Jennifer Hamburg
First time mama here! I love getting to connect with other moms and their littles. As an aspiring author, I am thrilled to be a part of the San Diego Moms Blog team of contributing writers. You can follow my writing adventures on Instagram: @wordsaremagic88
Handy Tips for Returning to the San Diego Zoo and Safari Park
The San Diego Zoo and the San Diego Zoo’s Safari Park have been welcoming back guests for several weeks now. And the parks are...
I’m Not Moosin’ Around: The San Diego Zoo is Reopening!
Lately, I find myself glued to the computer watching the San Diego Zoo and San Diego Zoo Safari Park’s webcams. Before they were forced...
To the Woman Who Worries She Hasn’t Accomplished Enough
The Constant Worry
There is a part of me that constantly worries that I’m 32 and haven’t accomplished enough with my life. I think about...
In Honor of Mother’s Day: How Becoming a Mom Made Me Appreciate Mine Even...
Parenting is hard. Yep, I just admitted it. It’s especially hard when you’re a single parent. That was the environment I grew up in,...
Live the Magic: A Guide for Bringing Disney into Your Home
For many of us, and our kids, Disneyland is our happy place. It’s the place we go to escape the stress of everyday life....
The Coming of Spring: The Return of Butterfly Jungle
Looking for a fun family outing to celebrate spring time? Well, look no further than Butterfly Jungle at the San Diego Zoo Safari Park....
Disney Tips From San Diego Moms: Don’t Get Stuck in Fantasyland
This is the first post in our brand-new series, Disney Tips from San Diego Moms. Tell us in the comments below what you'd like...
Sweat Now, Chill Later: A Review of “The Women’s Health Big Book of 15-Minute...
As moms, getting the exercise we need can be a task that is easier said than done. Personally, this was a big challenge for...
Traditions on a Budget: 5 Free or Low-Cost Holiday Traditions to Start This Year
Family traditions can be part of what makes the holidays so special. There are so many wonderful holiday offerings, especially in America’s finest city....
The Thanksgiving Conundrum: It’s Okay to Say No
The Conundrum Presents Itself
If you're like me, you are in firm denial that the holidays are rapidly approaching. But in reality, they are. Halloween...
Trick-or-Treat: Top Three Halloween Events in San Diego for Families
The Halloween season is upon us once again. Time for candy corn, spooky decorations, apple cider, and before we know it trick or treating....
5 Must-Dos at the San Diego Zoo Safari Park
One of my favorite places to visit in San Diego is the San Diego Zoo’s Safari Park. I especially love getting to share such...
In + Around San Diego
San Diego Pumpkin Patches: A Complete 2026 Guide
Pumpkin season in San Diego is less about the pumpkin and more about the whole experience around it.
It means corn mazes where your toddler...
