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Corona del Mar Christmas Walk
Put on your walking shoes, Corona del Mar’s Chamber of Commerce is hosting its 39th Annual Christmas Walk Sunday, December 3rd.
Scrooge and The Ghosts of Christmas Are Back!
South Coast Repertory (Costa Mesa) is bringing you their 38th Annual Production of Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol.
Meet Jenny
Jenny is a Physician Assistant and busy mom of two. She loves riding bikes with her family to the beach, Back Bay and 17th Street, and makes a visit to The Snoopy House a family tradition.
What to Look for in Donating to Charities this Season
Though the need is there year round, many charities receive a lot of their support during the holidays. Find out what to look for when choosing your charity.
Lighting of the Bay at Newport Dunes
After all that cooking AND eating this Thanksgiving, you will be oh so ready to get the kids out of the house. Bring the whole family to the Lighting of the Bay at Newport Dunes Waterfront Resort.
Time to Simplify their Wish List?
With Santa starting to make appearances at shopping malls and events around town, you can be sure the kids are starting to put together their wish lists. Want to get them to simplify their list?
Support your Fellow Moms and #shoplikeamother
The Mom Made Market is a wonderful event that supports mom made businesses and gives you a great excuse to go shopping. Stop by the OC Fair and Event Center this weekend.
Wildlife Wendy at the Library Saturday
Join Wildlife Wendy and her parrots as they sing, dance and perform tricks at the library.
Jumpstart Your Holiday Shopping with 15 of My Favorite Etsy Shops
Christmas is 6 weeks away! If you find yourself running out of gift ideas every year, check out my favorite shops on Etsy.
Merry! Merry! Holiday Tree Lighting Ceremony at Fashion Island
The countdown to Christmas has begun! Looking for a fun way to get you in the spirit? Look no further than Fashion Island’s Annual Holiday Tree Lighting Ceremony.
Creatology Color-In Cardboard “Forts”
One of my favorite finds of all time (thank you Aunt Katie) is the Creatology Color-In Cardboard “Fort” from Michaels craft stores.
Five Ingredient Friday! Artichoke Francese compliments of Anna Gass
For this week’s Five Ingredient Friday I wanted to offer a great vegetarian option. This veggie dish can be served as a main or hearty side dish.
The Importance of Buying Native Plants: Sale at the ENC
Buying native can help you save water, reduce the need for pesticides and fertilizers, and attract butterflies and birds when the time is right.
Who Says You Can’t Ice Skate Outside In So Cal?
It’s Open! Get your skate on! The Irvine Spectrum Center’s Outdoor Ice Skating Rink is now open through January 7, 2018.
Meet Katy
Katy is a busy mom of three (including twins!). She works for Newport Beach & Company and gives us the inside scoop on the 2017 Christmas Boat Parade!
Kids Coding Workshop Made Possible by The Friends of the Library
Every wonder how the Newport Beach Public Library is able to host and provide so many spectacular events, crafts, reading programs and those Sunday Musicales?
Fit Friday: What Is Cage Fitness™?
Local gym 5 Elements MMA and Fitness has teamed up with Newport Mesa Moms to bring you a monthly blog on fitness, health and nutrition.
Kid Approved Thanksgiving Centerpieces
Don’t spend money on those expensive flower arrangements this year, let your kids get creative.
No School? Check Out These Nature Walk Activities.
If you need a few ideas for burning off that post-Halloween sugar high, check out these mom-inspired activities from Pinterest.
The Newport-Mesa Unified School District is Seeking Your Input
NMUSD is considering a shift to a collegiate calendar. This means that, if approved, the school year would begin in August, well before the Labor Day holiday.