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We are several weeks into the shelter in place order here in San Diego, and for many like myself, the allure of being able to act out your inner homebody has worn off. We miss the little luxuries of...

The first week of May is Maternal Mental Health Awareness Week. This means that it is time for the fourth annual The Blue Dot social media campaign to "Make Over Motherhood" (you can sign up here). As part of the...

Now that you’ve heard from a local mom how life-changing a mommy makeover can be, you may be wondering what a mommy makeover actually entails. The short answer is: anything you want it to. Which procedures are included in...

Bloom 2019! We are excited to announce for the 3rd year in a row, in partnership with City Moms Blog, an event for new and expecting moms! We have been working behind the scenes for months on this amazing event...

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...

When people ask me what I would do if I had some "me time" . . . I usually go for some sort of beauty treatment, because it is NOT only about the beauty per se, it's because there...

Kid-friendly restaurants are sometimes hard to find, so here is my go-to list for a family-friendly meal in North County, San Diego! 1. The Crack Shack - Encinitas The Crack Shack is my most favorite place to go with the kids....

Disclosure: This post is sponsored by Jazzercise, but as always, all thoughts shared are our own.   You guys! I did it! I joined Jazzercise. I know what you're thinking - "Isn't that for old ladies?!" Yeah, I kinda thought that too. But...

I had a moment a few weeks ago where I realized the precariousness of the season of parenting I was in—in This. Exact. Moment. With a five and a half-year-old daughter.  Suddenly (and I’m being a little dramatic here…), it...

While everybody enjoys learning, not everyone enjoys school. When learning is personalized, learners can thrive. Dimensions Collaborative School (DCS) is a K-12, tuition-free student-driven program with learning centers operating throughout San Diego County. Dimensions Collaborative School is guided by...

Easter is this weekend, and although we may have to celebrate a bit differently this year, it doesn't mean it can't be fun! We are launching a three-day #EggcellentSD Easter photo and video contest to spice things up a bit,...

Summer is in full swing! But before you head to the beach, check out this ultimate swimwear guide for the family! Yes, momma; that includes a cute suit for you too!                ONE   ...