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Meet Dawn
Meet Dawn, a Newport Beach native, community leader and #baseballmom of two.

2022 Summer Camp Guide
The COUNTDOWN to summer has officially begun. Now is the time to make those SUMMER plans (and get those early registration discounts). Check out these 20+ LOCAL CAMPS – with everything from the arts to the outdoors – there is something for EVERYONE. Summer has never looked so GOOD!

Meet Nicole: Founder of NicoleHD Jewelry
The NHD mission has been to make high quality fine jewelry accessible to everyone.

Moms’ Night Out at the Theater – The Band’s Visit
Michelle and I were so excited to get a rare night out together to watch the critically acclaimed Broadway musical The Band’s Visit at Segerstrom Center for the Arts.

Meet Tanya
Meet Tanya, a single mom of three who runs three businesses (one with her children), likes a little chaos to balance out her calming and therapeutic job as an esthetician, and is adamant that kids need to learn to earn, save and spend money responsibly.

Little Healthy Smiles is Ready to Make Your Child’s Trip To The Dentist a Positive One
The team of dentists at Little Healthy Smiles knows that taking your child to the dentist can be confusing and nerve-wracking for both parent and kid. But they are ready to make your child’s visit a positive one. We asked them a few of the most common questions we think parents have, and love their tips for how to help an apprehensive child prepare for their trip to the dentist.

Crafting Your Public Persona!
Demetra Ganias of Ganias Media Lab shares her smart tips towards showing the world you – at your best.

Paralympic Snowboarder Noah Elliott
Cancer survivor, single dad and Paralympian – Noah Elliott’s story is sure to inspire.

A Q & A with Dr. Natalie Graham of Segerstrom Center for the Arts
Meet Dr. Natalie Graham, the new Vice President of Community Engagement for Segerstrom Center for the Arts. We asked her all about her plans for upcoming community events, her background prior to joining the Segerstrom team, and why she thinks the Arts are so important.

Favorite Family Board Games From Moms Across The Local Moms Network
Having a few good board games on rotation is a great idea whether your kids are toddlers or teens, so we’re sharing some of the top picks from families from around The Local Moms Network!

Home Sweet Home Guide
We have all spent a lot more time at HOME these last few years making it that much more important that we LOVE WHERE WE LIVE. So whether you are looking to tackle those home improvement projects, or straight up plan a move, scroll down for our LOCAL GUIDE on GETTING IT DONE!

Dr. Mathias Answers Some Pressing Questions for New Moms
Meet Dr. Mathias, a Stanford-trained regenerative medicine specialist who heads HavenMD. HavenMD is a medical spa based in Huntington Beach and Fountain Valley that focuses on helping every client become their best self. Since she sees a lot of new moms along their journey, we thought we’d pick her brain.

Game Day Nachos
Take your Game Day eats up a notch with these crowd-pleasing nachos!

Meet Trisha
Meet Trisha, a local homeschool mom of 3, former Registered Nurse at Hoag Hospital, and huge fan of the outdoors.

Family Friendly Hikes to Do with Your Valentines
We love hikes and we love Valentine’s Day! Here our some of our favorite hikes to share with your loved ones this month, and as we head into Spring! When we look for hikes we love ones that are easy enough for kids and are loop back to the beginning. Have you ever told a toddler to turn around and head back the way they came?!

50+ Recommended Podcasts
Whether you are out for a walk with the dog, waiting for the kids to finish practice, or going on a roadtrip, podcasts can be the perfect way to pass the time, entertain, and even educate. We asked around (both men and women) and got some great suggestions.

Junior Guard Prep
As the Holiday Season passes us, families are quickly reminded that Spring and Summer are around the corner. And with the change of seasons comes the Newport Beach Junior Lifeguard testing season.

The Ultimate Sleepaway Camp Guide
Spending part of summer living independently from Mom and Dad is one of those amazing experiences that will stay with your child forever. Use our Camp & Program Guide to learn about some of the top sleepaway camp options throughout the United States as well as teen tours, educational programs and even community service opportunities.

City News Round-Up
Welcome to the New Year! As we all recover from a whirlwind of a holiday season, we wanted to bring you a round-up of a few local stories you might have missed.

DIY Simmer Pot Holiday Home Fragrance!
This natural way to scent your home will be your new favorite way to elevate your holiday gathering.