Orange County Life Archives - Page 2 of 3

Finding Exceptional Care with Hope

Posted on September 27, 2021
by Jenny
with 6 Comments

"Although the world is full of suffering, it is also full of the overcoming of it." -Helen Keller (This post was sponsored by City of Hope, but, as always, all opinions are mine) What does hope mean to you? The definition of hope is to…

Stay, Play & Eat in Newport Beach

Posted on April 26, 2021
by Jenny
with 2 Comments

"The only trip you will regret is the one you don't take." We live within 20 minutes of Newport Beach, a wonderful vacation destination for locals and non-locals alike. There are miles and miles of beautiful coastlines, fun family activities, great places to eat and…

Best OC Trails for Families

Posted on April 6, 2021
by Jenny
with 2 Comments

"Let nature be your teacher." -William Wordsworth We love the great outdoors and Orange County is full of great places to take your family. Over the years we have found some great places to go for walks/hikes and I thought it was time to share…

Christmas at the San Clemente Outlets

Posted on November 19, 2020
by Jenny
with 4 Comments

"Sleigh bells ring are you listening?" (This post was in partnership with Outlets at San Clemente, but all opinions and photos are mine) Looking for a fun, FREE, safe holiday activity to do with your family? I've got the perfect place for all my Orange…

Swim Lessons at Evolution Swim

Posted on September 25, 2019
by Jenny
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"Just keep swimming, just keep swimming..." -Dory (We were gifted these swim lessons, but all opinions and photos are mine) I hated swimming lessons as a kid. I didn't like putting my eyes in the water, loathed getting water up my nose or in my…

Kids Golf Lessons: The Best Kept Secret

Posted on June 20, 2018
by Jenny
with 5 Comments

"Success in golf depends less on strength of body than upon strength of mind and character." -Arnold Palmer (We were gifted a few weeks of golf lessons, but all opinions are mine) You may be asking me why I think kids golf lessons are the…

Baby, it’s Cold in the OC

Posted on December 18, 2017
by Jenny
with 2 Comments

"Baby, It's Cold Outside." This post was sponsored by The Discovery Cube, but all opinions and pictures are mine. Snow in Orange County is pretty rare, but once a year at The Discovery Cube you can find all things winter. We love their annual Winter…

Christmas Boat Parade Sails into Dana Point

Posted on December 11, 2017
by Jenny
with 6 Comments

"It's the most wonderful time of the year." (This post was sponsored by The Ace Agency, but as always all opinions are my own.) Who doesn't love a good holiday parade?!? We got to get all bundled up (well, as bundled as we can for…

A Relaxation Gift Guide for Mom

Posted on November 22, 2017
by Jenny
with 5 Comments

"INVEST IN REST" This post was sponsored by Burke Williams What do you get for the mom who does it all? Give her the gift of relaxation! I promise I haven't met a mom yet who didn't deserve a little Rest and Relaxation. So what…

Exploring the OC Grand Canyon

Posted on September 28, 2017
by Jenny
with 4 Comments

"Of all the paths you take in life, make sure a few of them are dirt." -John Muir I had the opportunity to attend a press tour on the Irvine Ranch Natural Landmarks. The Landmarks are made up of more than 50,000 acres of open…