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Spring is just around the corner and the days are getting longer, thanks to Daylight Saving Time. The extra daylight hours also highlight the fact that it’s tax season. Oomph. April 15 isn’t far off, but regardless of whether you...

"We don't talk about Bruno...no, no, no.... " If you haven't seen Disney's ENCANTO yet then you probably have no idea what that was all about lol. But if you have seen ENCANTO, you 100% sung along with me...I just...

Houseplants. They are the perfect splash of color in those home magazine spreads and each leaf is always at its best on Instagram. But do you know how to keep them alive in your own home? Are you ready...

Have you seen The Home Edit on Netflix? We have to admit that we loved the show - in fact The Home Edit has inspired us to clean up and organize our house with their beautiful rainbow system!  It's a...

Yesterday I wrote Part 1 in this series about what has happened during my year-long "hiatus" from writing for the Orange County Moms Blog. If you haven't read that first post yet, click here to get caught up!   Have you...

We have too much stuff. It really is a first world problem. We live in 1300 square feet and we have run out of space to stuff books and toys and other random items that we, of course, can’t get...

As a stay-at-home mom of a toddler and a baby, sometimes I find refuge in a little retail therapy. In fact,  I would consider myself a shameless consumer. I fall prey to all the cute things, all the inexpensive...

I am not the most organized person in the world - not by a long shot.  Which is strange because I love organizational items like totes and baskets - one would think I was super on top of all...

Traffic in Orange County can get ugly, but if you know how to navigate, when to avoid freeways and where to live based on your job, it’s not as crazy as it seems. This is especially important information to glean...

Buying in Orange County will vary in experience based on area, market conditions and availability of homes. Some neighborhoods in OC have buyers flocking in droves to each new property listed, while others experience a softer market with slow...

Not so long ago, we used home wifi primarily to connect to the Internet with our mobile phones, tablets, and laptops. Today, many more of our household appliances and devices are connected and enabled with Internet of Things (IoT)...

Have you seen vertical gardens growing in popularity over the last few years? I am about to tell you about the coolest one I have seen! Gardyn believes that food should be fresh, tasty, nutritious, and easily accessible. And...

As students return to school, many will struggle to complete online homework assignments because they lack an internet connection or computer at home. This conundrum, known as the digital “homework gap,” affects as many as 15% of students in...

It's a new year and the minimalist movies and blogs are all everyone is talking about. Then Lent comes and the 40 days / 40 trash bags meme and groups pop up. Everyone says take baby steps and do...