Mom life

Lately, I had begun to wonder if there is something else I should do. See, I'm a stay at home mom, and I don't necessarily do much else other than write blog posts and read. If you're as active...

Situated just 9 miles east of downtown San Diego, this city of 25,000 affords its residents the proximity to San Diego's best places while providing a smaller town atmosphere. Lemon Grove is a young city, established in July of 1977....

I want to say, first of all, that I am writing this post from a place of experience—not judgement. I've been there, ladies. I've been frustrated, overworked, overwhelmed, and angry. I have felt like the responsibility of raising the...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EbbGhTOMxqs&t=5s Are you looking for something that will spark joy and confidence in your daughter? “Girls on the Run... is so much FUN!” It’s not often you hear the words fun and run in the same sentence, but that’s exactly what...

They say that there are a few times in your life when everything changes. Days that are so special that you’ll remember them forever: your wedding day, the birth of your children, or the day you buy your forever...

Did you know that tooth decay (cavities, specifically) is the most common chronic childhood disease? 51 million school hours are lost annually due to dental-related illnesses. Protect your child's teeth by starting dental visits early. The American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry...

Make your own Forky from the new Toy Story 4 movie! What a fun craft for kids to make. You can make this craft even if you haven't seen the movie yet.  My daughter had a blast making her Forky....

What do you want to do when you grow up? What are you doing with your life? I have to admit that up until a little over a year ago, I was still trying to figure out the answers...

As we prepare to become parents, we begin to research is what is safe and healthy for our precious babies. Oftentimes, we learn that we shouldn't use any sunscreen at all on them, and that we should keep them...

I am always looking for good books to bond over with my child. Having recently gone to a used book sale at the local library, I stumbled upon an old childhood favorite of mine for only a quarter: Stone...

For my mother, driving was the worst part of back-to-school shopping. I always wanted the most unique version of everything. That meant driving to every school or office supply store within 20 miles. Thankfully, I had an amazing mother....

How do we stay present and enjoy the moment, unplugged, when technology dominates our attention span? I know I’m still tempted to view precious moments through a phone screen for keepsakes instead of putting it away completely (with hopes...