In our house, the real MVPs of the Thanksgiving meal are the side dishes + desserts. So I put together a list of some of our absolute favorites. Are you more traditional and stick to the same menu each...
We are so excited to bring you our 2021 OC Mom’s Ultimate Gift Guide. We hope we have found something for every single person on your list! LOCAL LOVE HOME SWEET HOMES JOURNAL My mission through Home Sweet Homes is to help...
Fall is here in Orange County and one thing is for certain - it’s time for pumpkins, sweaters, and family fun activities. While last year many fall events were cancelled, this year many local favorites are back offering a little...
Ghosts, skulls, and zombies had nothing on how scary the Coronavirus was during Halloween last year. The unknowns of the virus made day-to-day more terrifying than any haunted house. Combined with the weeks and months of isolation and lockdown...
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...
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It’s Halloween Time!

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...
Editor's Note: With the Rosh Hashanah holiday upon us, we wanted to share with you some insight and ideas on celebrating this festive occasion in the OC. As you're reading it, please be sure to click on the highlighted...
Looking for Orange County Mother's Day brunch options to spoil the mother figures in your life? You had me at “Brunch.” Hey ladies, are you watching your partner, family, and friends ponder what to do with you this Sunday? Check...
Need inspiration for Mother's Day Gift?  You've come to the right place! You may even find something that you can #treatyoself with! Enjoy our Mother's Day Gift Guide full of ideas for your loved ones and YOU! A gift that keeps giving...
One of the many things I love so much about living in Southern California is the diversity. It is amazing that within an hour’s drive, I can find cuisine from just about any country imaginable. An added bonus to...
We love handmade Easter goodies. And shopping small makes everyone feel good! We've found a few of our favorite things in the list below.  We've found some fantastic products from small shops that you're going to love.  From resurrection...
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Easter Basket Ideas

Easter Basket Ideas Easter Baskets are a staple in most households, but it can be hard to figure out what to put in them.  There are so many different options you can't really go wrong! A super fun Easter Basket will...
Did you know that the concept of Galentine’s Day originated in 2010 when Leslie Knope of Parks and Recreation (played by Amy Poehler) threw her annual "Galentine's Day" celebration for her female friends? I have been celebrating Galentine’s Day for...
With Valentine’s Day 2021 just around the corner, many of you are probably thinking of ways to make the day special. For those who haven’t thought about it – I’ve listed 10 Valentine's Day date ideas that don't include...

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Celebrating a DECADE of Inspiring Kids to Rock Onstage and in...

On November 1, 2024, the School of Rock Huntington Beach will celebrate the 10-year anniversary of its opening! Located at Main Street and Beach...