AprilRae by the Sea: Where Every Child Feels Royalty

April By The Sea

AprilRae by the Sea is a boutique children's spa, tea, and celebration destination located in Seal Beach, California. Created with the belief that every child deserves to feel special, confident, and celebrated, our unique space blends imaginative play, pampering experiences, and meaningful family moments in a welcoming coastal-inspired environment. Designed for children of all interests and personalities, AprilRae by the Sea offers experiences that encourage creativity, confidence, self-expression, and connection. Whether a child dreams of being a prince, princess, pirate, adventurer, artist, or simply wants a fun day with friends and family, our experiences are designed to make every guest feel like royalty. Our services include mini spa treatments, manicures, pedicures, facials, dress-up experiences, tea parties, storytime events, seasonal celebrations, creative workshops, tea and princess parties, and private parties. We also Families can also enjoy special themed events throughout the year that bring together imagination, learning, and fun in a safe and welcoming environment. AprilRae by the Sea is a popular destination for birthday parties, Girl Scout outings, family celebrations, playdates, homeschool groups, community events, and special occasions. Our intimate setting allows us to create personalized experiences that help children make lasting memories while parents enjoy a stress-free celebration. Beyond parties and events, we are committed to building community. We partner with local educators, businesses, nonprofits, and families to create experiences that encourage kindness, confidence, creativity, and connection. Our goal is to provide a place where children can unplug, engage their imagination, and create joyful memories with the people who matter most. Located in the heart of Seal Beach, AprilRae by the Sea serves families throughout Seal Beach, Long Beach, Los Alamitos, Cypress, Huntington Beach, Rossmoor, Lakewood, and surrounding communities.

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AprilRae by the Sea is a boutique children's spa, tea, and celebration destination located in Seal Beach, California. Created with the belief that...

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<a href="https://www.AwakenedLifestyleExpo.com" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">AWAKENED LIFESTYLE EXPO</a> August 22–23, 2026 Costa Mesa, California
INFO &amp; TICKETS: <a href="https://www.AwakenedLifestyleExpo.com" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">www.AwakenedLifestyleExpo.com</a>
TWO FULL DAYS to experience:<ul><li>60+ conscious vendors with crystals, wellness products, intuitive readings, gifts, and more.</li><li>31 transformational workshops exploring channeling, mediumship, sound healing, somatic dance, psychic development, past life regression, consciousness expansion, and healing modalities.</li><li>Three VIP Workshops featuring Darryl Anka, JJ Brighton, and William Henry - all with limited space!</li><li>Sunday Night Main Event (6-8pm) featuring a keynote presentation by William Henry&nbsp;as he casts a vision for "Ascension Intelligence”, a powerful interview with Sheila Seppi about her soul exchange walk-in experience, light language channeling journey with JJ Brighton, and a panel discussion led by David Trotter, publisher of Awakened Magazine.</li></ul>




FREE&nbsp;GIFTS<ul><li>The first 50 guests each day will receive our latest co-authored book entitled “The Awakened Healer.” Plus, authors will be on hand to sign your copy!</li><li>The first 1000 people will receive the first release of our limited edition Awakened Wisdom Oracle Deck featuring the faces and wisdom of conscious leaders.</li><li>Everyone will receive an Awakened bag and the latest special print edition of <a href="https://www.awakenedmagazine.com" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Awakened Magazine</a>...can't wait to reveal who is on the cover!</li><li>More surprises that we can’t wait to share with you!</li></ul>



From the moment you walk through the doors, you’ll feel it:
The loving presence. The life-giving energy. The limitless possibilities.
It’s a weekend designed to help you reconnect with yourself, expand your reality, and remember what’s possible.
No one belongs here more than you…and we can’t wait to personally welcome you!

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Awakened Lifestyle Expo (Mind, Body, Spirit)

AWAKENED LIFESTYLE EXPO August 22–23, 2026 Costa Mesa, California
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&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Party with a Purpose Raises Money for Animal WelfareOn Saturday, August 22, Seal Beach’s biggest animal-expo event of the year will take place when Helen Sanders CatPAWS hosts “Benny’s Birthday &amp; Love Your Pet Party” from 11 am – 3 pm at the Seal Beach Marina Community Center, 151 Marina Drive, Seal Beach between 1st and 5th streets, near the pickleball courts.
Admission is just $20 and includes a catered lunch and cake. Kids 12 and under are free.
The annual festival honors Benny the Cat, who suffered severe abuse during kittenhood but with the help of Long Beach Animal Care Services and Helen Sanders CatPAWS was rescued. He recovered to become a loving, trusting cat. Benny, with his crooked smile (attributed to the broken jaw and neurological damage he endured) has become a bit of a celebrity, with his own Facebook and Instagram pages (@bennythecatsjustice). He also won the Long Beach’s Favorite Pet contest in the cat category this year!
Benny’s Birthday &amp; Love Your Pet Party is a day of joy to celebrate not only Benny but also all the animals we love! There will be adoptable cats from CatPAWS, adoptable dogs from Long Beach Animal Care Services, therapy dogs from Orange County Animal Allies, and rescued rabbits from Sunshine Rabbit Center in Long Beach. The Animal Assistance League of OC will be on hand to provide information about their many animal-aid programs.
Benny’s party includes music, games and prizes for kids, arts &amp; crafts and special surprise guests. There will be complimentary lemonade courtesy of Raising Cane’s plus free popcorn from Kernel Tom.
Over 20 amazing vendors will offer pet services that include portraits, photography, cat sitting, pet clothing and accessories. There will be clothing and accessories for humans too, like artisan jewelry and soaps, organic hair and skin care products, jellies, jams and books.
Raffle items include gift cards and products from local merchants, baskets, pet supplies and a special bonus raffle: roundtrip airfare on JetBlue to anywhere in the world the airline flies. Two pairs of roundtrip tickets will be raffled during the event.
Tickets are available at the door or skip the line and purchase in advance at <a href="https://www.helensanderscatpaws.com/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">www.helensanderscatpaws.com</a> or by clicking <a href="https://catpaws.app.neoncrm.com/np/clients/catpaws/event.jsp?event=608&amp;" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">HERE.</a> For liability reasons, please leave your pets at home.
All money raised at Benny’s Birthday &amp; Love Your Pet Party go toward the life-saving work of Helen Sanders CatPAWS, a 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to saving cat lives and helping the people who love them. They offer a foster-based rescue and adoption program, low-cost spay/neuter services, pet therapy for seniors in assisted living, pet loss grief support and more.
For more information, visit <a href="https://www.helensanderscatpaws.com/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">www.HelenSandersCatpaws.com</a>.

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