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Hannukah Latkes!
This classic Hannukah Latke recipe can be fried earlier in the day and recrisped in the oven prior to serving—so you can get your latkes ready to go before the kids come home and won’t be dealing with hot oil with little ones underfoot. Thanks to dad of two Mike...
Meet a Dad: David Burtka!
David Burtka loves the holidays and entertaining, and like many parents, he and husband Neil Patrick Harris prioritize holiday traditions to make the season special for their 12-year-old twins Gideon and Harper. “Every year Neil does the candlelight...
Being a Mom and a Realtor
On this blog, I would love to share a little bit about me and how for the last 15 years I have been a Mom and a Realtor. There is definitely a juggling act that comes with running my own Real Estate business and raising my two beautiful children. My Kids ...
Fairmont Schools: Why it is a great choice!
Is your child thriving at their school? Have you found the best school fit for their individual gifts and talents? Are you new to Orange County and just looking for the best possible education for them? Why settle for anything less than the best for your child? At...
Christmas Fudge!
CHRISTMAS FUDGE THAT CAN’T BE BEAT! Ingredients: 1 jar Kraft Marshmallow Creme 3 cups sugar 1 1/2 sticks butter or margarine 5 oz evaporated milk can 1 tsp vanilla 12 oz semi-sweet chocolate pieces Festive sprinkles, peppermint or walnuts to sprinkle on top...
Meet a Mom: Parenting Expert & Economist Emily Oster!
The idea of “maternal instinct” can really throw us off when we become moms. Quite honestly, we all faced a huge learning curve when we took our baby home from the hospital and asked ourselves, “Now what??” The answer can come from a lot of places, not the least of...
Party Etiquette and Playlist: We got ya, Mama
Do you hear those sleigh bells a-ring-ting-tingling? We do too! That time of the year for joyous gatherings is already here! Allow us at Irvine Moms to help you get started with some tips from some of LA's leading event planners on how to be the best hostess you...
Hollywood here I come: Blueprint on how to start your journey
With close Proximity to Los Angeles, it is often a thought shared by Parents and interested Kids on how to pursue Show Business. Many people aspire to be actors but rarely few succeed. According to the Queen Mary University of London, approximately 98% of...
Helping your Aging Parents
How to Move Your Parents Into a Smaller Home and Downsize Moving your parents into a smaller home is tough on everyone. Here are a few tips that will help the process to go smoothly. Plan and limit sorting and packing activities to ease your parents into...
5 Ways To Give Back this Holiday Season!
Story written by Demetra Ganias. There’s an old adage that children may not do as we say, but they’ll do as we do. And never is that more true than when we’re giving back. Whether you’re donating time or money, your kids’ involvement is the key to showing them the...
3 Healthy Holiday Season Eating Tips to Try!
In a season where we are making magic, hosting, decorating and organizing, we can’t forget to take care of ourselves, moms. That means feeding ourselves as well as we do our families. Food, after all, is fuel for this busy holiday season. We asked The Local Moms...
Winter Fun for the Family
As it gets closer to the end of the year, the holiday season is quickly approaching. These unique winter vacation spots are perfect for the family to visit this winter break. Local OC Fun Tustin - Tree Lighting Experience the annual Tree Lighting...
Ali Fedotowsky-Manno’s Cranberry Sauce!
This recipe for Thanksgiving Cranberry Sauce was shared by Ali Fedotowsky-Manno, a Nashville-based Mom of two, former Bachelorette and media personality. INGREDIENTS 1 bag of fresh cranberries 3/4 cup brown sugar 1/2 cup fresh orange juice 1/4 cup Grand Marnier 1 tsp...
Melissa Joan Hart: Lifetime’s Queen of Christmas!
Anyone else all about made-for-TV holiday movies that are all over Lifetime and Hallmark channels this time of year? Us too! Then you know that Melissa Joan Hart is one of the veritable Queens of Lifetime’s festive films. This season, as part of a new multi-film,...
Conversations about the Childcare Crisis: Learn about the work that needs to be done to make childcare safe/available for all.
As I can remember, before and after COVID, pricing has been a topic of conversation that riddled parents with fear of having to step away from a career or relocate to be closer to family, where parents would depend on help. The pandemic, however, did...
The Fight to End Violence Towards Indigenous Communities, and how your advocacy can lead to change.
“Let go the pain you are holding in your mind, your shoulders, your heart, all the way to your feet. Let go the pain of your ancestors to make way for those who are heading in our direction.” - Joy Harjo Annita Lucchesi serves as the Founder and Director...
The Impact of Immigration: Valuing and Learning
Noemi Puntier is founder of Puntier Law Firm LLC, which exclusively represents immigrants in family and immigration matters. Noemi arrived in the US without knowing English, but she had a deep passion for serving others, so her goal was to learn the...
‘TIS THE SEASON FOR BUILDING AND BAKING AS DISCOVERY CUBE KICKS-OFF THE SWEETEST COMPETITION OF THE YEAR
SoCal's Largest Gingerbread Competition Invites the Community to Celebrate the Season with the Annual Building Contest and Holiday Display Starting Nov. 19 Discovery Cube, Southern California's leading children's science museum, is calling all builders...
JW Marriott, Anaheim Resort’s Dine and Dazzle Special and NYE celebration
Are you looking for a chic yet serene staycation this holiday season? You won't have to worry about your New Year's Eve plans this year! Look no further than the 5-star JW Marriot Anaheim Resort at the Anaheim Garden Walk. With a sleek ambiance designed with the...
Looking for Delicious Treats for Holiday Parties?
Celebrations are happening all the time and for different reasons, and whether that’s a wedding, birthday, anniversary, upcoming holiday party, etc., one thing that they all have in common is that they aren’t complete without the presence of dessert! ...