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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...
The Hidden Ways Adults Influence Children’s Tech Skills By Suyeon Jang, a PhD student at UC Irvine
How should we guide our children’s technology use for them to enjoy the benefits without falling into the risks? This question is now a daily part of parenting, especially as technology shows up in every corner of our kids’ lives. In his book Digital Divides: How...
Techie Moms and Health
Samsung Electronics may not yet have garnered the attention in health care that some of its peers have, but the technology giant continues to push its way into the spotlight. Its recent purchase of the digital health platform Xealth will create synergy with Samsung’s...
Fun in the Community
What to do this Nov and Dec with the Kids Enjoy a festive visit with Santa at Irvine Park Railroad Ride the Christmas Train to Santa's Village at the "North Pole," where kids can meet Santa and take photos See the Hikari: Festival of Lights at Tanaka...
Meet a Mom: Author & Wellness Guru Liz Plosser
If you follow Liz Plosser on Instagram, you know that she is inspiring. Whether she’s sharing her intense workouts (and playlists), protein-filled breakfasts or high-energy soccer matches with her kids, she’s getting it done—and seems to be having fun doing it, too....
Pumpkin Turkey Chili from Domestikatedlife!
This story was shared by The Local Moms Network Contributor Kate Bowler of Domestikatedlife. Busy weeknight? This chili is hearty enough to satisfy everyone at the table, sneaks in some extra nutrition with that hidden pumpkin puree, and tastes even better as...
Caramel Apple Recipe from Food Network’s Melissa D’Arabian
Credit: Adobe Stock Images When cookbook author and Food Network star Melissa D’Arabian goes apple-picking, her go-to move with her apple haul is to make Caramel Apples. “My favorite variation is to slice them up and serve as a little ‘dessert’ alongside...
Helpful Thanksgiving Tips
The Holidays can seem daunting and tiresome. Make sure you review Local Grocers to and sign up for Deals and Coupons. Gelson's Market For those who prefer to eat at home without the work, Gelson's offers a complete, pre-cooked Thanksgiving meal package for...
Ideas for Thanksgiving Day with the Family
1). Play a family game outside -Football, kickball, tag, horseshoes, chalking the sidewalk, etc. Something different you can do together. 2). Cook untraditional sides. Let each member of the family choose a dish for the meal. Let each kid pick a favorite food to...
New Moms Mental Health
With nearly 4 million babies born each year in U.S., hospitals and health care systems play a key role in improving maternal and infant outcomes. Each year, more than 50,000 pregnant women are affected by severe maternal morbidity, 800 women die due to...
Mount Baldy via Devil’s Backbone Trail
Tucked near Mount Baldy, the Bridge to Nowhere is one of the most picturesque hikes and is one you would expect to see in Big Sur rather than in Southern California. The bridge was originally constructed in 1936 to connect the banks of the East Fork of the San Gabriel...
