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.
Painted Sky: HI Style Studio Kid-Approved Makeovers At Disney’s Aulani Resort
For our 10th wedding anniversary, my husband and I wanted to celebrate the occasion by taking a special trip with our children and renewing our vows. We love all things Disney and tend to mark...
OC Moms Guide – September 2018
Those long hot days of summer may be behind us. But there's still many equally hot though perhaps not as long days of fall ahead of us here in Orange County. And apparently, September...
5 Big Reasons Why You Should Do The CHOC Walk In The Park
You may have heard that the CHOC Walk In The Park presented by the Disneyland Resort will be happening again this year on Sunday, August 11th. But do you know why it's one of...
OC Moms Guide – August 2018
We're entering the final month of summer and let's be honest, we're all kinda looking forward to school starting again. If this heat has got your brain melting and you can't think up anything...
5 Easy Ways To Stay Cool At Disney’s California Adventure
You'd think that temperatures hitting 115 degrees this month in Anaheim would deter people from visiting Disney's California Adventure theme park. Perhaps they'd want to wait until the December holiday season when the weather...
4 Terrific FREE 4th Of July Printables Your Kids Will Love!
Looking for super cute and fun 4th of July printables to keep your kids busy this Independence Day? We've got them here for ya! Orange County Moms Blog is teaming up with The Magical...
OC Moms Guide – July 2018
With summer in full swing now, there are so many activities and events for families happening all over Orange County! From fun ways to celebrate Independence Day this 4th of July, to ways your...
Celebrating Mr. Incredible At Disney Vacation Club’s Exclusive Father’s Day Lunch
This past weekend was Father's Day. For the second year in a row, we celebrated the occasion at the Disney Vacation Club's Father's Day Lunch. This year was Pixar-themed and was held at the...
OC Mom’s Guide – June 2018
Our OC Mom's Guide to June 2018 is Sponsored by Spilt Milk Nannies. And this is why we love them!
Spilt Milk Nannies is a book-as-you-need babysitting referral service. We connect busy parents who need...
Everything You Need To Know About Beautycounter
When one of our former Contributors, Elizabeth Birenbaum, announced that she'd become a Beautycounter consultant and asked us to do a review of their products, I was thrilled to be offered the opportunity!
I had...
OC Moms Guide – May 2018
May is a big month for moms here at the Orange County Moms Blog. There's so much to do in our area, and not just on Mother's Day! Here's our short list of some...
What Are You Doing For Earth Day This Weekend?
Many cities throughout Orange County are hosting some kind of Earth Day celebration this Sunday, April 22nd. You can see a complete list at this website (which I also included in my OC Moms Guide to...
Every Mom Deserves A Solo Staycation
When I opened the envelope from my husband on Christmas morning and realized it was a personalized itinerary for me - and only me - to take a solo staycation at the Hyatt in...
OC Moms Guide – April 2018
Living in Orange County, there's no shortage of fun family events happening at any given time. Instead of listing out every single event in our area, here's a select few that we think look...