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Truck Adventures
Clear your calendar this Saturday because your kids are not going to want to miss a fun-filled day of trucks at the OC Fair & Event Center.
5 Father’s Day Crafts
We’ve scoured Pinterest so you don’t have to, and we’re loving these easy and fun DIY crafts to get the kids involved this Father’s Day. Watch them beam with pride as they give dad his present!
Five Ingredient Friday: Seared Wild Salmon with Cucumber Yogurt Sauce compliments of Anna Gass
This week Five Ingredient Fridays is coming at you with a simple dish that comes together in less than 20 minutes, and is super healthy and delicious.
The Balboa Peninsula Trolley is Running!
You know summer is here when you see the the 55 freeway backed up for miles, and no parking spot in site. If you are not feeling the bike ride to the beach, or the never-ending search for parking, hop on the Balboa Peninsula Trolley instead.
Fancy Nancy in Newport!
ELATED! That’s a fancy word for excited, and that is what your kid is going to be when they hear that Fancy Nancy illustrator Robin Priess Glasser is coming to the Newport Beach Public Library (Central Branch).
Gifts for Grads
It’s that time of year! If you’ve got a graduate in your life, we’ve rounded up some fun gifts that they’ll love whether they’re heading off to college or tackling adulthood full-on.
Meet Mila
Mila is a local mom of three who grew up in Costa Mesa. After having a breast cancer survivor in the family and seeing so many women affected by breast cancer, she was inspired to create a natural deodorant that works, launching Bare Pits in March of 2017.
Mental Health Awareness
Mental health is essential to everyone’s overall health and well-being. Don’t be afraid to talk about it!
It’s a Book Swap
If you missed the toy swap, now is your chance to make it for the book swap. The Environmental Nature Center is hosting a Book Swap this Saturday, June 2nd as a part of their Living Greener Series.
Flower Inspiration & the Lido Marina Village Farmers Market
There’s nothing like fresh flowers to brighten your home and we’ve got 10 easy way to incorporate them into your decor. Stop by the Lido Marina Village Farmers Market to pick up your favorites.
3 Easy Memorial Day Desserts
Life is complicated; Dessert shouldn’t be! We’ve sourced three easy Memorial Day Recipes just for you.
Scottish Fest: Call of the Bagpipes
Scottish Fest, a festival dating back to 1932 (then known at the Highland Games) will be bringing Scottish heritage to Southern California at the OC Fair & Event Center.
Newport Beach Beerfest
It can’t always be about the kids! So give grandma a call, or that babysitter you have on speed dial, and meet some friends at the Newport Beach Beerfest at the Newport Dunes this Saturday, May 26th.
The Benefits of Baby Massage
To many, baby massage is a foreign concept, but it has actually been around for a long time, and is practiced globally. As research comes out on the many benefits, it has become more popular in western cultures.
Meet Alissa
Alissa is a Newport Beach mom of a “fearless flyer” son who keeps her on her toes. When her son is in school she runs two local businesses, a kickboxing gym in North Tustin and our very own Sharkey’s Cuts for Kids in Costa Mesa.
A Quick Getaway to Catalina
If you are looking for a short little getaway that makes you feel like you are far from home, Catalina Island is the place to go. Located just over 32 miles off the coast of Newport Beach, Catalina is rather easy to get to, and fun to explore.
OC Night Market is Back
COME HUNGRY! THAT’S MY ADVICE! The OC Night Market is back this June and August.
Spring & Summer Resort Wear
With Spring in full swing, and Summer vacations just around the corner, here are some looks we are loving right now. Breezy coverups, floral dresses, statement hats and stripes galore. Bring on the sunshine!
Kid Entrepreneurs at the Children’s Business Fair
Move over grown-ups, the kids are taking over! No longer is the business world just for adults.
Bunnies & Books Festival
The Newport Beach Public Library puts on a variety of special events and presentations throughout the year, with their annual Bunnies & Books Festival being their biggest children’s event of the year. Catch it this weekend!