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8 Strategies to Secure a Lower Mortgage Rate
Local realtor, Dawn Nicolaisen, suggests trying these eight strategies to secure a low mortgage rate.

Should You Buy or Should You Rent?
Deciding between buying or renting your next home? It’s true that home values have gone up quite a bit, but so have rents.

Apple Cider Margarita
If you’re mourning the end of summer marg season, you’ll love this tasty transitional cocktail from Alston and Leigh, the talented duo behind Habitual Hostess.

Local Photogs Capturing Love in Photos
With all of life’s stresses, don’t let family pictures be one of them. Avoid the hassle and leave the details to these local professionals!

Year-Round Clear and Clean Sunscreen
A new option in clean and clear sunscreen from Newport Beach-based company, LĀ SOL.

Harmony at Home
Newport Beach Family Development Center is ready to help you with harmony at home.

Meet the Founder of Bleuet
This mom of two wanted a better training bra for her daughter – so she created it.

Meet Dr. Mary Hannon
Meet Mary, an ER physician and mom of two who started her own medical practice to meet the demand of busy, stressed families who needed medical consults right away.

Backpack Drive #forthekids
Help a child start the school year with the essentials and confidence they need to succeed.

Fundraise with Shoott
Need a fresh fundraising idea for your parents association, kids’ sports team or other local organization? Try hosting an event through Shoott, a female-run photography business that hosts photo shoots nationwide

PRETTY WOMAN: THE MUSICAL
Pretty Woman The Musical is in Orange County for a limited time. Our advice – grab your tickets now.

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.