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Miley Cyrus: The New Life Coach for Moms?
Credit: Miley Cyrus’s Instagram There’s a bandwagon that is scooping up women all over the country, and Miss Miley Cyrus owns it. Seems like every woman — tween, teen, Gen Z or Gen X — is obsessed with Miley Cyrus’s song, Flowers, right now. And why not?...
FRESH by Fraya is a an online and pop-up jewelry and style boutique founded by Fraya
FRESH by Fraya is a an online and pop-up jewelry and style boutique founded by Fraya, a local working mother of three with an addiction to jewelry and an eye for style. Fraya filled a lot of her time during 2020 by making jewelry for friends and family…her part-time...
Camp Haverim
Camp Haverim is all about fun and friendships. Through sports, arts, outdoor adventure and aquatics, your camper will build lifelong friendships, independence and self-esteem. Jccoc.org Register today at jccoc.campbrainregistration.com
How College Counseling Can Tip the Scales for Your Child … for Better or Worse
The college admissions process is a challenging one. From mapping out the high school courses your child should take to make them a competitive applicant to developing a thoughtful list of potential schools; from prepping for standardized tests to completing...
Our 2023 Ultimate Camp & Program Guide
Spending part of summer living independently from Mom and Dad is one of those amazing experiences that will stay with your child forever. Use our Camp & Program Guide to learn about some of the top sleepaway camp options throughout the United States as well as...
Fairmont Schools: Why it is a great choice!
Is your child thriving at their school? Have you found the best school fit for their individual gifts and talents? Are you new to Orange County and just looking for the best possible education for them? Why settle for anything less than the best for your child? At...
Melissa Joan Hart: Lifetime’s Queen of Christmas!
Anyone else all about made-for-TV holiday movies that are all over Lifetime and Hallmark channels this time of year? Us too! Then you know that Melissa Joan Hart is one of the veritable Queens of Lifetime’s festive films. This season, as part of a new multi-film,...
All About RSV: What Parents Need To Know!
It’s not even Winter and a surge in cases of RSV is making headlines. But we don’t need the news to tell us what we’re seeing ourselves: pediatrian offices are backed up with cases, schools are sending out alerts, and families all around us are getting hit. While we...
Why Low Housing Inventory Is Still Preventing Prices From Crashing
“Home prices are falling faster now than in 2006.” This is a popular headline that has hit the news outlets recently, and it is causing even more panic for potential homebuyers. We all know the media always enjoys any bit of bad news that will get more...
Everyday Celebrations from Scratch!
The holidays are just a few short weeks away, and that means holiday parties are about to be in full swing. Whether you’re hosting family for casual dinners or throwing a formal fete for a crowd, a new book from Maria Provenzano, “Everyday Celebrations from Scratch”,...
Ideas for Halloween in the O.C. and for the Holidays!
STAYCASTION VIDEO Everyone deserves a break from the stresses of daily routines. How about a Disney staycation? Work and school wears us down and it’s important to experience fun activities with the family as well as time to relax and recharge. The best part is...
Meet a Mom: Dermatologist Whitney Bowe!
A version of this story originally appeared on Greenwich Moms. Dr. Whitney Bowe, a Greenwich, CT, resident, and Mom to an 11-year-old daughter, is a passionate dermatologist who believes strongly in healing the skin from the inside-out, through inner skincare. In...
Sarah Jean Family and Brand photographer in Irvine
My name is Sarah Jean and I am a family and brand photographer in Irvine. I've been a photographer for over 15 years and over the last 8 years I have narrowed down my craft to focus on families and local businesses/brands in a fresh, new way. When most people are...
Shoott, holiday photos are upon us!
Holiday photos are one of the great end of year traditions. Sending out festive cards and updating framed photographs in your home is always lovely and nostalgic. The process itself, however, can get a little tricky (very tricky if you happen to have one or more...
Grocery Store Inflation: How to Get the Most Out of Your Budget!
Stefani Sassos, R.D. Lately, we’ve all noticed how much more expensive groceries are—and having growing kids doesn’t help that situation. As a result, either we buy our typical grocery haul and pay a whole lot more, or we stick to our usual budgets and...
Coterie: The Game-Changing Diaper Our Moms Are Loving!
As moms, we try to savor every moment we can with our kids. But there are some moments that are a little harder to appreciate than others. Diapering our babies often falls into that category (sandwiched between lack of sleep and toddler tantrums, ha!). That’s why we...
Homebuying Misconceptions to Avoid
It’s common for both first-time homebuyers and experienced homeowners to feel overwhelmed by the process of purchasing a house. Being one of the largest investments you will ever make, being fearful financially is normal! However, the worst mistake is listening...
Sahar Wahbeh, founder of Dumyé Handcrafted Dolls!
This week’s Meet a Mom interview is with Sahar Wahbeh, founder of Dumyé, a line of hand-crafted dolls “with a purpose”. This designer, entrepreneur and mother lives in Dubai as an American Expat with her husband and 12-year-old daughter, 5-year-old son, 2 dogs and a...
Student Safety & Wellness: How Schools are Adapting to Concurrent Issues.
After almost 2 years, schools are back in-person and parents/students can finally go back to pre-pandemic routines. Sending the kids off to school means they’re learning valuable life skills and making new friends while you get to enjoy the extra quiet...
Interest Rates: How Fast and How High Will They Climb?
If you’re shopping for a new home now or are hoping to, you probably feel your heart racing a little. The word is out: Mortgage interest rates are on the rise. This means for the same size loan and house, borrowers will have to pay a higher monthly...