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To “Me” or Not to “Me”…It Shouldn’t Be a Question!
By Rachel Benson, LCSW One of the most common scenarios I hear from my clients with babies and young children is that by the end of each day, they feel like they “can’t handle” even the smallest setbacks. The baby who won’t easily fall asleep, the spouse who...
4 Commons Myths About CBD, Debunked
Recently, we introduced you to the dynamic mompreneurs behind Press Pause Project, a CBD line launched for women, by women. Founders Dawn Fable and Torrey Benson are passionate about encouraging women to “take a moment and press pause,” by...
Jyothi Rao: The Mom Behind the Fashion Destination INTERMIX
Jyothi Rao is the President of INTERMIX, having taken over leadership of the company from the fashion brand’s co-founders in 2014. Her path to this point is a wonderful story of pure perseverance: Raised in Africa, India and Europe, she immigrated to the United States...
Ready to take your power back?
Let's talk hypnosis. A word that can be easily misunderstood. A tool that has forever changed my life and can change yours. Andrea Fagenholz here - Certified Hypnotherapist. You can find me practicing out of Magnolia Wellness OC and hosting group &...
Letting Words land on Paper
For as long as I can remember I have always journaled. When I was a pre-teen, I had one of those journals that came with a little lock. I used to write about my gripes with my parents and hide the journal under the bed. Of course, my little...
Meet a Dad, Father’s Day Edition!
Hi I’m Chris, a husband and father to a 4 and 2 year old and co owner of 3D fitness. My wife and I recently moved to Irvine from Australia and are loving the family life out here. Most of my time is spent working at my fitness studio in Irvine and I don’t have a lot...
A YUMMY PLACE: The Foodie Pop UP Experience
Three Minute Read What is this new store that has opened at Irvine Spectrum near Habana? What is this place for? This new store that has opened up is called Cheatland! It is a recently developed museum that comprises of interactive activities...
QUICK SYNOPSIS OF THE TESTS
Three Minute Read Standardized Testing Overview As students prepare for these vigorous tests, let me give you a small run-through of what they are. There are two main standardized tests that people take: the SAT and the ACT. These two tests are recommended for most...
Laura Kyttanen takes a moment with Irvine Moms
What is Sensory Branding and how did it come to life? A type of marketing that appeals to all the senses in relation to the brand. It uses the senses to relate with customers on an emotional level. I truly believe that brands can forge emotional...
A Family Night out at the Theater: Charlie and the Chocolate Factory
A Conversation with Madeleine Doherty: If you are looking for a memories to create with your Children , a family outing to the Theater should be on the top of your list. The Theater is a special and magical experience. It allows Children to grasp onto imagination,...
A Fight For Your Life
Three minute read In 2017, 48-year-old Lichuan Chiang found out about a dire situation that left her shocked in a spark of a moment: breast cancer. By working in multiple jobs as a teacher and focusing on helping her son with...
Meet a Mom: Melissa Chavez
I own and operate a boutique fitness studio in Irvine called Neaumixfit. I have been working in the fitness industry for over 10 years. It is my life passion most definitely right next to being a mommy. I have 2 littles under the age of 6 and my...
Unicorn Cookies are the latest Trend and boy are they delicious!
Unicorn Cookies Unicorns are all the craze on Instagram right now! So, I decided that I need to get in on the craze and create some FUN kid friendly cookies!!! And boy are these Unicorn Cookies delicious and easy to make! The BEST part about these...
Slowing Down is a safe pace
Three minute read Signs Of Stress And How To Help What is stress? Stress. The word that brings every individual to shivers. But, what is stress exactly? Stress is an emotional and physical pressure which is due to the body’s reaction to a certain situation. People...
25 Minute Mindful Mama Morning Ritual that will change your life!
Looking for something to jump start your mornings? Do you feel like your mornings are starting without you sometimes? Morning Rituals have transformed my life in the best possible way! They have brought peace, happiness, and increased energy levels to all the clients...
Delicious Meatloaf the whole family will love
INGREDIENTS 1 cup dried bread crumbs 2 tablespoons onion powder 2 tablespoons garlic powder 2 teaspoons kosher salt 2 teaspoons freshly ground pepper 1 teaspoon celery seed ½ cup finely chopped parsley ¾ cup sharp cheddar cheese 1 egg 1 cup ketchup, divided use...
THE UGLY GREEN MONSTER UNDER YOUR BED By Rachel Benson, LCSW
“He gets to go to the office all day and have a REAL lunch break!....and coffee breaks! – I can’t even get a break to go to the bathroom!” “She gets to stay home all day with our baby and gets to see all of our baby’s firsts! – I’m missing so much!” JEALOUSY – that...
MEET A MOM: DR. Heidi Goodarzi
My name is Heidi and I am an #IrvineMom and an #IrvineDermatologist. I first moved to Irvine in 1995. After a decade of living in various parts of the country for medical school and training, I came back to Irvine to settle down and raise a family. My husband is an...
How To Thrive In Your Marriage After Having Kids
Photo by Juri Pozzi Share on: My husband and I met when we were 19 years old. We were in college at different schools but connected at a wedding the summer before our junior year. And so began countless phone conversations, letter-writing, and weekend getaways to...
Teaching Kids about Money
SAWITREE PAMEE / EYEEM VIA GETTY IMAGES It's important to teach kids the concept of money early on. Here's how to do it. In a world of credit cards, online banking, tax codes, investments and retirement plans, keeping up with money can be tough for adults, and even...
