Tania Bowles
I Completed an 8-Week Transformation Challenge: How Losing Weight Was Just a Bonus
I’m a mom of 3 girls ranging from 3-9 years old. I was in my early 20’s when I had my 2 older girls and was able to bounce back physically pretty quickly (mostly because...
5 Summer Travel Tips for the Stressed Mom
It is officially Summer, and like most moms with school-age children, I get super stressed thinking of what the next few weeks will look like. Our kids work hard all year long and summer...
My Top 5 Pregnancy-Related Products
I'm 38 weeks pregnant with my fourth daughter and I am over it. Don't get me wrong, I realize how much of a blessing it is to grow and raise tiny human beings. But...
Fun Family Night Games That Got My Kids Off of their iPads!
This past holiday season, my family and I went through the usual hustle and bustle of parties, late nights wrapping presents while watching Christmas movies, and all of the dreaded post-holiday cleanup. While we...
New Year’s Traditions: Passing Down My Favorite Childhood Traditions to My Kids
Christmas has always been my favorite holiday, but ringing in the New Year a week later was always fun for a kid who gets to stay up way past bedtime. I have such wonderful...
Simple Holidays: One Mom’s Attempt at Taking the Stress Out of the Most Wonderful...
Once the trick or treating is over and the Halloween Hangover subsides, I go into full-on holiday mode. With the exception of a few pumpkins laying around and foliage decor still up, I start...
Pregnancy at 24 vs 34: What A Difference 10 Years Makes…
I had my first baby girl at 24 years old, and I am now pregnant with my 4th daughter at 34 years old. What a difference 10 years makes.
Body:
At 24, I felt great. No...
My Third Child’s First Day of Preschool: The Mom Tears Were Real
Today is my youngest daughter’s first day of preschool. You would think having gone through this twice before that I would be prepared, but I’m not. Quite the opposite actually.
After having two healthy, beautiful...
San Diego Mom Confession: I Hate Beach Trips
Yes, you read that right. I live in San Diego and I hate going to the beach.
To clarify, I don’t hate the actual beach. I actually really love it and would never want to...
Fun Summer Party Ideas
I love planning get-togethers with friends and family. What better way to enjoy the beautiful San Diego weather and time off from school than with a fun summer party?
One of my favorite shows is...
How I Spoil Myself Daily: It’s the Little Things
I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again: Being a mom is hard. From the moment you discover you’re pregnant, your body is not your own anymore. You spend 40 weeks (give or...
The G-Tube Life Chose Me: A Mom’s Guide to a Blended Diet
My youngest daughter, AC, was born with a congenital heart defect and had a post-birth Down syndrome diagnosis. Unfortunately, during her first open heart surgery when she was 5 days old, we learned that...