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Local Love: Fun For You and Your Little Ones!

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Today, I’m excited to share all about Toddler Camp OC with you – a weekly outing designed specifically for toddlers that provides a themed “adventure” for parents (or caregivers) and their child to experience all the best local spots, entertainment and kid programs.

Toddler Camp OC is a fantastic way to get out with your little ones and enjoy your local community, while meeting new friends (both parents and kids!).

Because as we moms know, it takes a village (right?!), and there is nothing better than meeting other moms who are going through the same stages and phases you are, while letting your kiddos meet other kiddos their own age. Plus, at Toddler Camp OC, you’ll probably learn about places and programs you didn’t even realize existed……….

Tiny Dancers

This article on the Early Childhood Benefits of Dance is brought to you by Team OC, a Tiny Oranges Sponsor.

Little girls and dance. It can almost be too cute to handle.

The tights, the tutus, the ballet pink leotards, the little ballet shoes. Heaven. Admittedly, I might have been known to sign up my little girls for a dance class just to see them in the outfit!!! And the enjoyment and entertainment you get out of watching them in class is priceless.

But cute outfits and mommy entertainment aside, did you know there are many early childhood benefits of dance you might not have even thought of? Here’s how little ones can benefit from the joy of dance…….

Toothbrush Trick

Hi my name is Jen and I am a too hard toothbrusher. I know because my toothbrush looks like the one on the left below. Might go along with my Type A personality, but I recently got a wake up call when visiting the pediatric dentist with my little one about the effects of too hard brushing and how often you should replace your toothbrush.

I really never truly knew that answer so I asked him, “How often should you replace your toothbrush?” because come to think of it, I don’t really keep track of how long I use the same one. I just replace when the bristles are all smashed down. Not good. Don’t recommend.

The answer was interesting as was this super cook trick he shared with me to help me know when it was time to replace a toothbrush, both of which I am going to share with you today.

Healthy Classroom Birthday Treat

Links to this healthy classroom birthday treat supplies are Amazon affiliate links.

My daughter’s kindergarten teacher is celebrating the July birthday kids’ half birthdays in the month of January so we celebrated her big 5 1/2 birthday last week in the classroom.

Her teacher is super healthy, which I love, so birthday treats are not allowed, but I still wanted to bring in something special for her to celebrate.

Last year a little girl in my oldest daughter’s class brought in these cute butterflies with healthy snacks inside to celebrate, so I decided to do the same and share this healthy classroom birthday treat idea.

Parents – Did You Miss This Goal for 2015?

This post today is written by Darlynn Morgan of Morgan Law Group, an OC estate planning lawyer.

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One HUGE Financial Resolution You Likely Missed For 2015

It’s a new year, which means like most parents, you’ve probably made a handful of resolutions to improve your life or set your family on a better course in 2015.

Perhaps you’re shooting for less TV time for the kids… or maybe a family-wide goal to eat healthier snacks. In the area of finances, maybe you’ve resolved to get out of debt, take a fabulous vacation or use your money to benefit more charities making a difference in the local community or the world.

These are all great resolutions…but I can pretty much guarantee that there is still one important goal for 2015 that you missed…

…estate planning!

Did you know that setting your legal affairs in order is one of the most important things you can do to ensure your family, wishes and assets are protected if something unexpectedly happens to you and/or your spouse?