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All You Need Is Love . . . And Chocolate
Homemade Hazelnut Cake Truffles . . . need I say more?
Style Reform: Leggings and Beyond
For most moms, leggings are not only a wardrobe staple, they’re a daily essential. And when Style Reform founder, Christy Teloh, realized she was wearing leggings every day but the quality of materials and styling weren’t up to her high-end fashion background standards, she decided to create her own.
Meet Daniela
Daniela is a local hairstylist and mom of two. Find out what she has to say about mom life!
5 Pieces Every Mom Needs in Her Closet
We asked Kristin Koch, executive director of Seventeen magazine and the blogger behind Closetful of Clothes, for her mom uniform essentials.
3 Date Night Ideas
It’s not often that parents get to go out for a date, so oftentimes, dinner and a movie is just perfect. But if you are looking for something a little different, check out these 3 ideas:
I Dip, You Dip, We Dip. Superbowl Dips from Anna Gass
Our friend Anna Gass, CT-based chef and author of the upcoming cookbook Heirloom Kitchen has shared four super easy dips for this weekend (or anytime!).
Vietnamese / Chinese / Lunar New Year
Whether or not you are Vietnamese or Chinese, Lunar New Year is a beautiful celebration of family, friends and the new year.
An Interview with FEED’s Lauren Bush Lauren
The name Lauren Bush Lauren incorporates two distinct, all-American Dynasties—the (George H.W. and George W.) Bush political one and the (Ralph) Lauren fashion one. Lauren, however, has carved her own path by founding FEED, an impact driven lifestyle brand whose profits help fight childhood hunger around the world and in the U.S., a little over a decade ago.
Easy Gluten-Free Paleo-Friendly Banana Muffins
Looking for a quick breakfast as you run out the door? Check out the recipe for these paleo-friendly muffins from Greenwich Moms’ Megan Sullivan.
It’s a Puzzle Party
This Saturday, January 26th, the Barnes & Noble store at Fashion Island will be hosting a Puzzle Party in their Children’s Section in honor of National Puzzle Month.
Meet Carole
Carole recently moved to Newport Beach with her family from London though she was born and raised in France. Her son is following the family’s love of world travel/living with his 3 passports!
What to Add to Your Diet to Subtract Weight
Registered Dietician Anne Mauney says to improve your nutrition and health in a way that is sustainable throughout the year, consider thinking about what you can add to your diet or life, rather than focusing on what to subtract.
DISCOVERY at Centennial Farm
After days of rain, the kids (and you) are going to need some serious outside time. With rain unlikely on Friday, think of taking advantage of Centennial Farm’s FREE Discovery Day.
Rainy Day Craft Kits
The rain is coming this week so we did some homework and scouted out a few hot crafts at Michaels that might just calm the storm within your house. Good luck!
Newport Beach Restaurant Week
Check out the 69 different restaurants participating in this year’s Newport Beach Restaurant Week! What’s at the top of your list? Something new, or an old favorite?
Organizing and Decluttering in the New Year
The holiday’s have come and gone and I’m sure you’ve accumulated lots of “stuff.” Whether it be items you actually need or not, these items do need a space in your home, and there are simple, achievable ways you can create room for what you truly want to keep!
Vital Proteins Breakfast Scramble
If you’re looking for a filling meal packed with protein, this breakfast scramble is perfect! Whether it’s for breakfast, lunch or dinner, add Vital Proteins Collagen Peptides in for an extra power boost.
Family Bonding Thru The New Year
It’s a busy time of year, but nothing says holiday like family time, so we’ve rounded up a few ideas to take you into the New Year!
Paper Greats: Pretty Paper Goods That Will Give You Back Time
On the website for their new paper goods company, Paper Greats, CT-based founders Heather Terry and Selina Fletcher write: “Life is short—let us take something off of your plate and put it on ours.” You don’t have to ask us twice!
Eva Amurri Martino’s Christmas Champagne Cocktail
Eva Amurri Martino—the blogger behind Happily Eva After—loves putting together classic Christmas cocktail parties, which she says satisfies her annual case of holiday nostalgia. Read on for the ingredients in her Poinsettia drink, a yuletide-themed Champagne cocktail.