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With 2019 near , What is on your to-do-list?
Self-care fits into my life now because it’s an ongoing conversation between my thinking mind and my other sources of intelligence. When I notice I’m feeling tired or depleted, I pause and ask myself:
Sliding into Downtown Los Angeles
OUE Skyspace LA brings to life unparalleled, 360-degree views on California's tallest open-air observation deck, nearly 1,000 feet above Downtown Los Angeles. Experience the Skyslide, a 45-foot, fully enclosed, 1-1/4" thick all glass adventure landing on the exterior...

Spending a day with Girlfriends: Why it is important to do so…
Why Friendship Matters When we become Moms, the experience in itself can be daunting and sometimes making new Mom Friends can be hard but it shouldn't be. Our old friends may not understand our new transition.This lesser availability doesn’t mean that you’ll never be...
Brain Builders, an incredible Study Hall experience
Brain Builders offers in house curriculum (meaning we create the classes and curriculum for our families) with a small student to teacher ratio. The curriculum is very hands on and we cater/ adjust the curriculum of the needs of the students. Many classes are taught...
Did someone say Pie? Grandma Montgomery’s Dutch Apple Crumble Pie Recipe
Use a recipe for the holidays that is rich and delicious in tradition
What’s Cooking? Happy 9 years old Lil’ Chef
On February 1st, 2010 Lil’Chef School opened it’s doors for the first time and for the past nine years, we have been so incredibly blessed. Before opening our doors, I was a stay-at-home, single mother, who had been out of the work force for over ten years. I felt...
Designer Inspiration with Erika Tronni
Who doesn’t love a mood board?
Bombing at Momming? Well, that’s ok
Shut up, Sharon. My favorite part about having kids is all the unsolicited advice I get from PEOPLE WHO HAVE NO CHILDREN. “Back away Janet, before I pull your blown out hair, that you actually had time to style this morning.” Must be rough. Although these offenders...
Beauty Sleep for Parents and Baby
Sleeping is a natural development and can’t be taught.
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Life of a New Mom
Having had no prior experience with small children I couldn't even imagine what life would be like as a mom. Just after our baby boy Lars entered this world he lay on my chest looking at me and I had no idea how to hold him and what to do next. It didn't matter. I...
Dr. Lin NEXUS HEALTHCARE dishes on the importance of Self Care
The winter holiday season - for a lot of us it’s our favorite time of year. We’re looking forward to dinner parties, vacation, family gatherings, gifts, and sweet, sweet holiday sales events. Of course, we also get the stress of scheduling parties, traveling,...
Doulas Of Orange County
Hello there, we are Chelsea Croce and Lauren Jacobs, owners of Doulas of Orange County. DOC is a full-service doula agency that provides Orange County families with unwavering support through pregnancy, birth, postpartum, and parenting. We offer Birth Doula support,...
Meet a Mom: Linda Vujnov
This December we salute and feature Linda Vujnov
Beckman High School Making a Splash
Let these Athletes inspire you!

One Pot Vegetable Pasta
Great Suggestion for Comfort Food for Family Gatherings

Meet Erika Torres
Meet the new owner of Fit4Mom, Erika Torres!

Coconut Rhubarb Creamsicles // Not Without Salt
Coconut Rhubarb Creamsicles // Not Without Salt COCONUT RHUBARB CREAMSICLES Makes 10 popsicles Rhubarb Popsicle 1 pound cut up rhubarb 1/2 cup natural cane sugar pinch ground cinnamon (optional) pinch freshly grated nutmeg (optional) 1/4 cup water juice...
Relocating to Irvine
Irvine Newcomers Guide Many Parents always seem to inquire about moving to Irvine, CA and it is no wonder with it's top rated Schools, Parks and Safe Neighborhoods. Realtor: Taylor Morrison compiled a detailed list to help ease any relocation nerves, welcome to the...
The “Wait Until 8th” Pledge
The Wait Until 8th pledge empowers parents to rally together to delay giving children a smartphone until at least 8th grade. By banding together, this will decrease the pressure felt by kids and parents alike over the kids having a smartphone. Why Wait? There is a...
Getting Your Child’s Sleep Back on Schedule:
5 Tips for Getting Your Child’s Sleep Back On Schedule by Hillary Catherine, Hillary Catherine Sleep Consulting There is nothing like a rainy, cool week (and the kids going back to school) to remind us that summer is over. Done right summer is care-free and full of...