In celebration of a month of giving thanks and a season of showing kindness to others, my family enjoyed creating pasta dishes to celebrate Smart & Final's Pastathon.
This year marks the 10th Annual KFI Pastathon. The Pastathon is about...
Breastfeeding for the first year, sleep training (and of course no co-sleeping), never missing an event because of your little ones "nap schedule" and well making organic fresh baby food from my home, were just a few of the...
Meet Katie Malone, Founder & CEO of Hey Katie Malone
Katie, 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 30-second elevator speech that...
Being married to a firefighter and a member of the bomb squad is no easy feat. Long hours, stressful calls, missed holidays, and—as you can imagine—there is the anxiety and fear that goes along with being married to a...
As a local mama looking to save money, maintain a healthy weight and be more earth-friendly, Smart & Final was the perfect choice for me! We've teamed up with them to educate everyone on the importance of continuing family...
I spent years daydreaming of the moment I would leave my cubicle and its corporate office behind. That moment unexpectedly came in March 2020, as it did for many of us. I discovered, before too long, that I was...
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 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...
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...
I've been hearing a lot from friends lately who are in pain. Some have begun working at home due to the pandemic and are trying to stay up-to-date with work while working from couches and beds. Others are overwhelmed...
"Check on your strong friend" is a phrase that's commonly placed on social media by people with very good intentions. What's usually missing is a plan to check on them in a manner that is impactful. The phrase brings awareness...
Running has always been a part of my life, or so it seems. I started running with my mom when I was in 7th grade. I decided to join her in a 5k at the last minute while wearing...
In + Around San Diego
Winter Proof Tips to Stay Connected
Winter has officially arrived! December 21st marked the hibernal solstice, more commonly known as the winter solstice, when the Earth’s poles tilt furthest away...
