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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.
Passport to Animal Adventure with Pacific Animal Productions
This Saturday, the Central Library Branch is hosting the Newport Beach Public Library’s Summer Reading Program Finishers’ Party. Whether or not you participated in the Summer Reading Challenge, everyone is invited to enjoy a live animal show by Pacific Animal Productions
Did You Know . . .
Who doesn’t love a good deal? Check these local ones out!
Top 5 Picks for Local Hot Spots for Cool Treats
The temperatures are rising and my air conditioning is still broken, which means we are all screaming for ice cream at my house. Here are my Top 5 Local Hot Spots for Cool Treats. What are your favorites?
Meet Tera
Tera is mom to 19-month-old Winston, and Chief Operations and Marketing Officer at Classic Kids, one of our favorite photography studios in Newport Beach.
Get on Your Feet for National Dance Day
In the words of Lady Gaga herself, “Just Dance!” Put on your dancing shoes (sneakers work just fine too) and meet up at the Julianne and George Argyros Plaza for a special event celebrating National Dance Day, Saturday July 28th!
EasyKicks
EasyKicks is a sneaker club for kids that allows parents to order new Nike and Converse sneakers whenever their kids need them for one convenient monthly price!
Tried & True: My 2 Favorite (Healthy) Travel Snacks
Summertime (or just plain mom life) often means being on-the-go. Whether you are traveling or just out all day having fun, the kids are going to want snacks.