South OC Moms

The Summer Sneaker Edit: 6 Stylish Picks for Busy Moms

Summer calls for footwear that can keep up with playground adventures while still looking polished enough for impromptu coffee dates and weekend errands. This season’s standout sneakers pair with everything from casual denim to flowy summer dresses, proving you don’t...

Car Convos with Kids: 5 Ways To Make The Most of Your Carpool Time

As moms, it can feel like we are unpaid Uber drivers. From short trips across town for school pickups and drop offs, to longer rides for far flung travel sports, many parents are spending hours chauffeuring their kids. The carpool shifts can feel a little like wasted...

#MomLife Beach Reads for Summer

This story is contributed by  Zibby Owens As moms, we don’t have a playbook. Maybe that’s why we’re (I’m??) constantly searching for stories about other moms to make me laugh, to teach me how to do it (or how not to do it), or just to take my mind of my own...

31 Screen-Free Ideas for Summer!

To be clear, we have nothing against screens; there is a time and a place for them. As parents, they are a tool in our summer parenting survival kit. But at a certain point in the summer, it can feel like the only tool we have left. Perhaps camp has ended, or friends...

Mexican Street Corn Salad!

  This Mexican Street Corn Salad is a crowd-pleaser for any summer barbecue. It lasts in the fridge for a few days, so make extra on the weekend for easy weekday lunches. Can’t find cotija cheese in your local grocery store? Substitute feta or parmesan....

6 Swimsuits for Moms: Flattering, Comfortable & Sexy!

This story was written by Kristin Kennedy, the stylish and talented mom of four behind Closetful of Clothes. Follow her on Instagram at @kristinmkennedy! Real talk: Since becoming a mom, swimsuit shopping has become a lot less fun. Finding swimsuits that flatter my...

6 Endless Summer Cocktails

This story originally appeared on The Local Moms Network. This summer, make the most of all the in-season produce—from juicy peaches and mango to sweet corn and blackberries. One refreshing way to enjoy summer’s harvest? Cocktails infused with these flavors....

Free South Orange County Summer Concerts in the Park

Who is ready to enjoy some free outdoor fun this summer. Check out our full list of South Orange County Summer Concerts going on in every major city. Looks like it is going to be one fantastic summer friends! We will continue to update this list as more are added too!...

Free Outdoor Movies in South Orange County

Nothing better than rolling out a blanket for you and your family to enjoy free outdoor movies with your friends and  community during the summer months. We are so lucky that almost every city near us has a fun outdoor movie ready and waiting for us to enjoy all...

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