Maria Hoey
A native of Iowa, Maria moved to Los Angeles ten years ago. It's there that she met and married her husband, Brian. Maria has 2 boys who make her world go round and round and round and round... She also is a co-host on a hilarious podcast - They See Me Mommin'. When she isn't doing all things "mom" Maria enjoys reading, writing, baking, eating and LAUGHING!
My Top 5 Easter Memories
Growing up Easter was a very important holiday for our family.
I distinctly remember the excitement I had to wear my special Easter dress to church and unwrap the GIANT chocolate bunny that my...
I Feel Like I’m Drowning
There's a song that sometimes pops into my head. The lyrics go something like
you're only. you're only seventeen. you're only. you're only seventeen.
It's almost like I actually have little characters inside my head who...
Tricky Homeowners Insurance Questions and Answers {Sponsored Post}
Hello moms! If you’re a homeowner, you know there are lots AND LOTS of hidden costs and tricky jargon (not to mention the ONE MILLION signatures).
If you’ve been running into a lot of tricky...
I’m Old – And These Are The 6 Reasons Why.
Have you ever seen the show How I Met Your Mother? If not, you need to finish reading this post and then Netflix it - because it's amazing. In one particular episode of the...
I Didn’t Sign Up For This.
When I married my husband we were living in Los Angeles. Both of us commuted to our jobs, but that's what everyone does. My commute was a little over 45 minutes while his could be...
It’s The “Almost Happened” That Keeps Me Up At Night
I love to sleep. After having kids the feeling has only intensified. Aside from the fact that my children hate sleeping and keep me up most nights, there's another thing that stops me from...
Why We Need To Talk To Our Kids About SHAME
When I was in High School and College I did a lot of stupid things. Kids tend to make a lot of mistakes during this time of their lives.
They're growing up. They're learning how...
Launch Party {Recap}
Anaheim Moms Blog Launch Party was held at Painting UR Way in Anaheim Hills. It was the perfect Thursday evening to kick off the blog and the weekend!
We had a fantastic time learning...
You Know You AREN’T From the OC When…
I'm from Iowa. Moving to California was part of my big adventure as a newly graduated college kid. I experienced a lot of social changes after moving to the Golden State. However, nothing quite...
AMA Skincare {Sponsored Post}
Disclaimer: This is a sponsored post for AMA Skincare. However, all opinions are 100% our own and we stand by AMA Skincare and all that we endorse.
After the birth of my son I started to...
It’s Easy For Me To NOT Love My Husband
The other morning I was attempting to go to the bathroom in peace. However, as a mother of a three-year-old and six-month-old, that never happens. Both of my boys were trying to get my...
The 5 Most Dingbatty Things I Said BEFORE I Became A Mom.
Yes, I know, it's hard to believe that I could ever say anything dingbatty - yep made that word up too. However, before becoming a mom I actually said quite a few things about...
The Perfect Valentine?
I have a confession to make - I love gifts. In fact, I love gifts so much that when someone gets me a gift that doesn't make any sense I actually feel offended. Now,...
My Top 10 Best “Kids Say”
I have to say that one of my favorite shows was "Kids Say the Darndest Things." I loved that show even before I had children. And now that I do it's completely accurate. Kids...