I still remember when I got my daughter’s “My Very Own Name” book in the mail a few weeks after she was born. It was wrapped in this cute, striped box, and the opening page was printed with, “This book was created especially for (her name)” and then it followed with a note from the… Continue reading I See Me!
Xpecting Maternity
I LOVED this store when I was pregnant and think it is one of the greatest maternity boutiques in OC. Stephani Clymer, owner of Xpecting Maternity on 17th Street in Costa Mesa, is a DOLL. She helped me shop and brought me things to try on that I never would have picked for myself, but ended up being really cute. The best… Continue reading Xpecting Maternity
Back Bay Muth Interpretive Center
The Peter & Mary Muth Interpretive Center in Newport Beach is a GEM of a find; best part is admission is FREE (but of course a small donation is always appreciated!) My girlfriends and I take our joggers and walk the trail around the Back Bay and stop into the center for some exploration. There… Continue reading Back Bay Muth Interpretive Center
Let’s Have a Dwink!
This is one of my FAVORITE mom inventions! It is brilliant! The universal “dwink” box holder fits most all juice boxes and EVEN Capri suns! I love that my daughter can wander around with her Dwink and not squeeze the juice and get it all over her clothes and the floor! Amazing product, kudos to Yvonne… Continue reading Let’s Have a Dwink!
Castle Park Irvine
Castle Park in Irvine is # 2 on the list of the 10 best playgrounds in OC. Very cute park! Plenty of parking, clean restroom, and lots of different play equipment for all ages. The main feature is a large “castle” – thus the name Castle Park – which is a fun structure for running and climbing. Surrounding the… Continue reading Castle Park Irvine