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Charities That Help Families: Giving Back This Holiday Season
You may have heard that volunteering your time or giving a donation can boost your health and happiness. In fact, studies have shown that giving back can be good for you in myriad ways, including: lowering blood pressure, boosting dopamine and...
5 Ways for Moms to Stay Happy Over the Holidays
This story was contributed by Caitlyn Dunn, LCSW. Ah…the most wonderful time of the year (wink, wink)! More like the most stressful time of year, especially for all of us “making” the holidays—aka moms. Here are some tips to help actually feel lots of moments of joy...
Holidays are here!
Gift Guide! Welcome to The Local Moms Network 2019 Holiday Gift Guide! Before kids, we had all our holiday shopping done by (or shortly after) Thanksgiving. Post-kids? We sometimes find ourselves relying on anything available with overnight shipping, or online gift...
Let’s Talk Baby Teeth vs. Adult Teeth
with Dr. Nasem Dunlop of Treehouse Pediatric Dentistry in Foothill Ranch, CA Just like children are not little adults, primary teeth (also called deciduous or baby teeth) are not just little permanent teeth. Anatomically, baby teeth...
7 Simple and Healthy Ways to Brighten Your Morning
A morning routine will help you simplify your day and brighten your morning. Starting your day intentionally with things that make you smile and slow down may be even more powerful than a strong cup of coffee. Here are some of the benefits you can...
Life Juice
Have you ever invested in yourself? Like really, truly...not just a facemask from the drug store, but full on take a plunge into being empowered? As a parent is it too selfish to follow your heart? Are there already so many super heros and stars out there...
7 Confessions Of A Sleep Consultant
When people find out what I do for a living, I usually get 1 of 2 responses: “you’re a sleep consultant? wow, I needed you like 10 years ago” or I get “you’re a sleep consultant? that’s so interesting. can I ask you a question? how do you really get baby...
Making sure you have the right Nanny
Celebrity nanny-matchmaker in the USA, Alyssa Cesarini, gives her advice and top tips to parents employing a new nanny. Did you just hire a nanny? Whether this is your first nanny or tenth, there is always an acclimation period for every nanny and...
The Holidays – What’s the Point?
Thanksgiving is quickly approaching and with it the start of the holiday season. It’s a time brimming with excitement for many families. We’re looking forward to celebrating and being surrounded with our caring circle of family and good friends. There...
Meet the Neurosurgeon Mom Behind Cerebelly!
This week’s meet-a-mom is Teresa Purzner, the accomplished mom of three who recently launched Cerebelly, an amazing new baby food brand. When she couldn’t find a product that was both convenient and had the nutrition she was looking for, she developed...
13 Ways to Reduce Your Food Waste
The average family of 4 in the U.S. wastes $2100 annually on food. We’re throwing out almost 1 pound of food, per person, per day. (USDA) If you were dumping 300 lbs in the trash can at once, solving the problem would be simple. The reality is that it’s a slow...
Crow’s feet beware! Men are fighting back.
There is a newly awakened man emerging in the collective. “This new warrior is noble and kind-hearted, protective, and honorable. He is also sensitive, yet not fragile. He is conscious, powerful, masculine, and Divine.” -Unknown And what I love about...
Muah!! It’s all about the LIPS!
It is ALL about the LIPS these days! Pouty, soft, plump kissable lips. Personally, I think the depth of a kiss can say so much. It can open the gateway to personal transformation, it can awaken you to a state or sensation of life that you have dreamt of...
Irvine Schools Update: Nov-Dec 2019 Middle Schools and High Schools
MIDDLE SCHOOLS Jeffrey Trails December 2 and 20 - Minimum Days https://jeffreytrail.iusd.org/ Principal's email: [email protected] Lakeside November 26 - Lakeside Turkey Trot Run...
Meet a Dad!
My name is Mohammed Amer I am a Massage Therapist and PTA. I have been married for 14 years to my wife Amy Amer who is an Accountant and Tax preparer. We have two lovely children, twin boy and girl Benyameen and Soheir. We enjoy going on improptu...
My Mom Uniform:
The Blogger Behind Lady and Red Shares Her Staples One of our favorite parts of launching Irvine Moms Network has been discovering talented mamas across the country, finding projects that are meaningful to them while raising their families. One of our recent fave...
5 Essentials for a Fall Tablescape from Host to Perfection
This original story was contributed by The Local Moms Network Contributor, Host to Perfection! Fall is upon us; it’s probably the most desired season! The temperature starts to drop, the air becomes crisp, and people are slowly drawn into...
7 Ways to Build Your Child’s Self-Esteem
This original piece was shared by The Local Moms Network Contributor Tamara Iglesias of Wellynest. Building your child’s self-esteem is not about making them better, it’s about cultivating who they truly are and honoring the authentic...
Time Out Doesn’t Work
It’s been one of those really rough days! Your child has been acting out and testing you with everything. You’ve been patient and tried talking to him nicely. You’ve given warnings and reminders of behavior expectations hoping to get through to him. But now...
A Better Mac n Cheese from Two Peas and Their Pod!
If your kids are like ours, you have some serious mac ‘n cheese connoisseurs in your house. And as parents, aren’t we always looking to boost the nutrition in dinnertime staples? We’ve been known to stir in some peas, (very finely) chopped spinach, and...
