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Top Four Blackberry Applications for Today’s Busy Moms....


Between kids’ activities, household shopping, managing the family budget, and staying up to date with friends and family, it would require incredible organization and skills just to stay on track. In today’s technology-hip world, a mom is able to accomplish many of these tasks anywhere and at any time with the help of these very useful mom-friendly Blackberry applications.

1. SplashMoney, splashdata.com. Being able to manage the family finances from anywhere is such a time-saver for today’s mom. SplashMoney can give you access to your online bank accounts, including checking, savings, credit cards, and more. You can also reconcile your bank account by downloading your most recent transactions, create budgets, and analyze the family’s spending with customizable reports.

2. Beejive Instant Messaging, beejive.com. Instant messaging is a requirement for moms to be able to keep in contact with friends and family. With so many instant messaging platforms these days, Beejive makes it easy by combining all of your buddy lists and usernames into one very user-friendly program. Whether you use AIM, GoogleTalk, Myspace, MSN, Yahoo, or Jabber, you will be able to have a real-time chat, send emails, and send/receive files.Read More >>

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Meet OC Momprenuers Slash OC Gold Diggers
Momprenuers..We love them...We admire them...We want to know more about them! OC Mom Mag has found these very clever business woman slash Moms. Meet – Jennifer McGuire founder and President of OC Goldiggers, and Lauran Roberson co-founder and Vice President.

Q: Tell us a little about OC Goldiggers: The OC Goldiggers are two moms that came upon an opportunity that was popular in the Midwest, but had not reached the Southern California area. With the price of gold at an all-time high, the concept of purchasing unwanted gold, i.e. broken chains, class rings, etc. seemed to be a great way to make money. Turning it in to a party seemed like the perfect idea...Read More >>



How avoiding Valentine's Day can save your relationship
By Kirsten Wright
Valentine’s Day is beautiful – it’s dedicated to love, passion, relationships and romance. But, it can be pretty ugly and dangerous for a relationship. Want to protect your relationship? Avoid it like the plague. Don’t believe me? Let’s check out four common Valentine’s Day scenarios, and what can happen… Read More »



Fun Valentine's Day Ideas For Kids
by Lisa Logan
Valentine's Day is a fun way to boost the post-holiday blahs and provides a special opportunity to let your child(ren) know how special they are! Here are some ideas for making a fun-… Read More »



The Mommy Wars: When did We Become the Enemy?
When we first adopted my son at the age of seven months, I took six weeks off my job as a teacher. At the end of those six weeks, I dropped Brian off at a wonderful daycare center, amazingly located right across from the street from my school, and became a Working Mother. Each morning I would drop him off at First Class at 7:30 a.m. approximately eight hours later, I would pick him up and head for home.… Read More »



Celebrate a Green Valentine's Day This Year
Instead of red, try green to celebrate Valentine’s Day this year. Even if you are only a dabbler when it comes to going green for your environment, showing a bit of environmental friendliness is always a good idea.

Although paper and foil greeting cards have a lot of style and class, they typically end up in the trash after a day or two. Why not do something nice for the environment and your loved one at the same time and go green with electronic greeting cards?… Read More »



Find New Friends Fast
By Catherine Ryan
When you’re younger, friends are everything. As you get older and people change and family responsibilities and jobs require more time and attention, it’s not… Read More »



Immune-boosting Foods You’ll Love
During cold and flu season, nutrition plays a major role in how well your immune system can fight off sniffles and coughs. The better you eat, the stronger your immune power. On the other hand, the more nutrient deficiencies you have, the more vulnerable you are to getting sick. To keep your immune system working at its best, increase your intake of these foods during cold and flu season. You’ll be glad you did.
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Take the Germ Quiz
By Nancy Kalish
Whether you’re trying to prevent the flu, the common cold or other illnesses, when it comes to outsmarting germs, knowledge is power. But how much you actually know about our invisible adversaries? Learn how to protect your family and yourself this season by testing your knowledge with our quiz -- filled with tips from Charles Gerba, an environmental microbiologist at the University of Arizona and co-author of The Germ Freak’s Guide to Outwitting Colds and Flu.… Read More »


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RADIO DISNEY AM 1110 LOS ANGELES TO GIVE LOCAL FAMILIES THE “STARSTRUCK” TREATMENT AT IRVINE SPECTRUM

What: Radio Disney AM 1110 Los Angeles gives local families the “StarStruck” treatment complete with autograph signings, look-a-like contests and even “Star” training classes for Moms and Dads. Kids can even enjoy singing karaoke songs from their favorite Radio Disney stars. The Radio Disney Road Crew will also be onsite to provide live entertainment with music, dancing, fun games and prizes.
Where: Irvine Spectrum
71 Fortune Drive
Irvine, CA 92618
When: Saturday, January 30… Continue

Posted by OC Mom on January 29, 2010 at 9:30am

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CIRQUE DU SOLEIL HAS ARRIVED IN IRVINE!

THE BLUE AND YELLOW GRAND CHAPITEAU IS NOW RAISED AT ORANGE COUNTY GREAT PARK
KOOZA opens January 8 for a limited engagement




KOOZA, the critically acclaimed Grand Chapiteau (Bi… Continue

Posted by OC Mom on January 2, 2010 at 4:00pm

 
 
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Spaghetti and Meatballs
My little girl loved helping with this one. It can get messy with kids helping but it is so much fun. Remember to keep hands of little ones washed after handling raw meat. Meatball Ingredients: … Read More »

Taco Ring
So I have been thinking about how to make dinner easier. I love to cook but I only love to cook if I plan ahead. I have come up with some ideas for easy dinners that moms can make and freeze or make… Read More »



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