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‘Alohilani Resort: Hawaii for Families
Premier Ocean Front Room View Planning a trip to Hawaii? The ‘Alohilani Resort in Waikiki is a *perfect* choice for families, with tons of activities for the kids, top-notch restaurants and above and beyond service that help parents feel like they’re on...
Save the Date July 29th Touch a Truck
Irvine Moms Families! Come on over to Championship Soccer Stadium in the OC Great Park, for OCSC's annual Touch-a-Truck event! This is an interactive, hands-on experience where kids can learn about their favorite trucks and vehicles, honk horns and interact with the...
Meet Jonathan Snyder, the Dad Behind Contenders Clothing!
Jonathan Snyder and his sons in Contenders You can’t beat a good Father-Son outfit matching moment, but the guys? It’s a harder sell. That’s just one of the many reasons we’re loving Contenders, an online apparel line of athleisure, underwear and more,...
Summer Sandals: Comfortable & Chic Picks!
For summer, there are few wardrobe pieces more essential than a great pair of sandals. The ones you’ll reach for over and over? Styles that are both cute and comfortable, says Kari Molvar, Senior Editor at Forbes Vetted as well as a mom of two. “I’m constantly on the...
Introducing CC Body Sculpt
CC Body Sculpt, established in 2020, offers a range of treatments focused on body sculpting and contouring. These treatments include Brazilian lymphatic drainage, ice sculpting, specialized one-on-one training, and certified classes. The inspiration behind CC Body...
Strong Wellness with Strong Community
Co-Op Pilates is a locally Mom-owned business in Irvine focused on creating strong bodies and a strong community. Owner and founder, Jessi Midstokke discovered her love to fitness later in life and understands the importance of warm and welcoming fitness experience....
Preparing Future Scholars: Fairmont Schools’ Proven Preschool Approach
Fairmont Schools' preschool program has emerged as a sought-after solution for parents seeking a highly academic early education for their children. Numerous research studies have demonstrated that children who receive robust academic instruction during...
the CODER School in IRVINE
theCoderSchool is a year-round after-school enrichment program that teaches young students (ages 7--18) how to write computer software. We maintain a very low ratio of students-to-instructors, which allows us to customize a unique curriculum for each student,...
Welcome to Simply Play!
We make play dough for kids. As a working mom, We understand how challenging it can be to prepare all the necessary supplies for kids to experience sensory play at home. That's why we created our sensory play kit to help other families enjoy the benefits of sensory...
Get Ahead with AoPS Academy Irvine
Our Academy The AoPS Academy curriculum is carefully designed to prepare students for the rigors of advanced university classes and highly competitive careers. We stress both the fundamentals and extending those fundamentals to advanced applications in all of...
Your Tax Refund Can Help You Achieve Your Homebuying Goals
SmartAsset estimates the average American will receive a $1,798 tax refund this year. The map below provides a more detailed estimate by state: According to Freddie Mac, there are multiple ways your refund check can help you as a homebuyer. If you’re getting a...
CEO Jessica Hung Talks about her Journey with Parasol Co
She’s a mother. She’s a co-founder and CEO of ParasolCo. She’s a lifelong learner. She’s a first-generation Taiwanese immigrant to the U.S. And she literally wears her heart on her ankle. Meet Jessica Hung who recently sat down with us to talk...
The Stephanie Young Group & American Red Cross Partner to Host Blood Drive on August 18
The Stephanie Young Group led by Stephanie Young, a local mom and realtor is hosting another American Red Cross Blood Drive 10:30 AM to 5:00 PM on Friday, August 18, 2023. Patrons and interested donors will be able to donate blood in the Red Cross Bus at...
Sweet Treats for any occasion
Chek out Treat Street!
WHAT YOU SHOULD KNOW ABOUT CLOSING COSTS
How to budget for Closing Costs
EASTER EGGSTRAVAGANZA SPONSORED BY STEPHANIE YOUNG GROUP
A whimsical 𝐄𝐀𝐒𝐓𝐄𝐑 𝐄𝐆𝐆𝐒𝐓𝐑𝐀𝐕𝐀𝐆𝐀𝐍𝐙𝐀 Recap! MAHALO to everyone who came and joined us in making it such a memorable experience! We had over 2,500 attendees! Which was RECORD BREAKING and truly brought the best out of this event. We had such a wonderful time and...
Meet Julie Kucinski, co-founder of Wile
Meet Julie Kucinski, co-founder of Wile
How College Counseling Can Tip the Scales for Your Child … for Better or Worse
Learn more about navigating College Counseling.
How to Use Affirmations to Boost Your Child’s Positive Inner Voice
Ever been told you’re your own worst critic? It happens to all of us. It’s likely a habit we learned long ago… and one we should do our best to break for our children, according to psychologist and The Local Moms Network contributor Niro Feliciano. “If you’re...
Super Moist Glazed Lemon Yogurt Cake
This recipe was shared by our food contributor, Kathleen “Kat” Ashmore. Follow her on Instagram and TikTok! This lemon cake is sweet enough to be kid-friendly, but sophisticated enough to be perfect for any Spring and Summer entertaining. It works from brunch to...