On the day my son turned one, he also turned into "THAT" child. I knew that gentle parenting was the parenting approach I wanted to take. If my child felt safe and securely attached, he would not only have...
Motherhood is amazing. I have been a mother for about four months now, and it is the best thing that ever happened to me. I've embraced the mom bun, accepted that certain articles of clothing may never make it...
Can you relate to mom fear?
Can you relate to the struggle of wanting to instill adventure, balance, and safety for your children, all at once?
As a mom of three boys, including two teenagers, I find myself searching for activities...
I love a good list. In fact, I like to joke that lists are my unofficial love language. I also love summer. About six years ago, I decided it was time to combine the two and make the ultimate...
I thought it was a myth. I thought my sweet, innocent little girl with her big beautiful brown eyes would never do it. But it happened.
There I was standing in the middle of Target with my toddler and wearing...
This past fall, my daughter started pre-school and you can imagine the excitement of picking out school clothes, researching hair tutorials and tediously picking out the perfect backpack.
It was all too exciting.
Each day was filled with so much anticipation....
Sometimes I feel guilty for being a stay at home mom.
My kids are not infants, and I've always worked in fast-paced and high-stress positions. The "lull" during the day when the kids are gone make me wonder if...
My husband and I rent a 1,000 square foot 2 bedroom apartment in University Heights. When we planned on starting a family we decided to embrace Tim Gunn’s “Make it work!” mantra when it came to our living space,...
Because, if you lean crunchy, I bet you already SHOP ORGANIC.
We are super lucky in San Diego County to have a whole bunch of choices for purchasing organic, including produce grown locally. I mention my favorite places to shop...
Productivity. I hate that word. It has been my enemy since the day I brought my new baby home.
We haven't always had a tortured relationship. In my pre-child life, to do lists were my favorite. Every morning, I would...
Are you looking for some fun and free/inexpensive ways to get your movie fix on with the family?
San Diego offers awesome ways to see new and classic flicks, especially during the summer months!
FREE movie fun!!
Have an evening of FREE...
What moms really want on Mother’s Day
As Mother’s Day approaches, dads will rush to the stores and buy moms their favorite flowers, a potted plant, or maybe a necklace with that ever so subtle “MOM” charm. Your kids might...
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Baby Basics: What to Expect with Your Newborn
Bringing a baby into the world is magical—but let’s be real, it also comes with a million questions! If you’re wondering how to navigate...
