Nicolette Liebermann
I am a full time working mama continually striving for that work/home life balance. I am a mother to one imaginative, playful, horse-loving early elementary-aged girl. In my alone moments, I find a quiet space to read, squeeze in some yoga, or let my creativity flow on paper. With my family, I love to travel to new places, indulge in culinary magic, play outdoors, and plan our next adventure.
6 Easy Uses for Leftover Valentine’s Day Chocolate
It is no surprise that more chocolate shows up in my house on Valentine's Day, as I am sure it does for many of you. It seems to be par for the course, especially...
Lessons I Learned From a Social Media Detox
I was starting to get anxious every time an alert or notification went off on my cell phone.
The alerts would derail me from whatever sort of productive moment I was trying to have....
Top 10 Holiday Crafts to Make at Home with Kids!
The holiday season is one of many festivities. What I love about this time of year is that it fosters such creativity. There is no shortage of fun activities to do with kids right...
Small Business Saturday 2020: Shop Local
We have seen 2020 throw us many curves and have had to adapt to change rapidly and like never before. As much as these adjustments have altered our routines and behavior, local small businesses...
We’ve Been Booed! How to Boo Your Neighbor Before Halloween
I'd never been 'booed' before. Foolish me, I don't think I had even heard of the idea until this past Sunday morning. Our doorbell unexpectedly rang and I found a basket filled with goodies...
Work-From-Home Ergonomics: A How-To Guide
I spent years daydreaming of the moment I would leave my cubicle and its corporate office behind. That moment unexpectedly came in March 2020, as it did for many of us. I discovered, before...
Tips for Family Road Trip Success During COVID-19
After months of sheltering-in-place and limiting our outings to "less crowded" places that we could get to within an hour's drive, the time arrived to finally venture out. We were excited to take a...
Indoor Camping at Home: Creative Ideas
For my daughter's second Christmas, Santa gifted her with a Frozen-themed camping set. It was complete with a small tent, sleeping bag, and matching flashlight. She immediately loved it, despite not yet grasping the...
Three Reasons Why You Should Spend Family Night at the Drive-In
Since my childhood, going to drive-in movie theatres has been a beloved activity. Each summer, my mom would load up the car and take us to the nearest outdoor theater. Undoubtedly, my memories of...
Gardening Activity for Kids: Regrow Your Vegetables!
Keeping young kids entertained at home can be a daily challenge. I am constantly trying to come up with enriching activities to get through the weekdays. As the hours of daylight extend and the...
COVID-19 Creativity: San Diego Groceries and Food Delivery Tips
Since "sheltering in place" went into effect last month, I haven't been venturing out for groceries. Instead, I have turned to online grocery shopping. However, this has proved difficult, as snagging a confirmed grocery...
Keeping Your Kids Social in a Time of Social Distancing
My daughter just turned 5 and started Early Admission Kindergarten in January of this year. As a result, she is quickly blossoming into quite the social butterfly. She is always excited to return to...