January 29th—here's where I'm taking my kids this week

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This past week has been a heavy one. The only thing I’ve found comfort in is seeing the community come together on and offline to share support and stand up for what’s right. Navigating all of this while trying to parent and being riddled with worry about the world our kids are growing up in is scary. Being in Los Angeles where I feel such a sense of belonging gives me hope, but my heart continues to break for many places all over the world and in our country where there is still so much hate.

There is a Young People’s March Against Ice happening this Sunday on the eastside and it feels like just the thing I need this week to channel all that I’m feeling while being able to include my kids. More on that one below and a few others that caught my eye this week. Sending you all a lot of love. ❤️ 

x Carissa

📍 Santa Monica
Toddler Music Class Patagonia SM
Saturday 1/31 You all loved this one last time we shared it. Join Patagonia Santa Monica for their monthly toddler music class. Creative Seeds will be guiding the morning musical journey. Ages 1+. Limited capacity, RSVP required. (9am - 10am)

📍 Boyle Heights
Cartoons and Cereal
Saturday 1/31 Enjoy a nostalgic Saturday morning at Boyle Heights Arts Conservatory’s longest running program. Watch classic cartoons while enjoying a cereal breakfast buffet aka my kids ideal morning (& mine too). This week it’s, Be My Valentine Charlie Brown. Kids can draw alongside friends and family and get a fun intro to careers and animation and cartoons. (10am - 12pm)

📍 DTLA
Plant Day: A Celebration of Plants
Saturday 1/31 Head to Central Library for Plant Day, a free family-friendly plant celebration. Explore hands on activities, drop in workshops with local plant experts, and learn about gardening, composting, sustainability, and more from LA based organizations. It’s a great way to connect with nature, pick up practical tips, and have a fun outdoor family day. (10am - 3pm)
*best of LAPL weekly

📍 Santa Monica
Milk Teeth LA Sample Sale
Sunday 2/1 We always love a Milk Teeth event and their sample sale is always so good. Expect one of a kind samples, end of season items, and imperfect pieces all looking for a good home. The vibes are always high, cutie mini style icons running around, fun parents, don’t miss. (9am - 4pm)

📍 Silverlake
Young People’s March AGAINST ICE
Sunday 2/1 This is such an important gathering. Sunday at Silverlake Meadow, join LA families coming together to learn about ways to plug into anti ice organizing in our city. Sign-making at 1:30pm, march starting at 2:30pm. All are welcome. (1:30pm)

*These aren’t ALL the family-friendly events happening this week in and around LA, just the best (IMO). We keep it short and curated—follow on IG + TT for more!

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