San Diego Moms

First, why do I do vision boards with my kid? Now that my daughter is old enough to understand a bit about resolutions, goals, plans, and all, I thought it was time for something meaningful to do in January. It...

While everybody enjoys learning, not everyone enjoys school. When learning is personalized, learners can thrive. Dimensions Collaborative School (DCS) is a K-12, tuition-free student-driven program with learning centers operating throughout San Diego County. Dimensions Collaborative School is guided by...

https://youtu.be/vlGpbokPoiA I knew the day would come when I would have to get rid of my daughter's pacifier. For months and months, I kept putting it off. To be honest, "putting it off" may be an understatement; I waited three...

This post first appeared on the Gainesville, FL Moms Blog here. I remember the first time I felt anxious as a child. My cousin, who was a more mature peer, talked me into watching a movie called, “Arachnophobia.” Do you...

Meet DrinkUp In early 2018, I found out I was pregnant with my third baby, and was constantly told by everyone to drink plenty of water. Let’s face it! Being a mom, things are constantly slipping our minds, and self...

We've been having some genuinely cold weather for the past week or so (well, cold is relative, but it's cold for San Diego),  so I want to ask you to help me brainstorm on ways to keep active and...

I have to admit, I'm kind of sad after New Year's Day. Most people take down their decorations. I know there are only a few days until Epiphany, which is when I will be taking mine down... and, in...

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 were in holiday purgatory (that...

Hello 2019! Who else loves the New Year? We are excited about all 2019 has in store for the San Diego Moms Blog. Below we have listed our events in the San Diego area.  We also have exciting news: If...

Dear Mamas, You asked and we delivered! In order, these were our top San Diego Moms Blog posts published in 2018. One thing is clear—you all love a good guide! Particularly the 2018 San Diego Birthday Party Guide, which got...

The day before Christmas Eve, I took my daughter Kaialani, her best friend Suri and her mom Aria to Disney On Ice presents Dare To Dream in Anaheim as an early Christmas present. She dreams of Elsa, we watch Frozen...

Now that you’ve heard from a local mom how life-changing a mommy makeover can be, you may be wondering what a mommy makeover actually entails. The short answer is: anything you want it to. Which procedures are included in...