Maria Hoey
A native of Iowa, Maria moved to Los Angeles ten years ago. It's there that she met and married her husband, Brian. Maria has 2 boys who make her world go round and round and round and round... She also is a co-host on a hilarious podcast - They See Me Mommin'. When she isn't doing all things "mom" Maria enjoys reading, writing, baking, eating andLAUGHING!
Free Meals For Children And Seniors
Many families depend on the breakfast and lunches provided by their local schools. However, with school being closed until at least mid-May - and...
OC Mom Neighborhood Egg Hunt
OC area families may not be able to attend some of our favorite Egg Hunts and spring events this year, but with a little...
Maybe The Universe Is Trying To Tell Us Something
Please don't read the title and think that I'm suggesting that the universe is trying to tell us that people need to lose their...
Create A Time Capsule With Your Kids!
How many of us remember making a time capsule growing up? I know I do! I remember making a time-capsule when I was in...
An OC Mom’s Guide to COVID-19
COVID-19 is here. Schools are closed, many of us are working from home and suddenly the Charmin hiney clean song just won't leave our...
Celebrating Failures – How We Encourage A Growth Mindset
Celebrating Failures probably seems like the opposite of encouraging a growth mindset - but the more I learn about people who have succeeded in...
The OC Mom’s Guide to Easter Egg Hunts
Easter is in just a few weeks and there are so many fun hunts to be had! From Eggstravaganzas to Community Spring celebrations -...
Staycation At The Hermosa Hotel + {GIVEAWAY}
Raise your hand if you could use a STAYCATION at the Hermosa Hotel!
And all hands were raised!
Honestly, there is nothing better than a little...
Why Focusing On Play Can Encourage Life-Long Learners
We all want our children to be life-long learners, right? We want them to have a spirit of curiosity, to always be excited to...
What Is The Nanny Tax, And Do I Have To Pay It?
If you’re like me and you hear the words Nanny Tax, you’re probably thinking, that doesn’t apply to me because I don’t have a...
Live Like A Disney Cast Member Always
My family and I have been on an amazing Disney vacation for the last week. And aside from the fantastic family memories we've created...
DIY Valentine’s Day Inspiration
Valentine's Day is almost here - seriously after 3,893,994,320 days of January, February began and is flying by!
So, if you're like me and you...
If You Don’t Tell Them Who Will?
Before I had children someone told me that parenting was the hardest job in the world. I remember thinking, really? I mean aren't there...
An OC Mom’s Guide To Private School Open Houses
Finding the perfect Private School for your family can be a challenge. There are SO many amazing options in and around Orange County.
And before...