Do you recall taking music lessons as a kid? The pieces were assigned by those strict instructors who came to our homes and made us practice scales until our fingers bled. They never let us play what WE wanted...
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 how my life doesn’t look how I thought it would when I was younger. I...
I recently lost my dad. I am still trying to work around the reality of what this means for me. My dad’s passing was very sudden and very traumatic for my family. In just a few short weeks we...
May was Mental Health Awareness Month. Although we're now beginning June, world events mean it's still important to highlight the silent struggle so many of us battle. Let's talk about starting a conversation.
No matter how happy or confident someone...
I bet you are wondering how you are going to host a house-party during a shelter-in-place order?
Don’t worry, with the ALL-NEW Houseparty App you don’t have to leave the house to host the most epic house party with your friends and...
The San Diego Moms Blog moms who work daily to inform, connect and serve the parents of San Diego are thrilled to announce our new name – San Diego Moms!
Why? Because we do SO much more than blogging here...
I've been home for so long, I almost forgot how to relieve my stress. Crazy, right? Am I the only one? In case some of you need a helpful reminder, I've compiled a list of ideas that have been...
Covid-19 has meant more stress for moms. During this pandemic, moms are, more than ever, shouldering the burden of what is known as the mental load.
Have you heard of it?
The mental load refers to the invisible but still necessary...
Keeping young kids entertained at home can be a daily challenge. I am constantly trying to come up with enriching activities to get through the weekdays. As the hours of daylight extend and the weather warms, outdoor fun wins...
Today we wake up in a world on pause. The sense of urgency that filled our lives has ceased.
Don't forget what you feel in this moment. Write it down, take a picture, make the video—but whatever you do, don't...
We've all been cooking a lot lately. Like, a lot. Too much. More than I have ever cooked in my entire life. The kids are home all day and they are always hungry. But this mama is not in...
I've always loved writing. I wanted to be a writer before I ever wanted to be anything else. But, as is often the case, dreams shift and change. I have yet to become the novelist I've dreamed of.
A few...
In + Around San Diego
The Ultimate Guide to the Holidays in San Diego
Looking for the best Festive Holiday and Christmas events in San Diego for families?
You’ve come to the right place! Our Ultimate Guide to the...
