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Halloween Anticipation | California Mom Blogger

Posted by San Luis Obispo Mom on Friday, October 22, 2021, In : Fall

I love the fall season when the pumpkin patches are open and I can order a pumpkin spice latte from our coffee shops around SLO County. I also enjoy the cooler weather and how traffic is less around here as the kids are back in school and the summer tourist season is over.
Corn Mazes in San Luis Obispo

Around fall, many of the local farms start planning really fun harvest events and setting up their pumpkin patches. (See my video reel at a beautiful pumpkin patch in San Luis Obispo.) Especially with kids, I enjoy the fall...
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The Pumpkin Patch in Edna Valley | San Luis Obispo

Posted by San Luis Obispo Mom on Sunday, October 4, 2020, In : Fall

The Pumpkin Patch (actual name) in Edna Valley of San Luis Obispo is a really wonderful pumpkin patch where you can pick from pre-picked options or cut the pumpkin yourself, straight from the vine! They have white pumpkins, orange pumpkins, greens pumpkins, warty pumpkins and more! They are open seasonally from mid-September through all of October every year. I find that you get a better deal supporting this business than going to your local big chain grocery store!

Right next to pumpkins a...
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Spirit Halloween Store in San Luis Obispo on Madonna Road Pictures

Posted by San Luis Obispo Mom on Sunday, September 13, 2020, In : Fall

Every year, we take the kids to visit the Spirit Halloween Store in San Luis Obispo. They always have new costumes for the Halloween season. Some of my favorite ones were Marshmello costumes, baby costumes and family matching themed costumes. For 2024, the Spirit Halloween Store in San Luis Obispo was located at the Former Bed Bath & Beyond Store: 317 Madonna Road San Luis Obispo, CA 93405. Jump to the 20% Off Coupon Link for Spirit Halloween.

They always have creative Halloween animatronics...

No Carve Lion Pumpkin DIY

Posted by SanLuisObispoMom.com on Sunday, October 20, 2019, In : Fall

My five year old has just competed in his very first pumpkin contest. Since he is only five, there is no carving involved and we did it as a family. It was a fun activity that all of us enjoyed. My son got to pick what color eyes our pumpkin should have and other features too. He was very adamant that our lion pumpkin should not have ears! Here's the final product.

(Lion pumpkin DIY no carve)

I think it turned out pretty cute. We used yarn for the lion mane, felt for the tongue, fuzzy balls fo...
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2025 Fall and Holiday Family Events in San Luis Obispo County

Posted by SanLuisObispoMom.com on Thursday, August 15, 2019, In : Fall

Every year, there is a lot of family-friendly and free Christmas events in San Luis Obispo County that are planned by the community and local city governments. Sometimes, you may also find free Santa Photo opportunities!

Most Unique Christmas Thing To Do in SLO County: Cambria Christmas Lights

I highly suggest visiting the Cambria Christmas Market that typically opens starting Thanksgiving weekend. See my video reel of my visit to Cambria Christmas Market above. This is a very unique thi...

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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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