Health + Wellness

A few months ago I wrote this blog post about why I wanted to venture out into the world of reusable period products, and/or better-for-me period products. Since then, I have plunged into the menstrual cup world. After much research...

Summer is finally here, and with it comes those hot summer days. One great way to stay cool and beat the heat is with these refreshing strawberry lemonade popsicles. These popsicles are the perfect summer treat that the entire...

Yes, yoga! It seems everyone is on the yoga bandwagon these days, and that is a good thing! At the same time, it can be a challenge to find a yoga studio that is right for you. Many are geared...

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...

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...

  Once again this year, San Diego Moms Blog with City Moms Network hosted Bloom at Gymboree.  Upon entrance our guests had the opportunity to visit our SDMB photobooth with props, pick through a basket of extra swag and grab a...

“You need to really see someone about your anxiety and depression.”  I was seeing my doctor for my yearly physical, and he was a new doctor for me. He was a man that resembled my grandfather - short and stout,...

As a mom, beauty is some days non-existent let alone practical when you have 5 super needy, young human beings vying for your attention. Growing up my mom was June Cleaver reincarnated and looked great no matter what she was...

Life is so chaotic at times, and it seems like the more time passes, the quicker life flies by. With social media constantly on our phones, the television on at dinner time and the news on first thing in...

I always thought Gymboree was a creative space focused on learning with classes for little ones. BOY, was I wrong! Each site offers an array of events. From holiday event activities like egg hunts and Halloween to mommy night events...

I don't know about you, but with Mother's Day upon us, I get excited at the thought of a day of pampering or even a weekend all to myself, which is sometimes tricky with six kids. Granted, for most...

  In the United States, the month of May is a nationally recognized time to raise awareness of mental health conditions in our nation. When most people think of health, they think of diet, exercise, disease, and other physical signs...