In + Around Orange County

Orange County, California, also known as "The OC," is a great place to live, work and play. It’s a popular tourist destination known for its beautiful beaches, theme parks, and outdoor activities that will bring fun to any family....

Monkeys, flamingo, elephants, oh my! Planning an outing with the kids is always an event and sometimes this mom isn’t into it, but it was so easy to plan a fun trip to the San Diego Zoo when we...

Education is a big deal. And as moms, we often start to think about preschool programs and what schools are best in our area basically when the baby starts walking. We learned about, InWonder Academy, a new independent elementary...

I love soup. It has always been on my favorite food list when asked. I’m the crazy person who orders soup in the middle of summer and equally enjoys it on a cold winter night. A good bowl of...

Are you looking for last-minute childcare? Want a date night out? Have a temporary freelance project that you need to finish?  Look no further than BumoCare. This is on-demand, flexible child care, aimed at parents who need a safe...

The Day of the Nacho is coming up on October 21, 2022. Do you know where you’ll be?  If you’re an Orange County native or if you’ve been here awhile, chances are you can rattle off several places within a...

Music lovers, where you at? I’m sure that’s a silly question because everyone has a fondness of music, right? I love music but can’t keep a rhythm to save my life! If you have a young child who’s interested in...

Being an O.C. native gives you a great advantage you know the best places to go with small children in Orange County. So here’s my guide to places to go for a family outing or a playdate with small...

As a former barista turned special-education teacher and new mom, I have a lot of coffee experience both out of necessity and enjoyment. Going to a coffee shop has been a sacred ritual for me for as long as...

When my youngest was a toddler I had several people tell me to sign up for music classes. They talked about how amazing music was for little kids and their development. Rhythm, gross motor skills, fine motor skills, language,...

Labor Day weekend is the unofficial launch of fall and even though the weather feels like summer, the kids are most likely back in school and sports, bringing in a new season.  Here's my roundup of family-friendly events you can...

Birch Aquarium recently launched a blue penguin exhibit where you get to experience the world's smallest penguins. It is the perfect outing for a fun day with your family! Here is a run down of some of the things...

Wild Rivers is back in Orange County and better than ever! The OG summer family fun water park has had a major upgrade. The website informs us that the original Wild Rivers was in Irvine from 1986-2011 and had...

It's been a long hot summer already, and there's still one more month of it to go. How? Why? Ugh. Well, if you're looking for the most interesting kid-friendly August 2022 events Orange County has to offer, check out...