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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!
National Prescription Take Back Day
Chances are your cabinets are full of old medications, whether prescriptions you no longer need, or medications that have long since expired. Flushing them down the toilet or disposing of them in the trash poses a threat to the environment and provides too many opportunities for them to end up in the wrong hands.
Scarecrow Festival at Goat Hill Junction Railroad
Goathill Junction Railroad is giving you another reason to come out for their public ride weekend this October 20th and 21st . . . it’s time for the Scarecrow Festival!
From the Sea to the Stars: OCC’s Community Science Night
It may be October, but not all skeletons are for haunting. On Friday, October 19, 2018, Orange Coast College is holding their Annual Community Science Night.
More Than Just a Haircut: Sharkey’s Cuts for Kids
When you walk into Sharkey’s Cuts for Kids on 17th Street in Costa Mesa, you are in for more than a haircut. Sharkey’s prides itself on providing an experience for the kids, and a hassle-free visit for mom.
How to Talk with Your Child About Emergency Response Drills in School
Allyson Maida, a psychotherapist based in Connecticut, shares her advice on how to address those sometimes scary emergency response drills with children of all ages.
Touch-A-Truck Is Back
It’s going to get a little noisy! This Saturday, October 13th, the Orange County Market Place is back with their popular Touch-a-Truck event.
Meet Kaleena
Kaleena has lived in the Newport-Mesa area for the past 17 years. And as mom of both a young boy and girl, she definitely knows where in town to take the family!
ENC Fall Faire & Pumpkin Patch
October is here and that means one of our favorite events is back – The ENC’s Fall Faire & Pumpkin Patch!
Ruby’s Diner Halloween Special
Don’t save those kids costumes for just Halloween night. Wear them to Ruby’s and receive a FREE kids meal. Read on for details.