Holidays

Looking for super cute and fun 4th of July printables to keep your kids busy this Independence Day? We've got them here for ya! Orange County Moms Blog is teaming up with The Magical Attic and BCP Imagines to bring...

Does anyone else have about five people yet to buy for?  If you're like me and you are cutting it close, consider gifting a Happy Card. What is a Happy Card? I'm so glad you asked!  A Happy Card is basically...

2020 has been a year of reflection. Seeing the good, the bad, and the ugly of our world, our community, and ourselves. December is the end of the year and every year, I tried to pack it all in...

The holiday season can be a source of triggers for many families: financial, emotional, physical, and mental stress is quite common this time around. Let’s dig deep and find ways to reduce the stress and be a merrier mom...

If you could choose to have a leap year baby born on February 29th, would you? This is a question my husband and I posed ourselves when we realized that our second child, whose due date is February 27th,...

It's the MOST wonderful time of the year!  And we just couldn't be more excited which is why we've compiled a list of neighborhoods that have some of the best Holiday Light displays.   Grab your family, get in the car,...

Giving back during the Holidays is truly what makes this time of year magical.  We absolutely love to give back to community partners who help improve the lives of those who are in need.  Especially those with small children...

Last year I was absolutely winning at staying present during the holidays. I went minimal on gifts, got all of my preparations done early, and traveled back home while leaving my to do list behind. This year, due to...

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...

Halloween. It is a great American tradition. In the UK it isn't 'done' like it is here. So here are some reasons why this British mama LOVES Halloween in America. Pumpkin patches     OH THE PUMPKIN PATCHES! We get at least...

As you can guess by the title of this post, I'm Jewish. I was born and raised Jewish, had the Bat Mitzvah, attended Hebrew School, went to Shabbat services.... But, I married a gentile. My husband is half Jewish,...

There's no shortage of super fun Christmas-related events in Orange County this holiday season. But finding Hanukkah-related family-friendly events can be a bit more challenging. (I wrote this post about this challenge in general which has great ideas on...

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...

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...