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Healthy & Balanced Back-to-School Lunchbox Ideas
With the brand new school year already here, it’s a great time to be talking about packed lunches and after school snacks.
fodada: Dad & Me Hike
Sundays are always a great time to slow down, skip the To Do List, and make it a family day. Sunday, September 23rd, you can make it an extra special morning with fodada’s Dad & Me Hike.
An Interview with Chief Happiness Officer at EasyKicks
We recently spoke with Dominique Shortell, Chief Happiness Officer for EasyKicks, Nike’s kids sneaker club. Here is what she had to say!
Meet Julie
Julie is a longtime Costa Mesa and Newport Beach resident who is raising two girls, running Big Hype Marketing & PR, and enjoying the friends she has made along the way!
The Fall Faire is Coming & The ENC Needs Your “Trash”
The ENC needs your “trash” so it can be recycled and used in various crafts throughout the popular Craft Crawl at this year’s Fall Faire.
{ CODING } for Kids at the Library
This day and age, it is all about the coding. Thankfully, the Newport Beach Public Library has your back. With three FREE hands-on workshops scheduled thru November, you and you children ages 5-10 can learn simple coding techniques.
Favorite Planners for the Busy Mom
Anyone else love a good planner?! I find that writing tasks down and checking them off is one of the more satisfying things in life – agree? Check out some of our top recommended planners for the busy mom!
Five Ingredient Friday: Labor Day Eats Compliments of Anna Gass
This delicious potato salad is a Labor Day BBQ favorite in the Gass household. Simple, inexpensive and of course, only five ingredients. The best part? It tastes better the second day so it’s perfect for entertaining.
Festival of Children at South Coast Plaza
September is just days away which means it is time for the 17th Annual Festival of Children at South Coast Plaza.
Tried & True: Lice Prevention Conditioning Spray
You’ve likely bought the new backpacks and cleaned out the old lunch boxes. But have you prepared yourself for LICE this school year?
How to Ease Anxiety as Your Kids Go Back to School
Lisa Smith, an In Home Family and Teen Coach with Save My Family Today, is sharing her words of wisdom with us parents as we head into yet another school year.
Meet Gretchen
Gretchen is a Newport Beach native who wisely states that having two children with two different personalities at two different stages means two different styles of parenting.
Get Back to School Ready
Organized and functional spaces are crucial for busy families! Since summer is winding down and the start of school is only a few weeks away, we didn’t waste any time going straight to the professionals to help us get SCHOOL READY!
Join The Local Moms Network in the Million Mile Challenge This September
Newport Beach Wellness Week FAMILY DAY
Newport Beach is launching its first ever Newport Beach Wellness Week. So get the whole family involved and join the fun at “Family Day” at Newport Dunes.
Have You Heard Abut PJ Library?
PJ Library is a program that has FREE Jewish-themed books and music sent to your house every month for kids ages 6 months through 11 years.
Local Market Round-Up
Sometimes all you want to do is shop small and local! To honor that, we’ve put together a list of a few Market opportunities for you. Grab your reusable bags and head out to one or all of them.
Mompreneur Inspiration: Meet the Mom behind Little Goodall Children’s Clothes
Meet Molly, the amazingly talented mom behind the adorable children’s clothing line, Little Goodall!
Meet Brenda
Brenda is a hard-working NICU nurse and mom of two. She loves her workouts at Burn Boot Camp and is excited to be taking part in Disneyland’s Annual CHOC Walk in the Park this August! We’ve included a link in her interview if you are interested in donating or joining the team!
Marinated Grilled Veggies
Summer is all about the grilling! Check out this recipe for some delicious marinated grilled veggies.