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Welcome to Simply Play!
We make play dough for kids. As a working mom, We understand how challenging it can be to prepare all the necessary supplies for kids to experience sensory play at home. That's why we created our sensory play kit to help other families enjoy the benefits of sensory...
Get Ahead with AoPS Academy Irvine
Our Academy The AoPS Academy curriculum is carefully designed to prepare students for the rigors of advanced university classes and highly competitive careers. We stress both the fundamentals and extending those fundamentals to advanced applications in all of...
Your Tax Refund Can Help You Achieve Your Homebuying Goals
SmartAsset estimates the average American will receive a $1,798 tax refund this year. The map below provides a more detailed estimate by state: According to Freddie Mac, there are multiple ways your refund check can help you as a homebuyer. If you’re getting a...
CEO Jessica Hung Talks about her Journey with Parasol Co
She’s a mother. She’s a co-founder and CEO of ParasolCo. She’s a lifelong learner. She’s a first-generation Taiwanese immigrant to the U.S. And she literally wears her heart on her ankle. Meet Jessica Hung who recently sat down with us to talk...
The Stephanie Young Group & American Red Cross Partner to Host Blood Drive on August 18
The Stephanie Young Group led by Stephanie Young, a local mom and realtor is hosting another American Red Cross Blood Drive 10:30 AM to 5:00 PM on Friday, August 18, 2023. Patrons and interested donors will be able to donate blood in the Red Cross Bus at...
Sweet Treats for any occasion
Chek out Treat Street!
WHAT YOU SHOULD KNOW ABOUT CLOSING COSTS
How to budget for Closing Costs
EASTER EGGSTRAVAGANZA SPONSORED BY STEPHANIE YOUNG GROUP
A whimsical 𝐄𝐀𝐒𝐓𝐄𝐑 𝐄𝐆𝐆𝐒𝐓𝐑𝐀𝐕𝐀𝐆𝐀𝐍𝐙𝐀 Recap! MAHALO to everyone who came and joined us in making it such a memorable experience! We had over 2,500 attendees! Which was RECORD BREAKING and truly brought the best out of this event. We had such a wonderful time and...
Meet Julie Kucinski, co-founder of Wile
Meet Julie Kucinski, co-founder of Wile
How College Counseling Can Tip the Scales for Your Child … for Better or Worse
Learn more about navigating College Counseling.
How to Use Affirmations to Boost Your Child’s Positive Inner Voice
Ever been told you’re your own worst critic? It happens to all of us. It’s likely a habit we learned long ago… and one we should do our best to break for our children, according to psychologist and The Local Moms Network contributor Niro Feliciano. “If you’re...
Super Moist Glazed Lemon Yogurt Cake
This recipe was shared by our food contributor, Kathleen “Kat” Ashmore. Follow her on Instagram and TikTok! This lemon cake is sweet enough to be kid-friendly, but sophisticated enough to be perfect for any Spring and Summer entertaining. It works from brunch to...
AANHPI Heritage Month is Year-Long at Heritage Museum of Orange County
As home to the largest Vietnamese population in the United States, Asian Americans make up about one-fifth of the population in Orange County. The Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander (AANHPI) population in OC is steadily growing. That’s why...
Meet a Mom: Nikki Reed
Nikki Reed is best known for starring as vampire Rosale Hale in The Twilight Saga, and for her breakout role as a teenager in the critically acclaimed movie Thirteen. More recently, however, she’s focused on other roles, including founding Bayou with Love, a...
Meet a Mom: Reproductive Psychiatrist Jennifer Okwerekwu, MD, MS
Dr. Jennifer Okwerekwu is a Harvard-trained reproductive psychiatrist who splits her time between building her private practice on the East Coast and flying to the West Coast to work in a psychiatric emergency room. But her most important role? Mom. Dr....
Spring has sprung at Heritage Museum of Orange County!
The adage goes that “April showers bring May flowers.” With parts of Southern California reaching an unprecedented two feet of rainfall this season, it’s no surprise to see so many beautiful blossoms early in April. Downtown Los Angeles has...
Nothing brings people together like good food and a good restaurant.
Appreciation for quality food and ingredients is paramount, and the hospitality is second to none. There is no excuse for making a reservation with thegoldfinchrestaurant Enjoy Lunch or Dinner in a relaxed atmosphere while finding all the Culinary...
Summer Camp with Females in Flag
Looking for a fun way to stay active and learn a new sport this summer? Register for the Females in Flag girls flag football summer camp, and join one of the fastest growing sports in the country. The camp is for players of all skill levels, and is designed to...
Matt Leinart Flag Football Summer CAMP registration is open
The Matt Leinart Flag Football summer camp is for kids in grades K-8th. Each day will include football fundamental drills covering different positions, followed by flag football games where players can put those new skills to use. Players will receive instruction from...
Shop Classes at Urban Workshop
The only hands-on shop STEM class that gets kids to put down their phones, solve difficult problems using their hands, experience real tools and solutions, and learn new skills that last a lifetime. These are the shop classes they used to teach in high school but...