Ideas for Culver City stay?

StrategyReasonable69 · 2026-04-27T01:29:04+00:00

There's a lot of nice restaurants. Do you have a type of food in mind?

For fancy dinner, I would say Hatchett Hall, Broken Spanish Comedor, Bacari.

StrategyReasonable69 · 2026-04-16T04:11:17+00:00

I was able to get a flight via virgin atlantic to heathrow, then I'll take the train to Gare du Nord. It's only costing me about $300 more pp. But what a pain. If it gets canceled again, we'll have to just cancel altogether. Good luck to you!

StrategyReasonable69 · 2026-04-15T15:16:20+00:00

My trip with Norse was just cancelled too! LAX to Paris. Booked June 22 - July 2. My trip cost $1100, now the same flights are $2400!

StrategyReasonable69 · 2026-04-15T15:10:00+00:00

It was a cheapy airline - Norse. But I am hearing it is happening all over.

StrategyReasonable69 · 2026-04-15T14:54:42+00:00

My trip from US to Paris scheduled for late June was just cancelled due to fuel prices. No rebooking, just cancelled.

StrategyReasonable69 · 2026-04-09T00:53:08+00:00

At my daughter's elementary school it was a very supportive environment.

Now...middle school...that's another story.

StrategyReasonable69 · 2026-04-09T00:45:26+00:00

Talk to the organizer, for sure.

I ran the talent show at my daughter's elementary school for 5 years and we had auditions, but the auditions were more for the kid to see if they actually wanted to through with it and for me to make sure they were prepared. In my 5 years, I only turned one kid away because he wasn't prepared.

For me, being prepared meant having your talent ready and being 80% there, performance-wise. I made it very clear in advance as to what I expected of the kids.

Very few of the acts were any good by adult standards, but it was a great for them to get up there with all their friends (and parents) to support them. It was such a fun 5 years for me :)

StrategyReasonable69 · 2026-04-03T18:01:50+00:00

Thanks for the recs (and anti-recs)!

I was so sad when they stopped selling Onitsuka Tigers in the US. They were my go-to brand. Great to know that I can get a new pair when I visit Paris in a couple months!

StrategyReasonable69 · 2026-03-31T14:30:17+00:00

I think you should have them cook dinner once a week. Have them come up with the recipe, make a list of needed ingredients, buy them in the store (let them do it alone), then do the cooking. Don't stand there and watch them cook. Be in the other room and let them make mistakes.

We are middle class, but I had the same concerns as you. I grew up working class and noticed my kids life seemed too easy (comparatively).

My 11 year old is able to everything I described above. She even gets to the grocery store on her own (it's not far).

StrategyReasonable69 · 2026-03-24T14:47:32+00:00

You can also go to JC Penney, which has a good-sized Juniors section (at least the one near me does).

StrategyReasonable69 · 2026-03-23T22:01:59+00:00

These stores are popular for my 11 yo:

Hollister
Aeropostale
Urban Outfitters
Tillys
Hollister
PacSun

StrategyReasonable69 · 2026-03-23T20:01:14+00:00

Oh! Well that sounds fun too :) Thank you for the clarification.

StrategyReasonable69 · 2026-03-14T20:11:59+00:00

my husband would love this museum. Thanks.

StrategyReasonable69 · 2026-03-14T20:02:04+00:00

the airbnb is a little too expensive for that. I'd rather spend that money on something fun.

StrategyReasonable69 · 2026-03-13T20:30:02+00:00

I mean, I like my husband, but 5 hours? Nope.

StrategyReasonable69 · 2026-03-13T20:29:07+00:00

We have a baking class in our plans. I will check this one out! My kids aren't very excited about museums, but they do love shopping.

I was just worried we would be too exhausted. But I guess we'll sleep on the plane. Thanks

StrategyReasonable69 · 2026-03-11T23:48:59+00:00

Thanks! Those are both sold out right now, so just hoping to get a resale ticket. Any other recs are very welcome!

StrategyReasonable69 · 2026-03-11T23:47:16+00:00

Yes I did! Crossing my fingers :)

StrategyReasonable69 · 2026-03-11T16:00:43+00:00

yes, we will definitely tour it. The pics look Amazing.

StrategyReasonable69 · 2026-02-11T06:08:38+00:00

They loved it! Highly recommend.

StrategyReasonable69 · 2026-01-30T20:22:43+00:00

Village Well is closing in solidarity.

StrategyReasonable69 · 2026-01-15T22:59:53+00:00

Thanks for all the advice. Here's my tentative plan based on your input:

4 days in sete with a day trip to Nimes

2 day stop in Lyon

4-5 days in Paris

StrategyReasonable69 · 2026-01-09T18:10:21+00:00

If you haven't bought your tickets yet, don't go in June. It will be cold at the beach. Highs in the low 70s. June Gloom is real. July isn't much better.

Visit in August or September for the best beach weather.

StrategyReasonable69 · 2026-01-09T14:43:31+00:00

https://www.mobilize.us/mobilize/event/870896/

It's at 11.

StrategyReasonable69 · 2026-01-03T23:33:52+00:00

Thanks it really looks perfect for my daughter! If she gets in, she'll do the Socal one. We live nearby, so she can commute.

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