Hilary Feldstein Ratner
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Though I was born and raised in New York City, I've lived in SoCal for over ten years now and am proud to call this beautiful and diverse place my home. My husband and I have a son and baby daughter (whom I was 9 months pregnant with when this photo was taken!). Prior to becoming a mommy I spent several years in feature film publicity and acquisitions for Miramax and later as the Creative Executive for Hilary Swank Productions before seguing to the music industry where I did Online Communications for the GRAMMY Foundation and MusiCares. In my ample pre-parenthood free time, I also freelanced as a script analyst and screenwriter.
I am fortunate now to be able to devote all my time to my family, but I still love to write so am thrilled to have the opportunity to be a part of this blog! I am a foodie, avid traveler, environmentalist, preschool board member, and unabashed Disney nut. I can also be found writing about green parenting and eco-conscious living on my personal website, https://ecofriendlymama.com.
OC Moms Guide – April 2018
Living in Orange County, there's no shortage of fun family events happening at any given time. Instead of listing out every single event in our area, here's a select few that we think look...
Reading Outside The Lines: Five Little Monkeys
Recently, on the approximately 100th reading of Five Little Monkeys to my children, I noticed something about this preschool book by Eileen Christelow that I had never seen before.
If you haven't read it, or heard the...
Our Galentine’s Day Guilty Pleasure List – TV Shows, Eats, And More!
Happy Belated Galentine's Day ladies! Thanks to the brilliant geniuses of Parks N Rec, we now have this special (non-federal) holiday on Valentine's Day-eve that offers a reason for us ladies to hang out...
I’m Doing The Star Wars Virtual Half Marathon…And So Can You!
I am not what you'd call a marathon-type person. Though I was on the track team in high school, I have never really loved running. I ran for many years as exercise (which has...
Fun, Cheap, Eco-Friendly DIY Pine Cone Bird Feeder
Just because the holidays are over doesn't mean that you can't still find fun seasonal crafts to do together with your family. Not only is this DIY Pine Cone Bird Feeder craft an easy...
Hilary’s Top 10 Posts from 2017
Everyone loves a good countdown - especially this time of year! We know that everyone is so busy and sometimes you may miss a post or two. But don't worry - we've got you...
Making Hanukkah Fun For Young Ones
Growing up half-Jewish in New York City, I didn't have to work too hard to find Hanukkah fun as a child. After all, the city has the largest Jewish population outside of Israel. Both...
10 Packing Tricks For Traveling With Kids
Before we started our family, my husband and I loved to travel. I prided myself on being able to pack two weeks of clothing into a carry-on bag, and walking miles everyday seeing every...
This Holiday Gift-Wrapping Tip Will Change Your Life
When I was a child and still believed in Santa, my favorite thing about Christmas was waking up that morning and running over to our tree. There, in addition to the same old presents...
Our Day Out With Thomas The Train
When I was offered free tickets to attend A Day Out With Thomas, I'll admit, I hesitated. I have been hearing about this event for a few years now, and how much fun it...
Super Easy Healthy Fall Snacktivities For Kids
A few months ago, I wrote a post about some fun and easy Summer Snacktivities that I have done with my son. Though school has now started and we no longer have those looooooong...
4 Tricks To Avoid The Halloween Candy Crush
Not to sound like a super old person here, but in my day, kids had ONE day to trick or treat, and that day was Halloween. Sure, if we were lucky to live in...
Want A Superpower? Become A Bone Marrow Donor
I joined the Bone Marrow Donor Registry during my Freshman year in college. There was a registration drive on campus that my roommate and I decided on a whim to attend. I vaguely recall...
How To Visit The Disneyland Resort With A First Timer
As a Southern California resident with a Disneyland Resort Annual Passport, I have been there countless times. I have visited as a young child, a thrill-seeking teenager, a single gal in my twenties, on...