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Halloween Happenings Around South Orange County – 2023 Edition

  Aliso Viejo Halloween   Fall Harvest Festival October 21, 2023 10am – 12pm Aliso Viejo Community Association (AVCA) is ecstatic to put on its Fall harvest Festival event! Join us on Saturday, October 21, 2023, from 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Fall...

The Ocean Institute invites you to the Maritime Festival!

  The tall ships are returning to Ocean Institute for the 39th Annual Maritime Festival (formerly Tall Ships Festival) from Sept. 8-10. The three-day event celebrates California’s rich maritime history and is one of the Ocean Institute’s major fundraisers. All...

No-Bake Almond Butter Truffles

These no-bake Almond Butter Truffles are a hit with kids but sophisticated enough for grown up palates, too. Love that the only equipment you need is a hand mixer and a microwave, so you don’t need to be a pastry chef to play one in real life. Enjoy! Thanks to...

5 Ways to Be More Present with Your Child

  We all want to be more present with our kids—but some days, nothing can be tougher. You’ve probably read about ways to stop looking at your phone. And while putting your phone away (and having your kids do the same) is a big part of being present, we are...

Crunchy Kale Salad with 3-Ingredient Hummus Dressing

  A salad you can prep ahead makes weekday lunches or dinners come together quickly. This kale salad from Kathleen Ashmore is served with a super-easy homemade hummus dressing (just combine hummus, olive oil, lemon and salt).  Add grilled chicken or chickpeas for...

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