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.
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...
Get Fit in 2020: 3 Local Fitness Spots with Child Care on Site!
While getting fit is often on our minds as we enter a new year, we should keep this in our practice year-round. It can be difficult for us as parents to find the time...
We Love Going to Ultrastar Cinemas Mission Valley—Hazard Center. Here’s Why You Should Too!
I first stepped into the current Ultrastar Cinemas Mission Valley-Hazard Center location back when it was a Mann Theatre. Back then, the theatre was a bit more on the sleepy side and its seating...
Exercises of Gratitude: Three Easy Ways to Practice Gratitude with Your Child
As we approach the holiday season, it's a great time for teaching our children exercises in gratitude. Understanding what it means to be grateful can be a difficult notion for a young child to...
My 10-Minute Home Spa
I am sure that I am far from the only mama out there who loves spa time, self-care, and pampering. Navigating school schedules, extracurricular activities, and a daily work commute often leaves us mamas...