Mom life

Most of us grow up with a lineup of holiday traditions, and this year I’m implementing Bake Day! Whether it’s the cookie decorating, the cleanup, the gifting, or the eating, there is a treat for everyone. This time, our...

As we approach the holiday season, it's a great time for teaching our children exercises in gratitude. Understanding what it means to be grateful can be a difficult notion for a young child to grasp. For that reason, I began...

It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas, and you know what that means.  Traveling to see family, overnights with the grandparents, and endless holiday parties. If you have a preschooler, you know all of that comes with the...

What’s for dinner? We ask that question in my household more than I would like to admit. But when I got this text from my husband asking the dreaded question “What’s for dinner?” last week, my response was different: Claim...

The Conundrum Presents Itself If you're like me, you are in firm denial that the holidays are rapidly approaching. But in reality, they are. Halloween is behind us and Christmas decorations have taken over the stores. One common question that...

I know it might sound crazy, but having a third child made me a more relaxed mom. This doesn't mean that it is easier having three kids or that there is any less chaos (there is actually more), but...

The Brain Balance Program is a non-medical and drug-free approach to overcoming the challenges of ADHD, learning disabilities, processing disorders, Asperger Syndrome (now considered part of ASD), and a host of other related childhood learning and developmental issues. With a...

I am sure that I am far from the only mama out there who loves spa time, self-care, and pampering. Navigating school schedules, extracurricular activities, and a daily work commute often leaves us mamas depleted and without the time...

This past weekend our family of five had a photo shoot session with Shoott, a professional photography company that recently launched here in San Diego and we couldn't have been happier. The entire process was seamless - from booking,...

Have you heard? Westfield UTC had moms in mind when they built their all-new Play Space located by Macy's and Veggie Grill. Any Mom knows shopping with kids isn't always the easiest task. Thanks to the new Play Space you...

If you have a Blippi fan in your house (we have three) then this new playground in Carlsbad is a must-see! Blippi is the host of his own YouTube channel for kids and wears an infamous blue and orange...

On September 11, 2019 the President signaled that his administration would work to curb e-cigarette use after a seventh person died from lung disease related to vaping. The seven deaths plus the hundreds of patients who have been identified...