Valentine’s Day is the perfect day to show the sweeties in your life how sweet they are. And there are plenty of places in Orange County to help you get your sugar fix. Treat your kids (or spouse) to any of these unique desserts for a happy heart day. Honey and Butter Macarons, the meringue-based […]
Fun Valentine’s Day Gifts
Heart-Styled Chewelry Perfect for kiddos who like to get their teeth into something, this new line of “chewelry” is where jewelry and teeth can safely cross roads. Made out of durable and non-toxic materials, chewelry gives children with tendencies to chew or fidget a wearable and stylish way to get their nerves out. This soft […]
Fit Valentines Getaways
Get your heart rate up and your om on with these Valentines Getaways for Body Buddies, Golf Lovers and Snorkeling Sweethearts. As we head into February, odds are you have already broken your New Year’s resolution to get fit and lose weight. Statistics show 80% of us fail to stick to these promises for more […]
Transforming Theme Parks for the Holidays
Working at night, crews with cranes & ladders transform theme parks for the holidays in a hurry. Visiting local theme parks is an extra special experience for families during the holidays as the parks are dressed in their holiday best. But it takes fast-working crews to, in a matter of weeks, transform Knott’s Scary Farm […]
Holiday Gift Guide 2018
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 […]
Haunted Locations
Three mischievous spirits roam the decks, cabins and Engine Room on The Queen Mary. The Queen Mary is home to a long and varied history full of legend and ghostly tales. More than a few stories have been shared of ghostly apparitions and unexplained occurrences. On a recent visit to the historic ship, Parenting OC […]
DIY Halloween Makeup & Costumes
Halloween is a time for creativity and innovation—and it doesn’t have to come with a hefty price tag. Put together some fun and memorable Halloween ensembles with these quick tips from local Halloween experts: “Great creative and start early,” said Liz Merritt, visual specialist assistant and Halloween costume expert at Goodwill of Orange County. “Take […]
Parental Resolutions
We all have grand ideas of all the things we will do differently this year, and that kick off to the new year makes such a convenient place to start. But unfortunately, most of us lose interest or give up on our too-challenging pledges before the groundhog does or does not see his shadow. So […]
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 […]
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