Hello Friends,
My name is Ngoc Nguyen Lay and I am the mother and co-creator of two rascals. My husband (and biggest supporter) Albert and my two little rascals, AJ and Ben, inspire me every day to play, create, eat, travel, read, and celebrate.
Since 2005, I’ve owned and operated my business, Skybox Event Productions, authored two books titled Inspired Celebrations: Easy Entertaining and Recipes for Everyday Life and Together Bears, and served as the creative director for My Wish for You book. Now, I am thrilled to take on the role of Lifestyle Writer and Content Creator of Hello Rascal Kids. Since becoming a mom, I’ve experienced many special and not-so-special moments and have learned that kids should be kids. My two boys have taught me so much about life and it’s my pleasure to share my stories and experiences. I hope that you find all that you need here to encourage the little rascal in you to be creative, playful, inspired, celebrated, and loved.
On our site you will find tips, tricks, projects, suggestions for travel and play, book reviews, posts from kids and their moms, and so much more. Discover all of these topics by navigating to each curated section.
“Our mission is to help families across the globe to think, discuss, dream, play, and celebrate the unique and rascally things in all of us”
Original Rascals!
We want to let you know that we make sure everything you see here passes our inspection. We have high standards, and if it’s not something we like, our mom won’t highlight it here. You’ll be hearing from us now and then on the blog, along with some of my mom’s friends. We hope you like discovering all of the stuff that is on Hello Rascal Kids.
Featured Contributors
Meredith Mickaliger Anderson
Mom of one Rascal
As a new mom, I love being involved with Hello Rascal Kids. It is a vibrant community where I can learn from other caregivers while also hearing about new art projects, fun places to visit, and age-appropriate book recommendations. Above all, I love being able to celebrate what it's like to raise the next generation of rascals!
Photo credit: Rachel Robena Photography
Brandi Stanton
Mom of two Rascals
I am a California transplant living in Houston, enjoying all the "bigger in Texas" realities. My two rascals are the highlight of my 30s (so far), and they challenge me every day to be the best version of myself. When I am not "mom-ing," I can be found curled up reading a book, taking a stroll in my neighborhood listening to podcasts, or attending a sweaty bootcamp class. Hello Rascal Kids is a special place where kids are encouraged to be just that - kids! I want my sons to be the best humans possible and our daily interactions are the foundation of helping them grow. Through Hello Rascal Kids, I share our daily activities and adventures in the hopes that together we can build a community of kids being good humans and celebrate those accomplishments.
Photo credit: Maggie Lackie Photography
Crystal Zeyen
Mom of one Rascal
Hi there! I'm Crystal and I live just outside Denver with my husband and almost two-year-old son, Cameron. As a family, we love to cook together and go for walks in the beautiful Colorado sunshine! I love being a part of the Hello Rascals team because these fellow moms are crushing it! Arts, crafts, book reviews, recipes, and being able to connect with these ladies helps keep me sane!
Photo credit: Bre Blake Photography
Our Fellow Rascals (Additional Contributors)
Michelle Urriquia
Kids Fun Run
Let’s Go Shopping
Water Play at Home Halloween During the Time of COVID
Tina Li of In the Cloud Events Wizarding Wand Inspired by Harry Potter Slime Art
Cat Cindy Leo of CCL Events
Drive-in Movie Night at Home
Danae Lee
Mystery Box: Preschool Activity
Rachel Anderson
Valerie Marquez
