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There are two types of people in this world. Those who are Irish and those who wish they were.
by Rich Manning

My father uttered these words at my wedding reception, right before reading The Traditional Irish Blessing to me, my newly minted wife, and our 175 guests. And you know what? He’s absolutely right. If he was not, I seriously doubt that an unofficial holiday like St. Patrick’s Day would exist. After all, the crux of that arrogant sounding statement does lead thousands of Orange County residents to annually clamor around local watering holes with names seemingly ripped from a Dublin phone book, eager to celebrate Irish culture by downing copious amounts of green beer and pinching non-conformists. You just don’t get the same kind of vibe with, say, Norway and the Norwegians. And no offense, but that’s probably a good thing, simply because the proposition of celebrating St. Olaf’s Day with a heaping helping of lutefisk does not exactly roll my socks up and down... Read More

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A Leprechaun’s Treasure Box – A Kid Friendly Activity
By Celeste Stewart

Start a new St. Patrick’s Day tradition with your family by making a treasure box and leaving it out under the moon on the night before St. Patrick’s Day where a leprechaun might find it.

Legend has it that if a Leprechaun comes across a decorated treasure box under the moon, he must fill it with gold, jewels or gifts. After filling the box with loot, the leprechaun then hides it in hopes that no one will find it on St. Patrick’s Day because if it is found on St. Patrick’s Day the treasure belongs to whoever found it and remains in our world. If the treasure is not found on St. Patrick’s Day, then the leprechaun may retrieve what is rightfully his...Read More

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What Kind of Parent Are You?
By Peg Rosen

For decades, pop psych has embraced the premise that there are three basic parenting styles: authoritarian (“Follow my rules because I say so!”), permissive (“OK, you can stay up to 11 p.m., but you’re going to be really tired tomorrow!”), and last but not least, authoritative (“I know other kids are doing it, but we think it’s too dangerous, so no, you can’t.”). It’s that approach -- a combination of no-nonsense limit-setting with understanding and concern -- which experts say is ideal. (A fourth style, uninvolved, is for parents who check out entirely....Read More

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20 Tips That Peel Off Pounds
Everybody, it seems, wants to drop “at least ten pounds” these days, and there are a million weight loss products on the market eager to help that happen. At least, that’s what we’d all like to believe. The truth is, most weight loss programs and products don’t work, or, if they do, the results are only temporary. We bounce from program to product and back again, but somehow, the number on the scale never stays where we want it to...Read More

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New Mother Fatigue: Tips to Fight Fatigue and Build Energy
By Deanna Lynn Sletten

Feeling constantly tired is the biggest complaint of all new mothers and with good reason. New mothers are not only taking care of a baby in need of constant attention but are also recovering from nine months of being pregnant and the delivery of a baby. Their own bodies are trying to heal while they lack sleep and time to eat healthy. And if they have chosen to breastfeed their baby, then their body is also working to produce milk. It is amazing with all this going on that a woman can even function after having a baby. The good news is there are ways to battle this fatigue through diet and a few lifestyle changes...
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Disney’s California Food & Wine Festival Celebrates the 'Art of Flavor' April 16-May 31
Disney’s California Food & Wine Festival will create a kaleidoscope of culinary experiences for guests of every palate April 16-May 31 at Disney’s California Adventure park and select locations a…
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Disney + Hawaii = Great Family Vacation
So you are obsessed with all things Disney and you love Hawaii..Well guess what Heaven on Earth awaits you my friend, check out the new fabu resort coming soon. I have a strong feeling many families…
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The 2fer Ticket is Back at Disneyland For SoCal Residents Until April 12
It’s no secret that we here at OC Mom Magazine are true Disney fans. Every one of us is a serial annual pass holder. Even though many of you OC moms out there are not quite as obsessive with Disneyla…
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'Captain EO' Returns to Disneyland Park
“Captain EO,” the musical spectacular that thrilled Disneyland park guests from 1986-1997, is now open at Disneyland. The attraction’s return to Tomorrowland provides new audiences the opportunity…
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