Balancing The Chaos - Page 3 of 262 - 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.

Fortnite Party with Air Balling OC + Discount Code

With my son’s birthday just around the corner, I have been looking for new ideas on how to make this upcoming party unique for him and his friends. With the current Fortnite craze, being able to re-create this interactive video game has been a request for his birthday party theme. While decorations are fun, Air …

The 6th Annual Taste of Santa Ana October 5th

Attention all foodies! Santa Ana and Central Orange County’s favorite all you can eat & drink fest is back! The 6th Annual Taste of Santa Ana will take place on October 5, 2019 from 6pm – 9pm. The annual foodie event is presented by the Santa Ana Chamber and the Tierney Center for Veteran Services …

You’re Invited: Smart & Final for a Hatch Chile Roasting Festival

You’re invited to celebrate the Hatch Pepper season with Smart and Final. On Saturday, September 7th, there will be a live roasting event taking place at the Orange, California store. Learn the secrets to a perfectly roasted Hatch Pepper, and get the chiles while they are hot. They’re only in season fro August to September, …

Y’OUR Personalized Skin Care

My skincare regimen is pretty simple. I clean my face with whatever facial cleanser I have on hand, sometimes samples. At other times, it is with a product I picked up at the local drug store. However, as I get older, I’m realizing my skin needs more. While I’ve always had very oily skin, I’m …

Kids Taking Charge of Lunch Planning with Smart and Final

While many children are heading back to school tomorrow, we’ve been in the classroom now since the beginning of August. With a month under our belt, and all of our after school activities in full swing, we had a family meeting on how we can better prepare for the week. The kids have decided to …

Harvest Festival Art and Craft Show Pomona

WIN TICKETS to The Harvest Festival Original Art & Craft Show in Costa Mesa

With Fall right around the corner, why not get into the spirit with the Harvest Festival Original Art & Craft Show, the premier indoor/outdoor art and entertainment celebration coming to the OC Fair and Event Center in Costa Mesa, September 20 – 22. The Fairplex will be transformed into a shopper’s paradise with each showcase …

WIN Prize Pack: Irvine Park Railroad Pumpkin Patch Opens September 14th

Start off the fall season with a visit to the 14th Annual Irvine Park Railroad Pumpkin Patch that kicks off September 14th and goes through October 31st. A yearly tradition, families will have the opportunity to pick out their own pumpkins and enjoy family fun activities including face painting, panning for gold, hay rides, carnival …