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Outdoor Movie Guide
Summer and outdoor movies go hand in hand. We’ve made a list of the local (FREE) ones in Newport Beach, Costa Mesa and Huntington Beach so you can easily add them to your calendar.

2022 Virtual Activities Guide
Make this a summer to remember with these virtual camps, activities and more.

Being a Mom and a Realtor
Meet Stephanie Young – “Being a working mom is tough but rewarding. Being a real estate agent is the same way!”

Meet Robyn
Meet Robyn, a mom, grandmother, attorney, business woman, animal lover and candidate for Newport Beach City Council.

Insider Tips on Making a Jewelry Investment with Nicole HD Jewelry
Founder of Nicole HD Jewelry, Nicole Hendelman-Dersovitz, comes from a family of jewelers and has rocked the jewelry industry for over 3 decades. Here are a few of her insider tips on making a jewelry investment.

Real Estate Hot Topic: 7 Ways to Add Value to Your Home
Whether you’re selling your home tomorrow or sometime in the next few years, there’s a lot to consider. Check out these 7 Ways to Add Value to Your Home from contributor, Dawn Nicolaisen of the L3 Realty.

One-of-a-Kind Designer Camp Returning to Orange County This Summer
We chatted with co-founder Mercedes Curran to learn more about this design-based summer camp for young creatives ages 11 – 17.

Mental Health Awareness Month & Local Resources
May is Mental Health Awareness Month. And while some days you might feel alone, please know that you are not. We’ve rounded up a few local resources for you to keep in your back pocket or share with a friend or family member who might want a little support.

Toddler Tantrums & Triggers . . . And How to Stop Them
Advice from Contributor Harvey Karp, M.D.

Meet Dawn
Meet Dawn, a Newport Beach native, community leader and #baseballmom of two.

2022 Summer Camp Guide
The COUNTDOWN to summer has officially begun. Now is the time to make those SUMMER plans (and get those early registration discounts). Check out these 20+ LOCAL CAMPS – with everything from the arts to the outdoors – there is something for EVERYONE. Summer has never looked so GOOD!

Meet Nicole: Founder of NicoleHD Jewelry
The NHD mission has been to make high quality fine jewelry accessible to everyone.

Moms’ Night Out at the Theater – The Band’s Visit
Michelle and I were so excited to get a rare night out together to watch the critically acclaimed Broadway musical The Band’s Visit at Segerstrom Center for the Arts.

Meet Tanya
Meet Tanya, a single mom of three who runs three businesses (one with her children), likes a little chaos to balance out her calming and therapeutic job as an esthetician, and is adamant that kids need to learn to earn, save and spend money responsibly.

Little Healthy Smiles is Ready to Make Your Child’s Trip To The Dentist a Positive One
The team of dentists at Little Healthy Smiles knows that taking your child to the dentist can be confusing and nerve-wracking for both parent and kid. But they are ready to make your child’s visit a positive one. We asked them a few of the most common questions we think parents have, and love their tips for how to help an apprehensive child prepare for their trip to the dentist.

Crafting Your Public Persona!
Demetra Ganias of Ganias Media Lab shares her smart tips towards showing the world you – at your best.

Paralympic Snowboarder Noah Elliott
Cancer survivor, single dad and Paralympian – Noah Elliott’s story is sure to inspire.

A Q & A with Dr. Natalie Graham of Segerstrom Center for the Arts
Meet Dr. Natalie Graham, the new Vice President of Community Engagement for Segerstrom Center for the Arts. We asked her all about her plans for upcoming community events, her background prior to joining the Segerstrom team, and why she thinks the Arts are so important.

Favorite Family Board Games From Moms Across The Local Moms Network
Having a few good board games on rotation is a great idea whether your kids are toddlers or teens, so we’re sharing some of the top picks from families from around The Local Moms Network!

Home Sweet Home Guide
We have all spent a lot more time at HOME these last few years making it that much more important that we LOVE WHERE WE LIVE. So whether you are looking to tackle those home improvement projects, or straight up plan a move, scroll down for our LOCAL GUIDE on GETTING IT DONE!