Annie Cardenas
I am a momma to 3 beautiful Asian/Hispanic mixed kids, with one being hard of hearing. I'm an Orange County native that moved to San Diego about 10 years ago. We love exploring San Diego as a family, so we look for kid friendly places and we love staycations.
Spring Calls for Spring… I Mean Summer Rolls with Fresh Ingredients
The beautiful weather that we have been getting lately leads me to crave one of my childhood favorites: summer rolls. Some people call it...
My Top Ten Thank You’s to Teachers
The end of the school year is approaching in about 2 months. I just wanted to take a moment to recognize all you teachers....
My Tattoos Don’t Define Me, They Represent Me
As a teen, I'd go to the bookstore before heading into my first job to buy the latest tattoo magazines. I was obsessed with...
Celebrating February 14th as a Birthday Rather than as Valentine’s Day
February 13th, 2011, I arrived to Labor and Delivery for my firstborn. Never in my wildest dreams did I think that I'd have a...
SoftZone Rental Keeps Toddlers Busy and Moms Happy {SPONSORED POST}
When my family and I get invited to birthdays or parties, I can't help but feel some sort of dread. The dread of having...
My Family Outing that Turned into Our Annual Tradition
I live for our family traditions. In the summer, our tradition is to do a staycation to watch the fireworks. For the wintertime, we...
My Top 4 Favorite Bento-Style Box Picks for Kids
Before my oldest started kindergarten, I was on a quest to find the perfect bento-style lunchbox for her. This gave me a flashback to...
Back to School Stuffed Pancakes for the Win
Happy new school year, mamas! We are back to waking up earlier than our kids to make breakfast, and lunch, and find their missing...
In Sickness and in Health: When Hope Was All I Had Left
Hope: a feeling of expectation and desire for a certain thing to happen.
I can't tell you how much this simple yet powerful word has...
Family Date: Hammond’s Gourmet Ice Cream for the Win
Goodbye school and hello summer!
Time for fun around the city, and ice cream of course! With our beautiful weather here in San Diego,...
Little Italy Mercato: Taste and Shop at the Farmer’s Market
I love going to Little Italy Mercato! Since my oldest is in school, it's so much more easier to go on Saturdays as a...
K Sandwiches: A Vietnamese Food Gem
After moving to San Diego about 11 years ago, I found myself on the hunt for Vietnamese foods.
I know you are thinking about...
In + Around San Diego
🥇 10 Best ResortPass Pools San Diego Families Love
Some days, the backyard sprinkler just isn't going to cut it. Thanks to ResortPass San Diego you can buy a day pass to some...
