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Orange County Outdoor Summer Family Fun Guide

July 2, 2019 Leave a Comment

Courtney's Sand Castle

Northern Orange County Disneyland It’s an attraction that requires little introduction in Orange County—or any other part of the world, for that matter. Disneyland is a place where families can embark on a magical adventure in a parallel universe filled with life-sized mice and smiling princesses. The park’s many attractions include rollercoasters, slow rides for […]

Filed Under: Travel Tagged With: Disneyland, Michelle Thompson, staycation, theme parks, vacation

Readers’ Choice Awards 2018

September 13, 2018 Leave a Comment

Readers Choice Awards 2018 Slideshow

Our annual Readers’ Choice awards has returned for another year of taking you through the best and most unique parts of Orange County. As we’ve done before, we’ve also thrown in some Editors’ Choices to give you a sense of the greatness we see in the county. Sit back and enjoy. Compiled and Written by […]

Filed Under: Readers' Choice Tagged With: Jessica Peralta, Jordan McDaniel, Michelle Thompson, Shawn Price

Shopping Locations for Back-to-School Fashion

August 1, 2018 1 Comment

Milk and Honey Slideshow

Peek Clothing Empowering messages, internationally-inspired trends and unique graphics are among the finds kids can make at this Fashion Island shop. Peek carries Bohemian-inspired dresses, rompers and playful shorts for girls. The boutique clothing store is also stocked with laced eyelet dresses, embroidered trench coats and knit, multi-color cardigans. Accessories such as hats, shoes and […]

Filed Under: Beauty & Fashion Tagged With: back to school, Michelle Thompson

OC Cooking and Baking Classes

June 27, 2018 1 Comment

Sweet Crumb Bakery MidRange

Whether it’s girls’ night out or family bonding time, these OC cooking and baking classes will make you feel like a domestic goddess with fun, food, and laughter. Sweet Crumb Bakery Every little girl dreams of owning a pet unicorn, and while they can’t be bought, they can be made. Sweet Crumb Bakery runs a […]

Filed Under: Things to Do Tagged With: dining, Michelle Thompson

Tunes in the Parks

May 1, 2018 Leave a Comment

Outdoor Summer Concerts Slideshow

Pack a family picnic and head out to one of these outdoor summer concerts Brea’s Summer Concerts in the Park Add a little excitement to your hump day slump at Brea’s City Hall Park, where summer concerts will be held each Wednesday. Concertgoers are encouraged to bring a blanket and a picnic and relax while […]

Filed Under: Things to Do Tagged With: Disneyland, Knott's Berry Farm, Michelle Thompson, music, theme parks

Special Needs Organizations

April 3, 2018 Leave a Comment

Special Needs Organization Slideshow

A few of OC’s most unique — and active — programs for children of all abilities. The Segerstrom Center The Segerstrom Center for the Arts in Costa Mesa offers many programs and services geared towards children and adults with special needs. The Segerstrom Hall, which presents everything from Broadway shows to children’s theatrical productions, hosts […]

Filed Under: Special Needs Tagged With: Michelle Thompson

Preschool Prep

January 3, 2018 Leave a Comment

Getting set for school isn’t all about pencils and backpacks, especially for our youngest learners. In fact, the best way to prepare for preschool is through play. Patti Clark participates in the most incredible adventures with her three-year-old niece. Together, they build and tour zoos, camp out, and perform ballets. It’s all imaginary, of course, […]

Filed Under: Early Childhood, Education Tagged With: Michelle Thompson

Montessori: The Early Years

November 7, 2017 Leave a Comment

Montessori The Early Years Slideshow

The littlest students can provide the biggest opportunities for learning. After all, the first three years of a child’s life are a time of tremendous brain growth. Studies show that a significant part of brain development occurs during this time. Infants, babies and toddlers spend those crucial first years learning about the new world around […]

Filed Under: Education Tagged With: Michelle Thompson, Montessori

Tutoring Success Stories

October 4, 2017 Leave a Comment

Education is no longer confined to the walls of a classroom. A stretched-thin public school system — coupled with an increasingly competitive economy — have families turning to tutoring services for an academic boost. Indeed, tutoring is becoming big business. The global private tutoring industry is expected to reach more than $100 billion by this […]

Filed Under: Education Tagged With: Michelle Thompson

Readers’ Choice Awards 2017

September 6, 2017 Leave a Comment

Readers Choice Slideshow

Once again, Parenting OC readers voiced their opinions on the best of the Best of OC. This year’s winners in over 100 Reader’s Choice and Editor’s Choice categories brought in 23,781 carefully considered nods to the hard work of Orange County businesses. Hold onto this guide throughout the year to celebrate the hard work of […]

Filed Under: Readers' Choice Tagged With: Linda Vujnov, Michelle Thompson, Sascha Zuger

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