Last year I wanted to make something super special for my husband for Father's Day. My husband isn't really into material items, he's happy with a nice dinner and a bottle of scotch. Since Colin was still a little too young last year to make him a card, 14 months at the time,  I decided to make him a card! Since I'm not a crafty type of person, I decided to find a pre-made design online.…

Goodbye Food Pyramid, Hello Dinner Plate

By WILLIAM…

The South Orange County Chapter of the Holistic Moms Network is having a "get to know you" meeting this month. It's a great time to join this great group of moms. The meetings are held the first Wednesday of each month at 7:15 p.m.at Irvine Spine and Wellness Center located at 15435 Jeffrey Road, #138 in Irvine. With the HMN…

I am getting ready to potty train my toddler and have been scratching my head over when to start, where to start, how to start etc. I'm a planner.. with every task in my life, I like know how to be prepared, how to execute and how to finish. I know raising kids isn't always cut and dry. But for some reason, potty training is one of those milestones that has left me clueless.

I reached out to Lora Jensen, founder, facilitator and mentor of…

If you live in the Tustin area and are looking for something fun and free to do with your little ones, check out The Tustin Library!

Now through the end of June they have storytime offered every Thursday at 11am and 3pm! Their storytime is perfect for kids up to 5. Toddlers and lap-sit babies are…

Just in time for Memorial Day Weekend...Checkout this website where you can rate and get a report on your favorite Orange County…

Surely many of you will be pulling out the BBQ on this holiday weekend. Burgers are always a great way to go!

The Food Network issued a list of the Best Burger…

Looking for something fun to do with the kiddos this summer? Every Tuesday and Wednesday, Edwards and Regal Movie Theatres will be showing special movies just for…

A big thank you to ourMompreneurs (Orange County Moms With Businesses) for hosting such a great event last week.

12 mommy business owners grouped together…

Are you thinking about taking a trip to Catalina? Now is the perfect time! Catalina Express is celebrating their 30th Anniversary by giving a Free Pass to anyone who wants to go to Catalina on their birthday.



Here's What You Do:



   * You must pre-register online!

   * You will receive an email confirmation from which you will download and print your Free Birthday Pass.

   * Before traveling, make your boat reservations online or by calling 800-995-4386. Your…

Last year for Father's Day, I made my husband this BOOK on Shutterfly. Kevin was almost 7 months old, so I chronicled his first 7 months in the book with pics of mostly just him and his dad. On Father's Day morning, after…

My husband and I love to go out to eat. Especially Friday nights, when the last thing we want to do is cook. But we always find ourselves going to a restaurant with the kids and leaving half way through because either someone is melting down, something spilled all over the table or someone won't sit in their…

In my experience as a mom and clinical psychologist, I’ve found that autism is the most widely feared and recognized disorder of those that are diagnosed in early childhood.  Maybe it’s the enormous amount of media attention given to the 1998 research study linking vaccines to autism (and to clear that one up, there was NO merit to that study whatsoever), or maybe it’s the understandably scary image of a child who lives in his own “bubble” unable to communicate with those who love…

Looking for something to do this Memorial Day Weekend? Love Wine? Check out The 8th Annual Newport Beach Wine Festival® this weekend, May 27-29th, 2011.  Acclaimed winemakers, celebrated chefs, Master Sommeliers and noted experts will serve as the guides, captivating festival-goers with educational seminars and wine events with endless tasting tables.

Here is an overview of the events:

Friday, May 27th

Wines & Cuisine from the…

Circus Vargas is coming to town!!

Here is an excerpt from their…

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So by now we all know that Martha Stewart, I am not. I am, after all, the person who once set microwave popcorn on fire. (What? I had pregnancy brain...it's a valid excuse!) But when our friends at Emily's Collection sent us an adorable spring cupcake kit from their Cupcake Shoppe, I decided to make like Martha Stewart in training…