Rainy Day Activity

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I think I might lose my mind this week. Correction, it might already be gone. Emma and I both have colds, which means that between the rainy weather and the sniffles we have been house bound for three straight days. One day is kinda fun, two days is okay, but by yesterday morning I thought I might lose my mind…

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Are you ready?

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Can you even believe the weather this week?? I can’t remember the last time it rained this hard in Orange County. My patio furniture was knocked over, rain started pouring in a leak in our sliding glass door, and I was afraid the tree in the neighbor’s yard was going to end up splitting in two and landing on our roof. It didn’t. Nothing like a little weather to freak out us OC residents, huh?! We are not cut out for this!

There was actually a tornado warning in my area. Tornadoes?! What on earth? My girlfriend sent me an email from South County wanting to make sure our house was still standing. I told her it was. Then she suggested an..

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Expert Advice When Touring Preschools

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Well, the calendar has turned, and I bet many of you are realizing your little ones are going to be starting preschool before you know it! Finding “the One” (right preschool that is!) can be quite an overwhelming process. When I was researching preschools last year I had no idea what I was doing or what questions to ask. Preschool is a BIG part of your child’s life. After all, it is their first experience with what is going to be many years of education, so you want to make sure it is a positive one.

Sara Hooper, owner and director of the newly opened Mission Montessori in Mission Viejo was nice enough to write this AWESOME post for us. I wish I had read this last year – it would have made my life so much easier! …

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Expert Advice – Taking Your Best Holiday Picture

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This expert advice comes right in time for the holidays…

Taking Your Best Holiday Picture!

By Kristin Eldridge

This is the time of year that we start thinking about scheduling a portrait session with the kids or the entire family. It can be stressful to decide on the location and clothing, not to mention getting everyone looking happy! The process doesn’t have to make you feel like pulling your hair out! With a few easy tips, you’ll be well on your way to a gorgeous Holiday picture!

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