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Sarah Auerswald

Sarah Auerswald is the CEO and Co-Founder of MomsLA. She writes about life in LA while raising her 2 sons and is the founder of MarVistaMom.com. She was an English Major at Brown University, and yet nowadays feels free to ignore grammar rules anytime she wants. Like Now. She's married, uses a Mac, and grew up in Hawaii.

Here in SoCal, where palm trees sway against a backdrop of endless sunshine, the arrival of the holiday season casts a magical transformation over the landscape. As the days grow shorter and the air becomes cooler, communities throughout the region come together to celebrate one of the most cherished traditions of all: lighting up the night with the splendor of Christmas trees.

Nothing kicks off the holiday season better than watching as the Christmas trees are lighted!

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Southern California is home to the top theme parks in the world and we’re lucky to be able to visit all year long. But there is nothing like the Holidays.

Celebrate the Holidays and enjoy all the magic these SoCal Theme Parks have to offer at this festive time of year. The decorations are always amazing, and of course, there are plenty of treats!

When the holiday season rolls around, these parks transform into enchanting wonderlands filled with festive lights, decorations, and memorable experiences.

Celebrating the holidays at a theme park in Southern California is a fantastic way for families to create lasting memories and embrace the spirit of the season.

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Welcoming a new life into the world is a momentous occasion, filled with excitement and anticipation. As an expectant mother, you embark on a remarkable journey of transformation, both physically and emotionally.

Amidst the joy and wonder, finding comfortable and stylish clothing that adapts to your changing body becomes an essential part of the experience. There’s only so long you can keep wearing yoga pants, after all.

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Updated for 2023 All parents need childcare help at some point, whether it’s for date night or daily care during work hours, so we’ve got lists of all kinds of help, including the newest idea to hit LA: Flexible Childcare and preschool options. Nannies are often hired to help with full time care for infants …

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It’s the most wonderful time of the year! Back-to-school season is around the corner and families are gearing up for the annual task of organizing new fall school schedules, extracurricular activities and weekend planning. If you’re like most moms & dads, a bench of trusted babysitters is crucial to maintaining your schedule and sanity, individually …

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