8 Nutrients to Boost Your Immune System

This is a guest blog by local OC mom Melanie, who shares with us 8 nutrients to boost your family’s immune system along with easy mom-to-mom tips on how to get these nutrients into our kiddos!

“By now we all know this cold and flu season has been a doozy. We also know how scary and inconvenient it is when you or your children get sick.  If you are like me you are always trying to find helpful and simple ways to keep your kids healthy.  Besides getting the flu shot and washing your hands, to avoid getting sick, there are a number of foods you can eat to boost your immune system…

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Li’l Baby Sprouts OC Baby Boutique

OC moms rejoice ~  a new mommy hangout has come to town! Li’l Baby Sprouts high end baby boutique and education center in Newport Beach is now open and they want you to welcome you to their community with open arms.

The store features a highly edited selection of apparel for newborns and toddlers, blankets, high chairs, baby carriers, toys and gifts along with your favorite baby necessities for feeding and bathing.

Li’l Baby Sprouts Grand Opening Event

You can check it out for yourself this Thursday, 2/28/13 from 3pm – 7pm at their special Grand Opening Event.

At the Grand Opening, moms and kids alike will enjoy refreshments, giveaways, a balloon artist and  free music class for the little ones.

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El Moro Beach Camping

[Photo credit: Reserve America]

Last weekend we took our family camping for the first time to El Moro Campground. Yes, I spent two nights in a tent with the family and I have to say, it was REALLY fun. I am not really a camper type, so I was a little nervous, but with this campground you can test out a camping experience while staying close to home. My kids had so much fun it was worth it. So for anyone wanting to do some OC beach camping, I wanted to tell you all about the…

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Fun Ideas for a Family Game Night

Do you guys like board games? My six year old just got a few new board games and he is completely obsessed with them – as you can see from his serious “game face” above. To be honest, the rest of us are too, so much so that we decided to host a family game night once a week. I am a big believer in making “mini events” at home, so whether we invite friends to drop by, or it’s just us, we plan on making game night special. Here are a few fun ideas how to create a fun family game night…

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