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My son is about to turn 6 and will be in 1st grade at Portola Springs Elem in the fall. I hear some schools (not sure about Irvine) use Ipads as a teaching tool. I've been holding out on purchasing an Ipad but I'm thinking maybe this is the right time. Can anyone tell me if and how they are used...

Just an update on our experience with Tim/Express Blinds: The number on his invoice is now disconnected. He answers my phone calls just to hang on me. We had him install all of our wood shutters for about $13/sq ft. We dealt with him over the course of about 3-4 months because he never came...

The noise from the toll road has been negligible but I will be happy when the hammering, sawing, roach coach horns, and construction trucks are gone or move further down the road. I am tempted to go out for some ice cream when the truck sings its tune down the street. =D

We still have the Ave1 property. We've managed to keep it rented and we come out pretty close to even although there is very little equity left in the place. We actually loved living there and didn't have too many problems with the elevator because we were on the first floor. It's a great...

Sort of long story but to summarize my husband and I have been living in Irvine for the past 6 years. We were convinced that we'd be priced out of home ownership in Irvine so we bought a 1bd1bath condo over at Avenue One in 2006 at the absolute peak. =( Six years later and with a toddler and...

Just wondering what the standard year-end/Christmas bonus is for a nanny. I'm trying to budget for the holidays and don't know what is the norm. Is 1-week's pay fair and a small gift? Also, we are expecting a second child. How much more should I be paying when we have another child? Is there an...

Blackmarket bakery does custom cakes. They are a bit pricey but delicious. I think their address is in Santa Ana but it's a couple blocks from johnnwayne airport.