mariatavares
Maria has had a long flirtation with her passion for writing since childhood. She truly enjoys sharing imagery in a creative capacity through words and photography. When she isn’t furiously typing away at a screen, or clicking happily at a shutter, you can find Maria on the beach soaking up the San Diego sunshine, sipping wine with friends, or making the most of her adventures with her little family somewhere in East County. Maria is happily married and the mother of one daughter and one furbaby.
Juggling Roles | The Good, The Bad, and the Balance
Juggling my many roles has been second nature for as long as I can remember. Some days I feel like I am a champ...
Labor Day Holiday Planning | Parks or Beaches, You Decide
Labor Day, the holiday signifying the end of summer, is a a three-day weekend for wearing red, white, and blue. It's time to pack...
Being Present and Enjoying the Moment: Unplugged
How do we stay present and enjoy the moment, unplugged, when technology dominates our attention span? I know I’m still tempted to view precious...
Sanity-Saving Handy Gadgets & How I Take Full Advantage
If you know me, you know I'm the kind of gal who is a natural-born helper, endorser of gadgets, and a bit of a...
Finding Your Mom Tribe | 4 Reasons Why We Really Do Need Mom Friends
There was a recent blog post I read, floating around on Facebook, about a mother with very valid points on why she didn’t need...
Bullet Journaling: A DIY Keepsake of Our First Year in San Diego
Have you ever heard someone say, “Wow, I can’t believe how fast this year has gone by?” Like clockwork, every year? I knew I...
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...
