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Earlier this year, I wrote about our experiences traveling with 6 under 6 to Las Vegas - it was a lovely and memorable vacation. In just a few short weeks, however, we're traveling again... and this time our journey will...

It's common knowledge, I hope, that social media is causing extreme states of stress and anxiety. While everyone is talking about how this impacts kids and young adults, a large group that we aren't talking about is moms.    Between Pinterest, with...

We all know one.  That friend-of-a-friend, or weird Uncle Josh, or your sister.  Well-enough-adjusted adults, successful careers, tons of fun at parties.  But something is awkward, you can’t put your finger on until it all clicks – Ohhhhh, they’re a middle child! It’s...

I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again: Being a mom is hard. From the moment you discover you’re pregnant, your body is not your own anymore. You spend 40 weeks (give or take) making sure you’re eating...

No idea what to get Dad for Father's Day? No need to stress. Here are four easy craft ideas you can do with your kids and Father's Day gift suggestions that go with them!  To see these crafts in action, check...

Disclaimer: This is a BubbleBum sponsored post, but as always, all thoughts expressed are 100% my own. With summer vacation around the corner, the season calls for sleepovers, road trips, and adventures. Sounds like fun, right?! Except for the dreaded car seat situation. There’s...

Sing it with me now: “Why can’t we be friends, why can’t we be friends?" Well, sometimes it’s because we just aren't meant to be.   Moms are constantly told that they need a ‘mom tribe’ a ‘squad’, women to commiserate...

People say it takes a village to raise a child. Having moved over 8,000 kilometers away from my family and friends, I now understand how true this is! You NEED a support network, that is more than just your...

Solicitors love my neighborhood. I’d say we have about one a week come up to our door trying to sell solar, roofing, a religion, curb number painting, you name it! In this day and age, if I want a...

  Once again this year, San Diego Moms Blog with City Moms Network hosted Bloom at Gymboree.  Upon entrance our guests had the opportunity to visit our SDMB photobooth with props, pick through a basket of extra swag and grab a...

My youngest daughter, AC, was born with a congenital heart defect and had a post-birth Down syndrome diagnosis. Unfortunately, during her first open heart surgery when she was 5 days old, we learned that some nerves were damaged and...

Let's fully acknowledge that safety is paramount for public places. There's a serious need for inspection and monitoring what enters public places, especially play spaces that serve children. Still, I occasionally cringe as I approach the bag check at...