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Apple Cider Margarita!
Leigh Hansen & Alston Calabrese of Habitual Hostess It’s almost Fall, y’all! If you’re mourning the end of summer marg season, you’ll love this tasty transitional cocktail from Alston and Leigh, the talented duo behind Habitual Hostess. Start with a...
Sahar Wahbeh, founder of Dumyé Handcrafted Dolls!
This week’s Meet a Mom interview is with Sahar Wahbeh, founder of Dumyé, a line of hand-crafted dolls “with a purpose”. This designer, entrepreneur and mother lives in Dubai as an American Expat with her husband and 12-year-old daughter, 5-year-old son, 2 dogs and a...
Student Safety & Wellness: How Schools are Adapting to Concurrent Issues.
After almost 2 years, schools are back in-person and parents/students can finally go back to pre-pandemic routines. Sending the kids off to school means they’re learning valuable life skills and making new friends while you get to enjoy the extra quiet...
Disney On Ice “Back in School”
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Pinners Conference & Expo California Comes to Pomona Fairplex Create, Imagine and Learn at Southern California’s Only Lifestyle, Trend and Crafting Expo
Friday & Saturday, August 26-27, 2022 ** Tickets On Sale Now ** Returning from a “Pandemic Pause” to the Southland, the Pomona Fairplex will host Pinners Conference & Expo California, Friday and Saturday, August 26-27, 2022. Pinners...
Interest Rates: How Fast and How High Will They Climb?
If you’re shopping for a new home now or are hoping to, you probably feel your heart racing a little. The word is out: Mortgage interest rates are on the rise. This means for the same size loan and house, borrowers will have to pay a higher monthly...
Disney On Ice presents Road Trip Adventures
Takes Families on a Fun-Fueled Excursion to Iconic Disney Destinations Playing SoCal from December 8 – January 2 Disney On Ice presents Road Trip Adventures will whisk families away on an immersive getaway chock-full of magical participatory moments. Featuring new...
OC Animal Care in Tustin
Photo Courtesy of Supervisor Foley Orange County, CA - Adopt a furry friend and help empty overcrowding shelters with Supervisor Foley’s first annual Animal Adoption Day! This special one-day adoption event, presented in partnership with Orange County Supervisor...
Top 5 Lunchbox Tips from Weelicious!
It’s a common pain point of the back-to-school routine: packing lunches. Though we might typically dread this step on a busy morning, we’re sharing some mouth-watering inspiration – and easy hacks – to help you reimagine the process. (Think: sous chefs and make-ahead...
Christina Geist On Writing, Motherhood & Her New Children’s Book!
As our kids head back to school—or to school for the first time—we’re all hoping they find their friends, their people. Christina Geist, founder & CEO of Boombox Gifts, custom memory boxes, and co-founder of design firm True Geist, explores the topic of...
Meet a Mom: Lynn Margherio, founder of Cradles to Crayons!
This week’s Meet a Mom interview is with Lynn Margherio, founder of Cradles to Crayons, which has been providing essentials to kids in need since 2002. “Clothing Insecurity is the lack of access to high-quality, seasonally appropriate, necessary clothing. As a...
GRAMMY in the Schools 2022
Background: This program exposes high school students to the world of music. The great thing is, you don’t have to have a magical set of pipes or know how to play an instrument. There are career tracks in audio engineering, concert promotion, electronic...
10 lunch bags that you must have!
If you take lunch to work, then you will most likely need a lunch bag! According to the Huffington Post, about 85% of people bring a lunch to work more than they buy one. If you’re one of those people, then these lunch bag options are for you! People that take lunches...
Fave Dog Items
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Meet the Moms Behind Grown & Flown!
When you first become a mom, you think the newborn stage is the hardest—and then suddenly you have a toddler and while maybe you’re getting a little bit more sleep, you’re more tired than ever. Fast forward to the tween, teen and beyond years, and most parents quickly...
5 Questions with Big Wave Surfer Maya Gabeira, author of Maya and the Beast!
Credit: Ana Catarina A new children’s book, Maya and the Beast, tells the story of Maya, a young surfer who lives in a town where everyone is scared of “the Beast,” a huge wave. Maya finds the sound of the big wave crashing on shore comforting, and aims to...
Shoott FREE PHOTO SESSIONS
Shoott offers free 30 min photo sessions and you only pay for the photos you love! They are 4.9-star rated on Facebook, Google & Tripadvisor. Beautiful locations all over Orange County and the surrounding area. Irvine Moms Dates are as follows: Sun,...
Fundraise & Have Fun with Shoott!
If you’re involved in fundraising at your child’s school (shoutout to fellow PTA or PTO Moms!), sports team, or other local organization, coming up with creative ways to raise money can be a challenge. Seriously – how many bake sales or car washes can you do before...
REPAIRS TO MAKE BEFORE SELLING YOUR HOME
So you’re ready to put your home on the market and to you, everything looks great. Unfortunately, much of the wear and tear on your home becomes unnoticeable when it is something you see everyday. While you may not think about the one light switch that doesn’t work or...
Back to School list of Shopping Musts:
The Alarm is ringing for the 2022 school year and while pressing snooze may be tempting, we suggest being prepared to minimize challenges with the transition. According to ABC News, last year’s school shopping comes with its challenges, spikes in prices,...