Deanne (Goodman) Gustafson
The San Diego Street You HAVE to See This Halloween
Ready for some Halloween fun in San Diego this year?
The homes in the Bressi Ranch neighborhood of Carlsbad have the most amazing and creative...
Why I’m Taping My Baby’s Ears Back
Without a doubt, my baby girl is beautiful. She was born healthy, happy and adorable! She looked a whole lot like my husband did...
Doubling Vitamin D Levels in 2 Weeks
I was asked if I wanted to review a new kit to test your vitamin D levels that also included the vitamins. As someone...
Enjoying Farm Animals with Simple Outings in San Diego
COVID-19 has certainly changed how we live. As a mom of a 2.5-year-old and one-year-old, I've found our outings are quite simple lately. The...
Coronavirus Fears Wiping Out Hand Sanitizer Stock? Here’s How to Make it at Home
The coronavirus has us all nervous, and it's hard to believe supplies like hand sanitizer are out of stock at many places. I learned...
The World Would Be a Better Place if All Kids Did Yoga
A few years ago while walking the shoreline at Cardiff State Beach, I passed two young girls playing in the sand with rectangles drawn...
7 Pieces of Wisdom for New and Expecting Moms
It was an honor to be the emcee for the San Diego Moms Blog’s Bloom event. In my welcoming address to new and expecting...
Hey Momma – You Can Say NO to that Holiday Invite Without An Excuse
This time of year is hectic. It’s super fun, joyous and the best time of the year, as the song goes, but it’s also...
Easiest Halloween Dinner Your Family Will Love
Last year around this time I saw a video featuring skull pizzas and became obsessed with finding the skull pan, only to discover it...
Mom Product Testing: Essential Oils and Natural Deodorant
H-oily Moly! There are a ton of essential oils on the market and a million more ways to use each and every one. As...
Mom Hair and I Care!
Four months postpartum, my hair started falling out. There was hair all over my bathroom and my hair suddenly had a really odd texture. After...
You Have Enough
Do you want to know the secret to having it all?
I’ll fill you in on the secret, because I have it all, and...

























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