Oh, my God

My God is a pretty laid-back being. Yes, I know it’s shocking, but I am a man of Faith. Since language dictates that I’m going to have to...

Ants in the Cat Food: An Ant-Eye View

I woke up to ants in the cat food again. As I murdered them, I felt a brief, albeit powerful, pang of empathy for their plight. Not enough to cease and desist however, just enough to write about it.

The Dangers Of Carbon Monoxide

What you need to know about carbon monoxide

Free Pilates mat class and Open House

Free Pilates Mat Class for Anniversary Celebration of Local Pilates Studio!

Students: Find Out Your Cal Grant GPA

Every year it happens: high school students miss out on ten of thousands dollars in free money when they could have qualified.

Tips On Grilling Safety

With more people enjoying cookouts and barbecues this summer, taking the proper precautions is important when cooking outdoors.

Difficulties with Writing? Maybe it's Dysgraphia

Dysgraphia is a common learning disability. Here are some warning signs to look for.

In The Absence of Barking

The 18th Annual DAWG Walk and Pet Faire was a furtastic success! For more than the obvious reasons...

Of Turing and Bigotry

Bigotry or "my right to believe what I want, but not you" is irrelevant. If you read this on a computer, you need to thank Alan Turing.

A New Mover Safety Checklist

Make the moving process secure and easy

Strawberry Lemongrass Popsicles

Nothing says summer like an ice pop. Bright lemony popsicles with lemongrass stalks standing in as the popsicle stick are a snap to make and look cool, too.

To Play or Not to Play

I think we need to spend more of our time saying “yes” to our kids’ requests to play with us, rather than "Daddy's too busy to play with you right now."

Home Security Tips for Working Parents

How to ensure your children are safe at all times

Congratulations Ben and All of MVHS Class of 2012!

Mission Viejo High School Graduation 2012!

How To Tell A Story

Telling a story depends on two things: concrete details and starting in the middle of the middle. But mostly it's the concrete details.

Just a Product

How often do you read the label to see what the products you use are made of, where the ingredients come from, and what happens to bottle after you are finished?

Preventing Summer Reading Loss

Tips on keeping those reading skills sharp during the summer months.

Why Attend the 18th Annual Dawg Walk & Pet Faire?

The Dawg Walk & Pet Faire will be happening June 23rd at the Norman P. Murray Community Center and the Village Green. There are lots of reasons you will want to come but here's the most important one.

Summer’s Cool for Kids at Saddleback College—Swim Lesson and More

Registration is now open for Saddleback College’s popular College for Kids – Junior Gauchos program, which allows kids ages seven to 14 years a chance to experience college life.

Dear Dad

hanks to all the Dads in Mission Viejo and their kids who participated in our Month of Dad Facebook Contest. The contest runs through June 15!

BLOG: Who's Stuck Paying for College Debt?

The default rates on student loans at all-time highs, and so is unemployment for young adults.

Living Active in Mission Viejo…

We live in a society where our minds and bodies are constantly running at 100mph and we don’t make time to just stop, take a breath and recover.

Give Dad a Helping Hand in Mission Viejo

We are pleased to introduce a new therapeutic service, Active Therapy, just in time for Father’s Day for the active dad in your life.

Double Whammy Warehouse Sale

Double Whammy Warehouse Sale this Week!

Why Designers Matter

Here's what you need to think about. Design must come first. How long do you have before someone leaves your site? What determines that?

3 Outstanding Mission Viejo Seniors Win Scholarships

The Mission Viejo Activity Committee recently awarded three, outstanding high school seniors with a $1,000 scholarship each.

Give a Spark of Joy, Glitter of Hope and Share Your Jewelry For a Good Cause!

Please donate your gently used jewelry for Relay for Life of Mission Viejo.

Need a College Loan? You Need to Read This

Unraveling the confusion about federal student loans

Why I Did Not Endorse John Campbell for Re-Election

The June 5, 2012 election around the corner - choose who to vote for wisely!

Creating a Language Rich Environment for Your Child

Read these simple tips and strategies to create a language rich environment for your child.

How to Find a Doctor in the Internet Age

ZocDoc founder and Chief Medical Officer Oliver Kharraz, M.D. shares tips on finding a doctor that best fits your family’s needs- from vetting potential doctors to getting the most out of your visits.

BLOG: CUSD Grade Incentives = Grade Inflation

Being an independent college counselor, the following notice to parents/students from Capo Valley High disturbed me.

Move Over Pascal, I Have a Better Wager!

Two can make the same fallacious argument, only mine is potentially beneficial!

Announcing the Saddleback College Great Scholarship Giveaway!

Saddleback College has more than $20,000 in scholarships available for South Orange County high school seniors.

Reflections on Motherhood

Thanks to all the moms Mission Viejo who took part in our Four Weeks of Mom Facebook Contest. The contest will run through Friday, May 11, so share your story and you could be a winner too!

Auditory Processing Disorder in Children

Does my child have auditory processing disorder?

Vocational Visions Enchanted Evening Fundraiser Nets $100,000 and Honors Pavilions

Chaired by Linda Baird and Donna Haskill, the event featured a silent auction with over 175 items, live auction and live country western entertainment by Rodeo Drive.

The Patch Blogging Hour, Half-hour, Happy-hour

So you’ve maybe been thinking about blogging? But writing is “scary stuff.” I hear ya. I dig where you’re coming from. And does a comma go there?

Carl Hankey named "Distinguished School"

Orange County's only public K-8 International Baccalaureate candidate school — located in Mission Viejo — earns California Department of Education's Distinguished School Award. Learn how!

Is sending out Direct Mail worth the cost?

Should I choose Direct Mail as a way to advertise my Business?