I set out to find the latest gear for little ones in this month’s cover story for OC Family. Here’s a taste and link to the full story… What’s a new parent to do? The baby marketplace is filled with an overload of “now” and “next” and “latest and greatest.” It can be overwhelming when trying to sort through it…
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How will you rock 2012? I recommend a trip to the always-trending Fashion Island. You’ll find an array of styles to fit whatever your look. Click my story on CBSLA.com to see what’s trending in the New Year.
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What would the holidays be without The Nutcracker by Festival Ballet Theatre? FBT’s beautiful ballet is an annual tradition for so many Orange County families. I catch up with three of the main stars: the Clara’s cast in the show. FBT once again hosts an array of talent and some of ABT’s best guest artists. You’ll find the sets are…
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The Montage in Laguna Beach is always beautiful whatever time of the year. But during the holidays, it’s especially lovely–from the dining and decor to the warm, cozy, comfortable ambiance of the resort. We visited for Thanksgiving and it was delightful. With us just having a new baby, it was so wonderful to skip the cooking and just enjoy the…
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After 8 long, stressful days in NICU since our baby arrived early, we needed a big dose of some Disney magic–some lighthearted fantasy, the escape of a holiday wonderland. So our first outing with our new baby was Disneyland! Some probably thought I was crazy to be out and about so fast, but it was just the fix our family…
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I’ve never seen the show, but heard nothing but fantastic things about the rockin’, creative “Blue Men.” If you always wanted to catch them, or see them again, then lucky you–as they are on their North American Tour and performing right here in OC at the Segerstrom Center for the Performing Arts Nov. 8-20th. I love not having to jet…
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Pregnant and due any week now, I’m considering having pregnancy photos taken. Did you have any taken/still love yours? I never had any shot with my other kids as I always prematurely delivered. And, honestly, I was always a bit uneasy about the somewhat contrived shots and strange attire (you know what I mean?). Add to all that, the cankles,…
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What’s on the Fall radar in OC? My family and I hit The Ritz Carlton recently to check out their Ambassadors of the Environment program and it’s a great time right now to experience all that’s going on there. I was very impressed, and they have some Halloween happenings you might be interested in. That and more on the current…
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2011 marks our 4th year for this very fun, family October tradition of ours. My husband’s “The Pumpkin Man” and always tries to beat his last year record. The kids adore watching the silly go down, my husband gets a kick out of it and I love the idea of instant, festive, eco decor and color splash for under $20.…
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Shrek the Musical was silly, funny, charming, wild, vibrant and had the crowds cheering, laughing, hooting. My kids adored it; they wouldn’t even let us leave early on the Weds school night it was. And I saw many in the crowd who didn’t even have kids. Shrek the Musical, on now through Oct. 16th, at Segerstrom Center for the Arts…
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