Wildfires
San Diego is all too familiar with wildfires. Typically we see “fire season” start up around May and end by late October, but over the last few years, California’s wildfires have become a year-round occurrence. We are starting to...
As I rode down the rocky lane atop a chestnut brown mare, I glanced at my little six-year-old, Devyn. She was riding gracefully on a horse next to me. Grinning ear to ear, she trotted her horse too, easily...
As we get closer to when schools will start their transition from "Social Distance Schooling" to Phase 2 - Blended Learning (or in some schools, full-on reopening), I must admit I am worried. Not only worried, but also feeling...
Apple Picking in San Diego this September
September in San Diego means the apples are ready and ripe to be picked out on the orchards. The season was not as fruitful this year, so expect it to be a shorter...
Meet Bonnie Mantel, Mother, Community Builder and Founder of Primus Family Law Group, LLP
Bonnie, we are so grateful you decided to share your story with us. Let’s start with who you are both personally and professionally. Give us the...
We are an interfaith family and I am always trying to find ways to include our entire family in the various religious holidays throughout the year. This year for Rosh Hashanah, I wanted to explore some of the major...
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Before I became a "real" mom, I was a "dog" mom. Growing up, our family ALWAYS had a dog, and in my adult life, that did not change.
I know many families who have adopted dogs or brought home a puppy during...
Looking for new books to bolster your kiddos' collection? If you ask me, books about animals are always a good way to go. The San Diego Zoo offers a wide variety of wonderful titles for kids. After much deliberation...
The Reality Of Distance Learning
This year, school looks quite different in San Diego. Due to the pandemic, parents have been forced to make life-altering decisions when it comes to their children’s schooling. Over the last six months, we have all...
5 Ways To Play On The Bay
There has never been a better time to get on the water, after all, we do live in San Diego where the options for water play are simply endless year-round. The best spot...
Now that some of our children are getting back to school, parents know: a student who eats a healthy lunch will probably perform better than one who doesn't. Let’s dive in!
Studying can be quite hard, especially on an empty...
The first Sunday after Labor Day marks National Grandparents Day! This year that date is September 13th. It is a day that celebrates that special connection children have with a grandma and grandpa.
At my house, we are so very...
In + Around San Diego
As Strong As The Mother Next To Me: Dr. Lindsay Pfeffer
Meet Dr. Lindsay Pfeffer, Mom + Owner, I-Orthodontics
We are so grateful that Lindsay shared her story with us...
"Hi I’m Lindsay, I’m an orthodontist and...
