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Entitled Housewife: Comedian Becky Robinson on her Hilarious Character!
Becky Robinson as the Entitled Housewife Becky Robinson is the comedian behind Entitled Housewife, one of the funniest spoofs on “mom culture” we’ve seen. Her character sends up all-too-recognizable parts of modern motherhood, from...
Rainy Day Activity: DIY Soap Molds!
This rainy day activity from our contributor Maria Provenzano is our favorite type of DIY—it’s easy enough to do with kids, but the result is cute enough to give as a gift. You can customize the shapes for any holiday or interest by simply using different silicone...
Easy Recipe: Shaved Spring Salad with Creamy Tarragon Vinaigrette!
Easy no-cook recipe that is bursting with spring flavors? Yes, please. Thank you to our contributor, CatwithaK Cooks, for sharing another beautiful, seasonal and nutritious dish! For more easy and delicious recipes, go...
Candid chatter with Tracy Strandness
On the surface Tracy Strandness is the owner of Barefoot Eco Outfitters and a mother of three, but peel back some layers and she is a woman of great depth. After years of dealing with domestic abuse, Tracy got back on her feet and did everything in her power to...
How To Teach Children Empathy
Does your child have empathy? Or should I ask, do you have empathy? One of the best ways to teach empathy is by modeling it for your child. If you show your child how to be empathetic with your actions, they will learn from you. But teaching empathy goes beyond...
Simple Vegetarian Entertaining & Family Cooking with our Contributor from CASA DESAI
We are very excited to introduce you to our Wonderful and Talented Krystal Desai Around Irvine MOMS, we are big fans and appreciate the new dishes and baked treats that Krystal and her daugthers showcase for their readers. What is your background? I'm...
Meet the Doctors of Treehouse Pediatric Dentistry & Orthodontics
First up, Dr. Nasem Dunlop, founder and owner of Treehouse Pediatric Dentistry & Orthodontics. Dr. Nasem is a board-certified pediatric dentist. She has been practicing for over ten years and has also had roles as director and attending at USC pediatric...
Natalie the Believer
With a gift of intuition, Natalie realized that she was meant to help people. She turned this calling into a career, where she provides readings, meditation strategies, and advice for people who need some guidance in...
Elyse Rowan knows how to Party
Residing in the beautiful and serene central coast of California, Wedding Planner Elyse Rowen brings to life the perfect wedding for each couple she works with. She had always wanted to be an event planner, but took a different route when attending college. She...
Fun Facts : Love where you live
Irvine Fun Facts Many television shows and movies were filmed here including The Hangover, Shark Tank, Criminal Minds, The Bachelor, The Real Housewives of Orange County, Total Divas, and more! 2. On the list of FBI crime rankings of cities, Irvine has been...
The Key to Children’s Vision with Dr. Lexi Coffey of Parkview Optometry in Irvine, CA
Reading, writing, and using computers are among the visual tasks that young children perform daily during school, whether that is in the classroom or virtually at home. A child's eyes are constantly in use in the classroom and at play. When his or...
Meet Lisa Anderson Shaffer
Lisa Anderson Shaffer is the woman behind eco-friendly jewelry company, Zelma Rose. Some key factors of her business is that it creates zero to minimal waste and contains jewelry pieces that are sustainable and packaged in recyclable materials. In addition to running...
Project Sunshine: Bringing Joy to Sick Kids!
Project Sunshine is an amazing organization that aims to bring joy and play to pediatric patients. The goal is not only to bring some light—some sunshine—to little ones going through scary times, but also to give caregivers a well-deserved break. We spoke to Whitney...
Rainbow Cheesecake!
We love this colorful cheesecake for St. Patty’s Day, an alternative to a birthday cake or any time you need to mix up a little cheer. It does need to chill overnight, so grab these ingredients below and click through for the full instructions from food blogger and...
DIY Rainbow Art!
This piece was contributed by our DIY contributor Maria Provenzano and originally appeared on her site, From Scratch with Maria. DIY RAINBOW ART: White paper, preferably card stock but any white paper will work. Paint, preferably in the colors of the rainbow Small...
What causes cavities? What is Early Childhood Caries? Let’s discuss with Dr. Nasem at Treehouse Pediatric Dentistry & Orthodontics
What is early childhood caries, or ECC? Well, caries is the medical term for cavities. So it is cavities in young children. Anyone can get a cavity, including young children and babies. Any child under the age of 6 who has a cavity or has had a...
Kids Restuarant Guide
Mama Cozza's The Pizza Press Hello Kitty Cafe Pirates Dinner Adventure Kip Barry's Cabaret The Ranch Golden Road Brewery Rock & Brews Zov's Restaurant Coco's Restaurant & Bakery Umami Burger Fire + Ice...
Can Being a Woman Put You at Risk for Varicose Veins
Yes, ladies, unfortunately it’s true – the mere fact that you have two X chromosomes making you a woman also puts you at greater risk for developing varicose veins in your lifetime compared to men. In fact, up to 50 percent of American women may be affected at...
Playgrounds in Irvine, CA
Here is a list of a few of our Favorite Playgrounds that we think you will enjoy as well. William R Mason Regional Park This spacious park includes something for the whole family! Whether you like to bike, play...
Meet a Mom: Blessing Adesiyan of Mother Honestly!
This story was shared Katy Moms Network, one of the Texas sites of The Local Moms Network. This is a slightly edited version of the original. Meet Blessing Adesiyan, Founder/CEO of Mother Honestly. Blessing Adesiyan is the inspiring Founder & CEO of Mother...
