Mom life

Like many things that come our way along this parenting road, here I am at a fork in it. Do I make my kid go to summer school to "stay with the group", or do I let my kid get...

There is no shortage of hospital bag lists on Pinterest and blogs. After comparing several and seeing many of the same items on the “must bring” lists, I packed my hospital bag 5 weeks in advance of my due...

Having gone through three pregnancies myself, I feel like I have experienced the good, the bad, the weird, and gross pregnancy symptoms no one talks about, but should! I wish more moms and health care professionals warned you about these...

For sixty years, Saint John School in the beautiful seaside town of Encinitas has been educating students in Pre-K through eighth grade in a caring and faith-filled community. Our children are challenged in a rigorous learning environment to achieve...

You have probably heard the phrase "comparison is the thief of joy". (Theodore Roosevelt) I have tried to be very aware of comparing myself to other women, to other moms (and I fail miserably all the time). "How did she get...

{Head to the main "San Diego Series" Homepage for more San Diego neighborhoods} San Diego is beautiful and often referred to as America's Finest City. People come from far off cold climates to enjoy our nearly year round perfect beach...

Sewing isn't just an old-school, out-of-date, granny pastime. It's more than just reattaching buttons to shirts (although that is so handy!). Sewing is a skill that benefits all. It can lead to many hobbies and it is therapeutic. You...

What do you want to do when you grow up? What are you doing with your life? I have to admit that up until a little over a year ago, I was still trying to figure out the answers...

Having Children Early VS Having Children Later In recent news, celebrities and tv hosts are celebrating having children well beyond child bearing years. Take for example Janet Jackson, she is 50...yes FIFTY...and having a baby! Savannah Guthrie of the Today...

There are so many reasons to love resale! As a mom, I am always trying to save two dollars for every single I spend. I'm also not able to justify paying full price for things I want if there's...

We all know one.  That friend-of-a-friend, or weird Uncle Josh, or your sister.  Well-enough-adjusted adults, successful careers, tons of fun at parties.  But something is awkward, you can’t put your finger on until it all clicks – Ohhhhh, they’re a middle child! It’s...

Searching for a school? Forget about Shepherd of the Hills . . . . . . if you like “normal” classrooms. Most parents expect to see their kindergarten child with other kindergarteners, or their third-grader with other third graders,...