Balancing The Chaos - Formerly Toddler Trails, Balancing The Chaos is all about family fun in Southern California. I’m an Orange County mom who shares our personal adventures, top attractions, favorite food and restaurants, travel, theater, parenting tips, ticket giveaways and more.

Win Tickets: Harlem Globetrotters Coming to Southern California

Ready for an exciting family day? The world famous Harlem Globetrotters will be back in the Los Angeles area February 15-23. Their one-of-a-kind show will have the entire family mesmerized with their incredible ball handling, hilarious comedy and loads of fan interaction, including a post-game autograph signing. The Harlem Globetrotters will bring their unrivaled family …

The Importance of Routine Eye Care with Kaiser Permanente

As they say, the eyes are the window to the soul, something we must take care of or we are at a huge disadvantage. As we’ve gotten older, my husband and I have noticed a change in our vision, knowing it is time to visit our optometrist, but how often should we go? How often …

American Ballet Theater’s Harlequinade at Segerstrom Center

This weekend, plan a night a the theater to catch American Ballet Theatre’s Harlequinade at Segerstrom Center for the Arts. This production by ABT is light hearted and fun, created over a remarkable 18 months by ABT Artist in Residence Alexei Ratmansky, inspired by the archival notes of Marius Petipa. Harlequinade is set to a …

Monster Jam 2019 Takes over Anaheim Stadium Jan. 12, Feb. 2, 9, 10, 23, 24

It’s back! Monster Jam 2019 is here, and is taking over Anaheim Stadium Jan 12th and Feb 2nd, 9th, 10th, 23rd, and 24th. Dedicated Southern California Monster Jam fans will flock to Anaheim to see high flying stunts, destructible demolitions and more while monster trucks compete to see who is on top. Monster Jam starring …

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Dear Evan Hansen Comes to Segerstrom Center

One of the most popular shows on Broadway, DEAR EVAN HANSEN, the national tour is coming to Southern California, January 1st through 13th, 2018, at Segerstrom Center for the Arts. A letter that was never meant to be seen, a lie that was never meant to be told, a life he never dreamed he could …

Merry Christmas from Our Family to Yours

This has been quite an amazing year with all we’ve had the opportunity to share with you. Wanted wish you and your family a very Merry Christmas and an amazing start to 2019. The Willey Family

Increase Your Chances of Pregnancy with ConceiveEasy

Starting a family seems easy, but some couples have a bit ofdifficulty. Did you know that infertility is quite common? The CDC reports that about 6% of married women (US) aged 15 to 44 years are unable to get pregnant after one year of trying? My brother and sister- in-law have been trying to conceive …