Hilary Feldstein Ratner
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Though I was born and raised in New York City, I've lived in SoCal for over ten years now and am proud to call this beautiful and diverse place my home. My husband and I have a son and baby daughter (whom I was 9 months pregnant with when this photo was taken!). Prior to becoming a mommy I spent several years in feature film publicity and acquisitions for Miramax and later as the Creative Executive for Hilary Swank Productions before seguing to the music industry where I did Online Communications for the GRAMMY Foundation and MusiCares. In my ample pre-parenthood free time, I also freelanced as a script analyst and screenwriter.
I am fortunate now to be able to devote all my time to my family, but I still love to write so am thrilled to have the opportunity to be a part of this blog! I am a foodie, avid traveler, environmentalist, preschool board member, and unabashed Disney nut. I can also be found writing about green parenting and eco-conscious living on my personal website, https://ecofriendlymama.com.
OC Moms Guide – April 2019
Rain, rain, has gone away (mostly) and if the super bloom is any indication, spring has officially sprung here in Orange County! And April is blooming with a bounty of fun family-friendly activities, including...
OC Moms Guide – March 2019
Though it may not feel like it right now, with the weeks of cold rainy days we've been having lately, spring is technically right around the corner! There are so many fun and family-friendly...
OC Moms Guide – February 2019
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Get Your Ears On! 2019 Mickey And Minnie Celebration At The Disneyland Resort
Hey Disney fans! 2019 marks the 90th birthday of Mickey Mouse and his forever gal pal Minnie Mouse. The Disneyland Resort is celebrating this sweet couple by throwing them a giant months-long party! It's...
OC Moms Guide – January 2019
Well I don't know about you, but I don't plan to have a lot of plans this January other than recovering from the December holidays and trying to pack away all my decorations before...
Hilary’s Top 3 Favorite Posts Of 2018
Well, 2018 is coming to a close, so I'm sitting here at 7 Leaves Cafe, my favorite boba tea shop in Orange County, reflecting on my past year with Orange County Moms Blog. Choosing...
Free December Holiday Printables And The Magical Attic Giveaway!
Looking forward to having your kids home from school for the next couple weeks? Of course you are! But let's be honest. There's also a lot of down time over winter break. And after...
OC Moms Guide – December 2018
Ok people, this is not a drill. The holidays are here! There are SO many fantastic, family-friendly, and (in some cases) free events happening in our area this month. It was seriously very hard...
Thank Goodness For These Free Thanksgiving Printables!
If your school is anything like my son's, they're off the ENTIRE week of Thanksgiving. That means, I've got several long days to fill with him, at a time when I also need to...
OC Moms Guide – November 2018
The holidays are coming, the holidays are coming! November begins with a big pumpkin launch and ends with a turkey dinner and holiday tree lightings, with lots of family fun in between. Here are...
Celebrating Howl-O-Ween At Great Wolf Lodge
If you read our previous post about this fabulous indoor water park and hotel resort, Great Wolf Lodge, you know that it's an absolute blast! (And if you haven't read the post, click here...
5 Free And Fall-bulous Halloween Printables!
It's Halloween time and we've got 5 free and Fall-bulous Halloween printables from our partners, The Magical Attic!
The Magical Attic's free Halloween printables are fun and educational!
Need something to keep the kids entertained while...
OC Moms Guide – October 2018
Though the weather is still hot here in Orange County, the calendar says it's officially autumn. And you know what that means...pumpkins, pumpkins, and more pumpkins! With Halloween season in full swing this month,...
5 Reasons Why You’ll Love Aulani If You Love Disney
Living so close to the Disneyland Resort here in Southern California, it's easy to fall in love with Disney. I was a fan of Disney resorts before I moved out here, having visited Walt...