Parenting Wisdom

Do you have a childhood bucket list for your kids?  These are things to include in your child's bucket of childhood experiences before they move into adulthood. They are the experiences that will give your children the gifts of WONDER...

Sewing isn't just an old-school, out-of-date, granny pastime. It's more than just reattaching buttons to shirts (although that is so handy!). Sewing is a skill that benefits all. It can lead to many hobbies and it is therapeutic. You...

If you have perused our Birthday Party Guide, you may have come across this business, The PartyKroo. Maybe like me, you wondered what exactly it is they do. Well, the answer is they are pure MAGIC!...ok, that's not really...

Growing up, my family always traveled. And by family, I mean me, my mom, sister, brother, aunts, uncle, and cousins. We are a close family. I always said that when I had kids, we were growing to travel. And do fun...

Disclaimer: This post is sponsored by Renee's Book Corner, but as always, all thoughts expressed are 100% my own. This past Tuesday, we kicked off an annual partnership with Renee's Book Corner and the San Diego Moms Blog sponsoring our San Diego...

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...

Chances are when you were a kid you looked forward to summer break. As an adult it can be a challenge; you're relieved of the pressures of drop offs and pick ups, but you gain the responsibility of finding...

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...

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...

I recently finished my daughter Kaialani’s (2) first season of soccer; and I can honestly say I am very excited to begin to instill in her an enthusiasm for soccer and sports! The health benefits from staying active as...

I have been feeling for some time that we need a Mother's Manifesto to unite us because something somewhere has gone terribly wrong. Our children are sick. I am old enough to know that this was not always the...