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Newport Beach Sandcastle Contest
Even adults like to play in the sand! Head on over to Corona del Mar State Beach (Big Corona) and catch the 57th Annual Sandcastle Contest.
Monday Night Football Guacamole
We’re so excited to bring you another delicious recipe from Lauren K. Stein, author of Fresh Made Simple, a family-friendly illustrated cookbook.
The Best Backyard Games for All
What’s better than a backyard party or an afternoon of playing games with the family? With our amazing Southern California weather, you can play outside year round.
Fire Station Open House
If your kiddos (or you) are super impressed and intrigued by the life of a firefighter, be sure to stop by Fire Station No.7 in Newport Beach for their Fire Service Day Open House.
5 Tips for Getting Your Child’s Sleep Back on Schedule
There is nothing like a change in the weather (and the kids going back to school) to remind us that summer is over. Now what to do about that out of whack sleep schedule?
15th Annual Children’s Book Festival
The Children’s Book Festival is back this year at Orange Coast College. Enjoy the day with books, storytelling, performances, and festival fun!
Meet Brittany
Brittany is a hobby-enthusiast mom of two girls who loves opinions, Uber Eats and the beach! She also organizes the best play dates around!
The Excuse You Need to Schedule “Me” Time
Find out what Lisa Smith, an In Home Family and Teen Coach with Save My Family Today, has to say about the importance of parents taking care of themselves!
Arugula Corn Pear Salad
This recipe is shared with us from Lauren K. Stein, author of Fresh Made Simple, a family-friendly illustrated cookbook.
Fish Fry Weekend!
Back for its 71st year, the Costa Mesa – Newport Harbor Lions Club Fish Fry is happening this weekend, September 21st to 23rd.
FREE Pirate Magic Show
If you are looking to add a little MAGIC to your Wednesday afternoon (September 19th), drop on by the Balboa Branch Library for their Pirate Magic Show.
Local Photographers to Get You Holiday Ready
With all of life’s stresses, don’t let family pictures be one of them! We’ve put together a list of a few choice local photographers so you can get that perfect shot.
Balboa Island Carnival & Taste of the Island
Balboa Island is one of our favorite family destinations, and this Sunday, September 16th, they are hosting their Carnival & Taste of the Island.
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!