Stephanie's Blog (276)

We recently started our first soccer classes with Soccer Shots, South Orange County. I have to admit, I was a little hesitant to put my three year old daughter is a soccer class. We had done a similar athletic class in our community a few months back…

If you are looking more than just "pictures with Santa", you must check our the Irvine Park Railroad's Christmas Train to the North Pole! This is a fun festive event that the whole family will enjoy. As parents and children board the Christmas Train, you will immediately get into…

The Great Park Pumpkin Harvest at the Orange County Great Park in Irvine will take place on Saturday, October 20 from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. This year’s Pumpkin Harvest will feature a variety of activities and family entertainment, including free pumpkins…

Many of us are starting the process of researching preschools in Orange County. There are so many questions that come up during the process (when to start, potty training requirements etc). I asked Sara Hooper, Director of Mission Montessori in Mission Viejo to answer a few of the preschool preparation questions that I see pop up frequently on our discussion board. Sara graciously took the…

Looking for something fun and educational to do with your kids? Come check out ExplorOcean Newport Harbor Nautical Museum! Here are just a few of the great activities offered to kids and families.…

August 2, 9, 16, 30 – Tideland Tykes

10:30 – 11:30 a.m.

Join Preserve staff for a fun-filled parent and child experience that may include arts and crafts, story telling, hands-on activities or outdoor nature walks. Come prepared for an exciting…

We were so excited to learn that Hanna Andersson JUST opened a new location in the Shops at Mission Viejo!

My two little girls have a ball…

Joovy has been a big supporter of OC Mommies and we were THRILLED when they offered to sponsor our 1st Annual Trike 41! www.trike41.com!  Trike 41 is a chance for our moms and kids to support kids fighting cancer, benefiting the…

Lakeshore Learning Store is my FAVORITE place to shop for toys and activities for kids. Their products are geared for classroom teaching and are good quality. On Saturdays, Lakeshore Learning Store offers free crafts…

I recently came across a fabulous referral for a hair colorist and stylist, Teri Layne. Let me get this straight, I said to Teri when booking my appointment, "you are going to come to MY house to do my hair? I don't have to pay an extra $30 for childcare? AND you'll do my kids…

Thank you Princess Party Enchantment for a GREAT story time today!!…

here is an interesting article posted on CNN.com today.

http://www.cnn.com/2012/05/25/opinion/sultan-miller-facebook-parenting/index.html?hpt=hp_c1

Sesame Street Live is on its way to Southern California!

ark your calendar for a musical event like no other-monsters making music! Elmo, Abby Cadabby, Big Bird and all their Sesame Street friends are taking to the stage to share…

If the special dad in your life loves cars this is a perfect gift.. Tickets to the 30th Annual Dana Point Concours d'Elegance!

Here is the schedule of…

My kids love going to see our dentist, Dr. Wu with South OC Dental Group. Who would have thought... I always envisioned the visits to the dentist to be the most dreaded appointments. But I have to tell you, the S…