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Camp Galileo is your source for summer fun ☀️
Get ready for an unforgettable summer at Camp Galileo, filled with engaging K-8th STEAM projects, collaborative design challenges and classic camp fun at 5 Orange County Locations! What’s Camp Galileo all about? Simple scheduling: Weekly sessions, 9am-3pm camp day and...
A Summer Camp Experience in Irvine That Goes Beyond the Basics
If you’re starting to think about summer plans and wondering how to keep your children engaged, learning, and having fun, Crean Lutheran High School (CLHS) may be the program to consider. CLHS invites students to experience a summer filled with growth,...
St. Patrick’s Day Cocktails & Mocktails
Cheers to the Irish and to you, Moms! Just in time for St. Patrick’s Day we’re sharing a roundup of 8 delicious cocktails and mocktails to serve and sip on March 17 (or any time!). And thankfully, there isn’t a green beer in the mix… Cocktails Irish Margarita from A...
We Love the ’90s: Aka Why Moms Are Loving Carolyn Bessette Kennedy & Love Story
The buzz around A Love Story is everywhere—social media, old school media, group chats and in person convos. Elder millennial and Gen X moms are some of the biggest fans—and it got us thinking…why? Yes, Carolyn Bessette Kennedy’s fashion was iconic, but it’s...
Meet a Mom: Angela Ferrell-Zabala, Executive Director of Moms Demand Action
As moms, every time we see tragic news about gun violence involving children, it feels unbelievable but also increasingly familiar. In this week’s Meet a Mom interview, we’re our conversation with Angela Ferrell-Zabala, the executive director of Moms Demand Action,...
The Introvert Mom Survival Guide: 5 Sanity-Saving Tips
Anyone else feel compelled to be a much more social person since becoming a mom? Well, if you’re looking for friends, there are certainly few better ways to find them than having kids. From baby and toddler classes to kindergarten and beyond, opportunities to meet new...
Crean Lutheran Camps 2026
Crean Lutheran High School invites students to experience a summer filled with growth, creativity, and fun. Rooted in CLHS’s strong academic reputation and faith-based mission, our camps integrate Technology, Creativity, Leadership, Entrepreneurship, and Sports across...
10 Sweet Classroom Valentine’s That Aren’t Candy
Whether your school doesn’t allow candy or you’re just trying to give fellow parents a break from policing party treats, we love a good non-candy valentine’s option. Below, we’ve rounded up 10 for kids of all ages that aren’t candy. Order them early to be sure...
Meet a Mom: Actress & Author Jessica Collins
Jessica Collins is best known for her soap opera career, including winning a Daytime Emmy for The Young and the Restless. She’s also appeared in films like Catch Me If You Can and shows like American Dreams, It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia, Two and a Half Men and...
Free Kids’ Valentine Workshop
Kids Workshops: Activities & Crafts Head to Home Depot for their free in-person Kids Workshop. Each kit-pack includes a certificate of completion, an apron pin and a Kids Workshop apron. Easy enough for a 5-year old, but fun for all ages, this pre-cut wooden kit...
Leap into the Lunar New Year with the Asian Art Museum🐲 Tuesday February 3, 2026 10:00 am – 11:00 am
Celebrate the Year of the Horse in 2026 with a virtual tour of the Asian Art Museum. From the Asian Art Museum: Leap into the Year of the Horse in 2026 with art from our collections! In this tour, you’ll learn about legends, fortunes, and the symbolism of animals,...
New Family Traditions over Tea
High Tea time can be incorporated into Family Getaways. This would serve as a special time to bond with your Family and embrace the time together and creating a new found tradition to add to your calendar. For Connection & Ritual Strengthens Bonds: Sharing tea...
Wild Alaskan Company: 5 Reasons Moms Are Starting the New Year with This Healthy Eating Option
Getting dinner on the table every single night as a mom can feel like a lot—because it is a lot. At the busiest point of their day, amidst school pickup, activities and more, moms are often the ones tasked with shopping, preparing and serving a healthy meal. Too...
A Conversation with Dr. Mona: Vaccines, Precocious Puberty & More
As parents, there are fewer things we are more focused on than the health of our kids. But knowing what is best or getting access to solid, science-driven advice can be tough. Social media can make that even harder, with lots of misinformation floating around. That’s...
GOALS HAPPY 2026 MOMS
There’s just something about January. The calendar flips, the holiday sugar rush fades, and suddenly, that little voice inside says, “Let’s move.” Whether you’re craving more strength, more calm, or just more you-time, the new year is the perfect moment to reset your...
5 Holiday Traditions to Try This Year
It’s sort of ironic – this is supposed to be the time of year you’re making memories and soaking up quality time, but you’re running around like a reindeer with its head cut off trying to get gifts for everyone from your kids to teachers (and yes, sometimes yourself),...
Leah Koenig’s Cheese Latkes!
Credit: Mark Weinberg This sweet rendition of latkes will be a hit at Hannukah, but also a fun, festive breakfast all year round. More like a pancake than a tradition latke, they are tender and light, and filled with...
Manners During the Holidays
Kristi Spencer, founder of The Polite Company, says that when you get together with friends and family for the holidays, keep the conversation light, adding, “I encourage people to steer clear of these five pitfall conversations: politics, religion, money, health...
Holiday Fun for the Family
If you’re ready to celebrate the season with your little ones in tow, here are the top places to go for Holiday Celebrating All family-approved and filled with sparkle. Christmas Train at Irvine Regional ParkThis one’s a holiday rite of passage for OC families. Ride...
Local Moms Network and The College Corner’s 2026 College Prep Guide presented by Gorilla Grip
Local Moms Network and The College Corner's 2026 College Prep Guide presented by Gorilla Grip College prep has changed a lot since we were applying. “Between online applications, the huge increase in students applying, and the ripple effects of COVID, it’s a...
