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2018 Local Holiday Gift Guide
The holidays are here and so are we. Newport Mesa Moms is happy to bring you our 2018 Local Holiday Gift Guide so you can get what you need while supporting local businesses at the same time.
What To Look For When Donating To Charities This Holiday Season
Though the need is there year round, many charities receive a lot of their support during the holidays. Read on for our tips on what to look for when picking your charity/charities.
Orange is the New Black’s Laura Prepon Shares Her Mom Life
Actress and director Laura Prepon has played plenty of memorable roles in her life—feminist teenager Donna Pinciotti on That ‘70s Show and prison inmate Alex Vause on Orange Is the New Black both come to mind—but her newest one is mom to 1-year-old Ella.
Thanksgiving Cooking courtesy of Weelicious author Catherine McCord
Are you hosting your first Thanksgiving or in charge of bringing something to a family member or friend’s house? Don’t be intimidated by the occasion. We connected with Catherine McCord, author of Weelicious, and founder of One Potato, and she gave us some of her favorite Thanksgiving recipes!
fodada International Women’s Self Defense Day
It’s a topic that’s been in the news of late: women, empowerment, saying enough is enough! It’s a movement that deserves the attention it is getting, and men’s apparel company, fodada, is showing their support of women worldwide with their 7th Annual International Women’s Self Defense Day this Saturday, November 17th.
Helping Bags Community Event
If you are looking for an opportunity to talk to your kids about community, helping others, and those who have come across tough times, the OC Market Place (in partnership with the Avenue of the Arts Hotel) is hosting a great event this weekend where you can do just that while helping out too.
Thanksgiving Mini Crafts for Kids
We are moving quickly thru November and whether you are trying to find some fun things to do with the kids during all those days of no school, or simply looking for a fun little project to entertain the small ones at your Thanksgiving gathering, we’ve rounded up a few projects that caught our eye on Pinterest.
The Mom Made Market & 100 Ticket Giveaway
My favorite shopping event of the season is almost here and they are letting me share my joy with 100 of you!
Lights, Lights and More Lights
In an effort to save you time, and spread the joy, we’ve rounded up a list of local tree and menorah lighting events for you.
Meet Lindsay
Meet Lindsay, a stay-at-home mom of four from Littleton, Colorado who says the community of moms in Costa Mesa and Newport are what she loves most about living here!
Butternut Squash Macaroni & Cheese, Compliments of Anna Gass
Once cold weather months are upon us, we begin craving the dishes that keep us warm and stick to our ribs. One fall favorite for my family is good old fashion, macaroni and cheese.
The Thankful Pumpkin
Have you heard of the Thankful Pumpkin? I just found out about it and can’t wait to start ours TONIGHT!
Home Depot Workshops for Kids
Love Halloween, but kind of ready to move on? Well you are in luck because the first Saturday of every month, Home Depot hosts their FREE Kids Workshops, and they are a blast.
The Teal Pumpkin Project: Making Halloween Fun For Everyone!
The kids are undoubtedly excited about all the Halloween treats to come! But, according to Food Allergy Research & Education, one in 13 children has a food allergy.
Meet Carissa: Co-Founder of Wolf + Friends, An Amazing New App
Wolf + Friends is a free app made for—and by—moms raising kids with special needs, from developmental delays to autism. Download it on iTunes today, and read on for an interview with one of the founders!
Why We Are Loving KIDBOX
KIDBOX is the first kids’ personalized style box that provides parents with a convenient way to dress their kids in cool brands at significant savings – all while bonding over the joys of getting AND giving new clothes.
It’s Going To Be A Spooktacular Weekend: Your Halloween Guide
Your local guide to family friendly Halloween festivities this weekend!
Meet Andrea
Three years ago Andrea left law to put her passion into practice. She started her business Andi B Photography and feels incredibly blessed to spend her days working with week-old itty bitty humans, littles of all ages, and meeting local moms and families.
Homemade Pumpkin Seeds
Some people get pumpkins to decorate, some to carve, and some for the seeds. This past weekend we were all about the seeds! See what recipe we tried!
You’ve Been BOOED! Newport Mesa Moms Edition
One of the latest and greatest Halloween traditions is BOO-ING friends! Now we have some cute signs to go along with it!