Recently I had a not-so-great experience at a OC pediatric dermatologist we saw for a skin condition for Emma so I considered it a stroke of brilliant luck when I happened upon Dr. Brandie Metz’s Pediatric Dermatology of Orange County Facebook page when I saw that a friend of mine “liked it.”
After reading her responses to people who posted on her wall, I could tell I already liked her before even “liking” her page!
I emailed my friend if she was happy with her and she wrote back “LOVE her!” which was all I needed to make an appointment. After visiting Dr. Metz, I now feel so blessed to have found (in my opinion) the best OC pediatric dermatologist and was compelled to pass on her info to you.
Treating newborns to teens, she handles anything having to do with the skin, hair or nails. Newly opened in a brand new facility in Irvine, her office is beautiful.
10 Easy Ways to Show Your Kids You Love Them
Happy Valentine’s Day Mamas! I hope you have LOVE-ly day celebrating with those you love. I loved this guest blog by Linda Hunter, Chief Education and Operations Officer of Pretend City Children’s Museum, on little easy things you can do to show your children you love them. Such great reminders!
And in honor of Valentine’s Day, Pretend City is giving one FREE admission today to anyone with the purchase of a child’s ticket from 10am – 5pm! Print the Pretend City Coupon at the end of this post and take someone you love today!
10 EASY WAYS TO SHOW YOUR CHILDREN YOU LOVE THEM
“Sometimes we all need a little reminder to take a break from the daily chaos of life and let our children know just how special and loved they really are.
In February we’re celebrating the day of love all month long, but here are some small ways to inject a little love into every day of the year! Of course the ways you show love to your children change with each new stage of development, but these ideas bridge all ages!
Here are my top 10 favorite ways to take a moment to show your love:
1. This one works like magic…
Dora & Diego Let’s Explore DSC Giveaway!
Da da Dora…da da Dora…da da Dora…da da Dora..get ready to explore with Dora and Diego at Discovery Science Center (DSC) in the new traveling exhibit Dora & Diego – Let’s Explore! Plus, enter to win a family 4 pack of tickets to take your family in this DSC giveaway below!
Heritage Museum of Orange County [Kellogg House]
My oldest daughter went on her first Kindergarten field trip a couple weeks ago to the Heritage Museum of Orange County to tour the Kellogg House. I tagged along as a chaperone with camera in tow and thought it was such a fun educational experience I wanted to share it with you!
It was her first time riding a real yellow school bus, which on its own was a monumental experience for her. I cracked up when I saw the kids on the bus. Have you been on a school bus recently?? The seats are so high now you couldn’t even see their little heads! Hilarious.
In any case, back to this OC outing…
Creamed Tomato Bisque in a Bread Bowl
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Creamed Tomato Bisque in a Bread Bowl
by Susanne (Your Sus Chef)
This is one of those recipes I would beg my mom to make and when I went off to college she made me a big batch in small containers and I froze it in my little mini dorm fridge and would heat it up for a little taste of home.
Warning- it calls for…