Unique, trending and local — suggestions for everyone on your list For the Family 52 Essential Conversations Card Game A busy mom of three, Jenny Woo, of Irvine, wanted to create something to help maximize quality time with her children. She came up with a simple yet effective card game. Made up of questions in […]
Splitsville
Goofy tried to bowl, but goofed up and instead, opened the newest place for families to have fun and eat at the same time at the Disneyland Resort. Splitsville Luxury Lanes, the newest addition to the Downtown Disney area, offers bowling as well as dining and drinks for the entire family. “We see the Splitsville […]
Celebrating Birthdays Disneyland Style
The Happiest Birthdays on Earth Many families take their young ones to Disneyland for their birthday, but did you know they can celebrate their birthday party Disney-style while there? “We have done them at both Goofy’s Kitchen and Plaza Inn. The characters and servers go out of their way to celebrate your child’s birthday,” said […]
Holiday Gift Guide 2017
It’s that time of year again and we present the 2017 Parenting OC Annual Holiday Gift Guide. We’ve got out-of-the-box stocking stuffers that prove that big things come in small packages, unique wheels and outdoor fun options for the whole family, dolls with an eye to giving and multicultural celebration, imagination starters and playkits, and […]
Holiday Gift Guide 2017: Stocking Stuffers
Smithsonian Motorized 3D Puzzles Part puzzle, part wind-up marching toy, these Smithsonian Institute-inspired wild things will be a crowd pleaser for all ages. Dinos and endangered species available, fun fact and info cards included. $4, www.skullduggery.com HEROCLIP This mom-invented 3-in-1 clip, swivel, and hook can hang anything up to 50 lbs, anywhere. Whether you’re out […]
Holiday Gift Guide 2017: Personalized Gifts
Basic Outfitters Create-a-Drawer This personalized drawer of essentials just brought the classic grandma socks-and-undies gift to the next level. Pick a set of stylish socks, underwear, undershirts and bonus wildcard item (we love the Christmas pug boxers and lumberjack longjohns) and refresh your wardrobe from the inside out. $60, www.basicoutfitters.com Formia Design A piece of […]
Holiday Gift Guide 2017: Blocks
Goobi and Goobi Juniors Magnetic Construction Set These ingenious magnetic design tools let creators build 360 degrees of fun, and their little sibs get in on the fun without worries about choking/swallowing. The award-winning design even got a rare certification from Toy Safety Standards in the USA, for children one and up. $16-$139, www.goobi.com or […]
Holiday Gift Guide 2017: Dolls
Adora Dolls This progressive OC-based company makes these wildly realistic and award-winning dolls with BPA Free and non-toxic materials so you can feel good as your little one snuggles up. We love their expressive features, different ethnicities, and wealth of boy dolls and gender neutral accessories for inclusive play. $119, www.adoraplay.com Ciao Bimba This so […]
Holiday Gift Guide 2017: Tech
Max Traxxx Tracer Racer Remote Control Twin Loop Set Light Trail Technology turns cars into blazing streaks of light on Skullduggery’s Glow-in-the-Dark track. Perfect for both beginning and advanced race fans as variable speed remote control cars and adjustable track heights allow racers to control course difficulty. (Includes glow-in-the-dark dual loop, 4 dual glow-in-the-dark corners, […]
Holiday Gift Guide 2017: Outdoor Fun
Web Riderz Swing This 39” platform swing is safety-rated to carry up to 600 pounds, for outdoor fun with sibs or friends. Hang from two points for traditional back-and-forth or from a single point to spin merry-go-round style. M&M’s tire swing line is made from repurposed tires, making them not only strong and durable, but […]