June Care Child care by families for families, June Care is a parent-to-parent child care service in Orange County. The pandemic has caused a tremendous demand for accessible, affordable child care. June Care offers a new way to help tackle the OC child care shortage by connecting parents who are in need of child care […]
Openings —Churrino Gourmet Churros, Butcher’s House Brasserie and Exer Urgent Care
Churrino Gourmet Churros Churrino Gourmet Churros & Gelato has opened its second SoCal location in the Collage Culinary Experience. Founders Nicolas Silva and Kelvin Tan first brought the authentic flavors of their home countries Brazil and Burma to America in 2019 with their first location in Long Beach. With this latest opening, Churrino can now […]
4 Tips to Transform Your Body
Feeling that brain fog and back pain signaling a long day’s work? Try out these tips from a local fitness expert. When it comes to fitness and nutrition, you might be your own worst enemy. It could be your work, your children or your elderly parents, but you always feel like someone is calling on […]
Fork & Knife, Play & Parties, Still Life Ceramics, JW Marriott, Modern Pediatric Care
Fork & Knife Chef Jonathan Blackford has opened Fork & Knife in Costa Mesa, a high-end market with grab-and-go prepared foods like freshly-made pastas, jams, sauces, dressings and more. Along with retail-focused items, Fork & Knife offers fully prepared meals for families to pick up. Serving as an extension of the home kitchen, the concept […]
PB&J Comfort
We all need some extra TLC these days. Is there anything more comforting than a soft, gooey peanut butter and jelly sandwich? Whether you’re 4 or 40, it’s always a treat to find this classic on your plate. Check out how these local restaurants are putting a spin on PB&J, and even a couple you […]
New Adventures Ahead – From the Editor
The new year is a time for fresh starts and new adventures. It’s a time for improving health, thinking about the future and contemplating new ways of doing things. It’s with all these things in mind that we head into the new year, and our January issue. Education is at the forefront of our minds. […]
Editor’s Picks: September 2019
PICK OF THE MONTH Parenting OC’s Learn & Grow Expo Saturday, October 5 This health, education and special needs expo gives families the opportunity to connect with more than 60 exhibitors that focus on healthy living. These are experts in the community that can offer parents valuable tools, experience and wisdom to help them raise […]
Gardening with Kids
Playing in dirt isn’t just loads of fun — it’s healthy, too! There’s no question, playing in the dirt tops the list of fun for young children despite the protests of many well-intended parents. If you’re one of those parents, you can put your fears aside. It turns out dirt is actually beneficial to the […]