Covid 19

Across the country this week, school districts are gearing up for a new school year. Due to the current state of affairs, with concerns still heightened about the COVID-19 virus, many districts have decided to return virtually, and some...

Never has the phrase “Mom So Hard” become so evident. This is true whether you’re a SAHM, a WFHM, or a mom who previously worked at an office but is now working from home. Nothing about this time is...

As we get closer to when schools will start their transition from "Social Distance Schooling" to Phase 2 - Blended Learning (or in some schools, full-on reopening), I must admit I am worried. Not only worried, but also feeling...

I've always loved writing. I wanted to be a writer before I ever wanted to be anything else. But, as is often the case, dreams shift and change. I have yet to become the novelist I've dreamed of. A few...

The Reality Of Distance Learning This year, school looks quite different in San Diego. Due to the pandemic, parents have been forced to make life-altering decisions when it comes to their children’s schooling. Over the last six months, we have all...

We've all been cooking a lot lately. Like, a lot. Too much. More than I have ever cooked in my entire life. The kids are home all day and they are always hungry. But this mama is not in...

For several months I had gone back and forth thinking about whether or not to take a staycation. I kept wondering if now was really a good time. I looked into several San Diego hotels and still couldn’t bring...

Covid-19 has meant more stress for moms. During this pandemic, moms are, more than ever, shouldering the burden of what is known as the mental load. Have you heard of it?   The mental load refers to the invisible but still necessary...

The pandemic has changed the way many of us live our day-to-day lives. Whether it is parents moving to a work-from-home setting, a business changing its entire operation to meet new guidelines, or a family moving to a distance learning model...

I've been home for so long, I almost forgot how to relieve my stress. Crazy, right? Am I the only one? In case some of you need a helpful reminder, I've compiled a list of ideas that have been...

If you have faced challenges with distance learning throughout this pandemic, you aren't alone. Whether you are looking for alternative childcare solutions or to support your children through distance learning, there are a lot of options for your family! Here...

Based on recommendations from the Centers for Disease Control to help stop the spread of COVID-19, wearing a face-covering in public is part of our daily routine. This also includes children two years and older. We are asked to...