Holidays

I'm raising my children without religion.   To me, this is a completely benign statement, as if I had said today was Tuesday. But to some, this can be an extremely polarizing statement that creates gasps or maybe even prayers. I...

OC Mom Collective is putting on an annual Halloween costume photo contest, again this year! Enter your little pumpkin(s) for a chance to win the grand prize! 2020 will not keep us from celebrating Halloween, dressing up in costume, and...

Birthdays, whether we like it or not, are a universally celebrated milestone. Jewish culture commemorates with a bar/bat mitzvah, Mexican culture with a quinceañera.  Korean custom does not disappoint with the first birthday or doljanchi (dol). Dol celebrations stemmed from an unfortunate Korean past of high infant mortality...

This year, as we celebrate Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day, it’s important to remember not only his legacy, but the work we must to do continue the march toward racial equality and equity in this country. As the most...

Baby's first Holiday Season is so exciting and fun!  Hopefully, this list of Baby must-haves is helpful for those of you navigating the new baby world! And thanks to our Affiliate links sponsor Amazon for making this wish list possible! Happy...

It's officially October which means there are 30 days until Halloween!  Maybe your house is already decorated and your Halloween costumes are already prepped and ready.  Or maybe you've just realized it's October and are officially in a mad...

Hey There Pregnant Mama! We have some of the best Halloween Costumes for Pregnant Moms! Don't worry, we got you covered from fully dressed up, couples costumes to comfy and cute! Enjoy this fun collective of these adorable Halloween...

If you or anyone in your family is a Veteran, we want to say THANK YOU!  Thank you for your service and your sacrifice! We are so grateful for what you have done.  And hopefully, you are able to...

We know our kids never get tired of trick-or-treating!  If you're looking for a different kind of trick-or-treating experience check out our list of the best places to trick or treat in Orange County below!  And let us know...

Fall is here!  At least the season, even though it may not feel like Fall.  But that doesn't mean we can't celebrate all things Fall.  Which is why we have compiled a comprehensive list for our Orange County's Ultimate Guide...

Easter is in a few days and we are still under the stay at home order.  However, I've put together a few tips and tricks to filling that Easter Basket! Easter Basket Tips + Tricks Spring Cleaning – Clean, Organize...

Dear Moms, Our day is almost here. Have you decided what you want to do? I mean, what you REALLY want to do. Have you told your family? Wikipedia's Mother's Day definition is: ...a celebration honoring the mother of the family, as...

For the tween or teen in your life buying gifts can be a challenge!  We hope our list of must-haves this holiday season can help you on your quest and truly WOW that teen! And thanks to our Affiliate Link...

If your school is anything like my son's, they're off the ENTIRE week of Thanksgiving. That means, I've got several long days to fill with him, at a time when I also need to be prepping the house and...