Ways to Give Back with Your Kids For kids, the holiday season can be all about receiving—gifts of course, but also endless events catered to them (meeting the big guy in red, decorating gingerbread houses, etc.). If you want to encourage them to think of others and...
Reasons The Elf Didn’t Move Ah, the Elf. A mercurial fellow, he (or she) is apt to get himself into some questionable situations this season. Hanging from the mantle like a tiny daredevil? Taking a bath in rainbow sprinkles? Fishing in a questionably clean...
Dirty Snowman Hot Cocktail Recipe Need a cocktail to keep you warm this time of year? I have the hot cocktail that will certainly do the trick. It is known in the North Lake Tahoe area of Northstar as the “Dirty Snowman”. You can pick one up in the...
Ice Cream Cookie Sandwich These festive ice cream sandwiches are perfect for a Christmas party—or as a new spin on milk & cookies for Santa. Thank you to Katie, the mom and recipe creator behind Witten Kitchen, for sharing! The Night Before Ice Cream Christmas...
rainy day activities I know we don’t get a log of rain in South Orange County, but when we do, we don’t always know what to do with ourselves. Check out the list below of all the fun indoor activities you and your family can do on a rainy day! Aliso...
Christmas Tree Lighting Events It is officially that time of year again to enjoy all of our amazing local Christmas Tree Lighting events and more throughout all of South Orange County! 2022 Aliso Viejo Annual Holiday Celebration & Tree Lighting...
Toy Gift Guide Holiday shopping is a big part of the mental load of motherhood this time of year. That’s why we’re sharing a shortlist of gifts our Local Moms across the country have been hits—and what their kids are asking for this year. Here are five each guaranteed...
Experience Gifts If you already feel overwhelmed by the clutter in your home, you might not be thrilled about adding more to it this holiday season. While we are definitely adding a few toys that are kids have on their wishlists (check out our Holiday Toy Gift Guide!)...
Nicole Lipkin You know those shelves—those ones from a certain Scandinavian brand, that seem simple until you’re sitting on the floor surrounded by 47 screws, a useless hex key, and your last shred of patience? That’s basically my nervous system right now. Fragile....
As the 2025-2026 school year got underway, social media was filled with memes about the so-called “feral” pandemic babies going to kindergarten—with a tongue in cheek “good luck” warning to teachers. Many parents of pandemic kids can attest that this cohort of kids...
