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Please Contact Us if you are interested in submitting an article on NorthOCMomsTown Did you make a New Years Resolution this year to get organized? Make sure to go see local Mom Suzy Martin Speaking on organization in the home, going through each room in the house. Garden Grove Mops When: Tue, January 19, 2010, 10am – 11am Where: 11818 La Mirada Blvd, La Mirada, CA 90638-1299 (meet upstair room C-27/28) Fullerton Parks and Recreation Department has sent out a press release announcing the release of their newly published Youth Resources Guide “Fingertip Guide to Youth Resources.” This guide has been created to help make the job of parenting a little bit easier. To access the guide online visit www.ci.fullerton.ca.us. To receive a printed copy you may go to: Parks and Recreation Department or the City Manager’s Office at Fullerton City Hall 303 W. Commonwealth Ave. Can Food Drive 2010 January 4-31 Bring 2 Cans, Knott's will lower the price
Knott's Berry Farm and the Orange County Food Bank are working together to assist families in the Orange County area. Donate 2 or more cans at the main gate January 4-31 and get Regular Admission for the price of a Junior ($23.99). What else can you do to help? Contact the Orange County Food Bank at (714) 897-6670.
H1N1 Information Do you have questions about symptoms of the H1N1 flu? Are you looking for a Vaccination Clinic? The Health Care Agency of Orange County is set up to answer your questions. Visit www.ochealthinfo.com or call (800)-564-8448
Fullertons Laguna Lake Park is a great place for OC Moms to take their little kids for some time outdoors. Laguna Lake Park is located at 3120 Lakeview Drive in Fullerton, Ca. The 28 acre park opened in 1952. If you like to fish, bike ride, picnic, climb rocks, ride horses or just spend some time with nature you are sure to find some fun here.
Me and my family visited the Laguna Lake Park and Equestrian Center this past weekend. The people at the Equestrian Center were very friendly they let my girls pet there horses and even offered to let them sit on one. Ofcourse, for my girls the rocks were the biggest hit. They love to climb.
We will definatly be going back again! Next time with fishing poles. Fishing licenses are required for all adults. So be sure to get yours before you go. Use of the Lake is free. It really is a great place to spend some time outdoors.
For more information contact City of Fullerton Park and Recreation at (714) 738-6575 Featured Mom-Suzy Martyn
Local Mom Suzy Martyn is our Featured Mom of the Month. Suzy is a Mom to three wonderful girls, wife to husband Dave, she is also an Author, Speaker, Parenting Consultant and Monthly Columnist for the Event News "Parent Matters".
Her company Mother's Friend seeks to provide resources, support, expertise and companionship that will help families to thrive. Above all, they want parents to enjoy the ride of parenting.
Suzy shares her knowledge and experience with parents all over Southern California and across the country. She speaks to diverse parenting audiences on topics of discipline, responsibility, tantrums, mealtime manners, and more. Her next speaking engagement is at Garden Grove Mops When: Tue, January 19, 2010, 10am – 11am Where: 11818 La Mirada Blvd, La Mirada, CA 90638-1299 (meet upstair room C-27/28) Speaking on organization in the home, going through each room in the house.
We have to ask you Suzy what is your secret? How do you do all of these things?
"I could not do ANY of what I do without the support of Dave. His job allows him to be there for the children in the morning before school and take them to activities after school. He is off work on school holidays including Xmas and summer and he is helpful around the house. He is my one BIG assistant. I also have 2 daycare assistants and 4 employees for my book business. I don't do it all alone."
Do you have any tips or tools that you would like to share with other Moms?
"Well, I have a few things I cannot live without. Ready? First, my Trader Joe's frozen garlic cubes. I use them practically every day in my cooking. I never have to touch garlic because they just pop out of the container into the pan. Second, Mr. Clean magic eraser. Seriously it takes everything off the walls and even when you think you've got a scratch so deep and dark that there is no way to cover it except to re-paint, you only think that because you haven't given Mr. Clean a chance. Lastly, one of my most favorite things in the world is my handy dandy timer, from giving myself a 15 minute power nap to setting some limits to tasks for the kids, you will hear that beep beeping in my house pretty much around the clock."
Thank you Suzy for sharing with your local North OC Moms. Be sure to check out Suzy's book Enjoy the Ride. Visit her website or go see her in person at one of her speaking engagements. She has a lot to offer.
