Real OC Mom

Why Is My Betta Fish Swimming Sideways?

real oc mom — Thu, 17 May 2012 05:14:56 +0000

Well, I may have hit rock bottom – I’ve been reduced to monitoring the pooping activity of our fish. Ah yes, glamorous life I lead over here. I woke up this morning to find our betta fish Dorothy lying sideways in his (yes, “his”) tank. My first thought was, oh dear, it looks like there’s a [...]

This Weekend in OC 4/21 – 4/22

real oc mom — Fri, 20 Apr 2012 13:18:48 +0000

Happy Friday! The weather is warm and the weekend is here, which means time to get out and enjoy! Here are a few fun things to go check out this weekend: Saturday, April 21st: Walk to End Alzheimer’s – at the District in Tustin. Registration opens at 7:30 am, and festivities continue until noon. Participate in a [...]

Fun Family Getaway – LegoLand Plum District Deal!

real oc mom — Fri, 30 Mar 2012 00:40:12 +0000

I’m always up for a good deal, and especially when it’s a fun getaway for the family. I wanted to make sure I share this one with all the Real OC families out there! Plum District has a great LegoLand deal going on right now that’s perfect for a weekend away. This deal: Plum Steal: $359-$495 for [...]

Real Tip Tuesday – The Fitted Sheet

real oc mom — Tue, 27 Mar 2012 13:00:45 +0000

Oh, that fitted sheet! Tormentor, nemesis, laughing in my face as I wrestle you onto the bed. Ever wonder if there’s an easier way? Well, there’s a simple way to tell which corner goes where, right from the get-go! Every fitted sheet should have a tag sewn into one of the corners. That tag belongs on the bottom, [...]

20 Minute Meal – BBQ Salmon and Veggies

real oc mom — Mon, 26 Mar 2012 00:50:33 +0000

It’s the start of yet another week! Which means it’s time for me to think about what the fam will be eating for dinner this week. If I plan ahead, it keeps me from having to serve cereal for dinner, or run and grab takeout at the last minute. We eat healthier, and less expensively. I [...]

This Weekend in OC – 3/23/12

real oc mom — Fri, 23 Mar 2012 00:33:05 +0000

Boy, am I ever ready for the weekend!!! I’ve got some fun things planned – dinner with good friends, Sunday brunch, yoga for myself. I’m putting off seeing The Hunger Games until Tuesday night hoping I won’t end up in the front row, or in line for hours. I’ll keep you posted on that, though! So [...]

My Rough Week

real oc mom — Thu, 22 Mar 2012 03:35:28 +0000

It’s been kind of a rough week for me. You know what I’m talking about – the kind of week where Friday just can’t get here soon enough? Yes, one of those for sure! I’ll start by saying that nothing earth-shattering has gone wrong this week. No one is sick, broken, jobless, etc. Things have just [...]

Is Spanking Okay? My Daughter’s Thoughts

real oc mom — Wed, 08 Feb 2012 03:53:26 +0000

So, after I wrote my post on spanking, I decided to talk to my daughter about it. She’s 8, so I feel like we can have some very thoughtful, productive conversations. It’s probably important to note (if you didn’t read yesterday’s post), I don’t spank. I don’t feel like it’s useful, helpful, or in my [...]

Is Spanking Okay?

real oc mom — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 15:39:53 +0000

I used to think spanking was an okay form of discipline. I was spanked as a child (I don’t think it was too often, because I can remember specific incidents), and I turned out all right. Well, at least I think so! But lately, I’ve been thinking about spanking a bit more. It may be because [...]

Meal Plan 1/30/12

real oc mom — Mon, 30 Jan 2012 05:52:35 +0000

Well, it’s the end of the first month of 2012. I’m still working out those New Year’s resolutions…trying to stick to them, but things like birthday parties, illnesses, and romantic weekend getaways have kind of made it tough. I’m not complaining, though, just plugging away. It’s the start of another week, and I made my trek [...]