For several months I had gone back and forth thinking about whether or not to take a staycation. I kept wondering if now was really a good time. I looked into several San Diego hotels and still couldn’t bring...
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...
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...
During this pandemic, one of the most challenging decisions some families have had to make is whether it is necessary for one parent to return home to tend to the kids. There has been a drastic change in the...
Across the country this week, school districts are gearing up for a new school year. Due to the current state of affairs, with concerns still heightened about the COVID-19 virus, many districts have decided to return virtually, and some...
The day is hot but breezy and the evening sun is setting over the Mediterranean Sea. Here on the tiny island of Milos, Greece, it is 9:30 pm and we are just starting to eat dinner, early arrivals for...
5 Tips for Travel During Coronavirus
Did you have a Summer vacation planned that you ended up cancelling? You are not alone! Thousands of others are doing the same. We canceled one of our trips, however, we opted to stick...
Families in San Diego are itching to hit the road and find a change of place and a change of perspective. But for anyone right now, traveling is a big decision and not one to be made lightly.
Coronavirus is out...
Based on recommendations from the Centers for Disease Control to help stop the spread of COVID-19, wearing a face-covering in public is part of our daily routine. This also includes children two years and older. We are asked to...
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...
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...
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Best Holiday Movies for Kids & Families (In Theaters 2024)
We’ve gathered the Best Holiday Movies for Kids & Families (In Theaters 2024)!
From heartwarming, feel-good movies to hilarious new adventures, there are big promises of...
