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2ND & PCH Announces Spring Experiences for the Community

March 19, 2021 By Leave a Comment
Hoppin’ Photos with Bunny on March 27th & 28th
Photo provided courtesy of 2ND & PCH.

 2ND & PCH, Long Beach’s premier coastal retail, dining and lifestyle center invites the community to stay, shop, dine and enjoy the open-air center. Seaport Way continues to be closed to vehicular traffic providing additional common area seating and unique experiences for the community to enjoy responsibly. 

PCH Movies & Moonlight returns on Friday, March 19th at 6:00 pm with a special feature of Disney’s Tangled. Movies are complimentary, self-seating is available on a first come first serve basis. Seating will be limited due to social distancing. Guests are encouraged to arrive early and bring their lawn chairs and blankets. 2ND & PCH offers an array of restaurants, retailers, and specialty services welcoming the community to shop, dine and relax within the center before, during or after the movie. For a complete list of tenants visit 2ndandpch.com. 

2ND & PCH invites the community to Hoppin’ Photos with Bunny on March 27th and 28th from 11:00 am to 3:00 pm. Capture springtime memories and grab a selfie in front of a spring-themed backdrop including a vintage Volkswagen bus on Seaport Way. Hoppin’ Photos with Bunny are on a first come first serve basis; Bunny takes carrot breaks at the top of every hour. A photographer will not be present, selfies are encouraged. Photos are complimentary, socially distanced lines are required. 

Shop for hand-crafted treasures at the Creative Communal Makers Market on March 28th from 11:00 am to 6:00 pm along Seaport Way. This uniquely curated open-air market has something for everyone featuring local makers, kids activities, a spring photo op and live music. 
2ND & PCH remains committed to health and wellness and is taking extra precautions to ensure the community feels welcome and safe when visiting the center. For the latest information and details about 2ND & PCH health and safety protocols, visit 2ndandpch.com or interact with us via Instagram or Facebook.

Credit: 2ND & PCH.

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Nate Bargatze: The Greatest Average American * Niche Comedy Perfect for Family Viewing

March 19, 2021 By Leave a Comment

Tennessee-born comedian, actor, and podcast host Nate Bargatze is back with his second hour-long Netflix original comedy special, Nate Bargatze: The Greatest Average American. Nate reflects on being part of the Oregon Trail generation, meeting his wife while working at Applebee’s and the hilariously relatable moments of being a father and husband. KIDS FIRST! Film Critic Eshaan M. comments, “Nate Bargatze: The Greatest Average American stars the great Nate Bargatze, one of the few comedians with G-rated humor these days. His jokes tend to play on situations he’s been in, which tend to fit an older audience, and some of the setups for his jokes are a bit clunky, but overall, Bargatze’s comic timing and delivery help smooth things over.” See his full review below.

Nate Bargatze: The Greatest Average America (Mar 18, 3 a.m. embargo)

By Eshaan M., KIDS FIRST! Film Critic, age 15

Fans of comedian Nate Bargatze and non-fans alike will have tons of fun watching Nate Bargatze: The Greatest Average American. As the name suggests, it’s a bit of a niche comedy special, meant for older teens and adults of Bargatze’s generation, mostly from the US. But it is truly a rip-roaring, enjoyable Netflix special for all.

This one-hour comedy special centers around the crazy year we’ve come out of, Zoom comedy shows, losing your phone, hotel breakfast fails, llama golf caddies, new Common Core math that just doesn’t make sense to Bargatze, and much more! It’s a taped show that was filmed outdoors at Universal Studios in October 2020, with a live audience, and some helicopters making a cameo appearance.

Nate Bargatze: The Greatest Average American stars the great Nate Bargatze, one of the few comedians with G-rated humor these days. His jokes tend to play on situations he’s been in, which tend to fit an older audience, and some of the setups for his jokes are a bit clunky, but overall, Bargatze’s comic timing and delivery help smooth things over. I liked his on-the-spot jokes the best, especially when helicopter flyovers interrupt his prepared spiel and he has to riff off of the situation to keep the show’s momentum going.

Nate Bargatze: The Greatest Average American promotes messages of friendship, community, and laughing at yourself, three things Bargatze’s special is chock-full of. It’s a great family watch, as one of the few family-friendly comedy specials out there.

I give Nate Bargatze: The Greatest Average American 4.5 out of 5 stars and recommend it for ages 14 to 18, plus adults. Nate Bargatze: The Greatest Average American releases on Netflix on March 18, 2021.

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Preparing for a New Baby: A Guide

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Pregnancy can be an exciting time for every member of your family as you prepare to welcome a newborn into your life. However, in the middle of all the excitement, it can be easy to let preparations slip and only realize that you are not ready the moment that you bring your new baby home. Here are some top tips to help you to prepare for the next addition to your growing family.

Rent Storage Space

When you bring a new baby into the world, they will need an overwhelming amount of equipment, furniture, and accessories that all need to find a space in your home. Rather than throw your belongings away to make room for your new bundle of joy, you should consider renting a storage space from www.storagearea.com, where you can put all of your excess possessions until your baby is older. Not only this, but storage space can be helpful to put away baby equipment until your child is ready for it, or even to store your baby’s old accessories if you are planning to try for another.

Create a Nursery Room

Your baby will be here before you know it, which means that you need to decorate an area of your home for them to sleep and play in while they are growing up. If you do not have space for this in your home, you may consider moving to a larger property. However, if you do have a spare space, you can deck this out in preparation for your baby by painting it a bright, welcoming color, taking away any hazards, creating stations for different activities, and considering room themes that could inspire your baby as they grow into a toddler.

Invest in the Right Baby Equipment

Before your baby arrives, you need to be sure that you have the right equipment to give them all the care that they need to thrive. You should make sure that you buy this in advance in case they are born unexpectedly and so that you do not rush into making decisions about the baby equipment that you are buying. For instance, you will need to invest in a cot, a car seat, a stroller, and changing mats.

Talk to Your Other Kids

When there is an imminent arrival in your family, your other kids can quickly become worried or uncertain about how the baby will disrupt their life and even your love for them. To put their minds at rest, you should make sure that you get the chance to speak to your kids before the baby is born, emphasizing that this will not change how you feel for them or any other major aspects of their lives. You also need to give them the opportunity to be included every step of the way, such as giving them responsibilities and offering to allow them to help you to choose the baby’s name.

When you are expecting a new bundle of joy, it is vital to be prepared. Take the above tips into consideration as you prepare, and you should minimize the worries you have.

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