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5 Ways To Give Back this Holiday Season!
Story written by Demetra Ganias. There’s an old adage that children may not do as we say, but they’ll do as we do. And never is that more true than when we’re giving back. Whether you’re donating time or money, your kids’ involvement is the key to showing them the...
3 Healthy Holiday Season Eating Tips to Try!
In a season where we are making magic, hosting, decorating and organizing, we can’t forget to take care of ourselves, moms. That means feeding ourselves as well as we do our families. Food, after all, is fuel for this busy holiday season. We asked The Local Moms...
Winter Fun for the Family
As it gets closer to the end of the year, the holiday season is quickly approaching. These unique winter vacation spots are perfect for the family to visit this winter break. Local OC Fun Tustin - Tree Lighting Experience the annual Tree Lighting...
Ali Fedotowsky-Manno’s Cranberry Sauce!
This recipe for Thanksgiving Cranberry Sauce was shared by Ali Fedotowsky-Manno, a Nashville-based Mom of two, former Bachelorette and media personality. INGREDIENTS 1 bag of fresh cranberries 3/4 cup brown sugar 1/2 cup fresh orange juice 1/4 cup Grand Marnier 1 tsp...
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,...
Conversations about the Childcare Crisis: Learn about the work that needs to be done to make childcare safe/available for all.
As I can remember, before and after COVID, pricing has been a topic of conversation that riddled parents with fear of having to step away from a career or relocate to be closer to family, where parents would depend on help. The pandemic, however, did...
The Fight to End Violence Towards Indigenous Communities, and how your advocacy can lead to change.
“Let go the pain you are holding in your mind, your shoulders, your heart, all the way to your feet. Let go the pain of your ancestors to make way for those who are heading in our direction.” - Joy Harjo Annita Lucchesi serves as the Founder and Director...
The Impact of Immigration: Valuing and Learning
Noemi Puntier is founder of Puntier Law Firm LLC, which exclusively represents immigrants in family and immigration matters. Noemi arrived in the US without knowing English, but she had a deep passion for serving others, so her goal was to learn the...
‘TIS THE SEASON FOR BUILDING AND BAKING AS DISCOVERY CUBE KICKS-OFF THE SWEETEST COMPETITION OF THE YEAR
SoCal's Largest Gingerbread Competition Invites the Community to Celebrate the Season with the Annual Building Contest and Holiday Display Starting Nov. 19 Discovery Cube, Southern California's leading children's science museum, is calling all builders...
JW Marriott, Anaheim Resort’s Dine and Dazzle Special and NYE celebration
Are you looking for a chic yet serene staycation this holiday season? You won't have to worry about your New Year's Eve plans this year! Look no further than the 5-star JW Marriot Anaheim Resort at the Anaheim Garden Walk. With a sleek ambiance designed with the...
Looking for Delicious Treats for Holiday Parties?
Celebrations are happening all the time and for different reasons, and whether that’s a wedding, birthday, anniversary, upcoming holiday party, etc., one thing that they all have in common is that they aren’t complete without the presence of dessert! ...
Meet a Mom: Astronaut Kellie Gerardi!
This week’s Meet a Mom interview is with Kellie Gerardi, an aerospace and defense professional, a mom, and a bioastronautics researcher who will be flying to space on a dedicated science mission with Virgin Galactic! She also is the author of children’s picture book...
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 Apple Tart!
Whether you’re baking for Thanksgiving, or just want to use up your apple-picking stash, this Everyday Apple Tart from TikTok star Kathleen Ashmore is an instant classic (that happens to be gluten-free!). INSTRUCTIONS 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted 2/3 cup blanched...
Shows To Binge Watch This Fall & Winter!
As we head towards Winter (how?!) it just feels right to be starting a new show. Whether it’s with your spouse as a way to bond or post-bedtime me-time with a cup of tea or glass of wine, we’re sharing a shortlist of picks. This unscientific collection of five...
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...
Bruce Springsteen Live! At the Grammy Museum
Explore the evolution of Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band through memorabilia and artifacts showcasing the 49 years of “crowd-pleasing, soul-shaking, energy-exploding excitement of rock and roll.” The newly added Bruce Springsteen Live! Exhibit 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...
