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This weekend my daughter and I wanted to try something new. I've made a few tutu for her in the past but the outcome is always the same....she's excited at first, puts it on immediately and then ten minutes later she takes it off because it's scratchy. I tried to find another fun playtime dress up option that I could make and have seen the skirts made from fabric scraps. However, I hesitated to make one because I kept imagining with…

First I wanted to thank all the Mommies that came to the presentation earlier this month.  We had a great group and I enjoyed meeting you all.  There were a lot of great questions asked and I didn't get to all of them, so I thought I would share them here in a series of blogs.   ~Michelle Donaghy, Pediatric Sleep Consultant and Certified Gentle Sleep Coach.  MakingSweetDreams.com ~…

Dinosaur Train Nature Trackers Club is a community of young children, their families and educators committed to learning about nature and doing good things for their environment. Nature Trackers enjoy exploring and having adventures,…

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Just in time for Valentine's Day, OC Mommies has a SWEET Giveaway!  

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We are thrilled to announce our newest sponsor, Full Spectrum Photography to OC Mommies! Full Spectrum Photography has taken "Cake Smash Sessions" to a new level - easily their most popular sessions booked! With their own in-home studio, they make eating a 1st Birthday cake an event in…

 Cupid may have hit you hard, but it doesn't mean your bank has to suffer February 14th. Keep your Valentine's Day cost effective and still romantic with these tips for the lady or man in your life. Below are 9 tips from Emmy Award-winning …

Are you looking for a fun family activity in Orange County? How about a Gray Whale Watching Trip with

Dana Wharf Sportfishing…

When children or adults have dairy allergies or intolerances, finding dairy substitutes may be a little challenging. Most people know that dairy is good for the body because it provides generous sources of calcium. Because calcium is the most abundant mineral in the human body (ninety-nine percent of the body's calcium is stored in bones and teeth for structural support) it can be easily leeched out of the bones due to the amount of acidic foods we may consume. What most people do not…

We would like to welcome MobiSurg and Dr. Shar Alikhani to OCMommies. Dr. Shar Alikhani and his team provide the safest solution to pediatric anesthesia in the dental office.  MobiSurg brings hospital quality monitors and equipment, and a professional staff to your dentist's office to create the safest environment for dental anesthesia.  Dr. Shar Alikhani is the former Chief of Pediatric Anesthesia at CHOC at Mission and has performed more than 10,000…

As a mom of an infant I find myself struggling with how much technology to expose him to.  This is especially hard in our home as my husband and I own a computer consulting company and have every geek toy you could think of within reach.  Kaden's two favorite toys to try to get ahold of are my iPhone and the remote to our TV.

I often joke that eventually children will be born with "Blackberry thumb" in preparation for the continuous texting that they will inevitably be…

Here is a realistic break down of the cost saved if someone stays home...

http://www.mint.com/blog/consumer-iq/how-much-is-a-homemaker-worth-012012/

Being a parent has to be one of the most difficult jobs I have ever had to do. It also is the most rewarding job I have ever had.  As a mother, I naturally want the best for my children. I want them to succeed in everything they do. I want to protect them from the pain of the world, the hurt they will have to go through, and give them everything I have.  I find myself wanting to be this overbearing protective “Mama Bear”. Yet I know, if I don’t let them fall now and then, or allow them to…

Wowie! I have a FRUGAL deal for you on Skintimate shave gel! Head on over to CVS where you can get these for FREE + make money…even sweeter, this deal “ROLLS” which means you can do a second transaction and purchase another one then use your $4 ECB as payment (you’ll need a…

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Is Shopping with coupons worth your time? Sign-up for a coupon class and you will learn how you can save 50-80% a month on your grocery bill and other household items.. Learn how to organize your coupon in less than 15 minutes a week with no binders or baseball card holders, we teach a clip-less system! Stop wasting money and never pay full price for anything ever again...invite your friends, family, and…

I found this humorous self test on a blog and had a good chuckle...

So what is a good balance between apathy and relational confidence?  Between showing your spouse you care enough to be attractive and yet not overdoing it to get outside attention?

So here is a quick test. 

1. Do you shower most days?

a. Yes  +10  b. No -15  c. Define most?  -5

2. Is alcohol or chocolate one of your food groups?

a.  Yes  -10  b.  No  +10  c.  Does…

The Irvine Park Railroad team would like to thank their customers who have been  loyal over the years!

On Saturday and Sunday, February 25th and…

I had seen a article about making your own laundry detergent and it got me thinking, Can I really do that? It sounded like a dream when it came to how much money I could save. But I have sensitive skin and so do my kids, they have eczema too and this made me very hesitant. But after some research I found that there were several people who switched to homemade detergent because of their skin allergies. I decided to give it a try and so far, I am very happy with the results! Together…