Who doesn’t love some lemonade? Ok so I know that alcohol isn't the healthiest of coping skills but sometimes responsibly and in moderation, it is just what a stressed out mom needs.... Just sayin'. So you may remember my idea of...
Have ever gone on a trip and when you get back home you think, “Man, I need a vacation from my vacation!” It’s not like the chores were suddenly done by mice, sweeping dust under the rug, and folding...
Did you know that Flagstaff has an impressive Lunar Legacy?  Every single person who walked on the moon trained in Flagstaff!  And next year July 20th, 2019 marks the 50th anniversary of the first man to walk on the...

Give Them Grace

I was exchanging a series of text messages with my friend who writes for Albuquerque Moms Blog.  We were talking about our husbands and how some of the decisions they make in regards to the care of our children are...
Museum Month in San Diego

San Diego Museum Month

If there's one goal I have for the new year it is to get out more.  To do more with my family.  To explore.  To learn. To get up and go! Which is why when I heard about San Diego...
When I opened the envelope from my husband on Christmas morning and realized it was a personalized itinerary for me - and only me - to take a solo staycation at the Hyatt in Huntington Beach over President's Day...
One of my favorite "fruits" of the last few years is the influx of camping families. Camping was great a way to get a change of scenery but still stay relatively distanced from others. For many, this is a...
As long-time residents of Orange County, CA, it is easy to forget that we live in a bona fide vacation destination that millions of families visit from across the globe every single year. From Disneyland and Knott’s Berry Farm...
Are you planning a drive up or down the Pacific Coast with your family? Well, City Moms Blog Network has got you covered! We have joined with San Francisco, Sonoma County, and San Diego to put together a list to keep...
Staying at the Homewood Suites San Diego Downton/Bayside was incredible.  This hotel is so cool.  Around every corner is a different type of nook.  There's a nook with a few bar stools and a counter with plugins.  Right beyond that...
Have a whole day and want to go explore Southern California? There are some great day trips to make that are just a couple of hours away. Whether it’s a trip up to Santa Barbara, down to San Diego...
Did you know that travel agents are still a thing?? Maybe you just thought to yourself 'duh!' and maybe you thought to yourself 'what?!'. Wherever you land in your awareness of what travel agents have to offer...here are 7...
This is literally how I start this sentence to explain the adventure that my family took on Mother’s Day weekend. One might ask, “How did we end up here?” This is because, if you know me at all, you...
Not unlike most stories, mine begins on an average day. It's Tuesday. I drop my toddler off at preschool while my one-year-old twins are supervised by a trusted adult. Little can prepare me for what's in store upon my...

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OC Moms Guide – April 2024

April is blooming with a bounty of fun family-friendly activities, including celebrations for STEM month (including the solar eclipse!), Passover, Cherry Blossom Festival, and...

OC Moms Guide – March 2024