San Diego Moms

Chances are when you were a kid you looked forward to summer break. As an adult it can be a challenge; you're relieved of the pressures of drop offs and pick ups, but you gain the responsibility of finding...

We all know one.  That friend-of-a-friend, or weird Uncle Josh, or your sister.  Well-enough-adjusted adults, successful careers, tons of fun at parties.  But something is awkward, you can’t put your finger on until it all clicks – Ohhhhh, they’re a middle child! It’s...

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 take) making sure you’re eating...

No idea what to get Dad for Father's Day? No need to stress. Here are four easy craft ideas you can do with your kids and Father's Day gift suggestions that go with them!  To see these crafts in action, check...

Disclaimer: This is a BubbleBum sponsored post, but as always, all thoughts expressed are 100% my own. With summer vacation around the corner, the season calls for sleepovers, road trips, and adventures. Sounds like fun, right?! Except for the dreaded car seat situation. There’s...

I recently finished my daughter Kaialani’s (2) first season of soccer; and I can honestly say I am very excited to begin to instill in her an enthusiasm for soccer and sports! The health benefits from staying active as...

I have been feeling for some time that we need a Mother's Manifesto to unite us because something somewhere has gone terribly wrong. Our children are sick. I am old enough to know that this was not always the...

Look no further, all you need to pack for your next trip is here! Last month my husband and I celebrated our birthdays by taking a much-needed and well-deserved trip to Laughlin and Las Vegas for four glorious days without...

Something about strawberry season always signals to me that Summer is almost here. Maybe it's all the strawberry shortcake you see at Memorial Day BBQs, or the abundance of lush, dark red strawberries at the grocery store. Either way,...

Sing it with me now: “Why can’t we be friends, why can’t we be friends?" Well, sometimes it’s because we just aren't meant to be.   Moms are constantly told that they need a ‘mom tribe’ a ‘squad’, women to commiserate...

People say it takes a village to raise a child. Having moved over 8,000 kilometers away from my family and friends, I now understand how true this is! You NEED a support network, that is more than just your...

Motherhood is hard.   Anybody that says it isn’t is clearly mistaken.   But when you add a mental illness to the mix, it’s a hundred times harder. I can attest to that. I’ve struggled with generalized anxiety disorder for years and I...