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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.
It’s the Most Wonderful Time of the Year
December is here and sleigh bells are ringing (even in 80 degree heat). Here is a round up of some of our favorite ways to get in the holiday spirit this year.
Stockings Full of Hope
Get your kids involved, spread a little cheer, and help Project Hope Alliance decorate and fill Stockings of Hope for 300 youth experiencing homelessness right here in our community.
LOCAL & LOVED Holiday Gift Guide
Save yourself holiday stress and shop right here at our LOCAL & LOVED stores and boutiques. Need some inspiration? Check out the top picks from these local shops.
Big Style for Babies from Rockets of Awesome!
Rocket of Awesome’s new mini line is adorable, convenient and makes a stylish holiday gift for the littles.
My Green Mattress: Big Black Friday Savings and Even Bigger Health Benefits!
Organic mattress brand, My Green Mattress is doing a *huge* Black Friday sale and offering special savings to followers of The Local Moms Network!
Trimino: A Better Sports Drink for Kids
This dad-founded sports drink brand is a game changer for youth sports because it replaces sugar with protein.
All About SecondSale.com: A New Way to Buy & Sell Books
Buy and sell books with this smart new service.
Glam Time Beauty Guide
The HOLIDAYS are well on their way, and most of us mamas are running on empty. It’s been a year (ugh! two) of mothering during a pandemic, and Michelle and I think it is high time we get a chance to GLAM IT UP. Scroll through our LOCAL BEAUTY GUIDE below and book yourself a little SELF CARE before the holidays.
What To Do With All That Halloween Candy
Too much Halloween Canyd in the house? Check out this fun idea from The Baker Mama.
The Graceful Warrior Project
Learn about The Graceful Warrior Project and TOGETHER WE WILL BRIGHTEN THE WORLD.
Winter Clothes For Kids We Love!
Rockets of Awesome offers a convenient way to update your kids’ wardrobe with adorable pieces of quality.
Festive Fall Fun
Local Halloween Events throughout Costa Mesa, Newport Beach and Huntington Beach.