School Years

We have all seen back-to-school commercials on tv. You know, the ones with parents fist pumping and high five-ing each other. These commercials and ads capture all the excitement and joy that comes with the new school year ahead....

When I was a child, going back to school was fun. But now I'm an adult, and a mom of two school-aged children, and I finally get what back to school means for parents. As a kid I got new...

We all worry during the early back-to-school weeks. Is my child going to be ok? Are they going to have a good teacher? Are they going to make friends? Will they learn enough, or will they even be able...

How do you know when to take the leap and send your child to preschool? Can someone tell me if it's time? Make this decision for me? Because I've got some mom guilt in my house for not being...

On April 1st 2020, the Governor of California announced that all schools should remain closed for the rest of the 2019/2020 academic school year due to the increased cases of COVID-19 in the state. Within hours of the press...

Brainiac: A Smarter Applesauce Pouch! Let me tell you a tale about finding a smarter applesauce pouch ... When my first child started eating solids, pouches weren't a thing yet. I was so determined to make him the healthiest baby food...

I love books! I read to my kids often. We just finished The Fellowship of the Ring and are now reading through the third book of the Green Ember series. Why is it so hard for me to get...

The back-to-school jitters feel especially jittery the last couple of years. With safety measures being carried out differently from district to district, county to county, state to state, it just feels like there are so many unknowns.  I know school...

Looking for the BEST preschools in Orange County? We are too!  And we know that finding the perfect Preschool for your family can be a challenge. There are SO many amazing options in and around Orange County. This is why...

We are proud to bring you the Best Homeschool Guide for OC Moms. Whether you have been homeschooling for years or are just starting your homeschool journey you’ll love this comprehensive list of resources for families who choose to educate...

When my son turned three I decided it was time I started to check out the preschools in my area.  Little did I know that not only would preschool cost more than my first car payment, but I would...

It's the first day of school and while you may have checked every box on the school supply list are you, first-time school mom, ready for school? From drop-off etiquette to knowing whether or not to order hot lunch -...

Have you ever played Candyland with a preschooler? It sucks. I mean, it should be a fun game because...candy. My son was SUPER excited when he received it as a gift because...candy. But even though the rules are easy...

Finding the perfect Private School for your family can be a challenge. There are SO many amazing options in and around Orange County. And before you make your decision about which school is the best fit for your family -...