Science Center

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One of the kazillion reasons we love living in Orange County is all the fun places to go! Last week we got the chance to check out The Discovery Science Center’s (aka The Cube) Bug Invasion and The Pumpkin Factory. They have paired up to offer an awesome Trick or Treat Candy Quest.

I was a little flustered after arrival because someone was having an emotional day, someone was starving for a bottle and someone wanted to run around the Cube to check out all the awesome exhibits.

(I’ll let you guess which someone is which)

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I was basically feeling like the worst mom in the world because Cora Jane had an accident (thankfully #1) and I didn’t have a change of clothes, Cy was screaming unless I stood up in one place swaying and Eli had probably been kidnapped because he had been roaming The Cube alone for at least half an hour. Then Dr Sue said I made mothering my 3 small kiddos look so easy. I wanted to kiss her! Anyway, she’s my new BFF!

Eli said the Bug Invasion Exhibit was “GREAT!” It actually sounds more like “GWATE!” It’s super cute!

See the “gwate” video all about it…

Hot Hubby met us at The Cube after he got off work and we took the short walk (like 3 minutes) over to The Pumpkin Factory.

The Pumpkin Factory has all sorts of rides, a petting zoo, and of course, loads of pumpkins!! GOOD PRICES TOO! Those big giant jumbo pumpkins for only $20. It’s a better deal than a grocery store and you are supporting a local business!!

2010 10-1 Halloween Fun BOO As the sun started setting it was the perfect weather for a Lid… even the pumpkins were chilly!

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Because the folks at The Cube and the the folks at The Pumpkin Factory are so awesome they are letting me give away…

4 general admission tickets to the Discovery Science Center AND 4 unlimited ride wristbands at The Pumpkin Factory! (You know you want to win this because you are already taking your kiddos to a pumpkin patch anyway and then you won’t have to shell out any extra moo-la for rides!)

Mandatory entry: Leave a comment with your best Pumpkin Carving Idea.

Extra entries: Leave one comment for each extra entry. One extra entry per item below…

**Giveaway ends on Tuesday October 19th at 10pm!!**

Thank your Discovery Science Center for letting us hang at The Cube!

Thank you Pumpkin Factory for the perfect pumpkins!

(And the giveaway too, of course!!)

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  8. Ani says

    Awesome giveaway Kara-Noel!! When it comes to pumpkin carving we always get those books with the templates and try each year for the most challenging ones. Makes for a fun filled day carving pumpkins and then we get to roast the pumpkin seeds and eat ’em..yum!!

  10. Sara Cecchini says

    Very cool giveaway! My favorite idea for carving a pumpkin is making silhouette of each kid and carving their pumpkin with their profile, then adding something funky to it, like a witch hat, crazy nose, etc.

  11. Kristin Chee says

    I loved seeing a pumpkin that was blinged out. It was just beautiful with a cool design of jems!

  15. Kayle Jansson says

    I didnt know you did this Kara. I am gonna have to order one of your lids for Hunter & Chase!
    I don’t have any really cool pumpkin carving ideas except doing a “conjoined twin” between too pumpkins or having your pumpkin “sick” having its guts coming out one end or the other! eeeekkk!
    I paint pregnant bellies for Halloween. I did my sisters with a jack-o-lantern. Or you can do a fish bowl, or a bun in an oven, or if you are really good with paint a baby peeking out through a zipper or port-hole. lol

  16. Christina says

    Pumpkin Carving idea… use the parts you cut out, and put them on the outside of the pumpkin for ears or nose. Way to reuse all parts of your pumpkin and create something unique!

  18. Rebecca says

    I have 3 lil ones that are still too young for carvng so we paint our pumpkins….the kids love this idea and we even get to pick out some funny “lids” and crowns ; )

  37. Naomi Salazar says

    This sounds like so much fun! My best pumpkin carving idea is: I always carve a pumpkin with the theme of what my kiddos are dressed up for that Halloween! Makes looking back on pics a lot of fun!

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  1. […] has their Bug Invasion Exhibit again! YAY! I didn’t get a chance to go this year but check out my post from last year. It’s super fun. Especially for lil’ boys. Also it is a hop-skip-and-jump away from the Pumpkin […]