It’s sort of ironic – this is supposed to be the time of year you’re making memories and soaking up quality time, but you’re running around like a reindeer with its head cut off trying to get gifts for everyone from your kids to teachers (and yes, sometimes yourself),...
If you’re ready to celebrate the season with your little ones in tow, here are the top places to go for Holiday Celebrating All family-approved and filled with sparkle. Christmas Train at Irvine Regional ParkThis one’s a holiday rite of passage for OC families. Ride...
Local Moms Network and The College Corner’s 2026 College Prep Guide presented by Gorilla Grip College prep has changed a lot since we were applying. “Between online applications, the huge increase in students applying, and the ripple effects of COVID, it’s a...
How should we guide our children’s technology use for them to enjoy the benefits without falling into the risks? This question is now a daily part of parenting, especially as technology shows up in every corner of our kids’ lives. In his book Digital Divides: How...
What to do this Nov and Dec with the Kids Enjoy a festive visit with Santa at Irvine Park Railroad Ride the Christmas Train to Santa’s Village at the “North Pole,” where kids can meet Santa and take photos See the Hikari: Festival of...
If you follow Liz Plosser on Instagram, you know that she is inspiring. Whether she’s sharing her intense workouts (and playlists), protein-filled breakfasts or high-energy soccer matches with her kids, she’s getting it done—and seems to be having fun doing it, too....
