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MEET A MOM: Zahraa Berro
Would you tell us about your Background? My name is Zahraa Berro. I was born and raised in Dearborn, Michigan. My family immigrated from Beirut, Lebanon in the 1980s and our families have been here since! Im a mom of 2 amazing children, Hassan ( 8 ) and Batoul...
Making a difference with Lions Tigers and Bears: Bobbi Brink
How did the idea and concept of the Organization come to fruition? I founded Lions Tigers & Bears in 2002, with my husband Mark. I had been wanting to start a sanctuary for some time, after witnessing firsthand the abuses of the exotic animal...
Meet The Moms Behind Zipped Bags!
After spending so much time at home recently, is anyone else itching to get organized? That’s why we love Zipped Bags, durable, reusable clear bags that are designed and sewn in the USA. They each have colorful, chic accents, are more...
Overcoming Your Fear to Be a Better Ally A Plea to Fellow Asians to Unlearn Our Anti-Black Cultural Biases and to Speak Up for Black Lives by Billy Gozum
From a young age, I was told to express my dissent tactfully (to a fault) and to voice my disapproval quietly, because conflict incites negativity. So when I recently voiced my opinion on white privilege and fragility to an All Lives Matter defender, I...
Meet a MOM: Kelly Hartman
Invested in Irvine Hi fellow Irvine Moms! My name is Kelly Hartman and I'm the proud owner of StretchLab Irvine as well as an Irvine resident for nearly two decades. I have two kiddos and a fabulous hubby of 15 years. You'll find us at the pool or beach most days in...
COVID 19- The “New” Way We Do Business at our Office By Dr. Nasem Dunlop of Treehouse Pediatric Dentistry
The world has changed so much in the last few months and so has dentistry. Shutting down our office to help “flatten the curve” in Orange County was a hard decision to make but it also allowed time to educate myself and my staff to...
Magnetic adjustable ceiling mount: SKY FLOAT to the rescue
"Float" your Phone or Tablet at home in Mid-air ! That is right, what a life saver right? Now when you are in the Kitchen cooking and need to view your recipes this comes in so handy! Nothing to get overwhelmed by , the instructions are easy and...
Raising a Self-Reliant Child
As parents, we all want our kids to go out into the world confident in their abilities and ready to tackle anything. But our instinct is to help as much as we can—even to the point of helicopter parenting and preventing them from learning resilience. So what...
The Lost Husband: Interview with the Director!
If movies have been a favorite distraction for you these days, put The Lost Husband on your download list. Based on the novel by bestselling author Katherine Center, this heartwarming and funny film features Leslie Bibb (a woman rebuilding her life after her...
Diana Limongi dishes on her Podcast @parentingandpoltics and Momming
In 2018, I created a podcast called Parenting and Politics. The podcast looks at parenting through a political lens. The goal is to inform, inspire and empower parents to take action and make a difference. I created the podcast because, as this pandemic has...
New Gear & Toys for 2020!
Recently, The Local Moms Network was planning to hit the road and travel to Dallas, Texas, to scope out some of the latest and greatest new products for families and kids at the Juvenile Products Manufacturers Association (JPMA) event in Dallas. Like many scheduled...
Let’s Talk About Losing Baby Teeth with Dr. Nasem Dunlop of Treehouse Pediatric Dentistry
There’s something quite exciting about when that first little baby tooth starts to wiggle! It’s a sign that things are really going to start changing for your little one’s mouth! Kids are getting excited about the tooth fairy, and moms are getting teary-eyed...
How to Plan for Amazing Trips Despite Uncertain Times
The Ultimate Advice for Planning a Trip Without Losing Money That’s the one thing you need to do with EVERY (yes, all-caps-italic-it-is-that-important) aspect of the future amazing trip you’re planning for the family. I’m not talking about...
Bonus MOM : words of encouragement
Sending a huge shout out to all you strong Irvine step mamas out there! I know it can be tough sometimes- we struggle to balance our entire lives on our shoulders, making sure everything and everyone is taken care of… often overlooking our own needs. I am here to...
Why Does My Baby Wake At 3AM?
That right there might be the single most common question new parents ask. Is it a developmental milestone? A regression? Are they getting too much sleep during the day, or not enough? Maybe they’re just hungry. Maybe they’re too hot, or too cold. ...
Venturing with The Spotted Cloth: Adventure Mama
What is the most rewarding aspect that you have discovered about Self Quarantine with your family? The most rewarding aspect that I have discovered about Self Quarantine with my family is how rewarding it is to teach my daughter. We've decided moving forward, we were...
Mother’s Day Gift Guide
Send Mother's Day Delivery Gifts via these Etsy Finds. These specatular Gift ideas hold a sentimental value of being custom while supporting small business. Show your mother how much you appreciate her in 2020 by sending a Mother's Day gift that she's sure to...
Lindsay Filcik: Talks COVID19 and raising a daughter with Down Syndrome
How are you doing amist COVID19? Overall I’m doing well! There are definitely the negative parts of sheltering in place for so long. Juggling distance learning with my students (I’m a second grade teacher), managing my own second grader and...
Joules: A Brand for Fun in Any Weather!
As busy moms, we’ve realized well-made clothes are crucial. For one, they simply last longer which saves us time shopping for constant replacements (and can be used as hand-me-downs for future kids—bonus!). But perhaps more importantly, they encourage...
Karolina Kurkova on Quarantining with Kids, Growing a Small Business During Covid-19 and More!
To read our Meet a Mom with Karolina Kurkova, click here. Like many of us, Karolina Kurkova is spending more time than ever with her two kids, while practicing social distancing at her Miami home. At the same time, the supermodel is working hard on her...