Around Town

It’s a super busy time of year, so maybe you haven’t had the chance to take the kids to see Santa. Maybe you made to the front of the line but the kids freaked out when they actually saw the big man himself. No worries. Just call him!

The Snoopy House has been a local Costa Mesa tradition since 1966. Locals and visitors alike have long rejoiced in the “Peanuts” holiday display that graced the front yard of a family home in Eastside Costa Mesa. Beginning in 2011, that display was moved to Costa Mesa City Hall.

After all that cooking AND eating this Thanksgiving, you will be oh so ready to get the kids out of the house. Bring the whole family to the Lighting of the Bay at Newport Dunes Waterfront Resort.

Christmas is 6 weeks away! If you find yourself running out of gift ideas every year, check out my favorite shops on Etsy.

The countdown to Christmas has begun! Looking for a fun way to get you in the spirit? Look no further than Fashion Island’s Annual Holiday Tree Lighting Ceremony.

Local gym 5 Elements MMA and Fitness has teamed up with Newport Mesa Moms to bring you a monthly blog on fitness, health and nutrition.

If your kids are anything like mine, they eat a LOT of ranch dressing. With carrots, with chicken fingers, with just THEIR fingers. That’s why we found Primal Kitchen’s Ranch Dressing made with avocado oil.

Halloween is almost here. If you are feeling overwhelmed by all the awesome activities that are available to you, here is a list of local ones sorted by day so that you skip the headache and go straight to the fun.

The place to be on Saturday, October 28th is the Grand Opening Celebration of the Julianne and George Argyros Plaza and Center for Dance and Innovation at Segerstrom Center for the Arts in Costa Mesa.

The Wait Until 8th pledge empowers parents to rally together to delay giving children a smartphone until at least 8th grade. By banding together, this will decrease the pressure felt by kids and parents alike over kids having a smartphone.