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Motherhood is a rocky road. Some days everything feels as smooth as a river stone, but most days there are jagged edges, peaks to climb, and boulders to push. It feels sharp, exhausting, and heavy. It feels like no one “gets it,”...

Why is finding the right pediatrician for your kids important?  While pediatricians commonly treat children that are already sick, one of the most important duties of a pediatrician is to educate and guide parents on the importance of diet,...

I had a moment a few weeks ago where I realized the precariousness of the season of parenting I was in—in This. Exact. Moment. With a five and a half-year-old daughter.  Suddenly (and I’m being a little dramatic here…), it...

The best all natural reef safe sunscreens do not need to break the bank or keep you from having fun in the sun this summer. As an all-natural kind of mama who also cares about our oceans, I have...

Kids FREE October Starts Today! This month, kids 12 and under can enjoy FREE admission with a paid adult at over 50 of San Diego County’s top museums, historic sites, aquariums, gardens, and more. Some places are even free for...

I commute from Carlsbad to Sorrento Valley most days, which can often be upwards of 45 minutes (heavy sigh). I discovered a love of podcasts a couple of years ago and it has honestly changed the way I view...

This year, Mother's Day might look a little different at home, but that doesn't mean you can't make it a memorable one. Celebrating Mom usually comes with lots of commercialized pressures to purchase flowers and sweet treats, or indulge...

Whether your child is attending college for the first time or returning after summer break, the first day is just around the corner! During such an exciting and emotional time, estate planning probably isn't at the top of your...

Get ready to huddle up with your loved ones and dive into the excitement of the Big Game in San Diego! Whether you're a die-hard football fan or just in it for the halftime show, Taylor Swift, or the...

My family and I, moved away from San Diego in 2007. Ready to start over in a more affordable location. We headed back east and lived in Ohio for 4 yrs. One of the main reasons we returned to...

Our Holiday Gift Guide presented by Westfield is back by popular demand.  We have you covered when it comes to finding the perfect gift for moms, dads, kids, grandparents, friends, and we can't forget Fido. Check out these amazing businesses, products, and services that...

The timing of our imposed quarantine here in San Diego could not have been more interesting, from the Christian perspective. A little less than halfway through Lent, a time in the Catholic liturgical year where we are called to live...